The EYES Have IT!! : Woodturning Project Monkey Puzzle Tree Bowl.

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DON'T make EYE CONTACT!! This isn't just any woodturning project. Join me, Mike Holton, as I take on the hauntingly beautiful wood of a Monkey Puzzle Tree. Watch as I uncover sinister-looking eyes hidden within the grain, transforming a raw piece of wood into an eerie, eye-catching bowl. Each turn reveals more secrets locked away in the wood, making this one of my most thrilling turnings yet. Whether you're a woodturning enthusiast or just love unique crafts, this video will keep you glued to the screen-just don't make eye contact! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more unique woodworking adventures.
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@leerich2479 21 день назад

I could watch your wood turning vids all day

@MikeHolton 21 день назад

Thanks Lee 😁

@damianlee8149 Месяц назад

Monkey Puzzle is such a distinctive wood it is hard to know what colour will work to compliment it. Your choice of black gives it a burnt feel which is really interesting. So glad you can’t resist temptation

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Haha thanks Damian 😀

@ceciliarunnoe1463 Месяц назад

The wood talks to you! Every time you start a piece, it is a new adventure. 😊

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

It really does, always keep an open mind when you start a piece 😀

@clarabelle5138 Месяц назад

Do it, do it, do it! That's where the magic lives & brings these chunks of wood to life.. The Monkey puzzle bowl of temptation. 🐵🙉🐒🙊🙈 ❤❤

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Haha thanks Clara 😀

@chucknowakowski6676 Месяц назад

Quote of the year: I don’t do well with temptation…………story of my life😂🤣

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Haha that's two of us 😀

@mike-js2510 Месяц назад

@@MikeHolton Oscar Wilde said this: “I can resist anything except temptation.”

@rexmorgan6445 Месяц назад

Mike it sure has been fun watching you setting up the new shop and seeing all the new toys, but it is a lot of fun seeing you getting back to turning again. Love it all Great work.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks so much Rex, I'm having the time of my life! 😀

@1337r0yj3nk1nz Месяц назад

Good to see you back and around dude. It's been a little strange not having your weekly-ish videos to distract and entertain me for half hours at a time.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Hi, I think you may have missed a few, this is the 10th video I've made since moving in, not missed a week 😀

@LoisHubbard Месяц назад

I really appreciated all the extra work you added to this video - all the little details like seeing your tool box, the stop motion of the face plate, as well as all the new techniques you tried (all in one video!) certainly didn't go unnoticed. This piece reminds me of a classical vase but of course with its own 'mike' take on it. Really lovely and thankyou for sharing

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thank you very much Lois, I'm always trying to improve wherever I can so your comment is very much appreciated 😀

@user-pc8zp3hn8k Месяц назад

Ditto!

@valeriehenschel1590 Месяц назад

Our club got a whole tree donated. The off cuts spalted, with the pattern radiating out from the middle. Those made beautiful bowls and trays too.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

That is awesome Valerie! You will have to send me some pictures 😀

@SenkoLoaf Месяц назад

This turned out really well! I can’t imagine how difficult that monkey puzzle fuzz must have been to get rid of

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Haha yeah, it was a little tough 😀

@ronniekeates3349 Месяц назад

The black in the shellac was much more subtle than i thought it would be.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Me too Ronnie, I had no idea how it would come out 😀

@Reziac Месяц назад

Yes, it wound up looking like naturally weathered wood. Surprisingly nice.

@ronniekeates3349 Месяц назад

@@Reziac I'll need to try to remember this when I want to make some new wood look like it's been outside for a few years.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

@Reziac Thanks!

@ndavidson1980 Месяц назад

I wasn't keen on that until the very end. The black rim is so nice!

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks my friend 😀

@Tamperkele Месяц назад

The black shellac was spot on.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks so much 😀

@karenstafford724 Месяц назад

What a stunningly beautiful bowl. Love the markings in the wood. ❤❤❤❤😊

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thank you so much 😀

@hoppers2010 Месяц назад

Highlighting the rim has really worked well. Grand job again. Thanks for sharing again.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thank you! Cheers! 😀

@williamweaver4946 Месяц назад

Beautiful work Mike. I had never heard of Monkey Puzzle Tree before. Love watching you use new woods and techniques I haven't seen before.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks William, this is the 4th Monkey Puzzle I've turned on the channel and may be the last, the sanding was a pain lol 😀

@blessedsinner8686 10 дней назад

Me neither. I would love to know more about it.❤

@MikeHolton 10 дней назад

@@blessedsinner8686 Here we go, have a look at this en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Araucaria_araucana

@Reziac Месяц назад

Love the concentric rings with the eyes.... makes a simple shape really interesting.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thank you! Cheers! 😀

@christinecampbell7404 Месяц назад

When you mentioned added color I was scared but when you said 'black', I cheered! Well done.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

haha thanks Christine 😀

@user-zh7bd3it1n Месяц назад

Beautiful work Mike, a classic look. elegant, the finish lends a patina of decades of use.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks Carl, I think so too 😀

@brendadriver2702 Месяц назад

I like what you did with the subtle black stain and the shape is very nice too! Thanks Mike!

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks Brenda 😀

@Solid_Jackson Месяц назад

Awesome stuff again! Always a good watch Just genuine content without any RU-vid tropes

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

I appreciate that! All the best, Mike 😀

@mattgraham4025 4 дня назад

I really like this bowl. Never seen anything like this.

@MikeHolton 4 дня назад

Thanks Matt 😃

@zackemal1987 Месяц назад

I like the antique look of the piece

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks! me too 😀

@allochthonplays2978 Месяц назад

Monkey Puzzle is such an interesting wood. Nice job with it!

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks so much 😀

@marybethhuson295 Месяц назад

Look at that nice clean organized drawer! 😊

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Haha I wonder if it will stay that way lol 😀

@chrischambers5466 Месяц назад

I think that is bluddy lovely!...10 out of 10 from the Essex judge🥇

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks Chris 😀

@aaronneumeyer5572 Месяц назад

That would look great with a leafy, dark green plant in it. Very nicely done, sir.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Yes it would and I did think that when I put it on a window ledge in my bedroom 😀

@dianewages8977 Месяц назад

Really enjoyed watching you create! Your art never ceases to amaze!

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks so much Diane, so nice of you to say 😀

@pturner6175 Месяц назад

Well done! The eyes have it!!

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Haha thanks, that was nearly the title of this video, in fact I may just change it to that lol 😀

@DavidBird-uu8km Месяц назад

Very nice, the black add to the finish is a nice touch.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks David 😀

@DavidMillerTime80 Месяц назад

I like adding a little black to highlight the grain. Really comes alive when finished

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks so much David 😀

@RoyWCanada Месяц назад

Hi Mike, You could say you have been monkeying about with a puzzle. In all seriousness you solved the puzzle to make another stunning piece. I really like the shape and the colouring. Thanks for persevering to bring everyone this video. Looking forward to the next one. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Haha thanks Roy 😀

@kristikey8320 Месяц назад

I love monkey puzzle wood! Good job.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Me too, thanks Kirsti 😀

@leaannd.8786 Месяц назад

Love this wood. I think the black in the sealer was good. Except for the cracks it’s flawless. 👍😊

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks, nothing I can do about the cracks but the rest of it I like 😀

@rita1959-ps1bo Месяц назад

That bowl is amazing and I love the color.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks so much Rita 😀

@mirimeijers9053 Месяц назад

This was nice to watch, you took risks, you were patient, and the endresult was great :-) Love this bowl

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks Miri, playing safe is ok but can become boring 😀

@cbakerpt Месяц назад

It was nice to see an expert become "novice" when you reversed direction for the interior carving out. Viewers could appreciate the difficulty when learning this skill.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks, I have no problems showing when I struggle to do something new, I'm no different to everyone else and I want everyone to see me just have a go, even if I fail.

@tomburns7544 Месяц назад

I absolutely love the shape you chose to make out of this. That reversed upper curve(?) makes me think of an ancient Greek pot.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks Tom, I was thinking the exact same thing 😀

@rockybosarge Месяц назад

Really enjoyed this turning. You have a great talent and I appreciate you sharing it.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks so much Rocky 😃

@markduggan3451 Месяц назад

As always, it's a stunning turning.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Wow, thank you Mark 😀

@vincenthardman7691 Месяц назад

Turned out looking great. Nice work Mike.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thank you! Cheers Vince 😀

@user-fr1wj6co2n Месяц назад

Excellent coloring on it Mike. Another wonderful piece.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks Ronald 😀

@LOTGiscool Месяц назад

Another very fine product, and a great way to start off today, Tuesday, April 7, 2024. I love the patterns in this piece.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thank you so much! 😀

@MGDesignsWoodworking Месяц назад

Great looking bowl. I love the rustic look of it.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Me too! thanks 😀

@amieclay8409 Месяц назад

Lovely and interesting! The monkey puzzle wood projects always turn out so neat! Smooch for Hooch 😘😘😘

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks Amie, they are hard but so worth the effort, Hooch send a smooch back 😀

@dellearts Месяц назад

Gorgeous! What a great portion to make a bowl from.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thank you very much! 😊

@joeribak Месяц назад

The amount of black in the shellac was just right. The black reads as a neutral “color”. So, it only added to “calm down” the overall look. The black rim with gold in the grain, great! I might have used clear instead of black in the cracks. That way, even if you can’t feel the crack, they won’t look like a crack, I think. Overall, beautiful bowl and a great job! Thanks Mike!

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks Joe, cracks are all part of wood so I don't mind them being there as they help tell a story. All the best, Mike 😀

@kushkevtv2969 Месяц назад

Another great turning Mike, always looking forward to the next one 😊 Glad to see you are getting settled in, hope all is well.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks, yes all settled in well, kids and dogs love it here 😀

@simon54131 Месяц назад

Thoroughly enjoyable to watch and another lovely piece at the end 🙂

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Cheers Simon 😀

@janeoverby2151 Месяц назад

That is beautiful, Mik.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks Jane 😀

@Dougiearmstrong-ib4mf Месяц назад

What a stunning bowl,the back was a good choice and i like the gold embelishment.I passed a park today and noticed a new monkey puzzel tree it made me think of you and when i came home surprise what were you going to turn a lovely piece of monkey puzzle.well done Mike brill.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks Doug, so strange how these coincidences happen 😀

@donnagreen7386 Месяц назад

Lovely big bowl Mike. I love the black but agree purple would’ve been awesome too 💜

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Haha thanks Donna 😀

@bevharrison8157 Месяц назад

We had a monkey puzzle tree that was uprooted in a storm and the wood was very fibrous , I imagine not easy to turn but you have turned it into a thing of beauty, gorgeous pastel shades , a unique piece , thanks once again .😊

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks Bev, not easy but if you can keep your tools sharp you can get through it 😀

@charmainerohde8575 25 дней назад

Love the grain patterns in this beautiful bowl. The shape reminds me of American Navajo pottery. Another stunner, Mike!

@MikeHolton 25 дней назад

Thanks! I know what you mean, it does have that look 😃

@racheldray1057 Месяц назад

The black in the shellac is perfect as is the darker rim. I think this is one of the best looking bowls, the combination of colour, wood choice and shape is spectacular. It would have pride of place in my house, that's for sure.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks so much Rachel but you can't have it 😂

@racheldray1057 Месяц назад

@@MikeHolton So mean!

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

@@racheldray1057 Haha I know 😀

@baconsoda Месяц назад

The colour worked really well, despite my initial thoughts... you win! Best Wishes, Brendan.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Haha thanks Brendan, I had no more idea than you if it would work or not lol 😂

@jimmoorepa Месяц назад

I always enjoy your video composition for my learning experience it's as much art as the piece. Your work is also amazing too. Thanks for the inspiration!

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thank you so much Jim 😀

@rogerpearson6232 Месяц назад

I really like the piece. Like how the knots are in a circle around the bowl. Very open grain=horrible time trying to get smooth. Great job.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks Roger, the knots are very distinctive on Monkey Puzzle, it's really the only reason I entertain turning it 😀

@sandracook455 Месяц назад

Another beautiful piece.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thank you so much 😊

@jlivewell Месяц назад

The color turned out better than I thought it would. Your instincts worked very well. It is beautiful.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks! I appreciate it 😀

@Mx-Alba Месяц назад

Wow, that's beautiful!

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks Alba 😀

@shaunbutler8481 Месяц назад

To quote George Formby: 'Turned out nice again'. Well done Mike - seemed quite a challenge.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Haha thanks Shaun, I used to love watching George Formby films 😀

@cazdough6565 Месяц назад

i love the bowl, i also love your previewing write up - very descriptive, the red/purple dye sounds an interesting option for a future project too

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks so much Caz 😀

@TheDiane48 Месяц назад

Absolutely beautiful. I love the color.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thank you so much! 😃

@haroldhoskison7239 Месяц назад

The black shellac added to make a great bowl!

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks Harold 😀

@shelleysnailparlour2392 Месяц назад

Another gorgeous work of art Mike ❤😊 The black and gold really does look amazing, with the black stain added to the golden tone of the shellac, bringing out the contrast of the Monkey Puzzle wood. Just perfect. I don’t think you are, “giving in to temptation” you’re just listening to your inner artist’s voice! 😊❤

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks so much Shelley, so nice of you to say 😀

@joshdedrick6162 Месяц назад

I like the look of the dyed shellac, almost a smoky effect but smoother. Don't listen to the haters!

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks, actually I'm surprised there has not been any yet lol 😀

@3pawmom Месяц назад

Love the shape!!!!!

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks so much 😀

@nikkia9506 Месяц назад

That's beautiful. As soon as you mentioned dying it black, I was a bit worried, but it really brought out the pattern and grain of the wood. It may be a difficult and time-consuming wood to turn, but the results are so worth the effort.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks Nikki, it was a tough one but like you said, worth it lol 😀

@susannah4Him 11 дней назад

This has been a fascinating process! I was one who was screaming “No!” re: the black paint, but it turned beautifully!

@MikeHolton 11 дней назад

Haha thanks Susannah 😃

@MichaelReaney-eq7oy Месяц назад

love this one Mike, the monkey puzzle looks cool, not turned any myself yet. The tinting worked really well.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks Michael 😀

@chrispaine5551 Месяц назад

challenging bowl but you got there in the end

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks Chris, sanding was a real pain!!! 😀

@user-mj7is9xg9n Месяц назад

Another great piece, Mike!

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Glad you like it John 😀

@DPerney1 Месяц назад

Just lovely.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks 😀

@markjupina178 Месяц назад

Very nice piece of turning. Well done!

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks Mark 😀

@marykayhansen775 Месяц назад

I enjoyed your video. Very lovely bowl. Thanks for sharing

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thank you very much Mary 😀

@TheMessyStudio Месяц назад

That turned out really pretty, Mike!

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks Billy 😀

@barbfilion5646 Месяц назад

Awesome....yes I was one screaming...lol Turned out lovely, nice beefy bowl. 🤗

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thank you Barb😋

@shawndesjardins3841 Месяц назад

Looks great as usual.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thank you! Cheers Shawn 😀

@squareandlevel Месяц назад

Fantastic piece of turning Mike, I really liked the shape and the black dye on the rim was a great call. Hope all is well sir. Have a great day! Scott

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks Scott, the black dye was a bit of a risk but we try these things so we can learn. Can't wait to see your next project. 😀

@benketteridge9150 Месяц назад

I'm reminded of greek bronze containers. Interesting final colour.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Me too, thanks Ben 😀

@brycegenevaostler9359 Месяц назад

Mike, the size and shape of the bowl is very nice. The black dye in the shellac was and nice touch. Thanks I'll

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks Bryce 😀

@beverlym5465 Месяц назад

It’s very pretty! I love your work. ❤

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks so much Beverly 😃

@OKHall Месяц назад

Nice bowl. Well done.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks! 😀

@paulcraven4876 Месяц назад

Nice Huge Pot/Bowl

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks Paul 😀

@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound Месяц назад

Beautiful bowl Mike.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks Doug 😀

@lynnettejohns4733 Месяц назад

Beautiful!

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks Lynnette 😀

@loranwfry-zu9pu Месяц назад

Very nice work Mike.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks Loran 😀

@debramacnabb1704 Месяц назад

nice that you have your tools all together and handy nice what that piece of wood came out out of this world and big plus is you got another large piece to work later

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks Debra 😀

@ceciliarunnoe1463 Месяц назад

With regard to temptation, I half expected you to say “the wood made me do it”

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Haha well it did 😀

@stevewall3246 Месяц назад

Another lovely piece of work had memorised. I didn’t think the black was going to work however you proved me wrong yet again the black and gold on the top rim was absolutely beautiful. Another masterpiece thoroughly enjoyed watching this look forward to the next one. Keep the channel going and keep the videos coming.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks so much Steve, I will do my best 😀

@edzardpiltz6348 Месяц назад

Lovely rustic piece😘

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thank you! 😊

@Colganology Месяц назад

Fantastic as always! Growing up in Cornwall we always had a bowl around that size called a 'Crowdy Crawn'. Everything went in there ... keys, receipts, dog leads, everything! Indispensible. Now I want one! :)

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

haha sounds good, is a Crowdy Crawn also an instrument? I think I've heard of it before 😀

@Colganology Месяц назад

@@MikeHolton It is! It's a kind of deep bodied tambourine or bodhran. I'm not sure which came first but one inspired the name of the other!

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

@@Colganology Ah thanks for confirming

@jonathan-il1ky Месяц назад

Really love the finish

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks Jonathan 😀

@nicholasscott3089 Месяц назад

Lovely peace, but I have the best one. 👌

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks Paul and yes you do 😃

@deborahfaulk5532 Месяц назад

Very pretty!

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thank you! 😊

@lv_woodturner3899 Месяц назад

The bowl looks terrific. Very well done. I can imagine the effort cutting away all that end grain, and then the hours to sand out the tool marks. Never fun. Good that the cracks were easy to stabilize with the CA glue. To paraphrase the name of a famous play and film "A Bowl for All Seasons". LOL Dave.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Haha thanks Dave, I think this will be my last monkey puzzle for a while, well until the memory of the sanding nightmare has ended lol 😀

@donaldadams5342 Месяц назад

I have never heard of a Monkey Puzzle tree before Mike, but it does seem to have some interesting characteristics. The end grain does seem to create some problems while turning but it seems to resolve with a lot of time & care in sanding. Quite a nice idea staining the sealer as it suited this wood. Nice shape to the bowl & it finished well with the shellac. Well done my friend, it is a very pleasant bowl to look at. Cheers, Don from South Australia.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks Don, the wood is also called Chilean Pine and is native to Chile and Argentine although it was brought to the UK in 1795 and it's done quite well over here.