Last time I was home in Australia I noticed my father's flue handle had broken and he was knocking the bare metal with chunks of firewood to open and close the flue as needed. Well he had this tiny drill powered lathe in his shed he had bought at some point so I grabbed a piece of firewood and a bench chisel and went to work, couple hours later (I had to set up this little mini lathe thing) I screwed on his new flue handle. He was very happy and this video reminded me of this good memory. :)

@RHumphrey

3 жыл бұрын

That's a great memory! Thanks for sharing it here. 😊

@michaelljuhs2045

3 жыл бұрын

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Absolutely lovely. "A few dollars for a bundle of wood at the hardware store." It's a joy to know you're in the world.

The segmented firewood bowl is incredible! Great work and vision, Rod. Thank you for showing the bowls I made and the encouraging comments!

Just as with a talented musician, the beautiful result is not in the tool or material but in the artist that creates it. Great work Rod.

Thank you for your service sir. My stepdad was a Marine and a fantastic parent. He passed away too soon.

1:13 ......Not going to lie, my butt was puckering when I saw that wood bouncing and binding. Very nice end product and enjoyable video. Thanks for posting.

The bowl is just gorgeous. It takes a real artist to see beauty hidden inside firewood. I love it.

That's really nice, love the shimmer from the segments as it rotates.

@RHumphrey

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Grant! That shimmer was a nice surprise!

@amichellep82

3 жыл бұрын

@@RHumphrey it reminded me of the twinkle of Christmas lights. 🎄 So beautiful. And to think it was destined for the fire and you saved it. 🔥 ❤️🥳🙏🏻

Wow. Always wondered what 'firewood' would look like if somebody turned it. I guess I know now. Absolutely beautiful. And to think that it could have been ash by now. Amazing.

@RHumphrey

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! 😊

THE BOWL TURNED OUT GREAT .THANKS FOR THE TIPS FROM DOUG

Something about his voice is just so soothing

That bowl is just beautiful and the concept of just a bunch of firewood reminds me of camping.

Firewood... it's not just for camping anymore. Looks great. Semper Fi, Rod!

That's really beautiful. You'd never believe it was a bundle of firewood. Thanks for sharing.

I'll never look at bundled firewood the same way again! Really nice.

Ahhh, the chatoyance! You taught me that new word in a video long ago. I throw it out there every once in a while to impress people. Thanks for another wonderful video and a larger vocabulary!

I love how you made something truly beautiful, out of something mediocre.

I like that we can take some old scrap firewood and make something so nice looking and useful. Great job, sir.

WOW! This is beautiful. I love how the whiter wood shines like pearl. Amazing.

I'd love to see an old piece of broken wood furniture become a beautiful bowl or vase, gaining new life as a new thing.

@RHumphrey

3 жыл бұрын

I like that idea. I'll keep an eye open for something with potential.

@curttuundra

3 жыл бұрын

Salvation army or any second hand store. Plenty of cheap worn out furniture pieces.

I always see those bundles at stores and wonder what could be in them...now I know!😃 What a beauty!👍🏻👍🏻

@RHumphrey

3 жыл бұрын

Lots of potential in them hidden inside between the cracks and splits and torn grain, lol. Thank you!

Hubby watched; Beautiful bowl!! BUT, scared the devil out of him watching you pushing pieces through the table saw W/O a push stick.

@RHumphrey

3 жыл бұрын

I transitioned to a push stick with every piece, edited out to speed up the show. Thank you!

Oh my gosh. That bowl is absolutely beautiful!

Love Ashley ( Subscribers) work.

@RHumphrey

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

Good morning, Rod! The man, the bowl the shavings. You have some of the greatest shavings in the turning world. The bowl has a special beauty to it and the origin is where a great conversation starts. God bless & Semper Fi.

Wow, you have to love people that can turn something of nearly no value into a piece of art. Nice work Rod..

Just ran down to Lowe’s and bought two bails of hardwood firewood. Can’t wait to get started. Thank you for your inspiration.

WOW!!! Out of a bundle of fire wood?!?! Amazing, shimmering bowl sir! Thank you for making this video.

Gotta say I love tour videos I whittle with a knife wood strands like those are the dream so seeing you wood turn hundreds of those strands is very satisfying to watch.

That's what is nice about Wood turning. You can find supplies just about anywhere. I often stop as I am putting a piece in the fireplace and set it aside because something about it caught my eye, or pull over and rescue a piece from the side of the road.

@RHumphrey

3 жыл бұрын

Those road side finds are often the best! I'm always considering the logs going in the wood stove too...

Very beautiful bowl. Who would have imagined that those pieces of firewood had such a brilliant shine hiding inside. Great projects sent in by subscribers. Take care. God bless.

I think it looks great and Thanks for reminding me you sent those templates, I totally forgot about them with all that's been going on here, Thumbs up as always.

@goofyj3869

3 жыл бұрын

I didn't send any templates. I believe that part was meant for someone else.

@PohlBarnProductions

3 жыл бұрын

@@goofyj3869 the post was to Rod, did I attach it to you or are you just reading it in his comments

@RHumphrey

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, Doug! Hope all is well.

Beautiful work, as always. Love to see something boring turned into a piece of beauty.

Absolutely beautiful! You've discovered my secret, aside from two details, I buy my firewood by the cord and I don't have a planer...yet. Otherwise, this is the same process I use to make everything that comes off my lathe, it's incredibly rewarding to scroll through the pictures afterward and see the evolution of a slab of firewood to an elegant family heirloom. Thank you!

@RHumphrey

3 жыл бұрын

Well said, it's very rewarding on many levels!

I never would have thought of that. My son is an artist and musician. He also teaches art at a local elementary school.Love that guy and you remind me of him.Impressive bowl Rod. Thanks.

Great bowl, Rod. The chatoyance is really nice, too. You said that the wood was nothing special. That was true until you finished with it. Now it's something very special. Stay safe and healthy. Bill

A beautiful piece, as always. Happy New Year and stay safe.

I am in love with this bowl! Gorgeous!

Gorgeous. Just bought my first lathe, been watching tons of 101 videos to learn, and guys like you for inspiration. 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

I like how the light makes the wood shimmer. Great use of less than top grade wood!

That is a thing of beauty from something destined for the wood stove.

It's amazing, I haven't turned a bowl yet. But I will soon, maybe in about a month. But for now I'll just keep watching when I can.

I am not normally a fan of segmented bowls but this is exceptional - a lovely thing of beauty and craftsmanship - with great chatoyance too! I love that you made this from timber that would otherwise have burned. Thanks for sharing,

That looks so good. I love the subtle sheen it has. The slightly different colours makes it look great.

That is beautiful! I love your work. You are truly an artist on the lathe! Thanks, Dave.

@unclemoe5733

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Well done, Ron! The chatoyancy is fantastic. And, well done making the value of that firewood so much higher.

We have a saying around here to describe a master crafter/artist: 'Give him/her a handful of ashes and he/she will turn it into gold'. Well, that's exactly what's happening here! Thank you for sharing!

Oh wow what an awesome and stunningly beautiful bowl the different colors in the grain is fantastic. It is good to see that you are still we and healthy.

Mr Humphrey, besides your incredible turning talent, you have such a beautiful and calm voice. You should make a channel only reading some stories for kids. I´m sure they´re gonna love. Cheers from BR.

Whether it's sitting by the campfire watching the flames dance in the night, or looking at the beautiful bowl you've made from the same wood...it's proof positive that all things have uses and hidden beauty. Semper Fi

Definitely a home run. The flash off the grain as it spins is superb. And from firewoos too.b

@RHumphrey

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Outstanding!! I really love the bowl. Great job Brother.

I love that smooth conical look you gave it

Mr Humphries just want tn say another great piece of turning.

Good idea! It turned out very beautiful! Good luck!

@RHumphrey

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Beautiful workmanship Rod. I've been gone for quite a while and miss seeing your creativeness. This bowl is beautiful. It reminds how GOD makes everything beautiful in HIS time.

Great looking bowl!! I'll never look at firewood the same way. Thanks for sharing.

That is amazing especially where you got the wood. Turning firewood into art.

Look at what ya gone, did and done! That’s a mighty fine looking bowl from a bundle of firewood. Definitely a piece of wood turning worthy of being called art. Thanks for sharing!!!! Semper Fi!

@RHumphrey

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, John! Semper Fi!

Pure simple silent Exotic Simple peaceful bowl That's good

Who knew there would be that much chatoyance in firewood? Bowl looks great!!! Semper Fi!!!

@RHumphrey

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Semper Fi!

Rod, I've got about 4 large drawers full of scrap pieces of wood, I'm starting to use them for segmented vases, bowls and goblets. That bowl is beautiful, great job as always.

Its beautiful!! I rarely comment, but I enjoy your channel so much. And thank you for serving.

Absolutely beautiful! I always love the shimmer of the grain when turning on the stand. That oak piece made a perfect base. Great job Ron!

You brought that chatoyancy like I love.😍😍😍

Wow, that’s beautiful. Great job.

Beautiful bowl from firewood, literally. Thanks for sharing.

Beautiful bowl, Top! You never know what you'll find in firewood.

Oh my goodness! STUNNING! ❤

I usually put a segmented rim on my bowls. Making rings takes extra effort and time but create a look unlike a solid piece of wood. I also use a drum sander to flatten them to get a good, tight glue joint. Ring segments have minimal exposed end grain so turning and sanding are usually easier too. Laying out the segments, end to end on masking tape makes glue-up easier and faster. I still use a clamp to squeeze the ring for tight joints until dry. This is a good way to use those offcuts and scraps too small for regular turning. Good job, Ron.

Absolutely beautiful! Who knew firewood could look so good!

Like it no. Absolutely freaking LOVE it. The shimmer mesmerizes me. You should cut the kindling that has cool features up and put in resin for another bowl. 💜💜💜💜💜

Watching beautiful things being crafted out of ordinary low buck junk reminds me of what all of us ordinary people poses on the inside and what we all can be crafted into by Gods hands if we let Him.

Love the shimmer and luminescence. Nice job.

Inspiring! I’m off to the hardware store now . many many thanks 🙏

@RHumphrey

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much!

You’re amazing. I think what you make is always beautiful. Things I would proudly display at my house.

Beautiful work Rod, even the roughest of exteriors has the potential for beauty. Absolutely love this video, and that's one of my favorite pieces. The world could learn something from that piece, all different types, styles, and colors, make the most beautiful bowls. Jimmy

Nicely done, time to go pick up a bundle of firewood..

That is some pretty firewood! Simply beautiful!

Improvise, adapt and overcome, beautiful bowl, Semper Fi Brother.

Beautiful bowl Humphrey. I appreciate you sharing the video. Semper Fi

That is very nice. I am just starting to get into turning bowls and such. I have been making powder horns for a good many years now ready to learn something new.

@RHumphrey

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The powder horns sound interesting

Beautiful bowl from firewood. Many thanks Rod. Semper Fi.

@RHumphrey

3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks returned, my friend. Semper Fidelis

Rod I too have turned firewood from the store. This turned out great!

Once again, I absolutely love how you think! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and it doesn't have to be the most beautiful expensive pieces of wood that hold that beauty. Very pretty bowl!

@RHumphrey

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate that!

That's lovely. I love your narrative and description as you go along. Thankyou !

Stunning piece!

Thanks Rod! Now why haven't I thought about that? I see them all over the place. I need to think of it as bundled turning blanks and not firewood. Hahaha

Saw your video then went down to Vons and bought fire wood to use making a wood ring table with resin. Awesome idea. 🙂🙂

Nicest bundle of wood I've ever seen. Great job 👏

Looks fantastic!

That is gorgeous.

Great idea for basically throw away wood. Beautiful piece

Beautiful as always. Your pieces, and your work are always a pleasure to watch. I learn something every time.

Absolutely beautiful

Turned out amazing! 👏

Another gorgeous piece!!

It just shimmers, glorious!

A truly beautiful bowl!

Beautiful!