EDGE of DISASTER– Turning a Giant LIME Burl on the lathe
72K views · Feb 10, 2026 · Howto & Style
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@mikeholton · 7 months ago · pinned
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@GeorgeBrianHendricks · 7 months ago
I love that warning "don't do this" because "I still have the scars to prove it"!😂
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@jhnny19nls · 1 month ago
Hi. I've learnt many things watching you. I consider myself a 'good beginner' but one of the key things I've learnt, is to slow down, stop if need be and assess the piece more often as I turn. Keep teaching and I'll keep learning 👍🏻
@allisonhoward-mccann2955 · 7 months ago
This is such a wonderful video, you explain the pitfalls so well. Beautiful result. And congratulations on you and your wife’s anniversary. I hope you two have many many more years of happiness!
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@Custombeader · 7 months ago
Gorgeous! I love the organic look of the bowl.
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@MrMonkeysan · 7 months ago
the inclusions give it so much character - great work keeping it (mostly) in one piece!
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@eduardh3615 · 6 months ago
What a beautiful bowl. I like the way you steadily explain the process of figuring out how to start on a big burl like that. You really had me excited, but I'm really glad the natural edge won.
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@bobber0001 · 7 months ago
What an insane bowl. This is by far my favorite piece you have ever done. Just out of this world!
@JULIANFRENCH-v2s · 7 months ago
Fantastic work Mike you have produced yet another beautiful natural edged bowl superb!
@TurninOnTulsaTime · 7 months ago
You're spot on, sir. Absolutely mesmerizing. Thanks for another great vid.
@TinaKelly-r9u · 7 months ago
Another beautiful piece! Love watching your work and seeing the results.
@chox2001 · 3 weeks ago
The glue saved the day it was close to being a firewood display when it broke apart 🤞🏻👏🙏👍🌳
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