Woodturning: The Myrtle Kiss

Once again you have shown your creativity and love in being a “woodie” I have been watching your videos for a while now, and each just blows my mind. Mother Nature is proud of you ten fold.

I've seen you make a lot of beautiful stuff, David. I do believe this one tops them all. And perhaps it's just my own prejudice, but I love the fact that no epoxy was used in the making of this masterpiece. Superb!

I'm speechless. Thank you for sharing! You truly have a talent.

if you squint your eyes at the end, it looks like massive ethereal rings orbiting some great celestial needle that's remaining stationary. very incredible piece

Myrtle is definitely one of my favorites. Once I saw both pieces together, I saw an orchid. Now I can’t unsee it. Stunning, gorgeous piece of work. I absolutely love it.

Your turnings are like a good picture show. You never know how the ending will be but you know it will amaze you. Inspirational as always.

Absolutely beautiful wood grain. The finial placed inside is different, I like it.

I'm amazed that you can look at raw piece of wood and see what you will turn it into be before you even start to work on it. A true gift. Your videos are very entertaining. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

So graceful in form. A beautiful work of art.

Just in case no one mentions it, your camera work is just as good as your lathe skills! I loved watching both!!!

I am definitely getting the feel of your older work with this one. It reminds me of why I fell in love with your work to begin with. Beautiful!

I would give this to my future wife to house her ring, “ just like this wood I want our bond to grow old and blossom into something desirable despite the age” this is what I gather from this video if it were my possession to obtain. You stir emotion with your videos sir without a word “you have a strong positive spirit about you” thank you……..!

I knew looking at that burl in the intro that this would be something amazing and it is! You never fail to create beauty.

Absolutely Gorgeous David. The two woods you picked are perfect together. Beautiful burl. Thanks for sharing.

As always, in awe of what you see in a lump of wood like you started with.

I could watch this for hours!

Truly breathtaking, David! Watching you think out, adjust, create, and put on finishing touches to your creations is startling! That you could somehow see the transformation in your mind is beyond me. How does that happen? I’m guessing it’s years of experience plus an assortment of successes and failures along the way. It’s a family gift that’s been passed on for generations…..right? Thank you for sharing. It’s given me a bit of new perspective of the world around me…. especially after watching the “olive disaster.” I’m sure the price tag on these creations is exorbitant, so I’ll just keep on with your videos, of which I’ve only seen two so far! 😊

About the prettiest thing Ive ever seen. Thank you.

Amazing! I love the purity of your work.

Such an interesting piece to take the time to admire. Lovely