Woodturning: The Root Burl!

There were so many ways to orient this unique piece of Manzanita root burl on the lathe, and I had originally intended not to use epoxy resin. However, when it was clear that I could not achieve the shape I was going for without losing too much of the character from this wood, I had to bite the bullet, as they say, and throw this piece into some delicious plastic. Let me know what you think of this piece by leaving a comment below! I read all of them and respond to as many as I can. Thanks to Total Boat for the thickset epoxy! This stuff worked wonders and did not crack, even though I poured almost 3 liters of resin and a 7 inch deep pour. I never had to fill a single crack with filler or CA glue (discount/affiliate link below). Use code ADAMSEN15 for 15% off Starbond products or their holiday discounts (short affiliate link): Thanks again for watching! has generously provided a 15% discount (not combinable with other offers) if you use code “YT-DAVID“. Use that code and it will help me out too! If you’re interested in my other work or contacting me for a commission, check out my website: All of the music used in this video came from: Products I use: Minwax wood stabilizer: Starbond Clear Thin CA glue: Starbond Clear Medium CA glue: Starbond Clear Thick CA glue: Starbond Medium Brown CA glue: Starbond Medium-Thick Black CA glue: Starbond Activator: TotalBoat Penetrating Epoxy: TotalBoat Thickset Epoxy: TotalBoat Tabletop Epoxy: Mylands cellulose sanding sealer: Mahoney’s Finishes Walnut Wax: Mahoney’s Finishes Walnut Oil: Turntable for glamour shots: Easy Wood Tools Carbide Cutter: Easy Wood Tools Carbide Cutter (negative rake): Beall buffing system: 3 inch Sanding Disks: Makita right angle drill/sander: My favorite finish (Mahoney’s Walnut products): Pyrography Pen: Carter & Son 5/8“ Bowl Gouge: Crown Diamond Parting Tool: Tormek T-8 Sharpener with Woodturners Accessories: Five minute epoxy: My camera: My microphone: