Nice piece of Sapele,nicely turned Alan👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎😎😎😎
@albertdawson68143 сағат бұрын
I like the outside shape alot. Very pretty. Thank you for sharing
@glencrandall705112 сағат бұрын
A beautiful piece of wood. Nicely turned and finished too. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and continue to stay safe.🙂🙂 Will you be at SWAT this year? If so I hope to meet you there.
@LewisKauffman13 сағат бұрын
Thanks, Alan! I almost always use the mortice and do a similar method to "disguise" it.
@chuckbell2949Күн бұрын
Thanks for the tips/ideas, our club has pledged to make 100 stands this year. Chuck
@AsWoodTurnsКүн бұрын
Fantastic!
@jackimundymakes2 күн бұрын
Wow! Definite next level stuff!! I’ve just started on mastering the sphere …. It’s a tricky old job that you make look easy!
@AsWoodTurnsКүн бұрын
I disagree that it is tricky. Follow the method and it self corrects. Alan
@toddatglencovewoodworks4 күн бұрын
Very interesting Alan. Nice job
@AsWoodTurnsКүн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@williamellis89934 күн бұрын
Really nice, Alan. Once again you left me in the dust lol. Bill
@AsWoodTurnsКүн бұрын
Actually, left you in the shavings. :)
@williamellis8993Күн бұрын
@@AsWoodTurns Good one!
@jimh16566 күн бұрын
Another awesome video, thank you for making them.
@AsWoodTurns6 күн бұрын
Glad you like them! Alan
@albertdawson68147 күн бұрын
Just beautiful Alan. Have you ever tried a sphere from a square block. The block doesn't really have to be exactly square. Hold it corner to corner. Spin it. Drag your bowl gauge a few times to the left. Drag it a few times to the right. Then you will see a ghost of a sphere. Go after that. Then continue the few changing angles like what needs be done on making it round. I saw this idea from Ronald Kane. I think this is almost flawless. Your video was very enjoyable. Thank you for sharing
@AsWoodTurns6 күн бұрын
Another interesting technique. However, I'll stick to the octagon method and save that for more fancy work. Alan
@stevioclark7 күн бұрын
Great video
@AsWoodTurns6 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@vernsteinbrecker37597 күн бұрын
Very nice, great job
@AsWoodTurns6 күн бұрын
Thank you very much! Alan
@LewisKauffman7 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@AsWoodTurns6 күн бұрын
You're welcome! Alan
@tielkgate7 күн бұрын
Alan, here you go again with your special style and creative nature. Nice sphere. I learned how to turn spheres at the AAW symposium in Portland and have since turned a couple. It's fun! Lowell
@AsWoodTurns6 күн бұрын
That it is. Alan
@glencrandall70517 күн бұрын
I saw your original sphere video and mentioned it in my woodturning club meeting. I got roped into doing a presentation on it, which went pretty well. My teaching is not on a par with you though. This one looks interesting enough for me to try too. No more demos for me though. Turning is easy, demos are hard. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and continue to stay safe, as will I.🙂🙂
@AsWoodTurns6 күн бұрын
Continue to spread the word on great techniques. Alan
@williamellis899313 күн бұрын
Nice, Alan. When you glued the veneers together in layers, did you rotate the grain or are they all in the same direction? Bill
@AsWoodTurns11 күн бұрын
Yes, exactly 90 degrees as in typical plywood. Alan
@NBCRGraphicDesign13 күн бұрын
Nice! A tray is a great gift for special neighbors or friends. AND... Very useful when serving guests in my own home. I guess that yields the BEST zen and peacefulness for me.So. I'm adding this to my August ToDo list ....
@AsWoodTurns11 күн бұрын
Absolutely!! Alan
@glencrandall705114 күн бұрын
I am not into Zen but for what ever use you produced a beautiful tray. I like your veneer press too. I have something similar for gluing segmented rings. Thank you for sharing and for the safety reminder.🙂🙂
@AsWoodTurns6 күн бұрын
You're welcome Alan
@LewisKauffman14 күн бұрын
Great idea, Alan, Thanks!!
@AsWoodTurns11 күн бұрын
My pleasure!
@davejohnson949517 күн бұрын
What a great idea! I also like one of the comments which suggests clear vinyl tubing for a bit of "stiction" Thanks for sharing this too :) Hey I just spotted the verse at the end....nice.
@AsWoodTurns11 күн бұрын
You are so welcome!
@user-qr4xz6bb5f19 күн бұрын
The resin stinks because you did not allow it to off-gas. Other than that it looks nice!
@AsWoodTurns19 күн бұрын
Do not know how long it would take since when turning, it keeps exposing more resin. Alan
@davejohnson949519 күн бұрын
Thanks for making and sharing this video. I was just about to order a set of soft jaws for my Nova Chuck and this has given me ideas so I can make my own. Thanks again, Dave.
@AsWoodTurns19 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@williamellis899319 күн бұрын
Cute little bowl, Alan. Nice save. It was definitely worth it. Bill
@AsWoodTurns19 күн бұрын
Thank you Bill Alan
@declutter6619 күн бұрын
Allan, perfect tool, great video. Any words about what type of glue is suits best? Ordinary woodglue or epoxy? Cheers, Kees.
@AsWoodTurns19 күн бұрын
I use Titebond 1 or 2 Alan
@peterhatherell729120 күн бұрын
I nearly always get surface resin after heating the impregnated wood. This seems to be regardless of how dry the wood is, though I hope your theory is right as then, I can improve my drying process for a better outcome. I had always thought it was the resin expanding with the heat, forcing it to the surface. Some trials required, I think. A dust mask or strong extractor are a good idea when turning stabilised wood.
@AsWoodTurns19 күн бұрын
Interesting! Definitely a dust mask as it stinks. Thanks for your observations. Alan
@johnnyspropshop20 күн бұрын
Nice bowl and save Alan.
@AsWoodTurns19 күн бұрын
Thanks 👍 Alan
@albertdawson681421 күн бұрын
Very pretty Alan. I really like the shape alot. Thank you for sharing. See you next week
@AsWoodTurns19 күн бұрын
Glad you like it. Until next week. :) Alan
@LewisKauffman21 күн бұрын
Nice save! Thanks!!
@AsWoodTurns19 күн бұрын
No problem! Thanks. Alan
@markjupina17821 күн бұрын
Really turned out nice! But honestly would you that again considering the time and expense involved? Good learning experience though. Thanks.
@AsWoodTurns19 күн бұрын
That is always the question before turning. Alan
@glencrandall705121 күн бұрын
Well done Alan. I've never used cactus juice. No punky wood to work with fortunately. Your piece turned out quite nicely. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and continue to stay safe.🙂🙂
@AsWoodTurns19 күн бұрын
You're welcome Glen Alan
@williamellis899322 күн бұрын
Nice little vase, Alan. I don't see a problem with the top. Bill
@AsWoodTurns19 күн бұрын
Thanks 👍 Alan
@dmaschy59925 күн бұрын
😅Beautiful box,i like it.
@AsWoodTurns19 күн бұрын
Thank you! 😊 Alan
@toddatglencovewoodworks27 күн бұрын
The vase has a very nice shape Alan. 😊
@AsWoodTurns19 күн бұрын
Thank you Alan
@albertdawson681428 күн бұрын
Very nice Alan. The wood is just beautiful. You keep making them. I will keep watching them
@AsWoodTurns19 күн бұрын
It's a deal. Alan
@glencrandall705128 күн бұрын
Very pretty. Outstanding figure. Nicely shaped. Top opening looks OK to me. Beautiful finish. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and continue to nag. Last week I broke a rule, turned a piece without a shield. Got hit in face when workpiece came unstuck. Luckily very minor damage. Learned my lesson, I hope. 🙂🙂
@AsWoodTurns19 күн бұрын
Hopefully that is the last time you have to learn this lesson. Alan
@LewisKauffmanАй бұрын
Thanks, Alan!
@AsWoodTurns19 күн бұрын
You're welcome Alan
@williamellis8993Ай бұрын
Really nice, Alan. You reinforced my philosophy that there's basically no such thing as scrap wood. It's just wood that hasn't been used yet. Bill
@AsWoodTurns19 күн бұрын
I seem to generate a lot of "small" wood that hasn't been used yet. :)
@digratАй бұрын
Great explanations on the process. Thanks!
@AsWoodTurns19 күн бұрын
Very welcome! Alan
@randysmith9715Ай бұрын
The local Woodcraft store has wood by the pound sale from time to time. I scored a nice block of Sapele 3" x 9" x 12". I will be turning a similar item from the 3x9 and a few pens from the off cuts.
@AsWoodTurns19 күн бұрын
Great plan
@randycosgrove3608Ай бұрын
Nice use of the offcuts. And a very nice result. Just curious about your hollowing methods. Some ( Richard Raffin and others ) drill a depth hole first. I could be wrong but I don't recall you ever doing that. Is there a reason or is it just the way you learned to do it? Not looking to quibble. You do nice work and get good results. Just looking for other opinions about how to do things.
@AsWoodTurns19 күн бұрын
There are many options. If using a screw chuck you already have one. Then the question is : too deep or too shallow or just right? Alan
@PopsShopАй бұрын
Very nice Alan. Thanks for reminding me that cutoffs have a purpose.
@AsWoodTurns19 күн бұрын
Especially when the wood is sooooo nice. Alan
@hfbowerndesigns810Ай бұрын
Nicely done Alan. Another good method to deal with small pieces of wood. Curious what is the minimum thickness one should use to turn plates? Take care Cheers Harold
@AsWoodTurns19 күн бұрын
Ahhh. the thickness question. It depends on utility vs art, skill level, relative weight of the wood. When you look at it before picking it up, are you surprised at how light or how heavy? Alan
@valeriehenschel1590Ай бұрын
Very nicely done, Alan. I too, hate to see good wood wasted.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@AsWoodTurns19 күн бұрын
Agree completely. Alan
@albertdawson6814Ай бұрын
Very enjoyable Alan. Yes glue ups can be fun. Thank you for sharing. See you next time
@AsWoodTurns19 күн бұрын
I'll be there. Alan
@glencrandall7051Ай бұрын
Beautiful Alan. Excellent use of the Sapele offcuts. Well turned and finished. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂
@AsWoodTurns19 күн бұрын
You're welcome Glen Alan
@billy19461Ай бұрын
Love sapele . Wish I could get some off cuts. You did an amazing job.
@AsWoodTurns19 күн бұрын
Thank you Billy Alan
@dmaschy599Ай бұрын
I like it,i might try to make one.
@AsWoodTurnsАй бұрын
Definitely. Go for it. Alan
@paullaydenАй бұрын
Hi Allen. I'm on the hunt for new lathe. The one I have now is a 14 X 43 King Canada. Is there a brand that you recommend?
@AsWoodTurnsАй бұрын
I do not recommend brands. My criteria includes: 1x8 tpi or 1.25 x 8 tpi, #2 morse taper, variable speed. After that, it depends on capacity and budget. Check with your local woodturning club. You'll find plenty of opinions threre. Alan
@reloadNshootАй бұрын
A little late to the party. Thats a good looking bowl. I live in SouthTexas and mesquite is as available as a loaf of bread is. I mill a lot of it into lumber.Mesquite is one of the most stable woods i have come across. The younger mesquite is a lighter pinkish red, the older the tree thedarker it gets. Old seasoned mesquite can be a very dark reddish brown. It's one that you can literally cut and machine/turn without fear of warping and checking like most species. Dont find mequite hard to turn at all though there is always exceptions. Its always going to have a stress crack no matter the size, you just have to work around it. Its often riddled with holes caused from ants and beetles which often enhances the beauty and perfect for epoxy work.
@AsWoodTurnsАй бұрын
All good to know. Alan
@stanhill3980Ай бұрын
You just made it complicated
@AsWoodTurnsАй бұрын
You're welcome to turn by eye and after a couple of thousands like those you see at demonstrations, you could be as good as they are.:)