Woodturning Projects for Beginners 9 Turning a Wand

This weeks wood turning projects for beginners video is a requested one from a new wood turner. Turning a wand and I go through what works for turning thin spindles.
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Wood turning can be a dangerous hobby. My videos show my methods of turning and if you do not feel comfortable with my methods please do not copy them but rather use a method you feel comfortable using. Your safety is your responsibility as is the safety in your workshop. Enjoy the videos, hopefully something inspires you or helps you along the way. Irish woodturning is a craft that is dying out and should be preserved so that the tradition of Wood turning in Ireland stays alive and well.
Shay.
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[@alansmith477]

Thank you for passing instruction to all turners. Something new to try.

[@BBTurning]

You are welcome Alan.
Shay

[@chrisdodds3383]

Dare I say it Shay…… that was magic 😬👍

[@BBTurning]

Lol, thanks Chris.
Shay

[@user-qf3kx9qb3c]

Who knew? Putting the sanding pad in the lathe! Sometimes the obvious is so easy to miss, thank you for the video, nice to get both ideas and tutorials.

[@BBTurning]

Yeah, it is one of those things that when you see it you say to yourself, why the hell did that not occur to me.
Shay

[@William_Kenny]

Another great video shay nicely done mate 👍

[@BBTurning]

Cheers William.
Shay

[@waynenickoleff9041]

Nice one Shay, I’ve got lots of 1.25 x 1.25 about 16” long, now I have an idea on what to do with all that scrap. Take care, Wayne

[@BBTurning]

That are a great little turning mate, if you want to do skew practice they are great for that.
Shay

[@victorprimack2070]

You might want to watch how much you tighten the tail stock as if it’s too tight as you make the spindle thinner it could split.

[@BBTurning]

Very true Victor.
Shay

[@mickjulian7499]

Shay, although I don't regard myself as a beginner I still found that useful, you have a knack at getting to the nub of the matter. May I ask what sort of price you would then charge for a wand? I'm about to start trying to sell things but don't really have a clue what to ask - especially for the small stuff.

[@BBTurning]

The way I price everything Mick is cost to me plus an hourly rate. I sell the wands at €15 as they are quick to do and I make them from offcuts so cost is minimal.
Shay.