Drew! This was so fun for Austin and I to watch! You’re the boss, man! Loved watching the process, woodturning videos are so satisfying and what a cool finished product. We love you and miss you and Britney! ❤️
am a big fan of what youre doing and you should just keep up, and then maybe you will be more popular, i in fact think this video was amazing. keep it up
This was so awesome! I am hoping to make a pair for me and one of my friends just wondering what can you use to get the same type of polish that you got in the video
I use a beeswax and mineral oil mix and it does a good job. Taking the time to sand your project well and using the shavings to burnish it makes a big difference. Good luck on your projects.
I've used Tung and Boiled Linseed oil before. However, I typically use mineral oil for my wands, followed by a finish I make myself. My finish contains beeswax, carnauba wax, mineral oil, and some citrus oils.
@DavidsonCrafts Also, I have another question. I was recommended by someone to mix Beeswax and Tung oil in a bowl over a pot of boiling water. Will this be OK?
Looks great, and I hope to get my stimulus check soon and buy my first lathe and make some of these. I have a question. Since the final product is only about 3/4 inch thick, why start with so thick a piece of wood? Seems like you could saw that in half and get a couple blanks from the same piece of wood. Is there a turning reason to start with a larger piece?
That's great! Woodturning is one of the best hobbies. I am so excited for you. You can definitely start with a smaller piece of wood. We started a little bigger for this one because there was some damage on it that we needed to get past. I have also found that depending on what you are making having a larger piece of wood can give you more support.
@@N-H4 Both my wife and I were considered 'essential' I barely lost any money at all during the entire 2 yr shutdown. Seemed foolish to just deny the money, but I wasnt behind on rent, or bills, or anything else, even after helping a friend, and a family member with theirs. I did buy a lathe made in the USA.
@@N-H4 No offense taken. I know that a lot of stimulus money was not used in the best way possible. For those in dire need, it was meant to help with rent and food. For those not in dire need, it was meant to be put back into the US economy to help struggling businesses. That is why I chose a US based company for my lathe instead of the chinese one I was looking at before. If you arent already, I strongly recommend trying out some basic woodworking. It is extremely rewarding on a personal level making something with your hands from scratch.
Great question. It’s not necessary to start with a perfect square but it does help with finding the center and will make your initial turning a little easier.
@@DavidsonCrafts I usually start with a rectangle, because the pieces I get come in that shape. But I fail miserably on finding the center. And my wands always come out uneven, not symmetrical. Sometimes the handle is to one side and the "blade" of the wand to the other hahaha .
Great wand and really pretty but I hope you didn't carry on using such large blanks for slim items, youre wasting an awful lot of wood and costing yourself a fortune.
@@tylerkuhl5343 in terms of wood turning thats actually about 4 wands worth of wood if you saw it lengthwise , and at often around £9 or £10 per blank, perhaps more for 2"x2" thats a lot of money to turn into shavings.
One of the most beautifull wand i ever saw
Thank you so much.
I've just started turning a few wands on my new (used) lathe, and enjoyed watching your process on this one. Great job!
That’s great. They are a really fun project. Thanks for watching.
Drew! This was so fun for Austin and I to watch! You’re the boss, man! Loved watching the process, woodturning videos are so satisfying and what a cool finished product. We love you and miss you and Britney! ❤️
Thank so much! I'm glad you enjoy my videos.
Wand turning has every turning exercise you need,If your wands turn out good so will your other jobs
Agreed. Thanks for watching.
am a big fan of what youre doing and you should just keep up, and then maybe you will be more popular, i in fact think this video was amazing.
keep it up
Thank you for your kind words. I love crafting and enjoy sharing it with others so you can count on more videos to come.
This was so awesome! I am hoping to make a pair for me and one of my friends just wondering what can you use to get the same type of polish that you got in the video
I use a beeswax and mineral oil mix and it does a good job. Taking the time to sand your project well and using the shavings to burnish it makes a big difference. Good luck on your projects.
Thank you!
What kind of tools are those? Looks interesting!
I used carbide-turning tools from Easy Wood Tools for most of this project. I hope that answers your question. Thanks for watching!
Hi, Did you use beeswax? Also would you recommend using it or maybe Tung, Mineral, Boiled linseed oil?
I've used Tung and Boiled Linseed oil before. However, I typically use mineral oil for my wands, followed by a finish I make myself. My finish contains beeswax, carnauba wax, mineral oil, and some citrus oils.
@@DavidsonCrafts Is beeswax ok to use because that's the only thing I can afford.
Of course.
@DavidsonCrafts Also, I have another question. I was recommended by someone to mix Beeswax and Tung oil in a bowl over a pot of boiling water. Will this be OK?
Looks great, and I hope to get my stimulus check soon and buy my first lathe and make some of these. I have a question. Since the final product is only about 3/4 inch thick, why start with so thick a piece of wood? Seems like you could saw that in half and get a couple blanks from the same piece of wood. Is there a turning reason to start with a larger piece?
That's great! Woodturning is one of the best hobbies. I am so excited for you. You can definitely start with a smaller piece of wood. We started a little bigger for this one because there was some damage on it that we needed to get past. I have also found that depending on what you are making having a larger piece of wood can give you more support.
stimulus checks are for bills and rent not a lathe
@@N-H4 Both my wife and I were considered 'essential' I barely lost any money at all during the entire 2 yr shutdown. Seemed foolish to just deny the money, but I wasnt behind on rent, or bills, or anything else, even after helping a friend, and a family member with theirs. I did buy a lathe made in the USA.
@@starhawke380 sorry about that I don't understand stimulus money a lot
@@N-H4 No offense taken. I know that a lot of stimulus money was not used in the best way possible. For those in dire need, it was meant to help with rent and food. For those not in dire need, it was meant to be put back into the US economy to help struggling businesses. That is why I chose a US based company for my lathe instead of the chinese one I was looking at before. If you arent already, I strongly recommend trying out some basic woodworking. It is extremely rewarding on a personal level making something with your hands from scratch.
Is it necessary to be a perfect square?
Great question. It’s not necessary to start with a perfect square but it does help with finding the center and will make your initial turning a little easier.
@@DavidsonCrafts I usually start with a rectangle, because the pieces I get come in that shape. But I fail miserably on finding the center. And my wands always come out uneven, not symmetrical. Sometimes the handle is to one side and the "blade" of the wand to the other hahaha .
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Great wand and really pretty but I hope you didn't carry on using such large blanks for slim items, youre wasting an awful lot of wood and costing yourself a fortune.
He used like a 2x2 to cut a 1x1...? How much waste would be an acceptable amount lol
@@tylerkuhl5343 in terms of wood turning thats actually about 4 wands worth of wood if you saw it lengthwise , and at often around £9 or £10 per blank, perhaps more for 2"x2" thats a lot of money to turn into shavings.
@TalRohan geez I wouldn't wanna have to worry about that small amount. I mean I don't know the exact dimensions but I wouldn't let it ruin your day
Thanks. That blank was a little larger than what I typically use. In my defense, that particular blank was cut from a log in a firewood pile.
@@DavidsonCrafts ah yes good stuff, Ive used my fair share of firewood bits too.