Twist the hardest wood---- African blackwood

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  • čas přidán 13. 08. 2022
  • this piece of African blackwood was cracked, so I chose this shape to avoid the brack.
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  • @gaowoodlab
    @gaowoodlab  Před rokem +6

    Thank you for your watching and sharing the video, if you like it, please thumbs up, subscribe, and comment, your support is very very important.

  • @judethboard8454
    @judethboard8454 Před rokem +2

    I'd like it so much more without the drilled decoration. Not necessary with such spectacular design in exquisite wood.

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem +2

      Thank you so much, Judeth, yeah, African blackwood is very shiny, and I have turned some pieces with shiny surfaces, so I want to try another form, one more reason, this piece of wood has many cracks, and I could not fix some flaw, so...😂😂😂😂

  • @bwrightaway2877
    @bwrightaway2877 Před rokem +1

    Good stuff

  • @mikebass823
    @mikebass823 Před rokem +2

    Now that's a real twisted vase. Black wood beauty.😎👍👍👍👍👍🤓

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem

      Thank you so much, Mike, Blackwood is really amazing, 🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @pennyoflaherty1345
    @pennyoflaherty1345 Před rokem +1

    Lot of hard work for a fancy pair of legs & feet ! Can’t wait to see the top of your statue if you extended your work 😙

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem

      😄😄😄, Thank you so much,🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @johnlynch575
    @johnlynch575 Před rokem +1

    7:20 Awesome turning. I wish I had paid better attention in shop class

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem

      Thank you so much, John, 🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @martarose2559
    @martarose2559 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful!

  • @kaybee2300
    @kaybee2300 Před rokem +2

    Your ability to 'see' the finished piece inside the piece of wood and your ability to bring it out to completion is truly amazing.

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem

      Thanks a lot, Roy, 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @gaetancrepeault9333
    @gaetancrepeault9333 Před rokem +1

    Gorgeous pcs of Art

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem

      Thank you so much, Gaetan, 🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @TheCheffydave
    @TheCheffydave Před rokem +2

    I AM SPEECHLESS! This piece just blew my mind ❤️

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem

      Thank you so much, 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @SiamWoodShop
    @SiamWoodShop Před rokem +1

    Both beautiful and unique Gao. Take care and keep safe, John

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem

      Thank you so much, John, stay safe, 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @alansimpson596
    @alansimpson596 Před rokem +1

    Brilliant. That piece belongs in a high-end art shop.

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem +1

      Thank you so much, Alan,🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @davidshoemaker7526
    @davidshoemaker7526 Před rokem +4

    Appreciate the hard work, and I hate to knock someones piece, but in my opinion it would've looked better with a turned base to match the top and skip the texturing. Such an elegant wood should be smooth. As always thanks for the video John. Still a beautiful piece.

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem +3

      Thank you so much, John, yeah, African black wood is very shiny, and I turned some piece with shiny surface, so I want to try other form, and the most important reason is there are some cracks I cannot fixed, this method can cover some flaws...😅😅😅😅
      Thank a lot, again.😀😀😀😀

  • @brooksmartin2665
    @brooksmartin2665 Před rokem +1

    Wow, that project is eloquent. Well done.

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem

      Thanks a lot, Brooks, 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @chandarussell
    @chandarussell Před rokem +1

    African snake wood is incredibly hard. You did a good job working with it.

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem

      Thanks a lot, 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @1954JDR
    @1954JDR Před rokem +1

    Wow, that piece is absolutely amazing.

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem

      Thank you so much, James,🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @lilliansegura6865
    @lilliansegura6865 Před rokem +1

    BEAUTIFUL

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem

      Thank you so much, Lillian, 🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @cookiescoop6065
    @cookiescoop6065 Před rokem +1

    Well done sir that's some of the hardest wood to work with thanks for sharing ✌️

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem

      Thank you so much, my friend, 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @neidemartins4843
    @neidemartins4843 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful love

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem

      Thank you so much, 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @drferry
    @drferry Před rokem +2

    Nice job of working with the defects in the blackwood. These things take hours and hours of work by hand. The reward is in the final product and getting to work with the finest turning wood in the world, complete with its sweet smell. I'm not a fan of the little decorative holes, though.

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem

      😂😂😂, Thank you so much, Anduril, 😁😁😁😁😁

  • @dtork47
    @dtork47 Před rokem +1

    Very nicely executed and well thought out! Thanks for the inspiration as always!

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem

      Thank you so much, 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @stephendonathan6782
    @stephendonathan6782 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful art piece! I could tell that wood is very hard. Good thing about hard wood is you get a better shine. Take care and GOD BLESS 🙏!

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem +1

      Yeah, it's really hard, and thank you so much, Stephen, 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @richardparis9463
    @richardparis9463 Před rokem +2

    Very very nicely done and I totality agree with Pickle Tree Woodcraft comments...You are an artist that uses a wood lathe along with other tools to drew out your creations Thanks for sharing this part of your life with all of us..

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem +1

      Thank you so much, Richard, 🙂🙂🙂🙂

    • @kittyhawk7060
      @kittyhawk7060 Před rokem

      I liked the texturing. We see smooth all the time.

  • @tomclark3986
    @tomclark3986 Před rokem +1

    wow where did that idea come from!!! great job!

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem

      😄😄😄😄, the piece of wood had some cracks, I tried to avoid the cracks, and I thought this final shape avoided most of them.😄😄😄😄
      Thank you so much, Tom, 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @rodgerramjet3991
    @rodgerramjet3991 Před rokem +1

    That wood is gorgeous! Very beautiful.

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem

      Thank you so much, Rodger, 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @patman0250
    @patman0250 Před rokem +2

    It's a nice piece don't get me wrong but instead of just slathering it with epoxy, I wish you would have brought out the natural polish of the African blackwood. You did all that work just to cover it up. African blackwood is some of the world's most beautiful wood, all it needed was a bit of hard wax polish and and a buffing wheel, it would have brought out all the fine detail, the stripes of the wood would have popped. When it comes to beautiful wood like this you kind of want to stay away from epoxy. That's usually reserved for cheaper woods that don't have the durability like these hardwoods do. But still it's a beautiful piece, personally I would have kept more meat on the legs but that's just me.

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem

      I agree with you that the wood has amazing color and grain.

  • @russketcher5400
    @russketcher5400 Před rokem +1

    This was the greatest piece of work I've seen

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem

      Thank you so much, 🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @staceyritchie7100
    @staceyritchie7100 Před rokem +1

    I worked for years for a stair building company. I'm pretty sure we had a little bit of that in one of our lumber buildings. The boss called it ebony. We weren't allowed to use it though. Also...I was the only girl there for a long time. I loved building stairs.

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem +2

      😃😃😃, Yeah, this wood is expensive, the piece that I used was an offcut. Enjoy your job, and I love wood working, 😀😀😀😀😀

  • @copperowlwoodturning5929

    Amazing piece, Gao. It’s beautiful. Take care. 😊

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem +1

      Thank you so much, Rob, stay safe, my friend, 🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @garryfreemyer7187
    @garryfreemyer7187 Před rokem +1

    I have a flute made of African Blackwood. I like the finish you put on your piece better.

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem

      Thank you so much, 🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @joshuabaughn3734
    @joshuabaughn3734 Před rokem +2

    This piece is worth somewhere around I'm guessing $600-$700

  • @dougthatcher3521
    @dougthatcher3521 Před rokem +1

    You are a fine artist! This turned out so wonderfully! Thanks.

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem

      Thank you so much, 😃😃😃😃

  • @staceyritchie7100
    @staceyritchie7100 Před rokem +1

    Wow! That is beautiful! You never cease to amaze me!

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem +1

      😃😃😃😃, Thank you so much, Stacey, 😃😃😃😃

  • @kevinfarnswo5366
    @kevinfarnswo5366 Před rokem +1

    Once again you created a work of art. You are a sculptor with the ability to put life into your pieces.

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem

      Thank you so much, Kevin,🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @jackthompson5092
    @jackthompson5092 Před rokem +1

    A very beautiful piece Gao.

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem

      Thank you so much, Jack, 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @beverlylumley4150
    @beverlylumley4150 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful piece, congratulations, Canada

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem

      Thanks a lot, my friend, 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @karltite128
    @karltite128 Před rokem +1

    Splendid. You see it, then create it. 🇺🇲🍺

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem

      Thanks a lot. Karl, 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @search2learn776
    @search2learn776 Před rokem +1

    Amazing, it looks like real African totem.

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem +1

      Oh, really? thank you so much, sir, 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @Dreamworld986
    @Dreamworld986 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful as always.

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem

      Thanks a lot, my friend, 🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @jimellison3358
    @jimellison3358 Před rokem +1

    WOW, this is definitely a one of a kind magnificent piece of art

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem

      Thank you so much, Jim, 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @redheadhippiewoodturning4694

    Unbelievably gorgeous! 👏😀🤙

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem

      Thanks a lot, enjoy turning,😀😀😀😀😀

  • @ovejuhllarsen9108
    @ovejuhllarsen9108 Před rokem +1

    A true work of art, well done! Ove 🇳🇴

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem

      Thank you so much, Ove, 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @RobBrandtWoodturning
    @RobBrandtWoodturning Před rokem +1

    Hi Gao, pretty cool idea, nice video. Rob

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem +1

      Thank you so much, Rob, long time no see, I hope everything goes well with you,🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

    • @RobBrandtWoodturning
      @RobBrandtWoodturning Před rokem +1

      @@gaowoodlabThank you GAO, I am better now, and getting back to wood turning.

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem

      @@RobBrandtWoodturning Great, 😄😄😄😄

  • @russel4372
    @russel4372 Před rokem +1

    Like steel with hand tools!

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem

      Thank you so much, 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @marknelon6958
    @marknelon6958 Před rokem +1

    One of my favorite woods to work with.

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem

      Yeah, it is amazing wood. Thank you so much, 🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @danalhona7143
    @danalhona7143 Před rokem +1

    Well done! Beautiful work of art!!

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem

      Thank you so much, Dan, 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @pickletreewoodcraft7858
    @pickletreewoodcraft7858 Před rokem +1

    Very eccentric I love the natural flowing curves, you’re much more then a wood turner, it’s like calling an artist a painter. You seem very well equipped with tools but I have one you need to add to your collection it’s called the “typhoon” it is a burr for carving and is so much faster then carbide or rasps for the straight grinder or dremel, they are made in many sizes and shapes and many shank diameters too.

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem

      Thank you so much, my friend, yeah, I have some typhoon tips, but their diameters are unsuitable, so I have no used them,🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @julesthecat9404
    @julesthecat9404 Před rokem +1

    That is an amazing piece

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem

      Thank you so much, Jules, 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @Ronalcock1
    @Ronalcock1 Před rokem +1

    excellent , I don't know where you got the idea from but its beautiful, thanks for showing it, its very inspiring

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem

      Thank you so much, Ron,🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @FWS99channel
    @FWS99channel Před rokem +1

    really this is a beautiful work of art

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem

      Thanks a lot, 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @silviagracielastaviaky8590

    Hermosa obra de arte!!!!!👏👏👏💖💖💖🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem

      Thank you so much, 😃😃😃😃

  • @SaveManWoman
    @SaveManWoman Před 9 měsíci +1

    Great piece, where can I find bigger piece 11x9x7? If anyone has it, I’ll buy it. No cracks.

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks. I bought them from China.

  • @brucerowan6630
    @brucerowan6630 Před rokem +1

    Simply amazing!

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem

      Thank you so much, Bruce,🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @josephcraft2845
    @josephcraft2845 Před rokem +1

    What a beautiful piece. You have the vision to see the potential and bring it out. What would a piece of wood like that cost to purchase?

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem +2

      Thank you so much, Joseph, the wood is expensive, but this piece of wood is offcut, so I can afford the price,😂😂😂. generally, the price, like this piece, is 80-100 USD, if there is no flaw.🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @chd2689
    @chd2689 Před rokem +1

    Is this the most expensive and exclusive type of wood in the world?

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem +1

      Thank you so much, and yes, African black wood is amazing and expensive, but it's not the most expensive, because I know some kinds of wood are more expensive than black wood in China.😃😃😃

    • @chd2689
      @chd2689 Před rokem +1

      @@gaowoodlab Could you say which type of wood are the most expensive?

  • @rabbani8613
    @rabbani8613 Před 4 měsíci

    Its that wood can be bend?

  • @robertboycewoodturningn.c.7838

    Very nice 👍. Like to do a sticker swap

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem

      Thank you so much, Robert, but I'm in China, it's so far...😅😅😅😅😅

  • @VincentTanu-qr4td
    @VincentTanu-qr4td Před 2 měsíci

    Black African wood is blenty here in kenya at our village show me markett or connect me with buyer

  • @cfrefrigeracao7320
    @cfrefrigeracao7320 Před rokem +1

    Ébano?

  • @dalepage5511
    @dalepage5511 Před rokem

    It seems to me that this gimmickry wasted a great amount of precious wood.

    • @gaowoodlab
      @gaowoodlab  Před rokem +1

      This piece of wood is originally an offcut material with many cracks inside. BTW, most of the wood I use is offcut wood or dead trees left by gardeners.