Great project Mike Just in time for us to think about Mother’s Day. Looks like you have made good friends with the new lathe. Looking forward to the next clip. Thanks for sharing. A real pleasure to watch. Best regards David
I thoroughly enjoyed watching you make this, I love wood, not that I really do anything with it, but watching you make this was so enjoyable. Thank you very much for sharing it with us. I am about to send your link to the States, an elderly gentleman does wood turning and I'm sure he will enjoy this video.
Very nice. I like the simple design and the finish looks great. I think it is important to think what it will look like when being used as a earing holder, they will give the entire piece a lot of texture and variety so the simple design works well. Thanks.
Mike , Like the new lathe, very nice. ust viewed your video on making an earing holder, real imformative to me .I am now learning to use the basic turning tools with the help of people like yourself and reading any nbooks and articles I can find. tThanks for all your time in displaying your techniques in tthis great hobby. Keep up the great work. James C.San Antonio, Texas
Thanks Pete. Andy Coates is a great turner, shame he doesn't seem to post on TH-cam at the moment, although I think he still teaches. The GA is a great wood to turn,I think the reason it looked shiny, was I was taking very light cuts at 2500RPM, a speed I have never turned at before! Take care Mike
The holes were done by eye, after marking at 12, 3, 6 and 9 o'clock. The mix is 3 parts Sanding Sealer to 1 part Thinners. Applied twice, and rubbed down between coats when dry. Then two applications of wax. Thanks for the comments too. Take care Mike
Nice job Mike. Congrats on the new lathe. Looks and sounds like the lathe runs very smooth and quiet. The finish on your piece looked great. Best regards, MikeR
My donkey powered lathe could not have done it better. Awesome job Mike! Btw here is how I control the speeds on my lathe. I hang one carrot in front of the donkey for low speed two carrots hang in front of him for medium speed and so on. My donkeys name is Oneway since he only goes in one direction. Good job Mike.
Superb idea ! Im sure some ladies I know would enjoy one of these! Thanks for sharing. It feels great that the online woodturners community openly shares their experience : )
Thanks very much. The turner who inspired this project, Andy Coates, does make a hidden box as you describe. I have made one, but not done a video on it. Check out Mr. Coates' channel to see it done as it should be. Thanks for the support Mike
Excellent project... As I was watching I thought that you could have made a small box on the bottom, perhaps for rings, etc. It would also add some heft to the project to keep from tipping when loaded with ear-rings. Again great job terrific project..
enjoyed the video, had me on the edge of my seat when drilling, thought you would drill into a finger. Just Kidding. as always enjoy watching your videos, and your new lathe seems to be going well for you.
Thanks John. I'll let you into a little secret.....the flag is covering a large scratch I made while transporting the lathe back home....but please don't tell any one....lol. Take care Mike
Thanks Rob. I am very jealous of the weather difference between us! And by the way, a man of your talent need never be humbled by the likes of me mate.......I could accept you being humbled by the Welsh rugby team.......that's not going to happen though, is it? Take care mate Mike
Beauty! Coincidentally I found Andy Coates earring stand vid a few weeks ago and it inspired me to make one too. Mine didn't come out quite as nicely as yours as I was a bit ambitious and made a 4 piece job with a "secret" compartment. The new owner likes it mind so it is all good. The Goncalo Alves seems almost as if it is already finished when you stopped to drill the holes, is it a naturally "shiny" wood? Nice to turn? As always, thanks for taking the time to share the vid Mike.
Please describe layout of holes and have you used "Drill Wizard" to drill them? I couldn't catch mixing ratio of the beautiful finish. Wonderful job, Mike!
Thanks for the heads up Dirk, I do take as many precautions as possible when working with any woods, especially exotics. But as you say you can never be 100% sure until you start. Take care Mike
Well done Mike, love your finish, I must try it. I made one of these last year, great project, can I give you some of my weather above 33c for 10 days and hotter until next Thursday. Longest hot spell on record. So much for autumn....and congrats on your subscribers, I hit 150 the other day and I am humbled.. Stay well my friend..:o)#
I've had another look at Car'ls upload on sharpening, and I really don't think that I can offer any more advice than he has. If you go to Carl Jacobson's channel you can watch his video, and all will be revealed. Take care Mike
Wow - you didn't drill your fingers when making the holes? ;) Good video Mike. Got me thinking that this might be a good gift for my neices (10 and 11 years old).
Thanks, I merely parted off with a thin parting tool, and sanded the underneath of the base with a palm sander, then applied wax. You can make a holder to accept the finial at the head stock end, bring up the tail stock and turn just leaving a small nub. If you go to Andy Coates' channel he shows you what to do. Hope this helps. Take care Mike
Hey, amazing project! You inspired me to try to make it. Just got stuck in the part of the holes, because I would like them to be well put, but my lathe doesn't have a blocking system like I have seen some with 24 points of blocking. Do you have any idea of how I would make the holes in pragmatic or easy way?
Thank you. I did a video on sharpening some while back, and Carl has done one recently too. However I have had a few requests for one so I'll make it the subject of my next upload. Take care Mike
Really really cool. This is one aspect of woodworking that I have not done. My dad is just getting into it and I helped him build some bowl gauge sharpening jigs with my CNC. I have used a metal lathe to build scientific equipment, but this is a whole different ball of wax. I'm sure going to tell my dad about your channel and maybe I'll get a lathe someday.
My first thought when I saw the picture is "Mushroom". Only on inspection did I find that it was an earring holder. So why not make earring holders in the mushroom shape. Then they're both useful and ornamenta. Good job. Alan Stratton
That's where I got this stuff - Belfast City Cemetery. The place is full of Yew trees and a few are selected to be cut back every few years. There's a lot of storage ahead to let it dry. When it loses some weight I will send you a couple of pieces, you need to experience turning Yew.
Thanks David, in fairness the camera angle made the drilling look scary, in reality my fingers were well apart.....:). Yes the lathe is really great. Cheers Mike
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Thank you for your support, and I'm glad you enjoy them.
Take care
Mike
A granddaughter is turning 10 in This week, I best get going on this project.
Thank So much for putting the video out. Keep safe!
Great project Mike
Just in time for us to think about Mother’s Day. Looks like you have made good friends with the new lathe. Looking forward to the next clip. Thanks for sharing. A real pleasure to watch.
Best regards
David
Thanks for the support, it's very much appreciated.
Take care
Mike
Thanks Pablo, really appreciate your comments.
Take care
Mike
Thanks Bowser....yet again I laughed like hell. I think if we were neighbours, they, would lock us both up!!!!
Take care mate
Mike
I thoroughly enjoyed watching you make this, I love wood, not that I really do anything with it, but watching you make this was so enjoyable. Thank you very much for sharing it with us. I am about to send your link to the States, an elderly gentleman does wood turning and I'm sure he will enjoy this video.
Thanks Jean sharing is what it's all about
Cheers
Mike
Very nice. I like the simple design and the finish looks great. I think it is important to think what it will look like when being used as a earing holder, they will give the entire piece a lot of texture and variety so the simple design works well.
Thanks.
Thanks Rooster, I'm really pleased that you find the videos of some use.
Take care
Mike
Thanks very much.
Take care
Mike
Thank you Skeeter, much appreciated.
Take care
Mike
Another great piece Mike! Beautiful wood too. Can't believe a Welshman couldn't just throw that lathe over your shoulder and haul it inside! :)
Thanks for the encouragement and support Jonathan
Cheers
Mike
Thanks Leonard, much appreciated.
Take care
Mike
Thank you.
Cheers
Mike
Thank you
Cheers
Mike
Another great piece Mike
Merci beaucoup Lolo. Je suis très heureux avec le tour.
Prenez soin
Mike
Mike , Like the new lathe, very nice. ust viewed your video on making an earing holder, real imformative to me .I am now learning to use the basic turning tools with the help of people like yourself and reading any nbooks and articles I can find. tThanks for all your time in displaying your techniques in tthis great hobby. Keep up the great work. James C.San Antonio, Texas
great idea and the finish looks good
Thanks Mike. Awesome as always.
Thanks Alan, appreciate the comment.
Cheers
Mike
Thanks Mick, I'm very pleased with the lathe.
Take care
Mike
Thanks Pete. Andy Coates is a great turner, shame he doesn't seem to post on TH-cam at the moment, although I think he still teaches. The GA is a great wood to turn,I think the reason it looked shiny, was I was taking very light cuts at 2500RPM, a speed I have never turned at before!
Take care
Mike
Thank you on both counts Glyn.
Take care
Mike
Thanks Mike, I'm well pleased with the lathe.
Take care
Mike
Beautiful piece!
The holes were done by eye, after marking at 12, 3, 6 and 9 o'clock. The mix is 3 parts Sanding Sealer to 1 part Thinners. Applied twice, and rubbed down between coats when dry. Then two applications of wax. Thanks for the comments too.
Take care
Mike
Thanks Bernie, I'm glad you enjoyed it, and look forward to the link.
Take care
Mike
That's very kind of you Brendon, I'll look forward to that mate.
Take care
Mike
Thanks for sharing the idea. Very nice finish, nice piece.
Thank you John
Cheers
Mike
Nice finish on that piece, love the new lathe too.
Nice job Mike. Congrats on the new lathe. Looks and sounds like the lathe runs very smooth and quiet. The finish on your piece looked great.
Best regards,
MikeR
Nice work, Mike!!
Thanks Christopher
Cheers
Mike
Thanks Carl, and yes the lathe is all I hoped it would be, and a bit more.
Take care
Mike
very nice piece and clean!!!
My donkey powered lathe could not have done it better. Awesome job Mike! Btw here is how I control the speeds on my lathe. I hang one carrot in front of the donkey for low speed two carrots hang in front of him for medium speed and so on. My donkeys name is Oneway since he only goes in one direction. Good job Mike.
Ah, nice to see a man enjoying his hobby!
Superb idea ! Im sure some ladies I know would enjoy one of these! Thanks for sharing. It feels great that the online woodturners community openly shares their experience : )
Lol....thanks Ruler, appreciate the comment.
Cheers
Mike
Thank you Ron. We must keep the ladies happy now, mustn't we....lol.
Take care
Mike
Thanks very much. The turner who inspired this project, Andy Coates, does make a hidden box as you describe. I have made one, but not done a video on it. Check out Mr. Coates' channel to see it done as it should be.
Thanks for the support
Mike
WELL DONE MIKE
Very nice.
Done mate!
Cheers
Mike
Excellent project... As I was watching I thought that you could have made a small box on the bottom, perhaps for rings, etc. It would also add some heft to the project to keep from tipping when loaded with ear-rings. Again great job terrific project..
enjoyed the video, had me on the edge of my seat when drilling, thought you would drill into a finger. Just Kidding. as always enjoy watching your videos, and your new lathe seems to be going well for you.
Thanks David, lol.....I tried but I didn't quite manage it, if I'd taken the banjo off I would have been ok......;)
Cheers
Mike
Thanks John. I'll let you into a little secret.....the flag is covering a large scratch I made while transporting the lathe back home....but please don't tell any one....lol.
Take care
Mike
Your very welcome.
Thanks Rob. I am very jealous of the weather difference between us!
And by the way, a man of your talent need never be humbled by the likes of me mate.......I could accept you being humbled by the Welsh rugby team.......that's not going to happen though, is it?
Take care mate
Mike
Yes David, it was 4" square.
Cheers
Mike
Thanks Brendon. You are a very lucky chap, don't get any Yew round here, might have to go and punch some from the local churches...lol
Take care
Mike
Beauty! Coincidentally I found Andy Coates earring stand vid a few weeks ago and it inspired me to make one too. Mine didn't come out quite as nicely as yours as I was a bit ambitious and made a 4 piece job with a "secret" compartment. The new owner likes it mind so it is all good.
The Goncalo Alves seems almost as if it is already finished when you stopped to drill the holes, is it a naturally "shiny" wood? Nice to turn?
As always, thanks for taking the time to share the vid Mike.
Lol thanks.
Cheers
Mike
Sorry Dana, I missed your comment :(. Hence the late reply, no I have never used tung oil, but I believe it is a good food safe finish.
Cheers
Mike
Great thanks
Thank you, much appreciated
Cheers
Mike
That's exceptional
Very nice looking piece Mike, congrats on your 1300+ subs well done regards Glyn
Thanks.....the speed control is a limited addition, made by SupeBowser for his donkey powered lathe!!!
Cheers
Mike
Thanks for the encouragement David, very happy with the lathe, and that you enjoy the videos.
Take care
Mike
Beautiful job Mike. I love the finish. I'm looking forward to your next video.
Thanks again
Jon
Please describe layout of holes and have you used "Drill Wizard" to drill them? I couldn't catch mixing ratio of the beautiful finish. Wonderful job, Mike!
Thank you
Take care
Mike
Beautiful piece Mike, I'm glad to see your doing well and the new lathe is very nice.
Take care,
Carl
Hi Mike top job as always the new lathe is great [where did you get the speed control to let you turn that fast i want one LOL]
Thanks for the heads up Dirk, I do take as many precautions as possible when working with any woods, especially exotics. But as you say you can never be 100% sure until you start.
Take care
Mike
Well done Mike, love your finish, I must try it. I made one of these last year, great project, can I give you some of my weather above 33c for 10 days and hotter until next Thursday. Longest hot spell on record. So much for autumn....and congrats on your subscribers, I hit 150 the other day and I am humbled.. Stay well my friend..:o)#
Beautiful work. Superb finish. Great design.
Thank you David, much appreciated.
Cheers
Mike
I've had another look at Car'ls upload on sharpening, and I really don't think that I can offer any more advice than he has. If you go to Carl Jacobson's channel you can watch his video, and all will be revealed.
Take care
Mike
Thanks Jim, glad to be of assistance :)
Take care
Mike
Wow - you didn't drill your fingers when making the holes? ;)
Good video Mike. Got me thinking that this might be a good gift for my neices (10 and 11 years old).
Thanks Shawn, your support is appreciated.
Take care
Mike
Thanks, I merely parted off with a thin parting tool, and sanded the underneath of the base with a palm sander, then applied wax. You can make a holder to accept the finial at the head stock end, bring up the tail stock and turn just leaving a small nub. If you go to Andy Coates' channel he shows you what to do. Hope this helps.
Take care
Mike
Thanks Sanchez, I do take great care regarding sleeves etc. even watches and rings are removed, but thanks for the reminder.
Take care
Mike
No problem, on this one I used 2mm , I normally use 3mm, just thought I'd try a smaller one, the 3mm is best though I think.
Take care
Mike
It's long gone I'm afraid Jim, but I assure you I de nibbed it, hand sanded it, and waxed it, before it went ;)
Cheers
Mike
Lol...thanks Doc, ..you definitely wouldn't want me to drill your teeth mate.
Cheers
Mike
Hey, amazing project!
You inspired me to try to make it.
Just got stuck in the part of the holes, because I would like them to be well put, but my lathe doesn't have a blocking system like I have seen some with 24 points of blocking.
Do you have any idea of how I would make the holes in pragmatic or easy way?
Thank you Jacob, you could try marking lines with the aid of a protractor or it can be done by eye fairly accurately ... with care.
Joli pièce Mike :)
Ce nouveau tour marche bien?
Lolo
real pro
you are awesome........sir
Thank you. I did a video on sharpening some while back, and Carl has done one recently too. However I have had a few requests for one so I'll make it the subject of my next upload.
Take care
Mike
Mike other than a wax finish, did you ever use Tung oil as a finish?
Really really cool. This is one aspect of woodworking that I have not done. My dad is just getting into it and I helped him build some bowl gauge sharpening jigs with my CNC. I have used a metal lathe to build scientific equipment, but this is a whole different ball of wax.
I'm sure going to tell my dad about your channel and maybe I'll get a lathe someday.
Very nice job.
Thanks Richard, appreciate your support.
Take care and Merry Christmas
Mike
My first thought when I saw the picture is "Mushroom". Only on inspection did I find that it was an earring holder. So why not make earring holders in the mushroom shape. Then they're both useful and ornamenta.
Good job.
Alan Stratton
i like your finishing technique,well done its the most beautiful finish i ever saw
Thanks Shawn
Cheers
Mike
That's where I got this stuff - Belfast City Cemetery. The place is full of Yew trees and a few are selected to be cut back every few years. There's a lot of storage ahead to let it dry. When it loses some weight I will send you a couple of pieces, you need to experience turning Yew.
What size is your workshop Mike?
Forgot to ask the other day, but what size is the blank you used for this project? Looks about 3.5 - 4" square. Is that about right?
Sorry for the double-comment. What sized holes do you drill?
Hi mike what grit wire wool did you use to denib the sanding sealer and what wax did you use
00 00 wire wool Rob.
Thanks David, in fairness the camera angle made the drilling look scary, in reality my fingers were well apart.....:). Yes the lathe is really great.
Cheers
Mike
I am humbled by your comment, thank you
take care
Mike
Thank you, I appreciate your kind comments. The finish is a good 'un, and easy to achieve, which has got to be a plus.
Cheers
Mike
a very nice job mike all the best john.
bradturbo44 Thanks Brad
Take care
Mike