Sir I am 31 years old and a painter and graphic designer . I've been woodworking , scrolling for the last year and a half . The Gwinnett Woodworkers Chanel has provided exceptional knowledge to me. I want to thank you and everyone else that is putting out such quality free information for everyone.
Just started watching your video's Mike. They're informative and valuable reference Docs. You don't waste a second. The time you must spend preparing comes thru to this Kiwi, thanks.
Really like your videos Mike and you have taught me a lot as a newcomer to woodturning. Still have a few more of your videos to watch but a big thank you for sharing.
Hi, I have just aquired a new lathe and am going to learn to turn wood. I came across your channel and like what I see so subbed to you. I am from Huntsville, Texas.
You taught me a lot. I've learned to be fairly proficient on the Harbor Freight minilathe. I mainly turn all kinds of BellForest wood, making all forms that goes out to a large family. Tools are Robert Sorby sharpening is Robert Sorby belt and jig system.
Great video, thank you. As an aspiring turner who is selling enough vases to warrant production runs - quick question. Turn the whole shape before cutting a tenon, and then just mount all the vases into the chuck with a drill ready-to-go in the tail stock. OR cut a tenon in all the blanks, turn them all between chuck and tail stock and then drill as you go? The second option ensures a centred drill hole, the first option seems quicker but a poor tenon means it can be off centre for drilling. Thoughts?
On a chuck with dovetail jaws, the wood is drawn inwards a little as the jaws close, so if the wood is already touching the chuck base, the jaws cannot close tightly as they are meant to, nor can the face of the jaws mate firmly against the wood base. Correct me if my physics is incorrect. Thank you for sharing your wonderful presentations.
The strength of the chuck does not come primarily from the clamping pressure but from the mechanical hold at the shoulder where the jaws touch the wood. This prevents the blank from levering out if that makes sense.
I have a craft fair in 3 weeks. i have all the bowls I need and was looking for some smaller producs that I can sell cheap or even give away. These will do among the Christmas trees and toad stools. Thanks.
One mistake I feel compelled to point out. At about 20:25 of the video you state that you are "no artist." This is incorrect. You are certainly an artist. Nice video!
Interesting project! Question on the drilling: why not use a center drill to create a centered concave hole first so that the bigger drill drifts less? Its what the metal guys do and center drills work on wood fine. I use them.
That would work.Visually, you still will want to chamfer the throat so just drilling with a Jacobs chuck generally works fine. For me I just don't think it is necessary to go to that extra step to mount a center drill first.
Unless you are planning an turning longer projects you may not want a lathe that long or big. I have 2 Jet 1221 lathes and do 95% of my turning on them. Th name 1221 tells you you can turn a 12 inch round project or something 21 inches long. The 1221 costs $837. on Amazon without the stand. The stand costs $294. The lath in the video is Jet 1640 Again a 16 inch swing and 40 inch bed. Those cost $2,299.99. I have a large Powermatic for bigger work but it only get used a few times a year. The 1221 is a 115 volt machine. The 1640 could be 115 or 220.
Mike: I enjoy your work a lot. Thank you. I have a question regarding the top surface of a weed pot with an offset stem. Is it possible to get a flat top surface on a weed pot with an offset stem? It seems the dual axis method inherently results in a sloped top. Is there a way? Thank you. Ned
Oiiiiiiii como vai? Tudo bem? Acho lindo essa arte como chama essa máquina ? Tem desta máquina portátil? Desse tamanho que você usou neste está bom tamanho. Qual o valor por favor! Sou MARIA BELAS,do Brasil!
I been just inserting stock to the bottom of chuck using it as a live center & the dead center. (turning tops)no rabbit in the end. Should I turn a rabbit to keep in above the bottom of chuck. H> Goodwin
One of the best instructional videos I have watched. Thank you!
Sir I am 31 years old and a painter and graphic designer . I've been woodworking , scrolling for the last year and a half . The Gwinnett Woodworkers Chanel has provided exceptional knowledge to me. I want to thank you and everyone else that is putting out such quality free information for everyone.
Thanks for that feedback! Happy woodworking.
Check out Worth the Effort Woodworking. Shawn is a very good teacher also
Excellent presentation! Projects like these are great skill builders and this had a huge amount of technical know how, and problem solving.
Thank you. I needed inspiration and now I have loads of fun ideas for quick projects!
Just started watching your video's Mike. They're informative and valuable reference Docs. You don't waste a second. The time you must spend preparing comes thru to this Kiwi, thanks.
What's a kiwi?
@@danielreed1715 a Kiwi is an Aussie.
Mike is an excellent, engaging presenter!
I admire how you're not using an $8,000 lathe and use chucks and tools that novice turners would own. This video has been helpful for me.
I really, enjoyed that. Thank You.
Really like your videos Mike and you have taught me a lot as a newcomer to woodturning. Still have a few more of your videos to watch but a big thank you for sharing.
Hi, I have just aquired a new lathe and am going to learn to turn wood. I came across your channel and like what I see so subbed to you. I am from Huntsville, Texas.
Your great tips and videos are most appreciated. I just ordered a pt. of Midwax Antique Oil on Amazon.
Good video, Mike. I picked up some valuable tips by watching. Thanks...
I wish you had the overhead camera in your shop. It was a very enjoyable video.
Love the little pots.
Hi Mike, I wanted to thank you for the videos you put on TH-cam. It inspired me to try some new projects. Have pictures if you are interested.
You taught me a lot. I've learned to be fairly proficient on the Harbor Freight minilathe. I mainly turn all kinds of BellForest wood, making all forms that goes out to a large family. Tools are Robert Sorby sharpening is Robert Sorby belt and jig system.
Everyone who has a desire to create are artists.
A wealth of information, thanks!
Larry Hare
Great video, thank you. As an aspiring turner who is selling enough vases to warrant production runs - quick question. Turn the whole shape before cutting a tenon, and then just mount all the vases into the chuck with a drill ready-to-go in the tail stock. OR cut a tenon in all the blanks, turn them all between chuck and tail stock and then drill as you go? The second option ensures a centred drill hole, the first option seems quicker but a poor tenon means it can be off centre for drilling. Thoughts?
On a chuck with dovetail jaws, the wood is drawn inwards a little as the jaws close, so if the wood is already touching the chuck base, the jaws cannot close tightly as they are meant to, nor can the face of the jaws mate firmly against the wood base. Correct me if my physics is incorrect. Thank you for sharing your wonderful presentations.
The strength of the chuck does not come primarily from the clamping pressure but from the mechanical hold at the shoulder where the jaws touch the wood. This prevents the blank from levering out if that makes sense.
Thanks for all the info.
I have a craft fair in 3 weeks. i have all the bowls I need and was looking for some smaller producs that I can sell cheap or even give away. These will do among the Christmas trees and toad stools. Thanks.
I wouldn't ever be comfortable using a hand drill system lol. Kudos on your skill!
Enjoyed this video and look forward to trying my first twig pot soon. maybe even join Woodworking group to learn more. 😊
Were happy to hear we got your interest. I hope you enjoy it!
Just learned understand..a step i was doing wrong..as newbi. I was always starting at end and not moving my body..
One mistake I feel compelled to point out. At about 20:25 of the video you state that you are "no artist." This is incorrect. You are certainly an artist. Nice video!
I think of myself as more of a craftsman and teacher.
Interesting project!
Question on the drilling: why not use a center drill to create a centered concave hole first so that the bigger drill drifts less? Its what the metal guys do and center drills work on wood fine. I use them.
That would work.Visually, you still will want to chamfer the throat so just drilling with a Jacobs chuck generally works fine. For me I just don't think it is necessary to go to that extra step to mount a center drill first.
Mike Peace Woodturning
I’m in a one bedroom apartment and the lathe in this video is one small enough I hope for me but how much is it and where can I order one
Unless you are planning an turning longer projects you may not want a lathe that long or big. I have 2 Jet 1221 lathes and do 95% of my turning on them. Th name 1221 tells you you can turn a 12 inch round project or something 21 inches long. The 1221 costs $837. on Amazon without the stand. The stand costs $294. The lath in the video is Jet 1640 Again a 16 inch swing and 40 inch bed. Those cost $2,299.99. I have a large Powermatic for bigger work but it only get used a few times a year. The 1221 is a 115 volt machine. The 1640 could be 115 or 220.
Mike: I enjoy your work a lot. Thank you. I have a question regarding the top surface of a weed pot with an offset stem. Is it possible to get a flat top surface on a weed pot with an offset stem? It seems the dual axis method inherently results in a sloped top. Is there a way? Thank you. Ned
You have to deale with the top when the axis is thru the hole and the top is perpindicular to the lathe bed.
nice job
Oiiiiiiii como vai? Tudo bem? Acho lindo essa arte como chama essa máquina ? Tem desta máquina portátil? Desse tamanho que você usou neste está bom tamanho. Qual o valor por favor! Sou MARIA BELAS,do Brasil!
I been just inserting stock to the bottom of chuck using it as a live center & the dead center. (turning tops)no rabbit in the end. Should I turn a rabbit to keep in above the bottom of chuck. H> Goodwin
Are the handout materials available for download?
Yes, see Mike's website mikepeacewoodturning.blogspot.com/p/woodturning-resources.html for the handout on Twig Pots
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re the steb center pin - a dab of automotive threadlocker on the grubscrew will keep it in place as long as you wish.
Good info!
Wow, Mike. You're up there with the Big Boys. This video ran 56 minutes.
Most of the presentations at Gwinnett WW typically run an hour and a half. Sometimes the editied video is a bit shorter.
I don't have a center punch at awl....
I'm surprised that Jet lathe run's so smooth. Normally I'd expect to hear the bearings grinding.
Most Jet lathes are quite. The full size is really quite. I have 3 Jet lathes one has noisy bearing but the others are quite.
All that work for a $2 twig vase?
It’s not the kill, it’s the thrill of the chase! Ha!
43:53 Where's hindsight when ya' need it?
What a shame the focus is out.