Turning HIGHLY Figured Maple Guitar Stock into a Bowl: Woodturning Project

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Join us on an exciting woodworking journey as we repurpose a highly figured plank of maple originally destined for a guitar into a beautiful bowl. Follow on as I go though all the steps needed to turn raw wood into a stunning piece of functional art. Guitar stock wood are those pieces of wood that are highly figured and selected to make the most beautiful instruments.
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@JanMorris-pj9pe 2 месяца назад

My husband and I spent this evening (our 54th wedding Anniversary) watching your video. He's a guitar player so we were curious to see the end result of the beautiful maple. Lovely bowl!

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thanks Jan and congratulations on 54 years, that is just amazing! 😍 😀

@bnaivar 2 месяца назад

I don't think I've ever seen a piece of wood that had such a difference in grain pattern that wasn't a burl. Another beautiful piece Mike.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thanks! I think this almost has it all lol 😀

@edwardukleja4583 2 месяца назад

So often the simple approach gives the best results, this is a perfect example of that.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thanks Edward and I completely agree 👍

@dellearts 2 месяца назад

Keeping that section of edge was such a good decision. It looks great. And the simple design of the bowl really shows the beauty of that wood. It's gorgeous!

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thank you very much! 😀

@shawndesjardins3841 2 месяца назад

What a spectacular piece of wood. Burled, salted, curly, quilted, mineral streaks. Pretty much everything maple has to offer, except Birdseye, in one piece of wood. As a guitar wood lover, I think that would have made an awesome bookmatched guitar top.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Couldn't agree more! 😁

@valeriehenschel1590 2 месяца назад

I am surrounded by big leaf maple trees full of figured and burl wood. It is one of my favorite woods to turn just because each piece is like birthdays and Christmas for the final results. And each piece is unique.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

It really is and you are so luck to be surrounded by such beauty 😀

@pennyperry9561 2 месяца назад

Exquisite choices about releasing the natural beauty of the grain and live edge. Love hearing your thoughts as well. I feel honored to have a front row seat in view of your process. Really a joy to see this unfold.😊

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much Penny, really appreciate your words and your support! 😀

@judithstanka6471 2 месяца назад

With wood as with people - the imperfections make it interesting and loveable.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

I completely agree Judith 😀

@racheldray1057 2 месяца назад

What an amazing piece of wood, and you did it justice! I loved your design for the edge - genius!

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much Rachel 😀

@duncanpickford9098 2 месяца назад

What a fabulous result.! Your sense of how to get the best out of a piece of wood never seems to fail. 10/10

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thank you very much Duncan 😊

@joeribak 2 месяца назад

With your track record, I’m beginning to expect a beautiful result in each video. But don’t change a thing! Keep up the great work Mike. 😊

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thanks Joe, I will always try my best 😀

@nicholastroop6544 2 месяца назад

Gorgeous work as ever. And even as a guitarist myself, I think turning a bowl with it was the right choice.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thank you very much, unfortunately I have no musical ability at all 😀

@simon54131 2 месяца назад

Once more your skill has brought out the beauty hidden inside the wood. Great work.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much Simon 😀

@peterloos8027 2 месяца назад

What a beauty!!! The simple design of the bowl brings the attention to the gorgious wood and that enhances the design in it’s turn…. Not surprised you just had to buy this piece of maple Mike!!

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thank you very much, I bought more as well 😁

@WilsonPhotography1 2 месяца назад

I like the way you were thinking when selecting how to cut your blank. Beautiful piece.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much my friend, I think I made the right choice 😀

@NomaD_203 2 месяца назад

Love the simplicity and natural beauty of this piece. It's one of my favorites that I've watched you make so far.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thanks Noma! I really appreciate that 😀

@nikkiewhite476 2 месяца назад

The grain and chatoyance in this piece is astounding! It is almost mesmerizing. I zoomed in on the bowl while paused, while that doesn't give the full effect it was still beautiful. Thank you

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much, you will find some bigger pictures on my social media 😀

@walshjp17 2 месяца назад

What a gorgeous slab of Maple! And an even better turning. Well done, Mike.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much 😊

@stmrev 2 месяца назад

I kept trying to imagine it as a guitar. I imagine that would have been beautiful too, but this is glorious, and you still have another portion of the piece to use on another project.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thanks and indeed I do, I have an idea what to do with it and you will find out in a month or two 😀

@vincenthardman7691 2 месяца назад

Thank you for sharing Mike, the bowl is going to make a great centre piece. It turned out looking awesome, I really like that you kept the live edge portion. You must have the patience of a saint, 5 coats and 6 hours wait between each one. Mike's 2nd hobby must be watching paint dry. 🙂

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Haha thanks 🤣

@MGDesignsWoodworking 2 месяца назад

Very beautiful bowl. I really like the shape you cut the rim and the bit of live edge.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much, I just had to leave that bit in 😀

@amieclay8409 2 месяца назад

WOWZAH!! It’s like it’s made of molten gold. Love the piece and here’s a smooch for Hooch 😘😘

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thanks Amie and Hooch says hi and thanks 😀

@BellyBTNFuzz 2 месяца назад

That wood is stunning and so is your ability to turn it

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much 😀

@Vinimarshall450 2 месяца назад

Put that up for sale Mike , dont let the mrs claim it , un less she buys it ,,its lovely gorgeous finish i know it took a lot longer to get there thn we see 👍👍👍

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Haha thanks Vini, I will be selling this one, my wife has too much already 😀

@donnagreen7386 2 месяца назад

That’s beautiful Mike!! As always. I love how you shape each piece to bring out the best in the wood. Love it 😃

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much Donna, I think I got it right on this piece 😀

@stevehaas3684 2 месяца назад

Mike, love the new shop. It’s wonderful you found a good place and have “picked up where you left off “. Your videos are a wonderful stress reliever after a long day at work. Thank you from Tennessee.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much Steve, so glad that you find my work relaxing, all the best, Mike 😀

@charmainerohde8575 2 месяца назад

Enjoy hearing your thoughts as you make your decisions. So much going on in the figuring of the wood. Stunning, elegant piece!

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thanks Charmaine, this wood is just so beautiful 😀

@jlander9940 2 месяца назад

Another very nice outcome indeed The finish is just right for the maple, keeping its true colours while enhancing the grain Great work, Mike .

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thank you! Cheers! 🙂

@avinut 2 месяца назад

Sitka spruce is commonly used for guitar tops. It took forever to find some that was the size I wanted, not pre sized for a guitar. Finally found some quarter sawn. The grain is perfectly straight, no figure whatsoever. This is why it is the go to wood for aircraft construction. Awesome project!

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thanks, very interesting! 😀

@LOTGiscool 2 месяца назад

Beautiful as usual, Michael! An object befitting the center of a wooden coffee table of the rustic living room of a log cabin.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Hahahaha, thanks my friend 😀

@L.J._Productions 2 месяца назад

I really enjoy your videos. Your passion and appreciation for what you do is inspiring.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much Rick, I really appreciate that 😀

@johnwilliams8818 2 месяца назад

Perhaps a vase for the other half? It looks like there are some really nice, separate patterns, that may join together nicely.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

I have another idea for it but I do have more slabs from this place 😀

@greatbigchicken2001 2 месяца назад

Another beautiful bowl. The figure in the wood is gorgeous. I love that you keep the shape simple to let the beauty of the wood really shine through.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much 😀

@gluey27 2 месяца назад

Love the natural edge, Beautiful maple bowl.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thanks Shirley, I love it too 😀

@GaryGlass-DriftwoodTurner 2 месяца назад

Beautifully turned Mike, glad you saved that natural edge!

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thanks, me too 😊

@lv_woodturner3899 2 месяца назад

The still pictures look so much better than the video, but as you said cannot do justice to the magic of mother nature in this wood. I love the platter. Very well done. Good idea to have a simple shape and let the wood speak. There is a well known guitar company (at least in the US) called Martin Guitar less than 1hr drive from my place. I have toured the factory, but they do not sell pieces of wood, only the laser cutouts for the round sound hole. I have some scraps of mahogany which were given to a turning club member who was a friend of someone who worked in the wood preparation area. The mahogany looks normal, no special figure. Dave.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thanks Dave, I could have spent all my money in this place. Luckily I left with only 5 planks lol

@taysider01 2 месяца назад

At the end of the day, you have made a fantastic job. The natural edge adds to the look. Where some might have turned it out, you chose to leave it in and it's beautiful.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thanks David, I just had to get some of that edge in, all the best, Mike 😀

@huberthicks9080 2 месяца назад

The wood speaks for itself. Nicely done, Mike.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thanks Hubert, I completely agree 😀

@brycegenevaostler9359 2 месяца назад

Mike, WOW!!! This is one of your best pieces. Love the natural finish. Keep up the good work. Thanks.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thank you! Cheers Bryce, I'll do my best 🙂

@mattgraham4025 2 месяца назад

Wow, Mike, you definitely have a knack for finding beautiful wood. Another amazing piece! I love the choice to retain part of the natural edge.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thanks Matt, the edge there was so beautiful I just had to keep a piece 😀

@jamesbeatty3213 2 месяца назад

Hello stranger lol another beautiful piece thank you for the video can't wait for another notification of a new video...happy turning

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Haha thanks, my friend 😀

@paulevans180 2 месяца назад

Fantastic piece the grain patterns really show the beauty of the wood with little bit of live edge which just finishes the bowl off

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thank you very much Paul 😀

@hoppers2010 2 месяца назад

What a fantastic grain on that piece Mike. Thanks again for sharing your time and projects with us.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

My pleasure! 😀

@cynthiahamptonprince9449 2 месяца назад

Another stunning piece of art! The grain is incredible, and I'm so glad you left the live edge. I can only imagine how fantastic it looks up close. Excellent!! 😊

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much Cynthia, the grain is amazing it looks so much better in person😀

@nicholasguymer3471 2 месяца назад

Music for the eyes. Great bowl. 👍

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thank you! Cheers! Nicholas 😀

@williamriley-le9zo 2 месяца назад

Hello Mike. Maple is such a beautiful wood to look at and work with. I think you hit the trifecta with this piece. Beautiful figuring, nice chatoyances', & the spalting. I was turning a small piece yesterday and suddenly I got a hint of a scent of the maple. Then it dissipated. Like a perfume on a beautiful woman walking by. LOL, never-mind me. The live edge gives it just enough of a raw quality to finish it off very nicely. I didn't hear any comments about how cold you were so I'm assuming your heater must be up to the job. Congrats again on the move, the new shop and good seeing you back at the lathe. Take care and keep turning. Bill Riley.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Hi Bill and thanks so much, I know exactly what you mean about the smell, I love it. This wood was just so nice it made my job so easy. So nice when everything comes together. All the best, Mike

@125rin 2 месяца назад

Much character this one has😊

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

And strong with the force as well 😀

@VickiAndersonwoodturning 2 месяца назад

Absolutely love the shape you decided for this piece. Breathtakingly beautiful.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much Vicki 😀

@OmegaPrime76 2 месяца назад

That grain just pops! Awesome bowl Mike!

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thanks my friend, the wood did all the work for me 😀

@debramacnabb1704 2 месяца назад

wow buddy you have a artists eye to see the wonders in the wood great job thanks

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Wow, thank you Debra 😀

@ericparramore5136 2 месяца назад

Figured maple is beautiful

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Yes it is eric, I just love it 😀

@paulkupperman7049 2 месяца назад

Beautiful wood, beautiful piece. If you haunt the guitar-wood shop more, you might keep your eye out for pieces of Black Limba. It's got amazing figure and is commonly used for guitar bodies.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thanks Paul, I bought another 4 slabs from there but non were black limba, I'll give them a call 😀

@pturner6175 2 месяца назад

Now I know how to apply danish oil I will be using it more often. Lovely piece.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Cool, one thing is you must let each coat dry before applying the next, if you apply too early it can get sticky 😀

@allochthonplays2978 2 месяца назад

Mable burl is so amazing. Beautiful piece!

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

It really is!🙂

@thenash4822 2 месяца назад

Beautiful amber waves of (wood) grain! The design is perfect, the edge came out perfectly. I wasn't sure what you were going to do with the edge, and it was a pleasant surprise. Nicely done, Mike!

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thank you very much my friend 😊

@DavidBird-uu8km 2 месяца назад

Very nice I can see the face in the bowl. A beautiful piece of wood.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thanks, I'll go look 😃

@robboland9857 2 месяца назад

A beautiful piece of maple, stunning. You and the wood have made a outstanding work of art sir. Thanks for sharing your work with us.🌿 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thank you very much Rob 😀

@peterthornton8520 2 месяца назад

What a great piece. The character of the wood is amazing. Would look great with some Bunches of Grapes on. Well done.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Not a bad idea, I love grapes 😀

@user-hk5lo5lt3k 2 месяца назад

What a beautiful result !!!! It’s always such a pleasure to see your ideas come to fruition in such glorious fashion.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much! 😀

@jeramiahcrosier3481 2 месяца назад

Wow - really turned out to be elegant! I like the shape, I think that it works perfectly for this piece.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much! ☺️

@Buttermilk3696 2 месяца назад

Wow!! Figure galore!!

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

I know, it's everywhere!! 😀

@deborahthompson258 2 месяца назад

You always amaze me with the wood you find and what you do with it. I also love that you will try to keep a natural part on the piece. Great job. 😊❤

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thanks Deborah, the edge was so beautiful I have to keep part of it 😀

@williamweaver4946 2 месяца назад

That is a beautiful piece of maple, and you did it justice. Great job as always Mike.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thank you very much William 😊

@johnbuchanan578 2 месяца назад

Another beautiful piece, the grain is just stunning.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thank you very much John

@wolfgangpokorski4483 2 месяца назад

I love that discus-edge you made here, that really matches perfectly with the amazing wood. As a hobby guitarist my heart cries for each guitar that is not built, but that's a great alternative for that piece of wood, another Holton - Masterpiece ❤

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thanks Wolfgang, don't worry, the shop had far nicer pieces that I could not afford that will go on to make beautiful instruments 😀

@brendadriver2702 2 месяца назад

That wood is beautiful! I love the bit of live edge. Thanks Mike!

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Glad you like it Brenda 😁

@tomburns7544 2 месяца назад

Absolutely stunning. The shape is so elegant!

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much Tom 😀

@BarbaraShelton-xz9vn 2 месяца назад

Rustic but elegant. Bravo!

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thanks Barbara 😀

@nanalefevre3670 2 месяца назад

I love that bowl, the wood is beautiful. Such talent!

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much Nana 😀

@rhiannonpoole6019 2 месяца назад

I'm really enjoying your videos and learning about a completely new-to-me skill, thank you. Love the dog, too,

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

You are so welcome Rhiannon, the dog's name is Hooch 😀

@robertskinkis7596 2 месяца назад

Great job !!! The grain is so beautiful. You design all of your projects so well !!! Great start for your new shop.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thank you! Cheers Robert 😀

@bevharrison8157 2 месяца назад

Simply stunning. I do like the oriental style . Thanks mike😊

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Awesome! Thank you Bev 😀

@karenstafford724 2 месяца назад

That's us absolutely gorgeous and I love the wood and the markibgs in it.❤❤❤❤❤

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much Karen 😊

@maudwelford1843 Месяц назад

A STUPENDOUS PLATTER MARK👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💕🇬🇧

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks Maud, but who is Mark 😅😂😃

@Angela-en6oh 2 месяца назад

Hello Mike - well this one really shows what a fantastic eye you have for seeing the potential in a piece of wood. It is so beautiful. A real treasure! Thank you for sharing your delight in turning it.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

You're welcome Angela, this wood did all the hard work for me, not even I could mess it up 😀

@billthompson9482 2 месяца назад

Looks great so glad you are back in action.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Me too! 😀

@ndavidson1980 2 месяца назад

I think this is mr favourite piece by you so far.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thanks, it is high up on my list as well 😀

@nikkia9506 2 месяца назад

A natural wood guitar made from that piece of wood, complete with the burl at the bottom, would've been my pride and joy, and I don't play guitar 😅 Gorgeous result.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Well said and I agree and neither do I lol 😀

@markduggan3451 2 месяца назад

Your skill helped bring out the best of the wood.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thanks Mark 😀

@susannah4Him 2 месяца назад

I really love this bowl! The wood, the lines, the live edge - amazing! And thank you for the repeated information. I forget easily (like the step of isopropyl alcohol) and have never known some things (like blonde shellac) that more experienced woodworkers know.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thanks Susannah, I keep repeating everything as I easily forget as well 😀

@susannah4Him 2 месяца назад

@@MikeHolton 😄

@ronniekeates3349 2 месяца назад

What a pretty wood grain!

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

It's just a bit nice 🙂

@ianlee9755 2 месяца назад

This is one of my favourite videos you have done, beautiful piece.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Wow, thank you Ian 😀

@2CraftySeniors 2 месяца назад

I was hoping you'd keep that lovely edge... and you did. This piece is gorgeous.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much, we were thinking along the same lines 😀

@harryhamilton298 2 месяца назад

A beautiful, elegant piece. Good choice picking up that wood at the shop!

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thanks Harry 😀

@Colganology 2 месяца назад

Beautiful wood. Lovely bowl :)

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much 😀

@dtaylor194 2 месяца назад

Looks good. I love that figure in the wood.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Me too! So glad I found this piece 😀

@davidbaxter5132 2 месяца назад

What a lovely piece of wood, a clean design (I am always in favour of keeping some natural edge if possible) and a super execution of it - another beautiful bowl, Mike; thank you for sharing with us.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thank you very much David, your words mean so much 😊

@davidjowett8195 2 месяца назад

That's better as a bowl that everyone can see and use that as a guitar. What a beautiful piece of timber to work with, and we have the prospect of another to come. Thank you for sharing

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thank you very much David, I have a great idea for the other side but you will have to wait a month or two 😀

@geedee1999 2 месяца назад

The 5 coats of Danish oil has really brought the wood back to life. Another great piece Mike. Well done.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thanks 👍 🙂

@arnoldpluim8094 2 месяца назад

Beautiful I couldn't do better. Thanks for the idea of shopping.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much 😊

@c.a.chambers68 2 месяца назад

Wow what a stunning piece of wood - looks amazing finished, absolutely loving that live edge on it too

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thanks, I just had to leave that in there 😀

@chrisdodds3383 2 месяца назад

All I can say Mike , is WOW. 👍

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thanks Chris 😀

@codymccormick3593 2 месяца назад

Beautiful piece Mike. You made all the right choices letting the wood speak for itself.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thank you very much Cody 😀

@jessiewilliams7945 2 месяца назад

Mike. Your videos make me want to get a lathe

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Haha sorry about that 🤣

@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound 2 месяца назад

Love it. You did a fantastic job of turning it. I really like the decisions you made all along the way. The DO is a great finish for it as well. Such a beautiful piece of wood. An absolutely stunning bowl/platter turned from it.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much Doug, the wood made my job easy ☺️