Turning A TITAN - woodturning the heaviest wood in the world
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- čas přidán 27. 11. 2023
- Join me in this woodworking adventure as we tackle the ultimate challenge: turning a TITAN! In this video, we delve into the densest/heaviest wood in the world, lignum vitae, known for its unparalleled hardness and legendary status among woodworkers.
Explore the remarkable properties of lignum vitae as we transform it from a solid log into a breath-taking masterpiece.
✨ Witness the magic of woodturning as we craft intricate designs, revealing the hidden beauty within this hardwood titan.
🛠️ Learn valuable techniques and tips for working with this challenging wood, ensuring a successful and satisfying woodworking experience.
Thanks for watching and feel free to leave comments in the chat below.
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The methods I demonstrate are not to be used as a guide for best practice. Thanks - Jak na to + styl
Nicely done Mike! So proud of you and how you’ve come on! And so fast! Brilliant job with the Lignum 🙏😁😁😁👍
Thanks so much Richard, and thanks again for the advice, it helped a lot!
@@MikeHolton I don’t know how you find the time to turn, edit, and respond to all these comments! Carry on my friend! 🤗
@@WoodWithD Haha I start early, most of my responding and editing is between 6 and 8am 🤣
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I’ve never seen someone work on lignum vitae so fast. The hardness of that wood cannot be overstated. Impressive. May god have mercy on your tools
Haha thanks, I do keep them very sharp 😉
How hard is this wood compared to jarrah I wonder
@@FjsbdjdhJarrah rates at 1860 Lbs/feet on the Janka scale, lignum vitae rates at 4390 lbs/feet. Check out the Wood Database for more information.
Well done mate❤
You have the most indepth safety precautions I've ever seen in any wood turning channel. And so thorough, as if you really love it so much.
Thanks! I really love and care so much about what I do. 😀
That's a really lovely vase. Not sure why CZcams decided I wanted to see woodturning videos but they're quite fascinating
Thanks Richard, not sure either but I'm glad they did 😊
Welcome to the woodworking rabbit hole!
You know, I've been watching videos and reading books about the Titanic since I was a kid, but never knew that the propeller bearings were made out of wood! That's pretty amazing, as is this vase. Wonderful job, Mike!
Thanks my so much. Also just been informed a lot of the British warships had the same lignum bearings 😀
Apparently it was used up to the 1960s for propeller shaft bearings. The first nuclear submarine had lignum vitae shaft bearings
Sometimes natural is hard to beat
Hello Mike. Well, I have to say this one nearly brought me to tears. For many years I lived in Africa. Flying over the Sahara was always a highlight of the trips back and forth we made. This beautiful piece was so reminiscent of the arial view of the sand dunes along with tiny pockets of habitation. And the colour! Absolutely spot on with the reds, browns and oranges, along with hints of oasis green. Your final design was also a reminder of the gourds used extensively then for carrying water or milk, even beer before the thermos flask took over. Thank you. You have taken me back 50 years - and I have enjoyed every moment of it.
Thanks so much Angela, I love to hear the memories these pieces invoke in people and than you so much for sharing. I would love to fly over the Sahara, been to Tunisia a couple of times but that's it. All the best, Mike 😀
In my opinion, that’s one of the finest examples of wood turning that I’ve seen on CZcams. Your skills are awesome. 💕❤️💕
Thank you so much 😀
There’s some really beautiful movement in that wood grain and the fluting you cut into it adds to that and brings it out even more!
Thanks my friend, I knew how it would make the wood look but it came out way better than I could have hoped for 😀
That vase should last another couple of hundred years. Beautiful
Mike, your monster vase turned out fabulous. As I watched you work on it, I was reminded of how a potter works clay on a wheel. You are molding the wood with your tools as a potter uses his hands. Again, pure joy watching you and listening to you explain each step. You must have many woodworking students who are learning from you.
Thanks Wes, I've heard that wood turning is like pottery but a bit more violent lol. I get a lot of comments about people being inspired to take up the hobby and those that learn a lot from when I do which is just amazing. I just want to share the joy I get from this beautiful pastime. 😁
I just love the way you explain what you’re doing and what thoughts you put into your work. Stunning piece of wood, can’t help but think of the wondrous flora the dinosaurs wandered through in ages past, looks almost a bit as if it was petrified 😃
Thanks so much Barney, all the best, Mike 😀
Stunningly beautiful! I love the fact that you voice your thought processes, including doubts, as you progress through the creation. I'm hooked.
I’m glad you added some craftsmanship to the piece instead of leaving it plain. Without you, it remains just a block of wood. You can still see the grain and also your added influence. Very nice job. The lines are crisp.
Thanks so much Greg ☺️
no no no dont give your baby away it needs to stay with you in a place to show its glory you did a awesome job
Yes I think you are right Debra, I'm keeping it 😀
Amazing as always Mike and so much knowledge shared too which is so wonderful. I am very grateful to you for introduction us to woodturningwithdick and to hear you sharing advice with one another really gives a feel for the woodturning community
Thanks Lois, the woodturning community on Facebook is pretty amazing, I have made so many friends and we all pass on tips and advice 😀
Your hard work and patience created something to be admired for generations. Well done!
Thank you so much 😀
geez its so hard it looks almost like marble. what a beautiful end result too man
Thanks Josh, I'm so pleased with how this one came out 😀
Hi Mike, I started turning earlier this year and love it. The way you present your channel and pass on knowledge is an absolute joy and inspiration to me, look forward to each new session. As others have already said very informative and another stunning piece. Looking forward to the next episode. Many thanks for the time and effort that you put in to making the videos. Cheers Paul
Thanks so much Paul, that is so nice to hear, I love what I do and am just so glad that others seem to like it as well, all the best and happy turning, Mike 😁
What an amazing opportunity! I absolutely love the outcome! Great job brother! A pleasure to watch as always 😊
Thank you so much my friend 😀
Love how the grain makes the pattern look wavy
Thanks, that was the look I was going for, it can make a beautiful grain even more beautiful! 😀
Sir, you are an artist. Beautiful vase!
Thank you very much Tom 😊
That's gorgeous! It looks like marble! I like how you explain what you're doing and why. I'm learning as I watch.
Thanks Lisa, I try to share everything I'm thinking so we can both learn together
So beautiful. The texturing is so symbolic of the story of this tree species. The colors are amazing.
Thanks Rob much Robyn😀
Really liked watching you turn out this vase.
Thanks, I loved making it 😀
That was a TITAN of a turning, Mike! A beautiful piece of wood and an exquisite shape. The grooves/fluting is a compelling feature, and I think this is one of your best pieces yet! It's certainly one of my favorites.
Wow, thanks my friend, this one came out nice and I'm keeping it 😀
Awesome, love it! 😃 I can just imagine Winnie the Pooh with his paw in the pot, pulling out a fist full of honey 😉
Haha my wife said something very similar 😂
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This is what came to my mind as well! Something about the color made me start thinking that early in the process.
@@dlh567 haha it's now a thing, we shall call it the honey vase
I just found this channel and I could not be happier that I did!!! Thanks Mike
Thanks Austin and welcome! All the best, Mike 😀
Geez this wood look so dense but absolutely beautiful! You did an excellent job!
Thanks so much 😃
I love learning about woods I've never heard of before. Thank you so much for sharing! If you keep it, please post photos later of how the color turns!
Thanks Beth and don't worry, I am keeping it and will be posting pictures 😀
Mike, thanks for this video on an incredible piece of wood. The best part is how you deal with mistakes that we all make when turning. You take chances, research solutions, show how to correct the mistakes and you do it all with affable dose of humility. Many thanks!
Thanks so much 😀, I much prefer to show the real side of turning, especially the problems and mistakes so we can all learn together, all the best, Mike
Every video of your creations amazes me. Your experience and the risk you're willing to take is what makes you a master. Beautiful piece.
Thanks so much Johnny😊, I just try to have fun and discover new things, I don't go into any project with high expectations, I just go into each one determined to enjoy and learn from the experience. All the best, Mike 😀
Ok, no, I think this is my fave!! I hope you do an update if you do keep it, to show how it has changed over time! What an amazing wood!
haha thanks, yes I am keeping it and promise to do an update 😀
It looks like I am the odd man out. I really feel that you lessened the beauty of this piece of wood by putting the texture in the vase. The texture should’ve been saved for a piece of oak or walnut, or some other more common wood. This piece of wood in my opinion this should have been a standalone piece with the beauty of the grain being, it’s pride
Ribbed for her pleasure
I appreciate your opinion Donna and you may be right but I like it, all the best, Mike 😀
Exactly, I would have just used the original block of wood as a standalone piece. Saying that it was beautiful in the end.
@@david-pb4bi Thanks David 😀
He can still smooth it out so that we can see the wood grain much better.
Didn't realize turning wood would be so interesting. Thanks for posting your work. True craftsmanship.
Thanks for watching Eric, glad you enjoyed it, all the best, Mike 😀
Gorgeous! The texture - just incredible! Thanks so much for sharing😊
My pleasure 😊 and thanks for watching 😄
Absolutely stunning piece Mike. I love watching you turn such interesting projects with some of the craziest woods out there. Great job Mike!
Thanks William, I make up for my lack of talent by turning beautiful wood, they offset each other 😀
Absolutely stunning.
Thank you so much! 😀
Beautiful vase. Reminds me of old fashioned style bee hives with the ridges. It makes me happy to see.
Thanks Judith, my wife said the same 😀
Just gorgeous!
Thanks so much 😀
Absolutely stunning. ❤❤❤
Thanks so much John, this one was a lot of fun, in a scary sort of way 😀
WOW! I love watching the progress!
Thanks Susan 😀
That was a real act of bravery cutting so many grooves so precisely. Fine work.
Thanks Steve, it honestly took every ounce of my nerve and concentration, so happy when I reached the end 😀
Watching you work is such a pleasure. A master and his craft...quite the talent!
So kind of you to say Cynthia 😀
I know everyone loves simple surfaces, I’ve read some of the comments. Man, the vase before the texture was pretty but the vase after had soul. Really it’s a beautiful piece. I’d say keep it. That’s one to smile about daily.
Don't worry I am keeping it, sound strange but I touch it every day, the ripples and weight feel so reassuring. 😀
Amazing beautiful result 👏
Thanks so much Alda 😀
Might just be my favorite piece so far!
Thanks! I love this as well which it why I've decided to keep it 😀
I can't say as I blame you
A beautiful piece of wood that tells its own story . the corrugation detracts the whole picture of the natural beauty of the timber. Nearly a nice piece of artwork
Haha nearly a thanks so much 😀
Yet another stunning piece, and such a change to see this wood used in a decorative way.
Thanks Simon, it really is a beautiful wood
This piece blew me away at every stage. I really enjoy your videos and how you explain and your passion for the wood really comes through just how I feel about it. It's beyond words and I'm very inspired. Thank you for being brave and creating something so beautiful. 😊🦄👌
Thanks so much Katharine, that is so nice of you to say 😀
Absolutely stunning
Thanks so much 😀
Fascinating information about the wood
it is amazing stuff 😀
Absolutely stunning vase. This is one of the best looking vases I have seen.
Thanks so much, that is very nice of you to say 😊
Loved that Lignum challenge. What I wouldn’t give to have that piece!
It is a beautiful wood, I have another in my workshop, a little smaller but same diameter 😀
What a brilliant job Mike, it is easy to see how excited you were throughout the entire exercise. Not only did we see excellent turning but the experiment with the 'wet & dry' together with the lemon oil gave an absolutely brilliant result on the sanding. I am finding your videos SO relaxing so I will certainly keep watching. Cheers, Don from South Aust.
Thanks so much Don, sometimes I feel like a big kid when I see some amazing grain or something went getter than expected, I hope I never grow out of that 😀
Spectacular turning, Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it, all the best, Mike 😀
Love to see a craftsman at his work creating beautiful pieces,very nicely done
Thank you very much Geoffrey 😊
Never saw that coming; fabulous result!
Thanks James, I'm just glad it worked 😀
That is beautiful! Well crafted! The figuring in the wood is stunning!
Thank you very much 😊
i like how "wet" this wood looks even when its not wet. makes it look shiny and makes the colour pop more
I know what you mean, the oils in the wood make it shine 😁
Beautiful piece, beautiful wood!
Thank you very much! 😁
I really think the ring pattern and the grain of the wood worked perfectly together sorta gave it a spiral effect i really dig it
Thanks so much 😃
Stunning work as always. And lignum vitae is now another on my growing list of number 1 favourite woods
Haha Mine too but not sure I will get another chance to turn some 😀
Glad you turned that piece. Always wanted to see one Like this
I have been wanting to make this shape for a while 😀
I love this one! Such beautiful wood! I've just started trying out woodworking myself, and to watch you bring out, and show, the soul of the wood is just magic! Thank you for sharing it with us all 🙌 Best regards! //Tom from Sweden
Watching the gloss from the wax almost blink into place was magical! What an incredible wood.
Thanks and I have to agree 😁
Wonderful job. The vase is stunning!
Thank you Jason 😊
Turned out amazing
Thanks Matt 😀
Gosh that's absolutely GORGEOUS. NICELY DONE!
Thank you so much! 😀
Gorgeous!
Thank you! 😊
Absolutely beautiful
I loved this one 😀
Absolutely lovely - personally love the texturing!
Thanks Tony, me too 😀
The undulations in the grain show up gorgeously!
Oh, wow. The lemon oil gave a beautiful finish just by itself.
Yes it does and was a lot of fun to use as well 😀
absolutely beautiful!!
Thanks! 😀
I cant believe the brave attempt. well done indeed
Many thanks my friend😊
Beautiful work! An excellent video as well. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and love for woodturning! Cheers!
Thank you very much Ron 😌
I’m amazed you come up with so many great designs. The grain is magnificent.
Thank you very much, I really enjoyed this one 😀
Fantastic. Love the idea of the texture.
Thanks Mark, I'm so happy with the way it came out 😀
Wow that looks amazing lignum vitae vise it's got beautiful grain and beautiful colour to it.
Thanks so much 😀
The lemon oil wet sanding part blew me away. So beautiful!
Me too!! That was great fun to do 😀
WOW! That is a looker. Great job.
Thank you very much! 😀
Wow that plate is stunning
The price it’s sold for definitely just a fraction of its value!
Thanks 👍
What a great piece that turned out to be and a pleasure to watch you make it.
Thanks so much, very nice of you to say, all the best, Mike 😀
Beautifully done Mike. That wood is insane and the vase looks stunning. This took real patience and skill, well done.
Thank you very much! All the best, Mike 🙂
beautiful vase Love it!!!
Thank you! 😊
Another beautiful piece!
Thank you so much 😊
Well done Mike. Lovely piece. Keep up the good work.
Thanks so much John 😀
That wood is beautiful and I like the shape and design. Thank you for sharing your talent with us!
Thanks so much Brenda, I love what I do and am just happy others seem to like it as well 😀
This is absolutely stunning!!!!
Thanks so much Stephanie 😀
Spectacular piece! I really appreciated the information you shared about the type of wood, where it came from, historical applications. But especially love the reverence you show for the wood. Thank you!
Thanks Judy, I care and appreciate all elements of the wood I turn and just want to share the experience the best way I know how. All the best, Mike
Especially how you have to have a lOicEnsE for it lols
@@tehfuqizg0inon588 lol
Mike you totally astound me with your turnings, Thank you for sharing it with us lesser mortals 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
Haha I'm just a guy having fun 😊
Remarkable vase! I love the grooves and the finish.
Thanks so much Harold 😀
Glorious colours. Fabulous finish.
Thank you! Cheers Ben 😁
Excellent piece. I like that you go out of the box with the different woods. It’s nice to see something other than what we are use too.
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you very much Barry, I try hard to find unusual wood to turn, it keeps life interesting 😀
Wow what a monster!
Thanks Matt, it's a big one ☺️
Again an education in wood and another beautiful design. You do have a flair for great designs. You work through things smoothly and your sanding solution was great.
Thank you very much, the sanding went way better than I could have hoped for 😀
Beautiful!!!
Thank you! Cheers! 😀
I am mesmerised watching your skills on a lathe and the stunning pieces of wood you work with, your products are amazing. Keep up the amazing work!
Thank you very much James 😀
Love this vase! I enjoy how you tackle different woods. I can imagine how wonderful your shop smells 😊
Thank you! the best smell so far was the Thuya burl 😊
Great work Mike . Thanks for the tip on sanding oily wood.
No problem, it works amazingly well 😀👍
That is absolutely gorgeous! Love the design on the outside, love the shape. Beautiful!
Thank you so much Karen 😀