Woodturning - I Turned Solid Brass On A Wood Lathe !!
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Woodturning - I Turned Solid Brass On A Wood Lathe !!
In this woodworking video I use a woodturning lathe to turn a solid piece of brass into an ornate box. I feel this video falls into the ASMR and entertainment categories.
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IM GIVING THIS PIECE AWAY TO THE FIRST PERSON WHO CAN GUESS HOW MANY TIMES I HAD TO SHARPEN MY TOOLS WHILE MAKING THIS.
leave your answer below. Happy guessing.
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I'm retired but I spent half of my working life in engineering. I worked with many metals, some you wouldn't believe but...I would never have tried to turn brass by hand on a wood lathe...especially using a parting off tool. BRILLIANT! Your a craftsman sir!
Thanks DJ. What was your favourite metal to turn? Iv’e been debating melting some scrap jewellery and doing something with gold 👍🏻😊
@@JackMackWoodturning Yep...GOLD. It's amazing and I can't wait to see what you do with it. Remember...even the swarf is valuable :-)
What metals did you work with that I wouldn't believe?
DJ Moss you spent half your life in engineering, but never realised cock and watchmakers use lathes similar to wood lathes and cut with gravers? Did you think this guy just invented this? 🤦♂️🤦♂️ Theres nothing new here!
@@TheDeepDiveLLC grass
Wow! Absolutely beautiful
I don’t work with wood (or brass) and honestly I don’t have a workshop of my own. But I just gotta say I love watching your woodturning videos. I love seeing what you make.
Amazing. So glad you enjoy watching
Unbelievable! No limits for Jack! Chapeau!
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Never would've occurred to me. Brass is softer than steel. Thank you for sharing. Have a blessed day.
Thanks Calvin. Glad you enjoyed it buddy. What would you keep inside?
I didn't even think this would be possible, super impressive
Me too . Turns out it is
Brass is the best to turn by hand in my opinion, I started turning it when I was 15 in my dads machine company. Brass for the most part is self lubricating and that’s what allows free form turning with our tools that are mild steel to hss, the lubricant slows the edge dulling down and helps with chatter. Most soft metals can be turned by hand with a flow of coolant on the piece and cutting edge, replicating brass in a sense, steel can be slowly turned by hand with a constant oil drip on the piece and cutting edge but it’s horribly slow. I’m a machinist by heritage but a woodworker at heart, turning metal first by hand taught me boundaries that a lot of wood turner’s would never try or think of, I mainly turn big stuff that’s hard, occasionally brass & aluminum for a project and recently my wife’s rotors off her Acadia, in my opinion it’s all about the lubrication and matching it to the item turned. It can absolutely all be turned by hand, but there a big break when it’s a waste of time and money to do so.
Have you tried aluminium? Glad you enjoyed it. I reckon you will like my latest vid. Could win yourself some kit 😊👍🏻
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Absolutely amazing.
Thanks Lamb. Have you seen this done before?
Not sure what to say to a Master! Amazing Jack! I have collected wonderful one of a kind boxes for years, so precious, usually vintage as this will be in time. What a treasure it will be and forever! Such wonderful work and skill my man! You and the family be well on this US holiday weekend! Thank you Jack!
Thanks David. Much appreciated man. Hope you had a great weekend 😊👍🏻
I always wanted to turn brass and now I don't have to after I helped you here.
Nice turn,
Lee
WOW..... What work. I could watch these for hours. Thank you so much
Thanks B. Glad you enjoyed it. Have you watched any more of my vids?
I am a Tool and Die maker by trade and wood working as a hobby. Brass is very tricky and if you are not careful it will climb or suck up the tool. You my friend are a master with the tools and talent that is fun to watch. As to the sharpening of your tools I doubt you did, brass turning is most often done with a negative rake on the cutting edge. Drill bits are always dubbed off to keep it from being sucked into the brass as you attempt to drill it. Your ability to cut and shape brass free handed with a tool is awesome, and without a doubt proof of many years of experience. Well done my friend!
Thanks buddy. It was a very interesting experiment and I think it’s clear to see throughout the video that I start to get a feel for it as the video progresses and it becomes easier to remove larger shavings. It was lots of fun to play with. I’d love to say I recommend everyone gives it a go but I can’t recommend it as I know this could be extremely dangerous with the slightest lapse in concentration.
But if one willing to trust their ability to keep a mind full eye on their own actions in the present…. Then “one” may find this an enjoyable experiment. 😊👍🏻
This actually looks like a ton of fun. I was hoping you used the whole piece. So awesome
Thanks F. Have you turned metal before?
Very beautiful result Jack.
From some of the video at the extreme speeds you lapsed, this seems it must have been a disarmingly lengthy project when compared with a wood counterpart.
I love how brass looks when it's polished. Nice work.
Me too. Have you polished it before?
Brilliant work, had to be seen to be believed. Eleven times for your tool sharpening. Tony
Guess again T 😊👍🏻
Absolutely beautiful and unique. Thank you for sharing.
No probs Eileen. What metal would you like to see next?
That's completely mad, but so absolutely satisfying to watch. Beautiful work sir. You're a genius.
Haha. I’m flattered. Thanks buddy. What would you use this for ?
Jack, I have never seen anyone free hand parting off metal with a parting tool, or shape brass free hand. Brass is a softer metal than steel, but that is still some great work and skills. The finished product is once again awesome, well done!
Thanks a lot man. It was easier than expected. Iv’e been debating doing gold but it may be rather pricey 🤣
At least 30.. very neat build. Never would have guessed you could do this.
Thanks terry. It was a fun one to do.
Be sure to pop your answer in the pinned comment thread so that it’s not missed 👍🏻
Jaw dropping gorgeous!
Thank you
Always keeping it fresh. Thanks for another great video.
Thanks Randy. Glad you enjoyed it buddy
I have seen brass being turned, and it always fascinates me. But i have not seen brass turned using wood turning tools. This is incredible! It is good to see you taking on other mediums to turn, fantastic work Jack!
Thanks Alex. I must admit I had no idea if it would work.. it ended up being extremely enjoyable. 😊
Its awesome when you see someone sand all the tool marks out of a wooden piece then polish it and buff it, but when you see someone do the same to a brass piece the satisfaction you get when you see it gleaming is unlimited, its absolutely astounding, there just aren't enough words to praise your achievements !!!
Thanks man. Much appreciated. Will you give it a try?
@@JackMackWoodturning I'm ok with wood turning (nothing near your standard) but i definitely wouldn't have the guts to try brass, i mean like a big hardwood chunk can potentially cause quite a bit of damage so erm ill just admire it from afar ........but seriously, kudos to you mate !!!!
Thanks alot man. Much appreciated 😊👍🏻👌🏻🙏
So beautiful ❤I wish I seen this video earlier when the competition was running. Who ever wore this is so lucky 🍀
What would your guess have been?
@@JackMackWoodturning definitely upward of 50 times
Remove the 5 and you have the right answer
@@JackMackWoodturning what you mean you never had to sharpen them at all
Шикарно!!! Слов нет!!! Bravo!!!👍👍👍👏👏👏
I’m sorry I can not translate this comment
@@JackMackWoodturning Amazing!!!Wow!!!You are a wonderful man!!!
So cool! When the polish came off... amazing!
It polishes so nice… if only wood was as easy 🤣
@@JackMackWoodturning did you coat it with something to keep it from oxidizing?
I did not.. we have brass door knobs in our house which are very old indeed and the look they get from oxidisation plus use is priceless. I hope whoever ends up with this box will let it develop the same patina.
I can't get over the things you make. Awesome, Jack!
Thanks Bex. Much appreciated. What would you keep inside?
@@JackMackWoodturning Silver rings!!!!!
That would be a nice contrast 😊👍🏻
The ribbons from 3:15 to 3:25 you definitely have to put them in clear resin now lol. How cool is that.
Haha thanks F. I have kept them in a jar for such an occasion 👍🏻😊
I would have kept them to put on a Xmas present!!! Maybe too sharp...hum...
Omg that is absolutely gorgeous,thanks for sharing
I think you’ll like my latest video:
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Beautiful! Thanks for sharing 👍
No probs B. What would you use it for? 😊👍🏻
As always, great job. I really loved how the piece just leaped out at you once it was polished.
Thanks buddy. Can you pop your guess in the pinned comment so that I don’t miss it.
@@JackMackWoodturning done :)
Absolutely gorgeous
Thanks Angela, what would you use it for?
@@JackMackWoodturning you’re welcome.
I think it’s beautiful all on its own. But be nice to display with lid leaning on the side with my Yahtzee dice :)
I’m fine beauty in the simple things .
This channel is the quintessence of "binge-worthy." 💕
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Wowww it’s so beautiful!! Can you please make more brass or shiny metal pieces?? I could watch this all day.
Debating a gold one! Can’t afford it at the moment 🤣
Very nice project. Sharpen as needed.
Or as not needed… 😉
Beautiful little box
Thanks Tommy
Hi Jack, ooooh! super shiny ooooooooft! can only guess too many times! great watch. Cheers Will.
Cheers will. She sure shined up nice ey? What would you use this for ?
@@JackMackWoodturning I would keep the best crystals i find in the fields here have you seen some on my videos?
Awesome. Thanks for sharing this.
No sweat. Thanks for watching 😊👍🏻
Beautiful !
Greatest Job !
Omg how gorgeous. What a stunning piece of work. I think your tools were sharpened at least 200 times. Even if I don’t win it I have enjoyed this video so much. It’s amazing to watch metal being turned.
It was a little lower.. Glad you enjoyed the vid. Thanks for watching Sue 😊👍🏻😉
I really love that your able to turn this! It was very amazing!!
Thanks buddy
@@JackMackWoodturning your very welcome my friend.
Very interesting
Thanks K. Have you worked with metal?
Absolutely beautiful work!!👏🏾
This is cool didn't think u could work on brass like this
Me too till I gave it a shot 👍🏻
That's so pretty!
That's so amazing and your projects look as good as one's done on a metal lathe. Thanks for sharing your idea and talents with us!
You are the master of masters in this, wonderful
Now, that’s impressive!
Thank you Brenda. What would you use it for ?
@@JackMackWoodturning not sure. I’m sort of a minimalist so I don’t have a lot of Knick knacks around my house
Salt ?
Maybe
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It is fun to see what you will make. Love the videos.
Thanks M. Have you seen Brass turned before?
I've turned a lot of brass on a metal lathe, that's a hell of a great job Jack. Beautiful work as usual.
Cheers mark. Very different thing on a wood lathe 😆😉
@@JackMackWoodturning oh yeah for sure.
What a brilliant turn it has turned out really nice you really are clever. I reckon you sharpened your tools about 100 times. I love what you have made you are one of my favourite turner's
Thanks Amanda, you’re one of my favourite commenters. Haha. Bit high on your estimations. 😊
So pretty very nice work again your amazing talented man well done thank you for showing us 👏👍🤗👏👍🤗
Thanks L. Much appreciated. What would you use it for?
Very unique and cool!
17 times. Amazing. Didn’t know it was possible.
Thanks.. me too till I tried it. Could you pop this answer in the pinned comment thread so that I don’t miss it 👍🏻
The fact that you blurred out your own face on the brass as you polished it absolutely cracked me up 🤣 very nice work.
Beautiful result.
Thanks P. What game is your avatar from?
@@JackMackWoodturning I actually don't know. I think I got it from this open source game called Tendrils where you need to dance monsters to death in a dungeon or something. This doesn't help as Tendrils uses sprites from old games.
I'm going out on a limb and suggesting it's a boss from an early Megaman game...?
Could be. I recognise it and I definitely played Megaman. 🤷♂️
That is absolutely amazing and beautiful!!!! 💚
Thanks V. Glad you enjoyed it. What would you keep inside?
My everyday jewelry 💚
Ah that’s a lovely idea 💡
For a lovely piece of artwork!!
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I'm actually impressed that you can achieve such a depth of cut with hand tools.
Thanks P. Are you a metal worker?
@@JackMackWoodturning I'm a machinist's apprentice 1½ year in with some prior experience. I know brass is soft and chips easy (free-machining) but even so, I would never have guessed you could go so deep with a gouging iron :P
Beautiful piece of work. People forget that before metal lathes all the was were wood type lathes to turn everything.
Nice one D. Have you turned metal?
Молодец! 😄 Спасибо огромное 💪👍
Просто чудо! Спасибо вам. Я очень люблю смотреть на такую работу.
Very nice work. The brass was so smooth and highly polished we could see your face in the reflection. That was pretty cool. Well done. 😊 👍 🇦🇺
Thanks J. Just as well I had my mask on or my secret identity would have been revealed. 🤣
@@JackMackWoodturning 😂 😂 😂 😂
Beautiful trinket box! Love the medium you used to make it!
There were times when it sounded like fingers going down a chalkboard and I cringed!
Me too! Haha. 😊👍🏻
Sharpened your tools 22 times. Enjoyed the video!
Guess again!
Damn never would of thought to use brass like that but I love the results beautiful little keepsake box great job
Cheers Shane
Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻
Are you going to try this ?
@@JackMackWoodturning don't have the tools but if I did I would I'd make a little box like that for my great Grandfather's pocket watch
Just beautiful 😍
Thanks S. What do you design?
Incredible. 👍👍👍.
Thanks Mo. What would you use it for?
I will gift it to my wife.... 😄😄😄
Those shavings would be beautiful in a resin vase!
It is on my list. Great minds think alike. I would like to do gold. Might be pricey though. What do you think?
@@JackMackWoodturning probably spendy, but beautiful!
Would need to catch every shaving 😆
I would assume that you sharpened each tool at least 12 times. Awesome vessel!!!! Jack - Jack
Lower! 🤣
Way to go Jack 👍. I’ve want to turn brass on my lathe. That was fun to watch. 👏
I do hope you Give it a go.. but be careful, I see this holding a great deal of risks.
You know what they say if doesn’t feel safe don’t do it, but I’m sure I’ll try it one of these days. 👍
Risk assessments my friend.. if it doesn’t feel safe, assess it, adapt it, make it safe.
I’d love to see your results 👍🏻
Beautiful job! Who'da thunk you could turn solid metal on a wood lathe! You obviously - I love your work, but I'm in awe of your imagination!
Stunning
Edit: @5:00
How many thought doorknob for a second. 😂
All jokes aside that was entertaining. 👊
Not a bad idea 🤣
Fascinating and beautiful👌
Thanks G. What would you use it for?
@@JackMackWoodturning only as an ornament👌
I'm in love with this little piece, absolutely stunning. ♥️ From Boston. You are amazing.
Ahh Lisa, you are too kind. What would you use it for ?
@@JackMackWoodturning , I could see it being used for rings or as a keepsake. I just lost my only sister in February she was 56 and that could be used as an urn, not to be morbid. It's just a beautiful little piece.
So sorry for your loss. I’ve made many urns for animals over the years but never for humans yet. Lots of woodturners make a living specialising in urns. I think it’s a lovely product to make for people
@@JackMackWoodturning , altogether it's just a beautiful piece.
@@JackMackWoodturning , also thank you for your kinds words.
Very nice!!
Thanks buddy
I'll guess 7.
That's a cool piece Jack.
Thanks buddy. Be sure to pop your answer on the pinned comment thread so I don’t miss it.
Wow, that is awesome. I hope you saved all of the shavings. They will look great cast in resin and turned into a bowl.
I had intended to melt them down 😊👍🏻
@@JackMackWoodturning Yeh, that'll work also.
Un trabajo bonito y original. 👏👏👏
Thank you my friend
That was fun……way cool!
Thanks D. I don’t think the metal turners are happy
Top job Jack, I reckon a re sharp maybe x4. Always wondered what it would be like turning metal on a wood lathe. Take care, John
Nice one John. Guessed a little high bud. It was much easier to turn than I expected 😊👍🏻
Amazing 👏
Thanks rose. What would you use this for ?
5 min in, I'm like is he making a doorknob?? lol Nice work!
😆.. it could have been
Very cool! Just bought a big chunk of aluminum to try turning on lathe and was wondering whether I was going to have to use carbide. Looks like normal hss lathe tools do the trick. (Albeit with lots of sharpening)
Once again you show what’s possible!
Hey Ken. Traditional tools are all you will need for sure. Just take it slow and edge your way in. No deep cuts. You’ll love it 👍🏻
Awesome.
Thanks Mike. What is your pic?
Holy hell. Boys got skills. Side note the puppy went bonkers as you turned the brass. She does fine with wood and resign 😂
Amazing.
Thanks buddy. You going to give this a try ?
Nope. I’m still learning to make sawdust. @@JackMackWoodturning
Now THAT’S just showing off!
Very good video....
Thanks M. Glad you enjoyed it buddy
Brilliant!
Cheers buddy.. you going to give it a go ?
I’ve got too many other hobbies going.😬
I really enjoy watching your videos though. You are very talented.👍🏻
Very cool idea!
Thanks C. What would you keep inside?
@@JackMackWoodturning Some spices!
superb, I think you spent at least 2h30 in all pure sharpening of your tools. it is a very beautiful room.
Thanks man. Much appreciated 👍🏻😊
Beautiful
Thanks Donna. Glad you enjoyed it 😊👍🏻
Wow that's beautiful ✌️
Thanks cookie 👍🏻
Awesome, more like this!
Que genialidad!!!!👏👏👏👏👏💖💖💖💖💖
Those brass ribbons would look interesting in resin
Already on it my man 😊👍🏻
4:36 I thought you ware making a door Knob made of brass... 😅 Amazing results at the end.