Last week I got a bunch of sweet gum salvage from pallets , cut it down and mounted glue blocks . Last night I made a square winged bowl and then laying ing bed thinking of designs I conceived something just about like this . Then this morn , after mounting it in the lathe and prepping , stopped for coffee and UA-cam and I see this . Thanks , you saved me from possibly wreaking one
When I first started turning, all I used was pieces of 2x4 and created some interesting pieces and never had a problem. Best thing about construction wood is it does not matter if you make a mistake.This was a really neat idea
Thank you Steve! I was a little disappointed. I had an image in my head that looked much better...but that happens to me a lot. Thanks for watching! I appreciate it!
Thank you for woodturning without epoxy. It was hard to force youtube to start recommending me classic woodturning, you have no idea how gratefull I am to see your work process.
There are a lot of good videos on sharpening. Learn everything you can about it and practice. You will get there! It's pretty easy once you get the hang of it. I had problems in the beginning and now I don't even think about it. Thanks for watching! I appreciate it!
I didn't know you were left handed until I was reading the comments for this video.. Me too! Welcome to the club! I'm just about finished refurbishing my lathe and I hope you start turning soon. You've given me something else to consider.. I will have to try working on both sides of the lathe and see which I'm more comfortable with.. I have ideas in my head and it will be nice to finally try them out. Thanks!
Thank you! I tried turning right handed when I started but it didn't work for me. So I started working out ways to do it left handed. Hope you get started soon. Have fun!
Thank you for your informative videos. I’m a newbie woodturner and your videos always encourage me to have a go. Do you have a video of your amazing friction polish please? I love the colour and shine you get on your finished items. Thank you.
Thank you! I appreciate that! I don't have a video on my finish. What I use is the can of shellac from the hardware store. Put it in the container you will use and add a little bit of oil. Mineral oil or walnut oil. Shake it up before you use it. Hope that helps.
A lovely piece, sir! I practice new techniques with 4 X 4's, but will have to try this. The scrap pine doesn't have chatoyance, but people like my pine turnings too. Nice thing is they can sell for modest prices.
It is a very nice project and it came out beautiful . i like to tealight candle holders with 3 legs . i will say you are a very brave man using sand paper on a hi speed . well done . Ahron
Very nice. I had always wondered, until now, how bowls were held in place. Your links were helpful, now I can see what accessory I need for the lathe. I don't have the lathe or tools yet, hoping the fed owes me this year lol.
My last thing is heating the workshop, never had considered that, but I have an idea. Because of all the shavings and sawdust involved I cannot use any kind of ceramic or quartz type but I am thinking one of those chinese diesel heaters.@@RcWoodturning
Yes I use it 90% of the time. I don't know the angle for sure, but I think it's around 40 to 45 degrees. I don't think about angles, I think about what works best for me. Thanks for watching!
I really appreciate the 2x4 ideas. They have given me a joy in learning how to turn. With even novice skills, and tools, I'm learning and growing. Thanks for sharing. Btw, would you mind showing the finish you use on each project? I'm trying to learn about different types and I notice different looks when you finish items but don't know if it's just cuz different wood.
Thank you for the kind words Sam. I'm glad you enjoy them. I think the difference in the finish is the wood because I use the same finish on most every project I do. I use a homemade friction polish. It's 2 parts shellac 1 part boiled linseed oil and 1 part denatured alcohol. I usually put on 3 to 5 coats. Sometimes I also use beeswax with a little boiled linseed oil mixed in. I melt the wax and mix in a little oil. That softens the wax a little. I really appreciate you watching Sam. Thank you.
It is difficult to find DNA in Canada so I use 99% isopropyl and it takes a little longer, 48 hours, to break down the shellac flakes but after that it works just fine. Most pharmacies stock 99%, about $7 for 500ml
Thanks Rich! When I started turning most of what I saw was right handed, so I tried it that way...and that was tough. Then I discovered I could work from the backside of the lathe and everything kinda came together. Thanks for watching! I really appreciate it!
Bonjour... vous êtes gaucher...et c'est la première fois que je tombe sur une vidéo d'un tourneur gaucher.....Les tours pour gaucher ça cour pas les rue.....A part ça très beau sujet....🤗
That is lovely. Have you seen Jim of Sprague Woodturning? He turns left handed on the outboard end of his lathe with special left handed threads. Keep up the good work and thank you for sharing 🌞
Thank you Ray. I've seen a little bit of his stuff. I didn't know he was left handed. I thought about turning in reverse. The only issue I have with left handed is the inside of bowls and end grain hollowing. So I just go to the backside of the lathe. That works well for me. And I'm not to crazy about bowls so I don't do them very often. Thanks for watching Ray! I appreciate it!
When I first started turning, I had a large supply of #2 spruce 2x4's and 2x6's, so that is what I learned to turn with. First with 2x's ripped to 1.5" for spindle work, then I laminated multiple boards together for bowls, boxes, and large spindles. Having worked with spruce in construction for years, I never thought that it would turn so well. The final finish, using sharp tools, is remarkably nice. When testing a new tool or technique, I still fall back on spruce as an inexpensive and functional timber.
I have some spruce logs that I found. I find it's hard to get a smooth surface. It's really dry so that may be why. Most of the construction wood here is pine and Douglas fir. It turns really well for me. You can make alot of things with an 8 ft 2x4. I appreciate you watching Peter! Thanks!
@@RcWoodturning its easy to use just make sure you use equal amounts of colour and hardener and mix for a good 5minutes I leave for cure overnight and it's nice to turn if a bit messy
Love that little piece and your creativity. Sometimes when I make a hole too many specially in the center I cap it with a nice Swarovski crystal for a nice touch. I have different sizes for any occasion. Cheers
Well it started life just like any piece of wood. It was a tree. So it was softwood not hardwood, no reason to hold that against it. It does have a nice grain. And it finished nicely. And it took a nice shape. Elegant? Well maybe not but certainly very nice. Thank you for sharing. Have a great 2023 and stay safe.🙂🙂
Wood and flame don't mix. I've had several who say the same as you. I've done some test and haven't been able to ignite the wood. Tealights just don't burn long enough to catch the wood on fire. Thanks for the concern.
Wow. I’ve never heard of someone standing on the other side of the lathe to be doing the same type of cuts but the other way. It’s mesmerizing. It’s the same cuts but done from the back of the lathe. It works. And it’s oddly infuriating and beautifully mesmerizing.
Well thank you Corey! I'm left handed, and in my case my right handed coordination is useless. From the back of the lathe I can make the same cuts, but left handed. I appreciate you watching and the comment! Take care my friend.
@@RcWoodturning this is a unbelievable talent and more people need to see this. It seems like it shouldn’t work but it does. You need more recognition my friend.
@@RcWoodturning also ive mentioned you on Redding /turning cause this is awesome. Completely out of line of fire and all. And it works. But why? But beautiful.
I used 2x12 and made some small table out of them.Turned the top and feet the ,the upright,I cut in the shape of a dog,fish,duck.Sold them at local art fair.
@@matswessling6600 I understand your concern. I would recommend that no one use something that they feel uncomfortable with! Thank you for the comment!
Nicely done. Dimensional wood is good for practice, especially with the skew. Also good for making spinning tops for the grandkids. I would use a plastic candle with a battery rather than risk an open flame that close to the wood.
Looks fantastic. In my humble opinion, people sleep on pine and fir. Just because it's ubiquitous doesn't mean it's bland. Fir has a fantastic color and pine, especially Southern Yellow Pine, has both noteworthy grain and a nice natural luster. I use both routinely and all the normies love it while only other turners and carpenters can even guess that it was once mere framing lumber. Funny how that works.
I agree. I've turned and sold a lot of pine and Douglas fir. Some of the people can't believe when I tell them it's made from pine. I do a lot of cedar as well. I love turning cedar. Thanks for watching! I appreciate it!
Wood shop Teacher question here: trying to get lathe work going, but on every video i watch, they are no guards. How can students lathe out the inside properly if they can't move past the guarding?
@@RcWoodturning first, thanks for replying!! i can't send pictures, but in schools they have either clear guards, or metal like shopping carts covering the lathe curving downwards past the front of the machine....:(
@paulr5027 It's hard for me to answer without seeing what they look like. But I would say they should be able to work from the end of the cover to hollow the inside. I know that some metal lathes have pretty enclosed covers. I don't know if that's what you have. When I turn in front of crowds I use a Plexiglas cover but it's completely open toward me. I know that probably doesn't help much.
The only issues I have had in turning dimension wood is finding the flaws where the piece flies apart and tries to kill you. Not for a novice to try and do. A lot of dimension wood is of poor quality anymore and of such wide grain patterns not the safest to be turning.
That is always an issue when turning wood. You always want to look over the wood for cracks or anything else that looks dangerous and can cause the wood to come apart. The biggest thing to keep in mind when turning wood like this is take light cuts. Thank you for sharing that David. Take care and be safe.
I'm not sure, but looking at the blank he used, it appears to be quartersawn if you look at the rings and it also does not look like the whiteboard or other building 2x4. Almost looks like oak and turned more like oak than pine. Usually, even with light cuts the fibers tens to show and not cut smoothly unless you are very experienced with your tools.
No wonder you wear armoured gloves, it's a wonder that you still have all your fingers. This is great lesson in how not to behave with such a dangerous machine.
I worked in a machine shop for 25 years. Not being a jerk, but please lose the gloves before you lose body parts. Experience talking. Otherwise a great video and a great piece of work.
A superb result. However, seeing turners wearing gloves really makes me cringe - it only needs to catch a small, stray thread on the gloves to pull the hand into the workpiece.
Thank you Jon. I've been wearing gloves for a long time. Not wearing them when I turn is like leaving the house with no pants. I am very careful if that helps. Thanks for watching! I appreciate it!
Last week I got a bunch of sweet gum salvage from pallets , cut it down and mounted glue blocks . Last night I made a square winged bowl and then laying ing bed thinking of designs I conceived something just about like this . Then this morn , after mounting it in the lathe and prepping , stopped for coffee and UA-cam and I see this . Thanks , you saved me from possibly wreaking one
OH you lay in bed doing that too! I thought I was the only one.😃
Thanks for watching!
When I first started turning, all I used was pieces of 2x4 and created some interesting pieces and never had a problem. Best thing about construction wood is it does not matter if you make a mistake.This was a really neat idea
Thank you Ronald. It's an inexpensive way to practice.
Thanks for watching.
Who woulda thunk? Good idea!!!
Thank you!
I was so hoping that this was going to be a bowl.
A bowl would be a beautiful and unique gift for a baby or toddler in the family
Love the way the candle makes the rim glow 👌
Yes, I thought that was nice too.
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Can’t argue with that! Well done!
Thank you! Appreciate your time!
You are an artist, very nice.
I appreciate the kind words! Thank you for watching!
Take care buddy!
@@RcWoodturning You are welcome.
Awesome little piece. Simple elegant easy to source material.
Thank you Drew!
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you made something beautiful from what many would have considered scrap. Excellent work. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Steve! I was a little disappointed. I had an image in my head that looked much better...but that happens to me a lot.
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I appreciate it!
Thank you for woodturning without epoxy. It was hard to force youtube to start recommending me classic woodturning, you have no idea how gratefull I am to see your work process.
Thank you! I'm not a fan of using epoxy. There should be 2 categories. Wood turning and epoxy turning.
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That looks really good
Thank you Roy! I appreciate that!
Thanks for this! I love these kinds of videos, showing uses for scrap wood.
Thank you Joshua!
Giving inspiration is always nice to hear.
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I like it, nice work 👍
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Sweet little project!
Thank you Christopher!
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Absolutely brilliant
Thank you Barry.
Nice idia .
Wonderful elegant candle holder.
Thanks for sharing 👍
Thank you Ahsan!
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A beautiful end result
Thank you Lee
It sure can. Well done!
I'm glad you agree. Thanks for watching Doug.
👌a shine beauty one, good job👌
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Sehr schön !!
Perfekt Idee !!
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inspirational thank you - just what I’m going to turn. 👍
Thank you Peter!
Enjoy the project!
Good job👍
Thanks I appreciate that.
You’ve given me a great idea for turning practice. Thank you very much
Thank you John. Have fun and stay safe.
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Very very nice!
Thank you Beverly!
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Nice job, thanks for sharing.
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Wow! Impressive for a little piece of 2x4. Gonna have to try that.
Thank you! It was a lot of fun and good practice.
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The thing I'm most jealous about is how sharp he's getting those tools lol
There are a lot of good videos on sharpening. Learn everything you can about it and practice. You will get there!
It's pretty easy once you get the hang of it. I had problems in the beginning and now I don't even think about it.
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Liked it, passed it onto a mate.😊👍
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Thank you!
I appreciate you sharing it.
Thanks for watching!
Nice work
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Nice work 👍
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That's way cool.
Thank you Gerald! I'm glad you like it! Thanks for watching!
Just simply gorgeous! Good job smarty-pants ha ha
Thank you Lynda! I appreciate that!
And thanks for the compliment. Never been called smart before...so I'll take it! 😜
I didn't know you were left handed until I was reading the comments for this video.. Me too! Welcome to the club! I'm just about finished refurbishing my lathe and I hope you start turning soon. You've given me something else to consider.. I will have to try working on both sides of the lathe and see which I'm more comfortable with.. I have ideas in my head and it will be nice to finally try them out. Thanks!
Thank you!
I tried turning right handed when I started but it didn't work for me. So I started working out ways to do it left handed. Hope you get started soon. Have fun!
Really cool
Thank you Thomas!
Nicely done
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Absolutely beautiful
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Excellent. Many Thanks. Greetings from Ireland
Hello William from Ireland! 🇮🇪
A beautiful country!
Thank you very much for watching!
I appreciate it William!
Take care my friend!
Nice work man
Thank you Carlos!
I appreciate you watching!
Thank you. I'm inspired.
That's nice to hear David. Have fun and enjoy.
Thanks for watching.
Thank you for your informative videos. I’m a newbie woodturner and your videos always encourage me to have a go. Do you have a video of your amazing friction polish please? I love the colour and shine you get on your finished items. Thank you.
Thank you!
I appreciate that!
I don't have a video on my finish.
What I use is the can of shellac from the hardware store. Put it in the container you will use and add a little bit of oil. Mineral oil or walnut oil.
Shake it up before you use it.
Hope that helps.
@@RcWoodturning thank you.
Very nice
Thank you Albert!
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like it very well done
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A lovely piece, sir! I practice new techniques with 4 X 4's, but will have to try this. The scrap pine doesn't have chatoyance, but people like my pine turnings too. Nice thing is they can sell for modest prices.
Thank you Michael. You could try shear cutting the pine. That might smooth things out.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video. Trying this with a smaller and thicker piece of bass wood. Tough but interesting. I'll try to send a picture later.
Sounds great gerald! I'd love to see it. Thanks for watching!
...great idea...beautiful and brilliant!...👍
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Very, very nice Rus and you've just proved 2 x 4 can be elegant.
Take care Rus.
Cheers, Huw
Thank you Huw. Take care buddy. 👍
Ahhh a candle….. I’d have put my soft boiled egg in that for breakfast👍🏻 it’s very nice
WOW...a dual purpose project! I like it! 👍
Excellent - thanks for sharing!
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It is a very nice project and it came out beautiful . i like to tealight candle holders with 3 legs . i will say you are a very brave man using sand paper on a hi speed . well done . Ahron
Thank you Ahron! I'll have to try the 3 legged one!
Thanks for watching!
Out of curiosity, what speed are you turning at?
For this kind of stuff I usually run about 1200 rpms.
Great craftsmanship 👍
Thank you Orlando!
I appreciate that!
Very nice. I had always wondered, until now, how bowls were held in place. Your links were helpful, now I can see what accessory I need for the lathe. I don't have the lathe or tools yet, hoping the fed owes me this year lol.
I hope it all works out for you.
It's a lot of fun.
My last thing is heating the workshop, never had considered that, but I have an idea. Because of all the shavings and sawdust involved I cannot use any kind of ceramic or quartz type but I am thinking one of those chinese diesel heaters.@@RcWoodturning
what is the angle of your gouge, seems it's your most used tool.
Yes I use it 90% of the time. I don't know the angle for sure, but I think it's around 40 to 45 degrees. I don't think about angles, I think about what works best for me.
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5.7k veiws and only 323 people have liked it come on people it's a great video hit that Thumbs up
GREAT JOB. What finish did you use?
Thank you James!
I use friction polish. It's shellac, denatured alcohol, and boiled linseed oil.
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Cool
Thank you Old Charlie!
Appreciate you watching!
I really appreciate the 2x4 ideas. They have given me a joy in learning how to turn. With even novice skills, and tools, I'm learning and growing. Thanks for sharing.
Btw, would you mind showing the finish you use on each project? I'm trying to learn about different types and I notice different looks when you finish items but don't know if it's just cuz different wood.
Thank you for the kind words Sam. I'm glad you enjoy them.
I think the difference in the finish is the wood because I use the same finish on most every project I do. I use a homemade friction polish. It's 2 parts shellac 1 part boiled linseed oil and 1 part denatured alcohol. I usually put on 3 to 5 coats. Sometimes I also use beeswax with a little boiled linseed oil mixed in. I melt the wax and mix in a little oil. That softens the wax a little. I really appreciate you watching Sam. Thank you.
It is difficult to find DNA in Canada so I use 99% isopropyl and it takes a little longer, 48 hours, to break down the shellac flakes but after that it works just fine. Most pharmacies stock 99%, about $7 for 500ml
In the US it known as a fuel. Don't know if that would make a difference on a search.
Nice. How much do you sell these for?
These sell for $15.00
Nice job. What did you use for a finish?
Thank you!
I used friction polish.
I mix shellac, denatured alcohol, and boiled linseed oil.
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Nice job! Must be difficult being a lefty turner.
Thanks Rich! When I started turning most of what I saw was right handed, so I tried it that way...and that was tough. Then I discovered I could work from the backside of the lathe and everything kinda came together.
Thanks for watching! I really appreciate it!
Nice little tea light,gonna make a couple.
Thank you!
Enjoy! There a lot of fun!
In many of your videos you put an oil or something on the piece. What is it you are using
Shellac with a little finish oil of your choice mixed in.
I had no idea where you were going with this but it is beautiful 👍👍
I wasn't sure if it was gonna work, but I was pleasantly surprised.
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Bonjour... vous êtes gaucher...et c'est la première fois que je tombe sur une vidéo d'un tourneur gaucher.....Les tours pour gaucher ça cour pas les rue.....A part ça très beau sujet....🤗
Thank you Martine! Yes I don't think there are many left handed turners. But I make it work.
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Quel dommage...je ne connais pas votre langue....je ne comprends pas ... mais merci quand même d'avoir répondu....😉
A butiful item from a small piece of wood. Good job I love it.
Thank you!
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That is lovely. Have you seen Jim of Sprague Woodturning? He turns left handed on the outboard end of his lathe with special left handed threads. Keep up the good work and thank you for sharing 🌞
Thank you Ray. I've seen a little bit of his stuff. I didn't know he was left handed. I thought about turning in reverse. The only issue I have with left handed is the inside of bowls and end grain hollowing. So I just go to the backside of the lathe. That works well for me. And I'm not to crazy about bowls so I don't do them very often.
Thanks for watching Ray! I appreciate it!
Very cool, nice work!
Thank you!
I like it! Pine can be beautiful too!
Thank you!
I agree.
When I first started turning, I had a large supply of #2 spruce 2x4's and 2x6's, so that is what I learned to turn with. First with 2x's ripped to 1.5" for spindle work, then I laminated multiple boards together for bowls, boxes, and large spindles. Having worked with spruce in construction for years, I never thought that it would turn so well. The final finish, using sharp tools, is remarkably nice. When testing a new tool or technique, I still fall back on spruce as an inexpensive and functional timber.
I have some spruce logs that I found. I find it's hard to get a smooth surface. It's really dry so that may be why. Most of the construction wood here is pine and Douglas fir. It turns really well for me. You can make alot of things with an 8 ft 2x4.
I appreciate you watching Peter! Thanks!
Turning the softwoods is good practice to start , learn much tool control and sharpening. Mistakes show up much clearer than hardwoods
@@outinthesticks1035 Also it's harder to get a smooth surface on some soft wood so that helps with tool technique.
Are you left handed?
Yes I'm left handed.
If you drill a hole to deep fill it with milliput
Nice tea light holder tho enjoyed watching that
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I've never used it before...but I've heard of it. I'll have to give it a try. Thanks!
@@RcWoodturning its easy to use just make sure you use equal amounts of colour and hardener and mix for a good 5minutes
I leave for cure overnight and it's nice to turn if a bit messy
Thanks for the advice.🙏
Love that little piece and your creativity. Sometimes when I make a hole too many specially in the center I cap it with a nice Swarovski crystal for a nice touch. I have different sizes for any occasion. Cheers
@@josedieck1494 Thank you Jose! That's a good idea. I'll have to remember that.
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Surprising results-well done✅👍🏻
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Well it started life just like any piece of wood. It was a tree. So it was softwood not hardwood, no reason to hold that against it. It does have a nice grain. And it finished nicely. And it took a nice shape. Elegant? Well maybe not but certainly very nice. Thank you for sharing. Have a great 2023 and stay safe.🙂🙂
Thank you Glen. I appreciate you watching and the comment!
I hope you have a great year as well!
Please be aware that even tea lights can generate a lot of heat as they burn down, and can set fire to wooden holders.
Wood and flame don't mix. I've had several who say the same as you. I've done some test and haven't been able to ignite the wood. Tealights just don't burn long enough to catch the wood on fire.
Thanks for the concern.
It's when the tealight burns right down. The case can get very hot.
@@brianwaters8754 Ya, that was part of my tests too.
Nicely done.
Thank you!
Do some Cedar fence slats glued up.
That's a good idea! I'll have to try that. I have some pallet boards I've been thinking about doing also.
Thanks for watching! I really appreciate it!
Hoping to start a couple of other designs for tea-light candles shortly.
Now will add this one, with your permission.
Absolutely! I'm glad you like it. Thanks for watching J.T.
Don’t turn but fun to watch
Well thank you for watching!
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Wow. I’ve never heard of someone standing on the other side of the lathe to be doing the same type of cuts but the other way. It’s mesmerizing.
It’s the same cuts but done from the back of the lathe. It works. And it’s oddly infuriating and beautifully mesmerizing.
Well thank you Corey! I'm left handed, and in my case my right handed coordination is useless. From the back of the lathe I can make the same cuts, but left handed.
I appreciate you watching and the comment! Take care my friend.
@@RcWoodturning this is a unbelievable talent and more people need to see this. It seems like it shouldn’t work but it does. You need more recognition my friend.
@@RcWoodturning also ive mentioned you on Redding /turning cause this is awesome. Completely out of line of fire and all. And it works. But why? But beautiful.
@@coreygraham5485 I don't know what that is. Is it a turning club?
@@RcWoodturning it’s a online forum with a sub forum for pretty much anything. Just another online community.
Yes
Thank you!
excellent design for a little votive candle
@@DennisDolan-fl3mw Thank you!
I used 2x12 and made some small table out of them.Turned the top and feet the ,the upright,I cut in the shape of a dog,fish,duck.Sold them at local art fair.
That sounds pretty cool. Love the imagination.
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Perfect firehazard...
Thanks for watching Mats.
@@RcWoodturning you do realize that you created a fire hazard? When the light burns out the metal get very hot.
@@matswessling6600 I understand your concern. I would recommend that no one use something that they feel uncomfortable with!
Thank you for the comment!
Nicely done. Dimensional wood is good for practice, especially with the skew. Also good for making spinning tops for the grandkids. I would use a plastic candle with a battery rather than risk an open flame that close to the wood.
Thank you Noel! I agree completely. The battery candle is a good idea!
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Actually, the first piece I used was two 2x3" blocks glued together. I made a dish/bowl and it came out like I knew what I was doing.
That's great Jim. I have a few ideas with gluing some blocks together.
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Only limit to turning is your imagination
I totally agree. 👍
Brilliant something out of nothing👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 so to speak
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Looks fantastic.
In my humble opinion, people sleep on pine and fir. Just because it's ubiquitous doesn't mean it's bland. Fir has a fantastic color and pine, especially Southern Yellow Pine, has both noteworthy grain and a nice natural luster. I use both routinely and all the normies love it while only other turners and carpenters can even guess that it was once mere framing lumber. Funny how that works.
I agree. I've turned and sold a lot of pine and Douglas fir. Some of the people can't believe when I tell them it's made from pine. I do a lot of cedar as well. I love turning cedar.
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Its just because it's a softer wood. I still love pine though.
Wood shop Teacher question here: trying to get lathe work going, but on every video i watch, they are no guards. How can students lathe out the inside properly if they can't move past the guarding?
I'm not understanding what you mean by the guard?
@@RcWoodturning first, thanks for replying!!
i can't send pictures, but in schools they have either clear guards, or metal like shopping carts covering the lathe curving downwards past the front of the machine....:(
@@RcWoodturning if that link stays there, it is first picture
@paulr5027 It's hard for me to answer without seeing what they look like. But I would say they should be able to work from the end of the cover to hollow the inside. I know that some metal lathes have pretty enclosed covers. I don't know if that's what you have. When I turn in front of crowds I use a Plexiglas cover but it's completely open toward me. I know that probably doesn't help much.
@@RcWoodturning wish i could send pic. If you could search Google wood lathe guards for high school, first ones should show them
Lets see, 2 bowls an hour, 15 a day, 1000 bowls at $38 each, new car!
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The only issues I have had in turning dimension wood is finding the flaws where the piece flies apart and tries to kill you. Not for a novice to try and do. A lot of dimension wood is of poor quality anymore and of such wide grain patterns not the safest to be turning.
That is always an issue when turning wood. You always want to look over the wood for cracks or anything else that looks dangerous and can cause the wood to come apart.
The biggest thing to keep in mind when turning wood like this is take light cuts.
Thank you for sharing that David.
Take care and be safe.
I'm not sure, but looking at the blank he used, it appears to be quartersawn if you look at the rings and it also does not look like the whiteboard or other building 2x4. Almost looks like oak and turned more like oak than pine. Usually, even with light cuts the fibers tens to show and not cut smoothly unless you are very experienced with your tools.
It's an old 2x4 I used. I think it is Douglas fir. It's definitely harder then pine. Thanks for watching.
No wonder you wear armoured gloves, it's a wonder that you still have all your fingers. This is great lesson in how not to behave with such a dangerous machine.
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I have yet to find an ugly piece of wood.
I've had wood ugly on the outside, but once you get rid of that it's all beautiful.
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@@RcWoodturning i turn pens and other stuff. But for pens the most twisted pos grain you can find, makes the nicest pens. Pallets are good for this.
Ya. I'm always looking for ugly looking stuff because that's where some of the best grain is.
Ah yes, nothing like seeing people getting butthurt over buddy wearing gloves.
He wants to wear them, let him wear them.
Don't be a bunch of a-holes.
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I worked in a machine shop for 25 years. Not being a jerk, but please lose the gloves before you lose body parts. Experience talking. Otherwise a great video and a great piece of work.
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Nice, very nice piece!!!
But please my friend don't wear gloves they are very dangerous
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What's with the gloves? Does it give your work a superpower?
@@PANZERFAUST90 I don't need gloves for that
@@RcWoodturning Okay so the question still stands.
@@PANZERFAUST90 I thought I answered it
@@RcWoodturning You only explained that they don't give superpowers. You didn't say why they are included.
@@PANZERFAUST90 If you would have asked without the sarcasm, I would have given the appropriate answer.
A superb result. However, seeing turners wearing gloves really makes me cringe - it only needs to catch a small, stray thread on the gloves to pull the hand into the workpiece.
Thank you Jon. I've been wearing gloves for a long time. Not wearing them when I turn is like leaving the house with no pants. I am very careful if that helps.
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Great job. Thank you for sharing.
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