Thank you Gary for supporting our small American business. Its people like you that help hold America together, we appreciate you!! Beautiful bowl as usual.
Thanks Tom. I use what I like and what works good. As you know I use things differently but with good results. Not sure how I will use the new tung oil wax. I have a few ideas. Gary
I liked turning the Catalpa piece you gave me and it seems like you had a good time turning this one, Gary. Not difficult to turn, easy to sand and looks like an expensive wood when done. What's not to like. You did a great job with this bowl, my friend! Nice design and finish, it's a winner! 😃 Phil
Ok. River otter head (in its den) looking left at the roots in the river bank. Catalpa can be easy to turn, or completely obnoxious when over ripe. Glad you got a good piece. One of my favorite Catalpas is at a lavender farm near Sequim. Those leaves are HUGE!
Sounds interesting Valerie. Sadly I did not see the leaves on this on. Looked like it had been down for many years. If I could remember where I got it I would see if the tree is still there. Not all that far from me.
You just gotta love Catalpa wood. I love how it turns out and I wish I would have gotten more when I had the chance. The smell of it is kinda strange but it's beautiful whenever you can get a piece of it to agree with what you want it to look like. Happy turning my friend😊
Thanks Edward. So far this has been a really good wood to turn. I think the first piece I turned was a winged bowl. And it had a hole on one side. It does have some interesting grain. Thanks for watching, Gary
I've never turned catalpa. It looks really cool. Nice grain patterns. You made the right decision by not filling the spot with coffee grounds--would have drawn the wrong kind of attention to it. the natural look is great.
Very nicely done. A beautiful piece. Definitely worth the wait. We have some Catalpa's in the front yard that need to come down. I can send you more. Lots more. :) Thanks for sharing this excellent project. See you next time.
I was especially interested in this video because I keep looking at the blank you sent my way some while back. Still not sure what it wants to be, but now that I've seen what the wood looks like turned and finished, I just have to get to it! Very nice! 👍
I like your decision to leave the voids. It a very nice piece, Gary. The wide grain areas remind me of the Ash here in the northeast. Till next time. P.S. I put a video out today you might enjoy.
Good afternoon, Gary. Spring is in the air. Catalpa is a wood I am familiar with but never turned. The features you left are perfect. Something easy you said, ends up gorgeous. Hope you are doing well.
Thank you very much Ray. I am doing real well thanks. I still where the elastic brace but do not need assistance to get around. Take care my brother, Gary
Thank You Gary...I know zero about Catalpa wood. Watching your first cuts reminds me of Ash with a darker tone & heaver grain? That open grain looks very thirsty drinking in that sanding sealer. Glad you did not fill that crack, good call. Nice turning this morning Gary, you and my coffee helped to liven me up, ha. Until next time...TM
Thank you TM. I have been moving slow this morning and have only had one cup of coffee LOL. Catalpa just might be considered a junk wood but I sure like how it looks. Take care, Gary
Very nice, Gary. IMHO, leaving the crack open was the better of the two options. Mama Nature usually knows best. (Besides, if you're anything like me, you may want to try and salvage another cup of coffee outta' those leftover grounds! 😉)
Well there you go ....never waste good coffee grounds. We used to put coffee grounds in the worm garden. Night crawlers for fishing that is. I had to see how strong it was after turning the inside then it was easy to just leave it the way it was. Thanks for watching, Gary
I loved to climb in my neighbor's catalpa tree when I was a kid but never turned a piece until yesterday. A friend gave me a fresh cut piece and I rough turned 6 small bowls. Never heard of anyone turning it before so I was delighted to see your video pop up today. I hope after a few months of drying and the final turning mine turn out as nice as yours did. Keep up the good work. Love your videos!
Thank you very much Carl. This stuff had been on the ground for years. When I got it home I cut it up some and it has been great. Let me know how yours turns out. Gary
Outstanding bowl. I'd have to be careful if I ate my cereal from it. I'd have to make sure the hole wasn't on the bottom when I finished off the milk. 😊😊
Absolutely beautiful. Just reminds me that I have a cache of catalpa out back that I need to process and get inside. Should make for some beautiful bowls just as this one is. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Doug. When I think about it they guy had it advertised as free wood but when I got there the whole tree was laying on the ground and covered in grass and weeds. So now what ????? He offered to cut a chunk off so I too took that. Kind of a shame because the wood does not seem to crack from sitting around. Glad I got what I did. Not Black Walnut but not too bad of a wood. Gary
Thank you Jim. At my last dental cleaning I was talking to here about all the trees we lost in the bad wind recently. She only lives a few blocks down the road and had her Catalpa tree fall over. She had it cut up and removed. Oh well!!! Thanks for watching, Gary
Your work is always top notch but this one is very cool - thanks for sharing your work and experience with all of us - now get back to work I can't wait to see your next beautiful piece! lol
I like the bowl Gary, the grain looks cool and I like the inclusions. Our local Ace carries the Zinsser products along with most everything else. Glad they had it for you!
Thank you Anita, happy you liked it. Ace is a very handy store. This one was only put in a few years ago. I used to drive 6 miles to get the the best ACE in town. They had everything. Our new store is pretty darn good and I could walked to it if I wanted. Thanks for watching, Gary
Never have seen catalpa turned before. Grew up hearing it called cigar trees here in Kentucky. They lined the street on my walk home from school in the 50’s! Nice work Phil, as always.
Looks a bit like Oregon the texture of the grain, but lighter in colour. We don’t get catalpa down under in Oz Gary. Lovely piece of wood finished expertly. Loved the natural imperfections, I would have filled with coffee grounds and ca, however it looks great oh natural. Thanks for sharing
Thank you David. I have turned a few of the pieces and am always surprised how nice the grain is once I get it sanded. It is kind of a sleeper. Thanks for watching, Gary
Nice work Gary! I really like catalpa wood. I recently had a tree gave to me but I haven't cut it down yet. Curtain times of the year little worms comes out and people use them for catfish bait. Around where I live anyways. Take care and GOD BLESS 🙏🏻!
Thank you Stephen. It is an interesting wood. And now I know it is good for fishing. Around here I collect night crawlers for fishing. As a kid I was an expert at that. Take care my friend, Gary
Hi Gary. I love how the surprises come up in the wood if you’re lucky. Those grain patterns and shapes really pop! It reminds me of the grain of cedar or oak. I have a heck of a time finding seal coat up here in the Vancouver BC area. I may try the water based sanding sealer you use (if I can get it). Thank you. Cheers, Rick
We have 3 large (50 foot) Catalpa trees on our property. I have turned several pieces from cutoffs and dead falls. When leaves are off during winter, the tree branches resemble something from an old Hitchcock movie. Can be creepy. BTW, ACE Hdwr stores carry the shellac sealer. Other box stores (orange, blue or green) do not.
Thank you Bob. Back in 2016 we did a road trip and when through your neck of the woods. Really nice country. But we have it pretty nice here in Oregon as well. Gary
The bowl is gorgeous...the grain reminds me of Ash. I have a chunk of Catalpa somewhere in my woodpile that was given to me a few years ago...maybe I'll find it someday.
Thanks for not filling that void on the side. It really does add character to the piece. Great job. I've never heard of Catalpa but it sure confirms the need to wear a face shield.
Thanks Gary for shopping Ace, lol I’ve worked at ace for almost 50 years. Just part time now, just turning wood now. Beautiful bowl thanks for sharing ❤
Thank you Tony. My sister in law and her husband owned an Ace Store in Florence Oregon years ago. I need to check the last coupon I got and make sure it in not expired. LOL. Take care, Gary
Lovely bowl and that catalpa certainly has a lot of character, the color is lovely and catalpa is certainly a wood that is not for sale anywhere, well done and thanks! Cheers Al
Every piece you create is amazing. The outer rings kinda look like a globe on a stand the the dark part is a big land mass. That is what is saw. I always think wow to take time off and be Gary's apprentice would be amazing. You and Phil are both awesome to watch and learn from. Keep up the amazing work. 👽
Easter certainly was busy. I watched all my woodworking and woodturning videos in small pieces. Haha. This bowl is beautiful. I like the bowl shape and the grain of the wood.
@@ThePapa1947 My wife is in the choir as well. She sang in English, Spanish and Latin. She had a lot of practice to do as well as write a bit of music for a part of Mass. I just try to do what I could to give her time to do all this. No project work got done by me. Now, it is plant photography time for me. Who knows when I will get back in the shop for fun. Haha Have a nice Spring.
Awesome bowl Gary ! I have never heard of this wood before . It sure has some beautiful grain to it . We are so glad to see you up and about these days . We also hope you had a great Easter . And always remember ; Don't burn it , Turn it ! :)
Hi Gary, I have never heard of Catalpa but it really is a beautifully grained wood. Love the shape as it shows that grain of so well. Take care my friend. Hwyl, Huw
Thank you very much. It seems to be rather unknown type of wood. I bet there is stall a whole tree laying down where I got this. Thanks for watching, Gary
Another beautiful bowl, Gary! I'm also a big fan of the Zinsser Seal Coat, it really helps give a smoother finish to the touch, and a bit more luster as well.
Thank you Johnny. I like it a lot but I like many other finishes as well. All depends what I am working on. For sure a more natural looking turning I like the shellac. Thanks for watching, Gary
That's beautiful, some cracking grain features going on with that piece. How's the workout with your leg going, all coming on fine hopefully. All the best from Lincolnshire UK
Thank you Gary. It sure does have interesting grain. Changing the shape a little really breaks it up and makes for an interesting look. PT is going well. I see him and my Doctor on Monday. Thanks for watching, Gary
Gary it looks beautiful especially the one side. The shape is very pleasing as well. Do you find wide growth rings are hard to smooth? You have a good price for Seal Coat. It’s $30 at Rockler and not sold at the Depot🤷🏻♂️
Thank you Skip. It sanded up nicely. The Depot used to have the sealer. I bought a gallon of it years ago. I will just get a quart at a time from Ace. I have another 5 dollars off LOL
I use water based sanding sealer all the time. You will see that soon. But if I am use shellac I want shellac based sanding sealer. Thanks for the tip, Gary
Thank you Don. I really have no idea about the smell of it. In 2006 I lost all my sense of smell but I do have a little back now and then. I will ask my wife. Thanks for watching, Gary
Hi Gary I have not and I know it is easy enough to do. Seems to be more expensive to make your own though. Do you use Everclear? Or can you use cheap vodka?
@@ThePapa1947 I used denatured alcohol I got from Home Depot. Use any high purity stuff you can get for a good price. Got my flakes from Rockler but you can probably get it cheaper elsewhere. The flakes dissolve quicker when the alcohol is warmed. Use a heat source thats not an open flame, heating pad, warming zone on the electric stove, even a sunny location on a window sill. One pound cut is one dry ounce of flakes to 8 ounces of alcohol.
The plan here was to fill that crack. The sealer would have kept the CA from staining the wood. As it turned out I did not fill the void. Normally fine scotch brite between coats is all that is needed.
Catalpa is beautiful wood... Too bad you can't usually get it unless you just happen to be or know an arborist that has to cut one down.... like I do... ;)
@@ThePapa1947 I'm blessed with a brother that is an arborist, but he lives in Utah (I'm north of Seattle). I don't get to Utah all that often, but when I do, I come back with a pickup truck full of Black Walnut, English Walnut, Locust, Russian Olive, Catalpa, Cherry and other fruit woods. Just costs me the gas to get there and back. I'm fat on English Walnut at the moment... Want some?
Maybe...I do have some English Walnut. Some not so good and I turned a piece of it today. Maybe after I clear some wood out. Thanks for the offer and I will sure think about it. Gary
