Woodturning - How to Make a $100 Pestle and Mortar!

I wanted to use some of my larger offcuts this week and having racked my brain for what I wanted to make I decided upon a Pestle and Mortar. The Mortar (bowl) is made from Sapele, it's been sanded to 7000 grit and finished with Wood wax . The Pestle's handle is English Oak and the head is American Walnut. It again has been sanded to 7000 grit and finished with Wood wax. I just love the finish the wood wax gives.
The only negative take-away from this project is it's too good looking and perfect to use 😂
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Disclaimer:
My videos are for entertainment purposes only. I am still relatively new to woodturning and some of my techniques might not be the "best" or safest. When using any tools or machinery always read and understand safety/manufacturers guidelines.

[jackx]

I could watch the light shifting patterns on that polished wood all day . . . simple, elegant, and drop-dead gorgeous.

[ВладимирТихомиров-ър]

Whenever you start watching a video, you think, what will come out of this piece of wood ? At the end of the video you see the result - a wonderful thing, like this mortar and pestle . Harry, you 're a master ! I am a man of age, I am under 70, and I can distinguish between a master and an amateur .

[escu]

A piece of wood that is priceless and to be treasured for lifetime.

[JiggsysShed]

Great work Harry. The 2 tone pestle is a great idea.

[klausalan]

7 min in when you added a polish the grain came alive. Beautiful work on a great piece of wood!

[kobiekaasjager]

This wood is absolutely stunningly beautiful and magnificent and spectacular. The grain the color everything is just awesome.

[lewisdye]

Oak has been my least favorite wood for a long time, but your treatment has given me a new view. Can't wait to get some of that stuff.

[kevingaddis]

Fantastic work Harry, Your comment that it's to pretty to use. My wife tells me that about all the things I make. I tell her so is she but I use her every chance I get.

[sarfraznaqvi]

Beautiful
You are a great artist Herry

[rebeccaloader]

What a beautiful finish on this set, Harry! Great work!

[GaryGlass-DriftwoodTurner]

Great work again Harry. Love the mixed wood pestle, wish I’d seen this before I did mine lol. Thanks for sharing.

[Sebastopolmark]

Very well done, that mortar really has some depth! !! !!!

[stephanielovatt]

I've been contemplating a mortar and pestle. The techniques you showed, could come in quite handy! Thanks!

[oneshotme]

I like that!! It's beautiful Harry!!! Great job turning it also!
Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

[ValioMadre]

Thanks for sharing. Great looking pestle & mortar.

[alansimpson]

First class turning with a beautiful result. You'll soon be passing 5, 000 subs and beyond.

[RcWoodturning]

Another great one Harry. Looks great. Nice job 👍. Rus.

[bertloewe]

Very pretty piece; love the contrasting colors. Best wishes on reaching your goal of 5k.

[BAILEYWOODWORKS]

Really nice! Beautifully shaped and finished!

[charlesball]

Nicely done! An idea I hadn’t considered…..! Not from wood anyway, you usually think of Mortar and Pestle being made from stone or Marble. Kudos to you sir!!