Absolutely gorgeous, I'm glad you found the wax useful Mike,it reflects the light very well. It's splash and finger print resistant and as you mentioned it can be useful for tools and your band saw bed.👍🏻

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks Dean, it worked so well 😀

@GoodWoodsuk.co.uk_ebay

Ай бұрын

It's more durable than microcrystalline wax alone,with a higher melting point. It's took so long to get it right but I think I've nailed it now.

Oh I think I've fallen in love with that style of bowl now! What a fantastic transformation!

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

I love these cookery channels 0:42 Introducing a whole fresh buffalo Steak 1:33 The completed coffee and walnut cake 9:27 The difficult choice between toffee sauce and maple syrup 10:44 It really is OK to use premade icing 12:23 Forming a chocolate ring doughnut 12:37 A cinnamon bagel can be rustic 19:37 The simple homemade rich tea biscuit in minutes 21:21 The ultimate chestnut chip cookie Love this bowl Mike, with all its burly charms and the video was absolutely delicious from beginning to end.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

LOL glad you enjoyed the meal! 😂

What a gorgeous bowl! Love the form as well as the wood. 😍

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much, I really like this one 😀

Hi Mike. I’ve caught you just in time as I’m leaving for work now. Thank you again for inviting me round and we’ll catch up soon. Talking of catching up; I’ve just bought two tickets for Makers Central on Sunday May 19th 🌞

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Hi Ray, I would love to go to makers and I will one day. At the moment it's a fair old hike from here and I have so much on I can;'t afford the time.

Hip, Hip, Huray! Your new bandsaw works perfectly. You should be happy with how the bowl turned out. It is gorgeous. Our chestnut forests were mostly devastated by disease. They were old and majestic. A terrible loss. However, with much work and research, some areas are starting to see a few chestnut trees return. Hopefully future generations once again will awe at their beauty and enjoy harvesting the nuts.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

I have heard about the blight but so glad it is starting to improve, it really is a beautiful tree 😀

Hi Mike that was a stunning piece of Chestnut burl. It was upgraded to awesome after you finished your turning prowess. One again another artistic gem. Thanks for the video looking forward to the next one.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks Roy, this one worked out way better than I had hoped 😀

It looks like chestnut makes a fabulous visually textured finish, whilst taking a really smooth texture in the hand. Love it.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

It does! The wood grain is smooth and beautiful 😀

What a Stunner with all the natural wood and bark features!

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

This one really turned out well 😀

Ok, so you really aren't fair Mike. Everytime I think I have my top favourites lined up, you go and present us with another stunning piece 😍 Love the shape. Actually love everything about it. Thanks for sharing Mike.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks Fiona, I must admit I think this has made it to my top ten 😀

Super bowl, Mike. I agree it is OK to lose the bark, especially on a piece as good as this burl - absolutely love the finished bowl - you just keep getting better!

@MikeHolton

29 күн бұрын

Thanks David! So nice of you to say 😀

i totally get it when you keep looking at this bowl and turning it around, it is fascinating. Love the shape, love that you did not use any resin or glue, just great.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Beening stuck at home most of the time due to disabilities I’m not that I’m complaining I love watching your channel the creations that you make with the tone of your voice is so soothing as soon as I get a notification that you’ve got a new video uploaded I can’t help but watch it your skills are incredible Keep up the good work and the lovely videos

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks Steve, so glad I can help in some small way. All the best, Mike

Hi Mike, alot of respect to you for keeping the wood as natural as possible and letting it speak for itself. Resin certainly has its place and no doubt we'll be seeing some wonderful creations from you with the bits you removed, but this bowl is a triumph

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much! And hopefully you will 😁

I have a great appreciation for the more natural pieces, and that one is no exception. I love the live edge, and the grain on that burl is beautiful.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😀

Hello Mike, I really like the satin finish on this bowl - very classy! As always, having your thought process articulated as you work each piece is, for me (a non-turner) helpful in giving me a basic understanding of the work involved and how this relates to the anticipated final result. And this was done so well in regard to how you wanted to mount the wood on the lathe and demonstrating how this decision affected the final outcome. Thank you for that, for me, it was most enlightening - and enjoyable. Have a great week, and I am looking forward to the next bit of magic.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks as always Angela, Hope you have a wonderful weekend 😁

Beautiful natural edge on that burl. Those burls are such a treat to work with when you get them.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

They really are, I have another from the same tree 😀

Nature at its finest

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

You can't beat it 😀

Thank you for your channel which provides me a creative way to take a break from the high stress news on TV ie trump trials, tornadoes etc. Your calm voice and lovely art helps me stay centered and grounded. ❤

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much I really appreciate it, all the best, Mike 😀

The new bandsaw is already hard at work. I do love knotty pieces of wood like that. The bottom of that bowl is mesmerizing.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks! I have been holding onto this piece until I got the saw set up as I know I would need it 😀

That’s some pretty burl! The live edge and shape of the bowl are perfect. Thanks Mike!

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks Brenda, this one is just a little bit nice 😀

Beautiful burl bowl! The live edge with and without the bark adds more interest.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks Harold 😀

I really do enjoy watching your willingness to go outside of the box, With your art.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate that 😀

The grain in the chestnut burl is beautiful!! You did a wonderful job on this piece. 👏 I hope you're enjoying your new shop. ❤

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks Matilda, I'm just loving the new place 😀

Burl is fascinating and looks lovely with a live edge, clever turning too Mike, to get the most out of the available wood, you never disappoint 😀

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 😀

Really beautiful again Mike! Good tip to place the blank a bit ‘crooked’ to even out the edge; I’m going to try that myself. I have some olivewood lying around with very akward shapes where I can use this method! Thanks for sharing and educating Mike!!

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

You're welcome Peter, it's a nice simple way to get more out of a piece of wood 😀

Such a beautiful piece! Once again, you've brought out the secrets hidden inside a burl. Thanks for sharing your artistry with us.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

So beautiful! I actually like the bark inclusions and the character they add to the piece. This one made me smile! Thank you!! 😊

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks Cynthia, me too, it make it so unique 😀

Lots of features to look at very light and natural , love it Mike 👏👏👏👏👏

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks Vini, it really is quite special 😀

Good morning from Tennessee, USA! I’m always so excited when I see a new video from you. I’m not a woodworker but I find your work fascinating and have been working backwards into the older videos throughout the week. On the subject of chestnut and its availability: I think it very much depends on what species of chestnut you are working with. For example, you will probably never see younger American chestnut for wood turning because they are highly endangered and the subject of serious conservation efforts here in North America. Most of the reclaimed wood available is primarily used for furniture and can be a hundred or more years old.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks Kirstin, never seen American Chestnut, we have two main species over here, Sweet and Horse, both are fairly common but as they are not really used for much the wood from fallen trees usually goes off to be turned into fire wood

I feel there’s nothing better than a burl. Stunning piece Mike!

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks Louis and you are right, they are just so special 😀

Chestnut burl has such an amazing grain, I'm glad you left it all natural and didn't use resin to fill n the cracks, absolutely love it, beautiful work as always Mike

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much Rena 😀

Yes, I love that shape of bowl as well. And the wood is stunning! 😊

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊 😀

A beautiful piece, Mike. The way you turned that from a sloping piece of burl into graceful curved bowl was brilliant. The grain is really nice and the bark inclusions and live edge really highlights the beauty of the wood. I like the light finish as well.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it 😀

Incredible insight from Random Wrong! The seconds hand is continuously running. And a watch that has no obvious Lume, has no Lume!!! Thanks again Random

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks I think 🤔

This is awesome - what a great edge, SO much personality! I love it. Here's a smooch for Hooch!! 😘😘😘

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks Amie, I do love the shape of this one, Hooch says hi 😀

Stunning piece of wood. You have uncanny knack of picking some beautiful pieces of wood.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much! I search for pieces every day 😄

Nature can be so beautiful and you have made the most of it. Love the jaunty attachment approach- I learn something new every time. Thanks

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Nicholas 😀

Mike, what a beautiful Burl and it turned out very nicely even though most of the bark came off. I love it! One of my favorites.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks! I think this makes it into my top ten 😀

How gorgeous is that!! Just wow! What a wonderfuly beautiful limp of chestnut! I'm sure you've just singlehandedly brought it right back into fashion!! ❤😊

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much, I hope so 😀

That is Beautiful Mike, Keeping the natural edge look is always going give the best results in my eyes. I really do love the way you allow the burl to dictate your thoughts and design resulting in the most stunning work of art. Thank you Mike for creating such beautiful pieces and inspiring content. x❤x😊

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Wow! Thanks so much Shelley 😊

A lovely result Mike and an interesting way to approach an odd shaped blank.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks Mike ☺️

Oh yes, that's a beauty, Michael. I love the rustic charm of the bark edge, and the wood grains are nice. Great way to start Tuesday, April 30 while having my toast.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Good morning my friend, I hope you have a wonderful day 😀

That's lovely - it came out as amazing looking as I thought it would!

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

So glad you feature the natural character of the wood. The form is really a perfect compliment as well.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much Penny ☺️

Absolutely beautiful, love the grain, you did the wood proud, nice one.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much Ian ☺️

Love that natural edge!

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks, me too 😊

Another little beauty Mike, love the natural edges !

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Many thanks Christine 🙂

So simple, but so much better for it 🏆

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks Chris 😀

Yet another stunning piece, always a joy to watch.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Wow, thank you Simon 😊

I love the curve on this one. It is just perfect! Very delicate and still so raw and natural. Great work.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks, I really appreciate it 😀

Natural edge is the best looking bowls, Great job

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

I think so too Jimmy 😀

Beautiful bowl! Offsetting the center at the beginning was a great idea.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks Mark, it worked quite well 😀

Beautiful piece! Personally, I prefer the sections of the edge without the bark, but I can totally see the attraction of keeping the bark. Thank you for sharing, as always.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much! 😀

Probably my favourite piece so far. Absolutely gorgeous! I love the initial offset to keep the top level. Never thought of that before.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much, the offset really helped 😊

Another great bowl. That wood is fantastic.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much Shawn 😊

Quite love this one. You’re right that offsetting it on the lathe was the way to go. Well done as always, mate.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks Dawn, it worked well 😀

Looks absolutely fabulous love the colour and the burl another lovely bowl ❤

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks very much Linda 😀

Beautiful bowl and beautiful wood, great combo Mike

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much Dale 😁

Once again, another gorgeous piece!

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😀

This is my favourite Mike 😀 love how it is so beautifully shaped & that natural edge is great ❤

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much Karen 😁

Love the way you set it up... Us mere mortals would have ended up with an expensive Scoop! Nice one Mike.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Haha thanks 😂

You can read the World's history jn that piece! WOW!! Cheryl in Jacksonville FL..thanks for sharing❤😅

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks Cheryl, it really is a wonderful grain!

So glad to see you back, Mike! Love the new piece!

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much, but I've been back a while now 🤣

@Lazarus142

Ай бұрын

@@MikeHolton Indeed! However, we both had some logistical issues to deal with. I'm only just able to watch again 😛

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

@@Lazarus142 haha well it's great to see us both back at it

Love it . Nature is truly wonderful , a very appealing bowl . Thanks Mike. 😊

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Bev 😀

That bowl turned out beautifully. I do prefer burl wood without the bark. ❤

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks Jen, I know what you mean 😀

You said it - “Just gorgeous!” It’s a privilege to be able to watch you work Mike. Thank you again.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Wow, thank you Robin 😊

Nicely done mike. I would've been tempted to burn the live edge. Glad you left it as is.

@MikeHolton

22 күн бұрын

Thanks David, I've not burned anything for a while, may have to do it 😃

Really lovely, brilliant turn. Don't stop your good work.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks Paul, I thought you might like this one, so full of character 😀

Great final shape. Good choice with the shellac. What beautiful grain.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks Stephen 😀

What a beautiful piece. Really love that shape and coloring.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😀

Lovely grain! Chestnut looks like such a pleasure to work with

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

It can be and this piece as such a joy to work 😀

Oh I like that trick with the cardboard circle! This piece is exceptional. Thank you so much for sharing. Your work really inspired me to want to get into a large again... I am disabled with a sound injury so I can't stand for any lengthy of time. Hopefully when I heal more.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

I hope you can heal enough to give it a go, all the best and take care, Mike 😀

What a gorgeous bowl!

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks 😀

Thanks Mike 👍 The Chestnut is amazing.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

It really is! Thanks Colin 😀

Nice finish on that burl Mike!!

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks Bruce! 😀

Very nice,the burl is beautiful, the shape is a great design. Thanks for another great video.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much David 😀

Another lovely looking bowl 🥣

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

That is a very nice burl bowl, like the contrast

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much Dennis ☺️

Beautiful design & craftsmanship. Stunning wood! My new favorite.

@MikeHolton

26 күн бұрын

Thank you very much, this is one of my favourites as well 😀

@MikeHolton

26 күн бұрын

Thank you very much! I think it's mine as well

What a beautiful bowl! Excellent work!

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much Peter 😁

Nice job reading the wood. Chestnut trees here in America have a sad story: "During the early to mid-20th century, American chestnut trees were devastated by chestnut blight, a fungal disease that came from Japanese chestnut trees that were introduced into North America from Japan. It is estimated that the blight killed between 3 and 4 billion American chestnut trees in the first half of the 20th century, beginning in 1904." Its nice to see such a beautiful bowl. Sadly chestnut trees still do not do well here in the USA. Thanks for sharing your beautiful creation.

@garybeasley4885

Ай бұрын

Tree farmers have crossbred the American chestnut with the Japanese variety to the point they have a breed nearly identical to the original with resistance to the blight. I have two such trees growing on my property. Theres hope yet to reestablish the species in its proper place in the US.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks is such a shame but I do appreciate the history lesson, I love learning stuff like this, good or bad. It's all history.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks Gary, I had heard of this development.

Love this design, perfect for the burl. I really organic feel to it. Good tip on doing centre work first.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much Rachel 😀

Beautiful live edge, both with and without the bark. Burls have the most interesting grain, no matter what type of wood they are.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

That is so true, thanks, Mike 😀

Lovely piece again. Brilliant outcome of the offset.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

That is so gorgeous!! It was a beauty before you made the bowl!! I love your work ❤️

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks, and I completely agree 😀

Beautiful! What a lovely burl piece.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks JB it really has beautiful grain 😀

Such a beautiful bowl. Amazing work- as always ❤

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks Jayne 😀

What a great little Bowl. I particulary like the Live edge. Gives it loads of characture.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks, I think so too! 😀

Absolutley gorgeous.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks 😀

Gorgeous piece of wood and gorgeous bowl. A lot of interesting grain patterns. Very well done. Not a surprise that most of the bark came off. I have only one small chestnut bowl in my shop and this came from a shop sale of an older turner who passed several years ago. Chestnut is rare these days in the US due to disease killing the trees, as happened with elm. Walnut is now being impacted by certain insects. Dave.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thant's not good! We have a lot here but when it falls is is mainly taken for firewood as it is not really used in the building industry. Beautiful to turn though

Lovely cheggy burl ,well done🎉❤

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thank you! 😃

Just beautiful, Mike. Has a rich, buttery quality. Very nice finish with the wax you used.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks Kim 😀

Brilliant Mike, Lovely bit of wood

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Many thanks Jamie, so much fun to turn 😁

Lovely burl Mike.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😀

This one turned out beautifully! Lovely bowl. :)

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Another beautiful piece mike appreciate the video as always..really gotta appreciate the unique pattern in every burl just stunning.. as always can't wait for the next video

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks again James 😀

Beautiful piece, Mike. Great video as always!

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks David 😄

Very pretty! Love that you use pieces people may just toss out.

@MikeHolton

28 күн бұрын

Thank you Lisa 😊

Another spectacular turning, Mike. Well done. Chestnut is gorgeous wood; rare on this side of the pond due to diseases.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

I've heard! Such a shame