Woodturning: Rivers In The Desert!

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Desert Ironwood is one of the hardest and heaviest woods in the world, and this log came from a subscriber! Thank you, Larry! Consequently, this piece was commissioned for him. He also has no idea what the finished piece looks like, so he will see it for the first time in this video, and that fact alone might make him my new favorite customer! This project presented many challenges, not the least of which was the requirement for stabilization. Although the finished piece showed very little resin, it was impossible to mount the log safely on the lathe with those deep cracks running through. There were a number of refreshing changes that this piece allowed for me, and one of those what the opportunity to use a traditional oil/wax finish. This vase was not required to be waterproof, so that opened up more options for shaping concepts. Resin finishes have a hard time adhering to sharp angles and edges, which means resin finishes require continuous curves. If you like what I do and want to support me, please consider joining my Patreon community, where I am much more than a pair of hands on a screen. https://www.patreon.com/davidadamsen If you enjoy this video: 👍 Like it 📌 Subscribe to the channel 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss a new upload 💬 Leave a comment — I read every single one! 📢 Share with friends to help keep this channel alive (and my family fed!) 👀 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamsen_woodcraft 👀 Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdamsenWoodcraft #totalboat I am a TotalBoat ambassador, so if you'd like a discount on their products use my referral link and discount code: 03WHEXTEYFCA https://www.totalboat.com/?sca_ref=3244921.aI3UXCQd0m You can also support me by purchasing my new merch or woodturned pieces, and if you're interested in a custom piece drop me a line or two through my website: https://www.adamsenwoodcraft.com All of the music used in this video came from Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/45i3ed/