Holy shit that is so unbelievably dangerous. Like, unfathomably unsafe. To get Lichtenberg lines like that you need to be using insane amounts of electricity. Since that looks to be a slapdash homemade setup, I’m assuming it’s using a step up transformer from a microwave, probably around 2000V with 1-2 amps. That is WAY more than enough to kill you if you even brush up against the wrong part of this setup. Plus, with the way a microwave’s transformer works, your home’s safety switch will probably not shut it off if you get electrocuted. I checked and this channel hasn’t had a new post in 4 years, so I greatly hope that this man is still alive. Seriously do NOT try this. Many a professional electrician would be sketched out by something like this. This kind of thing makes a downed power line in the street look like a staticky blanket in terms of safety profile.
holy shit i am actually heartbroken. this comment made me realise some of the people in this comment section, especially the ones who were asking questions, could be dead now
Fantastic work. I really appreciate the step by step commentary as well as the information about different woods as well. Thanks for sharing your knowledge
@@simongadoury3244 If you are still alive, I want you to know fractal wood burning can be absolutely LETHAL to do, and there is no room for error. A microwave transformer outputs the same voltage as overhead power lines.
Lol...you keep saying that your bowls aren't pretty, but I think they look fantastic. I'm inspired to learn this one day, when I can purchase the equipment. Thanks for sharing.
I believe the word you are looking for if you get the wires too close and they "communicate" is they will "arc". The wires too close cause an "electrical arc". Great video!
Safety first. Which is why I bought the machine from the manufacturer. I know it'll still kill me if I get the probes close together, but at this point the project I have in mind for the Lichtenberg Device is a ways down the road. By the way, you speak English very well and thanks for the side grain tip. I did not know it wouldn't burn as nicely as the end grain.
I think it was so cool thanks for the info. And that word you was looking for is arch - when the two curuunts connect and make a flame. Just thought I return the favor on information. You do beautiful work keep it up. Amazing!!!
i just started doing this.. thanks for the heads up on the end grain part was wondering why it wasnt burning on the other part . so ill make sure i do the end grain for now on . its amazing when it starts doing its thing
Codswallop, that is a beautiful bowl. Nice job. I think the word you were looking for is ARC or ARCING. The electrical wire leads would arc if they were too close to each other.
I like your video it was very helpful to me as for starting a new hobby in woodworking at home thanks and keep up the good work 👍 the bowl looks good to me.
Great video , explained so well especially the bit about end grain. Does different strengths of soda and water mix change things much and would copper sulphate be good. Great video thanks
first of all bro I think your English is awesome and I want to thank u for opening the door to this fantastic form of art to me.My question is if I have a piece that id like to use but it has metal in it is it dangerous
It really is an excellent effect. Did you mix baking soda with the water for this project and did you use mains voltage or s lower stepoed down voltage? Thanks James
Thank you for your clear concise instructions. Your work is beautiful. I can't wait to try this myself. Is this 110 or 220 AC or are you using DC? 70 yrs old and very respectful of the power of electricity. Been thrown across the room by my 220 outlet. Learned a valuable lesson early in life.
Then you might want to consider giving this one a miss. Many people have died doing fractal wood burning, because the energy is not comparable to an outlet.
Hola...hermoso trabajo, me gustaría saber que voltaje de corriente utiliza , en chile utilizamos 220 volts ó es algún tipo de transformador de corriente , cual es mas adecuado ?. Gracias .
You guys could make an insulated jig, like helping hands, to hold the probes and run your power thru a dimmer switch or on/off switch. You don't need to hold them in your hands.
It would help to insulate the bare metal of the probe tips to prevent arcing when they are close together. Or you could use shorter length metal pieces on the probes.
I'm about to get in to bowl making and other projects as quick as I get my lathe. People like you inspire me to "HURRY UP" 'cause it looks like a lot of fun. What kind of wood works best for burning? I had the volume down on the video, was that ac or dc current? If you don't mind, I'm gonna follow you for more ideas. Thanks for the info and video again.
+jerry berry Thank you Jerry for this great comment. I really appreciate. I'm gonna make another video about burning wood with better sound and explanations. But cherry seem the best for now. Thanks Simon
SG Art Turning SG Art Turning where are you from? i'm italian, where i live there are 2 o 3 men woh know the late and wood turning and is very difficult to learn this fantastic work, i ask but no answers 😥. last week i did a wooden amplifier, every day i learn something, but i want MORE!!!
Thanks for sharing. I have found wood bleach will lighten your woodturnings from the darkening effect of the baking soda solution. I have a video on my channel on using a wood bleach on woodturnings.
Olá, gostei dos raios cortando a madeiram tem efeitos muito bonitos. Mas gostaria de saber que tipo de transformador voce está usando é o do microwave, poderia me informar qual a voltagem que está usando? Voce molha a madeira com agua em solução de bicarbonato de sodio? e depois entra em curto produzindo as faiscas pela peça de madeira? Muito interessante, gostaria de experimentar. Não entendo bem Ingles, mas posso entender via google tradutor. Tks.
Great electro-woodburning tips - thanks! (i didn't know the endgrain vs sidegrain one!). Agreed with some of your commenters: a mention of safety setup would be a good improvement to the otherwise great video
Yeah pretty weird. From fireworks to wood turning technics in just 8 video clicks haha. Even if Im not into woodturning at all, the vid was very satisfying to see somehow xD
Excellent video! As a Lichtenburg pyrographer myself, I've been using a "hands-off" rig for quite some time, but I've recently started building a handheld rig as well... complete with a deadman switch, arc-flash gloves, insulated matting, etc. (Believe me... I have a VERY healthy respect for electricity, given that I've been arc-flash certified since 2014. :) ) I have, however, been having some trouble designing the probes to my satisfaction and safety standards. Any and all advice on the subject would be sincerely appreciated...!
Scott Kniss I know this is an old comment, I have used a length of plastic pipe (40mm dia 400mm long) with silicon tapered bungs as a press fit, one for cable entry and one for mounting probe the opposite end,tight hole through both bungs. I use a few variations in this manner, some as high voltage test probes (with internal voltage divider), capacitor discharge tool (longer, extra insulation with internal dump resistor) and general probe for uses such as this using silicone hv cable for flexibility.
The discolouration of baking soda can be counteracted by vinegar or acetic acid. Alternatively an acid like vinegar or acetic or tartaric could be used as the electrolyte. Being able to wash it out and or neutralise it might be advantageous.
Holy shit that is so unbelievably dangerous. Like, unfathomably unsafe. To get Lichtenberg lines like that you need to be using insane amounts of electricity. Since that looks to be a slapdash homemade setup, I’m assuming it’s using a step up transformer from a microwave, probably around 2000V with 1-2 amps. That is WAY more than enough to kill you if you even brush up against the wrong part of this setup. Plus, with the way a microwave’s transformer works, your home’s safety switch will probably not shut it off if you get electrocuted. I checked and this channel hasn’t had a new post in 4 years, so I greatly hope that this man is still alive. Seriously do NOT try this. Many a professional electrician would be sketched out by something like this. This kind of thing makes a downed power line in the street look like a staticky blanket in terms of safety profile.
Thank you for spreading awareness. Fractal Wood burning tip: Don't
Thanks for posting this. Make sure to report the video as unsafe as well. CZcams is starting to act on these.
this comment is so important
holy shit i am actually heartbroken. this comment made me realise some of the people in this comment section, especially the ones who were asking questions, could be dead now
@@acookie7548 We can help by flagging as these videos as dangerous, CZcams seems to be starting to take action.
can you even imagine being able to do all that on the ceiling. incredible.
Yup burn the whole house down
wait... wouldn't you burn the house... up??! :P
Incredible dumb
It’ll probably electrocute a few people trying to do an entire ceiling
Yes, incredible that if they touch their apparatus they'll likely be dead. So many people have died doing this.
Just reminding people that if you do this like seen at 4:45, holding wires with just your hands, you have a pretty good chance to die.
Don't do it!
Fantastic work. I really appreciate the step by step commentary as well as the information about different woods as well. Thanks for sharing your knowledge
+Everett O'Keeffe Thank you. It's a pleasure my friend.
@@simongadoury3244 If you are still alive, I want you to know fractal wood burning can be absolutely LETHAL to do, and there is no room for error.
A microwave transformer outputs the same voltage as overhead power lines.
This was the most helpful video on the subject that I have seen so far.
+Noor Khalsa Thank you Noor. It's a pleasure to help
seconded! thank's a lot for sharing this information, SG.
Incredible. I wish I had your skill. I have admired wood burning for sometime. My attempts have always been amateurish. So thank you for sharing.
Lol...you keep saying that your bowls aren't pretty, but I think they look fantastic. I'm inspired to learn this one day, when I can purchase the equipment. Thanks for sharing.
+Patriot4TheTree thank you man for this great comment :) if you need tips feel free to ask.
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+Major Gladden 6,5,4,3,2,1 Happy new year !
SG Art Turning
yeah, especially from a dead artist!
Well I like the bowl and I think it came out amazing with the burnt accents!
+Art Connolly hahaha thanks a lot man :)
I think your bowl is wonderful....your comments make me want to see work you do approve of....I bet it's gorgeous. Thanks for the video!
Thank u ,it is a beautiful bowl !! Greetings from Argentina !!
I believe the word you are looking for if you get the wires too close and they "communicate" is they will "arc". The wires too close cause an "electrical arc". Great video!
+Sam Watson yes , thank you Sam
SG Art Turning . hi good work . I'd like to know how you make your burning equipment. I been trying to make one for myself . plz reply . thank you
+lizard king hi thank you, I'll use a 2000 volt microwave tranfo. Check on the web you will find some plan for how to do it
are u sure is not 20000 volts ?
cheers
+Constantin Nicolae lol no
VERY VERY well done. Impressed!
Great tips and nice looking bowl Simon. Thank you for sharing...!
+Jack Maravola it's a pleasure :)
Safety first. Which is why I bought the machine from the manufacturer. I know it'll still kill me if I get the probes close together, but at this point the project I have in mind for the Lichtenberg Device is a ways down the road. By the way, you speak English very well and thanks for the side grain tip. I did not know it wouldn't burn as nicely as the end grain.
+Terry Evans Thank you Terry
I think it was so cool thanks for the info. And that word you was looking for is arch - when the two curuunts connect and make a flame. Just thought I return the favor on information. You do beautiful work keep it up. Amazing!!!
Brilliant work !
Well done 👍
A beautiful bowl...despite you saying not. Great work.
Great job first time I ever heard of Lichtenberg were burning your explained it very well .
+Eugene Salazar Thank you!
i just started doing this.. thanks for the heads up on the end grain part was wondering why it wasnt burning on the other part . so ill make sure i do the end grain for now on . its amazing when it starts doing its thing
+Dale Marsh Thank you Dale it's a pleasure if I can help .
Are you still alive or have you electrocuted youself by now?
A plain bowl made beautiful with simple decoration....I love it 😊
Codswallop, that is a beautiful bowl. Nice job. I think the word you were looking for is ARC or ARCING. The electrical wire leads would arc if they were too close to each other.
Wow its beautiful huh, like the pattern of certain trees. The awesome power of the spirit of creation.
Belle démonstration. Merci bien. Marc
+Marc 's Oneway of turning Merci beaucoup Marc c'est très gentil :)
in my opinión, this is a beautiful bowl, very hice done, I love It!
+chulada03 Thank you
cool de voir un québécois faire du beau travail de même ! Continue !
+Mathieu Letizia-Mineau merci beaucoup. C'est très gentil :)
J'ai l'impression que ce vidéo-là vient du Québec! Beau travail
+cerealbobkiller merci , ouin du sud du quebec :)
Great video on this technique! Really nice bowl I think also.
+TheDistur Thank you sir
Very interesting video.The quality of your work is really outstanding.
Thank you for sharing.
+Nodrog Awson Hey wow thanks a lot for your nice comment ;)
That's amazing! I had no idea that would work Thanks for the video.
+jerry berry Thank you Jerry I really appreciate it :)
Gorgeous bowl!!
Very beautiful my freind. You have been given a gift from our lord.
+HawkRockS1996 thank you very much Sir
I think it’s a beautiful bowl. It appears to be a very usable bowl that is attractive and simple.
Great video. Had to watch it on my head
I like your video it was very helpful to me as for starting a new hobby in woodworking at home
thanks and keep up the good work 👍 the bowl looks good to me.
+Joe Gutierrez Thank you Joe for your great comment :)
Hey man
I just love watching you working on wood!!
How amazing can a ugly piece of wood turn with some talented hands!!
Quite insightful video!
Extremely beautiful, I love it you are Genius keep doing the good job 👍🏻
It's not genius, its extremely dangerous.
Excellent! Thank you
Thank you! This was very helpful!!
+pgoessnitzer Thank you
Merci! Vraiment bon conseils.
Thanks man this is very helpful. Good hear some good advice
Great video , explained so well especially the bit about end grain. Does different strengths of soda and water mix change things much and would copper sulphate be good. Great video thanks
+Pat Corrigan Thank you very much Pat
Turn the outside and burn before you hollow it out. You get a nice crisp contrast of color. Nice vid by the way.
Really enjoyed the work you did and the process is amazing. I think that is a Beautiful Bowl.
+1Toffeey Thank you sir
Well from my user name you can't tell...I am a female. No worries. And I do appreciate your work.
+1Toffeey hehe OK thank you
Аккуратная работа! Я продолжаю учиться мастерству
Большое спасибо мой друг.
I think your bowl is beautiful especially when you added the electrified accents
+BURZZA3G Thank you sir
Awesome tips... Thank you.
cool video I like the way the bowl turned out
+Aaron George Thank you Aaron :)
Thank you so much for the tips. You've just solved 90% of the issues I've had with this!
Your very good at your craft. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Amazing! The pattern looks like trees or Moss. Here's an opportunity to make art!
first of all bro I think your English is awesome and I want to thank u for opening the door to this fantastic form of art to me.My question is if I have a piece that id like to use but it has metal in it is it dangerous
+ferazen stellar Thank you very much. It's a good question... I never try, maybe do some research before just in case hehe
Thanks helped me out!
Awesome job great tips and good job with the English thanks we like 👍🏻 videos we know what your saying makes us viewers more comfortable
Great tips, thank you 👍🏼😊
+Marc No problem it's a pleasure to help :)
luv it ,keep up the good work 😊
+Glen Forshaw Thanks !
Nice job and great tip
+Brian Barlow Thank you Brian . Of it help someone I'm happy :)
It really is an excellent effect.
Did you mix baking soda with the water for this project and did you use mains voltage or s lower stepoed down voltage?
Thanks
James
Thank you for the great information, your English is very good. I subbed and liked your video.
+thomas reddick Thank you Thomas !!
Fantastic, great work :-)
+Nature and Planespotting Petr Podroužek Thank you.
Thank You, good information that I can use.
Thank you for your clear concise instructions. Your work is beautiful. I can't wait to try this myself. Is this 110 or 220 AC or are you using DC? 70 yrs old and very respectful of the power of electricity. Been thrown across the room by my 220 outlet. Learned a valuable lesson early in life.
Then you might want to consider giving this one a miss. Many people have died doing fractal wood burning, because the energy is not comparable to an outlet.
Can you explain how you made the burner as well as what was used to make handheld probes that are safe. Thanks
Thanks a lot for a very interesting video. Greetings from México.
The video was very informative. I thought the upside down was a great touch
Good video!!! Very helpful
+lance andrews Thank you Lance
Can I ask how you darkened the edges of the bowl? Looks nice finish.
Even with those not so pretty sides, over all it is a beautiful one :D
Could you seal the carbon where it is to keep the natural burn color?
Great work as always, the wood burning makes for some very beautiful design! Thanks for the vid!
+Evan Finger Thank you Evan :)
Hola...hermoso trabajo, me gustaría saber que voltaje de corriente utiliza , en chile utilizamos 220 volts ó es algún tipo de transformador de corriente , cual es mas adecuado ?. Gracias .
It was a beautiful bowl Sir.
Wow this is sooooooo pretty i want that bowl 😍
It is beautiful!
You guys could make an insulated jig, like helping hands, to hold the probes and run your power thru a dimmer switch or on/off switch. You don't need to hold them in your hands.
It would help to insulate the bare metal of the probe tips to prevent arcing when they are close together. Or you could use shorter length metal pieces on the probes.
J'aimais voire votre beau travail. Merci.
I'm about to get in to bowl making and other projects as quick as I get my lathe. People like you inspire me to "HURRY UP" 'cause it looks like a lot of fun. What kind of wood works best for burning? I had the volume down on the video, was that ac or dc current? If you don't mind, I'm gonna follow you for more ideas. Thanks for the info and video again.
+jerry berry Thank you Jerry for this great comment. I really appreciate. I'm gonna make another video about burning wood with better sound and explanations. But cherry seem the best for now. Thanks Simon
SG Art Turning c
great video. Thank you Sir!
+Animals are not Things! Thanks
that was awesome thanks
beautiful, I am inspired
+Why So Sad Pookie Thank you !!
Nice job !!
+PThumper361 Thank you
that's FANTASTIC!!!!!!!! new subscriber, i will try this trick soon!!!!
+Gabriele Truglio Thank you Gabriele :)
SG Art Turning SG Art Turning where are you from? i'm italian, where i live there are 2 o 3 men woh know the late and wood turning and is very difficult to learn this fantastic work, i ask but no answers 😥. last week i did a wooden amplifier, every day i learn something, but i want MORE!!!
+Gabriele Truglio I'm from Quebec Canada
Excellent, thank you.
+peter smith Thanks Peter :)
Thanks for sharing. I have found wood bleach will lighten your woodturnings from the darkening effect of the baking soda solution. I have a video on my channel on using a wood bleach on woodturnings.
+Mike Peace Woodturning Thank You Mike, I gonna check this out.
You can use salt water too, just make sure you are well ventilated
Olá, gostei dos raios cortando a madeiram tem efeitos muito bonitos. Mas gostaria de saber que tipo de transformador voce está usando é o do microwave, poderia me informar qual a voltagem que está usando? Voce molha a madeira com agua em solução de bicarbonato de sodio? e depois entra em curto produzindo as faiscas pela peça de madeira? Muito interessante, gostaria de experimentar. Não entendo bem Ingles, mas posso entender via google tradutor. Tks.
really nice bowl!!
+Benjamin Albanese Thank you Benjamin
Hi, very nice, can I use my welding machine todo this?
Well done young fella - you explained the process really well - I would think that you are from Eastern Canada.
+Burt G Thank you Burt, I'm from Quebec
me too (Montreal/Rosemere) but now I am living in Western Canada Have a great summer
+Burt G Thanks a lot Burt, you too!!
Great electro-woodburning tips - thanks! (i didn't know the endgrain vs sidegrain one!).
Agreed with some of your commenters: a mention of safety setup would be a good improvement to the otherwise great video
+Levomatic Thank you sir
Beautiful work
+M Roseman41 Thanks
Good information. Thanks.
I came here randomly, still I watched this vid till the end xD
+TheSecretCouncil hehe
Yeah pretty weird. From fireworks to wood turning technics in just 8 video clicks haha. Even if Im not into woodturning at all, the vid was very satisfying to see somehow xD
+TheSecretCouncil haha thanks man :)
Dunno how I ended up here but was pretty awesome!
+Tyler Thank you
do you have a video showing how you made the woodburning tips. I have a neon transformer ready to go - thanks Burt
+Burt G no sorry Burt, maybe look on the web you should find it
more than great
Waiting for what each new performance is wonderful
+Ali Babo Thanks alot Ali
Excellent video! As a Lichtenburg pyrographer myself, I've been using a "hands-off" rig for quite some time, but I've recently started building a handheld rig as well... complete with a deadman switch, arc-flash gloves, insulated matting, etc. (Believe me... I have a VERY healthy respect for electricity, given that I've been arc-flash certified since 2014. :) ) I have, however, been having some trouble designing the probes to my satisfaction and safety standards. Any and all advice on the subject would be sincerely appreciated...!
+Scott Kniss Thank you Scott, I can not help you on that . My machine is not very safe I think . And I don't take a nought safety materials too.
Scott Kniss I know this is an old comment, I have used a length of plastic pipe (40mm dia 400mm long) with silicon tapered bungs as a press fit, one for cable entry and one for mounting probe the opposite end,tight hole through both bungs. I use a few variations in this manner, some as high voltage test probes (with internal voltage divider), capacitor discharge tool (longer, extra insulation with internal dump resistor) and general probe for uses such as this using silicone hv cable for flexibility.
Great work thanks..
+C.W. Growden Thank you :)
Can you say something more about the equipment you use to burn such fine fractals please?
Very interesting!
+Kent VanderVelden Thank you Kent :)
The discolouration of baking soda can be counteracted by vinegar or acetic acid.
Alternatively an acid like vinegar or acetic or tartaric could be used as the electrolyte. Being able to wash it out and or neutralise it might be advantageous.
Way cool. I so want one.
+todd leacock Thank you