This time it's KNOBS OFF - A Monkey Puzzle Woodturning project

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First time it was knobs on and now it's knobs off, as I'm always eager to please I got another piece of monkey puzzle tree to see how it would look with the knobs off. Does it look any better? I'll let you decide. A Monkey Puzzle Woodturning project
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@stmrev День назад

Those knob areas are really outstanding!

@MikeHolton День назад

Thanks 😃

@johnbrereton4756 2 месяца назад

Never seen monkey puzzle turned before, what a beuteful wood. As usual you turn a puzzle into a prize

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thanks John, I love turning it 😊

@dountoothers7052 4 месяца назад

Like that you STOP often to check the progress. It’s almost a meditation watching you practice your art.

@MikeHolton 4 месяца назад

Thanks so much, I have a lot of people who watch my videos just to help them relax

@LOTGiscool 4 месяца назад

I really like the patterns where the knobs were! How naturally beautiful!

@MikeHolton 4 месяца назад

I think so too, I have a couple of larger pieces of this I'll be playing around with this year 😀

@2011griz 6 месяцев назад

Knobs off, for sure. Beautiful. Love how it was a process of discovery. Those are the best, eh?

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Yes they are! I love it when I have no pressure to turn a specific item I can just see what comes out 😀

@2CraftySeniors 2 месяца назад

That turned out stunning. I love the way the grain forms such interesting patterns through the wood. The form of the vase is perfect for this wood as well.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thanks and I completely agree 😀

@ExpertBustice 10 месяцев назад

NOT THE KNOBS! Those are my favorite part! Still came out great, good work

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Haha thanks 😃

@cynthiacarl6391 5 месяцев назад

So wonderful to see bot worked, they turned out beautiful! Love the vase most!

@MikeHolton 5 месяцев назад

Thanks so much Cynthia 😊

@diannethomas6366 6 месяцев назад

This vas is absolutely AWESOME!!!!! I love the piece with the knobs off.

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Glad you like it Dianne, all the best, Mike 😀

@user-hu7pm2yd4u 27 дней назад

A truly beautiful work of art. All from a lump of wood.

@MikeHolton 27 дней назад

Thanks so much Stephen

@linfolmil 5 месяцев назад

I had never heard of Monkey Puzzle wood before. Your vase is beautiful!

@MikeHolton 5 месяцев назад

Thank you! I have lots more to have a go at 😊

@k9insomniac783 10 месяцев назад

I am astonished at what a cool piece of wood that is. I don’t think you could have found a better shape for it. I am jealous Side note. I’m so proud to own the bowl on the opening of the video. I can say I’m a true Holtonite!

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Haha, 'Holtonite' that's funny. The bowl you won is still one of my favourites, thanks as always, Mike

@damianlee8149 6 месяцев назад

I absolutely love monkey puzzle and think the form you have chosen really accentuates the beauty in the tree. “Knobs off” every time is the way to go

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Thanks Damian, I agree, I do like this one more 😀

@brucethebassbrand4564 10 месяцев назад

Knobs on, knobs off... hmmmm. Watched the previous... this one turned out beautiful. Thanks for the video's

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

They are very different and probably should not be compared 😃 All the best, Mike

@Redthumb45 10 месяцев назад

Just from the beginning, wouldn’t a saw be more practical? All in all a beautiful work!!

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

I would have been but sawing it a pain in the ### and turning them off was fun 😃

@stevebettany8778 10 месяцев назад

Alladins basket shape came out beautifully.

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

haha thanks, this shape will forever be known as that 😃

@barryrankin587 10 месяцев назад

I love the knots. I think people under-appreciate them. If they are solid, I like to display they in the things I build.

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

I would love to have more of my work around but I have two many 😃, really must get round to start selling a few. All the best and thanks, Mike 😃

@susannah4Him 7 месяцев назад

I like this so much better than the knobs on, and the finish so much better, too. Both are truly lovely pieces, though. Kudos to you for a truly lovely work of art!

@MikeHolton 7 месяцев назад

Thanks so much Susannah, this was so much fun to make 😀

@markhannum1005 10 месяцев назад

After that goofy looking lamp you sure redeemed yourself. That vase was BEAUTIFUL! Well done, sir. Mark Springfield, MO.

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Glad you liked it Mark, all the best and thanks for watching, Mike

@neilhfrancis1334 9 месяцев назад

This piece is about the best “Make it up as I go along” thus far. Thank you for taking us on an unplanned journey - great fun.

@MikeHolton 9 месяцев назад

Thanks Neil, I find projects like this way more fun as I can just 'play' with the wood and see what comes out.

@AmbrosiaR 10 месяцев назад

Whoa! There's so many colors in that one hunk of wood. Nice!

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

I know, it's just a bit amazing! 😃

@timelliott8047 Месяц назад

I’m a beginner and that is a beautiful piece!!! Thank you!!!!!!

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

You are so welcome and thanks 😀

@gregdownunderinOz 10 месяцев назад

Great job Mike. So pleased you did this one knobs off. Great shape and finish, I was amazed at the difference the shellac made to the overall finish.

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it Greg, I was so pleased with the way this one came out 😃

@philgallagher1 8 месяцев назад

It's quite remarkable how two pieces of wood from the SAME TREE can look so different depending on just one decision - nobs on or nobs off! I still can't decide which I prefer, so (if I could afford it) I would commission you to make me one of each!!!

@MikeHolton 8 месяцев назад

Haha thanks Phil, one of these might be going up for auction soon. All the best, Mike

@sandrawest2105 5 месяцев назад

It’s gorgeous! I also think that it looks slightly like translucent marble. But, I love that it is an exotic wood. Thank you. Peace 💫

@MikeHolton 5 месяцев назад

Thanks so much Sandra 😊

@kiwigirl6135 7 месяцев назад

Truly in awe of your craft… just love seeing the beauty emerge from the gnarly ❤

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Again you are so kind, thanks 😀

@danamorrow5352 10 месяцев назад

Very nice piece and the finish is wonderful. I don't think I have ever seen monkey puzzle before. Very pretty grain.

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Dana, the tree is from Chile but a few specimens were brought to the UK about 150 years ago and now they are not uncommon, they grow very slowly so large ones are protected. It's also known as Chilean pine

@tomburns7544 10 месяцев назад

I am really taken with the intense orange colours of the knots. I just kept thinking the colours of the the wood along with the swirly gain patterns reminded me a little of photos of Jupiter. Yes, I am fully-aware that I am weird. Great job as usual, Mike!

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Thank you! Cheers Tom, and yes you are right it does look like Jupiter, I guess I may be weird as well 😃

@tomburns7544 10 месяцев назад

@@MikeHolton Speaking as someone with a black belt in Weird Fu, I can assure you that you are a safe, stable person so don't worry too much and enjoy your vacation time. 🙂

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

@@tomburns7544 🤣😁 thanks, will do

@fionakronert5060 6 месяцев назад

Thank you Mike, that"s a very interesting piece, the wood colour and the natural silvering is beautiful

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Many thanks Fiona, I still have this piece and am keeping it, I love it 😀

@SpazedMick 10 месяцев назад

Definitely prefer the "nobless" monkey business - a very cool and unique look to the piece.

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Thanks so much 😊

@colinball1960 4 месяца назад

When you were starting and undecided on the finished item I was immediately thinking of a lidded biscuit barrel. Reducing the overall height and making a shorter box or a bowl with the bottom of the blank. However you have achieved a beautiful vase shaped work of art that I hadn't seen coming and you have definitely made the right decision. Truly beautiful.

@MikeHolton 4 месяца назад

Thanks Colin, I did think about doing a biscuit barrel before I started 😀

@haroldhoskison7239 10 месяцев назад

I like the contrast from the limbs on to limbs off. I like the limbs off bests.

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

I think I do too, the wood grain is stunning 😃

@larrylosciale9656 10 месяцев назад

That was brilliant! You could absolutely tell you were having fun.

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Larry, it was hard to stop, it's great to start turning with no idea of what shape you are looking for, just play about till it emerges 😃

@joesmith-es1zy 6 месяцев назад

The grain pattern where the knobs were looks like it would look really good carved into flowers.

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

I think you are right, it would look cool! 😀

@fionakronert5060 6 месяцев назад

OOOohhhhhh, Monkey Puzzle Excited!

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Haha enjoy 😀

@kristikey8320 10 месяцев назад

Wow! Definitely nobs off! Beautiful piece ❤️ 😍 💖

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Thank you Kirsti! 😊

@sherriedavidbroadbent1674 10 месяцев назад

Always a treat to watch skill bring out the beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Thank you very much, all the best, Mike 😃

@jaxxlawson4545 10 месяцев назад

Oh myyyyyyy.... I had a feeling knobs off would be stunning, but that is exceptional.. Great work puzzling out the form 😂

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Jaxx, it was fun trying to find it 😃

@mnp1964 8 месяцев назад

What a lovely piece love the way the limbs contrast against the rest of the grain nice job Mike Blessings

@MikeHolton 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much Wade 😀

@paulevans180 10 месяцев назад

What a fantastic looking piece of wood definitely better with knobs off.

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Paul, I totally agree 😃

@RobotRiedingerEd 10 месяцев назад

I definitely vote for knobs off. Happy turning.

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Thanks! I agree 😀

@larryjefferson2146 10 месяцев назад

Love this piece! A pot with a lid would have been interesting too.

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Yeah, haha if the seller has another I'll get it and try that 😃

@dougb100 10 месяцев назад

Always fun stopping the lathe to figure out the next move.

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

It is and there was a lot of this, first time I've really started turning with no idea what I was planning to do. 😃

@susanburrows5288 10 месяцев назад

I'm glad you tried the knobs off version, I think it turned out fantastically. I liked the lamp, but this one shows off the grain and color variations so well, it would have been a shame to miss out on. Thanks for your experimentation!

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Cheers Susan, I'm glad too, I'm trying to find some more of this so I can make a pot and a bowl 😃

@nikkiewhite476 2 месяца назад

I have stumbled on your channel and the algorithm is filling my feed with your videos. I love your artistic skill, you create such beautiful art when you just go loose, please keep it up!

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Wow, thank you Nikkie and welcome 😃

@bryaneltornerodemadera7397 10 месяцев назад

Oh definitely knobs off for me Mike. Another interesting and informative video. Thank you.

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it, I loved making this 😁

@OmegaPrime76 9 месяцев назад

Beautiful vase! I love everything you have created!

@MikeHolton 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much Paul, you are very kind

@garthkeck2003 10 месяцев назад

Beautiful. I'm glad you wen TV with knobs off.

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Me too! The wood is pretty amazing under there 😃

@MsSittinTall 10 месяцев назад

I know I am not the first, and I am sure I won't be the last to say how beautifulthis piece is!! Also with the shape, it is the perfect shape, to show off that unique wood grain. Wel'll done done, Mike. I love it ! ❤ from, Dona

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Thank you very much Dona, when I found that shape I was over the moon, the hard part was stopping 😂

@eileencollins3126 10 месяцев назад

I have a "few" pieces of Monkey Puzzle that I have been waiting to dry to a level they can be worked. Now, I am inspired to try one of them. Not all of them have knobs, but they should provide some very interesting color! When Monkey Puzzle is fresh, there is an incredible amount of sticky gooey pitch. Just bringing it home requires using a tarp, unless you want that stuff in the back of your car forever! Thanks for a great video. A Steady Rest is also on my list of things to get for my lathe.

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Eileen, I'll be taking delivery of my steady rest when I'm back off my holiday 😃

@ElmerMiller-cr6mj 8 месяцев назад

Wasn’t sure how this would finish out but it looks really quite attractive as the light plays off the polished wood grain 👍

@MikeHolton 8 месяцев назад

Thanks Elmer, this was a lot of fun 😀

@parrishej 10 месяцев назад

You’re the best wood turner on RU-vid John

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Wow thanks John, I really appreciate you saying that, I'm not sure I agree but I do try my best, kind regards, Mike

@philipsmith4597 10 месяцев назад

A truly beautiful piece, great finish. You took me back 20 years when i was given a lot of monkey puzzle logs from which I turned many bowls and vases and this video brought back the memory of the joy of uncovering the hidden beauty in this much overlooked wood.

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Philip! It really is an amazing wood, I need to find some more 😃

@archiehebron8944 10 месяцев назад

I like where you're going with this. You have a good eye, Mike.

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Archie, I had so much fun playing with the shape 😃

@ronaldfowler8394 10 месяцев назад

Beautiful piece of wood turning Mike! Had never heard of monkey wood until you made the lamp. Nowthat youve done the vase...., Definitely knobs off!

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Thanks 👍 it does look a lot nice 😃

@nanalefevre3670 8 месяцев назад

That is totally beautiful !!!! Really love that one.

@MikeHolton 8 месяцев назад

Thanks Nana, me too, it has a great feel to it

@stephenwilliams163 10 месяцев назад

I like it a lot better with the knobs off. My mind went to a juvenile place when you were trying to work out a shape for the piece. I'm not proud of that but there it is. You're a better man than I.

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Hahaha, shame on you 😃

@baconsoda 10 месяцев назад

That's lovely. I've never seen anyone cut the branch butts in that sharp profile before and it really works. Great job. Best Wishes, Brendan.

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Brendan, I had no real plan for this but as it evolved it just seemed a natural thing to do 😃

@alansimpson596 10 месяцев назад

Good point Brendan. Great to see a comment from you and I miss our companionship at the woodturnng club. You are a number one guy. If you wonder where I've got to I've become a full time demonstrator and am on a world tour. At this time I'm in Peru and feeling a bit homesick. Hope all is well wirh you.

@baconsoda 10 месяцев назад

Hi Alan, great to hear from you. All is good here but, sadly, I am not on a world tour but will name-drop you as often as I can to steal some of your glory. Maybe a coffee if you ever come home?

@brianroyle2533 6 месяцев назад

Much prefer KNOBS OFF ! Really nice Mike

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Thanks Brian, I'm with you on this 100% 😀

@1954JDR 10 месяцев назад

An absolutely beautiful piece.

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Thank you kindly! 😁

@davidbaxter5132 10 месяцев назад

Another super video, Mike. I must admit I prefer the 'knobs off' (RIP Frankie Howerd!) version, and you tempted me with the possibility of a lidded bowl (with the lid cut just above the branches, it would have been stunning - next time??) but this is a lovely vase, and as I commented previously, it is great to share the design journey with you! Thank you.

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Thanks David, the search has started for another piece of this to make a pot with lid 😃. Thanks as always my friend 😃

@vernonjjf 10 месяцев назад

Stunning stunning stunning.

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much Vernon 😃

@frankashworth5961 10 месяцев назад

So much work in the finish, I thought. Then, I saw the depth of subtlety and sheen, not seen in it's counterpart. Well done. From a N. Carolina fellow turner.

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Thanks so much Frank, this was just a pleasure to turn 😃

@stevefromlondon9175 10 месяцев назад

I have two logs of monkey puzzle which is nearly dry and it was good to see you turn that and what a beautiful job you have done. Regards Steve UK London

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Steve, I'm going to see if I can find some more 😃 great wood to turn

@user-zb9ee8mo4b 5 месяцев назад

I enjoy your watching you work. I appreciate that share your thoughts as you work.

@MikeHolton 5 месяцев назад

I appreciate that and thanks so much for watching 😀

@cindybaehr9500 6 месяцев назад

Thanks. I like the 'eyes'

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Me too Cindy 😀

@M33white66 10 месяцев назад

Knobs off!!! Gorgeous piece!

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Thanks! This was a lot of fun and the grain is just amazing 😃

@pturner6175 10 месяцев назад

Lovely piece. We used to have these trees growing in the grounds of my old school in India!

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Beautiful looking trees but very slow growing 😃, thanks, Mike

@AesculusPavia 10 месяцев назад

This one will surely have everyone going bananas!

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

You just had to do it didn't you 😂

@juliebarker1531 10 месяцев назад

another lovely piece. That timber is amazing

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Thank you very much Julie, I'm off to look for some more 😃

@juliafegurgur5211 10 месяцев назад

Love it, absolutely stunning. Great creativity, thanks for sharing.

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Thanks so much Julia 😁

@terryflynn2791 10 месяцев назад

A delight Mike it is always good to follow the timber .A lovely piece.Terry downunder

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Cheers Terry, I had fun with this one, playing around till I found something 😃

@nicholasscott3089 10 месяцев назад

Really lovely, beautiful work, fabulous colours. 😊

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Thanks so much Paul, you must pop over and take a look 😃

@nicholasscott3089 10 месяцев назад

I hope so asap. At the moment, Margaret is a little bit in need.

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

@@nicholasscott3089 indeed, look after her ☺️

@chrischambers5466 10 месяцев назад

First thing I thought of when I saw that blank was 'lidded biscuit barrel' 😎

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Hi Chris, that was mine as well, may still try and buy another lol 😃

@RoyWCanada 10 месяцев назад

Well what beautiful vase with an excellent shape and finish. I am glad I watched this Video because my neighbour has a very tall monkey puzzle tree. So I know how it should look if I ever get a piece, I don't want it cut down but she has commented how big it is getting. Thank you for the video I'm looking forward to the next one.👍

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Roy, the trees can get very large indeed but to take a very long time to get there. It will take a good while to dry out but certainly worth turning if you can get some, all the best, Mike

@evanrust7394 10 месяцев назад

Wow... absolutely stunning!

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much 😊

@Rogster559 4 месяца назад

Absolutely beautiful piece of art work

@MikeHolton 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much 😀

@lv_woodturner3899 10 месяцев назад

I love this piece, more so that the previous piece. The grain/colour around the branches looks terrific. I wish the colour would not darken, but it will. My heart sank when you have the catch. I wonder how much of the break was the steel being weakened by two screw holes. It may also have been a brittle alloy, or hardened and so brittle. So happy the piece stayed on the lathe. I hope you are enjoying your break. Dave.

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Hi Dave, I think I agree, taking the knobs off really lets you enjoy the natural colours of the wood. I would imagine the holes in the blade did not do it any favours, cheap import, you can buy replacements but I do not think I'll bother.

@dlawson716 10 месяцев назад

That turned out to be an amazing piece.

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Thanks 😃, I'm very happy with it

@andersstenqvist9790 10 месяцев назад

Those patterns reminds med of van Goghs nightskies.. 😃❤️🌠

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Anders, I know exactly what you mean 😃

@susanvasquez3625 10 месяцев назад

Just stunning! I love the shape, I love the colors, I love the grain... my ONLY wish would be for the knobs to all be on the upper curve. I think that would be incredible. (I know that by the time the shape resolved, the knobs were too low, but still... Hey! Maybe he has ANOTHER piece of monkey wood?! LOL)

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Hahah thanks Susan, I am already looking for more 😂

@davidtyers4903 10 месяцев назад

Quality as always. I quite like that form. It's different but it works.

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Glad you like it, it just seemed right 👍 😄

@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound 10 месяцев назад

I really like this vase with the limbs turned off. The colors and movement give loads of interest. Great job of explaining what you were thinking and doing.

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Cheers Doug, I had a lot of fun playing with this one 😄

@aldademoura7738 6 месяцев назад

Stunning piece, that is very, very beautiful 😊 love it 😀 amazing work.

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Thank you very much! 😄

@HuggieBear39 10 месяцев назад

Lovely vase you made there.

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Thank you! 😊

@mickwilson127 10 месяцев назад

Lovely result from, initially at least, a very unprepossessing piece of wood .

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Mick, I thought you had just invented a new word there but nope it's in the dictionary 😃 , and yes it was, th😂, all the best my friend, Mike

@katefranz9328 12 дней назад

Lovely piece!👍🏼

@MikeHolton 12 дней назад

Thanks Kate 😃

@maxkangen 10 месяцев назад

Love turning monkey puzzle just dont get enough here in Devon

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

It's pretty hard to get hold of which is a great shame. You need special permission to cut it down in the UK

@Tseringlhatso 9 месяцев назад

Oh my giddy aunt, that is GORGEOUS!

@MikeHolton 9 месяцев назад

There's a phrase I've not heard for a while, where are you from? All the best, Mike

@Tseringlhatso 8 месяцев назад

I'm a Glaswegian living in Aberdeenshire 😃 Just discovered your channel, but I've watched some other turners. For me, this piece is outstanding! just love it@@MikeHolton

@MikeHolton 8 месяцев назад

@@Tseringlhatso thanks again, my wife worked in Glasgow for 10 years working at the daily Record. All the best and welcome to the channel. Mike

@Tseringlhatso 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! Your wife will know Bearsden then 😊@@MikeHolton

@MikeHolton 8 месяцев назад

@@Tseringlhatso Yes she does, she even corrected my pronunciation of it's name lol

@DeborahDuval-tx6up 10 месяцев назад

So glad to see how this wood looks! I saw a huge monkey puzzle tree in Chile and have a small one growing in a pot! Love this beautiful piece!

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

It's an interesting wood, still classed as a softwood but the eyes have an amazing look to them.

@thehampshirewoodturner 10 месяцев назад

I do like that one Mike. I love the wood i love the shape i love the finish and i do love what you have done with it, another great job. Take care Steve. I did see somebody who hollowed these so that he could cut off a plastic bottle and slip down inside so it could be used as a proper vase which i always thought was a neat idea

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Steve, you would need something inside as like the other this one had a hole all the way through 😃. All the best my friend, Mike 😃

@LewisSkeeter 10 месяцев назад

Beautiful grain.

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

The close you look the more amazing it gets 😃

@user-lj6gq3bf5w 7 месяцев назад

Hi Mike, just to let you know how much your videos have helped me in learning about turning. I have been a wood worker for years, and more recently started turning.. IT IS truly a different animal than just wood working. Really enjoy watching your projects progress to the beautiful things they hecome. For example, "Knobs on - Knobs off'",, I definitely prefer "Knpbs off". Your "inlays" are really great and something I will try in the future. Best wishes from across the pond. Wayne ,Hutchinson, Twin Lakes, Wisconsin..

@MikeHolton 7 месяцев назад

Thanks so much Wayne, and I'm so glad that I am able to help you in some way. I love turning and love to try new things, they don't always work but we always learn something. All the best, and have a great day. Mike

@raydriver7300 10 месяцев назад

‘Turned’ out lovely, Mike. Enjoy your holiday as much as I’m enjoying mine - I’m in France with my son and his family 🌞

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Have fun Ray, I've been away for a few days at our static and then we are off to Tunisia on Friday, then back to the static without the kids! 😃

@raydriver7300 10 месяцев назад

@@MikeHolton You cruel man. Leaving your teenagers in a foreign country just to have some peace. You should be ashamed of yourself! Seriously, thanks for your prompt reply and have a great time 🌞

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

@@raydriver7300 Haha I would love to leave them there but we have paid for them to go to a summer camp for a week when we get back 🤣

@jeanlong4285 10 месяцев назад

It really is quite beautiful.

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Jean 😃

@planetluzzo9079 10 месяцев назад

Cheers from Oregon. These videos are so fun to watch! Thanks

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Glad you like them! All the best from the UK 😊

@WilsonPhotography1 10 месяцев назад

I definitely like this one better. Nice job.

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Good to hear, me too 😊

@johngenduso340 10 месяцев назад

Amazing results! It exceeded my expectations. Great job 👍

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Thank you John it did mine as well 😃

@Traceyhepler71 10 месяцев назад

Very cool! I always throw all of my used rags into the wood stove in case they combust. I had heard it can happen, so now I'm constantly worried about it!

@MikeHolton 10 месяцев назад

Far better to be cautious and safe! Keep doing it 👍