"If you smell roasting meat, you know there's too much tool pressure against the wood." "Should have sharpened the tool rest" I'm now starting to listen out for those gems of dry humor. And my favorite understatement in this video, "Ah, that looks alright". Really enjoyed that one Richard and the finished item being both useable and beautiful. Thank you.
It turned out so beautifully! And I learn so much each time I watch your videos. I really like the way you talk us through your thought process as you are turning. Thank you very much!
I bought one of your videos back in the nineties. You were in Maine, USA at the time and using a chunk of cherry that you cut from a log outside of the shop you were at. You taught me to turn boxes in that video . Thank you!
As usual you've turned a lovely piece, made it look so very easy as well. It's absolutely a pity when something you've made doesn't get used - glad you're going to use this. Too beautiful to sit and collect dust 🔥🔥
I absolutely love the design of this piece! You, once again, brought out the absolute best in the wood you started with. I have a utilitarian bone in me somewhere that always reminds me that not every turned object has to be gussied up to be beautiful. Thanks again, Sir.
Looks great! I remember 15 years ago when I watched your video lessons, you mentioned that oil is used to increase the friction for the melting of the beeswax.
Wow, so good to watch a “master” of the trade at work. I have a She-oak plate I purchased from you in 2005, I am still using, that Tiger-wood plate would make a great companion to the She-oak. If your not going to keep it.
Woodturning with sharpened rests. Brilliant. A whole new world of turning just opened up to me! 😁 A beautiful grain brought out by a simple shape. And it has some sock to it. Thanks for another (very) entertaining and educational video.
Absolutely beautiful piece of wood for this piece. Loved that comment, "I should have spun it by hand or sharpened the rest", made me laugh. As always, it is instructive seeing your techniques and how you address the design.
That was such a funny start. I loved it. If you are going to turn with the rest... Make sure it is sharp and has a bevel on it. As always a great video. I have really enjoyed all of your videos and learned so much.
Recently I was unable to buy the boiled linseed oil I've used for many years, so I thought I'd revert to a cooking oil and try rice bran oil. Throughout the 1970s and 80s I finished everything with a cooking oil and beeswax mix. I never encountered any rancidity so wonder if that's something to do with the beeswax. To me, the advantage of an oil/beeswax finish is that when utilitarian bowls are washed the finish comes off, after which a patina develops with use as it does on a wooden chopping or serving board, wooden plate, wooden salad bowl, or cup. On pieces that won’t get wet, the oil/beeswax is a good base for ongoing care and regular polishing that can build to a glossy patina in a few months. My observation is that hard finishes and sealers eventually crack, look terrible, and need refurbishing, whereas my bowls tend to look better with age, use, and ongoing care.
Dear Richard, I finished a cherry wood plate with oil and wax as you do (except I don’t have a sock) and used it serve my lunch. Then I washed it and now the finish is pretty much gone. It is not as pretty. You tell me that in time a patina will make the wood nice again, but I’m a little worried about it. If it looks a little dry, should I use more oil? I have food grade mineral oil I can try or I could take it back to the shop but I don’t think I’m supposed to do that. 🤔 Your advice?
Another beautiful plate. Question: when you stabilize the back of a spinning plate or bowl to reduce chatter, how do you provide the stabilization without overheating your fingertips?
Your fingers are there to equalise any tool pressure against the wood. Minimal tool pressure against the wood is key to fine turning so your fingers become a built in pressure gauge. If you smell roasting meat, you know there's too much tool pressure against the wood.
High Speed Steel does a better job. Carbide doesn't hold a decent edge very long. HSS is easier and quicker to resharpen and less expensive in the long run.
I had never heard of "rice bran oil" nor seen it used as a finish (in your case with beeswax). Is there a particular advantage of this oil to, say, walnut oil?
Probably not. Recently I was unable to buy the boiled linseed oil I've used for many years, so I thought I'd revert to a cooking oil and try rice bran oil. Throughout the 1970s and 80s I finished everything with a cooking oil and beeswax mix. I never encountered any rancidity so wonder if that's something to do with the beeswax. To me, the advantage of an oil/beeswax finish is that when utilitarian bowls are washed the finish comes off, after which a patina develops with use as it does on a wooden chopping or serving board, wooden plate, wooden salad bowl, or cup. On pieces that won’t get wet, the oil/beeswax is a good base for ongoing care and regular polishing that can build to a glossy patina in a few months. My observation is that hard finishes and sealers eventually crack, look terrible, and need refurbishing, whereas my bowls tend to look better with age, use, and ongoing care.
"If you smell roasting meat, you know there's too much tool pressure against the wood." "Should have sharpened the tool rest" I'm now starting to listen out for those gems of dry humor. And my favorite understatement in this video, "Ah, that looks alright". Really enjoyed that one Richard and the finished item being both useable and beautiful. Thank you.
Stunningly beautiful! You continue to freely give to the woodturning community. You generosity and skill is deeply appreciated by this turner.
Beautiful platter.
Beautiful wood! You have made a real and positive difference in my turning. Thank You!!
…and mine
Love the grain and patterns in the timber- another great lesson in no-nonsense wood turning.
Amazing grain and beautiful turning!
Mother nature created a beautiful piece of wood and you shaped it into a lovely plate. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂
Thank you Richard. What a beautiful piece of timber, beautifully turned.
We are very lucky to have some of the best turning timbers here in Australia.
A stunning piece of wood and nicely turned. Thanks for sharing .
It turned out so beautifully! And I learn so much each time I watch your videos. I really like the way you talk us through your thought process as you are turning. Thank you very much!
Very Beautiful wood , and a great job with your tools .
I quite enjoy watching you turn. Thanks!
I bought one of your videos back in the nineties. You were in Maine, USA at the time and using a chunk of cherry that you cut from a log outside of the shop you were at. You taught me to turn boxes in that video . Thank you!
As usual you've turned a lovely piece, made it look so very easy as well.
It's absolutely a pity when something you've made doesn't get used - glad you're going to use this. Too beautiful to sit and collect dust 🔥🔥
I absolutely love the design of this piece! You, once again, brought out the absolute best in the wood you started with. I have a utilitarian bone in me somewhere that always reminds me that not every turned object has to be gussied up to be beautiful. Thanks again, Sir.
Looks great! I remember 15 years ago when I watched your video lessons, you mentioned that oil is used to increase the friction for the melting of the beeswax.
The wood speaks for itself with its beauty. Thank you, Richard, for showing us what was inside that unremarkable looking blank.
A beautiful piece of wood. Superbly crafted.
Wow, so good to watch a “master” of the trade at work. I have a She-oak plate I purchased from you in 2005, I am still using, that Tiger-wood plate would make a great companion to the She-oak. If your not going to keep it.
Wonderful to hear of a plate being used. I'm afraid you're too late for this one which is going to Holland.
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oh well, when I see a nice one next time.
Very nice, a beautiful piece of wood, thanks for another great video.
What a beautiful piece of wood and a very nice plate 😊
Sharpened toolrests!? I think they call that an engine lathe! 😁 Absolutely gorgeous piece, Richard. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful wood Richard.
Another great video. You always make it look so easy as if you have made a few turnings over the years.
Such a beautiful piece!!!!
A splendid result...beautiful grain...thank you!...dgp/uk
Woodturning with sharpened rests. Brilliant. A whole new world of turning just opened up to me! 😁 A beautiful grain brought out by a simple shape. And it has some sock to it. Thanks for another (very) entertaining and educational video.
Absolutely beautiful piece of wood for this piece. Loved that comment, "I should have spun it by hand or sharpened the rest", made me laugh. As always, it is instructive seeing your techniques and how you address the design.
Lovely piece, also great to see the SOCK 2.0
Thank you for sharing! It is beautiful! You are a great teacher!
This is awesome material. thanks for sharing!
that is beautiful!!
A very interesting piece of wood turned into a very impressive piece of functional art.
Beautiful work.
This shows simple can be beautiful.
Beautiful plate!
Always enjoy what you share with us. Thank you
A real beauty! Let's use forgotten and forsaken wood! 😊
Absolutely beautiful. Thank you.
Thank you!
That was such a funny start. I loved it.
If you are going to turn with the rest... Make sure it is sharp and has a bevel on it.
As always a great video. I have really enjoyed all of your videos and learned so much.
What an amazing piece of wood. The color and figure are stunning. The simple design really accentuate the natural beauty.
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"Should have sharpened the rest" 😂 beautiful work as usual
Thanks for another masterpiece.
Lovely
looks good
Amazing!
That's a pretty one.
Beautiful plate, stunning piece of wood Richard. I know the socks are a little joke but does it matter the material there made from? Geoff
Flannelette or soft cotton seem to be best..
Wonderful grain. I never can quite get all the concentric rings out right by the foot for one reason or another.
Very Nice..
Can you tell me why Rice bran oil......Love your work and the instructions...
Recently I was unable to buy the boiled linseed oil I've used for many years, so I thought I'd revert to a cooking oil and try rice bran oil. Throughout the 1970s and 80s I finished everything with a cooking oil and beeswax mix. I never encountered any rancidity so wonder if that's something to do with the beeswax. To me, the advantage of an oil/beeswax finish is that when utilitarian bowls are washed the finish comes off, after which a patina develops with use as it does on a wooden chopping or serving board, wooden plate, wooden salad bowl, or cup. On pieces that won’t get wet, the oil/beeswax is a good base for ongoing care and regular polishing that can build to a glossy patina in a few months. My observation is that hard finishes and sealers eventually crack, look terrible, and need refurbishing, whereas my bowls tend to look better with age, use, and ongoing care.
Dear Richard, I finished a cherry wood plate with oil and wax as you do (except I don’t have a sock) and used it serve my lunch. Then I washed it and now the finish is pretty much gone. It is not as pretty. You tell me that in time a patina will make the wood nice again, but I’m a little worried about it. If it looks a little dry, should I use more oil? I have food grade mineral oil I can try or I could take it back to the shop but I don’t think I’m supposed to do that. 🤔 Your advice?
Another beautiful plate. Question: when you stabilize the back of a spinning plate or bowl to reduce chatter, how do you provide the stabilization without overheating your fingertips?
Your fingers are there to equalise any tool pressure against the wood. Minimal tool pressure against the wood is key to fine turning so your fingers become a built in pressure gauge. If you smell roasting meat, you know there's too much tool pressure against the wood.
Do you keep the oily sock in a metal can or just hang it up.
The socks in use live in a hanging bowl to the rear of the headstock.
Why don't you use a carbite tool to tame the quilted grain?
High Speed Steel does a better job. Carbide doesn't hold a decent edge very long. HSS is easier and quicker to resharpen and less expensive in the long run.
I had never heard of "rice bran oil" nor seen it used as a finish (in your case with beeswax). Is there a particular advantage of this oil to, say, walnut oil?
Probably not. Recently I was unable to buy the boiled linseed oil I've used for many years, so I thought I'd revert to a cooking oil and try rice bran oil. Throughout the 1970s and 80s I finished everything with a cooking oil and beeswax mix. I never encountered any rancidity so wonder if that's something to do with the beeswax. To me, the advantage of an oil/beeswax finish is that when utilitarian bowls are washed the finish comes off, after which a patina develops with use as it does on a wooden chopping or serving board, wooden plate, wooden salad bowl, or cup. On pieces that won’t get wet, the oil/beeswax is a good base for ongoing care and regular polishing that can build to a glossy patina in a few months. My observation is that hard finishes and sealers eventually crack, look terrible, and need refurbishing, whereas my bowls tend to look better with age, use, and ongoing care.
Or should have sharpened the rest...lol