Absolutely gorgeous Birdseye. Your video is by far the most informative video I have ever seen. Thank you!

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Carl, I really appreciate that!

This is why I picked up wood turning... now if I can only get my finishes half as good as yours I be happy... Thanks for the finishing tips!

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sheldon. Finish is as much about being patient as it is skill. No shortcuts! Thank you for watching!

Lewis that is amazing wood, the shape you turned really brought out the bird's eye's 👍👍👍👍👍👍

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank so much Douglas! I appreciate it!

Simply elegant!! Pick quality wood and bring out the beauty! Thanks for the tips and instruction!!

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate you watching!

No reason for any thumbs down here, excellent job sir..

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bobby, there are always thumbs down sir, it’s a sport of some kind I think! I appreciate you watching!

That is a beautiful piece of wood that made a prettier bowl. You make it look so easy.

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate it!

That birds eye is amazing! Thanks for showing us how it's done.

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Jeff!

I think I have a new favorite wood, Birds eye. Amazing 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks J’Lyssa! I really appreciate you watching!

That figure and finish! Well done, Lewis. Lots of eyes watching in those features.

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It is hard to find wood like that! I appreciate you watching!

Your workmanship is exquisite! It is a beautiful piece of Birdseye maple. I incorporated some in our Cherry kitchen cabinets.

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Clayton, I appreciate it!

Very nice, the grain is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing your video.

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark!

Lovely bowl, keeping the design simple nicely shows off the birds eye. 👍

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

I agree 100% Ian, thank you for watching!

Another amazing piece Lewis, love all the birds eye, my favourite wood

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Deanna, I appreciate you watching!

Beautiful bowl, that Birdseye really stands out, thanks for sharing

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lindsay! I appreciate it!

A nice bowl you have turned Lewis it comes very beautiful piece well done.

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Laurence, I appreciate it!

Hi Lewis, That Bird's Eye Maple is astonishing!! Your shape for the bowl lets the wood shout to the roof tops. Great video Lewis. Take care. Cheers, Huw

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Huw, I appreciate it!

Oh, wow, that is just gorgeous...love the Birdseye!

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Carol, I appreciate it!

Wow, that is just beautiful Lewis. I like it a lot! Well done. 👏

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jeanie! I appreciate it!

Lewis, you continue to amaze and astound with your quality of craftsmanship. You can SAY that you wanted to show off to your brother.... but I say you're just conscientious of your work and want to do your best when you put your name on something. Well done AS ALWAYS!

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks DD, I appreciate it buddy!

I really enjoy watching you turn these bowls from start to finish and all the steps it takes to get the end product. It’s especially exciting when i get to watch you turn a bowl that’s for me. It’s truly amazing buddy tyvm I can’t wait to see it in person.

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

No worries Bro, it’s about time you had some art in your home! Haha Thanks for watching!

Another Beauty. Enjoyed as always.

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dave, much appreciated!

That is one nice piece of wood great job Klondike

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you John! Much appreciated!

Beautiful bowl - nice shape and gorgeous wood - love it, and lots of useful tips too thanks 👍

@PBUCKY1969

3 жыл бұрын

Ps - what sanding sealer did you use, and what did you thin it with?

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

I used Mylands and thinned it 20% with lacquer thinner. I hope that helps. Thank you for watching!

@PBUCKY1969

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheKlondikeCraftsman many thanks!

That's some fabulous looking wood! Great job!

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Hodge, I appreciate you watching buddy!

Great shaped bowl and amazing figured wood!

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, I appreciate you watching!

Great looking bowl brother thanks for sharing

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Curtis, I appreciate it!

Wow nice piece of maple lovely job stay safe

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you George and thanks for watching. Stay safe as well!

That is a beautiful bowl.

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kelly!

that is a beautiful piece of wood and you did a great job turning that piece! Almost a shame to throw keys in there

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Luie! I appreciate you watching buddy!

I missed this on the day but was so pleased to see it hadn't eluded me - LOL. I love the various woods that feature such lovely details in the grain. When you mentioned you were making a bowl for keys I laughed so hard! A bowl for keys played a featured role in a couple of episodes of the Big Bang Theory! How is the renovation on your son's century farmhouse coming along? Only around a month and I will be moving quite close to your community. Looking forward to inviting your niece over for coffee, and of course you and yours will be welcome to drop by for coffee some time as well. Your little part of our province seems to be blessed with an impressive number of artisans and craftspeorsons. Maybe there is something in the air or water? LOL. I dream of learning how to make stained glass, so maybe I'll be infected with the gift of creativity!

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I said the same thing about the Big Bang also! House got delayed as we are going to change the sills so weather had to get better for us. Thank you for watching!

Lovely looking Bowl Lewis, that piece of timber looks awesome with all those eyes Cheers Rob

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob, you notice my regular YG is getting low! Be sending an order this weekend. Thanks for watching buddy I appreciate it!

@WoodsleeSummercraftwoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

I also noticed that you have the old “ Canadian “ version of Hampshire sheen high gloss.

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

I do, I’ll add one of those as well!

Beautiful work 👍

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sandra!

Beautiful bowl.

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Vicki!

I love watching your videos!... I love the music, it's very calming and relaxing, I love your instructions; straight and to the point and I appreciate how you demonstrate how to turn with a basic set up. The swing on my lathe is approx 9 inches, but with an old huge cast banjo things get pretty tight when trying to turn larger pieces and use the tail stock. I am thinking I may just do a bunch of stuff start to finish on the outboard side. Have you ever done that, or would you ever make a video showing how you would go about doing it? Would love to learn and see your technique.

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steven, I have done some very large pieces on the outboard with a home made floor standing tool rest. I’ve been itching to do something large soon but have been extremely busy. When I do get some time I absolutely will!

Beautiful Job Lewis!

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve, I appreciate it buddy!

very nice bowl and video. i like this finish a lot!

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sebastian, I appreciate it!

Great piece Lewis

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy I appreciate it!

Beautiful piece Lewis

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you David!

Beautiful Lewis. Thanks for sharing.

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tony!

I LOVE that piece of Maple, Lewis. When it comes to wood, you live in God's Country. Color me jealous!!

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gord, in the 90’s I found a guy drying blanks and I bough the lot! Still cranking through them! I appreciate you watching buddy!

It is beautiful Lewis great finish . Cheers

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks you Ahron! I appreciate it buddy!

Beautiful bowl!

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Wesley!

Wonderful job...!

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great piece of timber Lewis, and cut into a great shaped bowl too.

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Pete! I appreciate it!

WOW!

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Stuart!

Looks amazing.

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks DIM!

Awesome

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim!

Wood turning is such a fascinating process. Bowl is absolutely gorgeous! Well done.

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Stan, I appreciate it!

Thanks for playing such calming music on your videos!

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you David, I prefer it also. Thank you for watching!

Beautiful bowl. Your brother must have a lot of keys 🔑. Can I be your brother? LOL

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Janice, he is a railroad guy so yeah he does have! I can send the application to be a brother to you haha. Thank you for watching!

That's beautiful! Never really saw birdseye maple before. Nice! Question Lewis... why turn bowl blanks? Why not just turn bowls then? Thanks for another great video. Someone will learn a lot watching it I'm sure. Stay safe, Vickie

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Vickie! The first time they are turned rough for drying. Second turn is what is in the video. Thanks so much for watching!

That's awesome

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian, I appreciate it!

I am really enjoying your content! I just started turning and picked up some cherry and maple burls, but I’m a bit scared of ruining them.

@vickiejenkinson2468

3 жыл бұрын

If you watch the videos Lewis puts out, you'll always learn something! He shares his knowledge.

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I recommend starting out on regular wood, burls pose a few extra challenges. I appreciate you watching! Enjoy the hobby!

Absolutely gorgeous bowl Lewis. Have you tried the blue shop towels made by Scott. They have a much smoother texture than normal paper towels.

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jack, I will try those towels! Thanks for the tip and for watching!

Another great piece Lewis, but I didn’t hear you singing the YG song lol

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brent, the YG is on permanent loop in my head! Thanks for watching buddy!

Wow. That finish! The shape is just right, too. What is the finished size?

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Doug, it is 10” x 3-1/2”. I appreciate you watching!

Me likey! 👍🏻👍🏻

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bruce, I appreciate it buddy!

Thank you Sam for the preview of the American Beauty. Any thoughts or comparisons between the two lathe. American Beauty versus the Sweet 16?

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

I think you commented on the wrong video Everett! Glad you are on mine though! Thanks

Do you have a video demonstrating how to sharpen gouge chisels?

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Keith, I do not actually. I just use a Wolverine jig which is the easiest and least expensive thing out there really. Thank you for watching!

Lewis. Do you not sign your work? Or do you just not show that part. I don't remember seeing that in any of the videos I've watched. And I'm pretty sure that I've watched all of them. So for me. Thats the only "improvement" that I could suggest.

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

I do sign my work, I just prefer to show the pieces without the signature covering anything. Thank you for watching, I appreciate it!

I recieved a lathe recently. have not had a chance to use it yet. It is a metal lathe. Would you know if a metal lathe can also be used for wood work, or can be converted??? Thanks

@TheKlondikeCraftsman

3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t say you couldn’t but there are a lot of variations in metal lathes so I really couldn’t say for certain. You need some pretty decent RPM for a wood lathe or you will be limited somewhat. Mounting a tool rest is a challenge as well. I do hope it works out but if you are interested in wood and not metal than maybe you can find someone who would trade. Many of the blanks I turn were roughed in on a metal lathe using the metal working tool holder and crank. Good luck with it! Thanks for watching!