Hello, thanks again for all the videos. I've really learned a lot!...Quick question when you get time, I'm using your recipe for friction polish and it looks great! However after being stored for awhile it loses that initial shine. For some of my projects I prefer a high gloss shine. Do you have any suggestions on how to achieve a higher gloss shine after applying your friction polish? Thanks again for your help!!
Sometimes that happens if the wood is really dry or partially punky. Mostly with softer wood. If I run across that I put a few coats of pure shellac (not the friction polish mix) . I gauge it by how much it absorbs into the wood. Basically your sealing the wood before the final finish. I add coats until it stops absorbing into the wood.
I sell these for 5 to 7 bucks depending where I am. But I'm not in it for the money. I can make about 7 to 10 an hour. So that's still pretty good money. Thanks for asking!
I have to tell you a story RC. Many years ago I was at a carnival with my daughter, who was about 7 years old. She was a daredevil who would go on all the fastest rides. On our way we kept passing a tent housing a wood turning exhibition. I repeatedly suggested that we go in, with no luck After a few more death defying rides we were again outside of the tent and I tried one more time. “ come on let’s just go in and see what he is doing “. She looked at me with that starey eyed determination and said, “ I KNOW what he’s doing, making sawdust !”
What is the device you using to measure the diameter in different videos and reason? Is it to measure the diameter of what needs to fit? have only watched a few videos so far but will be watching more of course.
Do you also make insert, Cost of making insert and wood to hold it would be around Aus $4 in materials, and labour , about 1.5 hours provided you had sewing skills as well. $15 sounds cheap to me
Seems like if the cost is less than $4 per and they take 15 min. to make, your are margins decent but your hourly rate is abysmal. For sustainability I would advise rethinking your business model very quckly...unless you are doing it just for fun.
@@RcWoodturning ah, I see. You are not including your wage in the cost. With that clarification your wage is solid but there is no margin. If you plan for this to be more than a hobby you will still need to look at your model as it would not be a sustainable business.
Hello, thanks again for all the videos. I've really learned a lot!...Quick question when you get time, I'm using your recipe for friction polish and it looks great! However after being stored for awhile it loses that initial shine. For some of my projects I prefer a high gloss shine. Do you have any suggestions on how to achieve a higher gloss shine after applying your friction polish? Thanks again for your help!!
Sometimes that happens if the wood is really dry or partially punky. Mostly with softer wood. If I run across that I put a few coats of pure shellac (not the friction polish mix) . I gauge it by how much it absorbs into the wood. Basically your sealing the wood before the final finish. I add coats until it stops absorbing into the wood.
Can i ask what is the going price on one small bowl .
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I sell these for 5 to 7 bucks depending where I am. But I'm not in it for the money. I can make about 7 to 10 an hour. So that's still pretty good money.
Thanks for asking!
I have to tell you a story RC. Many years ago I was at a carnival with my daughter, who was about 7 years old. She was a daredevil who would go on all the fastest rides. On our way we kept passing a tent housing a wood turning exhibition. I repeatedly suggested that we go in, with no luck After a few more death defying rides we were again outside of the tent and I tried one more time. “ come on let’s just go in and see what he is doing “. She looked at me with that starey eyed determination and said, “ I KNOW what he’s doing, making sawdust !”
WOW! She new what was really going on and didn't even have to see it. That's a great story. Thanks for sharing that with me.
Fabulous. I need to make an Amazon order anyway. Guess I need to add a few of these to the order. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Doug!
I put a link in the description of the one's I use.
What size did you make the hole for the pin cushion?
I measured the pin cushion and made the hole to fit.
As usual and awesome and creative video 👍👍
@@TramJizzle Thank you, I appreciate you watching!
you cut the elastic wrist band off?
Yes.
What is the device you using to measure the diameter in different videos and reason? Is it to measure the diameter of what needs to fit? have only watched a few videos so far but will be watching more of course.
It's a caliper. I use it to measure the size for the chuck.
What is the finishers applied here
Friction polish. I just posted a video of my mix if your interested.
Good stuff! I've been looking for a pin cushion to use for these. Just bought a set from your link!
Thank you!
Appreciate the support!
How long did it take you to turn and finish these. And if I may ask, how much do you sell them for? Gary
It takes about 15 to 20 minutes and I sold them for 15.00.
@@RcWoodturningLooks nice. That works out to about $45-$60/hour, before allowing for costs, expenses and your sales and transportation time.
@@JT_70 My goal is 30.00 an hour but some projects give me a bonus.
Thanks for watching.
Just went to the link you provided for the pincushion , the price is not 3.50 as you stated, its $10.64
It's a 3 pack.
Do you also make insert,
Cost of making insert and wood to hold it would be around Aus $4 in materials, and labour , about 1.5 hours provided you had sewing skills as well.
$15 sounds cheap to me
I got the inserts on Amazon. They work out to about $3.50 each. The wood is free. They take me about 15 minutes each.
What is that
Pin cushion
Thats sweet. I was expecting a generic bowl most of the video
Glad you were pleasantly surprised.
Once again another awsome job. Great idea.
Thank you!
Appreciate you watching!
Hello what is it that you’re making I’m sorry I’m actually blind and yes I am a Wood Turner thanks
It's a pin cushion.
@@RcWoodturning thanks
What is the wood
@@riyothisen it's impossible to please everyone
What is the wood
Construction 2x4
Mantap keren bro.
You too.
How much is it selling for?
I sold them for 15.00.
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching.
Thanks for sharing and inspiring 😊
Thank you for watching!
cute-- nice job
Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I can see why they sell out.
And it's really easy to make.
Nicely Done
Thanks!
Beautiful ❤️
Thanks!
Appreciate you watching!
Thats awesome!
Thank you!
Appreciate you watching!
Nice 👍
Thank you!
Nice, do you make the pin cushion?
You can make your own, but I got them from Amazon. There's a link in the description of the one's I used.
Love seeing stuff like this. Small projects that sell well. Gives some of us still learning new projects and ideas to try out. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Chris!
We all start at the beginning. There no reason we can't make nice things that sell along the way.
Thanks for watching!
Seems like if the cost is less than $4 per and they take 15 min. to make, your are margins decent but your hourly rate is abysmal. For sustainability I would advise rethinking your business model very quckly...unless you are doing it just for fun.
My goal is 30.00 per hour. I average closer to 45, but yes I do it mostly for fun and sharing my ideas.
Appreciate you watching.
@@RcWoodturning ah, I see. You are not including your wage in the cost. With that clarification your wage is solid but there is no margin. If you plan for this to be more than a hobby you will still need to look at your model as it would not be a sustainable business.