how to make a magic wand/ woodturning

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6 жыл бұрын

This is a video about how to make a magic wand on a wood lathe. This wand is inspired by the Harry Potter books and movies and the wider wizarding world. In this quick tutorial I show how to go from a block of wood (walnut), to a finished wand for your fun and enjoyment.
I start out by mounting a piece of black walnut between centers on the wood lathe. The blank is about 1 x 1 x 14 inches in length. I proceed to round the block of wood using a spindle roughing gauge starting on the end and moving from high point to low point toward the center. With a pencil I mark the location of the handle. Then using a spindle gouge I proceed to shape the wand end of the wood on the tailstock side. The handle is shaped with a 3/8" spindle gouge and brought down on the sides with a small skew chisel. I mark out some lines and burn them in with a wire burner. These are to define the detail we will put on the handle for grips. For a hand-carved look I carve a random series of flats and edges on the wand near the tip. I make a burn stipple pattern between the lines on the handle with a wood burning tool. To complete it I coat it with three coats of spray lacquer.
Now It's time to test its' magical properties!
If you liked this video check out my channel:
/ @geiserwoodturner
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geiserwoodturner is a woodturner from Idaho that enjoys doing a variety of woodturning projects. He also enjoys talking to other woodturners and sharing knowledge. Like many others he has taken over the garage and believes that garages are for workshops not parking cars.
This video is for entertainment purposes only. geiserwoodturner is not responsible for actions that are unsafe. Be sure to read and understand how to safely operate your power equipment before you use it.

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@mercurymoon16 Жыл бұрын

niceeee

@DoomZoone 4 жыл бұрын

That was impressively magical! Love the wand!

@Geiserwoodturner 4 жыл бұрын

The secret is selecting the right wand wood from a magical 🧙‍♂️ tree 🌲. 😉

@RickTurnsWoodturning 5 жыл бұрын

Nice work...that’s one of the best magic wands I’ve seen.

@Geiserwoodturner 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks it was one of my favorites as well!

@amandatallis9875 Жыл бұрын

Really love the wand it's really cool and I like all the knots and marks you put in it and the finish is great. Hope it brings you lots a magical stuff

@InosukeHashibira08 2 жыл бұрын

i'm glad he use his own wand to remove those dust 😂

@Geiserwoodturner 2 жыл бұрын

Only the best magic in my shop.

@lenshandcraftedwoodsigns6033 3 ай бұрын

I am going to have to give it a go.

@Geiserwoodturner 3 ай бұрын

You should! If you don’t want to put the carved facets on the end with a chisel, you can always sand them in as well! 😃

@MrMagicBlox Жыл бұрын

Woah, could you teach us how to do that disappearing saw dust trick? Itd save a lot of time in the shop 🤣

@Geiserwoodturner Жыл бұрын

Yes it’s all in the wrist. 🤣 let me introduce you to my magic broom 🧹

@charlesswift2497 3 жыл бұрын

Love your ideas and how your present the tutorial. I have another idea similar to the wand. During my tour in the USMC I noticed a few officers carrying a bullet tipped stick while in dress uniform. Was not regulation, but at times I would see it. If I remember correctly it was referred to as a swagger stick. It consisted of a turned hard wood tipped with a 30 cal bullet. One end was the tip of the bullet and the other was the casing. Not sure of the length, but it seemed to be about 12 to 14 inches, round and tapered to fit the bullet tip and the casing at the other end. It was custom made so the size of the bullet. diameter of the wood and it's length would be up to the designer . It was commonly used as a pointer. I hope you can picture what I'm trying to describe. If you are interested let me know and perhaps you could develop a tutorial. I would like to try making this myself but I don't have the resources to try it.

@Geiserwoodturner 3 жыл бұрын

Cool idea!

@KipdoesStuff 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work. Looking to make some wands over the winter. Great idea with the wood burner.

@Geiserwoodturner 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Magic wands are one my favorites to make. Good luck 🍀

@diydarkmatter 5 жыл бұрын

nice job turned out great . i hand carved one not to long ago for a friend here on youtube . looks alot easier on a lathe for sure lol .

@Geiserwoodturner 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s always a lot easier when the lathe is holding it for you. Especially if you can lock the spindle.

@Stonerville1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@GaryLundgrenCrafts 4 жыл бұрын

Great Video! Great way to make a Magic Wand. I have some granddaughters to craft for. Thanks!

@Geiserwoodturner 4 жыл бұрын

Good luck crafting! The kids love these! So do adult nerds like me! 🤣

@zildiun2327 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful wand! Do you have any advice for someone wanting to get into woodturning? I really want to try it, but lathes can be so expensive that I'm not sure what to go with.

@Geiserwoodturner Жыл бұрын

Thanks! My best advice is to find a woodturner in your area an see if you can try it out. If you are in the US check out the American Association of Woodturners to find chapters in your area. As far as lathes go … the more you learn about them you will know what is good and what you like about them. Check out my video on “What lathe should I buy”. It’s not specific to certain brands but talks a lot about features to help you decide.

@peacharvest6160 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful ❤️

@Geiserwoodturner Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@jstarr3676 2 жыл бұрын

So when I did the chisel part all mine did was skip or take out big chunks. Most I was able to do was round it a little bit to make finger spots

@Geiserwoodturner 2 жыл бұрын

It can be different depending on the hardness of the wood. Try a freshly sharpened chisel with the bevel down. You actually do only take off little bits at a time until you get to your desired depth. You can also try using a sander to put facets in it so it looks hand carved. Hope that helps.

@jstarr3676 2 жыл бұрын

@@Geiserwoodturner it does, thanks for the tip

@paulhitchcox9110 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice l love doing wands

@Geiserwoodturner 5 жыл бұрын

Me too! Also a big fan of the books and movies!

@michaeldequatro1012 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Can I ask what kind of wire do you use to make the wire burner? I see they sell them in Woodcraft stores but I'd like to make my own. Thank you.

@Geiserwoodturner Жыл бұрын

I use welding wire, but you can make them from lots of wires. I hear broken guitar strings work great.

@jakearmstrong9692 29 күн бұрын

Do u make wands for people?

@Geiserwoodturner 23 күн бұрын

Yes I have done that and I would again. linktr.ee/geiserwoodturner if you are interested and want to contact me.

@udorechner6846 4 жыл бұрын

Nice wand! quite simple but beautiful design. The burnt parts of the handle makes the wand pop. Well done. Sir is that an Australophetecus figurine in your woodturning toolrack behind you? (05:39 ) Greettings from Germany.

@Geiserwoodturner 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This wand is one of my favorites and I hope it is being put to good use!😁 As for my figurine ...... (you are the first to mention something about it!) Some think that he is the North American version of Gigantopithecus. Either way he is legendary and hard to see. He leaves much evidence walking around my shop leaving giant footprints in the sawdust! ❤️🇩🇪

@udorechner6846 4 жыл бұрын

@@Geiserwoodturner O yes, a bigfoot/Sasquatsh, that make sense!

@Geiserwoodturner 4 жыл бұрын

😁