Woodturning Perfection

Woodturning this patterned plywood bowl has been on my project list for a while now. I made a similar pattern cutting board for my wife five years ago (without plywood) and wanted the challenge of creating the same pattern in a round shape. I combined baltic birch plywood with cherry and wenge. While this piece was a blast to make and came out exactly as I had envisioned, I'm hesitant to attempt something similar in the future. Turning plywood is... not fun. Saying it turns poorly would be an understatement. To compound that issue, the wenge was also a poor choice. While it looks great, it also doesn't turn well. It's a very hard wood that dulls tools quickly. At least the finishing process was a pleasure compared to my usual technique. I went back to my old tried-and-true favorite: raw linseed oil and beeswax. It's probably my favorite finish for pieces I make that are of an all-wood design. It really brings out the beauty of the wood, and I personally like the feel. This was a challenging piece that pushed my design skills to the limit. Time to clean up all the plywood dust from the shop. Thanks for watching, I hope you have a great day! Scott Show your support by becoming a channel member today!    / @squareandlevel   Product links Affiliate links are used when possible and I may receive a small commission. Superclear epoxy resin https://www.superepoxysystems.com/ref... 5% off coupon code-SQUAREANDLEVEL superclear epoxy partner Simple woodturning tools https://www.simplewoodturningtools.co... Acrylic Resin Roughing, Turning, Simple Scraper Set of 3 (These 3 tools are my go to favorites, you will not be disappointed!) https://www.simplewoodturningtools.co... Mini silicone glue tray and rolller-(Amazon) https://amzn.to/3DKPucU Eye Candy pigments 👁️ https://bit.ly/48vZNLf Coupon code- SquareandLevel Playlist of all my Woodturning Videos-    • Woodturning videos   All music is courtesy of epidemic sound #woodturning, #woodworking, #art