Thanks a bunch. I have a couple of really punky pieces tucked away which I did have resisted throwing out because the spalting is gorgeous. I'll be getting them out soon to try your method out
Just watched Punky wood video and learned something new about filling holes. Looks like you were using what we call PVA, here in the UK. Thanks for the advice and interesting video. Cheers!
Thanks for this post. I'm working with some birch that is just a bit past where I'd like it. Looks like with this technique I can save it. Subscribed now. It's really amazing how helpful youtube posters can be, sharing all their experience and knowledge.
That's very interesting, sanding sealer to harden up punky wood. Thanks for sharing. I cut some maple last night and found it extremely punky in the center and was afraid it was wasted. Now, I'm gonna try this trick. Thanks my friend. Mind if I reference you in my video as I attempt my maple bowl?
Thank you so much for this! I have a beautifully spalted oak stump I’m making into an end table and haven’t had an luck finding good solid advice on how to handle the soft parts. Everyone is recommending epoxies and wood hardeners but they are ridiculously expensive and change the color of the wood to make it look like plastic. Sometimes all you need is an experienced wood worker for god solid advice…thank you again!
Larry ,I ave been tuning for 35 years and have turned a lot of punky white birch and others using Mix tung oil , soakin the blank over night and the next day it hardened the wood rock hard and turns easily and does not pull the grain , leaves a very smooth finish . Try a small piece of punky wood ,put in a dish with MW tung oil or equal and watch the wood sosk it up. Take it out of container ,drain , let it cure over nite or until it has cured then turn and see the results, it is amazing how it turns with no punkiness ,but as a hard piece
Hey Larry, I just happened to find your video on punky Holly. I recently came across punky Holly and after turning it down to toothpick size trying to get past the punky I tossed it into the firewood pile. I have two questions: Is the sanding sealer the only adhesive being used to hold the saw dust onto the bowl? Would a mixture of Shellacl, Denatured alcohol, and BLO work as the sealer? I am always appreciative of the time guys like you have given to share and advance knowledge in the crafts. Ed W
Sanding sealer is it. Sure your sealer would work. But, seems to me a lot of trouble for the same result as I get with Minwax. Thanks and take care, Larry
Awesome! I’ve got some very punky Persimmon wood that had some beautiful spalting and figure in it that I’ve been sitting in for a few years now while trying to figure out what to do with it. This might be the ticket!
Beautiful 😍 bowl. Another use for punky wood (probably too far gone for any other use) is charcoal. Makes easy to light fire starter. Takes a spark like u would not believe.
Nice job. I can see that I need to be more patient on the application of my sealer. I need to quit rushing it. I have been using the wood hardener. I will switch to your way. Good lesson. Thanks
Larry, thanks for sharing your techniques and know how with us. I cant wait to try out your method for hopefully saving some questionable pieces of wood. Can you tell me where you got the plexiglass template for the circles, or did you make it yourself? Have a great day!
It all looks great 👍,but !!,you are not really fixing the punky wood ,only covering it over ?and a massive failure could still occur. PS thanks for the “”no music” tutorial.🦖
Think I will have to disagree with you there. This sealer dries really hard and incorporating wood shavings does fix it to a degree. And, it seems to work. I have had no failures after the fact. Not to say I couldn't but so far so good. Thanks for you comments and thank you very much, Larry PS. What I always say is "If you want music go to a music video, I am in the business of wood turning".
@@TheWoodWhirler Have used sanding sealer to harden wood for 30 years. It penetrates into the wood and hardens it as deep as it goes. It is a fix not a cover over. I prefer to use oil based over water. I feel it penetrates deeper, though there are many who disagree on that point. Find which works better for you and stick with it.
@@TheWoodWhirler Yes it does. That is a big down side of the oil based. Typically I let it dry overnight. Not one hour like the water based. I don't get the white residual from oil based like you get from water based. That's a plus. But you need to be working on multiple pieces or the long dry time can drive you crazy. I don't often use sanding sealer for turning unless I plan to put on a poly finish. Which I use a lot on bigger pieces and CA on small pieces like pens and ornaments.
You could try a 3x3 piece and let it soak for several hours in the water based sealer. Then take it out pat it dry. Let it air dry for a couple hours, cut it in half and see how deep the sealer penetrated. It would give you a good idea how long you may need to let a piece soak for full penetration. This would be similar to soaking in a wood hardener, just much cheaper.
You hoped that your viewers may have learned something ... I absolutely did!!! This is the first time I've seen your channel but I'm now subscribed and look forward to seeing you soon. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, that is my intent, to teach. I like to say, "I show how I do what I do, not just what I do" if that makes sense to you. Thanks and keep watching. Larry
Super useful and interesting, such a fabulously beautiful result from wood that I thought prior to your teaching was too rotten to use. Thank you for sharing!
Этот ролик который вы смотрели у меня был 5 месяцев ограничен в доступе , а вчера я его открыл специально для Вас и Джима из Канады . А сегодня открою ещё один , это первая часть , если хотите то посмотрите . С Уважением к Вам Иван из Москвы .
Great instruction. Really enjoy your commentary and banter. New to turning. Came across a punky chunk of cherry and thought, what the heck. I wasn't a fan of spalting, seems like a fad to me. But when I saw the figure/color patterns, I kind of changed my mind. But try to get a smooth surface!!! Thanks for your work.
Hi Larry great stuff. I just subscribed ( my first). I work with pinky wood a lot as it's free here on the farm and I'm just learning how to turn. Anyhow I've learned a lot watching you. I'm sure you've heard this question before, but not from me. What is the glue you used in the punky bowl. I heard you say it gets real hot. I think. Thanks for your help and advice. Take care
Punky wood can really be pretty. The glue is call CA Glue same as super glue. You can get it off Amazon. You need the thin CA. I get the 8oz bottles, lot cheaper than way. Thanks and take care, Larry P.S. If you have any other questions you can e-mail me at earthloc@gmail.com.
Hello Larry, just happened upon your video and enjoyed your presentation, explananotory, simplistic approach and easy listening. Bandsaw sawdust, such a simple but good idea, recycling sawdust that matches the piece, 2 birds with one stone as they say - which I'd seen this earlier ! ! Kind regards, Tony(UK)
You are AMAZING! For years I’ve been cutting the punky off sadly loosing the size of my bowls or whatever I was planning for.. you have taught me a wonderful lesson on how to keep the pinky in the plan with your trick. Fantastic! Thank you so much for your wonderful gift. Wow your great!
Just rewatching this video. I've used the Minwax sealer which is pretty much like the Mylands sealer but less expensive. Works good. I turn a lot of spalted maple. Watching your buffing system, did you make that arrangement? If you did, do you have a video on that?
Could I ask, what are you wearing on your face to protect your face while you are using your lathe? I see a piece of leather hanging down and want to get something that will protect me while I am working. Thank you very much for this awesome video!
I turned a bowl similar to yours and the same punky wood. I also put four coats of sealer. My question is, how much would you charge for the bowl? Y ou did a lot of extra work to make it.
I love the bowl if you want a new friend to give a bowl to I would love to have it I don’t do wood turning I’m 77 years old and disabled I just like to watch you turn
That bowl is one anyone would be proud to display! I think I love how punky wood turns out than many other woods! The grain patterns are gorgeous! Stay safe and thank you for sharing your wood-turning gifts with us!
No, Punk wood is a stage the wood goes through as it begins to rot. The final and next stage is for the wood to rot. Punky wood is sort of like a sponge. The slurry I make fills are the little voids and makes it hard. Anything else, let me know, Larry
@@TheWoodWhirler мы с Вами говорим об одном и том же !!! Просто у нас подгнившее дерево называется ШПАЛЬТ , а у Вас в Америке ПАНК ???!!!! У меня берёзового шпальта кубометра три , я тоже им занимаюсь .Будет время посмотрите , у меня на канале , кое что есть . Я его сам создал , своим способом , и сейчас его совершенствую . Есть очень шикарные экземпляры .У меня он качественный , который мягкий я им поплю печь в мастерской .Тот ШПАЛЬТ который у меня я сам случайно придумал того не подозревая !!!
Larry, I know you published this video months ago, but life and work being what it is, I haven’t stood at my lathe at all during that time. I am spending a little time now catching up on what I’ve been missing. This video is just the inspiration I needed to make the time to get back there. I’ve had spalted pieces of a large branch that broke off one of my trees a couple years ago sitting in my rack for a couple years. I had tried working with a chunk and couldn’t overcome the punkiness. Now I know what to do, thanks to your video! Also, I’ve decided that I need a Beaver. Do you mind if I copy your design? Thanks again for your effort in putting together these videos for us.. Paul
Oh wait. Now I see in the following video that you will be selling the business end of the Beaver! That’s perfect! I’ll go figure out how to buy one. Thanks again, Larry!
Hey! Your shingles looks good. I did not know that punky wood could be so beautiful. Contact me the usual way if you want contact. An 👍 too you. Carsten. Sweden
That is a really Beautiful piece you've turned there and I really appreciate all the tip's you give during the whole process . May I inquire as to how much you would be willing to sell that piece for ? Again you did a really nice job on this as with so many of your other work's of Art . Thank You for sharing your talent's with the rest of us out here .
I don't know for sure. My opinion is that they are all food safe once fully cured. For what it's worth. I don't worry about it, but I wouldn't eat out of it until it was fully cured. Take care, Larry
Greetings again from England As we've already discussed there's no substitute for weight when swinging stuff that's out of balance...like I says the old Wilson lathe wouldn't even feel it... Brute... I did like the bit as well about utilizing the turnings & sawdust as a filler... To me it's common sense... Take care Glenn GLMelectrical
You could, but I don't see the need. It would take a large container, a lot of cactus juice at $100+ per gallon, and a toaster oven. This works just as well for this purpose and costs nothing. That's the whole purpose of showing this method. Thanks, Larry
Not sure what you mean by uneven. If you mean shinny and dull spots, then your sealer isn't thick enough or has soaked in. Need more sealer. If you are talking about rough places, needs more sanding. I don't have that problem. Thanks, Larry
Nice work. Thanks for all the info. I would love to see the bowl your grandson made from the other blank. Really enjoyed watching this video. New sub here.
I don't usually do anything. Just whatever suits me at the time. That's been so long I don't remember. Sometimes I can't remember yesterday. Take care, larry
I just finished a spalted maple that had a nice void in it. Filled with sawdust and CA glue. It got so hot, so fast that it actually took flame. Gave me a little mini heart attack.
I guess you learned that you can't use much CA at a time. Need to layer it, one layer at a time. Wait until you get a blob of CA on your skin that you can''t get off. Cooking time!!!, Take care, Larry
No that's a home made tool I call the "Beaver". Here's the video I made on it a couple of years ago. I should be selling them in a few months. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-afs663RSYoM.html, Thanks, Larry
Nice job. I tried some of the rotton wood treatment that soaked through the wood but it was a ll gummy and I could not sand it ever after week. I threw it away and the bowl!!
Hi Larry, greetings from from Australia. Thanks for sharing your work, that bowl process was amazing. Can you tell me please the ingredients of the sealer.
I looked on the can and it doesn't list the ingredients. It's MinWax Sanding Sealer. It's water based. I get mine from Amazon about $50 US for a gallon. Here's the link. Take care, Larry www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004Y6TMN2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Very beautiful bowl. Thanks for the great tips, some of the best psalter wood that I have found is punky but with your technique I'm ready or tackle those chunks.
great bowl Larry, i am also a wood turner and its your lathe that really have my eyes on i think you should buy a new one and throw your old one my way lol.
