Offset Turning, Tool Control, & Ducks

Sometimes you just want to make shavings, challenge yourself a little bit, and be done within an hour. That's todays project as we explore basic offset turning and eskew sandpaper in favor of tool control as we make a country toy... I.E. a duck.
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[@arnoldkotlyarevsky383]

I love how honestly you portray the process. You roll with your mistakes, admit when you make them, and learn from them. Seriously good work.

[@NMranchhand]

Your detailed, organized instruction is greatly enhanced by your showing the not-so-great passes, analyzing the problem and fixing it. Although your skill is so much higher than ours, it makes what your demonstrating seem within the realm of reality with patience and tenacity.

[@wortheffort]

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[@TheStanford01]

This is more a detailed "how to" tutorial than a demonstration - excellent work. Please keep up the good work!!

[@wortheffort]

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[@SkengManNZ]

got my first lathe 3 moths ago and watched your videos, great lessons. did my first stall with bowls and pens the other week. thanks for the help you are a great teacher

[@craigraper9613]

I am loving your videos very informative and helpful. Wish I had found you a long time a ago. I have been bed bound for the most part of 5 years from 2 major back surgeries. No telling that all I would be in shop trying to make right now had I been watching you more than just last night and today. But watch out world I am getting brain loaded and ready to go. Again thank yo so much for the great training videos

[@wortheffort]

Thanks. Grab a knife.... carve spoons.

[@unclepewter4161]

I collect rubber duckies (I know weird hobby for a grown man but my kids started getting me them when they were really young and it stuck) so when I saw your video pop up I had to watch and now my collection is going to expand to wooden ones as well lol. I am subscribed to your channel because I learn a lot from you. Up until I found your channel all I have done was trial and error because I had no one to explain the different techniques so I really appreciate your videos

[@wortheffort]

These'll float even when soaked.

[@JmFromTx]

I don't know if you check new comments for old videos but if you do I wanted to let you know that the skew cut you demonstrated completely changed my attitude about the spindle gouge for long smoothing cuts. One of those light bulb moments in my woodturning journey. Thanks

[@wortheffort]

Thanks, now get out and try it. Same technique is popular with finial turners using a bowl gouge.

[@umlooad]

Very good demo, thanks for sharing.

[@savath74]

I really appreciate your videos and have learned a ton. Thank you.

[@johnporter8896]

Great tutorial! Glad to see someone teaching this stuff well.

[@wortheffort]

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[@mattsitton6826]

When I first started watching your videos a few months ago I was a little turned off by the length of them. But I see now you really pack them up with tips and tricks. And it doesn't hurt that you are able to entertain the audience as you go along. I really like Dave Stanton and Izzy Swan. I think you are right in there with those two guys. Thanks for what you do.

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[@DragonGateDesign]

never though i would get such a thrill from watching Cap turn a duck

[@balfineartgallery316]

Loved the demo. Great demo on tool technique and a fun project. I learned a lot. It was well wortheffort to watch.

[@suzetteedwards7956]

Thank you for the in depth explanations of tooling. I'm brand new to turning. This was IMMENSELY helpful. I now want to try a duck just for peactice.

[@wortheffort]

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[@superdrs1960]

I enjoyed watching, my first attempt at offset turning did not end well. I have to give it another try. Thanks for sharing, I'm glad your back on You Tube, I missed your videos and your passion for wood working.

[@baseneviratne4562]

Thank u dear for shering ur expieriance with others

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[@rickbill6746]

Absolutely awesome! Thanks for the extra effort in showing the detailed instruction!!

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[@pietervanengelen3933]

It is always wortheffort to see your videos again, pun intended. I always find something new. Well done

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[@michaelogden5958]

This is excellent! Well done, Sir!

[@wortheffort]

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[@johngriffiths4874]

I like your videos, you are an excellent teacher. Thanks for doing them.

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[@TheSafecrkr1]

at first I saw the length of this video & thought to myself, do I want to watch for that long or get out to the shop and do it (?) . I'm really glad I watched. thanks for this and all the other videos.
Jim

[@wortheffort]

Thanks, I know... bit long winded.

[@nathanchambers1006]

Makes me feel stupid on my lathe. So much to learn about on angles and edges. Subscribed and learning.

[@wortheffort]

Just takes a little practice. Very little.

[@billy19461]

I love your broom holder!

[@wortheffort]

Don't expose my secret.

[@RayShaw007]

Excellent video for tool control, thanks. I now understand and you have helped to 'see' much improved tool entry and movement. Now I'm off for some practice and depend how that goes I may well be back to view again!!!!

[@edwinleach7401]

One of the best videos . Thanks for sharing.

[@fiberinspector1304]

Great vid, worth the time to watch, thanks for posting.

[@wortheffort]

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[@johnnyspropshop]

Great video closeups, here I was anxious for a quick duck but learned a bunch of techniques for this time well spent. Thanks for sharing as always.

[@wortheffort]

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[@More-Space-In-Ear]

Really enjoyed this, thanks for sharing 👍🏼😊

[@wortheffort]

Great

[@d.g.rohrig4063]

Super tutorial man! I like how you take your mistakes in stride.

[@stevehubner560]

Im late watcher to love your teaching watched a few now just got my fist lathe made the spinners that was great the grand kids love em ill try rhe ducks on the weekend. :-)

[@wortheffort]

Thanks, Look at the joyner offset chuck to make them easier.

[@caseymor1358]

Thank you for explaining everything in detail.
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[@wortheffort]

Now go make some.

[@caseymor1358]

@@wortheffort I will do that then I'll show you the very first one.
Done put myself on the spot.

[@tompalmer334]

this was a fun exercise worth the effort

[@wortheffort]

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[@dozure]

That was fantastic. Great camera angles, I don't know how you pulled some of those off.

[@wortheffort]

magic... or stupidity... take your pick.

[@toonybrain]

“...use your sacrificial fence to block chips...”
LOL

[@thebakers9403]

Brilliant just loving these vids. Great job. Ade

[@wortheffort]

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[@Matt__just_a_guy]

Amazing. My heart was in my mouth for most of that!

[@mhaz49]

Excellent video. Spent the morning practicing finials, many of which had a ball/sphere in them. I started with a big gouge like you were using, but moved to a 1/4" detail gouge to get the better shape on small spheres. Might work to get a better rounding on the duck heads.

[@wortheffort]

I've been giving them a slight point on the head and on some going back to the center point and adding forheads. Slow and smooth....

[@pointer2null]

Great. Now I have to add ducks to the list of things I want to try lol.

[@wortheffort]

Yes, yes you do... and your nieces and nephews will thank you for it.

[@Alexanator28]

loved it! very informative!

[@paulgreen6196]

I love it.

[@rossdmcc]

I really enjoy your videos.

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[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Sacrificial fence - too funny! (and subtle)

[@el737rs]

You need more power, because basically the radius is bigger, and as someone mentioned the off center weight puts pressure to the bearings. Air resistance is completely different (hence the wind), and maybe the biggest influence is the inertia that pulls the object out of the lathe, so the force is pointed outwards. That is the force you need to add with more power from the motor, all the time (not just for acceleration). In the normal setup, the inertia just makes it wanna continue spinning, and the motor just adds a little bit to the force when it slows down.
Oh, and the vibration calms down when you increase the frequency - mainly because you take it out of resonance. Every object has it's own resonating frequency, and if you hit it right (with enough weight + motor power) you could blow up the lathe. It's not that you must speed it up, just move it out of the problematic RPM (frequency)

[@Ronalcock1]

Luvly mi duck, thats midland to north yorkshire dialect, keep ducking the shavings buddy.

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[@Ronalcock1]

brilliant tutorial thank you. Ron. UK

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[@WildBoreWoodWind]

"... looks like a Lego head to me..." 🤣😂🤣😂👍🖖

[@30105378]

I ama three years late but the whipping effect of off set work is the reason.

[@paulrcreech7731]

Off center is an eccentric so it speeds up an down so you change the gearing

[@tobeboom]

I want to make a chess set. This would be a super cool way to make the pawns.

[@Liquifly]

Offset makes the lathe think you’re turning a larger circumference. Probably why it like the slower speed.

[@goldeneggduck]

Quack quack!

[@MrGreenMakesStuff]

Awesome camera angles on the offset turning! this helps so much!
The art fair tips are priceless. does the noise from the lathe bother customers or other sellers nearby?

[@wortheffort]

I use the roughing sound to bring attention to the booth, then it's off to the races doing my best carnival side show barking. You only have a minute and then their off. Get the crowd in close and then they look at your stuff closer and might buy.

[@billy19461]

For demonstrating cuts, I have seen people paint the outside a contrasting color.

[@wortheffort]

Ya, I'm just lazy.

[@josephpotterf9459]

thanks !

[@brianashton6836]

Fantastic instruction thank you. Where did you learnt to instruct?
Have you any advice for people in wheelchairs as I struggle to move my body around. Thanks

[@wortheffort]

Thanks. Anything I say about chair access would just be speculation but I'd think getting the head stock closer to the end would let you work hollowing easier. I also know Robust and Oneway both have models specific for chair use. Pricy but in the market and with your contacts they don't lose value like others.

[@Xyienced]

Fun!

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[@rogerdirkx.1679]

Hi, What kind of faceplate are you using with the threaded holes for offset turning? Is there a special name for it? Where is it available or did you make it yourself? Thanks.
rd

[@bobwebberkc]

Way cool thanks

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[@pembrokeshirecraft3426]

Quackers!!!!

[@geek2nurse]

I'm SO distracted by the broom sticking through the stool behind you. I need to know what that's about!

[@wortheffort]

focus stand in.

[@tag_of_frank]

More power because the moment of inertia (sort of like weight) about the different axis of rotation is greater. the power required to spin it changes for different axis of rotation.

[@wortheffort]

good answer for acceleration but why for constant speed.

[@DragonGateDesign]

kind of like driving with a flat tire. go fast you don't feel it, go slow you feel it.

[@tag_of_frank]

It takes an acceleration to maintain that constant speed against friction.

[@chickenman297]

@@wortheffort
If we consider the dowel as a point mass, it will be travelling in a circle around the axis of rotation. This gives it a tangemtal linear velocity and a radial acceleration towards the axis of rotation. This acceleration is proportional to the square of the tangental velocity and will impart a force on the bearings according to the coefficient of dynamic friction. This means the motor needs to deliver more torque to overcome this friction, thus more power is required. Let me know if you require the maths

[@diydarkmatter]

i like ducks lol very cool .

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[@scottpetrie8707]

Lol duck it. Nice project.

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[@mitchstavely1]

Very informative. I'm looking to purchase a lathe. maybe a 10 x 15. what size lathe do you recommend? what are you working with? Thanks for the great video and info.

[@wortheffort]

See my turn your first bowl video. I discuss it there.

[@Jrb8k3n]

Why is the broom handle through the stool top? I'm dying

[@wortheffort]

camera focus aide

[@Jrb8k3n]

@@wortheffort lol I couldn't figure it out. I love your videos, they have helped immensely!!!

[@bert1383]

Interesting

[@wortheffort]

it's all physics and geometry.

[@Fearthelettuce]

Would it save a ton of time to bandsaw 1/2 the cylinder off before mounting offset?

[@wortheffort]

Not in my opinion.

[@bertdelisle393]

Have you ever tried to make a duck with tail feathers?

[@wortheffort]

Nope but it is possible.

[@chrisguerette4307]

Where could I find an offset jig like yours?

[@mikemarroquin3538]

Chris Guerette it’s the Ruth Niles offset turning jig. Google for the website.

[@publicdomain1103]

Torque.

[@wortheffort]

power

[@suesmith9202]

Love your videos but you shout to loud