Turn a Finial Ornament by Hal Simmons - Part 1 of 2

Hal Simmons demonstrates woodturning an elegant, one piece finial ornament. He demonstrates the usefulness of a beading and parting tool with detailed closeups.
Click here for Part 2 • Turn a Finial Ornament... where Hal, finishes the top of the ornament, parts it off and demonstrates his wax finish techniques including Beall buffing.
Recorded and presented in HD 09-08-2016
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[@dkheaton]

I really enjoyed both videos 1 and 2. Excellent work. I have never used a story board and have no idea on how to create one but I found that very interesting. Thanks for all your hard work with the videos.

[@55dougie]

Excellent Demo, enjoyed it and learned some new tips and tricks.... thank you Hal and GWA.

[@andreik8013]

Next time you shoot such a beautiful video, please turn OFF automatic sound and put it on manual, please…

[@davidsmart8594]

I'm sorry; it has to be said: The camera work, particularly at the beginning was very frustrating to watch.
We don't need to see his arms and body when he begins turning the point of the finial...we need close-ups to see where the tool meets the wood. (22:00 - 29:00 was practically useless).
The cameras and focal length should be set up before he starts (or even arrives), so that the blurred attempt at close-up doesn't occur.
Other than that it was quite good.
Thank you for posting.

[@gwinnettwoodworkers]

We normally have 3 people working on the recordings but were down to 1 for this one. Thanks for your comments! We will work at it!

[@davidsmart8594]

Thanks for the response.
To be honest, I would have a hard time doing better, but it was frustrating to watch.
All the best...