Bud Vase

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Bud Vase

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Weed pot, Twig pot, Bud vase, whatever they will be called. Video is more of a deep dive to the steps taken on the wood lathe.

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@randalcarter3386 Жыл бұрын

Great video Jim. I enjoyed that there wasn't a lot of explaining and needless chatter during the video, yet it was clear what you were doing. Good music too! I appreciate it.

@ballardjim Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Randal. I try to make it quick as if I were to be the one watching. Take care.

@DennisDolan-fl3mw 7 ай бұрын

Excellent instructional video. Thanks.

@ballardjim 7 ай бұрын

Thank you, Dennis. I appreciate your comment.

@edwarddolphin9123 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful workmanship

@ballardjim 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much.

@LarryDMitchell 2 жыл бұрын

I located some 3x3x30 nice and dry oak and thought twig pots would be a perfect project for it. A YT search brought up this video. Good job and your centering spacer earned you a new subscriber! Looking forward to seeing your other videos.

@ballardjim 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for subscribing and glad the little tips help out. Take care.

@anvilstudio5279 5 жыл бұрын

Great job! Beautiful and simple. Love the idea of the drill chuck mounted sander. Thank you.

@ballardjim 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Anvil, Thank you very much and happy to have helped with that idea. Take care,

@garymathis8978 5 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed the vase. These are my favorite things to turn. Yes I’m a beginner, but thanks to the efforts of guys like you making KZfaqs, I’m learning fast. Thank you Best music on a KZfaq I’ve heard.

@ballardjim 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Gary, Thanks for watching and your comments. Please check out my newest video on applying finishes. Good luck and please turn at lower speeds.

@mfcpwoodworking2269 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video. I love making bud vases. All I need is a chunk of wood either scraps or a piece of a branch. So much latitude for artistic expression. I just grab my chisels and play.

@ballardjim 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the delayed response. You still turning?

@mfcpwoodworking2269 2 жыл бұрын

@@ballardjim I'm still turning just have a few life bumps to get over. Hoping to get back to making videos soon.

@bpavelic0 4 жыл бұрын

this is a very useful video for someone who wants to learn woodturning from the beginning. thank you

@ballardjim 4 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Boris

@philipguarino524 3 жыл бұрын

Well done Jim. I liked your finishing the bottom idea. Thanks, Phil

@ballardjim 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Phil.

@193therman 5 ай бұрын

Great video. Right to the point. I have tons of Spalted Beech that I will be working on after watching this.

@ballardjim 5 ай бұрын

Awesome! Let see what you make.

@alb38 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid Jim, couple of good tips as well with securing the blank with the chuck centres, and the spacer on the tool rest. Some nice pieces there Jim. Good turning. From Al, in Yorkshire, across the big pond.

@ballardjim 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much from this side of the big pond.

@rustypanels1917 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Jim, Great idea for sanding the base, vases look very nice.

@ballardjim 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Rusty.

@AlFurtado 8 жыл бұрын

Very nice turning, I am glad you posted this video I will have to give that a try sometime.

@ballardjim 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Al. You should do one. 1 hour tops. I think a cool idea would be to go even smaller as a bottle stopper.

@lenshandcraftedwoodsigns6033 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jim, That was amazing.

@ballardjim 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome and thank you very much. Do you turn?

@lenshandcraftedwoodsigns6033 2 жыл бұрын

HI Jim, I have not turned in about 50 years. I did with my Grandfather in the late 60's, but I want to. I have been looking for a good lathe, that I can afford. As you know you have to buy more items to be able to turn, not just a lathe.

@ballardjim 2 жыл бұрын

@@lenshandcraftedwoodsigns6033 so very true.youneed to find someone that has everything to hangout with. What part of the country are you from?

@lenshandcraftedwoodsigns6033 2 жыл бұрын

@@ballardjim I am in north central Massachusetts. I have found a turning group, CNEW, that is about an hour away.

@dmaschy599 4 ай бұрын

Nice little vase

@ballardjim 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Mas

@alohomewoodturningcarlos5267 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing turn bud vase.great tools sending support nice job sir.

@ballardjim 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@richardray73 8 жыл бұрын

Very cool, Jim. I now have mother day gift. Thanks.

@ballardjim 8 жыл бұрын

well, that worked out perfect. take care

@MikeWaldt 8 жыл бұрын

Enjoyable video Jim, and lovely pieces too. They are, as you say nice projects, and good tool practice as well. take care Mike

@ballardjim 8 жыл бұрын

+Mike Waldt Thanks Mike. Thanks for watching and commenting. Take care

@vladimirlobanev1076 Жыл бұрын

Очень красивые вещички...мастеру лайк.!!! Спасибо..

@ballardjim Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

@yuvallahav 8 жыл бұрын

Good job Jim! I like the shape and the finish is perfect!! I love you guys have so much variety of finishes and other turning gear. Someday I'll make my way back to the US and I'll have a field day ;) Yuval.

@ballardjim 8 жыл бұрын

+Yuval Lahav Woodturning Thanks Buddy. If you come to the US, you have to come to my Studio and home. Would love to have you as our guest.

@yuvallahav 8 жыл бұрын

+Jim Ballard Oh I will!! :)

@williampeak8851 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I love it 👍

@ballardjim 3 жыл бұрын

Your very welcome.

@goaway1ify 7 жыл бұрын

Just started woodturning...what a great idea..Thanks Jim

@ballardjim 7 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. Please be safe and don't turn too fast. Take care.

@jeffrall6863 3 жыл бұрын

Love the drill bit handle Thanks for that!! Nice Job 1

@ballardjim 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Thank you

@thewilddinkus8026 5 жыл бұрын

I've always called em weed vases. Every now and again i'll turn a few just to keep my fine woodworking skills up

@ballardjim 2 жыл бұрын

Still turning?

@thewilddinkus8026 2 жыл бұрын

@@ballardjim yes sir! just finished up a vase earlier actually

@davidfriedman3962 3 жыл бұрын

Dimensions? I realize this is adjustable. And thanks for reminding us about dust. Thank you.

@ballardjim 3 жыл бұрын

What dimensions are you looking for?

@jackmaravola2496 7 жыл бұрын

Very nice turning Jim..! Easy but rather pleasing to the eye...!

@ballardjim 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jack.

@jimarnold3806 8 жыл бұрын

Great looking vases. The wood spacer for the tool rest is a great idea. I am sorry I did not think of it. It should make the adjustment a breeze from here on.!

@ballardjim 8 жыл бұрын

Hey Jim, Thanks for watching. Glad the tip helped out.

@kensvideos5303 7 жыл бұрын

Great looking piece Jim, I subscribed and am watching many of your videos. Im trying to learn as much as possible and try to decide what lathe to buy. I had to comment on this one it was so beautiful and seemed pretty simple.

@ballardjim 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ken. As to which lathe, that can be a big decision. Lathes can get expensive, I suggest to start small and try to get one that the motor is either under or behind the head stock. Not on the side because whatever types of pieces you start turning, the side mount motor can get in the way. BTW, turn at the slowest speed possible. take care,

@kensvideos5303 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply Jim, Ive got it narrowed down to about 3 of the midi lathes, I just need to make a decision. Thanks again, enjoying your videos

@billk8579 2 жыл бұрын

Nice simple idea for gift or just to display at home.

@ballardjim 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly Bill. Fast, easy and great technique practice. Turn slow...

@danielparker1808 7 жыл бұрын

good job Jim on the vase

@ballardjim 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Daniel.

@phillipmedghalchi5378 4 жыл бұрын

Jim if you used skew on the outside you would have gotten rid of all that rough tear outs. Also, I found it very useful and great result when you add a50/50 ratio of lacquer and dilute it with 50% lacquer thinner for those spalted wood. As a matter of facts I di dhwloe bunch of them last night on Spalted Pecan which has gorgeous wild pattern tand today I used the skew and got a very slick finish right form the tool and I can easly say that I can start from 180 grit to 400. You said you went to 800 grit which is too much and when you get the wood that slick then you'd have problem with the finish soaking in. at most 400 grit gets it clen enough that you can apply final finish on it. When using above concoction it stiffens up the torn fibers like you see in your video so when you come back and tool it it will slide like a nice wood.

@ballardjim 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks?

@WoodsleeSummercraftwoodturning 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jim. Nice bud vase Rob

@ballardjim 6 жыл бұрын

Woodslee Summercraft Thanks Rob.

@jodyjohnson3146 2 жыл бұрын

Did you know they make tiny test tubes so that you can kept cutting alive a little longer?

@ballardjim 2 жыл бұрын

Yes and thanks Jody but I just favor the small hole look.

@kennelson7591 5 жыл бұрын

Nice job Jim, what could be better turning a vase with the country music playing away, thanks for sharing and the tips....

@ballardjim 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Ken.

@anklebiterwoodworks2818 8 жыл бұрын

Love the spalting. Came out great!

@ballardjim 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ankle. They are fun to turn.

@marcelosandrotarter1787 2 жыл бұрын

A beautiful job

@ballardjim 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

@richardschaffling9882 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice I don’t use Spear centers I use a cup center so if I get a catch the piece will slip and I like to make them in miniature for Christmas ornaments

@ballardjim 4 жыл бұрын

My Miniature ones are my bottle stoppers. Please check that video out and thanks for your comments Richard

@jimnoond480 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, thank you.

@ballardjim 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Jim. In an effort to always make a better video, what did you like about this one in particular? This helps me for future videos.

@jimnoond480 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jim. I found the video helpful in many ways as I`m a novice turner. Explained very well, and looking forward to making my first Bud vase. Thank you for replying.

@russalex 2 жыл бұрын

Красивое дерево и форма вазы👌

@ballardjim 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@workonitm8 2 жыл бұрын

Nice, Thanks

@ballardjim 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you too!

@caetanog.6517 7 жыл бұрын

felicitaciones por tan lindo trabajo,es usted un artista.lo saludo desde Colombia la linda. Cahetano G.

@ballardjim 7 жыл бұрын

Caetano G. Thank you very much. take care,

@kerithforeman6301 5 жыл бұрын

I love your videos!

@ballardjim 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kerith. What stands out the most? it's about time for me to do another.

@frodo6363 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Jim Now I have something to make out of all those off-cuts I usually throw away. "I'll be back" :)

@ballardjim 8 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help Chris

@The_Joker_ 10 ай бұрын

That wire hanging down could be dodgy

@ballardjim 10 ай бұрын

Studio is much better now. That was a few years back. Thanks for your comment.

@pjseiber2774 3 жыл бұрын

Would you care to tell me what brand your 2 inch sanding pad attachment you use and where to find it? Enjoyed the video. I'm in East Tennessee. Good to meet a fellow Volunteer. Just getting started turning myself. Still picking up little odds and ends to make life easier.

@ballardjim 3 жыл бұрын

Hello PJ, try this link to Amozon www.amazon.com/s?k=2%22+sanding&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

@antoniocarlosfaria2381 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Jim. Pretty good and amazings vases. By the way, where are you from sir ?

@ballardjim 3 жыл бұрын

Tank you Antonio. I live in Tennessee.

@RayShaw007 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job Jim

@ballardjim 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ray. It's about time to make another video. Any suggestions?

@RayShaw007 4 жыл бұрын

@@ballardjim something that includes deep hollowing, without the use of a stabiliser? Particularly advice on how to avoid catches; how to best scrape (and avoid even more catches, and how best to finish internally. I think I might have just about managed some hollowing whilst avoiding catches with a hollowing tool only to find a propensity to catch when using a scraper. It's a bit difficult to see/film I guess but an open deep vase might do the trick. Cheers, Ray

@jimschaffer9831 8 ай бұрын

Using your hammer dose it not damage your drive center. Jim's wood shop.

@ballardjim 8 ай бұрын

It can, and I have since purchased a softer hammer.

@gomaasalm2236 2 жыл бұрын

اكثر من رائع سلمت يداك

@ballardjim 2 жыл бұрын

Just a lucky one I suppose. Thank you

@billy19461 5 жыл бұрын

I finally found a KZfaq video that had some decent music. Loved the twig pot.

@ballardjim 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Billy.

@CarlJacobson 8 жыл бұрын

Very nice Jim!

@ballardjim 8 жыл бұрын

Hey Carl, thanks alot buddy. Always enjoy your videos.

@kiddidok8766 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@buzzgreen20 8 жыл бұрын

Nice, so you are using your bowl gouge just like a spindle gouge, they are about the same thing aside from the depth of the flute. I do like your no BS approach to things

@ballardjim 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bill. I just try and not think about it too much. Take care,

@buzzgreen20 8 жыл бұрын

yea, that helps!

@williamkennedy2244 3 жыл бұрын

Nice looking pots. How did you do the color? Bill

@ballardjim 3 жыл бұрын

No coloring. Just clear finish. Thank you,

@alfredkey997 5 жыл бұрын

you should never hit a Morse Taper with a hammer , it could shatter or round-over the MT , then it wouldn't fit the head stock,, surly you could make a mallet on the lathe

@ballardjim 5 жыл бұрын

But did you like the video?

@medo7086 7 жыл бұрын

bravooo très joli

@ballardjim 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ahmed.

@jadsonsilva9232 5 жыл бұрын

Lindo trabalho

@ballardjim 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@T67Moon 5 жыл бұрын

That looks like a Nova chuck similar to what I have, curious though, what's that on the claws? Looks like duct tape.

@ballardjim 5 жыл бұрын

Silver duct tape. When I turn something wet using the expansion function it keeps the jaws from transferring rust to the wood.

@T67Moon 5 жыл бұрын

@@ballardjim good to know, may come in handy. I've only been turning about a week now, and just found your channel. I have to say the way you applied the tooth point thing, not sure what it's called, to turn between centers was interesting as mine dont stay in the wood.

@ballardjim 5 жыл бұрын

@@T67Moon try to use a saw as well on an X to give the drive center some grab in a groove. That was how I learned until I took to beating it in.

@jaywoodson2231 7 жыл бұрын

like the shape

@ballardjim 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

@bonnetiere183 Жыл бұрын

Where can we buy the face mask?

@ballardjim Жыл бұрын

I got my mask from Woodcraft but here is a link. www.google.com/search?q=trend+face+mask&oq=trend+face&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0i512l7.9173j0j4&client=ms-android-verizon&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

@gary9753 Жыл бұрын

The content is great.... BUT have you ever known someone who has had a ring catch on a lathe... Setting a bad example

@ballardjim Жыл бұрын

What are you talking about sir? Also if you are saying in your opinion that I am setting a bad example, would it not be better to approach me in a private manner other than your attempt to humiliate me publicly on my channel. Thanks man, you are awesome.

@johnmullenmaster3793 7 жыл бұрын

Started a Bud vase with a piece of Wild Cherry Burl. Jack

@ballardjim 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Jack, You should send me a pic of the finished piece.

@johnmullenmaster3793 7 жыл бұрын

Will do if it comes out presentable

@ballardjim 7 жыл бұрын

Either way, send it to ballardjim2@gmail.com Thanks Jack,

@DonLemont 7 жыл бұрын

what size drill bit do you use for these?

@ballardjim 7 жыл бұрын

3/8"

@DonLemont 7 жыл бұрын

great thanks for getting back to me.

@timallbritton3716 5 жыл бұрын

I made it to the country music " and I do Love country music" but I have a radio if I want to listen to music. I had rather listen to the lathe it plays the music I am wanting to hear. Why mess up a good thing (your video) with an unrealed distraction?

@ballardjim 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Tim, Glad you liked the video and sorry about the music. I find that a bit of music, especially from a friend of mine adds intrinsic value to my video production. Do you listen to any types of music when you turn? Take care,

@timallbritton3716 5 жыл бұрын

@@ballardjim Hello. Yes I only listen to country music :). I was just pointing out that as a fellow turner watching your very interesting video that I would prefer listening to the sounds of the tool cutting the material instead of the music. I love the music just not in this setting. Of course this is only my opinion and its your channel so by all means do what you feel fits your style. I am in no means trolling your channel because you certainly are doing a great job. Please take my opinion with a grain of salt and keep up the good work :)

@ConnieM. 5 жыл бұрын

@@ballardjim I didn't find the music distracting at all. In fact, I loved it. Really pretty song! Music makes everything better! Love your work. Gorgeous pieces you have there!

@ballardjim 5 жыл бұрын

@@ConnieM. Thank you very much and I hope to make a new video soon.

@cedarpoint1870 7 жыл бұрын

what are the dimensions of the block of wood?

@ballardjim 7 жыл бұрын

cedarpoint1870 the wood blank is about 3" x 3" but that is all up to you. Thanks for watching and commenting. Take care,

@dansoch3622 3 жыл бұрын

I don't pay attention to people wearing flip flops using tools.

@ballardjim 3 жыл бұрын

Me neither

@davidharrison3690 3 ай бұрын

I cannot believe that someone would be so stupid as to wear flip-flops in a workshop!

@ballardjim 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for this interesting comment. I don't get many comments these days so, I appreciate it. Take care

@johnmullenmaster3793 7 жыл бұрын

Don't want to be a pest, but could you give a chuck suggestion. Jack

@ballardjim 7 жыл бұрын

Nova works great. Be advised that you need to know what your lathe's TPI is on the head stock. If the chuck you find and like does not have equal threads, you will need to also have an adapter to mate with both the chuck and your head stock TPI.

@johnmullenmaster3793 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot 3/4 x 10 is my head stock penn industries makes an adapter

@ballardjim 7 жыл бұрын

Don't forget to check Amazon as well.