I know this is an older video, but man, your tool control amazes me every time I watch one of your videos I’ve made these birds before myself but never was able to turn the eyes. After I drilled the eye holes, I put a drop of black starbond on and cheated. Maybe one day I’ll have enough control to turn those eyes like you do.
Lewis, I love it! It's a perfect (impulse buy ) craft show project. You paid attention to the growth rings that dictated the most logical placement of the beak, eyes and feet. I've created a "Klondike Lewis" sub-folder under my "Wood - Turning" folder. Thanks! Wakodahatchee Chris
Awww he is so cute! I was thinking the same thing when you said bowling pin 😆😆 what cool little project Lewis. Been trying to get my teen aged grandsons to try turning. They see me covered in shavings and look at me like I'm nuts.
Nice little bird, Lewis. I enjoy watching these, but I find it takes me nearly the same setup and finishing time, be it a small or large project. That's me and my paralysis. But it's also less enjoyable wood removal than bigger pieces. :) Still grateful for ideas for turning with my daughter and another midweek video from you. Cheers!
Beautiful work and a fun little project, Lewis. I’m sure there will be plenty of those little fellas around in the next little while. Awesome video, my friend. 😃😃👍👍
These ones are penguins, ua-cam.com/video/iPDrMkpJdpw/v-deo.html . I was thinking ducks or geese but they do have a pointy bill so who is to say! Thank you for watching Claude!
I'm loving your videos in this series it's really fun to try to follow along at home! As a newbie I'm struggling with getting quality tools mine are awful and getting hold of hardwood I'm realising why people don't turn small delicate things in pine! Thanks for all the great content can't wait to see what's next!
Thanks Ben! If you can avoid using a scraper on pine and stick to gouges as much a possible you will get a better finish off the tool. If you need to use a scraper keep it very sharp especially on the last couple passes. Thank you for watching!
Hello from Scotland, I have been watching a number of your videos and find them fascinating even though I am still to take the plunge and purchase my first lathe. I notice you speed up some of your videos (for obvious reasons) and I wondered if, for those of us new to all of this, if you could perhaps put a little subtitle in with what tool you are using so we novices might better understand how each one works and the cuts it makes in practice. Appreciate this is more work in the editing suite but I know I would find it informative. Thank you for the inspiration.
Lewis, As a newbie turner, I particularly love your channel. I am amazed how clean a cut you get using gouges. Can I second another viewer by asking you to indicate which tool you are using? It would be a great help. Also, a demonstration of gouge techniques would be wonderful. Finally, I am making snowmen with Milliput faces and buttons, but my faces are sometimes very irregular. Is there an easy way to create perfect eyes, nose, and mouth positions for a snowman? As all my snowmen are different sizes, I cannot make a template. Many thanks again for all your videos. Don, and best wishes from Edinburgh, Scotland.
Thank you Don, you are too kind. I will try to put something together on gouges or a future video. I wouldn't worry about Snowman facial features not being precise. The randomness makes them unique and shows they are hand made not mass produced. If you look at the animal videos I've made you will see how I get them close by marking a partial circumference line on the head while the piece is still on the lathe. That will get you very close. Thank you for watching!
I do use it on many pieces but not all. I use mylands which I get from woodslee summercraft in Ontario. I then thin it with lacquer thinner 20% thinner/80% mylands.
It appears that the uninitiated find this video instructive. I would argue that using a spindle gouge upside down as a scraper is unorthodox. Your overall use of scrapers is typically done by beginners since they tear the fibers rather than cutting them. Once the piece is rounded you should be able to do all other work to completion by using the SKEW. Of course it takes skill but it eliminates tear outs and sanding. This video may be useful to anyone who's interested in the art of turning, rather than simply projects that sell. ua-cam.com/video/wW7yvry5GN4/v-deo.html ENJOY!!😀
Anybody else get mesmerized by the colouring on the chuck as it spun?
Haha, I had to watch it to see what you meant. It is kind of mesmerizing. Thanks for watching!
Cute little feller. Well done Lewis.
Thank you Doug!
cute little bird Lewis! you and Andy Paramore should put all your little guys together, and have a zoo!
Thanks Dave, I don’t know who Andy is but I’ll look him up. I’m getting quite a collection here. Thanks for watching!
@@TheKlondikeCraftsman Andy's Cornish Creations.
Love this little guy Lewis
Thank you Gav!
Nice! Looked like a bowling pin. Watched without sound first time. Nice project.
Thanks Chris, I appreciate it buddy!
I know this is an older video, but man, your tool control amazes me every time I watch one of your videos I’ve made these birds before myself but never was able to turn the eyes. After I drilled the eye holes, I put a drop of black starbond on and cheated. Maybe one day I’ll have enough control to turn those eyes like you do.
There is no cheating, starbond, wood, stick on googly eyes are all just fine. I appreciate the compliment and you watching!
At first I thought you were making a small mallet 🤦🏻♂️. 14.42 I did actually chuckle out loud, love Happy Feet. Nice one 👊thank you
Thanks Michael, I appreciate it!
Brilliant Lewis. My collection of these videos is getting bigger.
Take care my friend.
Cheers, Huw
Thank Huw, I appreciate you watching as always!
Great fun little project, thanks!
It was fun Paully! Thanks for watching!
Great little project. I don't do shows anymore but when I did, I realized real fast I needed "smalls" and they paid for my entry fee.
Thanks Lee! I don’t do shows anymore either but these are the thinks that move for certain! Thank you for watching!
Very nicely done Lewis
Thank you Barry!
So cute!
Thank you Sue!
Lewis what a great little project well done mate.
Thank so much Alan!
Cute
Thank you, I appreciate you watching!
very cool thanks
Thank you Brian!
Very cute.
Thank you Ed!
Just found your channel and I really like your way of demonstrating and sharing such lovely projects. Thank you, I will keep a look out for more.
Thank you Gordon! I have been very tied up for some time now but will be back at regular content soon!
I enjoyed watching the video and the result certainly made me smile. Nice one!
Thank you Howard! These little projects are fun.
Great idea and work
Thank you, I appreciate it
Love it Lewis, looks great
Thank you Gary!
Cool project
Thank you!
Great fun!
The best fun yes! Thanks for watching!
Very cool idea. Thank you for sharing your video.
Thanks for watching Mark!
that's just so cute!!! Thank you so much for being such a good mentor!!!
Thank you Gayle, I appreciate it!
This is a very cute project. It would probably sell at The Maker's Collective store we have our stuff in.
Thank Maria, these little
awesome job Lewis
Thanks Shane!
Lewis, I love it! It's a perfect (impulse buy ) craft show project. You paid attention to the growth rings that dictated the most logical placement of the beak, eyes and feet. I've created a "Klondike Lewis" sub-folder under my "Wood - Turning" folder.
Thanks! Wakodahatchee Chris
Edit: I should have said "wood grain" instead of growth rings. I sure wish UA-cam permitted comment editing. 😉
Those little things sell very well for sure. I always try to use the grain as a reference, just makes sense to me!
Same thing in my world Chris! Thanks for watching buddy
Awww he is so cute! I was thinking the same thing when you said bowling pin 😆😆 what cool little project Lewis. Been trying to get my teen aged grandsons to try turning. They see me covered in shavings and look at me like I'm nuts.
Thanks Jane! If you can get them started you will have them hooked! Thanks for watching!
Another excellent idea. Tx
Thanks Daryl, something I saw on Pinterest I believe.
very cute
Thank you!
That is cool. Great idea and thank you for sharing Lewis.
Thanks Jiggsy, I appreciate it buddy!
Another great beginner video. I am loving it.
I appreciate you watching Len! Thanks
Nice one Lewis! Made me smile at the end. A very cute project.
Cheers, Rick
Thanks Rick, very fun one!
I just love your channel. Something about it that's peaceful and clam. Great little project 👍 Keep'm turning!
Thanks PJ, I really appreciate it!
Nice little bird, Lewis. I enjoy watching these, but I find it takes me nearly the same setup and finishing time, be it a small or large project. That's me and my paralysis. But it's also less enjoyable wood removal than bigger pieces. :) Still grateful for ideas for turning with my daughter and another midweek video from you. Cheers!
Thank you Jay! I used to have the same issue, now I just go at it.
Excellent demonstration and step by step information. 👍👏
Thanks! I appreciate you watching!
Beautiful little project Lewis. Well done.
Thank you Jack!
Thank you for sharing
Thank you for Norman !
Nice, another I must try. You make it look so easy.
Thanks! I appreciate you watching!
Mil gracias por su atención y apoyo muchas felicidades
Thank you for watching!
Love this video. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Carl, I appreciate you watching !
Beautiful work and a fun little project, Lewis. I’m sure there will be plenty of those little fellas around in the next little while. Awesome video, my friend. 😃😃👍👍
Thank you Gord! Lots of fun little things on my shelves here lately! Thanks for watching buddy!
That is adorable! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, I appreciate it!
Nice looking bird. I may be giving that a go. Doubt it will be as neat as yours but it's worth a try. 👍👍👍
Thank you Simon, Im sure yours will be the very best!
Great job Lewis. Thanks for sharing all these cool ideas.
Thanks! I appreciate you watching!
Thank you so much, great ideas and good way to practice with the gouge on profiles. Stay well
Thank you for watching, I appreciate it! it is good practice for working on finish off the tool.
Cute penguin!??
These ones are penguins, ua-cam.com/video/iPDrMkpJdpw/v-deo.html . I was thinking ducks or geese but they do have a pointy bill so who is to say! Thank you for watching Claude!
I'm loving your videos in this series it's really fun to try to follow along at home! As a newbie I'm struggling with getting quality tools mine are awful and getting hold of hardwood I'm realising why people don't turn small delicate things in pine! Thanks for all the great content can't wait to see what's next!
Thanks Ben! If you can avoid using a scraper on pine and stick to gouges as much a possible you will get a better finish off the tool. If you need to use a scraper keep it very sharp especially on the last couple passes. Thank you for watching!
New to your channel, love it all, new also to woodturning, learning so much from your videos, thanks for sharing very much appreciated for sure!!
Thanks August! I appreciate you watching!
It still takes a skill like yours.
Thanks Ronnie, this is a pretty low skill level project. Lower skill just means more sanding usually.!
Lovely piece, you make it look so simple.
Thank you Andy, I appreciate you watching!
Excellent video Lewis. Always fun little projects for beginners and experienced turners. Well done 👏
Thank you Joseph!
I'm amazed how much wood you cut so quickly. How do you do it?
Very sharp tools! Thanks so much for watching!
Hello from Scotland, I have been watching a number of your videos and find them fascinating even though I am still to take the plunge and purchase my first lathe. I notice you speed up some of your videos (for obvious reasons) and I wondered if, for those of us new to all of this, if you could perhaps put a little subtitle in with what tool you are using so we novices might better understand how each one works and the cuts it makes in practice. Appreciate this is more work in the editing suite but I know I would find it informative. Thank you for the inspiration.
Hey, welcome to the channel! Yes I will try to do that! I appreciate you watching!
Another great idea I've gotten from you it's a sweet piece thanks for sharing 👍
Thank you Tim, I appreciate it!
Nice work. Butternut? Hard to find in my area.
Thanks Keith, I try to get any that becomes available. Thanks for watching!
Lewis, As a newbie turner, I particularly love your channel. I am amazed how clean a cut you get using gouges. Can I second another viewer by asking you to indicate which tool you are using? It would be a great help. Also, a demonstration of gouge techniques would be wonderful. Finally, I am making snowmen with Milliput faces and buttons, but my faces are sometimes very irregular. Is there an easy way to create perfect eyes, nose, and mouth positions for a snowman? As all my snowmen are different sizes, I cannot make a template. Many thanks again for all your videos. Don, and best wishes from Edinburgh, Scotland.
Thank you Don, you are too kind. I will try to put something together on gouges or a future video. I wouldn't worry about Snowman facial features not being precise. The randomness makes them unique and shows they are hand made not mass produced. If you look at the animal videos I've made you will see how I get them close by marking a partial circumference line on the head while the piece is still on the lathe. That will get you very close. Thank you for watching!
Nice project. What kind of lacquer do you use?
Rust oleum is the brand. If you look at the bunny video I believe I show the can. Thanks for watching Noel!
Hi, do you use a sanding sealer on your turnings? And if so what kind ? I Am in Canada . Appreciate your response
I do use it on many pieces but not all. I use mylands which I get from woodslee summercraft in Ontario. I then thin it with lacquer thinner 20% thinner/80% mylands.
It appears that the uninitiated find this video instructive. I would argue that using a spindle gouge upside down as a scraper is unorthodox. Your overall use of scrapers is typically done by beginners since they tear the fibers rather than cutting them. Once the piece is rounded you should be able to do all other work to completion by using the SKEW. Of course it takes skill but it eliminates tear outs and sanding.
This video may be useful to anyone who's interested in the art of turning, rather than simply projects that sell.
ua-cam.com/video/wW7yvry5GN4/v-deo.html ENJOY!!😀
Thanks for watching
12:32 sounds like me…
I couldnt imagine what you meant, great sense of humor! thank so much for watching!
Hİ 👋👍👌
Hello!
А где же крылышки?(((((
it is a walking bird, just a simple thing. Thank you for watching!