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Woodturning - Sycamore Gap is No More!

Harry Smith
2023 ж. 14 Қаз.
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Many of you may have heard that the world-famous Sycamore gap tree was felled last month. To mark this somber occasion I took this large piece of sycamore that had been sitting around since being felled for safety reasons and turned it into a large Pot, I thought it would be symbolic to allow life to grow from a felled sycamore.
The pot was sanded to 3000 grit and finished with Danish Oil, and Wood wax.
Let me know what you think of this piece!
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Disclaimer:
My videos are for entertainment purposes only. Some of my techniques might not be the "best" or safest, so when using any tool or machinery always read and understand safety/manufacturers guidelines first.
And Yes, I'm aware that wearing gloves while woodturning is considered an unsafe practice. The gloves I wear are tight-fitting and don’t have any loose threads. I wear them for the protection of my skin. This is a risk that I am willing to take, however I am still very conscious of the potential danger and I do not touch any spinning parts of the lathe. DO NOT copy my actions if you feel unsafe doing so.

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  • Many of you may have heard that the world-famous Sycamore gap tree was felled last month. To mark this somber occasion I took this large piece of sycamore that had been sitting around since being felled for safety reasons and turned it into a large Pot, I thought it would be symbolic to allow life to grow from a felled sycamore.

    @HarrySmithWoodturning@HarrySmithWoodturning6 ай бұрын

    • Have they said what will become of the material from the tree?

      @MrDrewmcdonald@MrDrewmcdonald6 ай бұрын

    • ​@@MrDrewmcdonaldthe Woodland Trust are still discussing 😃🪵👍

      @HarrySmithShorts@HarrySmithShorts6 ай бұрын

  • That was very thoughtful of you. That pot is absolutely gorgeous. Thank you. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

    @karenstafford724@karenstafford7246 ай бұрын

    • Thanks Karen it is such ashame that people think that they can destroy things. I just wanted to pay homage to the wonderful tre 😃🪵👍

      @HarrySmithShorts@HarrySmithShorts6 ай бұрын

  • Very nice. I like the symbolism of filling the chainsaw cut in the Sycamore - very clever.

    @solidarityworkers6900@solidarityworkers69006 ай бұрын

    • Thanks Sol I wanted to connect this piece to the recent vandalism on nature at Hadrians Wall and that's why I used the chainsaw also. 😃🪵👍

      @HarrySmithShorts@HarrySmithShorts6 ай бұрын

  • I hope one of the local churches is gifted a communion plate and goblet made from the wood. Something ancient and local to be treasured for generations to come.

    @Clare0116@Clare01166 ай бұрын

    • I agree Clare, I think that they are still deciding on what best to do. 😃🪵👍

      @HarrySmithShorts@HarrySmithShorts6 ай бұрын

  • I have always loves sycamore for the beautiful grain. We had a tree in the front yard that would drop a limb once in a while. Back then, I was making wooden necklaces. Now I make jewelry and keepsake boxes. Wish I could find a sycamore now!

    @cabman86@cabman866 ай бұрын

    • Thanks for your comments I find the wood needs to be well seasoned to ensure the grain really shows. 😃🪵👍

      @HarrySmithShorts@HarrySmithShorts6 ай бұрын

  • This is beautiful ❤❤❤☘️

    @lizmccormac7308@lizmccormac73086 ай бұрын

    • Many thanks Liz 😃🪵👍

      @HarrySmithShorts@HarrySmithShorts6 ай бұрын

  • A riveting watch, thankyou, brilliant work.

    @tinahickling4405@tinahickling44056 ай бұрын

    • Thanks for your comments Tina. Did you like the in fill? 😃🪵👍

      @HarrySmithShorts@HarrySmithShorts6 ай бұрын

  • Beautiful work of a skilled hands

    @savitriperera6779@savitriperera67796 ай бұрын

    • Thank you for your comment 😃🪵👍

      @HarrySmithShorts@HarrySmithShorts6 ай бұрын

  • This is a wonderful idea and the pot is magnificent and unique. The spalting and markings are awesome it really shines. You are a masterwoodturner and very clever at what you do. Well done Amanda xx

    @amandatallis9875@amandatallis98756 ай бұрын

  • That’s some very thin and fine edges. Beautiful

    @therelaxingwoodshop7495@therelaxingwoodshop74956 ай бұрын

    • Many thanks for your comments, I wanted to make the edges as thin as I could go, I really pushed the limits on this one... 😃🪵👍

      @HarrySmithShorts@HarrySmithShorts6 ай бұрын

  • That's absolutely stunning 😍 such amazing talent 👏 😍

    @sophiascarlett27@sophiascarlett276 ай бұрын

    • Thank you Sophia, I'm glad you liked it. Did you like the finish? 😃🪵👍

      @HarrySmithShorts@HarrySmithShorts6 ай бұрын

    • Loved the finish. 💯 Seriously, I wouldn't ever let anyone touch it 😅 everyone should keep their fingerprints to themselves 🤭

      @sophiascarlett27@sophiascarlett276 ай бұрын

    • @@sophiascarlett27 cotton gloves? 🧤👐😂🤣

      @HarrySmithShorts@HarrySmithShorts6 ай бұрын

  • Lovely!

    @lindagoldberg2325@lindagoldberg23256 ай бұрын

    • Thank you Linda! Do you like sycamore wood? 😊

      @HarrySmithWoodturning@HarrySmithWoodturning6 ай бұрын

  • Brilliant! Gorgeous! ❤

    @beverlym5465@beverlym54656 ай бұрын

    • Thank you Beverly 😃🪵👍

      @HarrySmithShorts@HarrySmithShorts6 ай бұрын

  • Beautiful

    @lindanewman-br5gb@lindanewman-br5gb6 ай бұрын

    • Thank you 😃🪵👍

      @HarrySmithShorts@HarrySmithShorts6 ай бұрын

  • Really nice turning. Beautiful grain and finish.

    @user-cb3th7jt8d@user-cb3th7jt8d6 ай бұрын

    • Thank you! Do you like sycamore wood? 😊

      @HarrySmithWoodturning@HarrySmithWoodturning6 ай бұрын

    • Yes, but I LOVE all woods. I think wood is quite majestic.

      @user-cb3th7jt8d@user-cb3th7jt8d6 ай бұрын

  • I was waiting for the finished product to be a single #2 pencil. Fortunately it's much better than that!

    @thentil@thentil6 ай бұрын

    • 😂🤣 many thanks 😃🪵👍

      @HarrySmithShorts@HarrySmithShorts6 ай бұрын

  • Nice work!

    @davegibson9641@davegibson96416 ай бұрын

    • Thanks Dave 😃🪵👍

      @HarrySmithShorts@HarrySmithShorts6 ай бұрын

  • so pretty

    @chrisbgifford7387@chrisbgifford73876 ай бұрын

    • Thank you, Chris! Do you like sycamore wood? 😊

      @HarrySmithWoodturning@HarrySmithWoodturning6 ай бұрын

    • Yes and just the way I love color, I love all woods. Each has it's own hue and patterns, just have to expose it through art.@@HarrySmithWoodturning

      @chrisbgifford7387@chrisbgifford73876 ай бұрын

  • Love this one mate great work as always I'd love to give something that big a try

    @DaveGDesigns@DaveGDesigns6 ай бұрын

    • Thanks Dave, give it a go. Its always a bit scary first time.... 😃🪵👍

      @HarrySmithShorts@HarrySmithShorts6 ай бұрын

  • Beautiful, thank you for sharing

    @laceyhansen1815@laceyhansen18154 ай бұрын

  • A beautiful big planter!❤❤

    @Audie1234@Audie12346 ай бұрын

  • Nice work Harry,be nice to have your commentary,cheers

    @user-ob8jl9fn2q@user-ob8jl9fn2q6 ай бұрын

    • Thank you for your comment. I prefer to let the wood speak for itself and allow the tools to tell their own story as they make their changes. 🪵😃👍

      @HarrySmithShorts@HarrySmithShorts6 ай бұрын

  • That is absolutely gorgeous!

    @susannah4Him@susannah4Him5 ай бұрын

  • Great video! The craftsmanship is amazing

    @natescarvingcreations2978@natescarvingcreations29785 ай бұрын

  • The Tree at Hadrian's Wall? It was a fliming Location of Robin Hood. Prince of Thieves 1991.

    @robnewman6101@robnewman61016 ай бұрын

    • Correct Rob, such a sad thing to happen. Mindless vandalism to nature! 😃🪵👍

      @HarrySmithShorts@HarrySmithShorts6 ай бұрын

    • Thanks.

      @robnewman6101@robnewman61016 ай бұрын

  • That turned out very nice.

    @graygrand@graygrand6 ай бұрын

    • Thank you 😃🪵👍

      @HarrySmithShorts@HarrySmithShorts6 ай бұрын

  • From damage to beauty! Well done!

    @Umberto.Goglia@Umberto.Goglia6 ай бұрын

    • Thank you very much Umberto! I'm guessing that comment means you liked the little ash pack work 😉👍

      @HarrySmithWoodturning@HarrySmithWoodturning6 ай бұрын

    • @@HarrySmithWoodturning Of course..I often do the same ..I prefer wod inserts instead o resin..it's easier and more respect for wood

      @Umberto.Goglia@Umberto.Goglia6 ай бұрын

  • Nice one Harry 👍 😊

    @amberallen6046@amberallen60466 ай бұрын

    • Thank you, Amber! Do you like sycamore wood? 😊

      @HarrySmithWoodturning@HarrySmithWoodturning6 ай бұрын

  • That is a lovely piece of pottery

    @ashleysutcliffe2157@ashleysutcliffe21576 ай бұрын

    • Thanks Ashley, it does look like pottery, the finish is very smooth. 😃🪵👍

      @HarrySmithShorts@HarrySmithShorts6 ай бұрын

  • Great job. Sycamore is a pretty wood.

    @user-fv2yc7bf6w@user-fv2yc7bf6w6 ай бұрын

    • Many thanks for your comment, I'm really happy how it turned out 😃🪵👍

      @HarrySmithShorts@HarrySmithShorts6 ай бұрын

  • Very nice-the wood is beautiful

    @lyndaowen2154@lyndaowen21546 ай бұрын

  • That is awesome.

    @heathersmith1257@heathersmith12576 ай бұрын

    • Thanks Heather. Did you have a favourite part? 😃🪵👍

      @HarrySmithShorts@HarrySmithShorts6 ай бұрын

  • Very nice Harry. 👍🏻

    @revdupartist9386@revdupartist93866 ай бұрын

    • Many thanks 😃🪵👍

      @HarrySmithShorts@HarrySmithShorts6 ай бұрын

  • Beautiful work, Harry. Sorry to hear about the tree being cut down. I'd love to see the mess some of your projects leave behind when you're done.

    @WindRidgeWoodCrafts@WindRidgeWoodCrafts6 ай бұрын

    • It was really sad news and has had a negative impact on the view. I'll have to post a post turn photo 😂 What part of this project did you like? 😃🪵👍

      @HarrySmithShorts@HarrySmithShorts6 ай бұрын

    • @@HarrySmithShorts The detail of the mouth where you have a very thin edge was impressive. Also, the curved interior came out very nice.

      @WindRidgeWoodCrafts@WindRidgeWoodCrafts6 ай бұрын

    • @@WindRidgeWoodCrafts thanks 😊

      @HarrySmithShorts@HarrySmithShorts6 ай бұрын

  • Beautiful job. I may have considered adding a few more "patches" to make it look like it was all part of the design plan.

    @DennisDolan-fl3mw@DennisDolan-fl3mw27 күн бұрын

  • Impressive finish nice job.👍👍

    @davidglaum2538@davidglaum25386 ай бұрын

    • Thanks David did you like the infill? 😃🪵👍

      @HarrySmithShorts@HarrySmithShorts6 ай бұрын

    • @@HarrySmithShorts I think it gives it a very modern look far beyond just fixing a defective.

      @davidglaum2538@davidglaum25386 ай бұрын

    • @@davidglaum2538 thanks 😊

      @HarrySmithShorts@HarrySmithShorts6 ай бұрын

  • ❤

    @deerazor8280@deerazor82806 ай бұрын

    • Thank you 😃🪵👍

      @HarrySmithShorts@HarrySmithShorts6 ай бұрын

  • Superb Harry

    @Les-OZZYTHEOSCAR@Les-OZZYTHEOSCAR6 ай бұрын

    • Thank you very much Les! What did you think about the patch work? 😉👍

      @HarrySmithWoodturning@HarrySmithWoodturning6 ай бұрын

    • Honestly, it was a shame it had to be done. I would of preferred it to be made to look far more intentional with some very different wood or feature, so I would just keep it at the back out of sight. Otherwise, beautiful work though. @@HarrySmithWoodturning

      @Les-OZZYTHEOSCAR@Les-OZZYTHEOSCAR6 ай бұрын

    • Beautiful. Just beautiful

      @robinkerr1624@robinkerr16246 ай бұрын

  • Amazing! What finishes did you use here? Again, great work.

    @onewiththegrain@onewiththegrain6 ай бұрын

    • Hi Robert- check the details in the more tab next to the title, which provides more details on the project. Thanks for watching 😃🪵👍

      @HarrySmithShorts@HarrySmithShorts6 ай бұрын

  • What a piece of art as always Good on you mate I loved it What’s the RPM while u r drilling Harry??

    @Ozzyswoodturning2022@Ozzyswoodturning20226 ай бұрын

    • Many thanks for your comments. I was drilling between 120-200 RPM. 😃🪵👍

      @HarrySmithShorts@HarrySmithShorts6 ай бұрын

  • This is a particularly lovely piece, but I was wondering, even though it was a clearly aged piece of sycamore wood, would it be possible that as it ages more, could cracks still develop in it as age dries it still more.

    @charlesmcdermott6139@charlesmcdermott61396 ай бұрын

    • Hello Charles you are correct it was seasoned for well over a year outside and then brought in to dry. I tested the moisture content prior to turning and the sides and base are very thin. There shouldn't be any movement now ... 😃🪵👍

      @HarrySmithShorts@HarrySmithShorts6 ай бұрын

  • Where do you get the coins you insert nto your beautiful creations

    @MrBillrooker@MrBillrooker6 ай бұрын

    • Hello Bill take a look in the 'more' tab next to the title. You will find the link in there. 😃🪵👍

      @HarrySmithShorts@HarrySmithShorts6 ай бұрын

  • Any particular reason why you didn't use the coring systems that would have allowed you to make several puts from this one piece of wood rather than wasting all the inside material?

    @arunsharma-dx4yn@arunsharma-dx4yn4 ай бұрын

  • Sycamore trees are really better suited for growing in rural settings, where the nasty allergens emitted by the leaves…don’t trigger respiratory stress. Sycamore root systems can also be problematic, as they typically cause sidewalks & curbs to heave.

    @philipfrazee5661@philipfrazee56616 ай бұрын

    • Thanks Philip, typically you don't hear to many deaths as a result of the Hypoglycin A poison contained within the leaves or seeds. Probably more likely to be killed by a falling tree limb! Always good to be aware though 😃🪵👍

      @HarrySmithShorts@HarrySmithShorts6 ай бұрын

    • 😂 Hadrians wall seemed to be coping very well with the Sycamore root system, until some idiot took it into their own hands and decided to cut it down!!!!

      @solidarityworkers6900@solidarityworkers69006 ай бұрын

    • @@solidarityworkers6900 yes Sol, the wall and tree in perfect symmetry.... until the vandals arrive 😃🪵👍

      @HarrySmithShorts@HarrySmithShorts6 ай бұрын

  • 9:52 why?

    @AquilaSierra@AquilaSierra6 ай бұрын

    • The wood was still very rough and the curve made it difficult to draw an accurate pencil line, hence the use of tape to provide a straight line for the saw cut 😃🪵👍

      @HarrySmithShorts@HarrySmithShorts6 ай бұрын

  • AMAZING JOB 🎉. You need new gloves.

    @madeleinegombert661@madeleinegombert6616 ай бұрын

    • 🤣😂🧤

      @solidarityworkers6900@solidarityworkers69006 ай бұрын

    • Thanks Madeleine I wish I could afford a new pair!! 😂😂

      @HarrySmithShorts@HarrySmithShorts6 ай бұрын

  • What I want know if the people who felled this tree, were led to believe that there is treasure buried under the root. Well if you have read the Alchemist, you know what I am on about.

    @DrN30N@DrN30N6 ай бұрын

    • I agree 😃🪵👍

      @HarrySmithShorts@HarrySmithShorts6 ай бұрын

  • As a "professional " wood turner, you must know it is very dangerous to wear gloves whilst turning!

    @rogerslaymaker6095@rogerslaymaker60956 ай бұрын

    • Thanks for your comment Roger, it's always a regular topic. I choose to wear gloves to protect from flying chips and splinters. It works for me and a great many others. I do not promote it and there is a disclaimer on all video. Each to their own 😃🪵👍

      @HarrySmithShorts@HarrySmithShorts6 ай бұрын

  • You must be retired or have insomnia

    @ron78tht74@ron78tht746 ай бұрын

    • Thanks for your comment Ron. I am neither and I'm 22. I do however have a fantastic hobby which others appreciate and it provides them with entertainment, ideas and education of processes which they can use in their projects 😃🪵👍

      @HarrySmithShorts@HarrySmithShorts6 ай бұрын
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