Woodturning - How to Create the Perfect Mirrored Finish!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ต.ค. 2024
- As soon as I saw this Yew blank and knew I wanted it. I love the purple strips of colour and pink hue throughout the blank. I thought that it was only fitting to create a somewhat donut shaped bowl, or is it just me that thinks of pink frosting and sprinkles when I picture a donut?
The bowl has been sanded to 5000 grit and finished with Danish oil and Wood wax. It's around 150mm at its widest point.
Let me know what you think of this piece! 😁
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My videos are for entertainment purposes only. I am still relatively new to woodturning and some of my techniques might not be the "best" or safest. When using any tools or machinery always read and understand safety/manufacturers guidelines.
Yes, I'm aware that wearing gloves while woodturning is considered an unsafe practise. The gloves I wear are tight fitting and don’t have any loose threads. I wear them for the protection of my skin. This is a risk that I am willing to take, however I am still very conscious of the potential danger and I do not touch any spinning parts of the lathe. DO NOT do anything you don’t feel comfortable doing.
Well, that is a very nice bowl. I just wonder why you do not speak or otherwise narrate what you are doing. Your title is "how to create the perfect mirrored finish" but you certainly did not tell us how to do it. I for one am dissapointed.
Hi Steve, sorry to hear that you are disappointed - I personally believe you learn more by watching. Firstly thank you for your comment and support. I prefer to let the wood speak for itself and allow the tools to tell their own story as they make their changes.
However, take a look in the description field (downward chevron next to the title) for more information on products, finishes and the back story etc 🪵😃👍
the products are in the description field, I use my eyes 👀 to learn the techniques to 😂
It would have been very nice and helpful if you would have explained the products that you were applying
Thank you for your comment Joel 😃👍I prefer to let the wood speak for itself and allow the tools to tell their own story as they make their changes. However if you take a look in the description field (downward chevron next to the title) you will find more information on products, finishes and the back story etc 🪵😃 👍
The video is titled “How to Create the Perfect Mirrored Finish,” but all I see in terms of creating a finish is sanding through a couple grits, then a blue paper towel applying something, and then a soaked cheese cloth applying something. Could you post what's being used?
He said in the description of the video what he used.
That is a beauty Harry. Stunning grain the the Yew and I love the inclusions. Great work mate as ever.
Take care Harry.
Cheers, Huw
Thank you Huw, I can't fault the colours, they are so rich! Thanks for your continued support of me. Take care Harry 🪵😃👍
Absolutely beautiful. Where did you get that mounting ring? Not sure what to call it lol.
Hi Tree Forge. The mounting ring came with the lathe along with alot of additional tools etc. So I'm afraid I cannot answer that one... 🪵😃👍
A magnificent bowl mate. A piece anyone would be proud to own.
Just a question, are the bearings on your lathe shot? Heck of a grating noise with the lathe running.
Thanks so much Shed man. I do need to strip down clean and inspect.... I'm just full on mad turning at present. And don't want to stop!
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Absolutely gorgeous bowl! I love all the colors in this piece of wood. The grain is beautiful. Thanks for sharing your amazing work.
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Thank you so much Dotty for your kind comments. 🪵😃👍
Oh my word! Gorgeous! The coloring of the wood is magnificent! You found Nature's hidden gem!
Thank you! I always try my best to, nature is beautiful in so many different ways😊👍
Beautiful! So do you just sand and wipe of dust until you hit the 5000 grit then use the oil?
Hi Clyde, thanks for the comment. Pretty much so. Slowly reduce down to 5000 grit, Danish oil and then wood wax. 🪵😃👍
Great work! Although I wouldn’t call this a how to. You give zero instruction. But nice piece!
Nice, simplicity itself. Get the right shape and the wood speaks louder than anything...🇺🇦
Thank you! 😊👍
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Nice piece, but where's the "How to" part? The video's title leads one to believe that you would explain to us how to get that mirror finish. You didn't even show us which products you used to achieve that look.
Hi CanaDan, I believe you learn more by watching. Firstly thank you for your comment and support. I prefer to let the wood speak for itself and allow the tools to tell their own story as they make their changes.
However, take a look in the description field (downward chevron next to the title) for more information on products, finishes and the back story etc 🪵😃👍
try looking in the description field Canadan
Another masterpiece Harry....mirroring effect! Very well done...thanks for sharing!
Thank you as always Umberto! 😁👍
Felicitaciones por el trabajo, no sé si tenemos esa madera en mi país, realmente hermosa. Saludos desde 🇦🇷 Argentina
Hi citromaniaco. Thanks for your comments, this is Yew, a very slow growing hard wood from the UK 🇬🇧 🪵😃👍
Nice finish, but no indication of what was used to achieve it?
Hi Chet, Take a look in the description field (downward chevron next to the title) for more information on grit, finishes used and the back story 🪵😃👍
Hey there Harry! I'm the first to comment on your video. 🏆
Hi there! Congratulations, lets see how many videos you can watch and comment on 😉😁👍
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I started clenching my fist toward the end. I realized it was because this bowl is something I just want to pick up and hold. I love that you can make a lump of wood look this beautiful.
Thanks for your comments Alex. It is a very tactile piece. The colour and smooth finish really do make you want to engage with it....🪵😃👍
Wow, what a finish. Absolutely fantastic, Yew have excelled yourself again! 😮
Thank yew very much! 😂😉👍
What a beautiful bowl.
I watched this video earlier today and kept thinking about the shape. Well I couldn’t take it anymore so, I went in my shop and turned one similar to it. Mine came out pretty good, but the wood is nowhere’s as beautiful as the wood you used.
Thank you for inspiring me to make something different.👍👍
Hi G.Lee, I'm absolutely blown away that this piece inspired you to emulate a similar shape. Thanks for sharing with me and glad it turned out well. 🪵😃👍
Fantastic bowl Harry, the sanding prep certainly paid dividends. Stay safe, John
Thanks you John! Sanding is the most important part 😉😁👍
Beautiful Harry....I see the lovely pink hue ,and the grain is so prominent....Lovely piece....
Thanks so much Angela, the pinks and purples just drew me to this piece and I had to transform it. I really enjoyed my donut turn 😋 🍩 🪵😃👍
Really beautiful , such a lovely hobby creating lovely objects from nothing but a chunk of wood.........love it.
Thank you! Its the best 😁😉👍
Lovely piece of wood. I used to finish a lot of jobs like that. Fine sand down to 1.000 grit then friction polish with a wax product I found. Gave a mirror finish. Stunning on a piece as you’ve just shown 👍
Thanks Graeme. I agree, however it doesn't always work, certain woods and of course moisture can be a problem and require a different approach. But this was perfect for the colour POP ! 🪵😃👍
So beautiful! I am such a fan of the purples in wood. Working on the purple walnut nearly killed me literally but so pretty. This I think is my new obsession. I am going to keep an eye out for some. Thank you for sharing this wonderful piece. And yes donuts and jimmies do go hand in hand😉
Many thanks Dea, I was so attracted to the beauty of the purple tones. Was the walnut poisoning due to dust inhalation? Hope you're okay now? Take care Harry 🪵😃👍
I like chocolate donuts 🍩 😋!!
@@HarrySmithShorts yes I am allergic to the black walnut and the latex in the paint on top. So it was a double whammy! Going to start wearing a mask while working on old barn boards 🙂 but the purple tones are what drew me in too. Lovely piece, as is all your work ❤️
@@deastover898thanks for the support Dea. Yes you must wear a mask 😷 and stay safe. 🪵😃👍
maybe the wood im using is too wet. but when i use grits over about 400 they start to clog up. they get unusable really damn fast as the saps and oils clog the paper.
am using Cherry i harvested a year ago. its been under the work bench in my unheated wood shop. should i dry it longer?
Sounds like it could be too moist. Cherry does take a long time to dry out. I put mind in the warm boiler house to speed up the shedding of water. 🪵😃👍
Yeah your wood is too wet. You need to rough the bowl out leaving the walls about 3/4" thick and bundle it up in some paper and allow it to season slowly or it will crack. Once it's dry (can take months) then chuck it back up and complete it.
Another beautiful work of art. Please don't stop. I watch every minute of your videos. Three thumbs up 👍 👍 👍
Thank you very much Maria! I really appreciate it 😁👍
👍👍👍The badger is very nice and turns well, exceptional finish👏👏👏 Bye😊
Many thanks Tazio 🪵😃👍
Beautiful, i was bowled over it was so nice :) lol
Thank you Amber! 😁👍
Excellent selection of wood and craftsmanship. Truly a treat to see such beauty created from nature 😊😊
Thanks Takka, it is hard to believe the colour and grains that nature can produce. It really is a pleasure to work with such a beautiful product 🪵😃👍
Wow! Absolutely stunning. That is a thing of beauty. Nice work.
Thank you Kent! 😁👍
Beautiful piece - that grain is mesmerizing!! Thank Yew for sharing! :)
Thank yew for watching! 😂😉👍
Nice piece and finish BUT you tell us nothing - what grit, wet or dry, what finish - this isn't a 'how to' it's a 'watch how good I am' video.
Perfect turning Harry. Yew is such a beautiful wood and always full of surprises in terms of grain and colour.
Thank you Alan! I couldn't agree more, yew is just amazing 😁👍
I watch this because I want to get a "Perfect Mirrored Finish" on my bowls and vases too. You list Danish Oil and Wood Wax but that's not enough information. We need you to TELL us what you're doing and how you do it.
It is a beautiful piece for sure.
When I see the title How to Create, Im sort of expecting some form of verbal or written description of what is happening.
Im very new to turning and I watch these videos trying to pick up some tips on what Im doing wrong, but nobody ever talks through the process of what we are seeing.
This is really just watch me make something with a perfect mirror finish.
Harry, some communication would have been helpful. Some dialog, some instruction. I and many others watch these videos to learn. Please teach us step by step. Tell us what you're doing.
Such an amazing work❤ ... can you please describe that blue cloth
Hello, a really nice work, congrats. One doubt please: Danish oil takes a long time to dry, have you applied the wax before It dries? The result si not sticky? Thanks very much
Well done Harry. I fully agree, yew is simply gorgeous.
Thank you Doug! 😊👍
Nice video ,being new to turning it would have been nice to know what products you used to get the shine ,I can only assume it was a wax and was food safe. Love the bowl.
Magnificent, that one harry 👌
Thanks Kungfuway! 🪵😃👍
Nevermind, I read the notes...ha ha
🤣😂 the description is a wonderful thing...🪵😃👍
Your head line stated how to create perfect mirrored finish. watched twiced and can not find what finishing products you used, would like to know thanks
Hi Kevin, take a look in the description field (downward chevron next to the title) for more information on the products, finishes and the back story etc 🪵😃👍
@@HarrySmithShorts Have looked everyware and can not find any chevrons near title, must admit I am no expert on these computers
found it Thanks Harry
@@kevinrees3811 hope it helps? 🪵😃👍
Wow love it ✌️💪💪
Many thanks Cookies 🪵😃👍
How about showing the product used. Beautiful finish but lacks info
That looks stunning. Always love yew. Great work
Thanks Jiggsy it has stunning colours. I was pleased with the result 🪵😃👍
Beautiful ❤️
Thank you Gloria! 😊👍
How do we know how fine you sanded, and what products in what ratio you put on.
Wonderful piece of turning. Love the colour
Thank you Douglas! 😊👍
Great video overall, how about a bit of talking throughout the turning, it would take it from an A to A+.
But what finish did you use?
Karl, Take a look in the description field (downward chevron next to the title) for more information on finishes and the back story . On this project its Danish oil and wood wax 🪵😃👍
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Thanks for watching Angela! 😁👍
@@HarrySmithWoodturning You’re Very Welcome Harry 😻♥️👍🏼
Nice work 💪
Thank you Carolyn! 😊👍
Good as always 👍👍👍
Thank you as always! 😉😁👍
What kinda finish did you use. Thought this was a information video.
Harry, who makes that sanding attachment for your drill?
Sand to 5000! That's a lot of sanding. But look at the results.
You didn’t describe anything and your notes didn’t say anything.
Oh I LOVE that bowl! Just gorgeous! Do you sell your work?
Beautiful piece 👍 💯
Thank you Sony! 😁👍
Lovely job but I'm no wiser on how to do it 😢
Absolutely gorgeous as usual ❤
Thank you as always! 😁👍
Wow, beautiful!
Thank you Gwynn! 😁👍
Looks real pretty. I wish someone would tell me how to do that.
So simple and so beautiful
Thank you Angelia! 😁👍
Sweet!
Thank you Richard! 😊👍
Beautiful
Thank you Mike! 😊👍
Beautiful work❤❤
Thank you Raghbir! 😁👍
@@HarrySmithWoodturning 🙏🙏❤❤
Well it’s nice but I didn’t learn anything.
The red streaks really make it so beautiful. Is it some kind of cedar or rosewood?
Hi Chris, it is a beautiful piece of Yew 🪵😃👍
Gorgeous!
Thank you Patti! 😁👍
Ok, I found it. I stand corrected. Thank you.
No problem Chet, I like to engage with my viewers.
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I forget to look in the description too Chet 🤣😂
Absolutely gorgeous bowl!
Many thanks Glenn 🪵😃👍
Great finish but what did you use ?
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Thanks for watching! 😁😊👍
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Thank you Allen! 😁👍
Is danish oil good Safe?
The miracle continues !
Thank you! 😁👍
Great
Very nice
Many thanks Kevin 🪵😃👍
Очень красиво!
Many thanks dadada 🪵😃👍
Your a true pleasure to watch you always turn out something beautiful
Beautiful Piece, thanks for sharing. Full View and Like 👍
Thank you Allen! 😁👍
great job
Thanks Mark 🪵😃👍
Not very informative!
Hi Fred. REALLY? sorry to hear that you weren't very well informed - I personally believe you learn more by watching, but thank you for your comment and support. I prefer to let the wood speak for itself and allow the tools to tell their own story as they make their changes.
However, take a look in the description field (downward chevron next to the title) for more information on products, finishes and the back story etc 🪵😃👍
what more do you need, for Harry to come round and personally instruct? 😮
As the video is titled HOW to get a mirror finish i would have expected the video to tell you what finishing was used to get the mirror finish. Ofherwise it should have been titled how i made a bowl with a mirror finish.
@@patrickreade6119 exactly!
@@solidarityworkers6900 would be good if he instructed on the video.