Woodturning Miniatures

I decided to try my hand at woodturning a miniature box.
This one is 1.75" tall x 1.25" wide, made from a red oak stair spindle.
“Many of the woods I use are from trees that are cut down for construction. This is wood that would otherwise be burned or end up in a landfill.
To me, it is exciting to find the hidden beauty in a chunk of wood. Even a very plain piece of wood offers design opportunities. When working with plain wood, I often enhance the wood by carving or burning. My carved and burned designs mimic textures and patterns found in nature.
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Disclaimer:
my videos are for entertainment purposes only. When using tools or machinery, always read and understand the manufacturer's guidelines and safety instructions.
the methods I use may not be the safest, so please, be responsible for your own safety!

[@user-sc7hb1ci9m]

Bonjour. J'aime beaucoup ce genre de miniature ,cela fait le bonheur des enfants quand ils jouent à la dinette .Je trouve que c'est agréable à tourner et on peut réaliser tout un ensemble.Ca change du plastique .Merci pour cette vidéo passionnante👍

[@spiritwynd]

Thank you so much! That is my plan, to make a whole set! Plates, bowls, cups and all the rest!

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Heather...
Beautiful little box... well done...
Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@spiritwynd]

Thank you so much Andy!

[@chrisdodds3383]

Nice little piece Heather. It’s fun doing small projects 👍

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks!
I see a few of these being made in my future

[@valeriehenschel1590]

Very nicely done. If you do not have one, consider investing in a D-Way parting tool. It is slightly wedge shaped, and would allow you to undercut the bottom in one smooth stroke. No burning, and creates a narrow kerf. Well worth the investment in time and effort saved.

[@spiritwynd]

I'll look into it, Valerie! Thanks 😊

[@TheMessyStudio]

That's really cool, Heather!

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Billy 😊

[@barry.w.christie]

Absolutely gorgeous ... I smiled when you fitted the lid for the first time and it got stuck (been there, done that) ... what a cracking project 👍

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Barry! At least it was easy to pry off! I've had to use a knife on some to pry them off! Lol
Heather 🇨🇦

[@jimselby1787]

Very nice, Heather.

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Jim!

[@SpunbyGreenJeans]

Nice little box!

[@spiritwynd]

Thank you 😊

[@toddatglencovewoodworks]

That’s a neat little box Heather. Have you considered taking an Allen wrench and grinding it flat on the short side (make a handle for the longer side to go into)? That might be easier for hollowing out something that small. 😊

[@spiritwynd]

I have definite looked into making this hollowing tool, just haven't taken the time to do it!

[@wardwilson3216]

Very nice, Heather

[@spiritwynd]

Thank you Ward🙂

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Very nice. Great design.

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Doug

[@mynghequetoi]

great class!!!

[@spiritwynd]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@danceswithaardvarks3284]

lovely

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Mike 😊

[@mpart_woodlathe-stuff]

Such a pretty little box Heather. Rather cute !! Thanks for showing us this gem ! Take care -Mike

[@spiritwynd]

It was fun to make too!

[@danangel586989]

Hi Heather, awesome job ❤it. I am not being sarcastic or rude, but I feel that some safety precautions are needed if you want let me know and I’ll be glad you help you out. But very nice job. I also like making small little things to give to my grand daughter for her little doll house.

[@spiritwynd]

I'm always open to being safer in the shop! Send me your thoughts!
Heather 🇨🇦

[@brianpoor763]

very cool

[@spiritwynd]

Thank you 😊

[@Dore60]

Very nice

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks 😊

[@glencrandall7051]

The finished piece is absolutely beautiful. I love the size and shape. The finish is excellent.👍 But it appeared to me that your tools, gouge and skew, are not at all sharp. I saw mostly dust coming from the cuts. In the beginning you didn't appear to have any purpose as to the shape you were going for. It seemed as though you were just playing around until something happened. Things like that don't make for a very interesting video. And it makes the video run long. This video would be better if edited down to about 15 minutes. A little narration or at least a caption or two to inform the viewer what is going on would be nice too. Still it is a very nice piece. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@spiritwynd]

Thank you for the honesty Glen!
I actually did have a shape in mind for this piece when I started, I just wanted to get the shape right before parting off the lid.
The tools were very sharp, but the oak was really dry, causing a lot of small dusty shavings. It was actually a piece of kiln dried stair spindle.
I don't like to cut out too much of my work, because I like to show people how I make these pieces.
I'm not a teacher, and also not a big talker, so I let the viewer just enjoy, ( or not) the process.
Thank you again for watching, Heather

[@hayesrutherford9415]

Just subscribed and will be checking out your other videos when I get a chance.

[@spiritwynd]

Thank you so much ❤️
Hope you enjoy them!

[@emgiwoodworks]

Making small things is great fun, I do it a lot these days.
And your skew seems to be a bit on the dull side in this video. 😎

[@spiritwynd]

It was dull 🙄
Thanks for watching Leo