Turning a Succulent Planter

Step-by-step instructions for turning a succulent planter on your lathe.
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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro & Blank Mounting
2:08 - Turn to round
5:53 - Shape the bottom
8:12 - Turn a recess for your chuck
13:25 - Turn the foot
14:16 - Turn the bottom half
20:30 - Turn the top half
23:55 - Power sand the outside
28:42 - Finish the outside
30:38 - Remount & turn the inside
39:19 - Scraping the inside
45:07 - Turn the rim & power sand the inside
47:11 - Finish the inside
48:34 - Plant your succulent
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[@markbryan9989]

As a flat wood worker entering turning I appreciated the good lighting, good camera angles and clear explanation. Thanks!!

[@myerswoodturning6640]

The toolrest placement tip was something I had never heard before....Thank you so much....BTW very nice project.

[@jerryschmidt5292]

Mike does a great job explaining every step of the way. I’ve been away from turning for some time and really need the extra help.

[@kaygrant8757]

Thank you for the project. I just chucked up a 2-3/4 x 6 piece of poplar thinking I was going to do another project but you just changed my mind. Thank you for all the tips and tricks.

[@alansmith7086]

Another outstanding video from you Mike! Love all the little technique tips and tricks you mention throughout the video! I always learn something new (or get a refresher :-) ) when watching your sensational videos!

[@massiv-karimov]

3520с действительно очень тихий и стабильный станок. работая за ним получаешь только удовольствие.

[@ned711]

I think a non-leaking sort of container rather than a piece of sheet plastic would be an improvement. Otherwise, water will sooner or later reach and damage the wood.

[@grumpywiseguy5992]

Mike, would you please state somewhere in the video what your bevel angles are on the gouges and scrappers. Also what the grinds are on the gouges. Thanks, great video!!

[@paulellis84]

They do have a full video on how to sharpen your turning tools and what degree bevels to use on all the different gouges and scrappers.

[@CraftSuppliesUSA]

Bowl Gouges are 50 degrees, Spindle are 35 degrees with double bevel grind, and Skew is 25-30 degrees. 😊 -Mike

[@billszydlo1166]

Can you share the manufacturer of the French curve scraper you used on the inside?

[@darreln5642]

CSUSA has a Cryotek M2 French Curve Scraper for about $99. The Henry Taylor M2 French Curve Negative Rake Scraper ( easier to control and won't self-feed) for about $128 Both are very good.

[@CraftSuppliesUSA]

Here's a link to the scraper we used in the video: www.woodturnerscatalog.com/p/129/1936/henry-taylor-M2-HSS-Jumbo-French-Curve-Negative-Rake-Scraper
However I ground the negative rake off of mine. -Mike.

[@billszydlo1166]

Thanks Mike, I appreciate the info.@@CraftSuppliesUSA

[@ned711]

I'm surprised to hear you say Scratch Free is suitable for a final finish. I guess if it's mostly wax, I suppose it is.

[@swalke6861]

So can anyone like give me a recommendation of a lathe that’s like below $1500

[@CraftSuppliesUSA]

This is a great lathe under 1k: www.woodturnerscatalog.com/p/216/7390/artisan-1420-EVS-Mini-Lathe
Has 14" capacity and 20" between centers.

[@swalke6861]

@@CraftSuppliesUSA thank you I’ll check it out

[@Kliest3]

I dont know that the plastic sheet would be necessary. Succulents take very little water, and my wife waters her plants with a spray bottle misting the leaves.
Edit: Showed my wife and apparently i was wrong. The plant i thought was a succulent was not. She said succulents like being drowned, but in a pot that drains well, then let it dry out for a month or two. As is the nature of desert weather.