Wood Turning - Oak Goblet Challenge

I turn a goblet in response to a challenge from my good friend "Robbiethewoodturner" to turn a 16" goblet, luckily I managed 18 3/8".....lol.

Over to you Robbie ;)

[MikeWaldt]

Thanks David, support is what it's all about in my book. when I started two years ago, everyone was eager to help, and answer my questions, and I believe you should always try and put back a little as well. Robbie has an amazing talent, and has a lot of expertise to offer, and our community is all the richer for his contribution.
Take care, and thanks for always supporting me.
Mike

[alansimpson]

Hello Mike,
Really great turning especially getting such a long stem in burr oak.
I like the O'Donnell jaws and the Axminster Evolution chuck. Must drop a few hints to my good wife now that Christmas is approaching.
Hearing of Chris, the blind wood turner, keeps things in perspective.
Many thanks and best wishes,
Alan.

[enyafanjt]

Mike you have some serious skills turning that long of a piece without a steady rest. I don't think I have ever seen someone turn a stem that long and thin. Thanks for the video!

[TheTinyTrailerWorkshop]

My thought as I watched was, "The hands of a Master"... and then I read the comments and see that word used a lot... masterful.
Well done Mike
On two counts... Doing a wonderful job and getting Robbie to do a new vid!
Take care
Larry

[TheBrotherKnight]

Crikey Mike that’s a biggin.

Well done. I have watched others turn goblets not as long as yours who have been turning for many years. It must feel good to achieve such a very difficult project. Thanks as well for completing it as Robbie’s clips are great to watch. I think he would have had to put another clip on soon anyway due to peer pressure (LOL). He just wanted to see if you could do it.Thanks Mike it’s great to see our woodturning friends support each other as they do.

Cheers

David

[rodneyhowe]

Great craftsmanship Mike. You made it exciting to watch by telling us halfway through, it was "going to go" and from then on i was on the edge of my seat waiting for it to Much more exciting than prime TV! :-) Thanks for another great vid. Best Wishes. Rod

[slindsley]

Thanks for taking up the challenge Mike. I too look forward to new videos form Robbie. Great job on a very tall goblet!

[MikeWaldt]

Thanks Dougie, it's people like Chris that should make us realise how lucky we are.
Take care mate
Mike

[CarlJacobson]

That's a Win/Win Mike, a beautiful goblet and a new video from Robbie. Amazing job Mike,

Take care,

Carl

[MikeWaldt]

Thank you Robbie, your comments and support mean a lot to me. Chris is certainly an inspiration, that's for sure. I know another thing mate, your new video is eagerly awaited by the wood turning community, you too are a very inspirational guy, take it from me.
Cheers
Mike

[THESNAF]

Great job there Mike it turned out a beautiful piece, something i wouldn't try myself, well done mate and also look forward to Robbie's new video..
cheers Mick!!!

[kbrich]

Mike, You are an absolutely champion turner. Kudos and regards. I had a huge grin on my face towards the end while watching this.

[Robbiethewoodturner]

well mike i watched your video and i was amazed that thath burr held out.
I give in you won lol .
you picked the most difeculd pice of wood to turn a thinn stem goblet ill give you top marks for thath and a beautiful finish on it to well done . I am amazed the amount of people that like our videos and learn from them people like Chris fisher the blind turner you mentioned are a inspiration to us all
we are all learning from one another's.I will make a video ASAP
take care, Robbie

[jimholladay]

Another demonstration of amazing skills. It's a win win for us beginners. We get another video from you and hopefully one from Robbie.

[CipsWoodChips]

Mike, Robbie definitely owns you a video. You went above and beyond. Can't wait to see it.

Cheers,

Cip

[disconeil]

Well done Mike! That is a fantastic effort matey and a very stylish goblet. Well done on meeting your challenge too. N.

[smitm]

Mike:  Very nice looking goblet & what a challenge!  I must admit while watching its creation I was anticipating a loud crack followed by bits of goblet here and there.  I'll not doubt you again.  Thank you, as always, for sharing ...
---MarkS

[MikeWaldt]

Thanks Harry, I appreciate your comments and support mate
Take care
Mike

[MikeWaldt]

Thanks Kenneth, I only recently got the O'Donnal jaws, and they are very versatile, and I would recommend them highly - they are a set of nesting sizes that can be interchanged.
Cheers
Mike

[tx]

Excellent work on a delicate project. Great job Mike!