Agree with the many favourable comments Lyle. I just love you showing a slow speed cut to allow the lathe to cut the wood, rather than tearing it off as many do! Applies to every wood working machine and slow speed sanding = less heat and the comment about sharp sand paper.
Again thanks for your explainations as I am a two year rookie at turning... I have been saving several crotch pieces to do what you did.... Great piece!!!
Thanks for the video. I enjoy how you explain your techniques. I received my first Thompson bowl gouge this week, along with a couple of fresh black walnut logs (maybe 10" dia.). Couple of crotch spots. Gotta try to make a plate out of at least one of them. Never worked with walnut before.
Thanks Daniel, You should see it after it totally dried. The grain and crotch character really popped with the texture from drying. I should try to take another photo, but it is hard to capture the depth of it.
Thanks Richard, Yes, The post is threaded with a nut that keeps the height where you want it. Originally designed for hollowing systems to get DEAD on the center line when finishing the nub in the bottom. See it on my web site store for more info.
Does your walnut smell nice. How come you don't have many viewers? You're spot on with your instructions and advice. AND you don't use mechanical chucks? Or do you, , ,
Hi John, thanks for the feedback. Viewers?? I am approaching 2 million views, just on my TH-cam channel and I reach thousands with my Interactive Remote Demonstrations all over the world in the last 4 years. See me in action on a Hollow form Interactive Remote Demonstration 1-6-21, live. See my web site for details. Plus the face to face classes. I am as busy as I want to be. I have another job too, making, selling and shipping tools. Yes, green walnut has a distinct smell. I would not call it good or bad.
Thanks Jim, You are the second to ask about finishes. Ive talked about finish many times. It starts with sharp tools and good techniques. The sanding with sharp sandpaper is a critical part of finish. After I prepare the wood it will not matter what finish I apply to the surface. I use Watco danish oil, wiped off, and the shine you see is buffed on wax. Any finish will not help if you dont prepare the wood first.
I recently tried turning a crotch bowl, and I destroyed it with "one more cut". When I try to cut into the side to turn the circumference, I bounce. I don't get the smooth cut that you do. I make sure that I have sharp tools, take my time, and I don't hog off wood. Would you have any suggestions on how I could make a smoother cut? Thanks.
Sorry for the tardy reply. Joe, go back and look at my Bowl DVD again. It shows the rules and techniques for the push cut. You will see something in there you can fine tune to help. My guess is you are rubbing the bevel too hard and bouncing into the air spaces. We dont RIDE the bevel but we follow it very gently. All the movement of the tool is toward the sharp edge, dont push on the handle toward the bevel. The second cause might be if you are not keeping the bevel support and end up scraping in there. Make sure you line up the bevel with the existing wall surface before every cut Remember the ABC's? Anchor, line up the Bevel and then take a cut.
Hi Jim, Yes, it will distort some with the drying. I cherish the character of the wood, especially crotch wood, from the drying process. I even sand it when it is still wet to create even more texture as it dries. If you want it round you must double turn. Not nearly as much fun.
Could there have been more than one plate hidden in the crotch wood you started with? I don't get a lot of walnut to turn. I saw you count the rings but thought there could be a technique to produce at least two plates with nice grain. Thanks for the great video.
Hi Bill, When I cut the tree in half along the pith there is usually a "A" piece the best and a "B" piece that is not as good. The problem is the flame figure in the middle of a crotch is not very thick. I usually go for one great piece that captures most of the color and character of the figure. I show this process in the natural edge walnut bowl here. th-cam.com/video/RRDVHI-KyQQ/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/nnb0H7x7EEc/w-d-xo.html
Yes, it was still a bit wet when I finished it. I put a wiping varnish on it(Watco Danish)Wipe on, wipe off. The shine is from carnauba wax buffed on a few days later. The finish starts with good tool control techniques and sharp tools, and sharp sandpaper.
Hi Don, Ive talked about finish many times. It starts with sharp tools and good techniques. The sanding with sharp sandpaper is a critical part of finish. After I prepare the wood it will not matter what finish I apply to the surface. I use Watco danish oil, wiped off, and the shine you see is buffed on wax. Any finish will not help if you dont prepare the wood first.
I get it. I just wanted to know what you applied to the piece. . . ."and the shine you see is buffed on wax." That's what I was looking for. You buffed it! Thanks.
I like the split view showing tool use from different angles. But there were a few gaps in this video. For example, why did you spend so much time making sure the 16th growth rings were all on the same plane? And what happened from the time you sanded the wet wood and then showed us the finished project? I feel like I blinked and a large amount of time went by. Did we win the war? Did the Astros win the series? Who is the president now?
Thanks for your comment Harold. The short version of the TH-cam format is necessary. It was a two hour shoot. Most people will not sit through 1-2 hours on TH-cam. My DVDs have the better learning tool and shows the entire process. The growth rings is one of the most important elements. Planning the axis between centers made a mediocre piece spectacular. After I sanded, I put it on the glue block. I have showed that method many times. I can not show the same thing over and over, that would get boring for both of us. TH-cam is an entertainment vehicle that I try to teach with. You would need to watch many of my hundred videos to get what is in my DVDs or what I teach live in demos or hands-on classes. We won the war, Huston won, and we have President Trump. LOL
Always a joy to watch you turn Lyle.
Thanks Tim
Agree with the many favourable comments Lyle. I just love you showing a slow speed cut to allow the lathe to cut the wood, rather than tearing it off as many do! Applies to every wood working machine and slow speed sanding = less heat and the comment about sharp sand paper.
Thanks for the feedback, Ray. Glad to help solidify your observations.
Fast (ish) wood rotation, slow feed = nice finish from tool? It's like turning aluminium. Nice demo. No nonsense.
Yes you have that correct, lathe fast and pace of tool slow, much better.
What a wonderful piece of wood that is! Walnut can be very surprising. Thank you for sharing your project! Many blessings to you Lyle!
Thanks Tracy, we need all the blessings we can get.
Again thanks for your explainations as I am a two year rookie at turning... I have been saving several crotch pieces to do what you did.... Great piece!!!
Thanks for writing Randy, enjoy your holiday.
Beautiful piece Lyle 😊. Thank you for the instruction and inspiration you put in to your videos. 😊🇬🇧😊
Thanks Tom, Wishing you and your family a blessed and joyous Christmas.
Beautiful plate, Lyle. Liked the split screen.
Thanks for the feedback, Joel. Wish you and your family a blessed and joyous Christmas.
my favourite kind of wood, walnut crotch feature is amazing, thanks for the demo.
take care
Rob
Thanks Rob
Beautiful Lyle!
Your videos are always good tutorials too.
Hi Wakely, sorry for the tardy reply, I just found your note. Thanks for writing, enjoy your holiday.
Thank you, and a Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Thanks for the video. I enjoy how you explain your techniques. I received my first Thompson bowl gouge this week, along with a couple of fresh black walnut logs (maybe 10" dia.). Couple of crotch spots. Gotta try to make a plate out of at least one of them. Never worked with walnut before.
Hi David, Thanks for the feedback. Walnut is great to work with. You will have fun with it.
Hi Lyle! Beautiful plate my friend and great finish on it! The crotch figure looks fantastic! Thank you for sharing! Cheers! Daniel
Thanks Daniel, You should see it after it totally dried. The grain and crotch character really popped with the texture from drying. I should try to take another photo, but it is hard to capture the depth of it.
Another fabulous video! Thank you!
Thanks Pam
Very nice Lyle. I am going to try this on a Sycamore crotch.
Thanks Keith, The color and character of different trees will vary, give it a shot.
Very nice I have a question about your tool rest post is that threads on it thank you
Thanks Richard, Yes, The post is threaded with a nut that keeps the height where you want it. Originally designed for hollowing systems to get DEAD on the center line when finishing the nub in the bottom. See it on my web site store for more info.
Does your walnut smell nice. How come you don't have many viewers? You're spot on with your instructions and advice. AND you don't use mechanical chucks? Or do you, , ,
Hi John, thanks for the feedback. Viewers?? I am approaching 2 million views, just on my TH-cam channel and I reach thousands with my Interactive Remote Demonstrations all over the world in the last 4 years. See me in action on a Hollow form Interactive Remote Demonstration 1-6-21, live. See my web site for details. Plus the face to face classes. I am as busy as I want to be. I have another job too, making, selling and shipping tools. Yes, green walnut has a distinct smell. I would not call it good or bad.
@@Lyle Sorry about that Lyle. I looked at the count on each video, and made an incorrect assumption. Duh! I like your style. Best regards.
What do you use for the finish? The shine is amazing! Great video, very instructive!
Thanks Jim, You are the second to ask about finishes.
Ive talked about finish many times. It starts with sharp tools and good techniques. The sanding with sharp sandpaper is a critical part of finish. After I prepare the wood it will not matter what finish I apply to the surface. I use Watco danish oil, wiped off, and the shine you see is buffed on wax. Any finish will not help if you dont prepare the wood first.
Love the feather from the crotch, enjoyed having lunch with you at SWAT.
Thanks, hope to see you next year
I recently tried turning a crotch bowl, and I destroyed it with "one more cut". When I try to cut into the side to turn the circumference, I bounce. I don't get the smooth cut that you do. I make sure that I have sharp tools, take my time, and I don't hog off wood. Would you have any suggestions on how I could make a smoother cut? Thanks.
Sorry for the tardy reply. Joe, go back and look at my Bowl DVD again. It shows the rules and techniques for the push cut. You will see something in there you can fine tune to help. My guess is you are rubbing the bevel too hard and bouncing into the air spaces. We dont RIDE the bevel but we follow it very gently. All the movement of the tool is toward the sharp edge, dont push on the handle toward the bevel. The second cause might be if you are not keeping the bevel support and end up scraping in there. Make sure you line up the bevel with the existing wall surface before every cut Remember the ABC's? Anchor, line up the Bevel and then take a cut.
Since the walnut was green, doesn’t the wood warp when it’s finally dry? Thanks for making the videos.
Hi Jim, Yes, it will distort some with the drying. I cherish the character of the wood, especially crotch wood, from the drying process. I even sand it when it is still wet to create even more texture as it dries. If you want it round you must double turn. Not nearly as much fun.
Could there have been more than one plate hidden in the crotch wood you started with? I don't get a lot of walnut to turn. I saw you count the rings but thought there could be a technique to produce at least two plates with nice grain. Thanks for the great video.
Hi Bill, When I cut the tree in half along the pith there is usually a "A" piece the best and a "B" piece that is not as good. The problem is the flame figure in the middle of a crotch is not very thick. I usually go for one great piece that captures most of the color and character of the figure. I show this process in the natural edge walnut bowl here. th-cam.com/video/RRDVHI-KyQQ/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/nnb0H7x7EEc/w-d-xo.html
Did you finish it wet? How did you finish it? Thanks, Lyle!
Yes, it was still a bit wet when I finished it. I put a wiping varnish on it(Watco Danish)Wipe on, wipe off. The shine is from carnauba wax buffed on a few days later. The finish starts with good tool control techniques and sharp tools, and sharp sandpaper.
Good job.
Thanks
What finish did you use?
Hi Don,
Ive talked about finish many times. It starts with sharp tools and good techniques. The sanding with sharp sandpaper is a critical part of finish. After I prepare the wood it will not matter what finish I apply to the surface. I use Watco danish oil, wiped off, and the shine you see is buffed on wax. Any finish will not help if you dont prepare the wood first.
I get it. I just wanted to know what you applied to the piece. . . ."and the shine you see is buffed on wax." That's what I was looking for. You buffed it! Thanks.
Don Beveridge How many times do I have to tell you to throw out your sandpaper!
Our frugal gene gets in the way, its hard, but necessary for a good finish.
I like the split view showing tool use from different angles. But there were a few gaps in this video. For example, why did you spend so much time making sure the 16th growth rings were all on the same plane? And what happened from the time you sanded the wet wood and then showed us the finished project? I feel like I blinked and a large amount of time went by. Did we win the war? Did the Astros win the series? Who is the president now?
Thanks for your comment Harold. The short version of the TH-cam format is necessary. It was a two hour shoot. Most people will not sit through 1-2 hours on TH-cam. My DVDs have the better learning tool and shows the entire process. The growth rings is one of the most important elements. Planning the axis between centers made a mediocre piece spectacular. After I sanded, I put it on the glue block. I have showed that method many times. I can not show the same thing over and over, that would get boring for both of us. TH-cam is an entertainment vehicle that I try to teach with. You would need to watch many of my hundred videos to get what is in my DVDs or what I teach live in demos or hands-on classes. We won the war, Huston won, and we have President Trump. LOL
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Hi Rob, Thanks for watching. Is 7 good??