Money for Nothing and your Chips for free - Woodturning Project

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Hi there, DIYers and woodturners! It's time to get down to business with our latest video, inspired by the classic Dire Straits hit 'Money for Nothing'. We're taking you on a journey through the process of wood processing, turning raw materials into valuable bowls that are sure to make you some serious cash. Stay tuned for tips on maximizing profits and a fascinating wood drying experiment using willow and ash.
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@AGRIV8TD1963 Месяц назад

OMG!!! That Willow was gorgeous!❤

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks 😃

@nanalefevre3670 9 месяцев назад

OH ....a whole set of bowls ! Love it!! I would buy them in a heart beat. I know they will be fabulous when you get them all done. Will we get to see the rest when they get dry? Oh to win the lottery !!!!!

@MikeHolton 9 месяцев назад

Hi Nana, don't worry, you will get to see everything in time I promise, the first set are just about ready, I just need to find time in the schedule to get them on the lathe to finish off 😃

@christinecampbell7404 Месяц назад

It's even fun watching you prepare the pieces for future projects 😀

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Haha thanks Christine 😀

@thehampshirewoodturner Год назад

Hi Mike, I have tried all sorts of drying methods over the years and all with varying degrees of success, a lot seems to depend on the type of wood as some seem more prone to splitting than others. I have found that if i can get to the wood before they log it i like to leave it in 4 or 5 foot lengths and have found the end foot or so will split and the rest stays intact, It will be very interesting to see the results of your experiment though. As to turning the wet green wood i don't think there is anything more satisfying than seeing those long streamers of wood flying off your chisel, makes me feel like a proper wood turner

@MikeHolton Год назад

Thanks Steve, I know what you mean about the long turnings, I found myself watching them instead of what my tool was doing lol, not a great idea 😂

@AGRIV8TD1963 Месяц назад

I So Truly Miss crafting with my whole being. My disability has taken that from me. That's why I So Love watching your Craftsmanship.😅 Thanks Mike!!!❤

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

So sorry to hear that but so glad I can help in some small way

@taysider01 8 месяцев назад

I have a 3ft long apple and a 2ft long cherry that I'm cutting tomorrow. So glad I watched this today

@MikeHolton 8 месяцев назад

Great!, Part 2 of this is out on Tuesday 😀

@sandracook455 Месяц назад

Love how you work

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks so much Sandra 😃

@mikep.9005 6 месяцев назад

You made that look so easy, I am 63 years old and beat my hands up a lot at work and since I retired I got into woodworking and have just about every machine I need but I found out very quickly that wood turning on the lathe after a couple of hours is very painful and dangerous. Wood turners don’t get enough money for the work they put into the project. Good luck with your bowls. You’re very talented with your bowl gouging. Im using carbide tips and bought a 1/2” fingernail gouge and that is giving me fits. Lots of catches, it will take some practice for sure.

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Thanks Mike, I started with carbide and moved over the a standard grind bowl gouge, lots of catches at the start but slowly got better. Now it feels like an extension of my own body, I still get catches but that is all part of turning. All the best, Mike

@suesmith9202 Год назад

I enjoyed that. I laughed when you said you had plenty of shavings. Lol I know the feeling.

@MikeHolton Год назад

Haha, thanks Sue, it was knee high in places 😂

@Tseringlhatso 5 месяцев назад

Currently looking back through your videos to see if there are any I've missed! Always love your videos 😊

@MikeHolton 5 месяцев назад

Haha thaks 😃

@k9insomniac783 Год назад

Mike Knopfler and I would personally like to high five you on your fine work and your ingenious video title. I guess I shouldn’t speak for him, but as far as myself, fine work sir.

@MikeHolton Год назад

Haha thanks mate, I know a guy who met him once, I'll get him to ask 😂

@jakes9708 4 месяца назад

Can't wait to see how these turn out.

@MikeHolton 4 месяца назад

Hi Jake, you can find out here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RQM4OqPlRSk.html

@geraldsimon3268 Год назад

That willow is beautiful

@MikeHolton Год назад

I know, I can't wait to finish it off 😃

@sturob6810 11 месяцев назад

It's quite hypnotic and compelling watching the wood being turned, enjoyable stuff.

@MikeHolton 11 месяцев назад

Thanks so much 😀

@MickyBellRoberts Год назад

Wow Mike, that is a big chunk of wood, nice.

@MikeHolton Год назад

It sure is and I have 6/7 more 😁

@lornacy 10 месяцев назад

You are a good teacher 😊

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Thank you! 😃.

@nicgardner6927 Год назад

I was gifted some green oak, and have rough turned, and then tried both methods of leaving them to dry. Had some issues with mould on the blanks left in shavings, but they were very wet. My main fault was not leaving the blanks thick enough in some cases, and those warped so much the rims went way out of true. I ended up with half sized bowls once i turned them back to round!! You live and learn. Thanks for your very useful videos.

@MikeHolton Год назад

Thanks Nic, this is the way we learn, we try things, if we succeed we do it again and if we fail we try something else, it's all good. 😃

@Will-am-i Год назад

Loving the process.

@MikeHolton Год назад

Thanks Will, it's nearly time to take another look at these.

@mickwilson127 Год назад

Await the outcome with interest! 👍👍

@MikeHolton Год назад

Me too Mick 😀

@timplumey-fl5xn 7 месяцев назад

Hi Mike, have you thought about making your own kiln, using an old broken standup freezer? All you need to do to it is install a 100-wat incandescent light bulb on the bottom, a computer fan in the top and a household furnace thermostat to keep a constant temp. It will cut your drying time in half.

@MikeHolton 7 месяцев назад

Hi Tim, thought about it many times but I really just don't have any space to put one if I made it 😃

@2CraftySeniors 4 месяца назад

That willow bowl must have turned out gorgeous. 🥰The pattern in the grain was so-o-o pretty. Some of the others were gorgeous as well, but I have no idea what they were. I love wood. I couldn't tell you what any one type is though. 🤭

@MikeHolton 3 месяца назад

Thanks so much 😀

@lv_woodturner3899 Год назад

I got a smile from the video title. I have some of Dire Straits records on vinyl and some on CD. I love the colour of the willow grain. Sad that it is likely to darken as it dries. Fingers crossed they do not warp too much. I have some similar sized once-turned bowls which warped so much that even a 1in thick wall is not enough to be able to turn them a second time. Another option for fast drying is the microwave. I have done this a couple of times with spindle blanks. 20 sec in the microwave and several minutes to cool down. I learned the hard way that too long in the microwave without letting the piece cool can cause lets just say "excess heating effects". A local turning club member made a kiln from an old small refrigerator and e.g., 40W incandescent bulb for the heater. Some nice projects ahead for these pieces. Dave.

@MikeHolton Год назад

Thanks Dave, hopefully they will be ok but I will keep you updated. I tried microwave drying in my first few months of turning and made the same mistake you did. I was banned from doing it again as it took a week for the smell of burning oak to disappear 😂. I now have one in my workshop when I need to do some fast drying. I love Dire Straights and also have a few vinyl lp's 😀 All the best Mike

@WilsonPhotography1 Год назад

I can’t wait to see the difference in your two methods.

@MikeHolton Год назад

It will be interesting

@user-fr6zi4go1n Год назад

Hi Mike, I have found that when air drying part turned pieces it is still necessary to seal thd end grains , this helps prevent splitting. I use undiluted pva glue used by plasterers to coat plaster board before apply plaster.

@MikeHolton Год назад

Thanks I've used PVA before to seal, for this experiment I wanted a clear baseline for them both but you are right it is best to seal. All the best, Mike

@AGRIV8TD1963 Месяц назад

I'm still watching the video, but I venture to bet, the bowls in the shavings will have a better moisture reading.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Indeed, they did take longer to dry 😃

@stg6186 Год назад

This is exactly what I need to be doing with a pile of free wood I have but I wasn’t clear on how to proceed. So now I do know. Thanks Mike. Always like your videos.

@MikeHolton Год назад

Glad I could help, good luck with the processing 😃

@PBUCKY1969 Год назад

Also - check out this neat jam chuck for truing part turned bowls - easy to make and really effective!

@ianmcgrail6482 Год назад

Nice show thanks for showing

@MikeHolton Год назад

You're welcome Ian 😀

@martharoberts8533 Год назад

Amazing job and great find on the free wood ...

@MikeHolton Год назад

Thanks, there is loads more I will be snagging soon 😀

@Audie1234 5 месяцев назад

❤That’s so cool❤

@MikeHolton 5 месяцев назад

Thanks Audie 😃

@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound Год назад

Excellent job. This is a great experiment that most turners ought to work through. Of course there are loads of variables, but in my opinion roughing is key to successful drying.

@MikeHolton Год назад

Thanks Doug, yes there are indeed but we will see what happens.

@andriesjackson Год назад

Wow - I liked this!!!!!!!!!! Thanks

@MikeHolton Год назад

Thanks 😀

@kdavies1000 Год назад

Great job, I look forward to seeing the results

@MikeHolton Год назад

Thanks, me too 😃

@peterrauch6604 Год назад

Great informative video! Thank you!!

@MikeHolton Год назад

Glad you liked it Peter, thanks for watching, Mike

@dalebrittenham1823 Год назад

Thanks for your take on twice turned bowls ... Great job...

@MikeHolton Год назад

You are welcome Dale, to experienced turners it's nothing new but a lot of my viewers are new to the hobby. All the best, Mike

@riaterhaar Год назад

Geweldig , mooie schalen !!

@MikeHolton Год назад

hartelijk bedankt 😃

@chrisgrimshaw6358 5 месяцев назад

Hi Mike. Try giving the full surface a coat of Rustings sealer. Certainly 17:03 works on Pine. Apple to stop splitting. Chris

@MikeHolton 5 месяцев назад

Thanks Chris, this wood cured just fine with no splits but I will try it when I use a harder wood, thanks

@JOHNSmith-pn6fj Год назад

Looks like some beautiful wood. Especially the willow. It will be interesting to see how that all works out.

@MikeHolton Год назад

Thanks John, the willow certainly has promise!

@alsaffarstudios Год назад

Thanks for sharing this video with us, looking forward to see the dry ones when they are ready 👍🏻

@MikeHolton Год назад

Thanks, me too, I keep looking at them, the willow is going to be amazing!

@alsaffarstudios Год назад

@@MikeHolton I am sure they will ended as a master piece, wish you all the best luck 👍🏼

@MikeHolton Год назад

@@alsaffarstudios Thanks 😄

@101boertjie 11 месяцев назад

I love this. Some people go on vacation or a break and maybe take a pocket knife or another bigger knife in their baggage, you go for a few days away and take a chainsaw in you baggage .

@MikeHolton 11 месяцев назад

Haha, if I had still got mu old lathe I would have taken that as well 😀

@subxject Год назад

“I happened to have a chainsaw in my bag” 😂 No room for your lathe then, Mike? 🤣 Seriously, if you don’t ask you don’t get. The future you will thank you for your foresight and preparedness. Well done!

@MikeHolton Год назад

Hahaha, I have considered getting a more portable lathe to take on holiday 😂

@jsprankel4712 Год назад

Very cool idea for turning "wet" wood. I've run across a few pieces like this myself and have just set them on a shelf until they dry. I just use a moisture meter to determine if the pieces are dry enough then. Can't wait to see the results from your experiment!

@MikeHolton Год назад

Thanks, moisture meters are fine but they don't penetrate far enough into the wood, well my cheap one doesn't lol, all the best, Mike

@scottstiffler6050 Год назад

Nice

@MikeHolton Год назад

Thanks Scott

@PBUCKY1969 Год назад

Hello mate, hope you're well! I enjoyed watching you experiment with this - I did similar a while ago and found a lot of benefits from part turning green wood and sticking it in a converted fridge I got for free. I just stuck a light bulb in it and it keeps about 22 degrees C. You could do a good video on making one and I bet you'll love the results - part turned blanks dry in about three weeks. I only have space in my fridge kiln for about a dozen blanks but it really makes a difference. Really enjoying your vids thanks!

@MikeHolton Год назад

HI, all well here thanks for asking 😀 I've often thought about making my own kiln but the main problem is that I just don't have the space in my workshop. I hope to be getting a new bandsaw in about 5 months and it will take some major reorganisation to get that in lol. If you put a link in for the jam chuck it would have been taken off, I turned on this feature as I was getting a lot of spam in the comments. But I would love to see it so please email me the link to mike@mikeholton.net All the best, Mike

@PBUCKY1969 Год назад

@@MikeHolton I’ll send it to your email Mike sure! I thought I didn’t have space for my fridge kiln too as I only have a compact workshop but I squeezed it in under a counter top. I got the same lathe as you too - how are you liking it?

@MikeHolton Год назад

@@PBUCKY1969 Thanks, I got the email, replied but it bounced back, just tried again and I think it's gone ok this time. I don't even have any undercounter space in my shop lol. With regards to the lathe, it's an absolute game changer. It's given me confidence to take on larger projects and my results are better as I can now safely apply final cuts at a decent speed. How about you?

@racheldray1057 9 месяцев назад

Excellent! It won't be long before you check on them.

@MikeHolton 9 месяцев назад

The willow is certainly ready, I will be doing them soon ☺️

@racheldray1057 9 месяцев назад

Exciting @@MikeHolton

@fionacrouch1732 7 месяцев назад

Aaaah, I got to watch the second part first. Still fun to watch you turn, so thank you. Bit concerned about your choice of luggage packed, though 🤔😂

@MikeHolton 7 месяцев назад

Haha, do you not take a chainsaw with you on holiday 🤣

@fionacrouch1732 7 месяцев назад

@@MikeHolton ummmm....that would be a hard no! 😳 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@MikeHolton 7 месяцев назад

@@fionacrouch1732 Hey, don't knock it till you try it 🤣😅😂

@fionacrouch1732 7 месяцев назад

@MikeHolton hahahaha 😂 For now, I'll just take your word for it lol

@MikeHolton 7 месяцев назад

@@fionacrouch1732 😂 😂

@michaelfelixb1316 Год назад

Sehr gut erklärt, habe mich immer gewundert wenn die für ein paar Monate zur Seite gelegt werden, wie das geht. Schönes Video 👍 Danke für die Tipps 😄

@MikeHolton Год назад

du bist willkommen mein Freund. Es ist eine großartige Möglichkeit, billiges Holz zum Drechseln zu bekommen.

@brycegenevaostler9359 Год назад

Thanks for information. I will be watching for when see trees being taken in the area to see if I can pick up some free or cheap wood.

@MikeHolton Год назад

It's a great way of getting material to turn, every time I hear a chainsaw I go hunting for the source 😂

@colinchalmers1099 Год назад

Good video and information,a wee tip,leave a dimple in the tenon so you can center after drying,also if you chamfer the edges on the rim ,it prevents the edges splitting.

@MikeHolton Год назад

Hi Colin, someone else mentioned chamfering the edges, thanks that's a great tip. I usually do put a dimple in for re-centering but it completely slipped my mind, often happens when you are filming 😂. Thanks again, all he best, Mike.

@gregdownunderinOz Год назад

G’day Mike, good idea, I have done this in past, both options, but prefer to let wood dry out naturally. I think grain and colour is better and as you turn you can change design on fly to suit your piece of timber. I turn a lot of natural edge which works out better if left to dry naturally.thanks for sharing. It will be interesting to see your results in 6 months or so.

@MikeHolton Год назад

Thanks Greg, I have a lot more to process so I will be leaving a few natural edge as well. All the best and thanks for your support, Mike

@noelgreen9381 Год назад

The drying using the shavings works best for me. Will be interested in your result. Two points: With wet shavings, there is a risk of mould. And keep an eye on your lathebed, especially under the headstock as water can get underneath and cause rust.

@MikeHolton Год назад

Thanks Noel, do not worry, I keep my lathe bed waxed and always do a thorough clean after wet turning. But thanks so much for pointing that out, all the best, Mike

@noelgreen9381 Год назад

Good haul. I want to see you remount these after they have dried and warped a little. I notice you did not leave a tailstock hole in the tenons, so am interested in your process. By the way, I have that same model lathe and love it! Someday you should use the outrigger attachment and turn a large platter. It works rather well.

@MikeHolton Год назад

I can't wait to use the outrigger as well and you are right, these are amazing lathes, best value on the market in my opinion. I have an idea for a project to use the outrigger on I just need to find the right piece of wood.

@michaelbantam Месяц назад

I have stacks of one turned bowls adding up. I found putting end seal in the out side end grain got less checking over all. Something I've watched on other videos. Hope the new space is working out.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks Michael, the new place is amazing 😀

@vinimarshall7301 Год назад

Coincidence ive just taken a large willow down , ive not seen anyone turn it before but heard it can be a bit stringy , im certainly going to cut some blanks and store them thanks Mike 👍

@MikeHolton Год назад

This was as wet as the ash but different to turn, I think stringy is a good way of putting it, let me know how you get on.

@fionanaylor6104 Год назад

How do you know that a woodturner is on holiday? Coz there’s a chainsaw in the luggage…😂😂😂 Lovely haul of wood. Green turning is nice, although the sap does bung up my tools. Great vid. 🙏

@MikeHolton Год назад

Thanks Fiona 😂😀😂😀😂😀😂

@harveypflugerh5901 Год назад

Interesting video, I have tried many methods for drying rough turned wood and do not have a favourite as it depends on the piece of wood. As well as cracking and distortion I find mold an annoying issue which putting in boxes makes worse. Looking forward to seeing your results. Couple of suggestions, round over the sharp edges of the bowls as these are stress points and get yourself a nice bandsaw (the more powerful the better).

@MikeHolton Год назад

Thanks for the comments Harvey and for the rounding over technique! I will be airing out the box ever so often as I guessed mould could be an issue

@steveriggsartandanimation8473 Год назад

Great job Mike. I shall be interested in how it goes and see how your results compare with my bodged fridge kiln.... BTW, I hope you dont have any unwelcome nesting guests in the boxes!!! 😀

@MikeHolton Год назад

Thanks Steve, I'm looking forward to the results as well. Never thought about something nesting in the box!! You have me paranoid now lol

@sylviamaunder3409 5 дней назад

Love the grain on the willow. How are they doing now?

@MikeHolton 5 дней назад

Thanks, I finished a few of these off in this video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RQM4OqPlRSk.html 😃

@lyndaowen2154 Год назад

I’m very interested in finding out which way works the best. We had some storms here a couple months ago and I have quite a bit of wet wood. I tried turning one piece making a vase completely finished it. Took it in the house and found it split down the backside. Another piece. I was going to do another vase and got about halfway then went down sick. Several days past before I got to go back to my lathe and it had split and cracked all over. I had watched one channel that said you could turn wet wood and then put a sealer on it. It might change shapes a little bit, but the sealer would allow it to slow dry without cracking. Well it did not work for me. I will be watching for your updated videos on this drying process.

@MikeHolton Год назад

Hi Lynda, there are so many variables when drying wood, one important point is to made sure the pith is not in the final piece as it can cause most of the cracking. If you are wanting to dry something really fast then it's possible to part turn like this video, then dry using a microwave. There are a few video's showing this technique and it's worth watching before you have a go. Good luck and let me know how you get on. All the best, Mike

@jimpike3489 Год назад

You were in Dire Straights with that green wood, good plan though to part turn them, you'll save so much time with the drying out process. You can always use a handsaw Mike to knock the edges off. Where did you get the half logs from Mike?

@MikeHolton Год назад

Hi Jim, good idea with the saw, keep forgetting about the hand tools lol. I have a caravan in the weardale and across the beck are loads of trees, lots have come down so I harvested some 😀

@deehenry1983 Год назад

i'm very curious to see how this works out!

@MikeHolton Год назад

Me too Dee, hopefully there will be some nice bowls in there.

@AGRIV8TD1963 Месяц назад

The whole time I'm watching the video, I'm thinking, stackable bowls!?😅

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Haha 😃

@raydriver7300 Год назад

I’ve got a wheelie bin full of shavings just waiting for part turned bowls……🌞

@MikeHolton Год назад

That's a great idea Ray 😃

@sandramabrey4093 5 месяцев назад

Cover your ring 😮

@MikeHolton 5 месяцев назад

I usually do I, I think I forgot this time. 😀

@charlesstewart9246 Год назад

Very interesting ideas on drying greenwoods. I'm looking forward to seeing the results. (I didn't know there's a problem with mosquitos in your part of the world? You seem to have got it sorted now though.) Willow isn't something I've thought of using before,I don't know why not though. Not seeing the wood for the trees I suppose.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤔😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@MikeHolton Год назад

Hi Charles, luckily no problems with mosquitos and I'm glad about that because I hate the little ##### I know there is a problem up where you are and glad to have never experienced it! All the best, Mike

@charlesstewart9246 Год назад

@@MikeHolton ahh the lovely midge. That's what stopped the Romans. Only the females bite😳strange that?🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤔

@mashmade-airth Год назад

Anyone who ventures further north than Perth & doesn't get a wee nip or two from our unfriendly midge should instantly buy a scratch card. In saying that, they like to mooch about here in Airth. Avon's skin so soft does the trick to repel them. An old military trick. Only thing being it's really girly perfumed, but it stops the wee gits

@MikeHolton Год назад

@@mashmade-airth my wife has heard of the Avon skin so soft trick (she worked in Scotland for years) but apparently it does not work as well abroad.

@MikeHolton Год назад

@@charlesstewart9246 sounds familiar 🤔😂

@peterthornton8520 10 месяцев назад

Hi Mike. Question,Can you dry the blanks presahped or not in a room where you have a dehumidifier running. Thanks

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Hi Peter, I guess it would work although it may dry them too fast and put the wood under stress, but to be honest that is just an assumption as I don't really know.

@AGRIV8TD1963 Месяц назад

Hey Mike, Do you have a video of you turning Willow end-grain?

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Sorry I don't, willow is not that great to turn so I would generally try to avoid it 😃

@AGRIV8TD1963 Месяц назад

@MikeHolton I'm sorry to hear that! Would You consider it???🙏

@AGRIV8TD1963 Месяц назад

@MikeHolton Have you ever turned & finished Willow?

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

@@AGRIV8TD1963 Yes a few times, although it is classed as a hardwood it is very soft.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

@@AGRIV8TD1963 I would but it would not be my first choice

@ARTANI66 Год назад

Hadir kk

@MikeHolton Год назад

😀 Thanks

@richardchadburn5541 Год назад

Hi Mike how often would you check and weigh the bowls?

@MikeHolton Год назад

Hi Richard, once a month will be fine. The ones in the box I will check more often in case there is any sign of mould.

@stevescott8655 9 месяцев назад

Why are you cutting away the tailstock support now? Would it cause a different warping issue? Or would the little tower move too far off of center to be useful anyway once the bowl dries?

@MikeHolton 9 месяцев назад

Hi Steve, the tenon will be enough to hold it while I cut a recess on the inside to be able to hold it again and reform the base with a new tenon or recess.

@johnfaulk7775 Год назад

How long does it generally take to dry out half-turned bowls?

@MikeHolton Год назад

Depends where you are in the world, if you are in a very dry climate, could be a couple of months, humid climate could take a year.

@matthanson3994 Год назад

I'm a novice but fed up of making pens! Do you have any advice on how to get hold of green wood? Thanks.

@MikeHolton Год назад

Hi Matt, my first bits I found while out walking the dogs. But a better bet is to try local timber yards that sell wood for burning, they will have logs available in decent sizes you can buy before they get cut up. Also try local tree surgeons, they are usually happy to pass on fresh timber or sell for cheep. Hope this helps, Mike

@susanburrows5288 11 месяцев назад

I don't think I've ever heard the estimate for drying as 1 year per inch. Interesting.

@MikeHolton 11 месяцев назад

Hi Susan, it's a fairly standard measurement but obviously it depends a lot on storage temperature and humidity 😁

@jonnyglucose72 2 месяца назад

I have done several bowls your way, but with the addition of AnchorSeal on the exposed ends top and bottom. Not sure the AnchorSeal was any kind of bonus, certainly took longer to dry “naturally”. In some cases it really caused more problems, I.e., failures. 😢. AnchorSeal is touted by American turners. My impression is that it is an expensive product that really hasn’t been all that good a solution. My bet is that it took more time to dry the product to acceptable levels. But, then, I may just be a crackpot - at the very least, it led to more cracked bowls…

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

In theory it fine to use, it slows down the drying process but as far as I'm concerned does not save them from cracking (it just takes longer) the same can be done by using wax, paint or thinned out wood glue. Of all the bowls I've part turned I've only ever had one crack.

@jaxxlawson4545 Год назад

Interesting experiment. Looking forwards to updates as to comparisons. Dont suppose there's an option to put my name on the last piece of willow you prepped is there? 😂

@MikeHolton Год назад

Of course, I'll watch the video again to see which one it was and keep it for you. 😀

@jaxxlawson4545 Год назад

@@MikeHolton Awesome, thank you :)

@katelinnett9020 10 месяцев назад

"I had my chainsaw in my bag..." As you do. 😄

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Do you not travel with yours? 😀

@AGRIV8TD1963 Месяц назад

Link follow up to this video please!🙏

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Here you go ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RQM4OqPlRSk.html

@robertwilson54 Год назад

I have tried so many different ways but not a lot of success, someone did say to turn it like you have to a 1” think then use the microwave, I think you need a old one don’t use the best kitchen one it stinks and the sap goes everywhere so I been told, anyone else tried it?

@MikeHolton Год назад

Hi Robert, microwaving bowls does work, I try it in this video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1ikUGho6OiE.html all the best, MIke

@MrGaz2304 10 месяцев назад

Should we be calling you Mike Leatherface Holton?

@MikeHolton 9 месяцев назад

haha thanks!! My wife and I watched the 2022 version of the film the other day 😅

@reallyswift 11 месяцев назад

Let's start with the obvious, or maybe not so obvious. Does anyone else think that the original piece of wood is a very close likeness to the shape of Australia?

@MikeHolton 11 месяцев назад

Haha you may be onto something 😃

@Ted_P Год назад

“Luckily, I had a chainsaw in my bag”. Next to your shaving kit? 😅 It looks like you got some nice wood. I’m glad you were prepared and the farmer was agreeable.

@MikeHolton Год назад

Thanks Ted, shaving kit? I'm a real man and use the chainsaw 😂😂😂😂

@AGRIV8TD1963 Месяц назад

Willow is such a wonderful wood to work with! I miss the smell, very distinct.🫢

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks, it is not great for turning as the end grain is almost impossible to sand out