I absolutely LOVE how you explain everything that you do, I, as a very new turner appreciate that big time.. you sir are a fantastic teacher. You've definitely got a new subscriber in me. Thank you for helping me out 👍👍
Super cool piece. One thing you might try when turning these THIN stem pieces, once you have turned the cup portion, instead of pushing into the blank with the tail stock, use the tail stock to pull. You extend the ram into the work, tape the cup to the live center, then retract the ram to give negative pressure to the stem. The other thing suggested at the same time was that once you get the stem started, don’t turn the lathe off. You have 3 beautiful pieces there. Thanks for all you for the turning community.
I've learned a lot from your videos! I can't believe someone with as much awesome tools as you doesn't have a spindle steady rest. You wouldn't have to worry about the vibration on the end of that piece when you were hollowing out the goblet.
It amazes me to see how other woodturners properly use their tools! I'm mostly self taught I've seen a good few videos but never a class. When I turn my calligraphy pens I will use a tiny piece of leather in my left index and thumb to hold onto the wood while I turn. It does introduce a lot of heat so I have to do it very quickly and keep moving. I turned a 12" ebony pen today and I got the tail at it's thinnest to .095" This was the second turning I did on my new lathe. I think I need some more tools all I use is a 1/4" spindle gouge and a 5/16" roughing gouge. 80% of the work is the roughing gouge.
Tim -- That was very impressive. Next time, try it with your skew. Seriously. I've found it easier to turn thin with a skew. As you discussed in the video, there are lots of ways a spindle gouge can snap a thin spindle -- allowing the tip of the spindle gouge to go underneath the center or cutting with the tip can destroy the piece. With a 1/2" or 3/4" skew, it's really easy to avoid either problem. Just lightly pinch the skew and stem with the finger of your left hand as you make your planing cut. It's one of the few times I find a skew to be easier to use than a gouge.
You could use Ash or Hard Maple. They would not be as thin but they are straight grained and dense. Now if you have any Mesquite that would work great.
Amazingly nice job Tim. I was worried when you first pulled the tail stock back and started to hollow out the end. There was a very noticeable off centered wobble to the piece, but once you put into the Rubber Chucky spindle live center it was OK from there on. Question about the RC spindle live center, did you attach it to your Robust live center or use one of RC’s MT mandrels? Thanks for the interesting video of a challenging project. Stay safe and well to keep the videos coming. Cheers, Tom
Yeah somehow I knocked the blank off center changing from roughing to hollowing the end. I used Rubber Chucky's live center mandrel because you can't stop the Robust live center from turning. I probably could have taped it so it would not but it just was easier to use the RC.
woodturningwithtim1 Thanks Tim. I have just received my RC spindle live centers (splurged and got both sizes). Since I have a lot of other RC chucks, I also have several of their mandrills, so no problem. Except now I have to try some skinny finials, not quite up to your level yet, but working on it. I’ve gotten down to maybe 1/8>3/32” for a couple inches, but that’s it so far (practicing on SPF 2x4s). Thanks again. Cheers, Tom
For anyone interested, that doesn't know, Cindy Drozda has tools for this thin turning on her website. Google Cindy Drozda, or look her up on TH-cam, you'll find her. Great job, Tim. They look great.
Hay Tim , my name is Ronnie Bonnette , captain Eddie Castelin and I started worldwidewoodturners.org. We meet every Wednesday evening at 6:30 PM. CDT. We have about 100 people every week. This is a Woodturning club that’s totally free ,no dues ,no membership, no secret hand shake just Woodturning, we’re not sponsored by anyone,that’s the way we will keep it. We would like to invite you to join us. Our members would enjoy talking to you. We will give you a spot to inform our members on what’s new with TIM YODER!!! Hope to see you at our next meeting. Go to our website click on join meeting in BLUE and your in !!!
I absolutely LOVE how you explain everything that you do, I, as a very new turner appreciate that big time.. you sir are a fantastic teacher.
You've definitely got a new subscriber in me.
Thank you for helping me out 👍👍
Holy cow! How in the world.....Amazing skills, Tim! Good job.
Super cool piece. One thing you might try when turning these THIN stem pieces, once you have turned the cup portion, instead of pushing into the blank with the tail stock, use the tail stock to pull. You extend the ram into the work, tape the cup to the live center, then retract the ram to give negative pressure to the stem. The other thing suggested at the same time was that once you get the stem started, don’t turn the lathe off. You have 3 beautiful pieces there. Thanks for all you for the turning community.
I wonder if I can do the pull with the Rubber Chucky center. It only revolves on a little bearing. It is hollow though if I remember right.
Very good wood jop and I am really impress your work’
Tim that was outstanding.
Always a pleasure to watch you work, I love the personality you bring to your videos. Keep Turning.
I've learned a lot from your videos! I can't believe someone with as much awesome tools as you doesn't have a spindle steady rest. You wouldn't have to worry about the vibration on the end of that piece when you were hollowing out the goblet.
That. Was. Amazing... Wow!
Breathing becomes an issue.. yeah I’d be holding my breath the whole way. This is amazing. I gotta try this.
Nerves of steel and a steady hand! Great job!
You can never turn too thin or too rich a goblet! Nice!
This is one of those pieces that mean absolutely nothing to most people. But for those that are into the subject find it a master piece.
Tim that turned out great
Great pieces Tim. Your skill and the rubber chucky make a great team. Now let’s see how thin and how tall you can make them. 🤔
Holy crap, that is talent right there.
I was scared for you, it is beautifully done.
It amazes me to see how other woodturners properly use their tools! I'm mostly self taught I've seen a good few videos but never a class. When I turn my calligraphy pens I will use a tiny piece of leather in my left index and thumb to hold onto the wood while I turn. It does introduce a lot of heat so I have to do it very quickly and keep moving. I turned a 12" ebony pen today and I got the tail at it's thinnest to .095" This was the second turning I did on my new lathe. I think I need some more tools all I use is a 1/4" spindle gouge and a 5/16" roughing gouge. 80% of the work is the roughing gouge.
That was fun Tim!
Very nice work Sr.
Wow that’s so cool. And exactly what that Robust lathe was built for 😂
That is cool how you got that so thin, one day I will give that a try and see how thin I can go. Thank you for sharing.
Tim -- That was very impressive. Next time, try it with your skew. Seriously. I've found it easier to turn thin with a skew. As you discussed in the video, there are lots of ways a spindle gouge can snap a thin spindle -- allowing the tip of the spindle gouge to go underneath the center or cutting with the tip can destroy the piece. With a 1/2" or 3/4" skew, it's really easy to avoid either problem. Just lightly pinch the skew and stem with the finger of your left hand as you make your planing cut. It's one of the few times I find a skew to be easier to use than a gouge.
I will give that a try...in a few months after my nerves calm down a bit :^)
It's official, Tim's a madman
You made me nervous the whole time! Great work!
I love the small stuff! Really impressive!
I admit I held my breath when you were parting it off. Good job making it so thin!
You are a magician, amazing really something! Stay safe......
That's amazing
Where can one get the tiny turning tools.
Hey Tim are you still on OK?
Thanks Tim that was cool to see and keep up the great projects. Can you recommend a dealer for the Hampshire Sheen stuff? Thanks
Martin Saban-Smith in the UK is the owner of Hampshire Sheen products. His website has a US and a Canadian distributor you can contact.
Great job Tim I really enjoyed watching this. If a guy doesn't have any Ebony or cocobolo handy what other more common species would be good to use?
You could use Ash or Hard Maple. They would not be as thin but they are straight grained and dense. Now if you have any Mesquite that would work great.
Awesome!
That's some skill 😲
13:33 nobody likes a big thing floppin around...
😂 Awesome work man 👍
That was amazing so cool. Thanks for the lesson 🙂
If only my school teachers were as engaging as this guy xD lol
Wow! I shake to much to do that!
WOW! You da Man!!!
Amazingly nice job Tim. I was worried when you first pulled the tail stock back and started to hollow out the end. There was a very noticeable off centered wobble to the piece, but once you put into the Rubber Chucky spindle live center it was OK from there on. Question about the RC spindle live center, did you attach it to your Robust live center or use one of RC’s MT mandrels? Thanks for the interesting video of a challenging project. Stay safe and well to keep the videos coming. Cheers, Tom
Yeah somehow I knocked the blank off center changing from roughing to hollowing the end. I used Rubber Chucky's live center mandrel because you can't stop the Robust live center from turning. I probably could have taped it so it would not but it just was easier to use the RC.
woodturningwithtim1 Thanks Tim. I have just received my RC spindle live centers (splurged and got both sizes). Since I have a lot of other RC chucks, I also have several of their mandrills, so no problem. Except now I have to try some skinny finials, not quite up to your level yet, but working on it. I’ve gotten down to maybe 1/8>3/32” for a couple inches, but that’s it so far (practicing on SPF 2x4s). Thanks again. Cheers, Tom
Awesome
Very cool, glad it's raining today, that way I have a valid excuse to watch you sweat, lol.
You are definitely a badass
Next on woodturning we turn toothpicks lol
there's one i am not going to try. Don't need more frustration in my life :)
Soooo where does one score a Rubber Chuckie or chucky.....?
Whoops! I will add www.rubberchucky.com to the description.
I swear I could smell the wood chips.
Fancy toothpicks 😂👍🏼
For anyone interested, that doesn't know, Cindy Drozda has tools for this thin turning on her website. Google Cindy Drozda, or look her up on TH-cam, you'll find her.
Great job, Tim. They look great.
20$ worth of ebony shavings lol
Hay Tim , my name is Ronnie Bonnette , captain Eddie Castelin and I started worldwidewoodturners.org. We meet every Wednesday evening at 6:30 PM. CDT. We have about 100 people every week. This is a Woodturning club that’s totally free ,no dues ,no membership, no secret hand shake just Woodturning, we’re not sponsored by anyone,that’s the way we will keep it. We would like to invite you to join us. Our members would enjoy talking to you. We will give you a spot to inform our members on what’s new with TIM YODER!!! Hope to see you at our next meeting. Go to our website click on join meeting in BLUE and your in !!!