It never ceases to amaze me how wood tells the story of what it will become. The man turning it is just a good listener.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊

Congratulation Mike on your 25,000 subscribers ❤😊 We are not in the least bit surprised by the speed this achievement happened! You give so much joy to us all. Your love for what you do is phenomenal just like the art you create. Whoever wins this beautiful planet bowl will be the envy of us all! Although we will also be extremely pleased for them too. We are so proud of you and your achievement, with the amount of sadness in this world, you and your channel is a blessing to feel the love you give to your art and to us all. Thank you for bringing much needed beauty and love into this world. Keep on being brilliant we are all proud to join you on this amazing journey. ❤

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Well if it was your intension to make me cry you did, thanks so much for your kind words they mean a great deal to me. I love what I do and feel completely overwhelmed that others seem to enjoy it as well. All the best, Mike 😀

@mcdibbs

5 ай бұрын

I was wondering what services yuo offer in your Snail Parlour?

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

@@mcdibbs all the usual things

@loopinnerthe

5 ай бұрын

what @shelleysnailparlour2392 said above.. couldn't have said it better myself. Consider the sentiments doubled.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

@@loopinnerthe thanks my friend

It's beautiful the wood grain the way you turned it. It does look like a planet and it's just gorgeous.

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Jodi 😁

Please do not apologize for wearing gloves! Love watching you at work, with and without gloves :-)

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

😊 thank you 🙏

Congratulations on 25,000 subscribers. Turning in the cold is like standing in front of an air conditioner on high. Very nice work Mike.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

It certainly is, not fun but we got it done lol 😆

Awesome, I love watching your channel grow! Thank you for bringing us along your amazing journey 🎉🎉🎉

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Your support means so much to me 😊

It is late into the night and I can't stop watching. Your channel is quite therapeutic.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, I'm glad you find it relaxing! All the best, Mike

Thanks to your wife for sharing you with us. Beautiful work.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Haha she bought me my first lathe so it's all her fault 😀

Amazing again Mike. And, again I love the "stream of consciousness " that comes out as you explain or debate with yourself about how to proceed with the turning!!

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Edward, I try to cut out the arguments I have with myself 😂

This is probably my favorite one so far. The way the Grain in the wood looks and of course it beeing round, it reminds me of a planet. I dont know why but even the flaps reenforce that impression on me. So beautyfull

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, it's nicer than I hoped 😊

Well deserved Mike, 25000 subs! Love the ripple in the wing. Thanks for sharing again.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks a million! All the best, Mike 😀

woooo hoooo!!!!! big milestone!!!! so many congrats to you, but also very well deserved! have a wonderful day!!!!!

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Dee, you too 😊

Just beautiful. I love the shape, the finish, everything! Well done on the hollowing out as well, LOL! Take care and much love from Colorado!

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I HATE HOLLOWING OUT!!!! 😂 But it is something I will work on 😊

Wow. 25,000! Your channel has really exploded over the past six months.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

It's all going a little crazy!!! 😀

Congratulations Mr Holton, on your subscriber count. Roll on the 50k Beautiful piece. Definitely leads one to thoughts of a planet. Lucky is the winner of this magnificent piece of art. Thank you for sharing.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Fiona, there is a definite planetary look to it 😀

The things yiu make are so amazing. This would be something I'd love to pass through the generations

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks again Matt 😀

Congrats on 25k subscribers! And congrats on probably your best hollow out, so far. That will be some very happy winner.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😀

100,000 in no time...and well deserved...a great channel!

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Terry, I never thought I would get this far so I'm now just enjoying the ride, it is a surreal experience lol 😀

What a shape!! I can truly say, I’ve not seen one like it. Almost like a wooden Saturn. Well done my brother.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly, Saturn seems to be a winner 😄

Its a STAR TREK world!!!

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Linda, it does have that look! 😀

Glad to be along on your journey! Every episode stimulates the imagination. Nice hollow form!

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Larry, so glad you enjoy my work 😀

Congrats for the 25k! Love how the "planet" turned out!

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😀

So, so amazing. Thank you. Very relaxing to watch.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 😃

Having just turned 80 I may be your oldest fan-your obvious love of your craft is quite admirable & the imagination and skills you display are incredible Thanks for sharing your beautiful works of art 😊

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Judy, you may just be my oldest as I would never ask someone their age 😊, all the best, Mike

Another beautiful project, Mike! I'd dearly love to win this one, it's one of, if not the, best pieces I've seen you produce!

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Phil well you are in with a chance 😁

Herzlichen Glückwunsch, Mike! Und vielen Dank für Deine tollen Videos!!! Es ist jedesmal ein Vergnügen zuzuschauen und zu staunen, was für schöne Dinge entstehen können, wenn ein Kunsthandwerker die richtige Form aus dem Stück Holz herausarbeitet!

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Vielen Dank, mein Freund. Ich freue mich sehr, dass dir meine Arbeit gefällt. Alles Gute, Mike

Great winged bowl, I like your ideas and designs all the different uses of materials giving turner's plenty of information. Keep it up very entertaining.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, will do my best 😌

An Extreme adventurer and artist - Analytical and creative, courageous - little bit like watching a Surgeon at work without X-rays and CAT scans - Bravo

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Wow thanks Grant! All the best, Mike 🙂

Unbelievable, Mike. It DOES look like a planet. Edit: I think my favorite part is the heart-shaped inclusion that appears at 20:46. It's so nice!

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Haha thanks Amie 😀

It looks like Saturn. I'm in awe.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks! 😀

And that's how Saturn was made. LOL Lovely bowl!!!

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Haha thanks 👍

Congratulations on reaching this milestone. I've only seen a handful of your videos, but I love them and had to subscribe. You are very skilled, and I love the commentary. Very helpful for picking up tips. Keep up the great work.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Really appreciate your support, all the best, Mike 😀

That is a very big achievement 25,000 subscribers. I'm happy for you. You earned it every week with a interesting project and an enjoyable video. This pieces is also very pretty. Thank you for sharing. I hope I see you next week

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Albert, I have a very busy week ahead but I'm 99% sure I'll have something out for next Tuesday 😀

Big Red looked..... erm..... Superb when it was complete..... great work again Mike!.... Your videos are so uplifting!....

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Steve 😀

Very nice the shape does look like a planet with rings. Congrats on 25000 subscribers. Thanks for another great video.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much David 😀

I keep losing your e-bay auctions, so this is my big chance to get the bowl for free! Mike, you do awesome work and it's a real pleasure to watch your videos.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much I really appreciate your support 😀

Hi Mike, Congratulations for 25000 subscribers. A good lesson on how to create a winged bowl on a crotch piece of Big Red sequoia. As always excellent explanations at every stage. Beautiful finished bowl. Thanks for the video looking forward to the next one. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Roy 😀

Congrats on 25,00! Fascinating difference between the heartwood and sapwood here, the form brings it out so well!

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Susan, I do love this wood 😀

What a lovely planet....youve inspired me to take up woodturning....i can see how it can be an adventure and rewarding hobby....

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

It really can, it is a great way to be creative 😀

Fabulous Saturn bowl! I live in the Redwoods and I had no idea the wood had such figure. Well done on your 25000.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Elizabeth, I love turning red wood 😀

Wow, that is beautiful! Very unusual.

I love watching a piece of wood being turned..... there is something very relaxing and it lulls me into thinking I could do this...lol

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Go for it, if I can do it anyone can 😀

I wasn’t convinced about the wings, but works. Beautiful.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Marty 😀

As I’m just finally reaching very comfortable shop temperatures in the Phoenix desert, I do smile at your dealing with the other extreme. Great work and thank you.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Haha thanks my friend 😀

This is a Fabulous piece of wood!! You did a great job!! Thank you for sharing your talent with us!! ❤❤

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Bonita 😀

I like how you explain what you are going to do at each step. Then it’s fun to watch it as you work the piece to achieve your goal. I love anything made with wood. I’m new at watching woodturning so I am really enjoying these videos. Another beautiful grain.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Brenda 😀

Another interesting form achieved. Lovely colouring on the wood and congratulations on hitting 25K

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

The shape is fantastic,love the grain and ripples,the best to date I think🎉❤

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Peter, it certainly is a one off 😀

I'm from Oregon where we burn soft wood in the fireplace. Seeing what you have done with the redwood has changed my mind turning soft wood.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Richard, there are not many I will turn but this turns beautifully! 😀

Необыкновенно, впрочем, как и всегда!)))))

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Спасибо, мой друг

Beautiful, redwood turning. Yea on the 25k+ subs!

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Valerie 😀

Another very unique piece of art! Well done Mike!

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Troy, all the best, Mike 😀

I’ll have to say it turned out pretty good I never thought from the beginning how it would look

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Ricky 😃

That’s a design I’ve never seen before and really love the outcome.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Steve, neither have I so I thought I would give it a go 😀

Wow, you are finding some amazing pieces inside that wood. Great piece.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Mark, I've had a few pieces from the same tree, it all seems pretty good! 😁

Once again Mike another gem.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks souch Tom 👍

well done it looks amazing, congratulations on the 25000 subscribers you're worth it

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

I've never seen a bowl like that one. Beautiful!!!

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Me neither 😀 all the best, Mike

Congrats on another milestone. Beautiful hollow form.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! 😀

I’m learning so much watching you!!!

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

I'm so glad Kelly 🙂

Super Sequoia Surprise! Congrats 25K

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Haha thanks 😀

Excellent work as always Mike. Loving the colour and finish, Congratulations on your success. Well deserved.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Antony 😀

Yes, that is a nice looking vase. Quite unique!

@MikeHolton

3 ай бұрын

Thanks again my friend 😀

I love watching these videos, this project was very interesting and as usual the result is superb.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks John, knowing how good that crack looked now I wish I had turned it the other way up lol 😊

Interesting eye of original wood to turn it into something unique!

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much George 😀

Congratulations 25000 man great work deserve many more

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Many many thanks Trevor 😀

What a unique design. I don't remember seeing anything like that before!

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Tim 🙂

Definately diferent Mike , lovely colours , a space ship or a planet its out of this world 👏👏👏👏👏😂😂😂

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Hahaha thanks Vini 😀

Just found your channel, by accident. Now I'm addicted

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Glen, unfortunately there is no cure 😀😂

I for one love the looks of the cracks in the wood. You have to embrace those " IMPERFECTIONS " it gives the piece its character.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

I agree 100%, wood is wood and you can't expect perfect 😀

Congratulations on 25k subscribers!

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

By far, this is the most awesome creation I have seen on any channel. Good Job! Less than 10 miles from my home, is a grove of Sequoia Gigantia... awesome trees. Congrats on 25000.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks Bruce, that is so much of you to say! All the best, Mike 😀

A lovely, unusual project. Congratulations on your 25,000+. I look forward to following your work.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Gordon😀

Wow, 25,000 smashed! That hasn't happened by some stroke of luck, it is because you always produce excellent videos of excellent work in different designs ... but in your own unique style. Well Done, Mike; well deserved and it has been a pleasure to 'get to know you'!

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much David, you like others feel like my extended family, one of the best bits of KZread I never expected when I started. 😀

What a great looking piece and congratulations on 25, 000 subscribers well done.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Paul, all the best, Mike 😀

Love this grain, yet another outstanding piece.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks! 😁

That is truly unique work. Very impressive.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Tony 😀

Wow 25000 subs that's amazing sir. Just goes to show you that giving the viewers something interesting to watch is always better than kittens !!

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Haha thanks Stephen, although there is nothing wrong with kittens 😂

As a new subscriber I love the way you explain and take us through step by step, brilliant work,

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard, and thanks 😃

I couldn’t imagine what it would be like until you finished it. It does look a bit like a planet. Beautiful.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Lea 😀

First, wonderful for you and your brilliant channel. I have enjoyed them for your unique interactions, humor at your own cost, and the shared ideas. This video, again, made me chuckle when I kept seeing the vapor of your breath blow into into frame. 🥶

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

haha thanks Frank, it was a little cold 😀

Wow. That’s phenomenal!

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😀

That is a stunning bowl. Well done on your accomplishment.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Another absolute stunner Mike and congrats on the milestone although, as i'm seeing this it looks like you're close to another! You'll have your play button in no time!! 😎

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Haha thanks Tim, that's still a long way off and I'm still in a state of shock, I have been a very lucky guy 😀

Congratulations on 25000 subs. A really nice piece

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Simon 😀

Thank you Mike. That looks great as usual

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much my friend 😀

Mike, that is so beautiful! I love redwood. They have such a lovely grain and colors.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

I must agree, I have more to turn as well 😀

Very cool. Never seen a turning like this.❤

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Heather 😀

Bravo Mike . Beaucoup de charme cette jolie pièce .

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Fred 😀

A most unique and beautiful piece!

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Cody 😀

Excellent piece…. Always enjoy your process of evolving the design around the wood and it’s inherent aesthetics rather than imposing a form regardless..

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Christian, wood knows what it wants to be so I just try and help it along a bit 😀

Oh my goodness!!! This is beyond belief!! It is Beautiful ❤️❤️ That's s funny, I thought it looked like a ringed planet, too!!

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Kaelyn 😀

That is absolutely awesome!!!

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Kennedy 😀

Such a fun bowl.... best of luck to everyone.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Peter 😀

30 seconds in and I'm very excited to see what will come of this redwood!!

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Fiona, hope you like it 😁

Congratulations to this milestone❤ You crafted a beautiful saturnish looking Bowl 😍

@MikeHolton

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

That is very interesting, it is gorgeous wood. It looked like Saturn when it was spinning on the lathe. Truly a unique piece. I'm so glad I found your channel.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Jane, a lot of people are calling it the Saturn bowl lol 😀

Stunning design worthy of any decor!

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Cynthia 😀

Congrats on 25k Mike..... Great job. ..

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Awesome thank you Dale 😀

Another great job of finding the piece inside the wood Mike.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks, I love a voyage of discovery 😀