Got Moai?
Video | 1 years ago
The Easter Island Moai have fascinated me since childhood, so recently when a huge tree had to unfortunately be taken down in my back yard, I saw an opportunity. I had the tree service leave a 12 foot tall stump... which brings us to this video! My intent w...
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He Was Hidden in a Tree
Video | 1 years ago
Near crooked trails and winding streams, In morning mist glowed sunny beams, I walked beside my raven friend, around withered Ash the path did bend. Inside that Ash we heard a knock. "From within?" I asked in shock. I listened close and understood, Someone ...
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Lacewood on the Lathe
Video | 1 years ago
My first run in with Lacewood left me amazed! This stuff is easy to turn and absolutely brilliant when it shimmers in the light after a proper finish. With a chunk and thin board of cherry wood, and a nice big board of Lacewood, I make a bowl that has a shi...
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Making a Pipe Stand Fit for a Hobbit
Video | 1 years ago
I found some Honeysuckle scraps in my yard, out by the Red Door, from when I cleared the area last summer. When I saw them I knew they were meant for something special... If you've followed me for a while, you'll know I'm a huge Lord of the Rings fan (the b...
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From Spalted Board to Stunning Bowl: Woodturning Art
Video | 1 years ago
In this project, I use dimensional lumber, in this case a 1x3 inch Tamarind board, and turn it into a bowl, step by step. (The title says "stunning" but I'll leave the final determination up to you.) Thanks very much for watching! If you enjoy, please consi...
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A Gift from the Wind - Woodturning
Video | 1 years ago
The wind blew down a tree and I took a look at what I could use from it. To my surprise, there were veins of red in the otherwise clear white wood. So, I sharpened my chainsaw and did a little harvesting... and then picked a chunk to turn on my lathe. Thank...
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twisted wood #woodworking #wood
Short | 1 years ago
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Black and English Walnut Woodturning
Video | 1 years ago
Do two types of walnut look good in one bowl? I'll let you decide. One thing for sure, walnut is a pleasure to turn on my lathe. Top 5 for sure. Thanks for watching! Please consider subscribing if you enjoy what you see. There are products used and mentione...
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Easy Woodturning Beautiful Birch
Video | 1 years ago
My first time turning birch, and I love it! Back to turning this week but with a stable and not-so-sketchy chunk of wood like that last one. I chose this bowl blank for its simplicity in potential form as well as its grain patterns and obvious beauty. I hop...
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Punky Woodturning leads to Happy Critters
Video | 1 years ago
If you mix a bad chunk of wood with a bad idea, you might need to repurpose your project… So, instead of a rustic centerpiece, the end result was appreciated by some critters, and is a good fit out in my enchanted forest. Spalted and punky, cracked and orne...
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Making a Fatwood Pen
Video | 1 years ago
Back from an unwanted but necessary absence, I kick off 2025 with a pen making video. I'm not looking for any "welcome back" comments, I just wanted to get back in my woodshop and do a fun, easy, and rewarding project. I do appreciate all of you that have c...
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What to Do With a Leaning Tree
Short | 1 years ago
A very short but not a "short" video. No ads, just me offering you a hint that I'm returning soon to quasi-regular video production. No excuses. John 3:16 Get ready so you can be ready. Love to you all!
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