This project came from your comments, so let me know what you want to see next! I'd love suggestions for new projects, patterns, and experiments in plywood. Thanks for watching!!

@cam4894

2 жыл бұрын

I think a vase would be really cool!

@Spectre_MZ

2 жыл бұрын

I would like to see coffee table just like that...

@edwinacoffman6429

2 жыл бұрын

Make an egg out of the dragon scale pattern. Maybe turn it into a lamp

@AlbertScoot

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure how well it would work but I love one piece solid body electric guitars. Any ideas on how dragonscale could incorporated into something like that?

@marilynhoon1031

2 жыл бұрын

if you can do the patterns thin enough (so light can shine through) - these would make awesome lamp shades.

That looks so amazing! I'm definitely going to have to try something like this one day. Great video!

@MichaelAlm

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Bobby! Thanks man!! 🙌 I would love to see you give it a go

@exynth1a215

2 жыл бұрын

i get the feeling you might do this with a flexible metal

@dropkickedmurphy6463

2 жыл бұрын

@@MichaelAlm *wewd

@Kshthymyla

2 жыл бұрын

Nice of you to support another’s Wewdworking channel!

As a retired woodworker I'd like to tell you that I have made many scrollsaw bowls w/plywood, but your patterned ply would be an excellent variation. Health prevents me but you have inspired me to advocate anyone to try it.

@anoirbentanfous

Жыл бұрын

I wish you good health and I hope you will go back to do what you love.

@expatmoose

5 ай бұрын

It’s a shame he did not reply (although I’m sure he’s very busy) to your message, I would have loved for you that he did, I’m sure when I’m better in wood working (I’m still new to this) that I will try this, I will name it the the Almgrumpswal bowl, hope that health is still with you, greetings

As frustrating as it must have been, losing those corner pieces on the jig, I actually think it improved the end product. The rim has a nice level of visual complexity with the three "depths;" two peaks, and then a valley where another peak would have been if you'd have kept the corners. That third peak would have been between the heights of the other two, which would have made the rim much more uniform, I think the effect you ended up with is more interesting. This also suits the internal patterning that happened as a result of the join angles; where the pieces meet you get a bunch of variety in the shapes of the "scales," which again, I think adds to the visual interest, but isn't a native feature of the pattern as it's first glued up. Having an exaggerated pattern around the rim matches nicely with these variations in the interior bowl.

@protoguy

2 жыл бұрын

I actually was wondering how the bowl would look with some teeth missing but cleaned up. I'm a fan of asymmetry.

@rockshot100

2 жыл бұрын

I understand you perfectly. And agree that these "imperfections" emphasize the had made quality of the bowl. This is obviously not a mass produced item.

I love, love, love this bowl. My husband was a woodworker. He built a king sized platform bed w/ 3” thick plywood edges for friends of mine. It was so heavy, even broken down, they sold it with their second home.

I think a double patterned chess board would be awesome! Like one type of pattern for the white squares and a reverse of that pattern in a different type of plywood for the black squares. Love your videos!

@VishalArora25

2 жыл бұрын

Ohhh, that would be EPIC.

@rendragyn

2 жыл бұрын

Heck yes!

The one from the offcuts would make an amazing lampshade, for that application, i would put the bottom from the inside, so gravity helps it seat. Beautiful work as always, Michael!

@showlottathings

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! I thought he was making a lampshade until the end

@raylarkin5004

2 жыл бұрын

I thought that was what it was too as soon as i saw it 👍🏼

@forgealice7412

2 жыл бұрын

I agree! That would make a kick ass lamp for a ceilling

@zebanon5

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking he could make it into a lid for the larger bowl.

As soon as I saw the first cut on the jig I was thinking “hmm, I wonder if the scrap pieces would add up to another bowl” Also, I would have made the spare panels, like you did, but then I’d FORGET that they were spares and try to glue 14 pieces together instead of 12 and wonder why nothing fits. 🤣

This my friend belongs in a museum. So beautiful!!

Amazing how much depth the dark veneer adds to the pattern, it really does give the appearance of overlapping scales

That bowl is nothing short of stunning! Turned out amazing and as other people have mentioned, the offcuts bowl would make a lovely lampshade. Well done and love your work, such an inspiration!

Beautiful. Looks like a lampshade. Just needs a fancy bulb

You can call the "bowl" a bowl, but I can see a $250.00 hanging lamp shade for over a table you made. The light peeking out would be so soft and intriguing. A leather recliner in dark brown, that masculine lamp shade for reading and a beverage of choice would make any man or woman feel wrapped in luxury. Fabulous job Michael. I want one. I'm a new sub that will be watching from now on. Great editing and soothing music makes me a keeper.

This would make a pretty sweet lamp shade that would look great in your new home office. Awesome work as always. It’s so satisfying to watch a sheet of plywood turn into something this beautiful

@yunglynda1326

Жыл бұрын

was thinking the same!

Just a thought. You might want to hand sand (orbital) each panel with a lower grit sand paper (80?) to get some of the glue off, before you plug up that awesome drum sander. That paper is much more expessive to go through with a large amt of glue on the wood. Or just scrap the glue off with a good scraper, if it does not tear the wood up too much. Your project rocks. Can't wait to try it. Just discovered your site. Ditto Maria, down below. Love the fact that you show the 'fails' you keep in. Nice to know, I'm not the only one that screws up a project just when you think you are on a roll.

Dude ! So awesome. Like me you never throw away anything that still works. It's so cool to see a new purpose in life for Grandma's old iron !

why does this whole process feels so satisfying to watch

Thank you for including and admitting to your mistakes and not just leaving them on the metaphorical cutting room floor. As a fellow maker who gets increasingly frustrated whenever I mess things up, it was cathartic, encouraging and inspiring to see you begin again. The end result is incredible. I'm not sure I would have the patience (and I definitely don't have the skills or equipment) but you'd would be a stunning piece in any home!

SOOOOOOOOOOO cool. Man what a fun project Michael!

Michael, I have been a cabinet /furniture maker for over 35 years and one thing I have found to be true ,The harder you work the luckier you get ! Not so sure about the harder you work the easier it gets though lol. I hope you stick with doing what you love and let the universe decide the outcome.

Man, when you clamped the base I was clenching and holding my breath!!! Very cool bowl.

No se si tu lo sepas hermano pero realmente eres un artista increíble y me inspiras a ser mejor!!!

KZread algorithms got another piece of gold in front of my eyes at 4am; forcing me to immediately subscribe.can’t wait to see what future masterpieces come out of your imagination and creativity:)⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Great project, this will look stunning as a lamp shade with a steeper angle.

@atariks1475

2 жыл бұрын

Thought exactly the same thing :D

WOW. That looks absolutely amazing. Also love how you showed the challenges associated with making these bowls. Great work keep at it. Would love to see more

Absolutely beautiful! I had no idea plywood could ever be beautiful. Amazed, dude.

Oh, wow, that is SO awesome! And I was really thinking about how you had all that lovely scrap! I am SO GLAD you USED it! Beautiful!!!! *squeeee*

Absolutely stunning! One of the most creative and beautiful pieces I've seen in a while. Keep on crushing it man! 👊🏻

That’s it. I’m definitely going as “patterned plywood” next Halloween. Also, thank you for not doing an epoxy pour on the bottom.

I have no words for how beautiful this is to me

Humbling experience to watch talented people not have all the answers but find a way to move their projects forward. Great woodworking!

Absolutely stunning! LOVED the scraps bowl as well, I think this shape would look amazing as hanging lampshades, like 3 or 4 on top of a dining table or 2 as night stands would be great!

That's just awesome. I love it. The "free" one is really cool too. It would make a great lamp shade it a hanging light.

Wow! Your Squarespace add art gallery projects BLEW my mind! Creative rut - over!

A stupendously stunning retort to all those people who've ever said they would never need math!

Hi, Michael. This was in my recommendations and was great to watch. Since you asked for project ideas, I think patterned plywood with veneers for contrast would make a great top for a guitar body. Maybe even a fingerboard, but I don't know how it would hold up to being radiused and slotted for frets. Thanks for sharing your work. 😊

Wow! You have to be over the moon with how this turned out. Easily my favorite patterned plywood project you’ve made thus far. The India ink bottom was a key finishing touch, really brought it all together.

I love it when YT recomends me new woodworkin channels, I love watching people make stuff. And the bowls look amazing

Dear Michael, at one moment I thought of a name change for your project to “Painter’s tape held together with plywood”. In the end, turned out brilliantly. Cheers.

The wedges dont have to be wedge shaped. They can be foursided, rectangular. Cut the tip off so you have a side were you only need to give em a small tap before they loose up

You have created a perfectly matched bowl and lampshade!!

Absolutely stunning. Never would have remotely occurred to me. Thank you.

The precision of a surgeon and the eye of an artist. What a privilage to watch, thank you Micheal.

Thank you for using lots and lots of safety techniques around all your cutting tools. I see so many people dont use pushers and blocks and just do whatever they want because they have a lot of experience. Accidents happen to everyone, that's why they are accidents.

The most impressed I’ve ever been in someone’s craftsmanship. We’ll done.

This is the reason why i love woodworking

Finally! An american who understands design!! :D

these would make such cool lampshades, especially with the teeny gaps/pinholes showing through!! i could see playing around with the gaps placement could make a cool shadow lamp!!

@yunglynda1326

Жыл бұрын

could work as a pendant lamp or sconces even!

That's the most beautiful pencil shaving I've ever seen!

WOW! This is 1M X better than my plywood stave trash can...nice work Michael!

It's gorgeous. Followed so I can come back when it's not 3am and have a look at your other projects.

What a dream that drum sander is! As soon as you mentioned it I looked up pricing and said, "NOT TODAY" but I'm glad you were able to get that in your shop

The most fantastic wood project I have ever seen!

His precision is so satisfying..

A bowl o a very nice lamp? Who knows. Your work is just perfect and outstanding. Congrats Michael

I think some lampshades made of patterned plywood would be interesting as well. One for a table lamp and one for a hanging light (like a pendulum light) …and maybe a night light 💡 cover, too!

It's beautiful! I would not have thought you could have made it without a lathe.

I notice you took the motor end when lifting the sander. You are a kind person. :)

That is a beautiful work of art. I appreciate your humility most of all on your screw up. Most people would have cut that out of the video as nothing happened.

I am so glad I am not the only one to messes up a project and finds out after I have made most of the cuts LOL :) Great recover :)

What a beautiful job, well done. I cannot believe you did not have a sander!!! Great Job

Hi Michael, you do wonderful work. Thanks for the interesting videos. I am a carpenter from Switzerland. I've been working with the tablesaw for 40 years and still have all 10 fingers, because I use a protective cover over each moving blade. So, please protect yourself and use a protective cover over every rotating saw. Kind regards Pascal.

I can't believe I stopped what I was doing to watch this whole thing. That was a beautiful piece of work... from plywood. Amazing.

Def more Dragon Scales PLEASE!! Beautiful build!!

I like it when people make mistakes.. It makes me feel better.. Gorgeous work..

I’m gobsmacked..that thing is just epicly beautiful! 😍

While watching I thought turning the bowl would be easier, but I quickly realized it wouldn’t have come out nearly as good. The flat surfaces and angled joints perfectly complement the angles of the dragon skin pattern. Well Done.

That is something near unbelievable. Well done sir!

When trying to lift the drum sander, one key piece of advice that i can give here, is to try and lift the unit, and in fact any unit with a really violent jerking motion. You want to put your spine in as much strain as you possibly can. remember, lift with your back and jerk. Back and jerk, and so on.

Next level with pattern plywood! Great work man.

I love that your using Tibbet's charts I worked on an art project with his son and I consider him a friend! My profile picture is putting the motor into his sons art car!

I don't comment a lot on YT vids, but this was truly amazing, this turned out truly amazing

OMG!!!!!! That bowl is absolutely stunning. I'm sure you could sell that bowl and make a fortune on ! I would love to try and make one but that is way out of my league.

That's pretty damn epic. But honestly, make whatever you want. I'm here for the humility and grace with which you seem to approach all your projects.

The pattern of your bowl reminds me of pencil shavings from school. It’s beautiful

That's beyond beautiful man.

I feel your pain, brother. I can't say I'm glad other people screw up, but it gives me a little comfort to know I am not the only one. Things like your mistake build character. Keep saying that to yourself.

Imagine- A collab with- Michael, Bobby, and Bourbon Moth. All of them are amazing wewd workers

Yes make more bowls, this video was fascinating.

Well done, great example of holding “every“ facet to tight tolerances . Path to perfection is narrow and strenuous. Often pursued, seldom attained. What you called a “ little luck “ was your reward for excellence. I squealed when you squealed. You took a “ kit type “ project and elevated it to fine art. Museum level perfection. Now take a well deserved bow and get back to work. Two in a row?? Your video skills made this adventure great for the rest of us. Thank you…jb…👏👏👏

Your designs blow us away.

man! such an epic project..AGAIN!! what a wonderful result...and i love that you just went out and came back with a drum sander! ...youre gonna need a bigger shop! :)

It is beautiful. I loved that you did not hide your mistake at the beginning. It make me feel less of an idiot when I too make mistakes. I also like how you were able to make good use of the 'mistake' bits. loving your content

That's freaking b-e-a-u-tiful! Good job!

Project is neat; dog is amazingly cute!

I really liked seeing the technique you used to slowly sneak up on the angles for the center.

As the Buddha said, the greatest prayer is patience. I really admire yours! As well as your design sense!

Fantastic. I was glad to see that my initial questioning of "60 degrees? that totally looked 45 to me..." wasn't me being totally wrong. :D

The small bowl fits upside down on the big one as a lid. Just make the opening at the top regular (because of the pieces missing). What a beautiful bowl you made! The final result should have been on video for at least ten minutes from all angles. Big compliments!

Beautifully made. Congratulations on your tenacity

that second inverted bowl would make a lovely lampshade

Your work is amazing! All the skill that goes into your pieces is astounding. The moment you turned your bowl upside down I saw a lampshade. Wonderful to watch thank you for sharing!

To help you to remove your tightened wedges insert and glue a wooden dow (or "peg wood") into each wedge and just tap on the dow to loosen them. The peg wood is tougher than a regular dow and it is used for clock repair as it will polish the pivot holes for the wheels.

This bowl is stunning.

That second bowl looks lit it would make a nice top for the first.

What a gorgeous lampshade that would make!

This is absolutely stunningly beautiful and magnificent and spectacular.

The corners coming off was one of those Bob Ross happy accidents that makes the end result better.

Well done, Namesake! Good job! 💪👍👍👍

Hole already in place for the cord and hardware, nice matching lamp shade and fruit bowl. One hanging over the table, the other sitting on the table below. Perfect.

@MichaelAlm

2 жыл бұрын

Love this idea!! 🙌