Woodturning: Rivers In The Desert!
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Published 2024-03-22
This project presented many challenges, not the least of which was the requirement for stabilization. Although the finished piece showed very little resin, it was impossible to mount the log safely on the lathe with those deep cracks running through. So, that meant filling voids and stabilizing the entire piece by drowning it in resin. Although I generally prefer to remove the bulk of excess resin using carbide tools, I had planned and hoped to use traditional tools to refine the shape once it got down to the bare wood. In what little experience I have, what I am always certain of is that traditional tools are vastly superior to carbide tools when turning wood, and the finished piece would be 99% wood. However, the freshly sharpened bowl gouges were dulling immediately, causing the tool to bounce on the uneven surface. Oddly, however, the bowl gouges were only useful on the end grain. I fairly certain that the desert ironwood on the side grain was harder than the resin. I'm probably wrong about that, but that's what it felt like.
There were a number of refreshing changes that this piece allowed for me, and one of those what the opportunity to use a traditional oil/wax finish. This vase was not required to be waterproof, so that opened up more options for shaping concepts. Resin finishes have a hard time adhering to sharp angles and edges, which means resin finishes require continuous curves. I wanted this piece to feature a sharp transition between the slender curve up from the base to the swooping under curve of the neck. This shape allows for the end grain to be featured as well as the side grain of the heart wood. This piece would have become too narrow if I had turned away all of the sap wood (the lighter wood). The blue resin also ended up growing on me. I thought it might be too loud of a color choice, but I think it adds a subtle detail that doesn't take too much away from the natural beauty of the wood.
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All Comments (21)
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"Thanks for watching!" Are you kidding!? It was a privilege!!!! David, thanks so much. Absolutely gorgeous!! Absolutely incredible!
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What a beautiful piece❤
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This is stunning. Absolutely beautiful. You are a true artist. Your work will last for centuries, these works will stay in families for hundreds of years of they will find their way to museums. God Bless you sir, you are very gifted.
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Wow! 😮
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It’s so extremely beautiful!
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The ironwood’s natural cracks are really accentuated by that beautiful purple-blue colour, it contrasts very nicely with the golden tones of the wood.
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A work of art! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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Stunning! The transition from wood to epoxy gives it an ancient look and feel. Truely beautiful.
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You may not do many videos but when you do, they are worth the wait. That piece is gorgeous! The ironwood has such a beautiful colour and grain to it. The resin was just enough and highlights it well. You also picked the right finish for it. I am very impressed by your work! ❤
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That turned out AMAZING!!! Just wow!!!
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Created by a true master. Stunning piece ❤
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What a strong organic beauty of a beauty !!!
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Wow! What a beautiful piece 😍
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Magnificent piece!! Thanks for taking us along!!
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What a lovely piece. The epoxy color really accentuates the contrast of the wood. One of your cleanest pieces yet. Glad to see another video, hope all is well!
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Девид вы потрясающий мастер, художник! Ваша робота - это искусства!
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Wow! Incredible craftsmanship, stunning results!
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You are my absolute favorite wood turner and video maker. Best n YT.
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I don't normally like epoxy pieces, but his one is an exception.
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I freaking love how this looks David!!!!!