Woodturning - This Was Totally Unexpected!

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So the plan for this video was to turn a Christmas tree with last year's Christmas tree. However, when I started to turn this wood it was splitting and tearing all over the place so I decided to keep turning until I got to a usable piece of wood. For some reason, the idea to turn it into a honey dipper came to my mind, and then I thought it'd be a great idea to turn a honey pot. It was totally unexpected for me as my plan went completely out of the window but I decided to just go with it. Sometimes my best work comes from moments like this.

The pot is made from American black walnut that has been sanded to 10000 grit and finished with sanding sealer and wood wax. The lid is also black walnut and the handle is made from Zebrano.

Let me know what you think!

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Disclaimer:
My videos are for entertainment purposes only. Some of my techniques might not be the "best" or safest, so when using any tool or machinery always read and understand safety/manufacturers guidelines first.
And Yes, I'm aware that wearing gloves while woodturning is considered an unsafe practice. The gloves I wear are tight-fitting and don’t have any loose threads. I wear them for the protection of my skin. This is a risk that I am willing to take, however I am still very conscious of the potential danger and I do not touch any spinning parts of the lathe. DO NOT copy my actions if you feel unsafe doing so.

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I know the problem. I tried to turn a huge vase from a cherry log... it ended up as a honey dipper. My wife asked if I could turn a large platter for Christmas treats... another honey dipper. Last month I started work on an oak desk... fortunately, it was for a friend who loves honey so it wasn't a total failure.
By the way, does anyone need a honey dipper? Give me a call. I've got a few.

rontocknell

As a guy who's been turning for over a decade, all I can say is -- Wow.

uopjinw

I absolutely love it when folks listen to the wood. It will always tell you what it wants to be.

aprildegele

I followed your work with great interest because I love these tutorials... but what makes me smile (if you allow me) is that you took a nice tree trunk to make a small honey tool... something comes to mind movie where someone like you had taken a huge tree trunk to make a single toothpick.
please smile and don't be offended because I admire your work and truly appreciate it

Claudio

Gotta show some respect to the woodworkers. It's a blend of science and art and the world's richer for it.

therealbahamut

If I had the tools I would be playing with wood all the time, I love the smell!
And I love wood made into artful objects.
Just beautiful Harry!

maryhokenson

That came out just beautiful. And it made me think of two artforms, one horizontal and one vertical, that are remarkably similar: I'll bet woodturners make GREAT potters.

YsabetJustYsabet

The sign of a true professional is when they hit a problem then work zround the problem but still make something amazingly beautiful

scottchappell

So the plan for this video was to turn a Christmas tree with last year's Christmas tree. However, when I started to turn this wood it was splitting and tearing all over the place so I decided to keep turning until I got to a usable piece of wood. It was totally unexpected for me as my plan went completely out of the window but I decided to just go with it. Sometimes my best work comes from moments like this.

HarrySmithWoodturning

amazing work with great results only thing i want to say is safety i have a metal lathe golden rule #1 no sleeves no jewlery no gloves or any thing that could get caught by the rotating stock or head stock of the machine

cameljoe

You can tell how old I am. I remember a Looney Tunes episode where they started with a giant log and ended up with a toothpick.

Beautiful honey pot. I like the way you did the lid.

garthtimmins

GOOD AT MAKING WOOD CHIPS AND SAW DUST ! REALLY GOOD !

raypeters

Beautiful Harry, and practical! Love the different woods.

bobrose

That turned out quite beautiful. I cant wait to get my wood shop rebuilt and get my lathe going. The lathe is my favorite tool of them all.

countrywoodproducts

I can see what you mean by unexpected. You did well to salvage anything! At one point I thought you were going to have to turn away the whole log. But in the end you made excellent use of a piece of a species which is normally chipped or burnt. Credit to you as always for finding beauty and purpose in your chosen material. I love this channel.

nigelwylie

What a beautiful piece of wood for the honey pot and lid! Good job on the dipper. That turned out really pretty

chrisbgifford

Very cool. I love the way the lid holds onto the tapered handle.

mdaley

I always have faith in wood....when a project seems to go wrong, is wood that tells you what to do! Great job Harry....merry Christmas from Italy!

Umberto.Goglia

So calming to watch and a beautiful object at the finish.

riendebien

I thought it was gonna be a candleholder at first, turned out awesome!

ryananthony

Woodturning - This Was Totally Unexpected!