My grandad ran a lathe for Westinghouse for years. Back in those days I guess they let their workers buy old equipment, so when the company upgraded to a newer model, Pap bought the lathe he used on the factory floor and brought it home, right next to Grandma's washing machine in the cellar. One of the few clear memories I have of him as a little boy before he died is of him turning wood on that lathe. Seeing a lathe always reminds me of my grandparents' cellar; thanks for taking me back :)
That's a great story! Glad I was able help you with that memory. My grandad was a woodworker and I used to hang out with him in his shop. I miss those day's. Have a great day and thanks for watching.
Great memories! Not the same story, but reminds me of my grandpa working at his jewelers bench in the basement. Making all kinds of beautiful things the greatest generation no doubt! if only I could be half the man... Driving landing crafts on D Day to crafting diamond rings he did it all. RIP to Grandpas everywhere😢
Grandfathers that did cool things like this we'll never forget. It leaves a lasting mark on us that we'll keep for a lifetime. Your comment reminded me of my pop, who was an absolute hero to me. As a kid, I thought he was superman. He could cut the tree down, saw it up, and make all kinds of things out of it. If the saws and tools broke, he could fix them too. Good stuff here! Thanks boys
I'm guilty as sin. I maintain a plantation, all the fallen trees from the hurricaneS , got a lathe, drill press, wood shop, sawmill and chainsaws. And in good shape to work all day everyday. Practiced, i see between two or three sets ( of 3) per hour. Tea candles are cheap. 2.5 x $30 = $75 per hour. + -
A friend of mine made the same idea only out of old cedar fence post cut off but when the candle burned down the aluminum cup got so hot the post started burning lucky we were watching!
The cedar fence post was probably pretty dry. After I drill the hole I put a dip in the center with my gouge. That way the tin cup isn't touching the wood.
A thought to any safety conscious crafter: Boric Acid can possibly be infused into the top of one of these and may help prevent an unattended disaster. Anyone tried using Boric Acid treatments for reducing flammability. We used to treat cloth that way for theater productions. It satisfies the Fire department we had to get inspections with. They actually tested our sets and materials before we could admit any audiences to our shows.
@@CrackedCandyI use the gouge to remove some wood from the center. It makes it concave. That puts air space between the wood and tin from the tea light.
Love the simplicity of the project, and its esthetics. For any who see the beginnings of a Chicago fire, there is a relatively inexpensive liquid glass coating fire preventative. You can actually watch a video by one of the manufacturers using a treated piece of wood with a blowtorch. Did not even touch it. I know when I start making these out of all the dead mulberry trees on our property, I will use the coating to put peoples fears to rest. Great job. Thank you for the video.😊
He used a gum block on the sanding disc. I remember how I never had to buy those because it was cheaper to buy old gum soled shoes at the second hand stores. Haven't seen a pair in many years.
I haven’t turned a damn thing since 03 the lathe was always my favorite. Nice work no bs just turning,sanding and polishing awesome keep it up got a like and sub may have sparked an old love to reignite.
I have a few questions about the tools you used. What did you use to burn the inside edges of the detail on the cups? Was it a piece of steel wire? What did you use on the wood once it was sanded? Was it wax? Varnish? What did you use to clean your sanding pad once you put it on the end of your chuck? It looked like wet sponge, but you can only see it for a few seconds. Thank you
I use bailing wire to burn the lines. It's an abrasive cleaning stick for the sand paper. I use friction polish for finish. Here's a video of my mix. ua-cam.com/video/lfOWvvPd-cM/v-deo.html Thanks for watching!
Cutting down pine , wanting to use to make risers! What do I treat the wood with , leaving bark on, to make safe for inside house? Thanks, love the videos❤
I thought to myself ... "Uh, another highly salable turned item"! What could it be? When I realized it was yet another candle holder I was bummed out. Then I looked again and smiled. They *are* , in fact highly salable items. This project possesses the kind of appeal that drew me to wood turning over 40 years ago. The secret is the wood and the finish Think about it. Turn this exact design using furniture grade lumber and you've got what?......"Boring"! Thanks for bringing me this. It's good to be reminded that the uncommon timber used by turners is the real joy of turning. From a turner's point of view, these little candle holders are as basic as it gets. It's branch wood that's spindle turned between centers. All that said,... God , Nature, or what ever floats your boat, gave this branch of mystery wood a knee jerk eye appeal that adds up to an *Impulse Sale*. Just look at all that indescribable beauty (figure) hidden in there. It has a homestead family heirloom warmth! The holidays are fast approaching guys so crank up that lathe and make stuff. Turned Bird Houses and Circular Earring Racks are fun to make too! Wakodahatchee Chris
May I suggest You undercut the candle holders when you use the parting tool rather than making a flat surface. That way the item will stand on an outer rim and not wobble on the slightest bump in the surface you put them on.
Yeah, in the old days, we drilled hole in the wood cylinder, poured in some wax and stuck in a wick. No lathe required. Excellent firestarter. Best wishes!
You make this look so easy ive had to come back to it , was trying this this aft i made a right tatey hash of it , maybe next time i will get there ,my chisels weren't sharp enough so work on that ,make sure i dont turn it down too slim so the T light hole is too close to the edge of the wood , get the measurements right ! and have a quality forstner bit ,and a good quality drill bit to kick the hole off b4 the forstner bit ,right got it ,will try again lol , im fine welding overhead and doing pipelines but this new hobby is gonna take me time lol . Thanks for showing us again lol . Hey why did you change your lathe ? does it have a bigger chuck and more powerful motor ? i noticed it a white or cream one in your recent videos .
Keep trying! You'll get there! It's like anything else you have to practice. Just keep in mind the mistakes you make so you can avoid them next time. Pretty soon you'll run out of mistakes to make. I switched to the other lathe because it's quieter and smaller. I didn't need that big of one. Thanks for watching!
Hey awesome video was wondering about getting into doing stuff like this as a side hustle. What would be the price range for a set up like this or similar to it ?
I'm too cheap to buy a lathe so i took one of the wheels off of a heavy grinder with no speed controls and take sticks and thread those to fit on where the wheel went. It shakes like an earthquake and sometimes flings sticks at my head but it works. This is a good idea to go and try on that death trap.
Gotta ask, you're working so close to that four sided clamp holding the branch don't you ever fear that your blade might get in those tiny gaps? Knowing that it spins the opposite direction the chisel might hit you. Just curious whether it's your experience and steady hand or some clever design which I don't understand that prevents it from happening. Thanks!
I think your talking about the chuck jaws. I really don't think about it. Probably time and experience. With the angles, if it did catch it would push the tool down, not toward me. I do get close at times and I can see how it might make some people nervous. It makes the video more exciting, don't you think?
I guess that's that, I don't know all the English names for these parts. You're right. It spins counter clockwise, so it would go down. My bad. Either way, I too think you're just experienced and cautious enough to not see that as an issue. Thanks for the response. And yeah it makes the video more exciting! Proves your skill too!
@@RcWoodturning lol. I have had many cash generating hobbies. The problem is I have to spend so much on equipment & R&D to make that finished product i will likely never break even. I have now adopted the strategy that my hobbies are an expense not an endeavor.
Very nice concept and interesting use of what many would call firewood! One question - did you turn a tenon on the "foot" of the stock between centers and then mount in your chuck?
You should wood turn a fishing priest (small club for trout KO) I have one I carved out of a branch with a mora knife when I was 17. I then painted it with brown ink, still use it today but it has seen more use as a baton chopping wood, it's fish kill streak is 2 as I'm not a frequent fisher, I do like it tho
@@mikehunt8170 watch videos to see how people are doing it. One of the biggest fears is the wood coming off the lathe. If you drill a hole on each end so the drive center and live center are embedded into the wood it's a lot harder for the wood to come off the lathe. I would drill the holes about 1/2 inch deep. Don't spin the lathe to fast and just practice. The more you do it the more comfortable you will get. Stand to the side of the lathe when you start it so if the wood comes off you won't get hit.
@@RcWoodturning ...nuts...I'd have liked to come and hang out with you for a while...maybe pick your brain a little... Anyway, always enjoy your work...even tried a few of your pieces...I've found that turning branches is my favorite...so, thanks!!! Matt
@@_zhawkeye_9808I was thinking awhile back if there was a way to do some kind of video format in real time to have like a question and answer kind of thing and maybe do some demonstrations. Maybe like zoom or something. But I don't know.
I bought my dad a lathe and a large set of tools for Christmas 1989, he passed away last year and whilst going through his tools I found the lathe, still boxed up and never used, I am going to set it up and start turning. BTW what was that you used to colour the accents?
Sounds like a great way to honor your dad. I hope it serves you well. If your referring to the lines, I use bailing wire to burn the lines. Thanks for watching, and I hope you get a lot of joy from the lathe.
@@RcWoodturning Yea that! Thanks! Did you need to turn the lathe to the lowest speed to use the bit? I only have a HF lathe so I think slowest is 600 rpm, should that be safe enough?
So relaxing to watch, I’d love to be able to do this, but ,as my shop teacher told me, while point with missing digits” stop grab assing around,you might learn something.” I Did not .
This reminds me of that time when I never did anything like this.
I know what you mean. That happened to me about 3 years ago.
Thanks for watching!
Just go get an inexpensive wood lathe. You’ll be surprised at what you can do with it.
And still do.
I made a piece of wood and gave it as a Mother’s day gift. I of course rounded one end.
Just stay consistent.
My grandad ran a lathe for Westinghouse for years. Back in those days I guess they let their workers buy old equipment, so when the company upgraded to a newer model, Pap bought the lathe he used on the factory floor and brought it home, right next to Grandma's washing machine in the cellar. One of the few clear memories I have of him as a little boy before he died is of him turning wood on that lathe. Seeing a lathe always reminds me of my grandparents' cellar; thanks for taking me back :)
That's a great story! Glad I was able help you with that memory. My grandad was a woodworker and I used to hang out with him in his shop. I miss those day's.
Have a great day and thanks for watching.
Great memories! Not the same story, but reminds me of my grandpa working at his jewelers bench in the basement. Making all kinds of beautiful things the greatest generation no doubt! if only I could be half the man... Driving landing crafts on D Day to crafting diamond rings he did it all. RIP to Grandpas everywhere😢
Grandfathers that did cool things like this we'll never forget. It leaves a lasting mark on us that we'll keep for a lifetime. Your comment reminded me of my pop, who was an absolute hero to me. As a kid, I thought he was superman. He could cut the tree down, saw it up, and make all kinds of things out of it. If the saws and tools broke, he could fix them too. Good stuff here! Thanks boys
Wow amazing story
At first I was like, hellyeah I'd buy a smooth turned tree branch.
That would save a lot of work.😜
Same
😂 me too. Shows my inner animal. The lazy lion.
@@SuchtFaktorHoch10 My only response is, sit back, relax, and enjoy as many of my videos as you can.😁
😂
I'm personally just happy to see somebody making literally anything other than a bowl on a lathe
@@perochialjoe Ya, I don't do very many bowls. I get bored by it.
They're kinda small bowls for candles if you think about it.
At my school, everyone made a baseball bat. Nobody plays baseball in Eastern Europe 😉
That spinning sanding rope technique to burnish looks awesome
@@wapartist Thank you!
It's a piece of bailing wire. The friction from spinning creates the heat and leaves the burn lines.
Thanks for watching!
I'm always fascinated by wood working but dont have a set space for stuff like this. Really cool stuff, glad i stumbled on this.
Thank you!
I appreciate you watching!
Try to find a Makers space or community workshop to use.
Another one of these "why didn't I think of that" moments. Excellent 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
very nice and a great idea. Really enjoyed seeing a random tree branch turned into something useful and beautiful.
Thank you! 😊
Tree: 🗿
I mean that tree branch was also useful once, it did help us breath...
My dumbass thought you were making a pepper-mill , then I thought it was cups. I was not expecting candle holders 😂
I'm glad I could keep you in suspense! Thanks for watching!
No worries, I thought the same thing about the pepper mill 😅
U all must skim thru with the skip 10 sec button cuz he def put pics up of what was to come 😂
Spoiler alert
Saved me from watching. Thank you!
Genius idea. If you have the skills to do this, taking advantage of all the fallen wood seems so logical
Thank you!
Appreciate you watching!
I'm guilty as sin. I maintain a plantation, all the fallen trees from the hurricaneS , got a lathe, drill press, wood shop, sawmill and chainsaws. And in good shape to work all day everyday. Practiced, i see between two or three sets ( of 3) per hour. Tea candles are cheap. 2.5 x $30 = $75 per hour. + -
A friend of mine made the same idea only out of old cedar fence post cut off but when the candle burned down the aluminum cup got so hot the post started burning lucky we were watching!
The cedar fence post was probably pretty dry. After I drill the hole I put a dip in the center with my gouge. That way the tin cup isn't touching the wood.
A dip of what? Nice video by the way. Always wanted to buy one of these@@RcWoodturning
A thought to any safety conscious crafter: Boric Acid can possibly be infused into the top of one of these and may help prevent an unattended disaster. Anyone tried using Boric Acid treatments for reducing flammability. We used to treat cloth that way for theater productions. It satisfies the Fire department we had to get inspections with. They actually tested our sets and materials before we could admit any audiences to our shows.
@@CrackedCandyI use the gouge to remove some wood from the center. It makes it concave. That puts air space between the wood and tin from the tea light.
Beautiful work. Another, simple fix - LED candles!
That's it, this is what i'm doing now. This seems extremely therapeutic and meaningful!
Hope you enjoy. It's a lot of fun.
Did this once in HS and made a wooden pen. Wasn't very good but it was certainly a memorable experience
Those times aren't about how good you are. They're about the memories! I'm so glad this video is stirring up memories for people! I love it! 🙏
Doing stuff like this is so fulfilling to me. I probably made nothing useful. But im so happy doing it.
Sometimes I just start turning with no idea what I'm gonna make. Some of my best ideas come that way.
Gorgeous work Hope you had half as much fun making it as i did watching it
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Very cool. Kind of mesmerizing to watch.
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Ok this looks like so much fun, I’m mesmerized
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for watching!
Every time I watch one of these videos it always makes me want to go buy a whole woodworking setup. Fascinating stuff, great video!
Thank you! It's very relaxing and a lot of fun.
My mom would love candles like that 😊 they’re stunning! I get why they sale. I’d get one.
Thank you! If your a turner you could make her some for Christmas.
Thank you, I now know what my Dad-hobby will be.
@@oliverstianhugaas7493 Enjoy! It's a lot of fun.
Perfect project and product!
Thank you!
Beautiful work!
@@TimR1099 Thank you!
Love the simplicity of the project, and its esthetics. For any who see the beginnings of a Chicago fire, there is a relatively inexpensive liquid glass coating fire preventative. You can actually watch a video by one of the manufacturers using a treated piece of wood with a blowtorch. Did not even touch it. I know when I start making these out of all the dead mulberry trees on our property, I will use the coating to put peoples fears to rest. Great job. Thank you for the video.😊
Thank you!
Do you know the name of that coating by chance?
He used a gum block on the sanding disc. I remember how I never had to buy those because it was cheaper to buy old gum soled shoes at the second hand stores. Haven't seen a pair in many years.
I can't find those shoes either. But this was only like 5 bucks.
Thanks for watching!
@@RcWoodturning what's the reason for using a gum block? I've never seen this before.
@@FunkySpunkyJunkyit cleans the sawdust off the sand paper to make it fresh again.
I worked at a restaurant and had gum shoes - - thing is the bleach from cleaning the kitchen dissolves the gum soles of the shoes !!
@@peterdarr383easy fix, just stop cleaning!
Simple and easy. A must for a craft table.
Agreed! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for sharing your artisanship.
Thank you for watching!
That's beautiful!
Thank you!
very nice efficient workflow
Thank you!
Hey Rus, good to see more from you, missed your videos. Nice candle holders, quick and easy... Dan
Hey, thanks Dan!
Thank you. I’ve been looking forward to another video from you. This is great.
Thank you! It takes a lot of work to make a video and I've been experiencing some burn out, but trying to get back in it.
I was expecting, and thought they would look good with the burn lines at the top of the candle holder.
That would be a great way to go too. I do them both ways.
Thanks for watching!
Fast forward to the end to see the coolest toothpick ever imagined.
👍
I'm glad you're back, I was missing your videos.. Thanks!
Thank you! I was experiencing some burn out. Trying to get back in it.
Appreciate your patience.
@@RcWoodturning I'll keep you in prayer!
@@johnculver8707thank you! I appreciate that!
My nerdy ass thinking this was a lightsaber
Several thought that.
I’m glad it wasn’t just me
Nicely done!
Thank you!
Very nice. I'm always looking for ideas for my Laguna lathe.
Glad you like it! Maybe someday I'll have a laguna. Thanks for watching!
I have no idea why I watched this but I'm glad I did!
Thank you!
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Oh hell yeah! Those are way cool.
Thank you! I appreciate you watching!
Beautiful ❤
@@AuthorLaurieAnnSmith Thank you!
Not bad for a scrap piece of wood that just about anybody would throw away or burn.
@@randycarter2001 Thank you! I try to see the good and possibilities in everything. It's actually a very satisfying way to live.
Thanks for watching!
This was great. Makes me want one
Thank you! It's a lot of fun.
the leather/thread thing to burn a pattern into the wood is a cool idea!
@@ang3lic_flow3r_univ3rz3 It's actually a piece of bailing wire. Yes, it does work pretty good. A quick way to add detail.
Thanks for watching!
Great video!
Greetings from Vancouver Island British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦
Thank you! Enjoy the warm weather. I'm a few hours south of you.
Nice!
Thank you!
Hmmm Flammable Candle Holders.
@johngrass5888 That's possible if your irresponsible.
@@RcWoodturning respect to you :)
Just satisfying to watch
Thank you!
Appreciate you watching!
Very satisfying to watch for some reason…
Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I haven’t turned a damn thing since 03 the lathe was always my favorite. Nice work no bs just turning,sanding and polishing awesome keep it up got a like and sub may have sparked an old love to reignite.
Thank you! I appreciate that!
Try something quick and easy to start. Try to remember why you first enjoyed it.
Nice work, thanks for sharing. Full View and Like 👍
Thank you! I appreciate that!
I have a few questions about the tools you used. What did you use to burn the inside edges of the detail on the cups? Was it a piece of steel wire? What did you use on the wood once it was sanded? Was it wax? Varnish? What did you use to clean your sanding pad once you put it on the end of your chuck? It looked like wet sponge, but you can only see it for a few seconds. Thank you
I use bailing wire to burn the lines. It's an abrasive cleaning stick for the sand paper. I use friction polish for finish. Here's a video of my mix.
ua-cam.com/video/lfOWvvPd-cM/v-deo.html
Thanks for watching!
Cutting down pine , wanting to use to make risers! What do I treat the wood with , leaving bark on, to make safe for inside house?
Thanks, love the videos❤
I would use either shellac or polyethylene.
I love wood 🪵 😁
Me too! Thanks for watching!
🤭
Dude that's an incredible idea. Around how much do you sell a set of these for?
@@MaximilianStover Thank you!
$25.00
I thought to myself ... "Uh, another highly salable turned item"! What could it be? When I realized it was yet another candle holder I was bummed out. Then I looked again and smiled. They *are* , in fact highly salable items. This project possesses the kind of appeal that drew me to wood turning over 40 years ago. The secret is the wood and the finish Think about it. Turn this exact design using furniture grade lumber and you've got what?......"Boring"!
Thanks for bringing me this. It's good to be reminded that the uncommon timber used by turners is the real joy of turning. From a turner's point of view, these little candle holders are as basic as it gets. It's branch wood that's spindle turned between centers. All that said,... God , Nature, or what ever floats your boat, gave this branch of mystery wood a knee jerk eye appeal that adds up to an *Impulse Sale*. Just look at all that indescribable beauty (figure) hidden in there. It has a homestead family heirloom warmth!
The holidays are fast approaching guys so crank up that lathe and make stuff. Turned Bird Houses and Circular Earring Racks are fun to make too!
Wakodahatchee Chris
Thank you! I appreciate that! This was turned from cherry wood. So far I've never been disappointed with cherry.
Thanks for watching!
I appreciate it!
I can smell the wonderful burned wood. I wish I would work in a place like that.
Doesn't quite smell like a camp fire though.
May I suggest You undercut the candle holders when you use the parting tool rather than making a flat surface. That way the item will stand on an outer rim and not wobble on the slightest bump in the surface you put them on.
👍
Ooooh! Fire starters!!!
Ya, a lot of people think that.
Yeah, in the old days, we drilled hole in the wood cylinder,
poured in some wax and stuck in a wick. No lathe required.
Excellent firestarter.
Best wishes!
This reminds me of that time were I looked up at a tree and said to myself. Yep that's a tree.
@@LynnDakota-t9u It's nice when you can recognize a tree.
Master Craftsman
I wouldn't go that far.
@@RcWoodturning Don’t sell yourself short buddy you are creative.
You make this look so easy ive had to come back to it , was trying this this aft i made a right tatey hash of it , maybe next time i will get there ,my chisels weren't sharp enough so work on that ,make sure i dont turn it down too slim so the T light hole is too close to the edge of the wood , get the measurements right ! and have a quality forstner bit ,and a good quality drill bit to kick the hole off b4 the forstner bit ,right got it ,will try again lol , im fine welding overhead and doing pipelines but this new hobby is gonna take me time lol .
Thanks for showing us again lol .
Hey why did you change your lathe ? does it have a bigger chuck and more powerful motor ? i noticed it a white or cream one in your recent videos .
Keep trying! You'll get there! It's like anything else you have to practice. Just keep in mind the mistakes you make so you can avoid them next time. Pretty soon you'll run out of mistakes to make. I switched to the other lathe because it's quieter and smaller. I didn't need that big of one. Thanks for watching!
@@RcWoodturning Thanks for the encouragement will do when i get it right ,i might do it on my channel but give credit to yo lol .
Hey awesome video was wondering about getting into doing stuff like this as a side hustle. What would be the price range for a set up like this or similar to it ?
Thank you! I would guess you get a decent setup for a $1000 price range. Cheaper if your thrifty.
The thumbnail of this in my feed looked like schwarma or gyro meat. Which of course would consistently sell.
That sound delicious. But this has to much fiber.
@@RcWoodturning silly low fat options.
Technically that's a kind of turning too
I thought this was gonna be a model of the RS-28 Sarmat 3-stage Intercontinental ballistic missile
Wow, that's quite a specific project.
@@RcWoodturning I saw a diagram of it last night, your candle holder layout instantly reminded me of it! Very nice job
Oh that's cute
Thank you!
Looks very nice. I would buy them. Did you just give away the secret?
No. Let's just keep it between us.
Thanks for watching!
I'm too cheap to buy a lathe so i took one of the wheels off of a heavy grinder with no speed controls and take sticks and thread those to fit on where the wheel went. It shakes like an earthquake and sometimes flings sticks at my head but it works. This is a good idea to go and try on that death trap.
Be careful. Sounds dangerous.
Genius!
Thank you! Appreciate you watching!
Can tell me what was that you used for the finished you applied? Very nice and quick to turn out Thank you Larry
It's shellac from the can at the hardware store. I just add a little finish oil and apply it as a friction polish.
@@RcWoodturning Ok thanks for the reply and info I’ll have to try that.
Nice sir
Thank you!
Gotta ask, you're working so close to that four sided clamp holding the branch don't you ever fear that your blade might get in those tiny gaps? Knowing that it spins the opposite direction the chisel might hit you. Just curious whether it's your experience and steady hand or some clever design which I don't understand that prevents it from happening. Thanks!
I think your talking about the chuck jaws. I really don't think about it. Probably time and experience. With the angles, if it did catch it would push the tool down, not toward me. I do get close at times and I can see how it might make some people nervous. It makes the video more exciting, don't you think?
I guess that's that, I don't know all the English names for these parts.
You're right. It spins counter clockwise, so it would go down. My bad. Either way, I too think you're just experienced and cautious enough to not see that as an issue. Thanks for the response. And yeah it makes the video more exciting! Proves your skill too!
Yeah this reminds me of the time I spent thousands of dollars on a cnc lathe
That's a lot of money.
In just 83 years of work you will break even.
@@vahjayjayaddict Sounds like a math problem.
@@RcWoodturning lol. I have had many cash generating hobbies. The problem is I have to spend so much on equipment & R&D to make that finished product i will likely never break even. I have now adopted the strategy that my hobbies are an expense not an endeavor.
@@vahjayjayaddict Not sure what kind of hobbies you have. I have 2 lathes and more equipment then I'll ever use and I broke even a long time ago.
Verry good
Thank you!
Very nice concept and interesting use of what many would call firewood! One question - did you turn a tenon on the "foot" of the stock between centers and then mount in your chuck?
Thank you!
Yes I used a tenon.
You should wood turn a fishing priest (small club for trout KO)
I have one I carved out of a branch with a mora knife when I was 17. I then painted it with brown ink, still use it today but it has seen more use as a baton chopping wood, it's fish kill streak is 2 as I'm not a frequent fisher, I do like it tho
Ya I don't fish much anymore either. But I might be making some tire thumpers for a trucking company. I will do a video if that happens.
@@RcWoodturning that's pretty cool, I'll keep an eye on your channel, I like wood turning so you got a new sub 👍
Do you sell stuff btw?
Thank you! I appreciate that!
Right now I only sell at local craft fairs.
Yes, it's 3 am here too.
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are wood candle holders a good idea?
In what regard?
Got me! I thought they were going to be drinking cups.
Several people have said that.
Might sound like a stpuid question but what is the black string you used to burn the grooves black? Might yry to make some of these
There are no stupid questions. It's a piece of bailing wire. The friction from the spinning wood creates heat to burn the line.
@@RcWoodturning Thanks!
I am trying to learn to use a lathe but its terrifying, especially without having someone there that has first hand experience to guide me. Any tips?
@@mikehunt8170 watch videos to see how people are doing it. One of the biggest fears is the wood coming off the lathe. If you drill a hole on each end so the drive center and live center are embedded into the wood it's a lot harder for the wood to come off the lathe. I would drill the holes about 1/2 inch deep. Don't spin the lathe to fast and just practice. The more you do it the more comfortable you will get. Stand to the side of the lathe when you start it so if the wood comes off you won't get hit.
Fun. Havnt made these. What do they sell for jn your area?
This one around 20 bucks. But I don't do it for the money.
Clever
Thank you!
Ive always wondered how you determine the pressure applied to shave the piece down
It's not so much pressure. It's how much you engage the tool into the wood.
...hmmm...I believe I watched something like this in the past...🤔
Do you ever do shows around central Florida?
Matt
No. I'm on the west coast.
@@RcWoodturning ...nuts...I'd have liked to come and hang out with you for a while...maybe pick your brain a little...
Anyway, always enjoy your work...even tried a few of your pieces...I've found that turning branches is my favorite...so, thanks!!!
Matt
@@_zhawkeye_9808I was thinking awhile back if there was a way to do some kind of video format in real time to have like a question and answer kind of thing and maybe do some demonstrations. Maybe like zoom or something. But I don't know.
I bought my dad a lathe and a large set of tools for Christmas 1989, he passed away last year and whilst going through his tools I found the lathe, still boxed up and never used, I am going to set it up and start turning.
BTW what was that you used to colour the accents?
Sounds like a great way to honor your dad. I hope it serves you well. If your referring to the lines, I use bailing wire to burn the lines.
Thanks for watching, and I hope you get a lot of joy from the lathe.
I used to make little baseball bats for keychains when I took shop class in high school. $2 a pop, I was making money in class.
Key chains are still pretty popular.
How many time you spent toi create those 3 candles ? I'm curious 🤗
@@Jsm-Crypt-zx4te If I'm not filming video they take 10 to 15 minutes.
Also what kind of center/hollowing piece is that at 4:28? I think I may try to give making these a try since I'm just starting out :)
If your talking about the drill bit, it's a 1.5 inch forstner bit.
@@RcWoodturning Yea that! Thanks! Did you need to turn the lathe to the lowest speed to use the bit? I only have a HF lathe so I think slowest is 600 rpm, should that be safe enough?
@kiukle That should be fine. Just take it slow so you don't over heat the drill bit.
Have you ever nicked your tool rest with the saw?
No, but I hardly ever use it.
It's candle holders. They look nice.
Thank you!
Appreciate you watching!
Well done! What exactly did you use for the burnt-in stripe? Is this a wire?
Thank you! I used bailing wire.
What's a "tree brance" and where can I get one? 😮
Don't know. Never heard of it.
Nice job. I suggest you invest in a quality set of Forstner bits. The one you used didn't look very sharp.
Thanks!Yes definitely time to sharpen.
Well now I gonna have to buy something else and try it. He shouldn't have made it look so fun.
And I wasn't even trying!
@RcWoodturning
Well she's just gonna have live with I'll make her something for her birthday.
So relaxing to watch, I’d love to be able to do this, but ,as my shop teacher told me, while point with missing digits” stop grab assing around,you might learn something.”
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@@tomspence5830 I'm glad you enjoyed it! I appreciate you watching!
I can feel the wood flying into my eyes.....yeesh. You must wear safety goggles to watch this video!
I new it was making it thru the lens.
What was it you used to burn the lines with?
Bailing wire. I also use left over welding wire from my mig welder.
Thanks for watching!
Really cool!
Question for you. Could this have been done before power tools?
Thank you!
Yes it was called a treadle lathe. It was foot powered.
they built pyramids before they had power tools...
@@RcWoodturning I think you can turn up the RPMs on that lathe a notch or two. Seems a bit slow for finishing cuts.
If I may ask. How much would you sell the set for?
@@griner65 At the craft show they were $25.00 for the set. This is a basic design. Be creative with the design and you could get more.
How do you keep the bottom from cracking with the pith still in it?
And the inside from burning?
@@kiukle If the wood is dry you don't have to worry about it.
@@kiukle The tea lights don't get hot enough to ignite the wood.
@@RcWoodturning Oh I imagine people using actual candles...because people are people
This gives me an idea to do something similar, but instead of candle holders make salt and pepper shakers and a sugar dish.
That sounds like a great idea. I'm going to do salt & pepper shakers also. I have an interesting idea for them.
Thanks for watching!