Thanks Andy, a great project to get me back to my lathe. My back is finally in shape to allow me to stand at my lathe for more than five minutes. So many options too for different style hats etc. 👒
Hi Bob... Thank you so much... that was very kind of you to support me and my channel... I'm sorry to hear that you suffer from back trouble... I know from personal experience how painful it can be... I'm always happy to hear that someone is going to have a go at making one of my projects... He would look really good with a top hat... I hope that you will enjoy making your own version... I'm guessing from your name that you are Cornish.. also a previous comment of " my ansome" if I remember correctly... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
@@AndysCornishCreations Yes, pure Cornish bloodline on both sides of my family. I'm originally from the Camborne area but I moved to Wiltshire in 2006, another beautiful part of the country but very different from Cornwall.
Hi Judith... Thank you so much... I'm glad that you liked him.. and the flower... Good word.. whimsy by the way... should use it more often... Spring must be getting closer because the rain is getting warmer... Haha... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Hi Mcmake... Haha... I know... amazing how much better it looks with the little flower... I'm glad that you enjoyed the video... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Great looking little chappie, Andy, the flower 🌸 makes all the difference 😊👍🏻 I can see what you mean re the dimensions, I am with you there a 100%, but you know what, a little knitted scarf and off you go… I would probably also bend small spectacles out of a piece of wire and glue them to his nose, and there you go, Mr. Cool 😎 Lovely little project, and great toy for Rexli ☺️👍🏻 Have a great week, Andy, take care 🙏🏻 Byeee 👋🏻😉👋🏻 Jude
Hi Jude... I'm glad that you liked him...yes.. the flower did make a difference and I really enjoyed making it so I will probably try to incorporate one into future projects... Scarf and glasses... really... I have barely got time to make these without adding scarves and glasses...Haha. I'm not saying goodbye because I have noticed your other comment so I will say my goodbyes there... If that makes sense 🤪
Hi Lyle... Thank you... the flower was the best bit .. Not many of my videos are free from the pitter patter of the rain... Haha... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Hi Andy I take it it was raining when youmdid the video just like here in Scotland. I love watching you make your items and how you explain everything to us of what you are doing and why. I really like the helmeted man he looks lovely and the wood is great it's got nice grain and when you buff it up at the end it's shines up lovely. The flower at the end looks really nice and looks nice on the man brilliant idea. Thanks for an awesome video again from Amanda xx
Hi Amanda... Yes.. I'm afraid that it was raining... I think that we both have our fair share of rain... I was watching the news and they were describing an area in the UK and how it qualifies for being classed as temperate rainforest...it was the amount of moss, ferns etc growing on the bark of the trees... Anyway... not more than 100 metres from my house by the river are the exact same trees and growth... So no wonder that it's always raining.. I'm living in a rainforest... Haha... I'm glad that you enjoyed this video and liked the little guy... Thank you as always for your kind comments... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy xx
Hi Andy... Thank you very much for your kind words... I received an email from you asking " can I send videos from here " Sorry if I'm being super cautious but I have had scam attempts twice recently... If you meant to send me a video or photos then that would be great.. I love to see other people's work... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Hi Phil... Thank you so much as always... Herman the Zoo keeper... I like that... Haha... I really enjoyed making the flower... I may add one to other projects... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Hi Jay... Thank you so much... Yes... he does have a bit of a Nordic look about him... great idea... My best wishes to you and yours too... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Hi David... Haha... thank you so much... I especially enjoyed making the flower... You get 👍👍👍for your comment... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Not quite 1st this time Andy. LOL. That is lovely and I can't believe the difference the little flower made to the way it looks. Great video mate as ever. Take care my friend and speak soon as I need some advice. Cheers, Huw
Hi Huw.. Not this time but I've just spotted that you are 1st on my latest... Haha.. I really enjoyed making the flower.. yes it's surprising how a little flower lifts the project... Thinking about advice.. or lack of.. Haha ... have you thought about spray on acrylic laquer for the pens... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Hi Gary... Thank you very much as always... I really enjoyed making the little flower.. I may add one to a few more projects... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Great stuff, thanks for sharing - gave me an idea for when I finally start my wood turning journey - I think I might try a little soldier like this and have a poppy embelishment for remembrance day! Cheers!
Hi Rob... Thank you very much... I hope that you will enjoy your new hobby as much as I do... That sounds like a great idea... Take care...All the best.....Andy
Hi Michael... That's a SC2 chuck with Dome jaws from Record Power ... I'm glad that you liked the project... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Smashing video Andy, another little gem of a design by you. and executed very well. like you said just the thing for a beginner to take home after practicing their spindle turning. Thank you very much for sharing your video Kind Regards Col Albany Western Australia
Hi Col... I'm glad that you enjoyed the video and liked the little guy... Yes.. a great beginner project and to be honest these quick easy projects are the ones that I enjoy making the most... My pleasure... Albany... I checked it out on Google... what a beautiful place to live... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Hi Doug... Thank you very much... Yes... great idea.. Or perhaps a top hat would look good... lots of possibilities... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Hi Chris... Thank you so much... I hope that you enjoy making yours... Bob suggested a different hat perhaps... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Cute little guy. Simple to make. Not much wood required. Topped off with the flower really makes it. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂
Hi Glen... Yes... you can make this from any old scraps of wood... The flower does lift the project and was so easy to make... Thank you... you have a great day too... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Hi Paul... Thank you... Yes .. I agree with you... What I really enjoy is when someone takes my idea and make their own versions of it... lots of possibilities there... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Hi hhstokes... My pleasure.. I'm glad that you enjoyed it... I hope that you are enjoying your new hobby... I love it... Please don't hesitate to ask me for any help that I can give... Take care my friend and all the best from Andy
Hi Barry... Thank you very much... Ahh the rain... at least the rain is getting warmer now that it's officially Spring... Haha... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Hi Mark... I'm glad that you liked it... I hope that you do give it a go and enjoy making it as much as I did... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Thank you for sharing that with us. I am brand new (10 days) to wood turning and am always on the lookout for simple projects to practice and learn on. My grandchildren are a little past the age of enjoying such toys, being more into baseball and girls, but I'm certain I can find an appreciative home for your soldier. I will be looking forward to your next video.
Hi Carson... My pleasure... Welcome to what I think is a great hobby... I hope that you are enjoying it as much as I do... It can be a little daunting at 1st with so many different lathe accessories.. chisels ..sanding and finishes... But keep it simple.. keep it fun and build your equipment up slowly so the missus doesn't notice how much you spend... Haha... Any questions about turning.. don't hesitate to ask... If you do make the little soldier.. send me a picture.. I would like that... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Hi Trurex007... Haha.. yes.. flower power... Perhaps a hippy gong would be good... I'm glad that you enjoyed watching this one... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Hi Rob... I'm glad that you liked him... it's surprising what a difference a little flower makes... Thank you... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Hi Mike... Thank you as always for your kind words... Well done for seeing it to the end..I really enjoyed making the flower.. I may add it to other projects.. Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Hello my friend!! This is more than just a video, you put love and passion into it! Great job! Thanks for sharing this video! Always believe in yourself and keep doing what you love, good luck👍💗
Hi RoastedwildboarKherson... Thank you so much for your kind words... lovely sentiments... I will thank you 👍❤ Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Hi Mike... I totally agree with you... it's silly how a little flower transforms it... I enjoyed making the flower more than the little guy... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Hi Andy Another fun turning,may have a go at one this afternoon.we’ve just had three days without power,phone,or internet, due to cyclone Gabriel,it’s torn up the north island badly.we have a lot of slips road closures due to subsidence but we are still here.thanks for the video,better go warm up the lathe Regards
Hi Mal... Thank you very much... if you do give it a go then I would love to see a picture... We heard about the cyclone... I hope that you and yours are all well and not too much damage... 3 days without power etc... must have been hard... we are so reliant on power these days... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Hi Mark... Thank you very much... The Black Hole... blimey.. that's going back some time... I had to look it up... then I remembered it... And yes I can see the resemblance... Haha... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Hi Denver... Thank you so much... I'm glad that your wife likes this little guy... Have fun making yours... perhaps a top hat with a band around that matches the flower in colour would look good ... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Hi Wayne... Thank you so much for your kind words... I'm glad that you are enjoying my videos... I'll keep them coming as long as you keep on watching.. Haha... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
What a lovely wee project! Every now and then it’s nice to turn something that’s quick and fun. Think I’ll go and make a couple for the grandchildren 👍🏼 Thanks again.
Hi Smudge... Thank you very much... Yes.. they are easy and great fun to make... I hope that you will enjoy making yours and I'm sure that your grandchildren will love them... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Thank you so much as always... This is a fun one to make... I hope that you enjoy making yours... Project folder sounds grand... a scrap of paper is more my style.. Haha... God bless you and yours... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Hi Woodys woodwork... Thank you... yes.. he was fun to make... I hope that you enjoy making yours... you could send me a picture... Thank you very much for your subscription... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Hi Paul... Thank you... I'm glad that you liked it... Not too bad thanks... I hope that you and yours are all well... Next un's an off centre turning... a bird.. shhhh... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Great project Andy. He kind of reminded me of the cartoon character, Marvin the Martian. And the flower really added to the project and looks great. I cannot wait until the weather warms up so I can get out to my shop and start turning again. You have given me so many great ideas with all of the little critters you have turned.
Hi Rodney... Thank you very much... I had to look up Marvin to remind me what he looks like... I see the similarities between them... Marvin is way better looking... The flower was great fun to make... I hope that your weather improves soon so that you can get making shavings again...Haha.. I'm glad that my videos have given you inspiration... It must be getting closer to spring here because the rain is getting warmer... Haha... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Really nice, Andy. I made it all the way through to see the flower. There's a joke in there somewhere about looking like a mushroom since you said he was a fun guy (fungi?). Bill
Hi Bill... Thank you so much and well done for making it to the end...I don't always manage it when watching videos. I did realise that I said fun guy and thought of fungi.. but didn't relate it to the fact that this little chap looks very similar to a mushroom... Haha... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
I’d say that these and a different variations are one of my favorite things to make on my lathe. They are like snowflakes. So different yet similar Love these projects sir. We’ll done as usual
Hi K9insomniac... Yes... there are a lot of similar things out there... Great fun to make... Thank you very much.. I'm glad that you liked it... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
He's a fine looking little fellow, offering a flower and a hello to passersby! He could have a red flower for Christmas, pink for a little girl's birthday, lots of possibilities. It's always a delight so see what fun will be coming off your lathe. Thank you for showing us once again the beauty in the derails! Take care 🌻
Hi Gwynn... I'm glad that you liked this little guy... Yes.. a different wood and a different flower colour would make it ideal for different occasions... Thank you as always for your kind words... and the flower... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy 🌼
You’re a very talented man Andy. You make it look really easy which tells me you have a lot practice on the lathe. Is that rain I hear in the background? Probably pretty chilly and damp in Cornwall this time of year. Cheers, Stuart
Hi Stuart... Thank you for your kind words... Yes I'm afraid that it is the rain... The way that we can tell what season it is.. is to feel how warm or cold the rain is... Haha... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Hi John... That sounds great.. I would love to see a picture of yours.... I made a Norman which is similar... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Andy, I always enjoy watching your videos. It's fun watching your designs develop as you turn; many times, I don't see where the turning is going until you get close to completion. Really liked the added flower. Very fun looking project
Hi Mark... I'm glad that you are still enjoying my funny little projects.. Usually I do a practice piece but sometimes like this one I know how I want it to look but just "wing" it.. The flower was an afterthought but I really enjoyed making it... Thank you... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
😊👍 At one point that was beginning to look rather rude! My RAF mate is a Sheffield, _YORKSHIRE_ man, except, his name is Witham, which he found out is a Suffolk name, where I come from. (Much ribbing from me!) Much like you, I finally got my workshop set up to start making nice things, then it mysteriously caught fire, and everything was incinerated. Having to start all over again now.
Hi Niklar55... Haha... well I couldn't say ... You are truly privileged to have a friend who comes from God's own county and even more so from the best part of it... As a lad we used to go fishing on the river Witham in Lincolnshire but it doesn't reach Suffolk... I'm so sorry to hear about your fire... that's terrible... I can't imagine having to build up all my tools and machines from scratch... I hope that it goes well... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Another great project added to my save list! Got any female versions up your sleeve? You are definitely winning the rain challenge. Maybe you need to turn an umbrella!?!
Hi Valerie... Thank you... If you do get around to making one of these little guys.. I hope that you will enjoy it... don't forget the flower. I have thought about a female version of a gonk ...I'll work something out... Haha.. the rain.. it must be getting closer to Spring because the rain is warmer... Haha.. A turned umbrella would be a challenge... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
I believe Carl Jacobson has done an umbrella once or twice. And yes, we need some female gonks and other female critters! I think I have seen gonks with braids in the past.
Hi Paul... Thank you very much... Yes... just make sure that it is sharp... treat it like a scraper... I tend to hold it horizontal to the wood.. The beauty of the mortice chisel is that they are made very strong... Keep the toolrest close to the wood because you havn't got much length in the chisel... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Hi Gerda... Thank you very much... I'm glad that you liked it... Haha... it's not very often that the rain does not pitter patter on the roof... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
If I had to criticize anything about this it would be choice of glue. Super Glue is a poor choice when gluing wood together if you want a permanent bond. It will break down and dry out over time and let go. Use a quality wood glue or epoxy for a lifetime bond for wood projects.
Hi Trent... Please don't feel that you have to criticise anything.. adoration is quite acceptable... Haha.. just kidding.. I only used the ca glue for convenience.. in future I will mention this and recommend wood glue... Having said that.. don't underestimate ca glue... I fitted my kitchen 20 years ago and used ca on the cornices and pelmets... when I fitted a new kitchen and ripped out the old one last year the wood broke before the joint gave way... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Hi Normagene... Thank you so much... I'm glad that you enjoy watching me making these little guys and animals... More to come hopefully... Don't tell anyone but the next video is a off centre turning of a bird... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Hi Andy hope your well ,do you remember Michael Bentines potty time ? cos thats what your little man put me in mind of lol lovely finish , how far are you from Tavistok my daughter recently married down there . take care . Ant
Hi Indiana... Good thank you... Yes I do remember potty time especially the flee circus... Tavistock is a lovely town... about 45 minutes away from here in Camelford... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
if ever i come down to my daughters must arrange a meet tho i dont like traveling a lot these days im in Aberystwyth . but you never know .@@AndysCornishCreations
Thanks Andy, a great project to get me back to my lathe. My back is finally in shape to allow me to stand at my lathe for more than five minutes. So many options too for different style hats etc. 👒
Hi Bob...
Thank you so much... that was very kind of you to support me and my channel...
I'm sorry to hear that you suffer from back trouble... I know from personal experience how painful it can be...
I'm always happy to hear that someone is going to have a go at making one of my projects...
He would look really good with a top hat... I hope that you will enjoy making your own version...
I'm guessing from your name that you are Cornish.. also a previous comment of " my ansome" if I remember correctly...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
This guy could be the keeper of all the animals that you make
Great job as always 👍😎
@@AndysCornishCreations Yes, pure Cornish bloodline on both sides of my family. I'm originally from the Camborne area but I moved to Wiltshire in 2006, another beautiful part of the country but very different from Cornwall.
Andy, you are so gifted.
Hi Micky...
Thank you for your kind words...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Great job Andy and a great little craft piece
Hi Tom...
Thank you very much...
Yes... and great fun to make...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
He's cute and lovely. Love the whimsey of the flower. Brings the joy of Spring.
Hi Judith...
Thank you so much... I'm glad that you liked him.. and the flower...
Good word.. whimsy by the way... should use it more often...
Spring must be getting closer because the rain is getting warmer... Haha...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
The flower makes it! lol Another great video Andy
Hi Mcmake...
Haha... I know... amazing how much better it looks with the little flower...
I'm glad that you enjoyed the video...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Great looking little chappie, Andy, the flower 🌸 makes all the difference 😊👍🏻 I can see what you mean re the dimensions, I am with you there a 100%, but you know what, a little knitted scarf and off you go… I would probably also bend small spectacles out of a piece of wire and glue them to his nose, and there you go, Mr. Cool 😎 Lovely little project, and great toy for Rexli ☺️👍🏻 Have a great week, Andy, take care 🙏🏻 Byeee 👋🏻😉👋🏻 Jude
Hi Jude...
I'm glad that you liked him...yes.. the flower did make a difference and I really enjoyed making it so I will probably try to incorporate one into future projects...
Scarf and glasses... really... I have barely got time to make these without adding scarves and glasses...Haha.
I'm not saying goodbye because I have noticed your other comment so I will say my goodbyes there...
If that makes sense 🤪
Thanks for the video. It's always great to watch talent in action!👍👍👍🍻
Hi Keith...
My pleasure.. and thank you for your kind words...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Pedal Power Andy
Keep these projects coming....
I am stealing that flower idea :)
Hi Timberwolf...
Haha..
I will try..
I think that the flower is the best bit...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Well done. Little flower and all. Could hear the rain as well :)
Hi Lyle...
Thank you... the flower was the best bit ..
Not many of my videos are free from the pitter patter of the rain... Haha...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Hi Andy I take it it was raining when youmdid the video just like here in Scotland. I love watching you make your items and how you explain everything to us of what you are doing and why. I really like the helmeted man he looks lovely and the wood is great it's got nice grain and when you buff it up at the end it's shines up lovely. The flower at the end looks really nice and looks nice on the man brilliant idea. Thanks for an awesome video again from Amanda xx
Hi Amanda...
Yes.. I'm afraid that it was raining... I think that we both have our fair share of rain...
I was watching the news and they were describing an area in the UK and how it qualifies for being classed as temperate rainforest...it was the amount of moss, ferns etc growing on the bark of the trees...
Anyway... not more than 100 metres from my house by the river are the exact same trees and growth...
So no wonder that it's always raining.. I'm living in a rainforest... Haha...
I'm glad that you enjoyed this video and liked the little guy...
Thank you as always for your kind comments...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy xx
Thanks for sharing Andy, luv these fun pieces.
Hi Doug...
My pleasure...
I'm glad that you liked it...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Lovely item Andy 👍
Glad I waited till the end!
Hi Christine...
Haha... I think that the flower was the best bit of the project...
Happy New Year...
Take care my friend and all the best...Andy
Another great piece of ingenuity Andy thank you
Hi Andy...
Thank you very much for your kind words...
I received an email from you asking " can I send videos from here "
Sorry if I'm being super cautious but I have had scam attempts twice recently...
If you meant to send me a video or photos then that would be great..
I love to see other people's work...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Your smile tells us of the joy of creating.
Hi Jim...
Ahh ..thank you very much for your lovely comment..
I do enjoy making these little projects...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Another cutie, Andy! The zoo keeper, me thinks. The flower is a brilliant addition! Fun video, keep'em coming! 😊
Phil
Hi Phil...
Thank you so much as always...
Herman the Zoo keeper... I like that... Haha...
I really enjoyed making the flower... I may add one to other projects...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Your videos have taught me so much. Keep going Andy you can rebuild. All the best.
Thank you so much for your kind words...
It may take some time but I will bounce back...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Great stuff Andy, love it. That could be adjusted to make an arm and then like a little axe and he could be a viking. All the best to you!
Hi Jay...
Thank you so much...
Yes... he does have a bit of a Nordic look about him... great idea...
My best wishes to you and yours too...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Very nice 👍
Hi Chris...
Thank you very much 👍
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Well done Andy 👏
Hi Joseph...
Thank you very much... I'm glad that you liked it...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Two thumbs up, one for the little man and one for the little flower. Thanks.
Hi David...
Haha... thank you so much... I especially enjoyed making the flower...
You get 👍👍👍for your comment...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Really enjoyed that thanks Andy
Hi David...
I'm glad that you enjoyed this one...
Happy New Year...
Take care my friend and all the best...Andy
Not quite 1st this time Andy. LOL.
That is lovely and I can't believe the difference the little flower made to the way it looks.
Great video mate as ever.
Take care my friend and speak soon as I need some advice.
Cheers, Huw
Hi Huw..
Not this time but I've just spotted that you are 1st on my latest... Haha..
I really enjoyed making the flower.. yes it's surprising how a little flower lifts the project...
Thinking about advice.. or lack of.. Haha ... have you thought about spray on acrylic laquer for the pens...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Very fun and cool looking Andy. The flower really adds to it as well.
Take care,
Gary
Hi Gary...
Thank you very much as always...
I really enjoyed making the little flower.. I may add one to a few more projects...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Woow Andy that's so cute
Hi Sue...
Thank you so much...
I think that the flower adds to his cuteness... Haha...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
You do make some awesome little creations. love it.
Hi Earl...
I'm glad that you like my funny little Creations...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Nice little project, thank you for sharing.
Hi Gordon...
I'm glad that you liked it...
My pleasure...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Great stuff, thanks for sharing - gave me an idea for when I finally start my wood turning journey - I think I might try a little soldier like this and have a poppy embelishment for remembrance day! Cheers!
Hi Rob...
Thank you very much...
I hope that you will enjoy your new hobby as much as I do...
That sounds like a great idea...
Take care...All the best.....Andy
Cuuuuuuute Andy! 😃
Hi Val...
Thank you soooooooo much.. Haha... see what I did there 😉
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
He looks fine just the way he is!
Hi Billy...
Thank you... I'm glad that you think so...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Thank you Andy good piece.
Hi Frog Fella...
Thank you very much...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
That's a heck of a chuck at 13:30. I haven't seen one like it on this side of the pond. Nice idea for a craft market do-dad! Cheers!
Hi Michael...
That's a SC2 chuck with Dome jaws from Record Power ...
I'm glad that you liked the project...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Great project 👍. Nicely done
Hi Robert...
Thank you very much... I'm glad that you liked it...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Smashing video Andy, another little gem of a design by you. and executed very well. like you said just the thing for a beginner to take home after practicing their spindle turning. Thank you very much for sharing your video
Kind Regards
Col
Albany Western Australia
Hi Col...
I'm glad that you enjoyed the video and liked the little guy...
Yes.. a great beginner project and to be honest these quick easy projects are the ones that I enjoy making the most...
My pleasure...
Albany... I checked it out on Google... what a beautiful place to live...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Great job Andy. A bit of faux fur and you have a Viking Gonk. Love it. The flower is a nice touch as well.
Hi Doug...
Thank you very much...
Yes... great idea..
Or perhaps a top hat would look good... lots of possibilities...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Looks great Andy will give that ago
Hi Chris...
Thank you so much...
I hope that you enjoy making yours... Bob suggested a different hat perhaps...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Good job Andy
Hi Turner48e...
Thank you so much...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Love the flower Thanks
Hi Jack...
Haha... I think that most people like the little flower best...
Take care my friend and all the best from Andy
Cute little guy. Simple to make. Not much wood required. Topped off with the flower really makes it. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂
Hi Glen...
Yes... you can make this from any old scraps of wood...
The flower does lift the project and was so easy to make...
Thank you... you have a great day too...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
nice, i think that would be a nice doodad, great flower
Hi im4dabirds...
Thank you very much...
I had to look up doodad... Haha...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Flower was a nice touch.
Hi Carrol....
Thank you very much...
I really enjoyed making it...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
nice but would be better with a poppy and probably more saleable, or some horns like a viking 😁
Hi Paul...
Thank you...
Yes .. I agree with you...
What I really enjoy is when someone takes my idea and make their own versions of it... lots of possibilities there...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Terrific project for me to start as a beginner. Thank you.
Hi hhstokes...
My pleasure.. I'm glad that you enjoyed it...
I hope that you are enjoying your new hobby... I love it...
Please don't hesitate to ask me for any help that I can give...
Take care my friend and all the best from Andy
Brillante idée Andy j’aime beaucoup 👍 bravo 👏👋
Hi Denis...
Merci boucoup...Je suis content que ça t'ai plu ...
Prends soin de toi mon ami.. tous mes voeux... Andy..
@@AndysCornishCreations merci Andy c’est gentil à toi aussi 👍👋
Very nicely done again Andy still raining 🌧️ then mate
Hi Barry...
Thank you very much...
Ahh the rain... at least the rain is getting warmer now that it's officially Spring... Haha...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Cute little guy Andy.
Hi Jack...
Thank you very much... I'm glad that you liked him...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
That's cute!
Hi Steve...
I'm glad that you liked it...
Take care my friend and all the best from Andy
ANDY GREAT JOB, TELL ALL HELLO, GREAT VIDEO...SEE YOU WHEN...
Hi Catfish...
Thank you so much as always...
Big hello from Cornwall...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Cool Design! I'm going to have to try this soon. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Mark...
I'm glad that you liked it...
I hope that you do give it a go and enjoy making it as much as I did...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Great technique, Andy. Love it! God bless u & family Andy.
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Hi Roy...
I'm glad that you liked it...
Thank you so much...
God bless you and yours...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy 👍👍😉
Thank you for sharing that with us. I am brand new (10 days) to wood turning and am always on the lookout for simple projects to practice and learn on. My grandchildren are a little past the age of enjoying such toys, being more into baseball and girls, but I'm certain I can find an appreciative home for your soldier. I will be looking forward to your next video.
Hi Carson...
My pleasure...
Welcome to what I think is a great hobby...
I hope that you are enjoying it as much as I do...
It can be a little daunting at 1st with so many different lathe accessories.. chisels ..sanding and finishes...
But keep it simple.. keep it fun and build your equipment up slowly so the missus doesn't notice how much you spend... Haha...
Any questions about turning.. don't hesitate to ask...
If you do make the little soldier.. send me a picture.. I would like that...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Back to the “Flower Power” age! Nicely done and fun to watch.
Hi Trurex007...
Haha.. yes.. flower power...
Perhaps a hippy gong would be good...
I'm glad that you enjoyed watching this one...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Great little project Andy and I think the little flower was a good addition.
All the best to you.
Regards Jim
Hi Jim...
Thank you very much..
Yes.. the flower does give the project a lift and so easy to make...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Hi Andy. Cute looking fellow for sure. Love the added flower, too. Nice job. Take care. 😊😊
Hi Rob...
I'm glad that you liked him... it's surprising what a difference a little flower makes...
Thank you...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
You always have to coolest little guys and projects, Andy. I did see the flower, neat little addition. 👍🏻
Hi Mike...
Thank you as always for your kind words...
Well done for seeing it to the end..I really enjoyed making the flower.. I may add it to other projects..
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Hello my friend!! This is more than just a video, you put love and passion into it! Great job! Thanks for sharing this video! Always believe in yourself and keep doing what you love, good luck👍💗
Hi RoastedwildboarKherson...
Thank you so much for your kind words... lovely sentiments...
I will thank you 👍❤
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Yeow, amazing how such a simple shape with a clever adornment can be so great ! Thanks for sharing. Take care. -Mike
Hi Mike...
I totally agree with you... it's silly how a little flower transforms it...
I enjoyed making the flower more than the little guy...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
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very nice job I.m oing to have to try one thank you Larry
Hi Larry...
Thank you very much...
I hope that you will enjoy making yours...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Hi Andy
Another fun turning,may have a go at one this afternoon.we’ve just had three days without power,phone,or internet, due to cyclone Gabriel,it’s torn up the north island badly.we have a lot of slips road closures due to subsidence but we are still here.thanks for the video,better go warm up the lathe
Regards
Hi Mal...
Thank you very much... if you do give it a go then I would love to see a picture...
We heard about the cyclone... I hope that you and yours are all well and not too much damage...
3 days without power etc... must have been hard... we are so reliant on power these days...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Nice one Andy, might make a few to add to the gonks
Hi Anthony...
Thank you...
I hope that you will enjoy making yours...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
He's brilliant! Reminds me of the little robots in an old Disney movie The Black Hole - who remembers that one? Cheers Andy.
Old Bob and VINCENT you mean (Vital Information Necessary CENTralised......)
Hi Mark...
Thank you very much...
The Black Hole... blimey.. that's going back some time... I had to look it up... then I remembered it...
And yes I can see the resemblance... Haha...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Good evening Andy you do great work. Thanks for great ideals. My wife likes the gnome. Gonna try my hand at making that little guy
Hi Denver...
Thank you so much... I'm glad that your wife likes this little guy...
Have fun making yours... perhaps a top hat with a band around that matches the flower in colour would look good ...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Another great vid Andy for your collection keep the production coming I always look forward to getting notifications 👍😊
Hi Wayne...
Thank you so much for your kind words...
I'm glad that you are enjoying my videos...
I'll keep them coming as long as you keep on watching.. Haha...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Love it. Really cool idea and the little flower is brilliant
Hi John...
Thank you very much...
The flower was my favourite thing too... Haha...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Always great things coming from your shop Andy thanks for sharing 👍 😀
Hi Tim...
Thank you as always for your kind words... I'm glad that you liked it...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Very nice little project. You always make me smile with your whimsical project calm descriptions. Thanks.
Hi Bill...
Thank you very much...
I couldn't ask for more than to know that I have made someone smile...😊
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Another neat project Andy! Good job.😊
Hi Todd...
I'm glad that you liked it... thank you 😉
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
A very nice part..
Hi Rupert...
Thank you so much...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
What a lovely wee project! Every now and then it’s nice to turn something that’s quick and fun. Think I’ll go and make a couple for the grandchildren 👍🏼 Thanks again.
Hi Smudge...
Thank you very much...
Yes.. they are easy and great fun to make...
I hope that you will enjoy making yours and I'm sure that your grandchildren will love them...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Another really cool little character, Andy! Love it!
Hi Billy...
Thank you so much.. as always...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Cool guy Andy
Hi Alan...
Thank you very much... I'm glad that you liked him...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Cute little guy.
Hi Jean...
Well thank you very much... oh ..you mean the project... Haha..
I'm glad that you liked him...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Another wonderful project, Andy. Thanks for sharing. I am adding this to my project folder so I can refer back to the video later. God bless!
Thank you so much as always...
This is a fun one to make... I hope that you enjoy making yours...
Project folder sounds grand... a scrap of paper is more my style.. Haha...
God bless you and yours...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
i like it
Hi Mark...
I like that you like it... Haha...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Hes great and looks fun to turn
Will give it ago at making one
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Hi Woodys woodwork...
Thank you... yes.. he was fun to make...
I hope that you enjoy making yours... you could send me a picture...
Thank you very much for your subscription...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Good to see you Andy and thanks for sharing this fun project. Hope life's treating you well - look forward to your next un!
Hi Paul...
Thank you... I'm glad that you liked it...
Not too bad thanks... I hope that you and yours are all well...
Next un's an off centre turning... a bird.. shhhh...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Great project Andy. He kind of reminded me of the cartoon character, Marvin the Martian. And the flower really added to the project and looks great. I cannot wait until the weather warms up so I can get out to my shop and start turning again. You have given me so many great ideas with all of the little critters you have turned.
Hi Rodney...
Thank you very much...
I had to look up Marvin to remind me what he looks like...
I see the similarities between them... Marvin is way better looking...
The flower was great fun to make...
I hope that your weather improves soon so that you can get making shavings again...Haha..
I'm glad that my videos have given you inspiration...
It must be getting closer to spring here because the rain is getting warmer... Haha...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Really nice, Andy. I made it all the way through to see the flower. There's a joke in there somewhere about looking like a mushroom since you said he was a fun guy (fungi?).
Bill
Hi Bill...
Thank you so much and well done for making it to the end...I don't always manage it when watching videos.
I did realise that I said fun guy and thought of fungi.. but didn't relate it to the fact that this little chap looks very similar to a mushroom... Haha...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
I’d say that these and a different variations are one of my favorite things to make on my lathe. They are like snowflakes. So different yet similar Love these projects sir. We’ll done as usual
Hi K9insomniac...
Yes... there are a lot of similar things out there...
Great fun to make...
Thank you very much.. I'm glad that you liked it...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
He's a fine looking little fellow, offering a flower and a hello to passersby! He could have a red flower for Christmas, pink for a little girl's birthday, lots of possibilities.
It's always a delight so see what fun will be coming off your lathe. Thank you for showing us once again the beauty in the derails!
Take care 🌻
Hi Gwynn...
I'm glad that you liked this little guy...
Yes.. a different wood and a different flower colour would make it ideal for different occasions...
Thank you as always for your kind words... and the flower...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy 🌼
You’re a very talented man Andy. You make it look really easy which tells me you have a lot practice on the lathe.
Is that rain I hear in the background? Probably pretty chilly and damp in Cornwall this time of year.
Cheers, Stuart
Hi Stuart...
Thank you for your kind words...
Yes I'm afraid that it is the rain...
The way that we can tell what season it is.. is to feel how warm or cold the rain is... Haha...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
I made a gonk that looks like that, but I drilled two holes opposite on the hat and turned two pointed white dowel to look like horns on a Viking.
Hi John...
That sounds great.. I would love to see a picture of yours....
I made a Norman which is similar...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Andy, I always enjoy watching your videos. It's fun watching your designs develop as you turn; many times, I don't see where the turning is going until you get close to completion. Really liked the added flower. Very fun looking project
Hi Mark...
I'm glad that you are still enjoying my funny little projects..
Usually I do a practice piece but sometimes like this one I know how I want it to look but just "wing" it..
The flower was an afterthought but I really enjoyed making it...
Thank you...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
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At one point that was beginning to look rather rude!
My RAF mate is a Sheffield, _YORKSHIRE_ man, except, his name is Witham, which he found out is a Suffolk name, where I come from. (Much ribbing from me!)
Much like you, I finally got my workshop set up to start making nice things, then it mysteriously caught fire, and everything was incinerated.
Having to start all over again now.
Hi Niklar55...
Haha... well I couldn't say ...
You are truly privileged to have a friend who comes from God's own county and even more so from the best part of it...
As a lad we used to go fishing on the river Witham in Lincolnshire but it doesn't reach Suffolk...
I'm so sorry to hear about your fire... that's terrible...
I can't imagine having to build up all my tools and machines from scratch...
I hope that it goes well...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Another great project added to my save list! Got any female versions up your sleeve? You are definitely winning the rain challenge. Maybe you need to turn an umbrella!?!
Hi Valerie...
Thank you...
If you do get around to making one of these little guys.. I hope that you will enjoy it... don't forget the flower.
I have thought about a female version of a gonk ...I'll work something out...
Haha.. the rain.. it must be getting closer to Spring because the rain is warmer... Haha..
A turned umbrella would be a challenge...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
I believe Carl Jacobson has done an umbrella once or twice. And yes, we need some female gonks and other female critters! I think I have seen gonks with braids in the past.
Ahh.. I was thinking - braids...
Me too. Like the Scandinavian or Viking figures.
That's a neat idea! That little flower takes this project over the top. Great job!
Hi Steven...
Thank you very much... I think that I enjoyed making the flower more than the little guy...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Hi Andy. Cool project, can I take my mortise chisel straight to the lathe
Hi Paul...
Thank you very much...
Yes... just make sure that it is sharp... treat it like a scraper... I tend to hold it horizontal to the wood..
The beauty of the mortice chisel is that they are made very strong...
Keep the toolrest close to the wood because you havn't got much length in the chisel...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Great job Andy, love the flower detail and the sound of rain on your roof.
Hi Gerda...
Thank you very much... I'm glad that you liked it...
Haha... it's not very often that the rain does not pitter patter on the roof...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
If I had to criticize anything about this it would be choice of glue. Super Glue is a poor choice when gluing wood together if you want a permanent bond. It will break down and dry out over time and let go. Use a quality wood glue or epoxy for a lifetime bond for wood projects.
Hi Trent...
Please don't feel that you have to criticise anything.. adoration is quite acceptable... Haha.. just kidding..
I only used the ca glue for convenience.. in future I will mention this and recommend wood glue...
Having said that.. don't underestimate ca glue... I fitted my kitchen 20 years ago and used ca on the cornices and pelmets... when I fitted a new kitchen and ripped out the old one last year the wood broke before the joint gave way...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
I agree
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Hi Dore60...
Thank you very much 👍👍
Love it ❤ Really enjoy when you make all these little characters and especially all the fun animals.
Hi Normagene...
Thank you so much...
I'm glad that you enjoy watching me making these little guys and animals...
More to come hopefully...
Don't tell anyone but the next video is a off centre turning of a bird...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
I enjoy all your videos, Andy. Always some great projects.
Hi Dennis...
Thank you so much for your kind words...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Hi Andy hope your well ,do you remember Michael Bentines potty time ? cos thats what your little man put me in mind of lol lovely finish , how far are you from Tavistok my daughter recently married down there . take care . Ant
Hi Indiana...
Good thank you...
Yes I do remember potty time especially the flee circus...
Tavistock is a lovely town... about 45 minutes away from here in Camelford...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
if ever i come down to my daughters must arrange a meet tho i dont like traveling a lot these days im in Aberystwyth . but you never know .@@AndysCornishCreations
Hmmm....I'm getting a Michael Bentine's Potty Time sort of vibe....
Hi Dave...
Haha... I see where you are coming from... I remember Michael Bentines potty time...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
really bad
Hi Rich...
I'm sorry that you didn't like it...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy