Hi Owen, Firstly, it's fantastic that you are woodturning at your age :) I have subscribed to your channel and I will check out the videos later. Secondly, many thanks for your kind comments. I am so glad you find the videos useful :)
Thanks Ian. Good to know your views on Glenn's hollower. I've got the square rougher and the 12mm round edge version. They are both excellent tools and I've been using them extensively. I think you've now convinced me to add the hollower to the collection. Thanks for the help.
Hi Ian. I've now got both the 9mm hollower and the Yorkshire Grit. Both are excellent products. I was challenged to turn a tiny Chinese lidded box and used both of the cutter and grit on it. Am very pleased with the result. I've also turned a number of bowls out of this spalted beech that have turned out rather well. Keep up the great videos.
Hi Graham, I'm delighted that you like the hollower and Yorkshire Grit, they are great products! OK on the spalted Beech. I really want to have a go at spalted wood but too much else to do at the moment! Sorry for the delay in bringing out another video, work has been mad and I simply have not had time to get into the workshop. I am now starting to think about what to do next.
Hi Glyn. I wasn't too sure myself as you can probably tell by the video but it turned out OK. Whoever makes that Yorkshire Grit stuff is on to a winner I reckon, even if it comes from the wrong side of the Pennines ;)
Thanks Barry and good to see you. I enjoyed this piece, it was much more of a challenge than I thought it was going to be. It's amazing how what looks simple ends up complicated!
hi ian - ian here well we have two things in common both have the same name and also the same lathe, been turning for about 2 years now and love it - learnt most stuff from here, with the likes of m.s.smith, mike w ,steve @8x6 and 46a to name a few etc etc.. so right now am in the process of turning my 1st lamp for "her in doors", so this video has been really helpful so thanks and keep posting, all the best ian
That is one gorgeous table lamp Ian, Yew is such a joy to turn, and you brought out the best of its beauty with an elegant, simple flowing design. Great work young Sir! :) Cheers Mike
Great lamp Ian. Really nice job. I'm going to do a lamp as my next project. Luckily I've been able to acquire a hole boring tool and a set of drive centres. The tool looks like a long 7mm drill on steroids and is about a metre long. The tail stock is hollow so you can feed the tool through to the work. Then it's long slow boring session to half way. The idea then is to flip the work and drill the rest of it. I'll let you know how I get on if I survive the experience. I see you that you Glen Teagle's excellent carbide cutters. Great guy and tools. Got some of the Yorkshire Grit and am well pleased.
Thanks Graham, I look forward to hearing how you go on. If turning the piece is even slightly off it won't matter because the offset will be well hidden when you drill. That was my mistake on my lamp :) As for Glenn's tools, I am using them pretty much exclusively now and the 9mm box hollower is excellent! As for Yorkshire Grit, it has made such a difference to me in the workshop.
Beautiful Lamp Ian ! Don't be too hard on the cat , because if he had not have broken it, we would not have seen this lovely lamp in the making .....so, give him a pat on the head :)Great video mate , Take care, Bram.
Cats seem to be the motivating reason for so many things in human history, for good or bad... :) That came out quite a sweet looking lamp, the burn lines sure add character, I know the Yew is quite heavy so should be stable enough :) Thank you for Sharing Ian! Yuval.
Thank you for a very pleasant video. I've made several table and standard lamps in recent years and made many mistakes along the way. In my early attempts I turned the lamps and then decided it was time to simply drill the hole for the cable. Horror of horrors when my drill bit decided to follow the easiest route and emerge through the side of my masterpiece. The first thing I do now is to drill the cable hole so that I can enjoy the rest of the project. I have a long drill bit and where possible I come in from both ends and look forward to seeing daylight when they both match. Sadly, this is not always the case so I now begin the holes with a sturdier bit which is not so susceptible to going off course. I'm glad you've discovered yew which I think is one of the most beautiful woods imaginable. I hesitate to advise you of one of its disadvantages which is that its very susceptible to damage from UV light. I've turned some pieces of which I was very proud only to find that about a year later they've changed colour to a very drab brown. However, there are some finishes which now contain a UV protective barrier. Happy turning. Alan.
Thanks for a very informative comment Alan. I will keep the lamp out of direct sunlight. I am not sure about the UV protection properties of Hampshire Sheen but I'm sure Martin will chip in. I don't think I will be looking at standard lamps for some time ;)
Hi Greg and thank you so much for taking the time to comment! It truly is lovely. I bought the piece thinking it looked fabulous but obviously you can never tell what is inside :) Many thanks for your kind words.
That's a great job Ian. I was told to drill from both ends when making lamps because the drill will follow the grain and run off by the time you get to the other side of a full length of stock. If there is any misalignment when drilling from both ends it won't be seen inside the piece and you'll still get the cable down. Best Wishes, Brendan.
Thanks Brendan. I find it odd because the drill should stay in the central path. I have drilled out other pieces with no problem. I will try your method next time. I did wonder afterwards if I should have started the drilling with a drill in the tailstock.
Even with the drill in the tailstock it can wander. Yew is particularly difficult to drill because of the way the grain goes everywhere. I have found that really straight-grained wood van be very difficult to drill as the grain is so uniform is will move the drill over into the path of least resistance.
A complication here is that a 6mm auger bit has a fairly thin core, and therefore can easily flex. When that is combined with a hard wood and crazy grain, drilling a straight hole is a challenge. In addition to Brendan's suggestion of drilling from the two ends toward the middle, another helpful technique is to advance the bit VERY slowly - if you advance the bit too quickly, before the leading edge can cut a hole for the bit to move into, the bit is more likely to wander with the grain.
Thanks Louie. I had previously used the auger bit to drill a hole in a banjo dowel stick and it was absolutely true. This is probably because of the makeup of the wood. I did advance VERY slowly but obviously the grain in this caused a problem. I will know better for next time :)
Hi Ian. My first watching and I've really enjoyed your turning, and comentry. I look forward to watching more of your work. All the best, Malc in Stafford
Thanks Jim. I enjoyed the turning.. in that masochistic way we do :) I am not too bad and my heels are slowly mending. I have a suspicion about the shoes I have been wearing in the workshop, time will tell. I will be off to see your latest creation as soon as I get through all these wonderful comments:)
Very nice Ian,very nice indeed. I'd like to see your cat try and break that one!! Beautiful wood isn't it? I've ordered a load more of it--should be here in the next day or two,can't wait!!Cheers buddy,Keith.
He will get a proper headache if he tries Keith :) Yes, I admit, I am getting into Yew more and more. I look forward to seeing a Yew project from you shortly then!
That turned out really nice. The grain really does make the piece. When you were turning it down I wasn't sure about the big wide shape, but that's because I'm used to seeing thin stemmed lamps. Still something I have to do as a project which has been held up for drill bits etc. If those were C type jaws on the chuck then I think you were pushing them a bit when on compression. The optimum size is about 56mm and you did have quite a gap between the jaws. I think I would look at drilling as soon as possible and then using the hole as the centerline for the piece especially as drilling at that depth the bit is going to wonder. Excellent job, think you should give the cat a few extra treats or we wouldn't have seen this. Well done!
Thanks very much Paul. I had done some long drilling before this and had no issues. However, this was with banjo parts that were laminated and I suspect I got away with it because of the differing woods. Other comments below have the right of it I suspect, drilling from both ends. It doesn't matter if they don't meet perfectly in the middle of the piece ;). As for the cat, he is spoiled rotten, lol
Beautiful lamp Ian, it looks really nice, I love working with Yew, in fact I would say Yew and cherry are two of my favourite woods to work with, great job mate, cheers Harry PS Ian You reminded me of another Radio program when you mentioned the Navy lark, do you remember, Round the Horne with Kenneth Horne, That was another great program,
Thanks Harry, I will definitely do more with Yew at some point. I also like Acacia when I am turning pens. It would be interesting to turn something larger out of that. I remember Round The Horn but it was possibly just before I was old enough to appreciate it :)
Hello Ian, greetings from Miami Shores, Florida, U.S.A. Just watched your lamp video (April 9, 2019). Your step by step narration is very helpful. The lamp came out beautiful. Shape and finish is top notch. I saw you used Yorkshire Grit and Hampshire Sheen, what was the last product? Also, what are you using for the burn decoration? Thank you Lou
Hi Lou and thanks for the comment. I use a piece of kitchen top laminate for burning, it is easier to control than a wire in my opinion. The last product was also from Hampshire Sheen and is basically carnauba wax. Ian
Same comments as below. I love yew as a wood for turning. Where did you get the Hampshire stick. I have both the Hampshire waxes but have been unable to find the sticks.
Hi Martin and thanks for the comment and the sub :) You can get all the Hampshire Sheen family or products from www.msabansmith.com/product-category/hampshire-sheen/ or from Olivers Woodturning/Taylors Mirfield in the UK. You don't say where you are based.
I wear a face mask whenever I am turning or sanding, regardless of wood type Charlie. In such a small area I really need to. Yew is definitely toxic though and you need to be careful around it. Many thanks for the comment :)
Absolutely amazing Ian. I'm only 14 but I enjoy turning and your videos are very instructional and inspirational
Owen
Hi Owen,
Firstly, it's fantastic that you are woodturning at your age :) I have subscribed to your channel and I will check out the videos later. Secondly, many thanks for your kind comments. I am so glad you find the videos useful :)
Extremely nice piece. Thank you
Thanks Phil, it turned out great after a bit of adjustment here and there ;)
A very lovely lamp Ian. Like the wood and the finish.
Thank you so much Pierre and lovely to meet you. The finish is wonderful and hopefully the cat won't break this one :)
That turned out to be a great lamp. I really enjoy your videos, so please keep up the great work.
Many thanks Adam. I will have another video up very shortly :)
Thanks Ian. Good to know your views on Glenn's hollower. I've got the square rougher and the 12mm round edge version. They are both excellent tools and I've been using them extensively. I think you've now convinced me to add the hollower to the collection. Thanks for the help.
Sorry to be late on this comment Graham. I seriously love the carbide tools and Glenn Teagle's stuff is amazing for the money!
Hi Ian. I've now got both the 9mm hollower and the Yorkshire Grit. Both are excellent products. I was challenged to turn a tiny Chinese lidded box and used both of the cutter and grit on it. Am very pleased with the result. I've also turned a number of bowls out of this spalted beech that have turned out rather well. Keep up the great videos.
Hi Graham,
I'm delighted that you like the hollower and Yorkshire Grit, they are great products! OK on the spalted Beech. I really want to have a go at spalted wood but too much else to do at the moment! Sorry for the delay in bringing out another video, work has been mad and I simply have not had time to get into the workshop. I am now starting to think about what to do next.
Lovely piece of yew and a beautiful finish from the Hampshire Sheen. Thanks for sharing.
Many thanks for taking the time to comment :). It is certainly a lovely piece of wood!
Great job Ian, I must admit I wasn't taken with the form but once the lampshade is on it couldn't have been more perfect
Hi Glyn. I wasn't too sure myself as you can probably tell by the video but it turned out OK. Whoever makes that Yorkshire Grit stuff is on to a winner I reckon, even if it comes from the wrong side of the Pennines ;)
+Ian Maude thanks for your confidence in it, there are two wrong sides of the Pennines north & south ;)
nice lamp man and just love the wood and thanks for the heads up on click pencil .all the best
Thanks Barry and good to see you. I enjoyed this piece, it was much more of a challenge than I thought it was going to be. It's amazing how what looks simple ends up complicated!
That is a beautiful piece. I was lucky enough to get severel large pieces of yew for free from a landscaper near where I live
hi ian - ian here well we have two things in common both have the same name and also the same lathe, been turning for about 2 years now and love it - learnt most stuff from here, with the likes of m.s.smith, mike w ,steve @8x6 and 46a to name a few etc etc.. so right now am in the process of turning my 1st lamp for "her in doors", so this video has been really helpful so thanks and keep posting, all the best ian
That is one gorgeous table lamp Ian, Yew is such a joy to turn, and you brought out the best of its beauty with an elegant, simple flowing design. Great work young Sir! :)
Cheers
Mike
Thanks Mike. You know me, simple is what I do ;) I was very, very careful of getting that tenon right though!
Lol Ian...a tad below the belt don't you think? ;)
I just meant that if I got it wrong, you would never let me live it down. I mean, I wouldn't have edited it out or anything ;)
Yeah...right!! ;)
Gorgeous pice. Like it a lot.
Thanks for posting!
Thanks for taking the time to comment Szilard, I appreciate it :)
Great lamp Ian. Really nice job. I'm going to do a lamp as my next project. Luckily I've been able to acquire a hole boring tool and a set of drive centres. The tool looks like a long 7mm drill on steroids and is about a metre long. The tail stock is hollow so you can feed the tool through to the work. Then it's long slow boring session to half way. The idea then is to flip the work and drill the rest of it. I'll let you know how I get on if I survive the experience. I see you that you Glen Teagle's excellent carbide cutters. Great guy and tools. Got some of the Yorkshire Grit and am well pleased.
Thanks Graham, I look forward to hearing how you go on. If turning the piece is even slightly off it won't matter because the offset will be well hidden when you drill. That was my mistake on my lamp :) As for Glenn's tools, I am using them pretty much exclusively now and the 9mm box hollower is excellent! As for Yorkshire Grit, it has made such a difference to me in the workshop.
Beautiful Lamp Ian ! Don't be too hard on the cat , because if he had not have broken it, we would not have seen this lovely lamp in the making .....so, give him a pat on the head :)Great video mate , Take care, Bram.
Many thanks Bram. I will tell him to stop worrying now then ;)
Cats seem to be the motivating reason for so many things in human history, for good or bad... :) That came out quite a sweet looking lamp, the burn lines sure add character, I know the Yew is quite heavy so should be stable enough :) Thank you for Sharing Ian!
Yuval.
Thanks Yuval. It is certainly heavy enough and looks great on the little table in the lounge :)
Thank you for a very pleasant video. I've made several table and standard lamps in recent years and made many mistakes along the way. In my early attempts I turned the lamps and then decided it was time to simply drill the hole for the cable. Horror of horrors when my drill bit decided to follow the easiest route and emerge through the side of my masterpiece. The first thing I do now is to drill the cable hole so that I can enjoy the rest of the project. I have a long drill bit and where possible I come in from both ends and look forward to seeing daylight when they both match. Sadly, this is not always the case so I now begin the holes with a sturdier bit which is not so susceptible to going off course.
I'm glad you've discovered yew which I think is one of the most beautiful woods imaginable.
I hesitate to advise you of one of its disadvantages which is that its very susceptible to damage from UV light. I've turned some pieces of which I was very proud only to find that about a year later they've changed colour to a very drab brown.
However, there are some finishes which now contain a UV protective barrier.
Happy turning.
Alan.
Thanks for a very informative comment Alan. I will keep the lamp out of direct sunlight. I am not sure about the UV protection properties of Hampshire Sheen but I'm sure Martin will chip in. I don't think I will be looking at standard lamps for some time ;)
good job well done
As a new subscriber, I just wanted to say hi & what a lovely piece of yew. You did that piece justice. look forward to your next videos.
Hi Greg and thank you so much for taking the time to comment! It truly is lovely. I bought the piece thinking it looked fabulous but obviously you can never tell what is inside :) Many thanks for your kind words.
Just earned a new subscriber
Thanks for the sub Ell :)
That's a great job Ian. I was told to drill from both ends when making lamps because the drill will follow the grain and run off by the time you get to the other side of a full length of stock. If there is any misalignment when drilling from both ends it won't be seen inside the piece and you'll still get the cable down.
Best Wishes, Brendan.
Thanks Brendan. I find it odd because the drill should stay in the central path. I have drilled out other pieces with no problem. I will try your method next time. I did wonder afterwards if I should have started the drilling with a drill in the tailstock.
Even with the drill in the tailstock it can wander. Yew is particularly difficult to drill because of the way the grain goes everywhere. I have found that really straight-grained wood van be very difficult to drill as the grain is so uniform is will move the drill over into the path of least resistance.
A complication here is that a 6mm auger bit has a fairly thin core, and therefore can easily flex. When that is combined with a hard wood and crazy grain, drilling a straight hole is a challenge. In addition to Brendan's suggestion of drilling from the two ends toward the middle, another helpful technique is to advance the bit VERY slowly - if you advance the bit too quickly, before the leading edge can cut a hole for the bit to move into, the bit is more likely to wander with the grain.
Thanks Louie, I wasn't aware of that.
Thanks Louie. I had previously used the auger bit to drill a hole in a banjo dowel stick and it was absolutely true. This is probably because of the makeup of the wood. I did advance VERY slowly but obviously the grain in this caused a problem. I will know better for next time :)
Hi Ian. My first watching and I've really enjoyed your turning, and comentry. I look forward to watching more of your work. All the best, Malc in Stafford
Many thanks Malc and I a glad you enjoyed it :) Thanks for taking the time to comment!
Nice work, congrats on 400 subs!
Many thanks. The 400 subs has crept up on me, I can't believe it to be honest :)
That's a lovely lamp Maudey. I wish I had bought more wood at UKIWS ! I hope you are well my friend. Cheers, Jim
Thanks Jim. I enjoyed the turning.. in that masochistic way we do :) I am not too bad and my heels are slowly mending. I have a suspicion about the shoes I have been wearing in the workshop, time will tell. I will be off to see your latest creation as soon as I get through all these wonderful comments:)
Very nice Ian,very nice indeed. I'd like to see your cat try and break that one!! Beautiful wood isn't it? I've ordered a load more of it--should be here in the next day or two,can't wait!!Cheers buddy,Keith.
He will get a proper headache if he tries Keith :) Yes, I admit, I am getting into Yew more and more. I look forward to seeing a Yew project from you shortly then!
That turned out really nice. The grain really does make the piece. When you were turning it down I wasn't sure about the big wide shape, but that's because I'm used to seeing thin stemmed lamps. Still something I have to do as a project which has been held up for drill bits etc.
If those were C type jaws on the chuck then I think you were pushing them a bit when on compression. The optimum size is about 56mm and you did have quite a gap between the jaws.
I think I would look at drilling as soon as possible and then using the hole as the centerline for the piece especially as drilling at that depth the bit is going to wonder.
Excellent job, think you should give the cat a few extra treats or we wouldn't have seen this.
Well done!
Thanks very much Paul. I had done some long drilling before this and had no issues. However, this was with banjo parts that were laminated and I suspect I got away with it because of the differing woods. Other comments below have the right of it I suspect, drilling from both ends. It doesn't matter if they don't meet perfectly in the middle of the piece ;). As for the cat, he is spoiled rotten, lol
Beautiful lamp Ian, it looks really nice, I love working with Yew, in fact I would say Yew and cherry are two of my favourite woods to work with, great job mate, cheers Harry
PS Ian You reminded me of another Radio program when you mentioned the Navy lark, do you remember, Round the Horne with Kenneth Horne, That was another great program,
Thanks Harry, I will definitely do more with Yew at some point. I also like Acacia when I am turning pens. It would be interesting to turn something larger out of that.
I remember Round The Horn but it was possibly just before I was old enough to appreciate it :)
What size was the wood
Nice lamp Ian,
Yew tends to have beautiful colour and figure, hopefully the kitty will avoid this one.
Take care
Rob
Thanks Rob, he would at least get a headache ;) I have done pens in Yew but never anything of this size. It is lovely indeed!
Hello Ian, greetings from Miami Shores, Florida, U.S.A. Just watched your lamp video (April 9, 2019).
Your step by step narration is very helpful. The lamp came out beautiful. Shape and finish is top notch. I saw you used Yorkshire Grit and Hampshire Sheen, what was the last product? Also, what are you using for the burn decoration?
Thank you
Lou
Hi Lou and thanks for the comment. I use a piece of kitchen top laminate for burning, it is easier to control than a wire in my opinion. The last product was also from Hampshire Sheen and is basically carnauba wax. Ian
Same comments as below. I love yew as a wood for turning. Where did you get the Hampshire stick. I have both the Hampshire waxes but have been unable to find the sticks.
Hi Martin and thanks for the comment and the sub :) You can get all the Hampshire Sheen family or products from www.msabansmith.com/product-category/hampshire-sheen/ or from Olivers Woodturning/Taylors Mirfield in the UK. You don't say where you are based.
very nice. lol i don't have to worry about my cats, but my dog will eat my bowls if he gets mad at me. have a good one.
yak
Thanks for the comment Yak :) A bowl eating dog! The mind boggles!
do you need breathing protection for yew, as it is toxic isn't it?
I wear a face mask whenever I am turning or sanding, regardless of wood type Charlie. In such a small area I really need to. Yew is definitely toxic though and you need to be careful around it. Many thanks for the comment :)
Sometimes a chunk of wood will surprise you.
Very true, very true!
Check-out Alan Holtham "Long hole boring " on You Tube ,,Regards Alf
Thanks Alf. I will do that :)
talk too much
Thankyou so much :)