Woodturning: The Root Burl!

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Support me on Patreon to be entered into giveaways, get BTS with me in the shop, voice reveals, and much more: patreon.com/davidadamsen There were so many ways to orient this unique piece of Manzanita root burl on the lathe, and I had originally intended not to use epoxy resin. However, when it was clear that I could not achieve the shape I was going for without losing too much of the character from this wood, I had to bite the bullet, as they say, and throw this piece into some delicious plastic. Let me know what you think of this piece by leaving a comment below! I read all of them and respond to as many as I can. Thanks to Total Boat for the thickset epoxy! This stuff worked wonders and did not crack, even though I poured almost 3 liters of resin and a 7 inch deep pour. I never had to fill a single crack with filler or CA glue (discount/affiliate link below). Use code ADAMSEN15 for 15% off Starbond products or their holiday discounts (short affiliate link): https://bit.ly/3hf4oJO Thanks again for watching! Frogblanks.com has generously provided a 15% discount (not combinable with other offers) if you use code "YT-DAVID". Use that code and it will help me out too! If you're interested in my other work or contacting me for a commission, check out my website: https://www.adamsenwoodcraft.com All of the music used in this video came from: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/45i3ed/ Products I use: Minwax wood stabilizer: https://amzn.to/3RICKWu Starbond Clear Thin CA glue: https://amzn.to/3z0sZdz Starbond Clear Medium CA glue: https://amzn.to/3Bb6aqr Starbond Clear Thick CA glue: https://amzn.to/3oqiXxE Starbond Medium Brown CA glue: https://amzn.to/3PPUIUW Starbond Medium-Thick Black CA glue: https://amzn.to/3IWDYsY Starbond Activator: https://amzn.to/3v9r8Ca TotalBoat Penetrating Epoxy: https://amzn.to/3zr1MSH TotalBoat Thickset Epoxy: https://amzn.to/3PtTkrw TotalBoat Tabletop Epoxy: https://amzn.to/3oke5tQ Mylands cellulose sanding sealer: https://amzn.to/3cd0BgF Mahoney's Finishes Walnut Wax: https://amzn.to/3IzSBT5 Mahoney's Finishes Walnut Oil: https://amzn.to/3Puc61l Turntable for glamour shots: https://amzn.to/3yH4AcO Easy Wood Tools Carbide Cutter: https://amzn.to/3z6E6Db Easy Wood Tools Carbide Cutter (negative rake): https://amzn.to/3yH6JVN Beall buffing system: https://amzn.to/2BC90YG 3 inch Sanding Disks: https://amzn.to/2Zc6ccY Makita right angle drill/sander: https://amzn.to/2A54CkB My favorite finish (Mahoney's Walnut products): https://amzn.to/31uM88z Pyrography Pen: https://amzn.to/2G5HJwU Carter & Son 5/8" Bowl Gouge: https://amzn.to/2G5YV5g Crown Diamond Parting Tool: https://amzn.to/2NIqsOj Tormek T-8 Sharpener with Woodturners Accessories: https://amzn.to/30D2iKA Five minute epoxy: https://amzn.to/2udSavt My camera: https://amzn.to/34Ef0Mo My microphone: https://amzn.to/3APkRPM