Woodturning a Log - Live Edge Black Walnut Bowl

Woodturning a log into a live edge, or natural edge bowl. Beautiful black walnut is on the lathe in this week’s video. I’ve had this log on a shelf in my garage for 12 years! Its time has finally come. ..

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Rod Humphrey
PO Box 159
Chesterfield, IN 46017

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Thanks for watching!

[bbailey]

Dear Mr. Humphrey... Thank you! I came across one of your videos, by accident. While I'm not a wood turner, was so impressed I searched and "binge watched" many of your other videos. Thank you.

[slowfootlabeef]

I love your channel. No silliness, no stupefying music, just good solid instructions. Excellent camera work. Just exactly what I need!

[prsearls]

Another beautiful bowl with gorgeous grain and tones. Its final shape is very interesting and attractive, too. Your videos are top quality with good lighting, composition and audio that displays your techniques very well. I'm a photographer hobbyist (60+ years) so I recognize good work. I also second "any Caliber"s" comments. You are a wonderful teacher to us. Your humble style and explanations are especially pleasing and appealing. You make turning look so easy which is the mark a true artist and craftsman. Thanks for your service from another vet (USAF 1963-67).

[dwbrasfieldful]

Fantastic work Rod. You are the very reason I began turning. I purchased a lathe and turned my first bowl April 20, this year and I haven't stopped yet. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and teaching new turners like my self how to do it. Thank you sir.

[lindaschroeder]

So glad to find out your from Indian i am a newer Turner and it is nice to know one of my teachers lives close by thanks for all you 're teaching vedio

[bettysanborn]

It's beautiful. And to think it started out as firewood. Wow!

[suziefisk]

Beautiful bowl. My husband and I enjoy watching your videos. Only been turning for about 3 months now. He’s really enjoying something new in his workshop.

[davidtidswell]

Great resilience in the face of disappointment; original intentions don't always have to come about. That's beautiful work and you're right about how the rim works out well.

[just-dl]

I love this bowl! I"m not the world's biggest fan of live edge, anyway, so I think it looks better. And, ...I love walnut. The fact that this wood was a "chance find" only makes it better. And thank you (and Tom!) for the discount. I just ordered a couple of sets.

[rustysmommy]

It is a beautiful bowl and I figured out who you are, you are the Bob Ross of wood turning! Thank you for sharing!

[KenAllen]

I love working Black Walnut, Terrific colors. Very nice bowl, Brother. Semper Fi.

[karenperson]

Beautiful! My grandparents had a huge black walnut tree in their back yard. We would swing high into its branches on the swing my grandfather built and work hard to get the nuts from the hard shell. Wonderful childhood memories.

[junebatty]

Thank you for the video and for not having annoying music playing. I like the sound of the tools.

[busterwest]

What I like most about your videos is that, as I am very new to woodturning, you explain your rational as you go along and include tool selection. That is a treamendous help for us newbies. Added to that, you take the odd upset on the chin, I know as a design opportunity, (I have had a few lol) and move on to produce a stunning piece, one you should be extreemely proud of.. I would be. Thank you so much for your chanel, your easy manner of instruction and with such a laid back easy presentation, your inspire others to try and boost confidence . Wishing you and your family a great Christmas and Happy New Year.

[aporter]

First time watcher. I like the way you explain all the steps in making the bowl.👍😊

[rickharem]

I learned your technique for defining the natural edge with parting tool watching this video about a year ago. Thanks for the lesson. I use it a lot and really like to watch you create.

[Turningnaturesart]

Thank you for doing some of the video in real time. That helps me be more patient at the lathe. Beautiful piece.

[lauragranado]

Our family motto is Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome. Things happen, good job adapting the design.

[fortysomethingbadgirls]

Anyone who makes something useful from nature is a blessing to our planet! Love the bowl !

[bobbiehenry]

i really liked this bowl. I also like your adding info as to what your are doing and why. nice job all the away around