I found using Aleenes Original Tacky glue easier to use then hot glue. I found Aleenes tacky glue to work better then hot glue. @t I also found it at the Dollar Tree cheap!
@daviddejong1872 жыл бұрын
I've made a few gnomes and gave all of them away except for one and he sits on top of my tv. He's just a funny guy to look at. I was just getting to do some for. They're fun to do
@MikePeaceWoodturning2 жыл бұрын
Yes, they are. I need to turn some more.
@denniszlatkin4280 Жыл бұрын
Mike, your creativity is boundless! Really like your amendments to your "original elf ". I'll be making these for relatives this year. Nice video, as always.
@MikePeaceWoodturning Жыл бұрын
Thanks, only xx shopping days til Christmas!
@241eric3 жыл бұрын
A 10 penny nail or a scratch awl on a backer block will give you a perfect hole for the nose. Great video Mike!
@MikePeaceWoodturning3 жыл бұрын
I mark the hole with a birdcage awl but the nose is 5/16". I drill a 3/16" hole. It would be tuff making a large enough hole with just an awl, I believe.
@tomcoker98823 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, thanks for all the additional tips. I also discovered using a small reamer for tweaking holes, great tool - good tip. You can get a set of hole punches at HARBOR freight and using a smooth piece of hardwood (or a plastic cutting board) you can move the fur out of the way, then punch a nice hole from the front. A little under sized and stretching it out works great. Thanks for the videos and tips for a fun project. Cheers, Tom
@MikePeaceWoodturning3 жыл бұрын
Great tip! I will check out those punches next time I go to HF.
@trevormiller13663 жыл бұрын
Good to hear about its origins, I thought they must've been traditional from somewhere once upon a time and now I know! Awesome extra tips, always good to learn something new. 😉👍
@MikePeaceWoodturning3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and taking time to provide a comment again.
@thomasarussellsr3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the shout-out and reading my comment. Love the other additional tips and comments as well.
@MikePeaceWoodturning3 жыл бұрын
You bet! Thanks for sharing.
@yinkx913 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike, for the great and informative videos. I recently found that if you search on Etsy for gnome beards that there are ready made beards available in different styles many different colors. Some come with a cut out for the nose and some even come with a nose ball. Prices are around $2 plus shipping. Although undoubtedly more expensive than making your own the wide selection of styles and colors is fun.
@MikePeaceWoodturning3 жыл бұрын
I checked it out. They were large with a 1" nose. Perhaps a bit large for a Christmas tree ornament. Hard to believe someone could sell beards and noses.
@LewisKauffman3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the additional tips, Mike!
@MikePeaceWoodturning3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome, Lewis. These are so easy to turn!
@jimstrummer56883 жыл бұрын
Some great tips there, Mike. Thank you. I've only been turning 2 years, and have learned so much from your videos. Best wishes from Ireland. Stay safe.
@MikePeaceWoodturning3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too!
@ideaguyinks Жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your channel. This video has some very clever tips I never thought about. Thanks for what you do.😊
@MikePeaceWoodturning Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@jarmstrong28433 жыл бұрын
Well, I now have my marching orders from my better half. Gnomes are now at the top of the list of honey do’s for me. But ya know, this will be a fun honey do since it gets me out into the shop making shavings. Hope the back is doing better! As for me, another Dr appointment today dealing with back and neck pain. For the younger crowd: don’t get old. Otherwise you end up with back problems like Mike and me. Growing old ain’t for sissies.
@MikePeaceWoodturning3 жыл бұрын
Not all are privileged to grow old! Best of luck with your back too.
@jennyblair3313 жыл бұрын
I can believe you made this...just the week I ordered one from a maker on Etsy lol... need to make my own!
@MikePeaceWoodturning3 жыл бұрын
Have fun!
@desmondjones75403 жыл бұрын
Thx for the tips. I like these Elves
@MikePeaceWoodturning3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@eileencollins31263 жыл бұрын
Great video! I have my own sewing scissors out my shop, actually those, and a shorter pair, as well as the regular Harbor Freight garage version. Sharp scissors come in handy a lot! I may have to make one of these gnomes today!
@MikePeaceWoodturning3 жыл бұрын
Go for it, Eillen!
@mtstew12333 жыл бұрын
Nice follow-up, definitely good to know improvements to your Elf. I have yet to make one but I will be making several soon. My plan was to make the gnome into a nice hidden box. I turn mushrooms and an acorn as hidden friction boxes from wood scraps. I always love to see the recipients face when they discover a little surprise inside. Know, I am hoping to use the gnome nose as the locking feature on my gnome boxes. Using it to secure the hat from loosing the hanging body with wood shrinkage. If you use this idea please post one more update, I would love to see what you come up with. If I had a threading tool that may be another way but I like the idea of a hidden mechanism like the nose. God bless and thank you for teaching us to turn.
@MikePeaceWoodturning3 жыл бұрын
Cool idea! I need to think about the hidden box idea but probably not on these.
@alanmullock3813 жыл бұрын
Great tips Mike👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@MikePeaceWoodturning3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@harrykeel85573 жыл бұрын
I have turned three so far and they were a blast to do. Even though I will go back to in the morning, been out due to a Morton's neuroma, I will try to turn a couple more this weekend. I have had problems with the bead on top. But I could leave them off. Anyway, Stay safe, and thanks for the inspiration!
@MikePeaceWoodturning3 жыл бұрын
Take a scrap and turn several of those hat beads one at a time. Get that down with just a bit of practise. IMHO, the hat looks better with knob on top.
@harrykeel85573 жыл бұрын
@@MikePeaceWoodturning ok, I will give it try.
@lizchelgren12703 жыл бұрын
mike, you like making too, get a small piece of copper in diameter and bring the edge to create a sharp punch.. great channel. jc
@timhalcomb40413 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing a lot of good information you have a blessed day
@MikePeaceWoodturning3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! You too!
@gradylynnholt99803 жыл бұрын
Mike, keep up the good work. I'm thinking of adding ears to my elf.
@MikePeaceWoodturning3 жыл бұрын
Go for it, Lynn.
@mitchellmanning78873 жыл бұрын
As always,, thanks for sharing,,🐝safe
@MikePeaceWoodturning3 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@billy194613 жыл бұрын
You are great!
@tnyberg672 жыл бұрын
Love it, can't wait to turn a few. It's Feb. now so if I get at it I might have a few for next holiday season. I love the idea for the turning template. I didn't see one on your resources page. It is great to have that stuff for the first few times you make something...
@MikePeaceWoodturning2 жыл бұрын
No I did not put one on my website. Just sketch something and turn one and refine your story board. Have fun!
@tnyberg672 жыл бұрын
@@MikePeaceWoodturning Will do... thanks for the speedy reply.
@MCsCreations3 жыл бұрын
Pretty nice work, Mike! They look great! 😃 I really liked all the options you showed! 😂 BTW, don't forget to search about the Tribbles as well! I don't think they would be a good Christmas decoration, but you would discover one of the best episodes of Star Trek (the original series)! 😃 Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
@MikePeaceWoodturning3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Will do!
@karashahbazian18472 жыл бұрын
I got my fir off Christmas stocking from the .99 ¢ store or the dollar tree
@MikePeaceWoodturning2 жыл бұрын
That is creative!
@briansinclair39673 жыл бұрын
A thin v shaped pattern from light plywood would be my choice for cutting the beard. A friend of mine is a trapper and he says to always cut from the skin side.
@MikePeaceWoodturning3 жыл бұрын
Great idea, Brian. Thanks for sharing. That kind of tip helps when you do a lot.
@umlooad3 жыл бұрын
In Germany we call this "Wichtel" and in case you have a very good relationship with them, they come in too your house while you sleep and do some work for you. But bad thinks can happen if you upset them ;-).
@MikePeaceWoodturning3 жыл бұрын
Love that!
@crackerjack33593 жыл бұрын
No need to cut a hole for the nose.Hold back the fur and glue a flat on nose to the fabric with CA glue.Then put plenty of CA on the back of fabric at the nose and the nose will be secured when pressed onto the body!
@MikePeaceWoodturning3 жыл бұрын
Have you actually tried it? CA glue and this fabric can be a mess.
@crackerjack33593 жыл бұрын
@@MikePeaceWoodturning Yes I have. I used a wooden ball and I sand a flat on it . One drop of CA glue pressed to an exposed part of the fabric then turned over and some thin CA glue applied carefully with a dropper from the back. So far so good but I must say that the nose peg you make is a much more elegant solution. However, At $10 each at craft shows I cannot afford to spend a lot of time on these pieces.
@MikePeaceWoodturning3 жыл бұрын
@@crackerjack3359I do not sell much of my work and do not do craft shows. However, I sold several at a holiday show in my neighborhood for $28. I bet you sell a bunch for $10.
@eddiehall35993 жыл бұрын
@@crackerjack3359 you are undercutting your self $20.00 min
@crackerjack33593 жыл бұрын
You are probably right on that Eddie. Actually I have stopped making them. While the glue method works well for the nose, I'm not sure It would stand up to a toddler biting it off. Mikes method is more secure I think.
@deadsquirrelss3 жыл бұрын
Rather than use a screw eye, I use an eye pin. Just drill a #80 hole and a touch of superglue. These pins are for jewelry making and are similar to this. www.jewelrysupply.com/Eye-Pin-1-frac14-Inch-24ga-Gold-Plated-10-Pcs_p_1535.html
@andredupuis84979 ай бұрын
Thanks for all vidéo you do suggestion why you don’t make a book whit all Christmas you make and sell it I would like to by one give good idea start turning wood thanks M.Peace❤
@MikePeaceWoodturning9 ай бұрын
Maybe one day!
@josephfelix63303 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed your video on making gnomes. I've have made a few using Doug Fir 4X4 and they look great but I'm finding a lot of cracks and voids in the finished product. Do you recommend stabilizing the blanks?
@MikePeaceWoodturning3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Stabilizing is quite expensive and it would not be worth it to me. If you are making smaller ones like I show in the video from spindle stock that has no pith in it, you are unlikely to get any cracking.
@emgiwoodworks3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, I have a question regarding the story board you showed. The diameter for the base of the hat. Is it 50mm or 35? I'm definitely going to try this.
@MikePeaceWoodturning3 жыл бұрын
Starte with a 2"x2"x4.5" blank. When you turn it round, turn the hat with the rim being the widest part, 50MM or 2".
@kimgreer88722 жыл бұрын
Can you please share a link for the collet chuck (?) you use to hold the wood for turning the nose? I have been trying to find one like it but have not been successful.
@MikePeaceWoodturning2 жыл бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fdZiosqdlcreqYU.html
@mtstew12333 жыл бұрын
Just wondering, have you experienced the reverse switch problem on your Laguna 12/16? Mine unfortunately had the bad switch that Laguna had identified and replaced on it. They sent me out a new switch for free and it was easy to replace. Unfortunately, the new switch started to show the same issues today a month after changing it out. I will have to go through the same thing again to get it rectified. I know we bought it the same time last year, hoping it does not effect you as well.
@MikePeaceWoodturning3 жыл бұрын
I have not had any more problems but then I use my big lathe a lot more. Someone suggesting checking to see if dust is getting inside and if so seal the edges where it is creeping in.
@johnhuggins50213 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike, Do you know of a collet chuck system like this that will fit the Laguna 1216 lathe? I noticed the one on your Amazon Associate webpage is for 1- 1/4" x 8, whereas the 1216 will only accept a 1" x 8 setup.
@MikePeaceWoodturning3 жыл бұрын
You should find your answers in this video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jd59Z5eFqZbIgo0.html The PSI one in my Amazon is overpriced now if you can get one. They should sell for $100. The Apprentice I have available from Craft Supplies has an insert that allows it to fit a 1" spindle or a 1 1/4" without the insert adapter. Covid has increased demand for some of these items so you may have to wait.
@danhealy73413 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike. I tried to look at you store on Amazon but all they show are tie dyed t shirts. How can I get to your store? There are a few items I am interested in purchasing. The gnomes are a great idea and they came out really well. I’ll be making some Christmas as soon as I can.
@MikePeaceWoodturning3 жыл бұрын
I am guessing you did not click on the link in the show notes as shown here www.amazon.com/shop/mikepeacewoodturning. I do not have any tyed shirts in my shop.
@danhealy73413 жыл бұрын
@@MikePeaceWoodturning Thanks Mike. Sometimes I do not see what is right in front of me. I did not think you sold tee shirts and was sure that I had somehow missed something. Thanks again for getting back to me.
@moecrosby40893 жыл бұрын
These things are driving me nuts. The wood end of it is no problem, but that damned fur! I'm wondering if contact cement would work. Also, I found that if I pound a 16d nail through the fur that I can widen the hole enough to slip it over the nose. A little bit of light pinching lets the materiel go back to its shape, which closes the gap around the nose.
@MikePeaceWoodturning3 жыл бұрын
Yes, gluing the fur is a challeng. I am having my best luck with med CA on the wood and accelerator on the back of the fur. I put glue in the nose hole and put that thru the fur before inserting the nose into the drilled hole and pushing the fur against the wood.
@johng-55363 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget to use your coupon at hobby lobby for 40% off
@MikePeaceWoodturning3 жыл бұрын
Good tip. I have their app pn my phone!
@backwoodsbaby97293 жыл бұрын
Might i suggest finding actual fur. Like a rabbit skin on ebay or something. They are usually pretty cheap.
@MikePeaceWoodturning3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip. You are right, they are not that expensive.
@stevedrinkut96903 жыл бұрын
Borrow the wife's scissors ??? Sorry, don't have that much courage :-}
@MikePeaceWoodturning3 жыл бұрын
You do it when she is not around. She is getting an ornament so have one ready if you get caught.