The EYES Have IT!! : Woodturning Project Monkey Puzzle Tree Bowl.

DON'T make EYE CONTACT!! This isn't just any woodturning project. Join me, Mike Holton, as I take on the hauntingly beautiful wood of a Monkey Puzzle Tree. Watch as I uncover sinister-looking eyes hidden within the grain, transforming a raw piece of wood into an eerie, eye-catching bowl. Each turn reveals more secrets locked away in the wood, making this one of my most thrilling turnings yet. Whether you're a woodturning enthusiast or just love unique crafts, this video will keep you glued to the screen—just don't make eye contact! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more unique woodworking adventures.

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[damianlee]

Monkey Puzzle is such a distinctive wood it is hard to know what colour will work to compliment it. Your choice of black gives it a burnt feel which is really interesting. So glad you can’t resist temptation

[leerich]

I could watch your wood turning vids all day

[ceciliarunnoe]

The wood talks to you! Every time you start a piece, it is a new adventure. 😊

[chucknowakowski]

Quote of the year: I don’t do well with temptation…………story of my life😂🤣

[SenkoLoaf]

This turned out really well! I can’t imagine how difficult that monkey puzzle fuzz must have been to get rid of

[valeriehenschel]

Our club got a whole tree donated. The off cuts spalted, with the pattern radiating out from the middle. Those made beautiful bowls and trays too.

[ndavidson]

I wasn't keen on that until the very end. The black rim is so nice!

[rexmorgan]

Mike it sure has been fun watching you setting up the new shop and seeing all the new toys, but it is a lot of fun seeing you getting back to turning again. Love it all Great work.

[ronniekeates]

The black in the shellac was much more subtle than i thought it would be.

[karenstafford]

What a stunningly beautiful bowl. Love the markings in the wood. ❤❤❤❤😊

[RoyWCanada]

Hi Mike, You could say you have been monkeying about with a puzzle. In all seriousness you solved the puzzle to make another stunning piece. I really like the shape and the colouring. Thanks for persevering to bring everyone this video. Looking forward to the next one. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[megala]

The eyes make such cool additions. Great work as always

[LoisHubbard]

I really appreciated all the extra work you added to this video - all the little details like seeing your tool box, the stop motion of the face plate, as well as all the new techniques you tried (all in one video!) certainly didn't go unnoticed. This piece reminds me of a classical vase but of course with its own 'mike' take on it. Really lovely and thankyou for sharing

[aaronneumeyer]

That would look great with a leafy, dark green plant in it. Very nicely done, sir.

[hoppers]

Highlighting the rim has really worked well. Grand job again. Thanks for sharing again.

[Reziac]

Love the concentric rings with the eyes.... makes a simple shape really interesting.

[amieclay]

Lovely and interesting! The monkey puzzle wood projects always turn out so neat! Smooch for Hooch 😘😘😘

[tomburns]

I absolutely love the shape you chose to make out of this. That reversed upper curve(?) makes me think of an ancient Greek pot.

[allochthonplays]

Monkey Puzzle is such an interesting wood. Nice job with it!

[chrischambers]

I think that is bluddy lovely!...10 out of 10 from the Essex judge🥇