How to Make Round Wood Cylinders with a Shop-Built Router Lathe
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
- This video shows how you can make remarkable round wooden cylinders using a simple shop-built router lathe. It covers making a hexagonal 'blank', building the lathe plus using it to turn a 4" diameter cylinder for a table leg. I chose to include all three parts of the process in one video to keep the information all in one place but it does make for a LONG tutorial. I'll admit here that I overreached my video production skillset so some of the segments ended up cheesy. My hope is that subscribers will overlook my shortcomings and viewers will learn despite gaffes and distractions.
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Hey Matt--Have just discovered your channel and am catching up on a few years of your videos. Great channel with lots of practical tips! Can you get away with a rectangular hub save yourself 8 rabbets and a bunch of cuts on the miter saw or are you worried about even torque distribution?
Welcome Eric... good question. I suppose you could use a different hub setup if something about the process made the whole operation more efficient... if you're asking such a question I'm guessing you're the kind of guy who would do just that: build on what you learn and advance the process. I like how you think! I don't think 'torque distribution' is as much of a potential issue as making sure everything is concentric so as long as you can still get concentricity (is that a word?!🤔) near to perfect, a different time/step saving configuration makes total sense. Thanks for watching and commenting...
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@Connor Uriel glad I could help :)
This press has worked like a charm for my projects ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxajoEbapTfqWaadnqb04h6U576yxXp-FE . I didn't even secure it to my table top, mainly due to the fact that I was using a 15 lbs drill vise. It's not flimsy at all as to what others have claimed it to be. Make sure the locking nuts and levers are secured and there won't be any issues with light pressure and patience. I was able to drill through aluminum, plastic, and steel (steel took a while) with no problems at all. Yeah it took a little longer than a regular drill press, but I don't have the space OR the money for one.The instruction manual was worthless, but luckily assembling the press was intuitive. However, the manual would be good for ordering replacement parts if needed. There is a nice breakdown of the parts that are included in the kit. Before ordering, make sure it is compatible with your unit, it is clearly stated what models the press is compatible with.This was an excellent purchase for $40!!
I watched the video today while patiently waiting to heal a torn shoulder ligament. I enjoyed your relaxed but thorough approach to your task and appreciated your enjoyment of it. It's how I feel when I'm in my shop. I'm retired and with all the time I have switched to just hand tools, apart from a drill press and some battery operated drills. But even those are being neglected in favour of the brace and bit. Clearly not for everyone, but I love the pace and the new respect I have for wood workers of yore. Their problem solving ability was second to none. The rich legacy of simple, elegant tools combined with the skill in their use echoes the noble role of man the builder in stark contrast to the constant barrage of news of man the destroyer. Your video resonates with that noble calling and I thank you for it.
Thanks for the nice comment David... glad to hear this video is therapy of a sort... anything to help pass the time until you can be back up and doin'! I too love the old tools but gravitate away from them while doing work for clients where the best value to them is in my time spent using power tools. No regrets but derives a different satisfaction than your more tactile interaction with your projects. There's just no comparison to the zzwooofff, zzwooofff of a finely sharpened handsaw cutting a well seasoned piece of wood, is there? Or the unique sound and appearance of a translucent shaving of wood curling out of a well-tuned and properly sharpened plane... Heal quickly sir! Best Matt
Amazing how accurate that process is. You are a GREAT teacher. Thank you.
You're welcome Lawrence... my client was equally pleased with the results. Glad to know you liked the video... Best, Matt
I got one of those band clamps years ago for gluing frames. I never considered using them for cylinders or using additional jaws. Thank you for enlightening me. For my hollow glue ups, I keep most of my punctured bicycle tubes and wind them around multiple times for incredible clamping force. They don't damage wood either. You've probably used them to resemble chair parts as they conform well to the irregular shapes and angles and can pull in many more directions than bar clamps.
The clamps are great, aren't they Francis? No substitute for inner tubes for some projects but remarkable for others! Best, Matt
I do love how you take the time to explain each step in great detail so that the beginning woodworker can totally grasp the concept how to accurately produce the work. Thanks! The one thing I would have suggested instead of Nylock nuts is to just double the nuts and tighten them against each other. Nylock over time and use will not hold up as well.
i REALLY APPRECIATE THE INGENUITY THAT GOES INTO THIS MAN'S WORK. aNYONE CAN DO A PROJECT IF THEY HAVE ALL THE BEST OF TOOLS. oNLY IN MY DREAMS. bUT i BET THEIR IS MORE SATISFACTION IN PULLING OFF THIS PROJECT WITH A MINIMAL OF FANCY HARDWARE.
I like to say 'it's not what you got, but how you use it that count's' MeBituman, so you're right in guessing there's satisfaction in completing this sort of project. Best, Matt
@@NextLevelCarpentry All the best to you Matt. Really enjoy the video's James
'' if they have the best tools'' ? if not true give me a chisel and a rock and I'll make you things with just those 2 tools :) it's not the tools but the maker :)
I use a router for a lot of cuts, but never would have thought to use as a lathe. Brilliant
This was a first for me too Thomas... gotta love the versatility of a router, right? Best, Matt
I've been a builder for many years and have seen quite a fair bit of sheds. The plans in ryan's package ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxB7IXYxLzb_Ichhe45zM3Im5xfEiSp9vB have some of the nicest looking sheds i've seen in a while.
Very well done Thanks for your info and INFORMATIVE video. Cant stand whenpeople only have music and expect viewers to understand all the actions involved in quality work .
Thanks again to you and your TWIN. LOL
You're welcome Brad... from both of us! Best, Matt and Chip
Thank you, now flute, with a 3” reveal Top/Bottom, an 8’ tapered round column w/ a 12” base and an 8”🔝! Your expertise is well appreciated, it’s the kind of “know how” lost at the beginning of last century! Common sense and ingenuity feeding necessity!
I love this video. It reminded me of when I made 4 legs very similar to these. 1-1/2" stock instead of 3/4" and cut to 3-1/2" width on the wide side. 1/8" x 1/2" wide splines set into 1/8" x 1/4" deep dado ran the entire length of the leg. The reason for the extra thickness was because when I set up the centers, I raised one one end of the jig by 3/4" to create a tapered leg. The other difference was that I slid the jig over a router table between two runners attached to the table. The drill was still the same power supply for turning the stock. I love people like you who come up with new ideas for wood workers. Keep up the good work.
Cool that two entirely different projects were tackled in similar fashion Doug... I like how you think! I hope I get a chance to do round legs with a taper some time... that's got to be even cooler to watch the turning process. Best, Matt
This is a second Next Level Carpentry I have watched and again it is another brilliant one. Clear, clever, well explained, well shoot video(s) and a lot more. Many thanks for publishing it and for sharing the knowledge - very enriching
You're welcome, 6PotShot, thanks for the appreciative comment. It's my intent to provide content viewers like you find useful as opposed to merely entertaining. There's plenty more on the way albeit a bit slow in coming these busy days of summer... Best, Matt
There are laborers, carpenters, finish carpenters, pattern makers and fine woodworking furniture makers. And those who are all five. When you throw in video production to get jack of all trades and master of five or six.....it's a pretty good show.
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I am starting a shop in my garage to produce deck boxes for ppl who play card games. I am always looking for new ways to design boxes, and this video has opened my mind. I enjoy your straight forward, matter of fact way of explaining the processes. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing this comment, Sean, for adding this video to your Liked Videos and subscribing to Next Level Carpentry! Glad you like the 'straight forward... way of explaining..' too. I think I mentioned in the video that I think this method would work for larger cylinders 12+" in diameter which might be something you can use for your deck boxes... good luck! Best, Matt
I like you math lessons. Excellent video and process. Thank you for sharing. Great explanation of the two handed movement. You have a great helper, give him a raise.
I've been told I can't pay my helper too much... I'll be in trouble if he happens to read your comment E Caff... better shut the computer off now! 😎
Live and learn with each new jig, I’ve thought for weeks about a jig only to find out it doesn’t work lol but keep up the great work
Happens to the best of us... reality is sometimes cruel compared to a vivid and optimistic imagination, right? 😁😎
Thank you so much for the great tutorial. Your gig looks to be very sturdy and useful.
Enjoyed the video and information. A note myself: I'd be inclined to make initial passes down the length of the piece along the high spots (at the joints) with the stock locked in place in order to eliminate possible tear out during milling.
Slo Mo
You're thinking is sound. Some of the difficulty I experienced was from not doing something like you mention to whack down those points before mounting the blank in the lathe which is quite clear to me now, thanks to insight from attentive viewers like yourself who use their experience to guide them. Your method would be a controllable way of removing excess wood from the blank. Another viewer suggested using a tablesaw or jointer for the same result. I really appreciate the non-confrontational way you presented this comment... this sort of discussion helps refine/improve the method for the benefit of all.
Best,
Matt
This is a very informative video, coming from someone dabbling in woodworking. The editing is not perfect, but overall the video flows smoothly and I appreciate the thought and effort you clearly put into making it.
You've summed up Next Level Carpentry succinctly dudepersonvids... thanks! Best, Matt
I don't understand why people can't watch a 45 minute how to video. think of it as a college course. you wouldn't ask your teacher to break up his or her lecture into five 10 minute sections... well maybe the young kids might. keep up the great work in the shop and at the computer!!! and thanks for giving great details
Well put, Mark, thanks for your comment and perspective. Hope you find detail in other Next Level Carpentry videos equally full of detail and no less engaging or informative... when you start subscribing to UA-cam Channels I hope NLC will be on your short list :-) Best, Matt
Next Level Carpentry thanks, sometimes I get a little wood on the ball lol. I'm already a subscriber. the first video I saw was the wood stretcher ... very funny. thanks again!
It's all good, Mark... glad you made it through the BS1000 video to the 'real' content here. I got the idea that that bit of 'click bait' would help channel growth which helps me devote more time for more videos. Thanks for your subscription and comments... stay tuned for more! There's a quick 'Minutes with a Master' video scheduled to upload next but then I'm planning a 3-part series sort of thing for 'Apprentice', 'Journeyman' and 'Master Carpenter' sawhorse build videos. I hope to make plans available for the Journeyman and Master Carpenter horses because they are completely unique on UA-cam and will clearly put anyone who builds and uses them on the next level IMHO :-) Best, Matt
well said.. the level of detail in this is like awesome .. free wood working lessons!
Very thoroughly and professionally done. Thank you.
Thread chaser file... now I know!
I always imagined I needed a tap and die set; this is a great alternative. Thank you.
Every maker should have a set IMHO... not too expensive and invaluable when cutting bolts or threaded rod to custom length... now you know what to ask for for your birthday! 😎
I appreciate your videos and have learned something new from each one of them. Thank you for taking the time in making these videos.
Hey NLC I think your co-commentator is slightly taller than you .... a mammoth task to produce and I did make it all the way through .... very comprehensive and shows others how much actually goes into original woodwork .... its not the outcome bt the process others learn from .... a pro-cnc workshop could knock out a cylinder cheaply easily but not as satisfyingly .... keep it up and thank you for your efforts .... GB Bundaberg Australia
You're welcome, Greg... It can be a bit frustrating to see TV and video that drastically skims over the nitty gritty of craftsmanship, right? Love to see comments from down under... I'd love to grow the Next Level Carpentry audience in Australia... any suggestions for content you see lacking there? Best regards, Matt
Wonderful, excellent job , " I am from Egypt " .
thank you. I really like your approach and detailed descriptions. Also thank you for turning down the machine noise (I get enough of that in my own work).
Most Excellant Contraption!!!! Your very thurough... but i found it very hard the last 10 min of watching... constructed critasism (yes my spelling is terrible lol) the length of the vid and constant repeatedness almost made me opt out... But I made it lol.. and still gave you a thumbs up!! I am a carpenter among other jm trades.. Thx for the share!
Glad you made it through Marcus... I'm working hard and constantly to improve video production quality but, I gotta tell you, it's a LOT harder than I ever imagined starting out! Hope you get a chance to check out some of my more recent videos which I feel are a lot 'easier on the eyes'.... Best, Matt
Great Video! I used to build wooden storage vats for the Olive Harvest in the San Joaquin Valley. 10' tall and 16' in diameter. I used redwood boards and a double floor. I guess that made me a cooper but really it was just carpentry to me.
How cool is THAT?! Interesting work resume... sounds to me like you were a coopenter! 😁😂😰 Best, Matt
Another great video I love your detailed explanations on how to, it makes it very easy to follow and try these things myself, until I get my lathe I will try this out
Thanks for your comment on this video John... hope you get a chance to try this out and find it useful. Best, Matt
Hi Matt, I have done numerous such polygonal columns. I have found that if I tape all the external edges together on the flat, inside down. Carefully aligned while taping. Then turn the assembly over and apply glue. Roll the assembly up, stand on end, and slowly close the last joint [with tape already on one side]. The tape tends to push the squeeze-out to the inside.
Also made for a 'federal' styled Cocktail bar , columns of Mahogany this way also , but the difficult part was the crown molding to mate to the top and finish it to the ceiling . For that ,rather than spend on expensive tooling , I crafted a Scraper plane that was 'pinned' to its radius [and adjustable] so you by hand were able to make the Radius Crown Molding needed for the 3 columns' .
Clever way of making that tricky column crown, Mark, nicely done! I assume this means you didn't have access to a lathe for your project either? Amazing what you can come up with when faced with limited options, right? Best, Matt
I always enjoy these videos.... Keep up the great work. I will continue to learn awesome things here.
Thanks for letting me know Charles... My pleasure to provide videos... Thanks for commenting, Best, Matt
Darn good teacher, project and showmanship.
I understood it all even if I were blind, the speech was understandable and the show very well explained for a kid to do this project t.y. :)
Matt - I too am a new subscriber. I have been doing some binge watching to look at various things you have been doing. You do a great job of making difficult projects much easier, and possible for those of us just beginning carpentry work. Thanks for what you are doing, and keep up the great work.
Welcome to Next Level Carpentry Merle... thanks for 'binge watching' and commenting here. I do try to 'keep up the good work' specifically for appreciative, engaged folks like yourself! More to come... Best, Matt
Another good starting point is a birds mouth router bit instead of cutting the bevels on the table saw. The pieces are self aligning also.
Hit the like button as soon as I saw Bambi!
(Well to be honest, that was where I remembered that I was so riveted to the video that I had forgotten to hit like.)
Love your videos mate. NEVER make any shorter ones, they are fantastic.
Thanks all the way from New Zealand!
You're welcome all the way over in NZ Johan... thanks for 'liking' this video! Best, Matt
Give me ingenuity over a loaded credit card any day!! Very nice job Matt.
Thanks for commenting Steve... that's a particularly nice compliment and I appreciate it. Glad you liked the video too! Best, Matt
A great way to make the rollers for a drum sander.
Great video, as always. I wouldn't use nylocs, because they would be a real pain to thread that far down. Jamnuts would work just as good or maybe even better and would be much faster.
Simply Brilliant insturction video. Great learning for anyone. Thanks
You're welcome Bakthavathsal... thank you for commenting! Best, Matt
This is bloody fantastic, Matt. Thank you very much for the detailed explanation and well-shot video.
Nice round over bit, I have 1/4 '' round over bit and it works nice on stuff like this.
Back in the 80’s, Sears used to have a product called routercrafter. It had a live and dead center and a hand crank to turn your stock. There was a mount for the router on top and a couple of cables that would advance the router as you turned the stock. It was pretty ingenious. I made my kids bunk beds with it. I got tired of hand cranking it so I connected a 1/2” corded drill motor to it. I mounted it on a board with an ac outlet controlled by a dimmer switch to control the speed. I wonder if craftsman still makes it!
Sounds like I merely resurrected an old invention Mikr... good thing I wasn't hoping to patent this, right? It is kind of cool what can be done with something that's relatively simple though... Best, Matt
Wow the Sears wood crafter is from the 70's , I have one and have been making round pieces with it BUT the crafter you can only put may 4 '' thick piece to be rounded. This idea of his can be done for bigger columns not only thicker but longer than the crafter :) I love my crafter :) and his work too.
I think Trend still make a routerlathe. Watching this makes me happy I have a lathe, lathe !
I really enjoyed watching this video. Thanks for the lessen on making cylinders
Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed this one David... it was a fun project to make and share! Best, Matt
We have the same garage door! Should be a piece of cake for me to make the cylinder!
Allan GEE, it's all about the garage door, isn't it?! LOL 😂Best, Matt
You can always double nut if you don’t have lock nuts. Enjoyed the video!
Out standing video full of excellent information.For those that say it is to long then need to understand the "stop" button on the video. Watch, stop, watch more repeat as needed. I enjoyed the way you described the design, cutting and glue up of the blank followed by the building of the router jig and its operation. Question for you, are you familiar with "bird mouth" cylinder construction? It helps with the alignment of each piece of the blank. One way I saw was to use heavy duty tape and or thin rope to bind the blanks together instead of those very nice clamps you used while the glue dried. Over all an great video.
Tom, thanks for your positive assessment of the video and suggestions for those with shorter time frames and/or attention spans. I've seen 'bird's mouth' joinery for cylinder construction but not 'familiar' with it ie: I've never done it that way.
My first reaction to it as an option is that the extra milling time and effort it would take to shape the sides of all the blanks would make it considerably less practical using typical shop equipment ie router, tablesaw, etc than using the tablesaw/jointer, biscuit method I used. If, however, you were doing a very large run of cylinders and had access to a shaper or 4-head moulding machine the extra time and money spent for tooling, set up and running of the 'slats' would be offset with less fussing over plunging the biscuit slots and alignment issues, etc. It all depends on the scope of the particular project at hand.
As far as clamping goes I completely understand reluctance to spend close to $200 on clamps for a cylinder to two... it's just not practical in many cases. I'd be uncomfortable using rope, strong tape, etc for clamping though because any gaps, even very slight, in the slat joints would really spoil the look of the finished product. Thinking about less expensive options just now I'm sure regular metal hose clamps from the hardware store with some shop made cauls to bridge the joints would be a very workable solution.
Because the process influences the product there is no reason to shorten your videos. I'm slowly becoming less a wood butcher because of your and other influences. My wife thanks you. I lived near a hard wood mill that claimed to have the finest hard wood selection in Ohio, that does that mean I made the made the finest sawdust as I process the wood?
I do believe it takes fine hardwoods to create THEE BEST sawdust Robert... it's great to meet a true sawdust connoisseur! Work safely and have fun making more sweet sawdust! Best, Matt
Very well put together I like the editing you've done a lot more Easter to follow not many video like this it's a great change. Hope to see more.
Mggcomputers, glad to know you like the video... that's about the only way I know how to make them so I hope you like other ones on Next level carpentry!
Best, Matt
You are Clever Mate. I wonder how many people here in Australia watch you
Thanks Mark... UA-cam Analytics says you're one of 503 Aussie subscribers as of today! I appreciate your adding NLC videos to your 'Liked Videos' playlist and for whatever you're doing 'down under' to share them... Best, Matt
Thank you so very much for the detailed explanation - final cylinders were incredible!
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Another great video and instruction. Not sure if you've seen it, but Izzy Swan has done something similar, but used the table saw to turn wood.
Awesome stuff. Now all I need is a project where I can build one of these. 😅😉 Thanks for sharing. 👍🎈
Really appreciate the videos! Thank you! Explanations are really thorough & clear.
Thanks for your comment, Tami... I really try to be 'thorough & clear' which tends to make Next Level Carpentry videos on the long side so I appreciate knowing viewers like you benefit from it. Best, Matt
thanks for taking the time, energy and patience in getting this video, appreciate the detail.... and as always ignore the trolls.. they are like a warped piece of 2x4...you can never really get them straight.....wait i did see your video on that ...good job!
Thanks so much. I know it's a lot of effort to do all that is necessary to post videos like this. One thing I thought of is that I liked the look of the leg after the 2nd or 3rd pass when it still had facets. More interesting than after it was a perfect cylinder. I'm wondering if you'd consider presenting this as an option to your next clients on a similar project. I love your channel.
Definitely an interesting option Stewart... didn't come up on this project since a 'perfect' cylinder was the goal but you never know when a slight variation might be just the ticket... thanks for watching and commenting!
Best, Matt
I wish I'd have seen this a couple of years ago, before I turned down a very nice ($$) project because I didn't have a large enough lath. Thanks for sharing!
Hey Ted, Cylinders of that spalted ash of yours would look REALLY cool... hope another opportunity presents itself for using a router lathe! Best, Matt
I've seen deer like that in Austin, Texas, right deep into the city for 30+ years.
Recently a Formula 1 racetrack was built in Austin. It's in deer country, for instance.
Good, precise & honest information. Your twin did a pretty good job but I don’t think we need him in every video. 😒
Love it! Got me thinking about a few 8 ft columns for the house….hmmm
I don't doubt that with attention to detail and a measure of determination that your 8' column project is totally feasible using this method. Please let me know if you tackle the task David... you GO, Guy! Best, Matt
48 minutes to round a board holly molly and lol LOL awww boy thumbs up
Beautiful fawn, nice jig, I enjoyed watching!!!
Thanks for commenting, Danny, glad you know you enjoyed watching... this was a fun build and any day that fawn stops by the shop is a good day :-) Best, Matt
Super Cool way to get the job done ,, thanks for sharing a very bright idea.. Joe
Excellent tutorial
Thanks for commenting Phillip... this was an interesting project so I hope you and others benefit from my learning curve. I too learned some great tips from other viewers who added insightful comments... an prime example of 'one hand washing the other'. Best, Matt
Great video. A bit long for most to sit through but then again, there's a lot of information contained in it. Confirmation that the router is perhaps one of the most versatile power tools in the shop. Most woodworkers haven't begun to explore the potential their router can offer. Beautiful, perfectly round cylindrical legs. Good job.
Terry, thanks for the 'great video' compliment. I'm getting the idea that a video that's 'a bit long' is an excellent way to separate the 'looky-loos' who are seeking entertainment from those who actually aspire to advance their carpentry skillset to the Next Level. Your comments give me the idea you're in the latter group.
Thanks for noticing and mentioning the final product of 'perfectly round cylindrical legs'. BTW I wonder how many viewers realize that most of the videos here at Next Level Carpentry are made during projects I do for actual paying clients of my The Timber Tailor custom design/build contracting business. Unlike many (most) DIY type channels who only have to 'sell' their creations to their UA-cam audience, if my work doesn't come out as first-rate quality, I don't get paid! I don't have to tell you that THAT makes a big difference!
Just have a couple of comments. You could put a notch in the tops of the two end pieces to add more space for the router bit. Second comment, use masking tape to hold the six sides while gluing, much easier to do.
Although it was long I enjoyed watching it. I learned a lot from the video and subscribed. Thanks for taking the time to make it.
You're welcome! Knowing you enjoyed the video helps justify the time spent making it! Hope you find other Next Level Carpentry informative as well...
Loved your shop built lathe. I got worried when you said you were going to take it apart and sand. But, was relieved when you actually used the drill to spin the leg while sanding. Couldn't understand why you would remove the leg and then sand. And, was glad to see the term Nylock. Whenever I go into Ace hardware they have no glue what that is even though they sell them. If you want to have a little fun (and you need to have a perverse sense of humor which I know you have) go into Home Depot and ask for Hardware Cloth. No matter how many employees I have asked, not 1 of them knows what it is even though they sell it. Regards, Bill
Your sense of mischievous humor is great Bill... although I fear I'd stump too many Big Box employees by asking for an item as simple as a bolt, much less hardware cloth! I have asked a few if they sell the BS1000 and always get a kick when they have to look it up on UA-cam to see if they carry it! 🤣🤣😎
@@NextLevelCarpentry LOL! On the other hand, Hardware Cloth is an actual product in their store. Sad. ;o)
Thanks to both of you for the effort you put in to your video.Its a nice change to see all the details that go in to doing something like this.Looking forward to you next video.
Peter,
From the 'team' at Next Level Carpentry: you're welcome! The router lathe was a great project all around so thanks for mentioning 'the effort'; there WERE a lot of details. I realized during video production that doing it in 3-parts might have been better all around... so I welcome any questions about things I skipped or breezed through.
There's a couple shorter projects in the video pipeline that I fully intend to get produced and published in less time than this one!
Very informational, especially for those with no lathe.
I was surprised at how the cutting started, i.e. treating it as though mounted in a lathe.
Not to address the difference in time required, but what about locking the cylinder in place and running a flat bottom bit along the entire length each time, rotate slightly, and repeat until you had trimmed off most of the excess, then use it as a lathe. Perhaps that would have prevented breaking the bit.
That is certainly an alternative worth giving a try so thanks for mentioning it. Other viewers commented that I could have pre milled those sharp points off the cylinder on a table saw before starting with the router bit which is something I'm sure I would do if I ever need this setup again for making round Wood cylinders. Thanks for your interaction on this video... Best, Matt
Nice work.Appreciate your woodworking skills.
Another great video! So glad I found your channel. Thanks for sharing.
I'm glad too, Don! This was a fun and challenging project which makes it extra fun to share... Best, Matt
Hi Matt! Another excellent video. Very clear, and very well produced. You've obviously put a huge amount of effort into its production. I've watched it twice now. The first time I watched it all the way through, IN ONE HIT! I notice in the comments section a number of people are inferring that its too long for their attention span. It's not too long -- but it may be their attention span needs developing. For those not aware of it UA-cam provides a Stop/Start facility on every video. I find it incredibly useful if I need to make a cup of tea or need to go for a pee (One tends to follow the other).
I've also discovered a new phrase which is now in my arsenal. "A frogs hair" is that thinner than "a gnat's piss"? I've been using a gnat's piss for years, but if a frog's hair is thinner then I'll start using it wherever refinement of a measurement counts. Keep up the brilliant video work and don't let the buggers get you down. Jim Sear UK
Hey Jim: your comment has made my day, ol' chap! I must admit it can be a challenge to not 'let the buggers get (me) down' but your comments gave me a long-lasting confidence boost... thank you! I suspect your ability to focus on things like a long video has a great deal to do with successes in your life. I AM concerned for people who have the attention span of a fruit fly and how they manage to get through life.
Where your 'arsenal' is concerned: it's always been my understanding that 'a gnat's piss' is the closest metric equivalent to 'a frogs hair' so there's no need to refine terms for measurements you're familiar with. You only need to choose between imperial and metric dimensions for any given project and you're good to go :-)
I'll strive to 'keep up the brilliant video work' and will rely on your comments to gauge my success.
Best regards,
Matt
Great job
Good video, keep up the good work. Funny and entertaining as well as informative!
beautifully detailed video, thank you!
You're sure welcome Jason... BTW there's plenty more 'detailed' videos here at Next Level Carpentry!
Best, Matt
Too funny... love the multiple Matts, nice work!
Thanks Dan! Long hours in the shop pass a bit quicker when extra help is around :-)
Aloha Next Level Carpentry !
about 22 years ago , in Kohala , using Koa Wood , I built these 2 'Dutch Hutches' based on a picture brought to me by the owner's of a home[estate] in my area . The bases of these hutches were of the same nature as your turned columns . Each column was cut into 1/3 of the finished base and than bandsawned to form it place on its visible side . Where 's how the end result came out : [never a 4 year old around when you need them to make electronics work for you ]. Picture didn't copy/paste , rats
Sounds like a cool project, Mark, and in koa wood, no less! Thanks for sharing and, 4 year old or not, UA-cam doesn't allow pasted images in Comments so don't feel bad about that. 😁👍 Best, Matt
Mahalo for the reply about not being able to post pictures on you tube . It did post on face book if you wish to see 1of them. Mostly unplug now for 7 years but back to college next month to try to reboot myself with CAD and bring in the Bacon again.
Aloha ,Mark
Good luck with the CAD thing, Mark... there's $$ to be made if you get into the right niche. BTW have you looked into 3D modeling with SketchUp? I've spent a fair amount of time learning and using it and it helps me 'bring in the bacon' on just about every carpentry project I do.
Best, Matt
Very clear explanation.of the excellent router lathe jig. There are some other divisions in the carpentry math system that are commonly used in my area.....
Excellent video!! I know how much work they are to produce, thanks for slogging through the editing to get it finished. I can't wait for the next one, which I assume will be Monday or Tuesday.
Brent
Something tells me that a 'carpentry math' ruler would be hilarious but likely impossible to decipher...
Great as usual
You might try sliding the hex hub onto the shaft rather than trying to fish the shaft through the asembly.
Nicely done.
Surprise me to see you not using a dust 😷 great job.
Wearing a dust mask just makes video production a whole lot more complicated so I generally don't bother because of how little dust is made when shooting video... it's nothing like doing production work where dust flies all day long. Best, Matt
Great video,thank you for all the detail and brilliant explainations
Hose clamps would be an alternative to the fancy clamps used. Those fancy clamps don't wreck the corners, but in this case it wouldn't matter.
Hey Dan, I agree hose clamps would be a functional alternative but I'd hate to be the one who had to clean up glue from all the clamps after it dried 😬😰 Gotta do what you gotta do and, as you say, in this case it really wouldn't matter. Best, Matt
I'm not sure that glue would even stick to them. I have seen the turning guys use them to clamp up the rings when making a bowl.
Excellent craftsmanship
Great work sir 👍🏾
Thank you, Vijay! It was a fun project to do and share...
Next Level Carpentry Actually your precision work full fills my OCD 😍
Vijay
That's a rewarding fact to know... hope you find a few other videos on Next Level Carpentry equally fulfilling :-) Thanks!
I Learned again. Thank you.
You're welcome, dnmtorp... and thank YOU for watching, commenting and subscribing! Much appreciated, Matt
Hi Matt :)) I would like to thank you so so much for that wonderful idea , It's really very smart and clever ,
Thank you a punch .
Abdullah .
You're sure welcome Amrou! Woodworking is a source of constant challenge and reward, isn't it? Best, Matt
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That's right Matt , just like a deep sea of experts and knowledges that helps to creat a new ways to use your gears over imagination. I really learned a lot of your video.
Wish you the best.
Amrou.A .
It's the first time that I see your amazing clamps 👍👌.
@@shaheenamrou I also did a review of the Merle clamps in another video... if you're interested look for it in the Next Level Carpentry videos list... thanks for watching!! Best, Matt
Excellent project, and editing.
Thank you.
drochon,
You're welcome... and thank YOU for the subscription!
Best,
Matt
Just found your channel. Nice work and I really appreciate all the detail you put into these videos. Cheers and thanks, David.
David,
Glad to hear you found Next Level Carpentry... it's been kind of obscure for a couple years but experiencing a flood of exposure recently... glad you see you subscribed! Thanks for the compliment... the 'nice work' part is easy, the 'detail... in... these videos' is a bit more of a struggle but I believe the best is yet to come. You're welcome for sure!
Matt
Great job!!! Creative and very educational!
Great work
Thanks Chris... this was one of the more challenging, rewarding and fun projects I've done in the last year so I'm glad to know you like it! Best, Matt
I love what you did, how ever I wish you would have shown how to cut the biscutes, I do not understand how that's done.
Thanks Bill, for watching and commenting. Sorry; I didn't include details about the biscuits because it's pretty routine... if you've used them before. It's the same as using biscuits on square edges with the only difference being that you 'index' or align the biscuit jointer's guide/fence on the 'sharp' edge of these angled boards and place the face of the tool so that it plunges into the angle jointed edge face at 90 degrees. I guess that's harder to explain than to show but just visualize the way biscuits fit into a regular square-edge joint and then set up your tool to produce the same result in the angled edges... and post another comment if this is still confusing. Best, Matt
that is very cool i have wanted to make something like that to run wires down my bar but just didn't know how thank you
Can't quite picture how this will allow you to run your wires but glad to know you've found a solution... it's a fun set up and process to do, that I can assure you! Good luck on your project dokmanian... Best, Matt
hard to explain but just thank you for idea
@@dokmanian sure thing... and I understand the 'hard to explain' part. Best, Matt
If you offset your router to the Centerline of the cylinder you can make it so it does not get pulled into the work, which is called climb Milling.
I'm not knocking your video I did enjoy it and I might even try it.
Rather than spin the hex cylinder on the first passes, you could leave it stationary and run the router length wise to remove the corners until it is reasonably roundish before a final spin for finish surface. This would be easier on the router bit, worker and support system.
Wonderful, thanks so much for all the info! 🇬🇧🇬🇧
You're most welcome, Graham... happy to share fun stuff with those who appreciate it... especially when they take a minute to comment as you've done! Best, Matt
I need some of those clamps. You can put tite bond 3 in the fridge and it'll give you more working time on hot days.
Richard,
Once ya see those clamps, then you NEED those clamps!!
Great tip for the Titebond III... makes complete sense so thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Matt
Nice tip. Now to get a refrigerator.
Impressive, as always.