Why is Turning a Flower on a Lathe so Much Fun?

[@steveyoung4343]

Great idea, I'll be making these on the lathe tomorrow. Thanks.

[@chadburt342]

I saw this and headed for the loppers … then the lathe… Awesome idea! It works well!

[@michaelmorris3627]

Great video, I saw it in time for Valentine’s Day. Thanks

[@TimRobertsonWoodturning]

Good use of pruning pieces. Now I have another thing on my list of things to turn. As always, good video!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks, Tim. These are fun. My PM2014 arrives Wed!

[@glencrandall7051]

You are doing on purpose with a skew that which I usually do by accident. Very interesting. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@woodworkingtalent]

It was unexpected that these branches would become unique and extraordinary works of art...👍👍 Good job my friend

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@cobberpete1]

Something different again Mike. Will go perfect with your twig pots from the past. 🌹

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I think so too!

[@radiationroom]

Your flowers make a great craft show demo idea. Nice alternative to making tops.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

You are right, thanks for the idea. The challenge could be getting fresh green shoots.

[@uniqko]

Amazing

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks

[@jackthompson5092]

Beautiful little flowers Mike

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks, Jack.

[@theangrywoodturner9972]

Nice little crafty project...it was nice talking with you at the AAW in Louisville last weekend.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks, me too!

[@clydeschuyler]

Very nice. Great relaxing idea too.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thank you! 😊

[@carolriley569]

I love turning flowers…your hand was in the way of the turned flowers.

[@LewisKauffman]

Neat! Thanks, Mike!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

You bet!

[@PHIL_S]

Very nice demo -this would help sell vases and an easy way to use up smaller scraps. Thanks for sharing your work!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Yes! Thank you!

[@davidmorgan7522]

Pretty cool!

[@randyrockwell6136]

Very nice little project Mike ……. You make it all look so easy 🤠🇨🇱

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks 👍. They really are easy.

[@johnchampagne9009]

Nice video

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks

[@bernardfutter5327]

That really was fun, Mike.Speed 2,500 plus? I've seen Christmas trees turned slowly in Lime that way, and,of course, mushrooms, which don't excite me. Must have a go at this, having plenty of green stock from wild trees in the garden. Thanks, Bernard.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Glad you enjoyed it. Having green shoots handy is essential.

[@rea59]

I first learned this technique after I bought a set of Colwin Way signature Skews. He put out a video on using the skews and these flowers were one of the projects that he used. I've also made these with a trumpet in the center. You make that first before pealing back the flowers. I've also used an air brush sprayer to put color dye on them. Great project though.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I will have to look for his video. I missed that one. I just bought an air brush!

[@declancorrigan2776]

use a piece of MDF and drill it with a forstner bit the swarf forms into little flowers

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks for sharing.

[@williamdodds6104]

Neat idea! Could you of turned the back of the flower first and then made the petals? Might be easier?

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Possibly, but it would not provide any support for the cut.

[@radiationroom]

That looks like the Record Power SC chuck. What jaws are you using?

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Those are pin jaws. Also great for drilling a 1 1/8" hole for initial bowl mounting.

[@DancingFox6]

I would love to see a flower made with the camera looking down to show the turner’s eye view.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@radiationroom]

First comment! I win! :p

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Confirmed