Thanks for the kind words :) Tell you what, ... , catch me on Facebook (Steph Boeker), message me and we can chat. I'll answer anything you'd like :) Thanks for watching and the comment, Sincerely ..................................

Thanks again Al, I love your work as well ! Happy New Year ! Steph_Louisiana

I thank you for the kind words Larry :) I'm a little new and slow at this video documenting but will have new material in the future :) Thanks again, sincerely ................

I'm new at this so I've used different tools for different applications. Right or wrong, some ways work on softer woods and not harder woods ! I'm liking the large bowl gouge the most but honestly , I'm having trouble w/ the chuck foot (cutting off) on very hard woods like the Bloodwood and Purple Heart. I need to build skills and knowledge. :) Thanks for the kind words and hope to see you here again soon. Steph

Obrigado pelas palavras amáveis ​​e assistir meu vídeo, sinceramente ........

Thanks for watching and for the kind words :) a.) if the wood is dry and kept inside (controlled climate) there shouldn't be any changes in the shape ..... expand or contraction. b.) there are about 3 main tolerances you can aim for : 1.) snug (you hear the suction pop when opening) 2.) air (another drawer opens when you shut a door, drawer or lid) 3.) loose (it just sets on the piece w/ easy access) That said, I make the drawer (tray) like #2 , air tight b/c I like to see it float into place, but the lid doesn't have that far to travel so you won't see it float :( Now, when it comes to the lid, I usually make it fit like between #2 & #3 for a woman b/c she only wants it to look pretty and be functional (get in and out fast). They don't appreciate the thin tolerances and certainly don't want to have to use 2 hands to open anything :) If it were for a man, I would make the suction pop when you open it, b/c a man likes to hear it and appreciates the snug. As far as different species of wood : a.) it may depend on what type fit you are trying for and , again, not so much if the wood is dry and kept inside (controlled climate). Hope this helps and thanks for the comment,Sincerely ..............

You're right Brian :) I've been warned before too :) I've been doing things like this all of my 54yrs as a career carpenter. Safety is very important to me despite disregarding official safety methods :) I should also mention disregarding the several 30 hour OSHA classes I've taken over the years :) I've seen many, plenty accidents in my day and the ones that were unavoidable wouldn't have been avoidable by safety measures : Example : Man lifted off the 36th floor of a sky rise building by a wind gust picking up the 1/2 thick 20 x 20 foot metal form sheet in the middle of the building, where a worker (welder) wouldn't be required to where a harness, was lifted up and over and off the building w/ it. Or the man that got cut in half by the sheet coming down. Beyond those "unavoidable" examples, most every accident has been, in my view, lack of common sense, complacency and/or showing off (acting stupid). But, I will say that you are correct, if I don't hold the rag, t-shirt (which actually has the best results when compared w/ a safer napkin) in the correct way, I will get my hand ripped from my own control. :( That goes for my hair, belt, glove, and many, plenty other so called safe and unsafe items :) I will say, however, and for your relief, that when in a safety "teaching" role, I've always promoted officially recommended safety methods :) In regulating safety, I've let the circumstances dictate how aggressive I rule :) For instance : I have overlooked many, plenty carpenters, electricians, etc ... not wearing their hard hats while upside down in a cabinet screwing a counter top down or installing wiring, etc ... Thanks for the reply and the warning. I'm sure it is in good faith and of the utmost concern for me :) Question : Do you believe the warning of safety is better given by a guy that has lost a couple of fingers or by a guy that has all ten ? Food for thought :) lol :) Sincerely ............

On this one I'm using Ambrosia Maple and Mohogany !!

Thanks Sheehy :) They don't all work that way but practice makes things go smoother time after time ;)

Sure Lyra, pourquoi pas? :) Je pense que les gens garderont des bijoux, des pièces de monnaie, des sachets de thé, :) et tout ce qui va leur convenir. J'utilise pour faire des boîtes scellées avec une fente en eux pour des notes à Dieu! Je les ai appelés boîtes de Dieu! :) lol Je suppose que c'est comme voir un psychiatre. Vous dites à Dieu vos problèmes en secret et obtenez le soulagement de savoir seulement qu'il sait! De cette façon, vous n'avez pas payer de l'argent pour l'aide et la confiance d'une autre personne! Nep hein?

Steph , quand tu travailles , tu portes un masque sur le visage pour protéger tes yeux ?

Oui, la plupart du temps j'ai mes lunettes de sécurité. Le travail tournant sur le tour se détache juste trop vite pour fermer les yeux ou sortir du chemin! Il ne se produit pas très souvent, mais vous serez heureux que vous aviez pris des précautions de sécurité quand il le fait! Lol

I just love your French Chicken Icon w/ the bottle of Wine ! lol :)

Okay, the end of the piece or bottom of the box (bowl) and even the inside is end grain. When you cut end grain, it must be sliced !! SLICED , not scraped !! That said, it is very hard to describe in words so I suggest you search "how to turn end grain" or "how to cut end grain on a lath" or the like :) I will say that if you put a solid piece in your chuck and practice slicing the end grain you will find the angle of attack and eventually it will help you to eliminate the issue. Remember that I myself went through the learning curve and it takes time and practice to overcome !! You are not the first w/ this issue , everyone (AND I MEAN EVERYONE) has this issue. You won't be the last. Remember, you must keep your tools sharp. Let the sharp point or edge of tool do the cutting ..... not the force of your muscles. Your hands and arms simply hold the tool steady and in place, they adjust the attack angle as you go from spindle (side grain) to end grain turning or vice versa. Here is a suggested video, In this video you will see the end grain on the side as in turning a bowl, but not on the end as in my box video :( tinyurl.com/y6wzx5m4 Try watching several video's to get a complete , crystal clear idea of the process :) Different people are better at teaching than others so watch many different video's :) Below is a master, and do practice on scrap wood before you try on a piece you'd like to keep :) Hope this helps and thanks for watching and commenting !! Sincerely ........... If you watch this guy's channel you will become an expert. First, watch his playlist labeled "Catches". You'll prolly see what you need in several of them but the bowl gouge video might seem more familiar :) Pay attention to angle of attack !! tinyurl.com/ybohjlah Don't forget ...... IT'S ALL ABOUT ANGLE OF ATTACK, ...... , SUPPORT BY BEVEL, ........ , LETTING THE TOOL DO THE CUTTING (DON'T MUSCLE IT INTO THE WOOD) THEN, IT ALL BECOMES SECOND NATURE AS YOU BECOME MORE PRACTICED AND BUILD YOUR SKILLS. IT'S LIKE RIDING A BIKE WHEN YOUR 5, SCARY, HARD AND BRUTAL FALLS, BUT NOW YOU DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT :)

Steph Boeker just bought my mini lathe. This comment is a huge help.

A Davis :) I'm so glad to hear you've purchased your mini lathe :) Tell me, what model did you get ? What kind of turning are you interested in ? What kind of turning tools have you bought and what does your sharpening station consist of ? Be safe and good turning, Sincerely ...............

Steph Boeker I purchased all my items from harbor freight, the 10x18 lathe. I got a starter lathe tool kit there as well as my safety mask. No sharpening station though....i want to make small "pots" from wood, and eventually resin/wood combos. To adventurous? I'm thinking pens and bottle stoppers would be a better start just to get the feel of everything. It's intimidating, but im determined.

Was money a factor in your choice of lathes and tools ? I mean, did you do any research of different lathes and available lathe features ? You can PM me on Facebook at my same KZfaq channel name if you like or I can give you my phone # even, if you PM me on FB and talk so much quicker than typing :)

Thanks for the explanation :) Don't let me and my thing affect you if you can help it. I understand your safety point and lessons, but, I'm not a teacher. I don't profess to have authority over others and how they come to make choices in their work, life or relationships. I welcome those whom would be interested in seeing my process. I either take criticism constructively or w/ a grain of salt :) I suggest you start a safety awareness class on KZfaq as I feel you are very good at expressing yourself and seem to be interested in the enlightenment of others safety :) I will say that I don't blame rock & roll lyrics for people and their murders or worship of Satan. I don't blame Ford for the death of people killed by cars and don't blame guns for the death of people killed by guns. I was brought up w/ the expectation of being responsible for myself and my actions. If someone offends me or makes me angry, that's on me as well as my reaction to it. I'm glad you commented as you have addressed an important issue :) Thanks again,sincerely ...................................

I enjoyed the video too, and the box was very nice. Like you Ronnie I was pulled up sharply when I saw the loose dangling rag. I cut my finger off on a band saw and I'm pretty sensitive to this kind of situation. I have read your reply Steph and I appreciate you are not a teacher, but I hope you will be a student on this issue. Look forward to seeing more of your vids.(Montana Wood Art).

Nevertheless take care with that rag! As I said I really liked your piece and the idea of putting a shelf in the box. Look forward to seeing what you make next.