Woodturning - Hardwork Pays Off!!

I cut this piece of apple crotch wood around 2 years ago. I left it to dry as I do with most of my wood but unfortunately some massive cracks opened up both at the top and bottom. As I haven't turned much apple wood I wanted to start turning it and see if I could remove the cracks and make the replacement parts. I used some spalted beech to drill out the cracks and make the piece stand out. The piece has been sanded to 10000 grit and finished with sanding sealer and wood wax. Axminster tools used in this video: https://www.tagserve.com/clickServlet... https://www.tagserve.com/clickServlet... https://www.tagserve.com/clickServlet... https://www.tagserve.com/clickServlet... https://www.tagserve.com/clickServlet... https://www.tagserve.com/clickServlet... ________________________________________________________________ Social Media: Instagram: harrysmith_woodturning TikTok: @harrysmithwoodturning Second Channel:    / harrysmithshorts   Designed By HS Channel:    / @designedbyhs   Email for quotes and queries: [email protected] __________________________________________________________________________ Starbond: Use the code: HarrySmith , for 10% OFF Site-Wide - https://starbond.com/ __________________________________________________________________________ Axminster: This channel is supported by Axminster. Use this link to support the channel, and buy your own Axminster equipment. https://www.tagserve.com/clickServlet... __________________________________________________________________________ This video was edited by Charlie - [email protected] __________________________________________________________________________ For the custom coins used in the bottom of my pieces head to vonHanke on etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/79628... __________________________________________________________________________ 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.