I have been doing wire inlay for about a year now. It started out as an idea, and as I fumbled through, made mistakes, and finally got it to work…..I find this on KZread. Your attention to detail and preventative measures taken has won me over. I’m happy with my journey in this. Thanks for your efforts.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

That is awesome! Thank you very much!

For masterpieces such as this, there should be a 'three thumbs up' icon.

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍, thanks Lewis!

Dear Sir, beautiful work. Love the format: Quietly spoken commentary, gently humming machinery and NO ANNOYING MUSIC! I can only aspire to be able to emulate your talent on the lathe, one day.

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

Lol, thanks Peter!

Woow, that's absolutely beautiful. I've learnt loads thank you

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

I love this bowl! Great job!!

@SpragueWoodturning

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Love the way the copper blended with the wood, another great bowl

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

I really like this piece I love the copper inlay

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

Really great video! I know this just a small detail in the whole video but your method for stopping wire was superior to any other method I have tried. I’m so grateful for the this and all the time I’m saving getting that plastic coating off - Thank you so much!!!

@SpragueWoodturning

3 ай бұрын

Glad it helped! Thanks

You could silver solder the copper ends together and then sand it smooth for a nicer join

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

But then you would have a silver spot and I don’t want that. Thanks

One of the things I like best about Woodturning videos is the real time creative problem solving that is required. Thanks

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

I love copper and this twisted wire copper bowl I have to admit is quite unusual and quite beautiful

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

Lol I was so randomly happy when you trued up the rim of the bowl after seeing all the run out as it was spinning in the beginning. It was giving me a tick and then you fixed it 😂

@SpragueWoodturning

5 ай бұрын

Lol. Thank you very much!

I see this bowl reincarnated as a wedding bowl. Beautiful once again.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

That walnut is gorgeous and adding the copper inlay makes it even more so!

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

Walnut is King! Thanks

Now this one is my favorite. The wood grain is mesmerizing. It looks like every shade of gold!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

What a neat idea, an awesome accent that blends into the natural beauty of the bowl. Thanks Jim

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

Very effective pattern Inlay. I might incorporate some into my CNC work.

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

That would be cool, thanks

Love it. I am so happy watching these old videos. Seeing so much talent. Love that each piece is unique, that each little imperfection makes it a one of a kind. That is why I would rather have one of a kind then a mass produced.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

It's awesome how such a simple concept can be so versatile and unique. Very great job! It must be so therapeutic to spend time making something with your own hands; Especially when they turn out so wonderful.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

It really is! Thanks

@jackhouck3057

Жыл бұрын

@@SpragueWoodturning [⁰000⁷⁸8

Absolutely gorgeous. I've watched a couple of other wood turners but I like the extra mile you go to seal your work and make it shiny. Always beautiful.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

I just found your channel and I am new to woodworking its been a 25 year lapse using my Dad's 1950's shopsmith and using it. Playing around with the lathe setup turning pens, very small birdhouses and bowls. You are inspiring me to try inlay. Hopefully I can get decent results. I subscribed and mashed the like button. Greg

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! Thank you very much!

This is lovely. I'm watching your previous episodes from before I discovered your channel.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Great! Thanks!

I thoroughly enjoy our videos, and the thoroughness is most educational, thank you from Kansas City, Missouri USA

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Don.

Very cool using common copper wire to make such a difference in a bowl !!

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve!

Very nice! That wood 🪵 is really pretty! Now I want a salad bowl! The extra craftsmanship with the soapstone and copper…AWESOME!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Holy crap ode to a Grecian salad bowl that is BEAUTIFUL!

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

You always have something new and creative to show. Stunning !👍❤️

@SpragueWoodturning

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve got a lot more coming up, lol.

Great to see a left hander turning in reverse or forward to us lefties nice job will try this myself

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

There’s not enough of us in the world! Lol. Thanks

Another beautiful bowl. Your videos are addictive. It's like a netflix video binging ;). I can't stop! Cheers.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Lol, thanks. Wish I could get paid like Netflix! Haha.

S.I.G.H. You do such beautiful work! Thank you for sharing your talents.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

Beautiful job. I love the twisted copper and soapstone inlay!

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Who gives this a thumbs down? Incredible video. Beautiful bowl.

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

Lots of thumbs downers out there 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️. Thanks 🙏

@seeharvester

2 жыл бұрын

Thumbs down are no longer allowed on the communist state youtube. Personally, I would give it a thumbs up, but I refuse to give youtube the tracking satisfaction. Also, be very careful what you say in the comment section, or they will censor you and shut down your account.

Beautiful piece! I love the simple copper twist.

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dana!

It's kind of you, to share your talent, and experiences with us. That is a great looking bowl 🥣 !

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!! Thanks

Well, that was brilliant! A perfect finish without a single blemish. You’re amazing.

@SpragueWoodturning

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ward!

@sashafortis

3 жыл бұрын

@@SpragueWoodturning Ummm...I am new to wood turning, but have lots of experience with making jewellery and doing wire work inset and so forth...and as I was watching this I kept thinking "WHAT ARE YOU DOING????" So firstly, a bit of masking tape on the inside and the outside of the bowl rim gives you a dam that will hold the glue and also allow some of the powder to sit proud.... which you want, as it will shrink when drying. The depth of your groove should always be a response to the twisted wire thickness, and preferably cut in two passes with a slight undercut, like this /_\ . then put some of your stone powder into the groove FIRST, then force the wire in. Now the stone will fill all the cavities in the twisted wire, and when you CA glue it, that will lock it into the shape of the groove.

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

sashafortis There’s is always more than one way to skin a cat as they say, thanks for your advice, Jim.

@davidwoolsey2300

2 жыл бұрын

@@sashafortis I enjoy reading the comments-yours is a good one!

Wow! Outstanding!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

When I was adding twisted wire to jewelry projects, I would clip the ends at an angle rather than straight across. By careful trials, I was able to make the join invisible. There was about 1/4 twist where the top overlapped the bottom. Might require using a pliers to slightly change the twist on the wire but the effect was worth the effort. Probably work on wood inlay as well. Thanks for sharing your work.

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! Jim

@melaniewestberg2886

3 жыл бұрын

-4, Carl, I agree wi Francis.

@dr.lexwinter8604

3 жыл бұрын

There's a jewlery trick of overlaying the ends in the final shape (i.e. if it's a circle, make it a circle with the ends passing each other) then cut both at the join at a 45 degree angle, that way they're a perfect match and the angled cut is easier to hide.

@RamDragon32

3 жыл бұрын

I use recovered electrical wire in my own wood projects (just thumb drives, so usually small LV wires, but I look for solid core so the twists are visible) and another trick I learned real early to make the joint invisible is to cut long, then file the ends flat. Doing that and using the angle lap trick you mentioned I can make joints completely vanish.

@thangquocnguyenmdp

3 жыл бұрын

Francis Kisner cutting-edge the wire in 45 degrees angle is better than straight cuts.

Most beautiful and gorgeous .

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏🏻

Another beautiful work of art! Amazing Jim!

@SpragueWoodturning

4 жыл бұрын

John Kilborn Thanks John!

First class work. Thanks for sharing.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I appreciate your taking time to explain your process. I’ve been turning for some time, but still learn from folks like you. Beautiful bowl.

@SpragueWoodturning

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, your too kind!

Just simply beautiful. I had no idea it took so much time, thought, labor and creativity. Your work is great and your video is educational. Thank you so much for sharing this with all of us.

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Dave.

Thank you. You’re awesome.

@SpragueWoodturning

10 ай бұрын

Thank you too!

Beautiful bowl. The chatoyance is absolutely stunning...

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

David Gardner it’s a beauty, thanks.

Very beautiful would love it in my kitchen

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Becky!

Lovely Jim. I would never have thought to twist the copper wire in a drill! Simple idea and brilliant tip. 👏👏

@SpragueWoodturning

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeanie!

I just happened across your Pewter inlay bowl. Loved it so much I wanted to continue watching some of your other turnings. I enjoy that you explain each step of your inlays. Wonderfully beautiful..

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

Great, thanks for checking out my channel, thanks 🙏

Amazing work!

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

Stunning.

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

Love the ball cap! ;)

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a rare one! Thanks

Simply beautifully simple !

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

I work on the lathe… and your work and technique and patience is 🤩

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Lovely. This is only the second video I have seen using copper wire. The other showed a single wire round the outside. I have been putting some wire aside and feel more confident in trying it now . Just subscribed, many thanks, Jim at Montana Wood Art Bozeman MT.

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏 Give it a go, you won’t be disappointed, Jim.

Beautiful walnut and wire touch!

@SpragueWoodturning

4 жыл бұрын

Rex B Thanks, Rex!

As always Jim, love your work...

@SpragueWoodturning

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill.

That is beautiful!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

This piece with the wire in is awesome really love it

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

That copper is gorgeous! Awesome outcome! The double twisted copper would be cool also! Amazing work and great idea! Bravo!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Love it, will try it. Thanks

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

Very nice looks great

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

Thanks for showing how to do that. Beautiful bowl and beautiful grain on it.

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Suzette

Gorgeous.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Amazing work!! Artist

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

Humbled, thanks!

Absolutely stunning.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Very nice work. Thanks

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

Just watched. Very very nice. Thank you.

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

this is just amazing

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

Great looking bowl. I love copper.

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

Me too, thanks 🙏

Absolutely awesome and stunningly beautiful the copper and soap stone inlay and the grain of that wood is magnificent and spectacular.

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, can’t go wrong with walnut!

Hi Jim... I use .0004 steel wool all the time and when I'm done I use round magnets wrapped in a soft cloth and pick up the shavings in deep cracks that the compresser blows them in too.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Good idea, thanks!

The amount of time and effort you put into the product……….and then the video, its impressive to say the least. Looks great, and definitely with a subscription 👍

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks a lot, Jim.

I picked up a few handy tips watching this video. nice work. Thanks

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

You welcome 🙏

Once again I’m amazed 💜💙💛🧡👏 I’m not sure if there isn’t anything that you can’t do! ☺️ I think you are my favorite all time wood turning artist ❣️❣️❣️

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks 😊

I'm almost caught up on your older videos! Your work is fantastic!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Thanks

Very nice. Good idea.

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏🏻

More inspiring work. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

Beautiful.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

I love this bowl very unique

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

Hoss That's Beautiful!!! Helluva Job .

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

Another beauty!

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

Interesting technique with beautiful results!

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

What a fantastic idea well presented and you killed it great work thank you for sharing

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gwynne

Thanks for sharing your beautiful work.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

Hello from Calgary; nice work! Love your roughing set up; efficiency and conservation.

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, go flames go, lol.

That is just gorgeous!

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

This bowl look so sophisticated and outstandingly beautiful. Yout a very good woodturner and quite creative tp boot!!. Love your channel.

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Sylvie!

Stunning!

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great job!

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

Awesome and brilliant! Watched and then subscribed! I loved the copper inlay and walnut!!!

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

Beautiful job, awesome 👏

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

That is a great bowl, Jim! I particularly like the inlaid wire.

@SpragueWoodturning

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick!

Very very nice..,I try to learn something every day Thank you for the showing how to do that..,,just beautiful!!!

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏🏻

It's fun watching older videos to occasionally hear when you speed up the footage. That chipmunk sound is hilarious 😂 beautiful piece, neat inlay 🥰

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Lol, thanks 😊

I've been looking for a good copper-wire inlay -- totally stealing this approach. Thanks!

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome 🙏

Oh my, I love your creative ideas! Stunning design! Thanks for sharing.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@TripleG69

2 жыл бұрын

If I lived in America I would have bought a set of bowls of this design. You have great talent my friend.

What a great idea! Lots of scrap copper wire laying around. Might have to really search for a source of stone to crush! Thanks and cheers from MT, stay safe!

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, marble might be a good alternative as well.

A beautiful bowl and inlay, simple but very effective. Just wish that walnut was not so expensive on this side of the Atlantic.

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

It’s not cheap here either, lol.

@JonasDieltiens

3 жыл бұрын

It isn't cheap anywhere!

Nice technique David, thanks for sharing, happy to be a new subscriber, cheers from Greece 🇬🇷.

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks 🙏

Beautiful work, very informative, on my way out to the shop!!!

@SpragueWoodturning

5 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Thanks for making this video. That wire winding reminded me of clapton coil and alien coil winding videos i have watched, when i started vaping. That might be an inspiration to you.

@SpragueWoodturning

3 жыл бұрын

Inspiration comes in many forms, lol.