wood turning - Do cracks make or break this project?

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Жыл бұрын

how cracks can be a feature and add character to a project.
In this woodturning video I'm using a branch with cracks for this wood turning project. even wood you think is worthless can be saved and actually add to the look of a project.
The wood lathe project in this video is a mushroom as a decorative piece. We could call it a Nik nak.
I left the cracks as is on the top and filled the others with 5 minute epoxy colored with blue food coloring. It is sanded to 400 grit and finished with friction polish.
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@vinimarshall7301 Жыл бұрын

Thats a cracking little mushroom👍

@RcWoodturning Жыл бұрын

Thanks Vini! I thought I'd take a crack at it. Appreciate you watching!

@raydriver7300 Жыл бұрын

That’s nice. Thank you for sharing 🌞

@RcWoodturning Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ray!

@lyndaowen2154 11 ай бұрын

Very cute and yes, the cracks make it

@RcWoodturning 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Lynda! I appreciate you watching!

@lenshandcraftedwoodsigns6033 Жыл бұрын

Looks amazing

@RcWoodturning Жыл бұрын

Thank you Len!

@susanmorgan166 Жыл бұрын

love it another great project

@RcWoodturning Жыл бұрын

Thank you Susan! I appreciate you watching!

@bretteee 8 ай бұрын

Nice work I'm a big fan of natural wood turning, the piece only gets better with the flaws in the wood it gives the piece character and a rugged look. You will not find another one has they're unique every time. Thanks for sharing your craft with us .

@RcWoodturning 8 ай бұрын

I agree. Those are my favorite to do.

@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound Жыл бұрын

Love it. Well done!

@RcWoodturning Жыл бұрын

Thank you Doug!

@JiggsysShed Жыл бұрын

Looks great! I like it

@RcWoodturning Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@_zhawkeye_9808 Жыл бұрын

...'ya know, sometimes you crack me up...and no, that wasn't a wise crack...😉 Always interested to see what you come up with from what others would chuck into the fireplace...this is pretty cool and I'll have to give it a shot...👍 Matt

@RcWoodturning Жыл бұрын

Ya, I say you should take a crack at it. Always appreciate you watching Matt! Take care buddy!

@_zhawkeye_9808 Жыл бұрын

@@RcWoodturning 😅 Matt

@plantsmanscorner128 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video…..really interesting and I’d simply never have thought of this idea of using epoxy resin and food colour……..I’ve been a nurseryman (Plantsmans corner channel) for some 50 years and have collected lots of wood for when I retired 18 months ago…..your videos are perfect, and while I’ll never be a great turner these simple projects of yours provide cheerful little projects amongst the bigger ones I often completely bugger up…..I like the idea also of using cracks as part of the interest/look of a piece. Thank you again and very best wishes…..Malcolm

@RcWoodturning Жыл бұрын

Thank you Malcolm! It's not about how good you are. Make it your own. Peace and joy as you stand at the lathe. Thanks for watching! I appreciate it!

@ShevillMathers Жыл бұрын

Great close-up views how you apply the tool to the wood, a feature so many wood turners don't do or understand the vital element this part is to the viewers. We don't need to see the turner or a wall full of gouges and tools etc. Many demos I have watched should also be renamed, 'How not to wood turn'. Thanks for an excellent presentation. Greetings from Tasmania Australia.

@RcWoodturning Жыл бұрын

Thank you Shevill! I've worked hard to try and get the best angles I can so people can see what's going on. Thanks for the comment. It's nice to know people appreciate it. That makes it worth the effort. Thank you for watching!

@ShevillMathers Жыл бұрын

@@RcWoodturning I have been making mushrooms and other items with natural edges from the variety of fallen timber on our bush 5-acres. Some firewood has been saved and cut into slabs for future projects. I am a keen fan of Richard Raffan and Tomasic in Croatia. Both professionals who are wood turners as a business, and put up some excellent demonstrations which help newcomers a great deal on the correct use of the various tools. Top quality video work as well.

@ShevillMathers Жыл бұрын

@@RcWoodturning - Thank you, I have been making mushrooms and other items from some of the native hardwood species we have in abundance on our 5-acre bush block, including some crack/splits filled with coloured epoxy resin, early stages yet but very interesting to see what others do. Very interesting, I like natural edge finished items as a preference. Currently cutting up a 12 tonne firewood load of various eucalyptus tree trunks, ranging in size from 12 to 26 inches by 5-metres long.I have cut slabs out of the ones that don't split even when left out for weeks in full sun. Very interesting to see what others do.

@RcWoodturning Жыл бұрын

@@ShevillMathers Everywhere I go I'm always looking for wood. Ready to pull over at a moment's notice to grab that piece of wood. I really like turning mushrooms. The designs are numerous and they are easy to do. A great project for a beginner. I'm no where near the talent of Richard Raffen and the like. Definitely not a teacher. But I do share what I know.

@RcWoodturning Жыл бұрын

I've had a little bit of eucalyptus. It turns very well but can be brittle so I have to be careful when turning it. I always like to leave the natural parts to a project when ever I can. I've had a lot of comments of people saying leaving the natural parts makes it look unfinished. But I don't think they are that creative.

@glencrandall7051 Жыл бұрын

The cracks enhance the piece. It's a natural thing and natural things have cracks.🙂🙂

@RcWoodturning Жыл бұрын

Thank you Glen!

@Ivegotwormsinme Жыл бұрын

I like it when I get natural cracks in the bowls I turn, so yeah, I'd say they look fine. This is a simple and elegant piece here; without the cracks, it wouldn't have such character to it.

@RcWoodturning Жыл бұрын

I agree. Without the cracks it just looks like a regular mushroom. Thanks for watching!