Woodturning: Texas Ebony

I think your level of talent with woodturning tools, and attention to detail has always been of an extremely high standard which captured my attention and inspired me to learn. However and since you started your woodturning journey I have lost my initial enthusiasm and motivation to watch your videos because of the higher importance you are now placing on being commercially successful. All the laid back music and your skill with turning and capturing the video shots have lost their original magic for me David, and its becoming kinda plastic - that may well be how it is in this world we live in. Just being honest from my point of view.

I am a new 81 year old fan…after reading Peters comments and your very respectful reply, I am even more of a fan. I know nothing about woodworking but I do admire skill and the dance and movement of wood working is fascinating and calming. The strength of your hands and vision is just mesmerizing and by the way. I hardly listen to the music but I listen to the machines…..adding the music is kin to massage music..lovely ..thank you for your hard work and talent.

I have a 200 year old ebony cabinet. Comes down from my family. Its considered an aristocratic possession in my country (sri lanka) to have furniture made of ebony wood. I love your videos. So calming and satisfying ❤️

The 200k subscriber is way less than you deserve David. Thank you for letting us watch the birth of these pieces of art.

David, your art is so PHENOMENAL!!!! I like to watch you work before I have to go to work so I can feel relaxed before a 10 hour day. Thank you for posting Sir!!! 👊🏾👍🏾💪🏾

As a "Padawan Turner" who can't get enough of these video's: what stands out most to me are those channels put out by "tech" turners who really do turn out impressively complex pieces (and some that don't), compared to artists who see the lathe as a canvas and turn out works of inspired art. David Adamsen is one of those artists, and his works never fail to inspire me.

I had never heard of Texas Ebony but I think I’m in love. Beautiful work.

I am not in wood turning, am just a person in total admiration for artists who, like you, bring out beauty from a piece of material which, for me is just a piece of wood. I love everything of your videos, the great scenery of your home place, Maine, the filming, the music and the exiting disovery of where you are taking us to reveal a master piece. Superb piece of art. Magnifique!

Yet again, another piece where I had no idea where you were going with it until you showed the final product. Very nice.

That's incredible. What a beautiful piece of wood. I'm sure Our Maker is smiling down at the elegance you finessed from one of his creations

Absolutely stunning! Texas Ebony is extremely hard, so I’m very impressed that you made this process look so simple. The gorgeous piece of art was well worth it, I’m sure. 😍

Incredible Artistry! Thank you for sharing your beautiful work David. Videos are so well done!

Thank you for another amazing video. Look forward to watching and listening to the next video.

Idk why but I imagine this guy listening to hard rock or something while turning wood then putting these calming instrumentals on the videos

David.... very very cool. Really like the Texas ebony and you did it justice with using simple easy flowing shape in your design, and the red mallee burl was a great thought to use for top. It brought that little extra detail , contrast, and pop!....to the whole piece. Draws your eye to it. Job well done David. Really awesome!👍👍👍👍👍

The contrast in gain is tremendous. Very beautiful David.

Who needs resin when the colours of nature are as splendid as these? Texas Ebony, what a beauty!

There are turners out there in the world who are very good. There are camerapersons who are very good. And video editors who know their stuff. You are able to do all those things, and do them amazingly well. Im so impressed with every video of yours that i watch. Your turning skills are enviable. Your camera and editing work is no less than professional. The woods you work with are gorgeous. The finished pieces......stunning. your hard work, and attention to detail definitely shows.

30+ years ago, my old man had to trim an Ebano branch that was growing over the roof. He had no chainsaw at the time. It was an all day affair. It was actually two ebony trees that grew Siamese style. Greetings from South Texas.

After reading all the comments, there's nothing i can add other than thank you for getting my mind off of these crazy,scary days. It's a pleasure to watch you work.👍😎