A little tip that we use in high speed manufacturing that might help you see the corners, get a variable speed strobe light. You will be able to tune it to synchronize with when the corners pass your cutting area. It will almost look like it's not moving at all.
Yes, I was thinking the same thing. However, when doing heavy cuts, the lathe might slow down a little and you'd lose the strobe's synchronization; so maybe there's a way to synchronize it to the lathe's rotation, such as with sensors on the spindle. Maybe have the ability to flash the strobe 1x, 2x, 3x or 4x per revolution, for different shaped pieces. It may also be useful to advance or retard the timing so you can "freeze" the wings in different places to make working on them easier.
a strobe is an adjustable flash light, when its frequency meets the rotational speed of your work piece you'll get the impression that it stands still, never try to touch it... there were accidents when the flickering of neon tubes matched the rotation speed of lathes, in a loud environment you won't notice that the lathe is running... I'm an old engineer who owns such a strobe light.
Ashley, words cannot describe the beauty and proportions of this turning. So I will stick with "BEAUTIFUL" Now, a couple of items 1) you and the video guy have way too much fun, but it does bring out that stunning smile. 2) I know that we are expecting a difficult time ahead, however, you can buy a Gilly Suit, you do not have to make one by placing wood shavings all over your shirt. 😎😎😉🤓🐱👤🐱👤 Such delicate and graceful craft women's ship. It is mesmerizing to watch you turn. The shavings are like little fireworks.
Nicely done! I have tried square turnings before and I have not had much success. Thanks for showing this as I know now where I was going wrong. I almost passed out from holding my breath while you were on the corners. Thanks for the great video!
I don't even know what makes me drool more, whether the beautiful piece at the end or the way you make it look so easy and delicate. what a majestic talent!
There's a beauty in just watching something take shape, and the best part of it all is that it's constantly changing. This is like art in my eyes. Love it.
That is a stunning platter, Ashley. I know the level of craftsmanship needed to achieve this level of work, yet you made it look easy. The mark of a true artisan. Cheers mate.
Such a beautiful project, but very intimidating to those of us without years of experience. I do so enjoy watching you work, and your narrative as you work is very helpful.
I would love to spend a month working with you to reignite my woodturning skills! I love the fact that you use tool steel gouges and rake scrapers and you show and talk about tool sharpening. As a metal turner I always sharpened my tools even the carbide ones I used. Absolutely beautiful and the platter is awesome.
My goodness I came here mesmerized by your amazing work, now I’m captivated by how beautiful you are Ashley . I’d love to spend some time in your world and your mind 😊
Hi, just a gorgeous platter, I was only recently wondering how this type of platter was made. Now I know 😁. TH-cam only lets me give one thumbs up so have some more 👍👍👍👍👍.
You put things in perspective I have never tried a square turning but if I follow your instructions I'm sure i will get there .. I think one of the main things to achieve is PATIENCE .. Thanks for sharing Ashley.. Regards Glenn from Sydney Australia.. P.S. We have been in lockdown for just over 100 Days
I have done also so, that looking on the direction of light, to make a cut. Familiar tricks to me as well :). You are true artist :). Greetings from Estonia :).
I really enjoy watching your videos. You obviously know what you're doing evidenced by the work you turn out. Your easy going personality enhances your channel plus the camera work showcases your work (your camera man is to be congratulated; he's very good at what he does). Overall, you put out very good work. Keep it up; I'll be watching.
Love it, gonna try something similar when I get my hand on a decent size wood. Thanks for the well made videos and sharing your knowledge and experience. I'm a big fan 😊
This looks scarier to turn than that giant table base you did a while back. Those corners would HURT. It turned out amazing through, and well worth all that work.
According to one of your other followers, I am a creep. If that means that I love you and what you do. Then yes I am a creep. Love you and what you do Ashley.
Beautiful platter, nice thin edges, well done. Ashley Harwood l've been watching you for some time now and always enjoy your videos, may l offer a word of caution. Some times when you use the bowl gouge as in 2:00/2:11 your thumb is folded and the knuckle is placed inside the flute of the gouge as you guide it through the cut, if (when) the gouge jams and kicks back, your thumb cannot flex and could receive the full impact. Just a suggestion from a concerned turner. Thanks for sharing.
This square platter 'turned out' absolutely beautifully. I'd love to revisit it in a few months and see how the wood has moved. Do you ever do videos taking a look back at previous projects and how they have moved and changed over time, with humidity and drying moving the wood? I'd love to see what time does to something this thin, both in shape and color of the wood. Just a thought, if you'd be interested in doing a follow up video like that, and the artistic outcome of what time does to this medium. Thanks Ashley, Thomas A. Russell Sr. Amateur turner and woodworker/ wide range hobbyist
@@saharkhalili8627 You need the mass of the center to help stabilize the corners. Ashley is working very slowly from the corners into the center because as the wood gets thinner it begins to flex and oscillate at those high speeds. That’s why she turned the corners to finished thickness and worked her way in. I’ve turned a rectangular piece of walnut that was 8” x 18” and started at 1” thick down to 1/8” at the ends. It had to be turned at very high speed because of all the air in between ends and the gouge had to move very slowly as Ashley demonstrated. It was a lot like trying to turn an airplane propeller.
Ashley this is absolutely gorgeous I have been planning to do one of these as while now and after seeing that I think it's time to give it a go. PS can I ask your opinion on the air helmet as I am looking into my first one and I don't know either to go for the same as you have or the battery operated one which has the battery built into the helmet. Any help would be greatly appreciated 👍👍👍
Ashley great video, I was wondering if you were to use a strobe light would it help to see the spinning piece almost like the strobe light and the water trick where you just see water droplets coming out of the Spicket
Love the piece and your commentary. Is it a function of the camera work/post production or is your studio really that dark? Also, you were really cranking that platter. What speed did you use?
A little tip that we use in high speed manufacturing that might help you see the corners, get a variable speed strobe light. You will be able to tune it to synchronize with when the corners pass your cutting area. It will almost look like it's not moving at all.
Yes, I was thinking the same thing. However, when doing heavy cuts, the lathe might slow down a little and you'd lose the strobe's synchronization; so maybe there's a way to synchronize it to the lathe's rotation, such as with sensors on the spindle. Maybe have the ability to flash the strobe 1x, 2x, 3x or 4x per revolution, for different shaped pieces. It may also be useful to advance or retard the timing so you can "freeze" the wings in different places to make working on them easier.
Maybe have the strobe slightly out of sync so the piece appears to be rotating slowly rather than standing still?
on the other hand it is extremly dangerous ........
@@mobilfone2234 Why is it dangerous?
a strobe is an adjustable flash light, when its frequency meets the rotational speed of your work piece you'll get the impression that it stands still, never try to touch it... there were accidents when the flickering of neon tubes matched the rotation speed of lathes, in a loud environment you won't notice that the lathe is running... I'm an old engineer who owns such a strobe light.
Ashley, If you played baseball that platter would be a grand slam!!!
Ashley, words cannot describe the beauty and proportions of this turning. So I will stick with "BEAUTIFUL"
Now, a couple of items 1) you and the video guy have way too much fun, but it does bring out that stunning smile. 2) I know that we are expecting a difficult time ahead, however, you can buy a Gilly Suit, you do not have to make one by placing wood shavings all over your shirt. 😎😎😉🤓🐱👤🐱👤
Such delicate and graceful craft women's ship. It is mesmerizing to watch you turn. The shavings are like little fireworks.
Haha thanks so much!! Really glad you like it
Looks fantastic
Lovely work Ashley,great tip with the masking tape.
So pretty. I have been wanting to turn a square platter for some time now. You inspire me. Thanks for sharing.
Worth a try, start small for practice, and work your way up to the size you want or that your lathe will handle.
Ashley, Very nice platter! Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful!
YAY time to make a coffee and enjoy a new Ashley Harwood video :)
☕️😁
"Not a beginner's project" That's a major understatement. Incredible skill and artistry!
For sure. Your average beginner would break a wing, a finger, or a tool, attempting this.
Really like to watch you work. The focus and dedication to your craft shows. But your smile really does me in
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Yeah, that smile melts me too.
Awesome. Can’t wait to try it myself. Thanks for sharing
Nicely done! I have tried square turnings before and I have not had much success. Thanks for showing this as I know now where I was going wrong. I almost passed out from holding my breath while you were on the corners. Thanks for the great video!
You are a very talented young lady!
One word - Outstanding. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.
I don't even know what makes me drool more, whether the beautiful piece at the end or the way you make it look so easy and delicate.
what a majestic talent!
or just Ashley. She is a cutie.
Very lovely platter!! Thanks for sharing! 👍🏾
I turned a square platter a few weeks ago. I'm not sure if I'm a beginner or not but I managed it. ha ha!
Wow such talent, such grace & beauty
Nice video! Wish you would talk about some of the unusual or special tools you use that's not normal for most of us. Thanks
There's a beauty in just watching something take shape, and the best part of it all is that it's constantly changing. This is like art in my eyes. Love it.
Thank you so much! Really glad you enjoyed it.
You rock. Great work!
Awesome to see a master at work! Fantastic to see turning a square piece. Thank you.
Gorgeous platter Ashley. It is always such a joy to watch you turn.
That is a stunning platter, Ashley. I know the level of craftsmanship needed to achieve this level of work, yet you made it look easy. The mark of a true artisan. Cheers mate.
Thank you very much! 😊
Absolutely beautiful, getting any piece that thin is a work of art.
It is a delight to watch Ashley at work. She is such a sweetheart 🤗👍
Beautiful work Ashley!
Such a beautiful project, but very intimidating to those of us without years of experience. I do so enjoy watching you work, and your narrative as you work is very helpful.
Such lovely work.
Smooth operator…yes you are!!! Hard to imagine the skill it takes to do what you do…wow!!!👏👏👏👍
Beautiful Platter . Love your work🇦🇺👍😬
I love the form of this platter, when I fire up my lathe again I think I may have to try to replicate it. Nice job Ashley.
Watch them wings, as she said in the video, they hurt when you accidentally come into contact with a finger, knuckle, or arm. 😲
I really didn't expect that stunning piece to be shaped out from a block of wood, incredibly skilled and next level Talent, Ashley
Gorgeous piece of art!
I like the form on that. Nice job.
I would love to spend a month working with you to reignite my woodturning skills! I love the fact that you use tool steel gouges and rake scrapers and you show and talk about tool sharpening. As a metal turner I always sharpened my tools even the carbide ones I used. Absolutely beautiful and the platter is awesome.
Dear Madam
Its an excellent work.
Thanks! 😁
Astounding. You are such a great artisan, craftswoman, and teacher.
That is so beautiful, I love watching you work.
Ashtey nice super bowl. Pozdravujem zo Slovenska ❤👍
What a wonderful process. Thank you so much for bringing your creativity to life and presenting it to us for viewing. Absolutely beautiful!
Absolutely beautiful
My goodness I came here mesmerized by your amazing work, now I’m captivated by how beautiful you are Ashley . I’d love to spend some time in your world and your mind 😊
Another great project and video Ashley! Very relaxing to watch.
Hi, just a gorgeous platter, I was only recently wondering how this type of platter was made. Now I know 😁. TH-cam only lets me give one thumbs up so have some more 👍👍👍👍👍.
You put things in perspective I have never tried a square turning but if I follow your instructions I'm sure i will get there .. I think one of the main things to achieve
is PATIENCE .. Thanks for sharing Ashley.. Regards Glenn from Sydney Australia.. P.S. We have been in lockdown for just over 100 Days
Love your work, Ashley. You are inspiring. A true craftsperson. Thankyou.
Thank you 😊
I have done also so, that looking on the direction of light, to make a cut. Familiar tricks to me as well :). You are true artist :). Greetings from Estonia :).
Greetings! And thank you 😊
Very well done. Epic and inspiring piece.
This is one of my favorite things I’ve watched you turn. Artfully and masterfully executed, as usual.
Amazing. You’re a wonderfully skilled lady ☺️
Another great one
Beautiful work Ashley! You’re great and I’m glad there are turners like you out there:)
My favorite part too.
beautiful, I love how you push the edges, with skill. Thank you
I love square turnings! Definitely on my list of things to learn to do.
I really enjoy watching your videos. You obviously know what you're doing evidenced by the work you turn out. Your easy going personality enhances your channel plus the camera work showcases your work (your camera man is to be congratulated; he's very good at what he does). Overall, you put out very good work. Keep it up; I'll be watching.
That was awesome Ashley 👌 and a very beautiful piece well done. And I loved watching
That was fabulous, so incredible especially as thin as you needed it, as always, A pleasure watching you create
Beautiful Work
Very impressive!!😎👍👍
That is a remarkable and delicre piece of turning - amazing!
Beautiful job you have amazing talent and passion for what you do taking a simple hunk of wood and making the beautiful and functional 👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Love it, gonna try something similar when I get my hand on a decent size wood. Thanks for the well made videos and sharing your knowledge and experience. I'm a big fan 😊
Beautiful work.
This looks scarier to turn than that giant table base you did a while back. Those corners would HURT. It turned out amazing through, and well worth all that work.
Meine Mechaniker was here 👏
Good talent miss
Gorgeous Ashley.
Nice turn.
Another great jop 🤝💐👑
masterclass
Good 👍 luck girl
Awesome 👍
Great!!! (OBTW, may want to ask Mr. Camera Guy to protect his lungs, too!)
very nice ! i like!
According to one of your other followers, I am a creep. If that means that I love you and what you do. Then yes I am a creep. Love you and what you do Ashley.
Beautiful platter, nice thin edges, well done. Ashley Harwood l've been watching you for some time now and always enjoy your videos, may l offer a word of caution. Some times when you use the bowl gouge as in 2:00/2:11 your thumb is folded and the knuckle is placed inside the flute of the gouge as you guide it through the cut, if (when) the gouge jams and kicks back, your thumb cannot flex and could receive the full impact. Just a suggestion from a concerned turner. Thanks for sharing.
Good note, and safety concern. I saw that too.
Wonderful 👍⚘
Glad to see a new video. Are most of the pieces you create,commission piece or are they forsale? Great video once again.
This square platter 'turned out' absolutely beautifully. I'd love to revisit it in a few months and see how the wood has moved.
Do you ever do videos taking a look back at previous projects and how they have moved and changed over time, with humidity and drying moving the wood?
I'd love to see what time does to something this thin, both in shape and color of the wood.
Just a thought, if you'd be interested in doing a follow up video like that, and the artistic outcome of what time does to this medium.
Thanks Ashley,
Thomas A. Russell Sr.
Amateur turner and woodworker/ wide range hobbyist
Those square corners scare the bajesus out of me. What a wonderful lesson though!
Parabéns pelo belíssimo trabalho! Show!
You're always bringing something new.
Beautiful job! You are so cute!
que coisa linda Bela , muito bem feita parabéns
Ashley, Have you ever tried using a strobe light to see the corners? A strobe light set to the RPM will flash to show a stop action image.
Haven’t tried it!
Steady hands are a must on a project like that. I couldn’t imagine how much it would sting if you caught a corner with your gouge
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Very beautiful. One question: on the inside, why did you make the square edges first before moving to the centre?
@@saharkhalili8627 You need the mass of the center to help stabilize the corners. Ashley is working very slowly from the corners into the center because as the wood gets thinner it begins to flex and oscillate at those high speeds. That’s why she turned the corners to finished thickness and worked her way in. I’ve turned a rectangular piece of walnut that was 8” x 18” and started at 1” thick down to 1/8” at the ends. It had to be turned at very high speed because of all the air in between ends and the gouge had to move very slowly as Ashley demonstrated. It was a lot like trying to turn an airplane propeller.
Ashley, a piece of colored duct tape on the corner lets you see it better and it is a safer way to work. This is what I do a triangular piece.
lindo trabalho parabéns 👏😍
Ashley this is absolutely gorgeous I have been planning to do one of these as while now and after seeing that I think it's time to give it a go. PS can I ask your opinion on the air helmet as I am looking into my first one and I don't know either to go for the same as you have or the battery operated one which has the battery built into the helmet. Any help would be greatly appreciated 👍👍👍
Ashley need more light on this and next video
Great job !!!!! Tell me what is the finish please ???
Восхитительно
Do you think you could use a adjustable strobe light to see the edges better? Get the timing right it might enhance the view.
Possibly!
There are a lot of suggestions for the strobe light idea. Great minds thinking alike? Or copy cats... the world my never know 😂.
Ashley great video, I was wondering if you were to use a strobe light would it help to see the spinning piece almost like the strobe light and the water trick where you just see water droplets coming out of the Spicket
That's really great, and I would love to know what tool you are using and the grind.
Love the piece and your commentary. Is it a function of the camera work/post production or is your studio really that dark? Also, you were really cranking that platter. What speed did you use?
Beautiful turning! What is the short handled scraper you were using?