Richard Raffan - your first go on a wood lathe.

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  • @6Sally5
    @6Sally5 11 місяців тому +53

    My wife is wanting to try wood turning, and instead of ruining our marriage by teaching her, I’m sending your wonderful video to her! Thanks much!

  • @hankfrankly7240
    @hankfrankly7240 Рік тому +14

    Thank you for the video. I'm just getting started... at 76. This was very helpful.

    • @RichardRaffanwoodturning
      @RichardRaffanwoodturning  Рік тому +3

      Better late than never.

    • @craiguttley5192
      @craiguttley5192 9 місяців тому +6

      @@RichardRaffanwoodturning better "lathe" than never 👍

    • @bikersoncall
      @bikersoncall 6 місяців тому +2

      Me too Hank, (70) lathe is supposed
      to be delivered tomorrow.

    • @beniamino939
      @beniamino939 2 місяці тому +1

      @@RichardRaffanwoodturning Better "lathe" than never!

  • @simonsmith8610
    @simonsmith8610 Рік тому +11

    from Rochester NY U.S.A, but born in High Wycombe UK. Just wanted to express my appreciation for these Legacy videos and also to the person who is helping to film these. I have watched them all and many of them several times. Thank you so much for passing your life's work on. Cheers from Simon J. Smith

    • @RichardRaffanwoodturning
      @RichardRaffanwoodturning  Рік тому +8

      In the 1970s I used to buy teak from Bamburgers in High Wycombe. It's mostly me behind the camera, so thank you.

    • @ShevillMathers
      @ShevillMathers Рік тому +6

      Richard made a point of learning to use and set up his own cameras-hence the excellent quality imaging to best demonstrate his turning techniques. The lack of music and including a head shot is what separates the men from the boys, so to speak. So many You Tubers could learn so much from watching his demonstrations-and increase audience numbers tenfold. In my humble opinion. Greetings from Tasmania Australia, 👍😁🇦🇺🦘

  • @darrylcrum2495
    @darrylcrum2495 10 днів тому

    Richard, I am going to watch every one of your videos as I find them on UA-cam. This was one of the best training videos I have ever seen. I am 77 (will be a week from today) and I am just now learning woodturning. If I pay attention and follow your instructions, I might get to turn wood for 53 years like you.

  • @valleyrootcreations
    @valleyrootcreations 4 місяці тому +3

    Just getting into woodturning - Fantastic video. Covered what I would consider most of the beginner basics and clarified a few things I knew I wasn't doing correctly.

  • @chrisMonk-w2y
    @chrisMonk-w2y Рік тому +1

    Lying on my back, in hospital, having fractured a vertebrae, watching your videos has greatly improved my days.
    I’ve wanted to try wood turning for years and when I get back on my feet I will find a course to give it a go.
    Thanks

  • @penguinista
    @penguinista Рік тому +3

    This was very helpful for me. The idea of just making shavings for a while is very smart.
    Thank you!

  • @thomasomalley5537
    @thomasomalley5537 4 місяці тому +1

    Richard is an exceptional tutor. A man who knows what he is talking about purely through years of experience. Love the fact that you don't need a workshop full of different types of chisels. Thanks for the video

  • @zanshelby03
    @zanshelby03 Місяць тому +1

    Just recieved a very old craftsman 48" lathe and I can't wait to try it. I am looking forward to watching your videos to learn as much as I can to begin as safely as I can. Thanks, great video.

  • @dtork47
    @dtork47 Рік тому +2

    Thanks again R, always helps to go back to the basics. Can’t believe at my age how much I forget, thanks for the refresher. Cheers from MT USA

  • @KC2ATE
    @KC2ATE 10 місяців тому +1

    I've watched a bunch of videos on this topic but your was the best. Very helpful. thank you.

  • @randycosgrove3608
    @randycosgrove3608 Рік тому +2

    I think I knew most of what you showed but some of it I didn't know how to express so clearly. It never hurts to see something you think you know shown by someone more skilled. Thanks for the way you present your material.

  • @mobilehomelife4028
    @mobilehomelife4028 10 місяців тому +1

    I am 100% new to woodturning and looking forward to getting my first lathe this week. I have also watched your video on catches, very informative. My brother is the one who got me interested so I am taking the plunge. I was able to use his lathe to test run some simple small bowls, very enjoyable.

  • @wright1049
    @wright1049 Рік тому +6

    Thank you for sharing your experience with us. This content helps restore my faith in the value of the internet! I truly value watching and listening to your instructions and applying these lessons in my shop. Thank you!

  • @makenchips
    @makenchips 11 місяців тому +1

    So well done Richard what an excellent Starter video could not ask for better hope the best for you and your family in 2024

  • @bradgotschall3259
    @bradgotschall3259 10 місяців тому +1

    Such a great tutorial. Nice explanations on cutting types and angles. Always great content Richard, thanks for sharing your knowledge with us all 😊

  • @emgiwoodworks
    @emgiwoodworks Рік тому +1

    I'm planning a class for my grandson. This will help us to think of what to make: Lots of Shavings! Thnx Richard! 😎

  • @johnnyb95678
    @johnnyb95678 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for sharing your expertise and experiences. Every time I watch one of your videos, and I've seen most of them, I learn something new.

  • @dennismcdougall372
    @dennismcdougall372 10 місяців тому +1

    Excellent introduction to turning!

  • @jimpowell3192
    @jimpowell3192 Місяць тому +1

    Very informative and easy to understand. Very patient tutor.

  • @Jed-q2q
    @Jed-q2q 4 дні тому

    You are my favorite turner. ...and gracious host.

  • @ValioMadre7
    @ValioMadre7 Рік тому +2

    Excellent video, much appreciative. Can't thank you enough.

  • @WildWoodlandsSW
    @WildWoodlandsSW 9 місяців тому +1

    Great instructional video. Just planning for my first lathe,so found this very helpful,and will check the video on catches also. Thankyou.

  • @alexinmidwales7506
    @alexinmidwales7506 Рік тому +4

    Thanks Richard, I have watched every single video you have made and I am always so impressed with how you approach and explain everything in such a practical way. You have completely changed my perspective as to what is possible and I have learned so much putting in to practice the tools and techniques that you have developed over so many years.At some point could you do a video on bowl shaping and explain the practical and aesthetic decisions that you make when approaching a piece and what to do and what not to do to enhance the final piece?. I am finding it a bit difficult to fathom what works and what doesn’t in the grand scheme of it all so any help as always is greatly appreciated.

  • @peg4692
    @peg4692 Рік тому +5

    Hi Richard, I was just thinking back 18 years ago when at the wood club I got a few beginners lessons, then later a few more advanced lessons, then three one to one lessons. You really are the best teacher, sound instruction, over the years when I’ve had to take a break, your advice has been so valuable and the suggestion to make shavings to hone your skills has been a blessing, and the sharpening lessons were equally valuable. Very valued lessons, and now your videos are very inspiring.

  • @yupk8303
    @yupk8303 Рік тому

    thank you, sir. the usual folks i watch would never let their mistakes be shown on video, as though they were gods gift to turning and above all reproach. its comical sometimes, really.
    you however are a champ, thank you for the mistakes and purposeful mistakes alike. very important to see

  • @alantiffany1761
    @alantiffany1761 7 місяців тому +3

    The most informative video I've seen so far. So much useful information for beginners.

  • @daveschroedersworkshop4479
    @daveschroedersworkshop4479 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Richard! It's never too late to learn. I've never seen a piece break before but I've certainly had a piece go whizzing past my head thanks to a catch. That will surely teach you not to stand in the "line of fire"...

  • @SolesHomestead
    @SolesHomestead Місяць тому +5

    Sir the last thing i need is a cool new hobby i have 2 acres of hard and soft woods. I have to stop watching your videos before i buy a machine. Well must say a wealth of information here thanks.

    • @lallyoisin
      @lallyoisin 20 днів тому +1

      Do it man. I just signed up for a two day course. If I like I'll do a two month course and get skilled up. I'm 52 and was in a suit most of my life.

    • @DancingFox6
      @DancingFox6 7 днів тому +1

      It’s not the lathe that costs so much as it is all the accoutrements.

    • @lindboknifeandtool
      @lindboknifeandtool 6 годин тому +1

      Sounds like you need to be doing this..

    • @SolesHomestead
      @SolesHomestead Годину тому

      @@lindboknifeandtool would come in handy around my place.

  • @danielspain7231
    @danielspain7231 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely priceless back to basics instruction, thanks Richard

  • @brianhawes3115
    @brianhawes3115 Рік тому

    I was having catches on some days and not so much other days, and then I saw you making beads, and that helped so much that I rarely have them anymore even with my skew, it was also helpful to imagine what profile to put on the bead and that visualization has changed my approach while at the lathe

  • @PeterSo-f1h
    @PeterSo-f1h Рік тому

    Richard Thank you for your knowledge, just acquired a Lathe and have not turned yet, but your videos explain in detail, Methods, How To, shall follow your instructions

    • @RichardRaffanwoodturning
      @RichardRaffanwoodturning  Рік тому +1

      You'll find a lot more information on my turning techniques in my books. www.richardraffan.com.au/books-and-dvds/

  • @Laikeen
    @Laikeen Рік тому

    Thanks so much for all the video you make, all are inspiration for me, Serge from France

  • @Randy-nb6fw
    @Randy-nb6fw 15 днів тому

    this is an excellent video. thank you!

  • @jorisdemoel3821
    @jorisdemoel3821 Рік тому

    Good, soild, basic instruction it's good for everyone to think on on occasion. Thanks Richard.

  • @207Param
    @207Param 3 місяці тому

    What a beautiful video.
    Thanks for posting this.

  • @Mckmake
    @Mckmake Рік тому

    Richard thank you for yet another excellent video, always full of your knowledge and lots of information

  • @Istropolitanus
    @Istropolitanus 8 місяців тому

    Thanks

  • @lenshandcraftedwoodsigns6033
    @lenshandcraftedwoodsigns6033 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for the explanations and examples. They are very helpful.

  • @johnduffant9694
    @johnduffant9694 8 місяців тому

    Excellent video from a true master. Thank you for sharing your time I’m looking forward to watching more of your videos.

  • @jamestillman3150
    @jamestillman3150 7 місяців тому +1

    Excellent instruction. Thank you!

  • @thenorthernwoodhouse5015
    @thenorthernwoodhouse5015 8 місяців тому

    hi just starting out wood turning have watched lots of vids on beginners like me. and yours has been the most interesting and the most informational on getting started little things just how to hold your chisel on the work peace thank you it has been a big help to get me started😀 off thank you nick from the UK

  • @morningsong7885
    @morningsong7885 Рік тому

    Another great video full of super useful basic instructions that I will watch several times 👍🏻👏🏻 Thank you, Master Richard ☺️🙏🏻 Your videos are invaluable! I will go and look for the one about the catches now.

  • @alangibb3100
    @alangibb3100 Рік тому

    Richard, I thank you for that video it was most informative a lot of good tips for new turners and not so new

  • @PaulO-mv6ku
    @PaulO-mv6ku 7 місяців тому

    What a fantastic video - so very helpful. Thank you.

  • @jackthompson5092
    @jackthompson5092 Рік тому

    Great tutorial Richard.

  • @glencrandall7051
    @glencrandall7051 Рік тому

    I'm not a beginner but a refresher like this never hurts as a reminder. I must comment about when you were describing holding the tool on the rest and recommending hand position to keep shavings from hitting you in the face. If you are wearing a face shield shavings hitting you in the face would not be a problem. Pretty much else I agree with. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

    • @RichardRaffanwoodturning
      @RichardRaffanwoodturning  Рік тому +4

      I always found shavings bouncing off a face shield very irritating, and they also seemed to distort my vision.

    • @bernardfutter5327
      @bernardfutter5327 Рік тому

      @@RichardRaffanwoodturning Richard, neither am I a beginner but still enjoyed your teaching style and illustration of certain features, such as shaving forms and a violent catch. I comment because a total beginner is bound to be clumsy and should not see you adjust the tool rest with the lathe running. This was really rammed home to me as a beginner, as was not using a roughing gouge on cross grain work. Just my two pennorth, thanks. Bernard.

  • @therebellion6911
    @therebellion6911 6 місяців тому

    Beginner here and well done. I could clearly see the angles you held them. Seen other videos and because of lighting and such they kept describing it but you couldn't see very well.

  • @tomcoker9882
    @tomcoker9882 Рік тому

    Thanks for another useful video. Back to basic practice is good for beginners and always a useful endeavor after any long break, if only to warm up before starting a project. Thanks for the video. Cheers, Tom

  • @leebo95
    @leebo95 11 місяців тому

    great video, i am just starting to turn and this will really help. thank you.

  • @talltimberswoodshop7552
    @talltimberswoodshop7552 Рік тому

    I'm a novice and I really appreciate your advice.

  • @hosseinjahangard336
    @hosseinjahangard336 2 місяці тому

    Many thanks you teach fantastic 🙏🏼🌹

  • @Mark-b4h
    @Mark-b4h 4 місяці тому

    How do you not have more subscribers..? Fabulous video. Patiently explained, at a speed I can comprehend while watching. None of this "wait, what did he do there" videography. Have subscribed - and ordered a lathe - which up to now I thought to be scarier than my table saw. 😄

  • @kenvasko2285
    @kenvasko2285 Рік тому

    Well done. Good intro for new turners and a good recap for experienced turners who may be developing bad habits.

  • @gteam53
    @gteam53 7 місяців тому

    Excellently instructive. Thanks!

  • @jude4896
    @jude4896 Місяць тому

    Thank you for sharing

  • @workmcb3838
    @workmcb3838 Рік тому +5

    "you need to come to terms with" catches, truer words were never spoken😅. Thanks Richard.

    • @shadeth
      @shadeth 8 місяців тому

      I'm having a hard times coming to terms with the fact that these catches will happen. I don't much like them at all... But I guess it's one of those things that sometimes you learn the hard way!

  • @neftalilomeli847
    @neftalilomeli847 2 місяці тому

    Gracias! It's been very helpful

  • @theretrogeek2281
    @theretrogeek2281 5 місяців тому

    I just bought one of your books very informative 😊

  • @joer5627
    @joer5627 10 місяців тому

    Well done, Sir!

  • @utlaginn
    @utlaginn 6 місяців тому

    Thank you ,, realy good explanations and important information,, i did learn from this 😊

  • @colinsmith4699
    @colinsmith4699 5 місяців тому +1

    A great video

  • @jasongraham9076
    @jasongraham9076 2 місяці тому

    That careless catch at the end scared the crap outta me 5000miles away and a whole year later ha ha, very good vid, thank you.

    • @paintilludrop
      @paintilludrop Місяць тому

      Learning cause of catch, and how to react..for a new turner. It does scare ya.

  • @markashlock9017
    @markashlock9017 Рік тому

    Excellent! Thanks!!!

  • @peterkelly8953
    @peterkelly8953 Рік тому

    Great practical lesson

  • @pmacc3557
    @pmacc3557 Рік тому

    Excellent 👍👌

  • @robohippy
    @robohippy 5 місяців тому

    Some years back I was on the Australian turning forum, and there were comments about "Oregon Wood". Being from Oregon, I had to ask. Turns out it is the Douglas Fir. I don't know what the difference between pine and fir is, but pine is not used for framing lumber, but fir is. Don't really like it for turning, either spindles, or bowls. It does work well some times with hand planes...

    • @RichardRaffanwoodturning
      @RichardRaffanwoodturning  5 місяців тому

      Radiata pine is the main house-framing timber used in Australia, or at least around Canberra. Bigger beams tend to be Oregon which is not easy to cut cleanly, and that's what makes it so good for teaching how to shear cut. Any scraping tears the timber.

  • @bikersoncall
    @bikersoncall 6 місяців тому

    3:39 1/2'' Spindle Gouge.
    6:53 Would choose this 1/2'' spindle gouge
    if he could only have one turning tool.
    7:39 1'' continental roughing gouge,
    'favorite tool' for roughing down,
    (starting with square block/lumber, rendering
    to 'round'.
    8:45 ''I can use the nose, a 'peeling cut'', 9:20
    but turning the tool on an angle, gets much
    smoother.
    9:59 tool on the rest, bevel to ride on the
    wood, then raise the handle till there's
    shavings coming off, hear the note change
    then move forward.
    12:07 Using the nose, he gives a roll
    of shavings, but with tool on an angle,
    yields a 'curly' or spiral shaving, 'slice'.
    12:56 keeping the portion of the edge
    that is cutting at around 45 degrees
    it will yield 'this' curly/spiral shaving.
    13:33 ...so when you're roughing down
    it doesn't matter so much if the surface
    isn't 'coming out' that good, using the
    'open' (?) nose' of the gouge,
    it cuts nice and quickly.
    13:43 ...much better surface, 45 degree angle.

  • @josephpotterf9459
    @josephpotterf9459 Рік тому

    Thanks Richard

  • @nickstoic2944
    @nickstoic2944 7 місяців тому

    Great lesson video, thank you for sharing. I am subscribed now as well, cheers 😊

  • @metz64
    @metz64 Рік тому

    Another fantastic video. Is there any chance you could show how to turn a front knob for a Stanley hand plane or replacement handles for turning tools. Thanks again

    • @RichardRaffanwoodturning
      @RichardRaffanwoodturning  Рік тому +1

      There's a tool handle video ua-cam.com/video/ZJwDeu0rh-Q/v-deo.html and also ua-cam.com/video/kkkfjStffao/v-deo.html on reshaping a tool handle. And if you need to remove a handle ua-cam.com/video/-3S1fs-9S80/v-deo.html.

  • @rickirizarry5079
    @rickirizarry5079 Рік тому

    I have never done this kind of woodworking and I am getting ready to start. Do you find it easier to turn hardwoods versus softwoods?

  • @dagwood1327
    @dagwood1327 Рік тому

    Thank you.

  • @rraffaell73
    @rraffaell73 Рік тому

    A Master class!

  • @timd5343
    @timd5343 Рік тому

    very good thnx good tips

  • @jimsullivan8649
    @jimsullivan8649 Рік тому

    I’m so pleased that I came across your channel and I have purchased your book and as new to turning I’m so looking forward to starting. I’m just now finishing up my retirement workshop and I purchased a General 260 lathe from a gentleman whose dad purchased it new, mint condition. The lathe has variable speed, forward, reverse. The question I have and can’t seem to find an answer is does one typically change belt positions with variable speed? Or keep it in one position that could get up up to say 2000rpms. I hope you don’t mind me asking a question. Thanks in advance

    • @RichardRaffanwoodturning
      @RichardRaffanwoodturning  Рік тому

      I suggest a maximum of 2000rpm for overall use and a lower range if you start turning larger bowls. My recollection is that on the General is a sprung spindle lock to the front and it's handy to have a wedge to keep that in place when you want to lock the spindle.

  • @TracyBeachy-sl2yh
    @TracyBeachy-sl2yh 6 місяців тому

    What is your favorite rpm for making it from square to round

  • @craigpennifold3498
    @craigpennifold3498 Рік тому

    Very good.

  • @calebhyatt5090
    @calebhyatt5090 Рік тому

    Hey Richard! I have a question. I am mostly using wet wood like you showed here in the video. Let’s say I am making a mallet or something similar. How can I keep it from cracking after making it. I have made a couple of candle sticks and small vases, and they all crack/split within a short period of time. Thank you!

    • @RichardRaffanwoodturning
      @RichardRaffanwoodturning  Рік тому +1

      It's difficult to say what your problem is without seeing work in question. Often there are micro splits you might not have seen and these will open up as the wood seasons. You need to ensure that you cut blanks clear of the pith as well all splits, as you see in all my videos on cutting blanks. A mallet turned from deftect-free green timber is more likely to distort as it dries rather than split.

    • @calebhyatt5090
      @calebhyatt5090 Рік тому

      @@RichardRaffanwoodturning thank you for the response. I am actually not using cut blanks. I have just been using smaller logs cut from trees in the woods. Does that change anything?

    • @RichardRaffanwoodturning
      @RichardRaffanwoodturning  Рік тому

      @@calebhyatt5090 Most logs will split as they dry, so if you're turning recently cut logs, splitting is pretty well guaranteed. This Understanding Wood video should help ua-cam.com/video/-cPfARpklVI/v-deo.html

  • @pmacc3557
    @pmacc3557 10 місяців тому

    If the head and tail spikes are 1cm out of line.....any remedies?

    • @RichardRaffanwoodturning
      @RichardRaffanwoodturning  10 місяців тому +1

      I'd have to see the lathe. I've never heard of a centre that far out. The headstock might be misaligned on the lathe bed. A tailcenter is usually adjusted with shims.

    • @pmacc3557
      @pmacc3557 10 місяців тому

      @@RichardRaffanwoodturning thanks 👍🙏. Just finished watching this video again for a second time. You are a natural teacher. I will review the head section but I believe there's only one way it can sit on bed. It's a HBM 1100. I like this machine so didn't want to return it but they have fantastic customer service so hopefully I can do some kind of adjustments to get ends more lined up

  • @MrEveready299
    @MrEveready299 5 місяців тому

    just watched 1st video what rpm are you turning

    • @RichardRaffanwoodturning
      @RichardRaffanwoodturning  5 місяців тому

      You're safe turning up to 3" / 75mm square blanks at 1000-1500rpm. Just make sure the wood is free of splits.

  • @ivanbukh7576
    @ivanbukh7576 Рік тому

    Хороший урок для начинающих токарей!

  • @adrianschoch7607
    @adrianschoch7607 7 місяців тому

    Hallo Richard,in welchem Winkel schleifst du deine Schalenröhren?

    • @RichardRaffanwoodturning
      @RichardRaffanwoodturning  7 місяців тому

      Die Google-Übersetzung ist nicht klar. Bei Hohleisen beträgt der Fasenwinkel etwa 45°. Ich kann die Wörter, die Sie verwenden, in den deutschen Exemplaren meiner Bücher nicht finden. www.richardraffan.com.au/books-and-dvds/

    • @adrianschoch7607
      @adrianschoch7607 7 місяців тому

      @@RichardRaffanwoodturning Hallo,genau das meinte ich.Vielen Dank für die Hilfe

  • @tobykathan8277
    @tobykathan8277 Рік тому

    I’ve just started on the lathe and bought carbide tools used with the machine. Can you talk about the comparative benefits of carbide and traditional? Sharpening intimidates me.

    • @RichardRaffanwoodturning
      @RichardRaffanwoodturning  Рік тому +4

      Unfortunately for you you'll have to come to terms with sharpening as some woods blunt even HSS or carbide turning tools in seconds - literally three or four seconds. Carbide soon loses its utlimate sharpness and whilst remaining somewhat sharp for some time it's unable to deliver a surface as clean and smooth as you'd get shear cutting with a gouge or skew chisel. To appreciate the difference, which is considerable, you need to compare a cabide scraper with a freshly sharpened scraper. Carbide is okay for hogging out the insides of bowls and even a reasonable surface off the tool with facework. The downside to carbide is on spindles where it's near impossible to get the clean surface off the tool that you'd achieve with a slicing cut using a skew chisel or gouge. I rate traditional tools made of High Speed Steel HSS as vastly superior to carbide scrapers and I suspect they're much easier to sharpen.

    • @bernardfutter5327
      @bernardfutter5327 Рік тому

      @@RichardRaffanwoodturning I reserve my carbide tools for use as you describe and should I get a reasonable surface on an uncomplicated spindle am inclined to finish it with a carbon steel skew. Very smooth but plenty of sharpening! Bernard.

  • @buigiawood
    @buigiawood 10 днів тому

    😍😍😍

  • @викторантипенков-ч1м

    Спасибо, очень познавательно

  • @catamures1
    @catamures1 Рік тому

    Hello , you just got a new student. 😀I do woodturning for fun and relax. Now , will your help, maybe I will become a real woodturner . Thank you and I wish you all the best .

  • @Sambhaaala
    @Sambhaaala 4 місяці тому

    Richard I think you need some lubricant on your tool rest

    • @RichardRaffanwoodturning
      @RichardRaffanwoodturning  4 місяці тому

      I can't imagine why you think that. It's a smooth hardened rest that I've never needed to file, let alone oil.