I love it when you do the hollowing. It looks like the wood just melts away as the tool moves in toward the center. This is an outstanding egg cup. The proportions are dead on. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.😀😀
Valuable demonstration in my case. The view from the camera taught me that I've been placing my tool rest too close to the work when using a skew. The rest of the video is excellent as well!
I just wanted to thank you. I've been following your work since the 90s--your books and videos have taught me more than any other woodworker. Box making in particular, and "The Art of Turned Bowls" is fantastic! Would it be possible to do an episode on design (curves, proportions, etc)?
Richard, I have to tell you this story. I was at a carnival/ fair with my 6 year old daughter. I made several attempts to go into the wood turning exhibition tent, but she just wanted to go on ride after ride. Eventually standing outside the tent I said “ come on, we’ll just go in and see what he’s doing “. She said “I KNOW what he’s doing, making sawdust!”😂
Always something to learn. Using a steel ruler for sanding the back, along with the slightly skewed parting tool to delve slightly deeper towards the base.
The speed at which you work is amazing! Absolute pleasure to watch. You have also been a huge influence on me! I’m always thinking “What would Richard do?” I watch all your videos multiple times and each time I see something that clicks and I finally slap my forehead and think “I get it!” I keep building my skills and I keep trying to move in your direction! Thanks for all you do!
Very cool project. Really appreciate seeing the detail in turning this. Looking forward to the next one as well. Definitely going to have a go at these.
All but the centre of the base was already sanded and commercially re-chucking to remove the small ring adds too much to the retail price. I learnt long ago that only woodturners worry about such things.
A very lovely little egg cup. Looking forward to the next one. Have you find uses for the small amount of wood left over after making one of these? I'm thinking soon putting fresh wax on won't be necessary any more, the sock will be so loaded with it it will be enough! Thanks for another educational and entertaining video.
As a novice turner, this is an ideal project for me and so expertly and quickly demonstrated - excellent! When you say, the bees wax will wash off in the first wash, what then would the customer/user do to protect the wood in future use and washes?
Typically just use, wash up, and let drain. Just as you would with a wooden chopping or bread board. Or you you could oil it with a cooking oil or paste wax. The more wood is used, the better it tends to look. I'll be making a video showing the wood I use and discuss maintenance.
@@RichardRaffanwoodturning Thank you for the explanation. I have no doubt, if I make one and give it to somebody, this will be the first question. 😄 Now I know the answer.
Excellent video Richard, picked up some good skew tips in this one. I wonder who it was that asked about Egg Cups, lol? Thank you for indulging me. Looking forward to the next one with the attached plate, which looks very interesting.
Great video as always. Always a pleasure to see a true master of the tools work with so much ease. After watching many of your videos I am intrigued by the sand paper that you use, especially the color coated backs. Do you know if a supplier in the USA?
Molto soddisfatto è da molto poco che ti seguo mi hai dato lo spunto per portauovo non sapevo che sei un professionista del mestiere un saluto da Genova
Richard, thanks for all you have given back to woodturning. Lover all your videos, expertise and insights. One question about your 1/2 in spindle gouge. It looks larger than I expected it to be. Is the bar stock 1/2 in or the flute 1/2 in?
each time you apply wax with a rag I remember with a smile in my face when the administrator of a woodturner's facebook group banned me for explain that isnt dangerous if you dont wrap your fingers. "banned for promote injuries than can be fatal..."
Best to copy what you see. Measure an egg and go from there. It's not difficult an you come up with your version. For stability the base needs to be wider than the egg.
Clean?? If you mean removing rust, you can spray the blade with WD40 or silicon and rub them down with 240 abrasive, then wipe them clean with a rag. If you mean sticky dust on a bevel, you can prise that off. Otherwise turnign tools don't need much attention other than keeping the edge sharp. Every time it crosses your mind the tool might not be as sharp as it could be, re-sharpen it.
@@RichardRaffanwoodturning Thank you very much for sharing your information. I am positive that it will be very helpful. And thank you also for sharing your videos. They are very inspiring.
Off the subject a bit ... has the Emerald Ash Borer struck in Australia yet? We have lost millions of ash trees in North America, and much of the wood is being destroyed because many of the politicians don't seem to understand the borer only goes into the bark and cambium cell layer. A real pity!
I've not heard that Emerald Ash Borer is in Australia, but we have other borers of course. Elms are not native and there aren't that many grown. I was in Britain in the 1970s when Dutch Elm Disease killed trees as they stood, It was a bonanza for the timber mills in Devonshire.
Thanks do people still use these ? iv'e never seen one in person in 65 years only in movies still cool oh i live in usa so it might be a cultural thing
People sure do, my stepfather collects them, and has quite a few from all over the world. Myself and Miss 13 often have breakfast together of Eggs from our chooks in ceramic egg cups, but they don't have the elegance of wood.
I have never had a soft boiled egg, but now I want to make an egg cup, just to try a soft boiled egg the fancy way. Gotta get a second mortgage so I can buy some eggs...
@@naturaIIydifferent If you want the flavour of the runny yolk without the mess, you can refrigerate the eggs after boiling. That's what we do to make easy snacks during the day. We use an egg boiler though, it does 6 at a time, and uses way less water and power than pot boiling, while producing consistent outcomes. Also, soft-boiled eggs haven't had the nutrients cooked out, while hard-boiled can have Sulphur (the dark greenish layer) starting to form around the yolk and not taste is nice. Look into getting chickens, it's well worth the effort. Ours free-range with our Jersey Cow, Sheep, Ducks, Geese and Turkeys.
Eggs are so expensive in America, that I'll be giving an egg cup to my wife for the Valentines Day 😂
As always, great video, dear Richard!
😂🤣How much is an egg in America mr Jake??
@@mrcud the white egg is about 12 bucks a dozen... brown egg is almost the cost of a ribeye steak! 😭🤣
10.39 - the ruler trick - invaluable thanks Richard 👍
omg the skew made fast work maybe one day i will get there
Just wanted to say how thankful I am for these videos with Richard's teachings, available for all to see. Thank you.
The use of the skew chisel is highly interesting , then that of the hollowing gouge , every step in fact , thanks !
I love it when you do the hollowing. It looks like the wood just melts away as the tool moves in toward the center. This is an outstanding egg cup. The proportions are dead on. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.😀😀
Valuable demonstration in my case. The view from the camera taught me that I've been placing my tool rest too close to the work when using a skew. The rest of the video is excellent as well!
Like that you give real measurments, which I prefer, along with metric.
I'm one of many trying to reeducate the imperialists.
I just wanted to thank you. I've been following your work since the 90s--your books and videos have taught me more than any other woodworker. Box making in particular, and "The Art of Turned Bowls" is fantastic! Would it be possible to do an episode on design (curves, proportions, etc)?
It's in the pipeline.
@@RichardRaffanwoodturning Oh nice! Thanks.
@@RichardRaffanwoodturning Awesome! I was hoping for this.
excellent video, thank you
Good job ❤❤❤
It’s always a pleasure to watch you turn. I’m learning much from you. You are a wonderful inspiration.
Richard, I have to tell you this story. I was at a carnival/ fair with my 6 year old daughter. I made several attempts to go into the wood turning exhibition tent, but she just wanted to go on ride after ride. Eventually standing outside the tent I said “ come on, we’ll just go in and see what he’s doing “. She said “I KNOW what he’s doing, making sawdust!”😂
... and not a ride in sight.
Always something to learn.
Using a steel ruler for sanding the back, along with the slightly skewed parting tool to delve slightly deeper towards the base.
The speed at which you work is amazing! Absolute pleasure to watch. You have also been a huge influence on me! I’m always thinking “What would Richard do?” I watch all your videos multiple times and each time I see something that clicks and I finally slap my forehead and think “I get it!” I keep building my skills and I keep trying to move in your direction! Thanks for all you do!
Very cool project. Really appreciate seeing the detail in turning this. Looking forward to the next one as well. Definitely going to have a go at these.
I'm always in awe of your skill! you make it all appear so easy. Thank you for sharing and I'm also looking forward to your next video.
This video is fantastic! There is so many small details here. Both for the beginner and the bit more experienced ones.
Beautiful egg cup Richard.
Thank you, I’m going to make a few this winter
Your videos are always such a pleasure!
That was excellent! Beautiful example for using lathe tools!
Beautiful work, elegant shape; in order to succeed in this way, one must already have a few tens of thousands of products behind him. Fantastic!
Great skill building project. I was surprised that you didn't finish it off with a jam chuck, though you did mention it. Great video Richard.
All but the centre of the base was already sanded and commercially re-chucking to remove the small ring adds too much to the retail price. I learnt long ago that only woodturners worry about such things.
A very lovely little egg cup. Looking forward to the next one. Have you find uses for the small amount of wood left over after making one of these? I'm thinking soon putting fresh wax on won't be necessary any more, the sock will be so loaded with it it will be enough! Thanks for another educational and entertaining video.
The blocks remaining in the chuck are usually kept for making jam chucks and occasionally boxes or small bowls.
Nice project, Thanks!
Hey, you turn just like I do, only twenty times better!
As a novice turner, this is an ideal project for me and so expertly and quickly demonstrated - excellent! When you say, the bees wax will wash off in the first wash, what then would the customer/user do to protect the wood in future use and washes?
Typically just use, wash up, and let drain. Just as you would with a wooden chopping or bread board. Or you you could oil it with a cooking oil or paste wax. The more wood is used, the better it tends to look. I'll be making a video showing the wood I use and discuss maintenance.
@@RichardRaffanwoodturning Thank you for the explanation. I have no doubt, if I make one and give it to somebody, this will be the first question. 😄 Now I know the answer.
Excellent video Richard, picked up some good skew tips in this one. I wonder who it was that asked about Egg Cups, lol? Thank you for indulging me. Looking forward to the next one with the attached plate, which looks very interesting.
Thanks for the prompt.
@@RichardRaffanwoodturning haha, no worries, was a lot to learn in this one, watched it twice.
Great video as always. Always a pleasure to see a true master of the tools work with so much ease. After watching many of your videos I am intrigued by the sand paper that you use, especially the color coated backs. Do you know if a supplier in the USA?
This is a common question. Craft Supplies in Provo should carry Colour Coded Grit.
Thank y for the information.
Molto soddisfatto è da molto poco che ti seguo mi hai dato lo spunto per portauovo non sapevo che sei un professionista del mestiere un saluto da Genova
Richard, thanks for all you have given back to woodturning. Lover all your videos, expertise and insights.
One question about your 1/2 in spindle gouge. It looks larger than I expected it to be. Is the bar stock 1/2 in or the flute 1/2 in?
It's a Henry Taylor and Sheffield-made, therefore with a ⅓-in flute.
he does things with metal mortal men only dream of
Good job... is the second video on line too??
It's the next to go online.
each time you apply wax with a rag I remember with a smile in my face when the administrator of a woodturner's facebook group banned me for explain that isnt dangerous if you dont wrap your fingers. "banned for promote injuries than can be fatal..."
This must be someone using paper towels - the expensive and wasteful approach to polishing on the lathe.
I would have liked some dimensions or a plan.
Best to copy what you see. Measure an egg and go from there. It's not difficult an you come up with your version. For stability the base needs to be wider than the egg.
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i from west tn what is a egg cup for?
Sir. I am a beginner in wood turning. May I ask the proper way to clean my tools? Thank you for your time.
Clean?? If you mean removing rust, you can spray the blade with WD40 or silicon and rub them down with 240 abrasive, then wipe them clean with a rag. If you mean sticky dust on a bevel, you can prise that off. Otherwise turnign tools don't need much attention other than keeping the edge sharp. Every time it crosses your mind the tool might not be as sharp as it could be, re-sharpen it.
@@RichardRaffanwoodturning Thank you very much for sharing your information. I am positive that it will be very helpful. And thank you also for sharing your videos. They are very inspiring.
Off the subject a bit ... has the Emerald Ash Borer struck in Australia yet? We have lost millions of ash trees in North America, and much of the wood is being destroyed because many of the politicians don't seem to understand the borer only goes into the bark and cambium cell layer. A real pity!
I've not heard that Emerald Ash Borer is in Australia, but we have other borers of course. Elms are not native and there aren't that many grown. I was in Britain in the 1970s when Dutch Elm Disease killed trees as they stood, It was a bonanza for the timber mills in Devonshire.
Nice work. Your use of floppy cloths near spinning tools does give me the sweats though!
Cloths are fine for polishing providing they are never wrapped around fingers.
Pozdravujem, aký olej používate na výrobky. Ďakujem 👍👍👍
Varený ľanový olej - Boiled linseed oil
Wow. You can afford eggs!
Thanks do people still use these ? iv'e never seen one in person in 65 years only in movies still cool oh i live in usa so it might be a cultural thing
People sure do, my stepfather collects them, and has quite a few from all over the world. Myself and Miss 13 often have breakfast together of Eggs from our chooks in ceramic egg cups, but they don't have the elegance of wood.
Maybe not in the USA but there are definitely clutches of eggcup users around he world.
@@RichardRaffanwoodturning Clutches!!! Love it.
I have never had a soft boiled egg, but now I want to make an egg cup, just to try a soft boiled egg the fancy way. Gotta get a second mortgage so I can buy some eggs...
@@naturaIIydifferent If you want the flavour of the runny yolk without the mess, you can refrigerate the eggs after boiling. That's what we do to make easy snacks during the day. We use an egg boiler though, it does 6 at a time, and uses way less water and power than pot boiling, while producing consistent outcomes. Also, soft-boiled eggs haven't had the nutrients cooked out, while hard-boiled can have Sulphur (the dark greenish layer) starting to form around the yolk and not taste is nice. Look into getting chickens, it's well worth the effort. Ours free-range with our Jersey Cow, Sheep, Ducks, Geese and Turkeys.