Begin Box Making on the Lathe - A Video Class on making The Acorn Box

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Күн бұрын

In my opinion box turning is the pinnacle of the turning craft. You can make boxes with any kind of grain orientation from a huge variety of materials. You can also: segment, nest, layer, pierce, burn, inlay, carve, ..... it pulls in so much from all the other areas of turning. Even the best in the industry still have avenues to learn more in the world of box making. Yet you can successfully make a box as a beginner too. I believe the acorn is the best form to learn the basics of box making. So come along as I walk you through a lesson on basic box making.
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@cynthialemus2591 4 жыл бұрын

I cannot thank you enough for your in depth videos. I have learned so much from you.

@loucinci3922 Ай бұрын

Enjoyed the video (again). Thanks for sharing

@briandeal8927 2 жыл бұрын

“There’s a Christmas”. Yes there is!!! And getting done with an awesome project feels like Christmas morning each time.

@dragonangel1786 4 жыл бұрын

You're a great teacher, man.

@toonybrain 4 жыл бұрын

Now I’m eager to get on the lathe and make an acorn box. Thanks for sharing your advice, guidance, and boundless enthusiasm.

@kellogs101101 10 ай бұрын

Getting so much from your videos. Great instructor and efforts are very much appreciated. Ill be checking your website. Thanks

@gsmith8234 2 жыл бұрын

When younger turners come to hang out in my shop, I always recommend they follow you. Keep up the good work

@waynegilling6048 6 ай бұрын

thank you for your encouragement. I will be trying my new lathe next week and will just try a few bowls before the acorn. thanks again.

@kylethomas6781 4 жыл бұрын

Saw this video and couldn't wait to watch it...loved the first Acorn box. Thanks

@walonguy111 4 жыл бұрын

You are an awesome teacher, love the video. Thank you !

@WithTheGrain527 3 жыл бұрын

such a good project to do :) I made one for my daughter, she keeps 2 acorns in it :D

@thomasnewton9818 2 ай бұрын

A couple years ago I turned 120 tops in spindle form. I really learned fine tool control.

@guntherkratt1979 4 жыл бұрын

Very well explained. Thank you! As soon as possible, I will see what I have lying around in my shop an start to make an acorn box

@gerardpeyrouty2216 3 жыл бұрын

Very clear ! Very clean ! Beautiful lesson by a great teacher ! Thank you very much!

@angelaburt3266 2 жыл бұрын

I love your explanations.

@angryroo2337 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I loved the overload of info, the more the better for me. I learned a ton from this.

@gpickle318 3 жыл бұрын

I loved the detailed explanations of every technique. Thanks. I will be viewing this as I do an acorn on my lathe.

@russellwaite5874 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for an interesting and inspiring video. It made me want to go out and have a go at your acorn box. better wait though, it's 11 pm. 🙂 Best wishes from Yorkshire, U K.

@stephaniephillips5945 4 жыл бұрын

The Steve Irwin of the turning world!!! Love your videos.

@wortheffort 4 жыл бұрын

Uh, his subject got him in the end.... (too soon?)

@stephaniephillips5945 4 жыл бұрын

Stay away from turning under water. Lmao. You'll be fine. Got my shirt. Sooooo many complements.

@daiprout323 4 жыл бұрын

Shawn, I've been loving your videos for eighteen months or more now. On Friday I bought a Coronet Herald, you've flattened out the learning curve for me with your explanation of transferable skills. Within 48 hours I'd managed a few beads and coves and a simple chalice. Today I'm having a go at this box. Thank you, so much!

@chantalfontenot9114 3 жыл бұрын

These little acorns are soooooo precious!!!!

@stevesaturnation 3 жыл бұрын

You are such a treasure trove of great knowledge. I love seeing your videos and seeing your Dad pop up with some mushrooms here and there as well.

@guylainboulay740 Жыл бұрын

Just beautiful! Very good video. Thank you

@mikeparker8463 7 ай бұрын

Very informative video!I feel more confident after watching now,I have subscribed!

@just-dl 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Thank you for the lesson!!!!

@paulsimmons390 2 жыл бұрын

Your great detail and patience in showing such precise detail is just what I need to start to male acorn boxes. thank you so much

@Ronbob59 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I am a new turner and learning so much from you! You are a natural teacher.

@llg63 2 жыл бұрын

Just found these videos today and they are fantastic. Thank you!

@johnwoods9995 9 ай бұрын

THanks again. You've inspired me ti get out there and embark on bix making with ths scorn project, just like you dud when I followed your tutorial in making a decent wirkbench, which I've done exactly as you demonstrated, though I dded s glue lam top and leg vise..... Many thanks Shaun, you've inspired me to be brave with projects like these.

@SV_Sangha 3 жыл бұрын

Now THAT was a great teaching video!! Thank you, and I like the way and speed you walk thru the scenarios and situations, along with alternative or error explanations.... great job! Glad I found your channel!!

@cigarsmoka9741 3 жыл бұрын

You really go in depth with your explanation of how and why you do things a certain way. I’m an intermediate turner and I’ve made some very nice boxes but I still learned a few things. Thanks for a great video, one of the best on YT for box making.

@DZNTZ 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, thanks a LOT man. I impregnated my rag like you said, and now the rag’s father is threatening to hurt me if I don’t make an honest rag of her before the little rag in the oven comes. But seriously, thanks for this. I’m a noob, and this is the project that FINALLY made me buy a 4-jaw chuck. I’ve been doing workarounds using hot glue, etc. but decided the time had come to invest in the proper tool. Can’t wait to start on this acorn box! (I’m thinking Walnut with a Cherry cap) Thanks again! Liked and subbed, really enjoy your channel.

@buxtor 2 жыл бұрын

Best comment EVER! Love how even though there was a 'rag' involved, the period jokes could write themselves, but you, good sir, chose the high road with the impregnation instead.

@hilarymackay3227 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing, love you, love your work

@stevehogg Жыл бұрын

Great teacher! Thanks!

@colinnelson225 4 жыл бұрын

I have been enjoying your videos for the last few days. You're great at working with wood and with your audience. Thanks for putting yourself out here for us, hope youtube it makes you some extra coin too. You're the kind of person that I'd love to be friends with.

@johnfreeman7005 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again, I never thought i would,, but i see the point and now also love boxes . thanks

@gregorydale7817 4 жыл бұрын

Shawn, you are The MAN! I'm a new woodturner and I'm sure you can guess get frustrated often, but you're a great teacher because you're inspiring. Keep em coming bro! #favoritesubscrptionever

@torchmd 3 жыл бұрын

I forgot how good you are at this. Thank you.

@brentmoyer2081 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your detail. Thank you so much

@Henry.Bendik 2 жыл бұрын

Wow!! What an excellent tutorial. Thank you sir! 👍👍

@marklawrence64 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this tutorial. Very informative and motivating. Thanks for sharing 😊👍🏽

@gregjohnson8486 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a beginner who has been turning for a couple months, making mini bowling pins, mini baseball bats, and spindles. The info and lessons you provide in your videos are outstanding for someone just getting into wood turning. Thank you!!

@woodfather 3 жыл бұрын

Shawn that was amazing, really fantastic instructable. I made my first acorn this morning by watching you, and copying (albeit with carbide tools), and then after dinner decided I had to try again, they both came out really nice and I kinda can't believe that I made them 😂 Can't wait to have another go at it! Thanks again, wonderful video!

@kenharris6316 Жыл бұрын

I was putting the finishing touches on the last piece and put a beautiful spiral half way up. Design change! Fixed it and it still looks like an acorn. Thanks for the GREAT videos!

@ThePumpman317 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for expertise. You don't give yourself enough credit,you have the best videos that I have seen. You have inspired me to jump in and learn more. Thank you very much...

@gregcox5577 3 жыл бұрын

This was really helpful, I just started practicing boxes.

@pi9090ki 2 жыл бұрын

Shawn, you are the world best teacher. I learned so much from you. Thank jou very much! Greatings from Belgium.

@MrBill0523 4 жыл бұрын

What a GREAT lesson Shawn!! Thank you! ~ Bill

@wortheffort 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@umlooad 2 жыл бұрын

Very good demo, many thanks for sharing. I now have to go to the workshop and try it out.

@stephenedwards3348 4 жыл бұрын

Can't stop watching your videos. I think I might make a bowl of these "if I can" for a table center piece. Thank you for your time spent showing us all.

@wortheffort 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@arthilliker3721 2 жыл бұрын

TERRIFIC !! You give me so much inspiration to try harder things ! I LOVE the lathe just because there are NO limits except my own imagination. I REALLY appreciate your patience to teach us how to learn with confidence !! You may not consider yourself an expert but i darn sure do !! Thank You soooo much !

@PPGExplorer 4 жыл бұрын

You are an amazing teacher and an inspiration for anyone that wants to get into this hobby. I cannot wait to start. Thank you for doing this channel.

@just-dl 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@karlpetersen7147 3 жыл бұрын

Another great educational video. This will make my turning much easier..thanks

@spiritwynd 3 жыл бұрын

I've only been turning for 3 months and I absolutely love your channel! I've learned sooo much from you! You're a natural teacher! P.S. my first acorn box was 1.5" tall, and made of oak! Wish I could share a pic!

@twobluestripes 2 жыл бұрын

This is such a sweet little box. Perfect for purse or backpack items you need to find quickly or protect. As you said, USB or SD cards, but also I can see daily pill boxes, or personally, I like to put jewelry in small boxes for putting on later if I am changing, or if I need to remove jewelry at work and need to keep it safe!

@MrPete1x 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, great video and tips

@dickevans6601 Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks a lot for your video. Great help.

@berniesouth8578 3 жыл бұрын

Great practical advice. Easy to watch and absorb. It feels like working with a friend and a colleague listening to these.

@wortheffort 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@richarddominguez7817 2 жыл бұрын

Great job teaching and unravelling some of the terminology confusion! Thanks, Dick Dominguez

@dmitrikrasnokutski3985 4 жыл бұрын

Can't wait till weekend to try this! Thanks heaps for a great lesson.

@wortheffort 4 жыл бұрын

Get after it.

@alexyoung3387 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thank you very much for taking the time to do this. I learned a great deal, and intend to try this.

@wortheffort 4 жыл бұрын

Get out there and make a mess.

@claudeelliott3993 2 жыл бұрын

Really neat video! Well -presented and was certainly a learning curve!! You have the persona of a born teacher. Keep it up and thank you.

@martinmicucci6075 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ,for such an informative video !!. One of the best videos of wood turning !!

@wortheffort 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@jasongoodrich9055 4 жыл бұрын

I got my first acorn box done tonight after watching your video. It was perfect timing to make a birthday gift for a coworker. A lot of fun.

@wortheffort 4 жыл бұрын

Great, he'll like it.

@ec4020 2 жыл бұрын

I just started turning yesterday and had no plan what to make. I ended up making an acorn box with no instructions. The when I got home I found your video. Couldn't subscribe fast enough, really like your presentation and enthusiasm. Looking forward to seeing more.

@tpobrienjr 4 жыл бұрын

Very good tutorial. No BS, just good technique. I'm inspired....

@wortheffort 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@sheldongerber7305 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the inspiring information ! Wanna get into the shop this weekend and give it a try!

@scottfarnham2717 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Shawn! Thanks!

@Matt__just_a_guy 4 жыл бұрын

just love watching. You make it look to damned easy! but I love the technical explanations. Awesome.

@viviantapp3870 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff. Cheers mate !!

@stuartbertles8721 3 жыл бұрын

Great video...appreciate your willingness to share skill and knowledge. I am a noob and my biggest issue is remembering steps. Your clear and concise methods will help me grow into this. Thanks! Happy New Year!

@sweetlandsheatingcooling9039 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a great tutorial. Thanks!

@nealpatterson6794 3 жыл бұрын

Great videos! I depend on your videos to expand my lathe skills! Thank you!

@autumnknight8710 2 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT - Please don't stop your details ! Thanx

@michaelnicholson572 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate the way you tied in previously-developed techniques. The explanation of how you were going to use the gouge to hollow out the nut from the bottom out had me almost yelling at you to just cut from the rim down into the center. Then, I remembered your passing comment about using a supported cut, and it made sense. I'm still skeptical that it's worth the trouble given that you finished the interior with a scraper anyway, but I will definitely give this a try. Thanks for taking the time to share.

@AndysCornishCreations 4 жыл бұрын

Hi shawn....after watching your video I am ready to rock and roll into making one of these acorns...thanks..All the best.....Andy

@gopro2804 3 жыл бұрын

This was excellent.

@AllenGoodman 4 жыл бұрын

Very concise,detailed & excellent instructions. Thank you sir !!! 👍👍

@wortheffort 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@coswood3454 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful box,thanks🤗

@atomiczombie22 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video Shawn. Thanks! I learned a lot.

@wortheffort 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@arturoverde3807 4 жыл бұрын

Great video ,good clear information and instructions.......thank you....🇪🇸

@wortheffort 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@chessmith5043 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video...you are a great teacher...thank you for taking the time to share your skills.

@wortheffort 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@suzetteedwards7956 4 жыл бұрын

Dang, I feel like I should be paying you. You explain everything so well. Now you tell me not to be putting my fingers in those small spaces. 😱😱 Been doing that a lot. Thank you SO much for taking your valuable time to do these videos. You have helped this brand new Turner SO very much. ❤❤

@suzetteedwards7956 4 жыл бұрын

Ah HAH! You've been Patreoned! Thank you for your videos.

@gracenjuguna7292 4 жыл бұрын

You have such infectious passion! It's great. V interesting lesson

@wortheffort 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@vincentbianco7386 4 жыл бұрын

i had to pause the video to thank you. the insane amount of info you give is amazing. I have watched almost every video you have made, and the absolute best thing about every video is that they leave me with no questions about the project and countless things i want to learn more about or try on my own that are unrelated to the project. I was trying to turn a ring for my mom the other day with a metal insert, and as i was hollowing the recess to fit in the metal I couldnt get a straight tenon because even my smallest 1/4" scraper just wouldnt fit. the bottom constantly rubs the outside and the tool either doesnt cut or cuts off path. i have bought a few different tools to try this cut with and none have worked. Then i come across this box turning video and see you bottom grind the corner of your scraper, instantly slap my forehead and try it and... i have rings now. long story for just wanting to thank you for all the hard work you do in making these videos and saying that it is very easy to tell that you were an excellent teacher when you taught classes.

@wortheffort 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@houtkabouter 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great video. I learned a lot of it. In the Netherlands we love the ahorns.

@wortheffort 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@geoffedwards9764 4 жыл бұрын

I enjoy and appreciate your knowledge, skill and enthusiasm for wood craft. I think you are a great teacher and an honest man earning an honest living. As long as you keep creating i will watch, learn and enjoy.... ooh.... and share with others too☺ Thank you mate. Geoff. England.

@wortheffort 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@frase1234 4 жыл бұрын

Perfectly Explained, Great Teacher, G'Day from Melbourne Australia

@wortheffort 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@prsearls 3 жыл бұрын

I'm primarily a bowl turner but you've interested me in trying some boxes. I made several boxes a couple years ago when I was learning spindle turning on my Jet mini. I have many pieces of stock that could be used for boxes. My skill is better now so I'll give it a go and see what happens. I don't sell my work but give them away to family and friends. I find your videos interesting and useful.

@scottpetrie8707 4 жыл бұрын

Buddy as always. Great detail!!!!

@wortheffort 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@Justfun-ty4we 4 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video thanks for putting the time and effort into sharing this information 😊

@wortheffort 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@kenharris6316 Жыл бұрын

It CAN be done! Now my wife wants another one "JUST LIKE IT"! LOL

@wortheffort Жыл бұрын

No two acorns in nature are identical so….

@kenharris6316 Жыл бұрын

@@wortheffort tell my wife that! LOL I done that with pens once. Everybody wanted the same (purple heart / gold) pen I was carrying. Got to be a chore instead of fun. And then there were the lamps. I made my late wife a spalted oak lamp & of course she wanted a pair. And while I was trying to get her to tell me if she wanted tall and skinny or short & fat, I made the mistake of letting her see a video of a colored pencil lamp. Guess what she wanted a PAIR of ?!?! Thanks again for the videos! Great balance of informative and thorough without being boring.

@ericjohnson2329 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love your videos! Great teaching style and explanations of things. You remind me of the reincarnate of my old Jr. High shop teacher. I just bought a lathe, watched your 20 minute, $20 dollar bowl video, made a bowl, then made a better bowl and then watched this Acorn video. I made my Acorn yesterday and had a blast! Thanks for what you are sharing via your well done videos!

@wortheffort 3 жыл бұрын

continue working on your artisinal hamster bedding ventures.

@ericjohnson2329 3 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking the other day about what can I do with all those shavings. Zero to 60 with a few of your videos - 6 acorns, one workbench and 2 bowls. Excellent instructor!!!

@s.o.5582 4 жыл бұрын

As a new(ish) turner, the first think I noticed was that really good turners don't give up certain info. This video proved that there are really good people out there, and you sir, are one. Thank you for being a willing teacher.

@wortheffort 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks