For anyone struggling, an easy way to get a parallel or tapered piece on the lathe is to set your tool rest either parallel or tapered to the piece toward the direction you want to go. Use your finger as a stop for the tool against the tool rest so it cant go past the depth your finger set. Works everytime. You were actually demonstrating the finger stop in the video. Nice job.
Hi All, Using A wide sanding block with very coarse paper is a simple way to shape wood on the Lethe. Last week when I made the classic cherry bench ua-cam.com/video/SK9yZcZ2_rY/v-deo.html most difficult part for me was turning the long cylinder after the detail at the top of the leg. By using a wide sanding block and very coarse paper I was able to create the legs without any high or low spots. Hope this tip helps you out. All the best and happy woodworking, Jon
The table is gorgeous! And I’m sure your wife will love that rolling pin. That’s a great thing about the lathe, it doesn’t take much material or time and you can get some good practice and have something useful at the end.
Thanks for this how to for beginning lathe users. I would love for you to make a series of instructional videos for absolute beginning lathe users. I find the UA-cam videos already out there on learning to use the lathe hard to follow. You are an excellent teacher and I feel sure that I would learn a lot from your instruction and examples. Thanks again.
Jon. I enjoy your videos, especially when you share your art. My primary woodworking now is turning. I'm retired and I have found turning to be my passion. I'll tell you like I was told, there is no right or wrong way to turn, just what works for you. A very good job on turning your bench legs. They are not ment to be identical, because they are custom made by your hands, not a machine. Good job, keep turning, you will only get better, as you did with your many other woodworking skills.
Nice video. I would suggest that a penetrating oil, like mineral oil or walnut oil, is better for kitchen tools that the board wax. While the wax looks good, it stays on the surface and will quickly be rubbed off when the rolling pin is in use. An oil will penetrate a bit and last much longer - and be easier to reapply as needed, too.
Great video! You’re so talented I love your bench it’s beautiful. I haven’t got that involved in woodworking yet but I’m working on it. I saved your video and subscribed I look forward to seeing more of your amazing workmanship
Nice work, Jon. I love my lathe and turning is therapy for me. I enjoy watching the videos of projects you put on your channel. Keep up the great work!
Very enjoyable video Bud. In my opinion bench came out Dope but, you're a true craftsman so you're gonna be hardest on it. Hoping all is well, Dirty Jersey out!!
For anyone struggling, an easy way to get a parallel or tapered piece on the lathe is to set your tool rest either parallel or tapered to the piece toward the direction you want to go. Use your finger as a stop for the tool against the tool rest so it cant go past the depth your finger set. Works everytime.
You were actually demonstrating the finger stop in the video. Nice job.
👍 thanks!
Hi All,
Using A wide sanding block with very coarse paper is a simple way to shape wood on the Lethe. Last week when I made the classic cherry bench ua-cam.com/video/SK9yZcZ2_rY/v-deo.html most difficult part for me was turning the long cylinder after the detail at the top of the leg. By using a wide sanding block and very coarse paper I was able to create the legs without any high or low spots. Hope this tip helps you out.
All the best and happy woodworking,
Jon
The table is gorgeous! And I’m sure your wife will love that rolling pin. That’s a great thing about the lathe, it doesn’t take much material or time and you can get some good practice and have something useful at the end.
It's not cheating... it's what works best for you! Nice job😉👌
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Thanks for this how to for beginning lathe users. I would love for you to make a series of instructional videos for absolute beginning lathe users. I find the UA-cam videos already out there on learning to use the lathe hard to follow. You are an excellent teacher and I feel sure that I would learn a lot from your instruction and examples. Thanks again.
Thank You!
Jon. I enjoy your videos, especially when you share your art. My primary woodworking now is turning. I'm retired and I have found turning to be my passion. I'll tell you like I was told, there is no right or wrong way to turn, just what works for you. A very good job
on turning your bench legs. They are not ment to be identical, because they are custom made by your hands, not a machine. Good job,
keep turning, you will only get better, as you did with your many other woodworking skills.
Thanks Gerald!
Scraping away the wood like a savage! Then out comes the 40 grit gouge. 🤣
Haven't used a lathe sense 1970, but enjoyed seeing the video, Jon.
Thanks Steve, this One was a fun simple project.
That bench top lathe looks like a slick tool to have in the shop!
Thanks Corey! Definitely a great addition to shop 👍👍
Nicely done Jon
Nice, simple project with something usable at the end. My favorite kind!
Thanks Bruce! Great getting to hang out at WBC looking forward to seeing you at the next event.
Nice video. I would suggest that a penetrating oil, like mineral oil or walnut oil, is better for kitchen tools that the board wax. While the wax looks good, it stays on the surface and will quickly be rubbed off when the rolling pin is in use. An oil will penetrate a bit and last much longer - and be easier to reapply as needed, too.
Good video and lots of good information Jon. Thanks for sharing with us.
like the French Rolling pin as a beginner turning project. Need to add one to my shop eventually. Thank you for sharing.
Yes, a french rolling pin is a must in any woodworking shop lol.
Matthew Grisnich well don’t you roll out pie crust on the work bench
Jk Canvas yes I used to, but I found that the top of my cabinet saw was much smoother and flatter, so I switched to using that.
Great video! You’re so talented I love your bench it’s beautiful. I haven’t got that involved in woodworking yet but I’m working on it. I saved your video and subscribed I look forward to seeing more of your amazing workmanship
That’s fantastic! Thanks Debbie!
You’re an inspiration to others!
Look's pretty perfect to me Jon, have a nice day !!!.
Nice simple project and a great video too.
Thanks Brian!
Always a good project, hello from Brazil.
Thank you!
Nice work, Jon. I love my lathe and turning is therapy for me. I enjoy watching the videos of projects you put on your channel. Keep up the great work!
Thanks! Absolutely very relaxing and satisfying.
Very enjoyable video Bud. In my opinion bench came out Dope but, you're a true craftsman so you're gonna be hardest on it. Hoping all is well, Dirty Jersey out!!
very good as always 👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thanks Giovanni!
Awesome work Jon, thanks for the info! 😃👍🏻👊🏻
Thanks Fred!
I'll have a go at making one of these, oh la la :)
Torture to watch a nice project on the lathe come together as I don't have room for one. Yet. Yeah, good beginner project.
Looks great. 👍
Nice video Jon! Thanks for always sharing with us! 👌👍😎JP
Thanks JP!
Your very welcome Jon! Have a great week!😎
Curious what kind of plywood did you use for the bed with drawers on the bottom and is that the plywood you typically use?
Just made one for my wife this morning.
Nice! Such a fun project 👍👍
Nicely done Jon! Personally, I would never want to give one of those to the wife for obvious reasons! 😂😂
Thanks Steve! 😂
What was the speed?
If it works it's not cheating! 😂😂😂
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hello my boiis
If you're not cheating, you're not trying very hard :)
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My wife, also a baker, watched this over my shoulder with a gleam in her eye. A lathe as an anniversary present? Perhaps a bridge too far...
Ha ha 😂👍