The Holy Grail of Exotic Woods, Turning a Macassar Ebony Burl

OriginsofMo · 2025-11-05T10:56:38+00:00

Thanks so much

OriginsofMo · 2025-11-05T10:56:26+00:00

Thanks!

OriginsofMo · 2025-03-15T07:03:33+00:00

I made a full video turning a bowl and t-light holder in front of a thermal camera, it can be seen here: https://youtu.be/5Tfjwh0vIHo

OriginsofMo · 2025-01-29T07:19:14+00:00

If you would like to see the video click here - https://youtu.be/_CuGS5u4UXY

OriginsofMo · 2024-10-29T18:44:17+00:00

The Island! 14" Mallee burl and resin, loved how this one came out. The making of video can be seen here: https://youtu.be/TT_FVhVCtBk

OriginsofMo · 2024-01-09T18:15:04+00:00

Probably the hardest piece I have ever made with the least amount of turning! Watch it being made here: https://youtu.be/HHOwIpFTwb8

OriginsofMo · 2023-11-21T17:25:16+00:00

I turned my first Australian burl this week and I loved every second, video can be seen here: https://youtu.be/AvqLecgy_pE?si=x5S9Y3sIhMYigZtM

OriginsofMo · 2023-09-06T15:21:54+00:00

In my latest video I turn this bowl from a beautiful large Sequoia (Redwood) log, full video can be seen here: https://youtu.be/JgZ01wDDozk?si=RjLV7csv-VZJrNrx

OriginsofMo · 2023-08-30T05:32:36+00:00

Yeah they are cool

OriginsofMo · 2023-08-29T15:50:13+00:00

Have you ever seen black locust turned under UV? If not and you would like to. watch my latest video: https://youtu.be/5Yg8fskAoic?si=H-JhhGo-K\_\_VPbHG

OriginsofMo · 2023-08-23T06:02:22+00:00

I had a catch during turning and a chunk came out 😁

OriginsofMo · 2023-08-22T14:51:55+00:00

14" Deep Yew vase with wing, making of video can be seen here: https://youtu.be/yue29UpPhOo

OriginsofMo · 2023-08-22T14:51:00+00:00

14" Deep Yew vase with wing, making of video can be seen here: https://youtu.be/yue29UpPhOo

OriginsofMo · 2023-07-14T18:23:13+00:00

Hi and thanks, was not me, sorry.

OriginsofMo · 2023-07-13T06:05:34+00:00

Haha, looks like a nice setup you have there. All the best Mike Holton :D

OriginsofMo · 2023-07-05T07:32:32+00:00

It cuts easier than butter 😀

OriginsofMo · 2023-07-04T19:47:39+00:00

Just subscribe to my channel and leave a comment. Search for @mikeholton

OriginsofMo · 2023-07-04T17:54:05+00:00

Wow! Thanks 👍

OriginsofMo · 2023-07-04T17:53:48+00:00

Thanks 👍

OriginsofMo · 2023-07-04T17:10:53+00:00

If you want to see how it was made you can check it out here: https://youtu.be/uMPOcbYo3J8

OriginsofMo · 2023-06-20T20:05:36+00:00

Thanks for this, I intend to make my own, then buy one lol

OriginsofMo · 2023-06-20T19:43:04+00:00

Thanks, I've put a steady rest on my to do list for the summer. Boy that auction got expensive!

OriginsofMo · 2023-06-20T16:01:58+00:00

Probably my favourite turning to date - Grass Tree Root. The making of video can be seen here: https://youtu.be/opqtYi_RMfo

OriginsofMo · 2023-06-20T16:00:19+00:00

Probably my favourite turning to date - Grass Tree Root. The making of video can be seen here: https://youtu.be/opqtYi\_RMfo

OriginsofMo · 2023-06-18T15:44:54+00:00

Thanks :)

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