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No one expected to see this inside!!! : Woodturning Black Locust

Mike Holton - hand made crafts
2023 ж. 28 Там.
48 220 Рет қаралды
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Black locust has a wonderful party trick which we exploit in this video giving some of the most amazing woodturning you will see this year. We turn the bowl using a UV light and the effect is stunning.
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  • “Like a child I am.” You have to grow old, you do not have to grow up.

    @joesmith1574@joesmith15748 ай бұрын

    • Thanks Joe and I hope I never grow up 😂

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • Man! I miss the 60's! The best time of my life growing up in the 60's. Will you make a lamp out of the Black Locust and put a black light bulb in the lamp? I'd Love to see that, and would want one.

    @AGRIV8TD1963@AGRIV8TD196312 күн бұрын

    • Thanks, I was born in 69 so missed the good bits lol. A lamp sounds like a great idea 😄

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton11 күн бұрын

    • @MikeHolton The 70's were great too!😉

      @AGRIV8TD1963@AGRIV8TD196311 күн бұрын

    • @@AGRIV8TD1963 Haha 😀 yes they were

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton11 күн бұрын

  • I recently cut down a beautiful Black Locust tree…… Two foot in diameter, solid all the way through……. I was so happy to get all of that beautiful wood……. I kept every piece of that log❤

    @patrick8198@patrick8198Ай бұрын

  • One of the coolest woodturning videos I've ever watched. ❤

    @L.J._Productions@L.J._Productions28 күн бұрын

    • Thanks so much, it's about time I finished these off 😀

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton27 күн бұрын

  • The glow under the UV light is unbelievable

    @DennisDolan-fl3mw@DennisDolan-fl3mw14 күн бұрын

    • It really is, not sure if you have seen it but I just finished this bowl off on a recent video. 😀

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton13 күн бұрын

  • So glad to see this beautiful lathe turning……… I believe this video will put this beautiful wood on the map……….. Seeing this video will put everything about Black Locust into perspective ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

    @patrick8198@patrick8198Ай бұрын

    • Thanks Patrick 😀

      @MikeHolton@MikeHoltonАй бұрын

  • I like the combination of that glowing yellow/green with the deep purple under the black light. Who knew Mother Nature loved a good rave? 😂

    @jaynedavis3388@jaynedavis33887 ай бұрын

    • Hahahaha 😂 thanks for that, 😄 Mike

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton7 ай бұрын

  • I love how you always explain and then find new ways to do things. I'd never heard of Black Locust, but it was very cool! Nature never fails to amaze. Thanks so much!

    @gratchets@gratchets8 ай бұрын

    • I do my best to keep things interesting, thanks Mike 😀

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • Those shavings in a clear resin bowl would be INSANE!!! Thank you for the wonderful video and super satisfying black light turning!! Take care and much love from Colorado!!

    @imrevcritter@imrevcritter5 ай бұрын

    • Thanks so much and that is a great idea 😀

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton5 ай бұрын

    • That’s a pretty neat idea! I have black locust shavings all over my floor and they light up like crazy when shining a UV light on them.

      @aurtisanminer2827@aurtisanminer28272 ай бұрын

  • I love that you “teach” as you go. You make such informative and engaging content that people just relax and watch, whether they too are turners or not. I am not but love sharing your creative journey throughout each video. You make the lay person like me, really understand the love of what you do. A very rare gift. You create little treasures, and you Mike are one of life’s little treasures. You have the natural ability to give love to all who watch. Thank you. ❤

    @shelleysnailparlour2392@shelleysnailparlour23927 ай бұрын

    • Thanks so much 😊 you say the nicest things

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton7 ай бұрын

  • Very Cool Mike! I really enjoyed this video.

    @AGRIV8TD1963@AGRIV8TD196312 күн бұрын

    • Thanks Robbie 😀

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton11 күн бұрын

  • I'm just now getting into wood carving. I have loads of black locust on my property and never knew this. Thank you!

    @ctfford58@ctfford587 ай бұрын

    • You are welcome, have fun and watch your fingers 😀

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton7 ай бұрын

  • I love black locust, they grow fast with good rot resistance, bees love them, they make some nice acacia honey, and the wood grain is beautiful.

    @capnspicy5565@capnspicy55657 ай бұрын

    • Hi, I had no idea acacia honey was a thing but there it is, lots available in the UK.

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton7 ай бұрын

  • I never knew that black locus was like that. Learn something new everyday.

    @barryrankin587@barryrankin5878 ай бұрын

    • You do indeed, thanks Barry 😊

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • "GLOVE!!!!"...... Hi Mike, I'm late to the party as usual but I REALLY LOVE that wood!! Can't wait to see you finish those bowls off I know you'll do them proud 😊. Can't wait for my notification to go off for the first look at your new workshop..... not going to be late for that 👍. Maddie.

    @user-np7kt9et6m@user-np7kt9et6m3 ай бұрын

    • Thanks Maddie, hope you enjoy it 😀

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton3 ай бұрын

  • Spinny, glowy wood?! If you add dance music, I think you may just crack that elusive teen girl wood-turner demographic! Very coo Mike!

    @tomburns7544@tomburns75448 ай бұрын

    • Haha thanks Tom, not sure that demographic exists but lets give it a go. 😀

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • Brilliant project! The fluorescent ring for safety under the UV was a nice choice.

    @bertrugin@bertrugin8 ай бұрын

    • Haha thanks! All the best, MIke

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • By the way..... I'm still binge watching all your episodes.... Maddie.

    @user-np7kt9et6m@user-np7kt9et6m3 ай бұрын

    • Thanks Maddie 😀

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton3 ай бұрын

  • Black Locust....Stygian...the best!

    @jonksmodels@jonksmodels5 ай бұрын

    • It is such nice wood 😀

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton5 ай бұрын

  • Thank you so much for this fascinating video. I have never heard of this wood before. How wonderful to learn and see. Wonderful.

    @racheldray1057@racheldray10578 ай бұрын

    • Glad you enjoyed it Rachel, it's pretty amazing stuff 😀

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • Fascinating! I never knew wood could be fluorescent.

    @annstevens1274@annstevens12748 ай бұрын

    • A lot do it but this species is as good as it gets 😁

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • Excited to see the finished product. The grain looks amazing! Thumbs up

    @melvingrassel588@melvingrassel5885 ай бұрын

    • Thanks Melvin, a couple more months then it should be ok 😀

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton5 ай бұрын

  • I had no idea that black locust or any wood was luminescent…very cool!

    @dwainstevens2963@dwainstevens29637 ай бұрын

    • It's pretty amazing stuff! All the best, Mike

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton7 ай бұрын

  • Those shavings might make truly awesome resin project!

    @lindaharden-lantz1783@lindaharden-lantz17838 ай бұрын

    • A few people have mentioned this Linda, I'll have to come up with an idea how to use them.

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • Nature is full of surprises. Whatj a fun video to watch, thank you

    @sueze3300@sueze33008 ай бұрын

    • Glad you enjoyed it, all the best, Mike

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • ❤❤Nature❤❤. Beautiful bowls....I'm looking forward to the next step❤

    @Audie1234@Audie12345 ай бұрын

    • Me too! Audie, it may take a little longer to get them dry enough 😀

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton5 ай бұрын

  • Very interesting, I never knew that black locust had fluorescent properties in the grain. Nice project Mike.

    @82ndairbornevet@82ndairbornevet3 ай бұрын

    • Thanks so much, it is a very cool wood 😀

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton3 ай бұрын

  • Hey Mark, I’m 72 years old so I am a child of the 60’s. I had every black light poster out and a 3 foot black light. We would smoke that weed and trip out in my bedroom.

    @larryburrough3024@larryburrough30248 ай бұрын

    • Haha thanks 😀

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

    • I had a piece of that wood. I don't remember what I made, and I don't remember who I gave it to. It was a wow ago. I heard about this wood glowing like this maybe a year ago. I don't know know who to tell that they can have extra fun. Haha. Thanks for sharing. See you next time

      @albertdawson6814@albertdawson68148 ай бұрын

    • @@albertdawson6814 see you next time Albert 😃

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

    • I'm 60 & I remember those cool black lights. My older brothers would smoke their stuff listening to the best of the 60"s Rock & Roll. By the way, I bet those wood chips would make an excellent addition to anyones landscape at night with black lights strategically placed. Refresh with new chips as needed.

      @flyneagle8873@flyneagle88737 ай бұрын

  • Blessings, from an old man in Tennessee. Great content and cool and amazing artwork.

    @dgb56bgd@dgb56bgd7 ай бұрын

    • Thank you kindly David, all the best. Mike

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton7 ай бұрын

  • i never new you could get fluorescent wood. it just shows you how incredible nature is

    @JacobSpiteri656@JacobSpiteri6568 ай бұрын

    • I know! There are about 70 different types that do it but this is the best 😃

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

    • I use uv glow chemicals to color and glow up glass. Natural fluorescence is totally new to me. This is so cool. And I looked on eBay and there's good amounts of green and dry pieces a plenty. Might have to gift a wood worker some

      @joshschneider9766@joshschneider97668 ай бұрын

    • @@joshschneider9766 Cool, I would love to have a go at glassblowing one day, such an amazing skill. I got mine from ebay from this seller, very good and very fast delivery www.ebay.co.uk/usr/goodwoods_uk I have bought so much from him we have become friends lol

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • That fluorescence is so cool!

    @susanburrows5288@susanburrows52888 ай бұрын

    • I know, it's way better than I thought it would be 😄

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • Coolest thing I’ve ever seen. Back in the 70’s you could of became a billionaire. They made lots of money with the posters.

    @rexmorgan6445@rexmorgan64458 ай бұрын

    • Haha thanks Rex

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • I love Robinia/ Black locust and it is my favourite wood to turn especially as I was given a whole tree with numerous burrs. Great idea to turn under UV light. Cool effect. Thanks for the video. Lathingabout

    @lathingabout@lathingabout8 ай бұрын

    • Thanks so much my friend, this was my first time turning it and I love it, all the best, Mike

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • Interesting video. Was unaware there were woods like this. The UV light made it very interesting. Thank you.

    @rt7668@rt76688 ай бұрын

    • Glad you enjoyed it, all the best, Mike

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • Very neat video! Who would have thought to turn under Black Light!

    @jasonmontgomery8180@jasonmontgomery81808 ай бұрын

    • Thanks Jason, I had to buy three different UV lamps before I found one strong enough to be able to turn under so a costly experiment 😂

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

    • @MikeHolton well worth it!

      @jasonmontgomery8180@jasonmontgomery81808 ай бұрын

  • I think these bowls should get a glowing review. 😉

    @jakes9708@jakes97088 ай бұрын

    • 10/10 for the pun 😂😅😂

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • That was actually quite beautiful recording with just the black light on.

    @WhiTEwaLL_GamINg@WhiTEwaLL_GamINg7 ай бұрын

    • Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it 😀

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton7 ай бұрын

  • I thoroughly enjoy watching your process and decision making!

    @user-jh7ji3lq3c@user-jh7ji3lq3c7 ай бұрын

    • Thanks Mary, glad you enjoyed it 😀

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton7 ай бұрын

  • I've lived most of my life with black locust trees and love them for their shade and character, but never knew they fluoresced.

    @judyjohnson6180@judyjohnson61807 ай бұрын

    • I know, it's not really what you expect a tree to do lol 😂

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton7 ай бұрын

  • The Honey Locust also glows ❤

    @patrick8198@patrick8198Ай бұрын

    • Indeed, they are very similar 😀

      @MikeHolton@MikeHoltonАй бұрын

  • I had no idea wood could be fluorescent, fascinating!

    @Tseringlhatso@Tseringlhatso7 ай бұрын

    • There are over 70 species that fluoresces 😊

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton7 ай бұрын

  • Wow, i learn so much about wood from you. Thank you!!

    @donnarenzulli9482@donnarenzulli94828 ай бұрын

    • Happy to hear that Donna, I do try to be useful 😀

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • You’ve brought us into a new era; Disco-turning!! Nature keeps amazing us, just like you Mike!! I wonder if the wood will still be fluorescent when it’s completely dry?

    @peterloos8027@peterloos80275 ай бұрын

    • Thanks Peter 😁, I'm pretty sure it will be although I have been wrong before 🤣

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton5 ай бұрын

  • Well...every day is a school day! My coffee went cold because i watched twice...WOW!

    @chrischambers5466@chrischambers54668 ай бұрын

    • Haha sorry about that Chris 😂

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • 😮YOU MEAN THATS A NATURAL GLOWING AND NOT A PAINT SOAKED INTO THE GRAIN OF THIS WOOD ???? THATS INCREDIBLE GORGEOUS

    @VeneraBerens@VeneraBerens8 ай бұрын

    • Nope that is the natural quality of black locust wood, there are over 70 other species that have some florescence but this is the most.

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

    • @@MikeHolton WOWWWW I NEVER KNEW THAT THATS SO AMAZING I LOVE WHAT YOU CREATE HAVE A BLESSED WONDERFUL PEACEFUL EPIC DAY TODAY FULL OF LOVE HAPPINESS AND ADVENTURES KIDDO

      @VeneraBerens@VeneraBerens8 ай бұрын

    • @@VeneraBerens Thanks so much Venera, I hope you have a wonderful day too 😄

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • Amazing ! Can’t wait to see the follow-up video.

    @johnlewis9745@johnlewis97457 ай бұрын

    • Me too it will take a few months to dry but hopefully it will be worth the wait.

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton7 ай бұрын

  • Never seen wood glow… that is awesome

    @kennedykirkhope6251@kennedykirkhope62518 ай бұрын

    • I know Kennedy it is just mind blowing 😀

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • The black light thing is very interesting.

    @graygrand@graygrand8 ай бұрын

    • Thanks, glad you liked it 😀

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • Some 50 years ago, my Dad and I were cutting Black Locust for the fireplace and found a worm track in our cut in the shape of an M. He was named Merlyn and I'm Michael and we both went by Mike.

    @mikegray-ehnert3238@mikegray-ehnert32387 ай бұрын

    • Wow that was some work by the worm! I hear Black Locust burns very well.

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton7 ай бұрын

  • Look forward to see those when they’re finally done.

    @mickwilson127@mickwilson1278 ай бұрын

    • Me too Mick 😁

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • Man I want a guitar made from that wood that is so cool!!!

    @Erinnem@Erinnem7 ай бұрын

    • Must admit, that would look pretty epic!

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton7 ай бұрын

  • What an unusual wood.... fascinating..... nice pair of bowls Mike......

    @stevedoran3631@stevedoran36318 ай бұрын

    • Thanks Steve, can't wait to finish these off 😀

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • I watch a lot of turning videos as I’ve just started with turning wood . You videos are by far the most interesting for me .

    @simonporter2189@simonporter21897 ай бұрын

    • Thanks Simon, best of luck with your turning and if you have any questions then just ask. Mike

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton7 ай бұрын

  • As always a great insightful video. I’m learning so much about woods I’ve not heard about before.

    @butlerssecret@butlerssecretАй бұрын

    • You're welcome, it's nearly time to finish these off 😃

      @MikeHolton@MikeHoltonАй бұрын

  • Another fascinating video !!! I never knew wood had a glow to it !! I used to work in a nuclear power generation plant in Maryland, USA. I was always fascinated by THAT glow as well. Really cool stuff Mike !!

    @billrose2083@billrose20838 ай бұрын

    • Cheers Bill 😀

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • So interesting! When I was a kid back in the late fifties we peeled black locust for fence posts here in Kentucky. They lasted for ever. They are so abundant but I knew nothing of this property!

    @larryjefferson2146@larryjefferson21468 ай бұрын

    • Well now you do, it is a great wood for posts, it just lasts so long!

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • Very interesting. I didn’t know black locust was fluorescent. Thank you for sharing!

    @brendadriver2702@brendadriver27028 ай бұрын

    • Thanks Brenda, it is just about the most fluorescent of all the woods.

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • I have never seen wood fluoresce before! That's really cool!

    @rapturesrevenge@rapturesrevenge7 ай бұрын

    • Thanks, nature is so amazing 😁

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton7 ай бұрын

    • @@MikeHolton It really is! Thanks for sharing your creative talents!

      @rapturesrevenge@rapturesrevenge7 ай бұрын

    • @@rapturesrevenge you're welcome ☺

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton7 ай бұрын

  • Hi, I am a novice wood turner I love your videos it is all ways a inspiration. I af from suny South Africa, Port Elizabeth. Thanks for the awesome idea I do have a lot of wet wood and hard wood. So i will be giving it a go

    @davidheckroodt4962@davidheckroodt49627 ай бұрын

    • You are welcome David, have fun 😀

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton7 ай бұрын

  • First her slow cooker is in the workshop then her kitchen scales and now the sun lamp from the bedroom... the sacrifices Mrs Mike makes so that we can be entertained and amazed. The fluorescent yellow was extraordinary. Thanks Mike for sharing your seemingly bottomless knowledge and experience with us. Do you have a big space and a system for keeping track of all these drying blanks and part turned projects etc?

    @loopinnerthe@loopinnerthe8 ай бұрын

    • Haha I do have a system, I find space for them on a shelf and hope I remember what it was when I find them again 😀.

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • never knew black locust fluoresces. very cool. If you are ever in the desert looking for florescent rocks at night, if it's orange and moves, its a scorpion!

    @jbjeep8324@jbjeep83245 ай бұрын

    • Haha good to know but not many deserts in the UK 😀

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton5 ай бұрын

  • wooo hoooo!!!!18.1K!!!!!!!!! and the wood doing this is fascinating - thank you so much for sharing. looking forward to seeing how the other bowls are doing. cheers!

    @deehenry1983@deehenry19838 ай бұрын

    • Thanks so much Dee, the others should be ready in a few weeks 😁

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • Hmmm I can’t wait to see the final product. Thanks Mike

    @gluey27@gluey275 ай бұрын

    • Another couple of months then I'll be turning 😀

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton5 ай бұрын

  • How flippin amazing is nature! And so brilliant that you turned the bowls under UV light...like a firework display!!!❤

    @lizacole9520@lizacole95207 ай бұрын

    • Haha thanks, I can't wait to finish them, may play rave music next time to match the lights 😄

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton7 ай бұрын

  • This was such a fun video to watch! Hopefully it wasn't too hard working by blacklight

    @SameerYalamanchi@SameerYalamanchi8 ай бұрын

    • It was not too bad once I got used to it, all the best, Mike

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • I’m fascinated with the fluorescent woods as well. Staghorn sumac is one of my favorite grain patterns and colors… too bad it doesn’t grow any larger than it does

    @joker747A@joker747A7 ай бұрын

    • I've heard of it but never had the opportunity to turn any.

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton7 ай бұрын

    • @@MikeHolton check it out. It is beautiful wood but doesn’t get very big. The largest I have ever seen is about 6” in diameter and that was huge for my area (southeastern USA).

      @joker747A@joker747A7 ай бұрын

    • @@joker747A I have after your message I've been hunting around for information 😊

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton7 ай бұрын

  • Hi Mike, How COOL is this??!!!! Fluorescent wood. Who new? I am amazed. If I owned such a piece I would need to get used to living in the semi-darkness as I would like to see it under the Black light to enjoy the beauty of the wood. Remarkable, truly remarkable. Cheers, Bill Riley

    @williamriley-le9zo@williamriley-le9zo8 ай бұрын

    • Haha thanks Bill, it is pretty amazing, can't wait to finish these off, all the best, Mike

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • This might be your most visually striking video thus far. Beautifully done all the way through. Also, your verbal explanations as you proceed are excellent, which is why I watch your videos more than any other bowl turner on KZhead. Keep up the great work.

    @patrickwalsh9453@patrickwalsh94538 ай бұрын

    • Thanks so much Patrick, I just try to be myself and have fun. I initially had dreams of this becoming my full time job but I don't want it to become something I have to do, I just want it to stay something I want to do if that makes sense?

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • Black locust is my wonder wood. I have no idea why here in North America it’s not more commonly known and used. My friend has a deck that’s over 30 years old and it’s still sound timber. I love it for all my green wood working handles. It’s the most harvest firewood on my property. The fact it grows so fast and has all of its other qualities just amazing me

    @vicegrips188@vicegrips1888 ай бұрын

    • This is my first time turning it and I love it. Luckily I have managed to buy a lot more so I'm sure I'll be having a lot more fun in the future. All the best, Mike

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • nature is weird and wild. thanks for revealing this

    @user-nt4wr6uw8x@user-nt4wr6uw8x7 ай бұрын

    • You're welcome Sara, this was a whole lot of fun!

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton7 ай бұрын

  • Thanks for sharing something that most us did not know. I cant wait to see the finished bowls in a few months.

    @brycegenevaostler9359@brycegenevaostler93598 ай бұрын

    • Thanks Bryce 😊

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • I’m about to copy your eyeball project using this wood. Love the videos!

    @mattversluis7778@mattversluis77788 ай бұрын

    • Have fun Matt and let me know how you get on 😃

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • Amazing effect under the UV light. Just shows you what nature has got to offer us in different ways. Thanks again for a bit more education on wood. Cheers

    @peterthornton8520@peterthornton85208 ай бұрын

    • Glad you enjoyed it Peter, all the best, Mike

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • Fascinating! Will have to talk to my arborist friend and ask him to keep an eye out for me.

    @nickkempthorne9452@nickkempthorne94528 ай бұрын

    • Please do! It's great stuff to turn.

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • Amazing tree and information that I never knew....

    @dalebrittenham1823@dalebrittenham18238 ай бұрын

    • Glad you liked it, all the best, Mike 😀

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • thumbs up for the wedding ring protection... have to admit while binging your older videos i was constantly a little bit nervous abou it :-)

    @hansmuster1572@hansmuster15728 ай бұрын

    • Thanks, the protector works well, I was getting fed up of being nagged (quite correctly) about it lol

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • coolest ever.... looked like you were turning green slime with the chips flying off. Very impressed, now I WANT some black locust wood.

    @papaduck459@papaduck4598 ай бұрын

    • Haha, luckily it's fairly easy to get hold of 😂

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • Mike it's a shame that you have to wait a long time to finish these two beautiful pieces. Thanks. sharing sharing.

    @tombruno3986@tombruno39865 ай бұрын

    • It is Tom but it is far better than having to wait 4-5 years to start 😀

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton5 ай бұрын

  • loved the Radioactive shaving very cool piece and video

    @WoodWizardrybyColin@WoodWizardrybyColin8 ай бұрын

    • Thank you kindly!😁

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • That is absolutely cool! It looked like sparks coming off.

    @marybethhuson295@marybethhuson2958 ай бұрын

    • Thanks Mary, it was cool to see them coming straight at you when you were turning 😊

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • Never knew wood would glow under a black light.

    @billy19461@billy194618 ай бұрын

    • There are about 70 species that will do it but this is the king 😀

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • I'm pretty new to the channel, and I'm thrilled to some of these interesting techniques! Thanks for sharing them!

    @allochthonplays2978@allochthonplays29788 ай бұрын

    • Glad you like them and welcome, great to have you on board 😃

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • What an interesting timber. ❤

    @oldncarvingJohn@oldncarvingJohn6 ай бұрын

    • It really is! Apparently there are over 70 species of wood that have this property 😃

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton6 ай бұрын

  • Enjoyed the video and looking forward to see how they dry. 😊

    @annlaurie1484@annlaurie14848 ай бұрын

    • Me too! It will be fun to do it again 😀

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • Very, very interesting. Loved it.

    @cdjbkl3@cdjbkl38 ай бұрын

    • So glad! 😀

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • You've taken us back to the "60's, Mike! Groovy!

    @RMRowlandm44@RMRowlandm448 ай бұрын

    • Haha thanks 🤣

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • Great vid, loved the slow mo

    @MrGaz2304@MrGaz23048 ай бұрын

    • Haha thanks Gary, just a bit of fun at the end 😀

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • The end grain is gorgeous, especially when contrasted with the lower fluorescence of the sapwood

    @chenjung407ad@chenjung407ad8 ай бұрын

    • Haha I know, I did not expect that 😊

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • What a beauty design 😊😊

    @MASI_forging@MASI_forging8 ай бұрын

    • Thanks a lot my friend 😊

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • A great video, never knew that there was any wood that did that :D best chillig videos I have found in a long time :)

    @henur@henur8 ай бұрын

    • Glad you enjoyed it! There are 70 types of wood that glow but this is the best 😁

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

    • @@MikeHolton oh what are the other wood types that do that :D ?

      @henur@henur8 ай бұрын

    • @@henur here is a full list: www.wood-database.com/wood-articles/fluorescence-a-secret-weapon-in-wood-identification/

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • Fascinating - looking forward to seeing these in 4 or so months 😊

    @mariabasil9631@mariabasil96318 ай бұрын

    • Me too I can't wait to finish them off 😊

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • Just picked up four big chunks of Black Locust that was recently (2 days ago) cut down. I was going to let it sit for a few months before I turned it but you’ve convinced me to rough turn it sooner rather than later. Looks like I have a weekend in the shed ahead of me! Lol.

    @60DFR12YR@60DFR12YR7 ай бұрын

    • Excellent, have fun! It's better to part turn it now before it get's too hard 😀

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton7 ай бұрын

  • Love Locust wood

    @GrannySoupLadle@GrannySoupLadle8 ай бұрын

    • Me too, I can't wait to finish these off.

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • I love the smell of black locust! I cut up a downed tree while visiting family in Massachusetts and flat rate mailed some bowl blanks and little slabs to my house in AK. So far I’ve made a small bowl and a letter opener. While letting the wood dry in my garage it oxidized to a vibrant green on the surface. first I thought it was mold but after carving through it I realized it was the wood itself turning color. Have you ever seen that?

    @aurtisanminer2827@aurtisanminer28272 ай бұрын

    • Not with mine, it's more yellow than green 😀

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton2 ай бұрын

  • You can't beat a nice bit of fluorescence in wood! Fantastic work Mike, great video, thanks for sharing!

    @tfturning@tfturning8 ай бұрын

    • Thanks Tim, this was a whole lot of fun 😊

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • Isn't nature simply amazing Mike. That was incredible to see. Can't wait until it's ready to finish turning. Have a super evening 🙂

    @fionacrouch1732@fionacrouch17328 ай бұрын

    • Thanks, you too Fiona. Nature never ceases to amaze me, there was a TV show on recently about a UK species of scorpion that fluoresced the same as this wood!

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

    • @@MikeHolton 😳 think I'm happier watching you turn wood lol No, I would be interested in seeing that. Will try to find it. Thanks

      @fionacrouch1732@fionacrouch17328 ай бұрын

  • I had no idea there were fluorescent woods. Quite cool.

    @beniborukhov9436@beniborukhov94366 ай бұрын

    • Apparently there are over 70 species of wood that does this 😀

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton6 ай бұрын

  • I get Tim Burton vibes from this when you're turning! i.e. The scene at Oogie Boogie's place in The Nightmare Before Christmas, or the blacklight scenes in Beetlejuice. Very cool!

    @QueenQuill@QueenQuill7 ай бұрын

    • You are so right, I love those films, corps bride is still my favourite.

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton7 ай бұрын

  • Well, Sir, apart from the really cool quality of being fluorescent, Black Locust is also resistant to borer. I have been told that it is possible to cut the tree, shape a post, and put it in the ground the same day. Very useful!

    @stephanielovatt2787@stephanielovatt27878 ай бұрын

    • Hi Stephanie, I have heard the same, it is very resistant to rot! Do that with willow and you will probably have a new tree in a few months 😀

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын

  • That's cool as hell!

    @michaelbrown2678@michaelbrown26788 ай бұрын

    • Haha thanks Michael 😃

      @MikeHolton@MikeHolton8 ай бұрын
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