In this woodturning video I turn a natural edge bowl from a Birch log. This log was from a dead fall Birch tree. You can see the start of the rot around the pith, the lower parts of the trunk were hollow. I salvaged some for fire wood and kept a couple of pieces to turn. I thought I would risk turning this unusual shaped piece although it wasn't dry. I turned the outside and left it in plastic bag over night then turned the within so the walls were quite thin (around 10mm) to allow the piece to dry quicker. A number of days later on it had actually dried quite a bit so I sanded and finished it with Danish oil. I'm anticipating a little bit of motion as it dries totally but hoping since of the density of the walls, not to much cracking will occur.
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Good morning Andy! It’s Friday and we can see another fine wood work 👍, beautiful fruit scale. Best regards from Hans and Cheers ☕🥐🍰.
Good morning Hans, thanks! 👍
Beautiful, Andy!
Thanks! 👍
Lovely natural edge. Beautiful.
Thank you! 👍
10:50 looks like a sad/tired dog. This is amazing by the way, I love watching your videos. Very relaxing.
😂Thank you very much!
Thank you for uploading this just in time for me to begin my Friday evening (Down under, NZ) relax!
Have a great evening! 👍
It always amazes me how much “life” adding the oil does to the wood. These “simple” and natural shapes make stunning items.
Simple oil finish on a natural edge piece always works well
Another beautiful piece of art,just continue on doing your thing.😎😎😎👍👍👍
Thanks Tom
Stunning as ever Andy. I look forward to Friday mornings to find out what masterpieces you have to offer us
Thanks so much
You just can’t beat the look of a natural wood.
Just amazing work Andy, thank you 👍💪✌
I like these sideways-turned logs. They always have such interesting shapes when finished. Well done!
Like the two eyes on inside and outside of the bowl. It’s watching you all the time. Lol. Keep up good work.
Beautiful, Andy. Great save for that piece of wood.
Bill
Hello Andy, The little hammer blow to clean the tenon! Excellent!
Of all the magnificent work you’ve done, and still do, this has to be one of the most incredible pieces you’ve ever done. The touch and precision required to pull this off is astonishing! Bravo sir. Bravo!
You’ve got such a talent. Thanks for sharing
Another beautiful piece! I always love when things blend the symmetrical with the asymmetrical, and the regular texture with rough textures like the bark.
Beautiful bowl! I really enjoy the natural edge pieces, but they’re all gorgeous! Proud to say I have one of your masterpieces! Hello to Anna!
Amazing work as always, Andy
Really amazing piece, Andy! Fantastic work!!! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊