Woodturning Silver Maple Crotch Log to Bowl

Woodturning on a new lathe! I take an off balance log and put this Powermatic 3520C through its paces. From a branchy crotch log to a beautiful and rustic centerpiece of a bowl.

Thanks to all for watching, and an even bigger thanks to those that have chosen to subscribe! Thanks for helping my channel ‘s continued growth!

I’m not sponsored or affiliated with Ack’s in any way, but the company owners have offered my subscribers a 10% off code. Just go to their website and type rod10 in the coupon box on their website.

My new lathe is a Powermatic 3520C and I chose it because I had the opportunity to upgrade and I had no doubts about the brand. Between brand confidence and the features, such as electronic control, reverse capable, 2HP, 220v, 20 inch swing, shorter bed ways, much more heavy over all, a spindle lock that is hands free, and a great warrantee. More I’m sure, but that’s it in a nutshell. The one thing it doesn’t have that I really loved about the old Jet, is a pivoting head stock for easier outboard turning. With shorter bed ways, it really isn’t an issue.

My email can be found on my YouTube page under the “About” tab

Snail mail me with a sticker, post card, or stuff at:
Rod Humphrey
PO Box 159
Chesterfield, IN 46012

[davidcannon]

My son who is an active Duty United States Marine, bought me a lethe for Christmas 2019. I have tried to watch your channel every day. You have taught me a lot. Thank you for your service and teaching me all I know at this point. Keep up the good work. Semper FI.

[ellenyager]

Rod, you deserve all the praise and thanks we can give! You are a Veteran! And a Marine Veteran at that! We cannot thank you enough for your Service! Then, we see this warrior create these beautiful pieces of art in wood! And, of course, you have that great voice! Rod, to watch your channel is a gift of sight and sound! Thank you, and Semper Fi!

[setphaser]

at the moment it doesn’t seem to matter what i do my body resets me back to anxious and i have to consciously work to regain some calm, returning to the second half of this video, listening to your words and appreciating your art, keeping the bark and saw cut... and knowing that you are caring for yourself, getting the tools you need to work better... a calm has finally come over me... you wipe the work with denatured alcohol, you sand... the piece is slowly revealed.... this experience is a very positive one for me, watching you create and explain the process. it’s very enjoyable.creation is everything.

[MikeB]

Wow!..that was fast!..delivered Monday..setup and a video on Friday. Beautiful christening of the new toy!..thanks for the shout out and yes.. you ABSOLUTELY deserve it.👍🏻👍🏻

[charlesreicks]

I just subscribed to your group today. My Father was also a Marine. 4th Division wwii he survived several beaches and taught me a lot about life. I was not able to be a Marine because I am a little handicapped so I put in 29 years of civil service with the Fighting 55th US Airforce. Thanks for your service and dedication to wood working.

[GingerPhish]

I love watching your videos. Usually wood turning sounds are very abrasive, but not here. The way it sounds when you turn, your calm voice and how the wood shavings come at the camera, it's all very soothing.

[margiesteininger]

just love your work - fascinated by the process, i am in textiles. i have been crocheting for 50 yrs. i currently am making afghans for children and give them to Clothes For Kids in Denver. I LOVE IT.

[tudorhedgepig]

I love watching your videos. I work nights. It gets quite repetitive, though I have started watching your wood turning on my breaks. I wish I had a garden to put a shed in. My dad has a lathe but I've nowhere to put it, and I doubt my lovely wife will let me have our small conservatory! 🤔😄
Amazing work!!

[davidgrant]

Congratulations on the new lathe. As for being blessed, we are all blessed even though none of us deserve it. Thankfully God does not give us what we deserve. He gives us His grace and mercy. Thank you for your service from an old army SSG. May God bless you as well.

[jillybean]

My husband and I love your videos! You have inspired us to give wood turning a try. Thank you for for being so gracious and sharing your craft.

[lindasnow]

It touches my heart that you mentioned 2 of my favorite wood working/turners! The 3 of you really encourage the creative side of me!
Beautiful work! All of you.

[bettysanborn]

I like the combination of rustic and smooth finish. I'd fill that bowl full of pine cones and acorns and wild flowers then set it in the middle of my dinning room table where everyone coming into my house could see and admire. It lovely. Good work.

[mikebailey]

Mr. Humphrey, those chainsaw cuts are a perfect addition to this bowl. Your vision is spot on! Keep doing what you do. By the way, that sure is a pretty new lathe you got there. I hope it gives you years and years of shavings and happiness. Thank you for all you share with us.

[schnauzerranch]

Very beautiful bowl. Sny person who puts their own life on the line for our country deserves a million times more blessings than you already have. God bless.

[Thebeard]

Beautiful piece. Kim is a great person and wood turner. She has helped me out a lot in advice and watching her video. The same goes with you Rod, you have taught me a lot. The wood working community is full of get people.

[rayworstine]

Excellent! Warm crackling fire, new lathe, workshop retreat, exercising the mind, fine tuning the craft and the reward of a wonderful piece.
Every day is a gift.
Semper Fi

[TheMoocowsarecool]

I love that when I click on wood turning videos the content creator is almost always nice and does an amazing job of explaining what they are doing or have done in the video. It's also amazing to see you supporting others within the community. It's so wholesome to see you and others like you sharing the love around.

[williamellis]

Beautiful bowl, Rod. The grain is spectacular. There's nothing wrong with leaving the chainsaw marks. They're part of the wood's history. Phil Anderson does it a lot. Also, you deserve everything good that comes your way.

[connietai]

MR.Humphrey the wood burner look toasty and warm.Nice larhe this bowl as always you the finest wooden bowls .Its a joy to watch you take wood and turn it into such beautiful bowls.🤗🙏🙏❤❤

[taramartin]

Wonderful to watch someone enjoy creating something beautiful. Beautiful lathe, enjoy it in the best of health we all expect lots of new videos using it. Blessings.