Thanks for watching. Sam

George I appreciate your kind comments. I think it's important that we pass on to others what we have learned. No matter what our skill level, we can help and teach others. Sam

Bob Thanks for watching the video. I am glad it was helpful. Sam

Thanks Sam

Thanks for watching Sam

Thanks for the kind words Sam

Thanks for watching. I have my iPad in the shop for the same reason. Sam

I finished one but I didn't realize I made it short so tooth picks didn't fit. It was a fair looking project. I will keep trying .

Very nice indeed. Thank you.

Darko, I will have to add Slovenija to my list of pen pals....have a great day. Sam in wyoming

Good morning, it’s always nice to hear from a far off place. Thank you very much for watching my video I hope you are well and be safe turning Sam in Montana, USA

that sounds like a great invention. Sam

I know. One should never want for a piece of wood or a little project to do. I can't live long enough to turn all my wood or turn all my ideas. Sam

It's a fun easy project Sam

Yea, it was a nice little piece of wood. Trouble is....I already have a million set aside in boxes. Thanks for watching. Sam

Thanks Sam

Make one

Terry, That shellac is from Blonde Shellac flakes. i also use the cans right off the shelf. I do classes in my shop and they are usually with one or two people. I would be happy to have you come by. You can look on my website-- wyomingwoodturner com for details and cost. Sam

Yes it is blonde shellac. I often use an oil over the shellac as well. Sam

That's interesting to use the oil over the top as people usually use the oil to penetrate the wood. I will have to check out your finish videos again listening better to take it all in.

+Maryke Dykhuizen Yes I would certainly finish it with something. If it is a pill box, you might want to leave it bare wood. Sam

I do not have a video on making the saw blade tool. Just grind it to the shape you want. The hard part, perhaps, is making a handle and attaching it. The jaws are small pin jaws. Sam

It started out around 2 1/2 inches. It is ended up at 2" (I usually don't worry about measurements) Sam

+Marnbaby I have and use many tool. I have no list or no favorites. You can get the pint tool from Craft Supply USA Or you can make your own from round bar stock. Sam

Not sure if I ever saw one of those... Thanks Sam

Along with other turners, I feel the twist drill is they best drill for drilling end grain. I do use forestner bits or brad point bits. But I find the forestner bits dull too easily. Sam

+GradeCUnderC Well, the way sandpaper is "graded" in to coarse to fine grits is maybe backwards. A very coarse grit might be 60. That would be very coarse to start with. Then grits go up to 12,000. I have a set of very fine grits that go up that high. So working from a place where you can remove the visable scrates then proceed to a much finer grit will real make the surface look polished. Sam

+WYOMINGWOODTURNER ok thanks.

Yes I did. I can't really remember just how much. Sam

First, I love your name. I wish I could hear how it is pronounced.....I looked back on the video and I just used some shellac. Thanks very much and be well. Sam

Red, thanks for the audio info. I agree. This video is 4 years old and I hope my video production has improved since then. Sam

More pills than toothpicks: you may be right. Old people don't have teeth but they take pills----wait, that's me. thanks for watching, Sam

I actually made a couple of these a few years ago. I don't think I will do a vid on making a cigar case. It is pretty much like the toothpick holder only larger. Plus I would have to buy a cigar to use as measurement for making it. I must stay clear of cigars: Cause I like to smoke 'em Sam

Pen blank?

WYOMINGWOODTURNER the pen blanks I have are 3/4 x 3/4, what you used looked bigger. Just asking

We call it FOG wood. Found on the Ground Sam

Oh that's what it is Allan - I've got loads of that ;) Cheers Mike