This Does NOT Look Like Wood! – Mallee Burl on the Lathe #woodturning

This doesn’t look like wood — and turning it didn’t feel like wood either. In this woodturning video, I take on a mallee burl, one of the hardest and most visually striking pieces of burl wood I’ve ever put on the lathe. The surface looks almost alien, with twisted growth, extreme figure, and chaotic grain that makes mallee burl woodturning both beautiful and brutal. This was a challenging lathe turning session where every cut had to be earned. The burl constantly fought back, testing tools, technique, and patience. I leave everything in — the struggles, decisions, and mistakes — because that’s all part of honest woodturning and the learning process. Thanks for watching and feel free to leave comments in the chat below. If you’d like to support my work—or simply treat me to a coffee—you can visit: https://buymeacoffee.com/mikeholton. Every bit of support genuinely helps, and I’m truly grateful for it. _____________________________________________________________________ Northern Grit Abrasive Paste https://www.mikeholton.co.uk/northern... _____________________________________________________________________ My Grinding/Sharpening/Sanding and Finishing Record Power 8" Grinder: https://www.yandles.co.uk/record-powe... Pro Grind Sharpening System: https://amzn.to/4bOEYOb 2” sanding pads https://amzn.to/3N2zcR2 2” sanding discs https://amzn.to/3N2zcR2 Isopropyl Alcohol https://amzn.to/4psM14C Workshop Tissue https://amzn.to/3YlCnFV Howard Feed N Wax https://amzn.to/3LkdIyv Furniture Clinic Wood Wax and Polish https://amzn.to/4qc1K9i Brummer Wood Filler Black https://amzn.to/4q4KAdw _____________________________________________________________________ Let's Resin (10% Discount Code: MikeHolton) Canada: https://letsresin.ca/?ref=_O7uwU1QN4vDXg USA: https://letsresin.com/?ref=HWup7tfrn4... UK: https://letsresin.co.uk/?ref=_O7uwU1Q... UK Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3B46F7w (Code: Mike24UK) _____________________________________________________________________ JSP Safety Equipment I Use Disposable Face Mask: https://amzn.to/3XaK8hV Face Shield: https://amzn.to/4akPpqs Half Mask: https://amzn.to/4dtxK2p Powercap Infinity PAPR: https://amzn.to/3SUlAax _____________________________________________________________________ Vevor Pressure Pot 5% Discount use SAVEMORE5 30L/8gal Air Paint Pressure Pot: https://s.vevor.com/bfQQV1 10L/2.5gal Air Paint Pressure Pot: https://s.vevor.com/bfQZRo _____________________________________________________________________ O3A Adhesives O3A Shop: https://o3adhesives.co.uk/?sca_ref=52... _____________________________________________________________________ Tools I Use Record Power Regent Lathe: https://www.yandles.co.uk/record-powe... Record Power Turning Tools & Chucks: https://www.yandles.co.uk/search/Reco... Tim Mason, STEADY REST: [email protected] _____________________________________________________________________ Follow Me Facebook: Facebook: Mike-Holton-hand-made-crafts-106659121895539 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeholton_... Website: http://mikeholton.net/ And special thanks for the intro music goes to: Clemintine Sound Design LinkedIn: clemintinesounddesign LinkedIn: dog-box-games DISCLAIMER : All of my videos are designed to be entertainment only. Please follow all required safety measures when using tools or machinery and always read and understand the manufacturer's guidelines and safety instructions. The methods I demonstrate are not to be used as a guide for best practice. Thanks