Woodturning: Rivers In The Desert!

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Desert Ironwood is one of the hardest and heaviest woods in the world, and this log came from a subscriber! Thank you, Larry! Consequently, this piece was commissioned for him. He also has no idea what the finished piece looks like, so he will see it for the first time in this video, which might make him my new favorite customer!

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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コメント (21)
  • @jaycewood7071
    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.
  • Stunning! The transition from wood to epoxy gives it an ancient look and feel. Truely beautiful.
  • 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.
  • @JonnieB.
    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!
  • @Lynn.Lawson
    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! ❤
  • "Thanks for watching!" Are you kidding!? It was a privilege!!!! David, thanks so much. Absolutely gorgeous!! Absolutely incredible!
  • @kevdimo6459
    Congratulations to you David and also to Larry, you created and now Larry owns one of the best turned wooden vases in the world IMO! The highlights of that blue resin is perfect in this piece of art. 👍🏼
  • @sandrader2889
    I was hoping to see another video for a while and yeeeaaah here it is. I'm so caught up in the video that when you blew the sawdust out I caught myself squeezing my eyes 😂. Such a beautiful result exquisite!!! Thank you David
  • I have a bunch of "issue-ridden" wood that I want to turn and just started using resin. Thank you for giving me some confidence.
  • @Jrams666
    I follow a few woodturners who do very fine work, but your channel is my favorite. Always head and shoulders above the rest. I also love the music selections you include in your videos. Keep the content coming!
  • That piece is breathtaking! The cracks where the resin peeks through are amazing. The finish is perfect. You don't post often but when you do it always with a stunning piece. You are truly a master of your craft. 💖💖💖💖
  • @lukekowa
    I freaking love how this looks David!!!!!
  • @Wolfforlunch
    master at work. It is my absolute dream to...just...make...one piece of art at a workshop like this, under the training of a master like you. Amazing. I'm in awe my friend. Keep on turning.
  • @willdahud4350
    Amazing! I am beyond words. Plenty of others already spoke of the contrast of the piece and how clean it looks.. every moment where the lathe stopped turning I would catch glimpses of the work and thought "OMG he did it again WOAH!" Then the reveal at the end.. it's spectacular! Keep up the great work brother!
  • Having the laser guide the blind interior work is quite ingenious. I always learn something about lathe work watching your content. You are a master of your craft in both woodturning and making excellent videos. Thank you
  • @eddieb35
    You are a true artist David love your videos always. And thanks for sharing your creativity.
  • I'm gasping. Just so incredibly beautiful. It's some kind of magic meld between your intention and the inner shapes and character of the wood. Some kind of inspiration in choosing the epoxy colors. The shaping and color of the piece as you were turning it made it look like red pottery. And then you polished it and I about fainted. All the lines appeared, like spires and buttes in a desert landscape. Just so incredibly beautiful.
  • @suzan5-5
    Can I just say WOW! That is absolutely stunning. I rely enjoy watching your creations, but I have to say this is by far my favorite. You brought out all the beauty and color of the wood. Just beautiful. Thank you for sharing!
  • That is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. My friend made a thumb rest, hand checkered Ironwood grip for my .357. I live in AZ and Ironwood can be hard to work with. Thanks for making it and sharing the video.