wood turning twigs into hot selling items
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- Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
- Turning twigs into popular craft show projects. In this new woodturning video I am turning small branches into hot selling craft fair items. These small branches are from trimming a cherry tree. This is a great wood turning project for using even the smallest branches. They are easy to mount on the wood lathe. Also great for woodturning beginners. A great idea for craft show projects on a woodturning lathe.
I hope you enjoy the video!
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this is a very satisfying video, thank you!! that procedure for creating a dark tone with just the friction of a resistant band was great
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Yes, it's a simple way to add a nice feature. I appreciate you watching!
No mistake that I could see, and I’m still jealous of your skill using the skew 🌞
Lots of practice. I forgot to put finish before I parted them off.
@@RcWoodturning Such a quick response. As for puns: I tried to think of a carpentry pun but nothing woodwork 😊🌞
@@raydriver7300 looks to me like you nailed it!
IKR!!!
@@RcWoodturning I thought you forgot to sand the 2nd piece (unless you did it off camera) Nice work.
You could also make fancy light pull handles for the bathroom light string.
Yes, that's a good idea.
Yeah I thought these were gonna be for the two pull chains for a ceiling fan. Excellent work. Regardless of its use.
@RcWoodturning If you do, you might want to put an o-ring or something at the widest point, to cut down the noise of it banging off the tiles when it's pulled.
@@darnstewart That's a good idea. Maybe try doing something decorative.
That’s what I was thinking he was making, or drawer knobs
I made one similar a few years ago from purple heart with a ferro rod inserted. I keep it on my work keys so i always have a flint striker handy if needed. That cherry is beautiful! I have a good bit at home and youve got me wanting to make another!
Thank you!
They are fun to make.
Thanks for watching!
I’m new to turning, ferro rod handle is a good idea
@@dlite7845 just a word to the wise that I see a lot of folks doing, move your tool rest when sanding on the lathe. You don't want it there to get you snagged! Have fun and be safe!
Good idea Rus. I didn't see the mistake at first, then i realized you missed a step that made finishing a little harder. Thanks for the video and the idea ....Dan
Thanks Dan! Yep, had to dust off the can of spray lacquer .
Thanks for watching!
Initially i thought it was going to be the pull handle on a beer tap. Then Christmas tree ornaments. Was not expecting that though. Nice work.
Never thought of a beer tap handle. Interesting idea. Thanks for watching!
The only mistake I saw was rooting for the Seahawks. 😁
Hopefully improvement in the next few weeks.
My only mistake was betting on the Chiefs in last week's game....
Normally that should be a good bet
...I didn't catch the mistake until I "finished" the video...😆
Cool work...👍
Matt
Thanks! I like your puns. I had to spray them with laquer.
Nice idea. ice skew work. This would be a good project for small pieces of burl. Yes, you should have put on the finish before parting off.🙂🙂
Thanks!
I was thinking pen blanks would be a good option, although you would have to buy them.
Very nice thank you for sharing
@@norm5785 Thanks for watching!
Simple, useful and absolutely beautiful 🤩
Thanks for sharing ❤
Thank you!
Appreciate you watching!
At first I thought you were making fishing bobbers.
That's a good idea!
Bobbers or chess pieces
That's what I thought too
This is really interesting. What kind of set up do you have? Any recommendations?
Thank you! A company just sent me a lathe to review if your interested in that.
My neighbor keeps giving me branches. Now I know what to do with them. Thanks for the video.
Thank you for watching! Lot of options with branches.
Especially NOW with your most recent and horrific cyclone that went thru.....😵😭😲
Be Safe out there! Prayers and God's Caring Blessings on you PNWrs!!🙏🙏
Thank you! I appreciate your concern!
that is a really good idea and just wondering what you would sell these for? thanks for sharing
Thank you! I sell them for 3 to 5 bucks. Sometimes I offer for free with another purchase. For incentive.
Absolutely beautiful ❤
Thank you!!
I could see that being an even better seller with figured wood, but that's hard to find in small branches. Plum wood, now.... Oh, yeah! Creamy sapwood, dark heartwood. Hmmmm....and I just happen to have some long small trunks..... Cha ching! 😁 👍
I have some figured cherry that cracked. I may split that down.
I could see plum being really pretty for this :)
@@aneerenb I have some of that too.
I saw the catch on the chuck at the beginning. :)
I missed that one.
What is that little 2” (?) diameter “thing” you attach your sanding discs to? Excellent video as usual.
Thank you! They are sanding pads. These are the ones I use.
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Great vid , can you tell me what the thing you put on the wood after you have turned is it’s in yellow before you put on the finish ? 👍🏻
@@marklawson8346 Thank you! It's a foam pad for the sand paper.
Well, You know the old saying.... The only *bad* mistake is the one you can't walk away from.... In one piece! You're still alive and kicking! It's all good like your videos. 👍😁
Thanks! I'm glad you like the videos! It will all work out in the end.
I'm still very new to turning but I'm thinking the mistake may have been while burning lines in the first section. That live center didn't seem to be moving much. Thanks for the great videos!
Thank you! Ya it wasn't tightened up to the wood, but that wasn't the mistake I was talking about. I usually put a friction polish finish at the end and I spaced it and forgot. I must have really liked the song playing at the time. At least that's what I'm going with.😃
Hi how much do you sale the candle holders for. Thanks for the video.
The prices vary from different ones. I don't know which one your referring to.
Neat project that would make nice little gifts. As far as mistakes.
1) you left the key in the chuck.
2) you continued the cut off the end of the tool rest.
3) although I’m sure many if not most of us do this, you moved the tool rest with the lathe running.
I guess I asked for that.
A lot of times I give them away as incentive when customers buy another project at craft shows.
Yes they would make a great gift idea.
Thanks for watching!
Yeah, the key in the chuck. At school we got the belt if we did that.
@@jamesmccoll4211 Ya, there will be no belts here.
I caught them all too, that was fun!
Where is that small chuck from?? I have a vicmarc but do a lot of small spindle work and this looks like such a perfect size
I thought it was a candlestick at first, then fishing bobbers. Would have never guessed a keychain.😂
Surprise!
Amazing work
Thank you!
What chuck are you using for small diameter branches? Thanks.
It's a 2.75 in chuck with shark jaws. There is a link in the description.
Thank you. You are always kind.
I've never actually used a lathe before but it seems like that rear support should be spinning so it doesn't cause friction on the work piece. It looks like it's stationary. Did I win the prize?
That wasn't the mistake, but I'll give you a win. Your right. The live center should be spinning with the wood, but it wasn't tightened up to the wood. That's why it wasn't spinning.
Appreciate you watching!
Not sure the mistake you mean. Honestly what I pick up on: At the beginning you put the branch in the chuck, and then forced the angle you wanted with the tailstock. So when you take the tailstock off later things get really wobbly. I'd be inclined to, at the beginning, chuck it, and then make a tenon at the tailstock end, and then flip it around. that way later when the tailstock is pulled off, you still have the chuck enforcing the same axis you've been turning with all along. (and making it easier to sand the ends, drill them, etc...)
Yes that probably is the best way to go. The mistake I was referring to is I forgot to put the finish on before I parted them off.
@@RcWoodturning I'm glad I have niver maad a misteak.
@@knothead5 i no whit u mene"
Great idea 👍
Thank you!
i do believe you didn't sand the left hand one before you waxed it. Nice work though, thanks.
Actually I forgot to put finish on before taking them off the lathe.
It’ll be ok❄️
I know
What did you use for the finish? Turned out nice
@@tomzifertomzifer6944 Thanks! On these I used spray laquer.
@@RcWoodturning my question was for the 2 2x6 bowl video . Not sure how it ended up here
On that I used friction polish.
Some Olde Timey toilets used to have overhead tanks and you would flush them by pulling a chain. The chains would have handles something like these. That's what I was thinking of as I watched this -- though I was pretty sure "hot selling" wouldn't apply to such an item. 😁
@@KarlBunker My grandfather told me he used to make pooper pulls...maybe that's what he meant.🤔
I thought he was making a cork screw and bottle stopper.
I was thinking of ceiling fan chains
@@shastastan1935 Ya that's a good idea. I've been trying to find a way to attach the chain to the wood. I think I found a way. I will be doing a video soon.
What is the wire “thingy” that you use to burn the marks into the pieces?
Thank you.
@@terryalextexas8638 bailing wire.
What lathe would you recommend to a beginner? Thanks
If I was in the market I would look at the new harbor freight lathe.
@RcWoodturning Thanks!
Could use them for a ceiling fan as well
@@Ryan-l6d Yes. I'm working on a way to attach the chain.
Go hawks!
@@oldguy7402 👍👍!!
I also make these. Some are about 6 inches long, for the people who cannot find their key in their pocket. I give them away. But you could sell them for $5.oo Cdn. Thanks for the video. From: Petawawa, Ontario.
Thank you sir, from Petawawa! That's a good idea making some longer.
Thanks for watching!
Jim Sprague is also from Petawawa 🌞
@@raydriver7300 I don't know who that is.
@@raydriver7300 Yes, I know. He is my neighbour just down the road from me. He is moving to New Brunswick, as soon as he sells his house.
@@RcWoodturningSprague Woodturning, makes beautiful turnings, mostly from burls. Gotta watch one of his videos and you'll be hooked! Nice keychains!
Great video thanks. What were you using to burn in the dark lines?
@@Frandon33 Thank you! It is bailing wire.
Sanding on the weighs
🤔
Nicely done.
Thank you
how much do you sell them for
@@robertbabb5111 I sold them for $5.00 each. I also gave some away with the purchase of other items.
Thought they were gonna be ceiling fan chain ornaments.
That's actually on my list. Thanks for watching!
Ran your gouge into the chuck?
Didn't see that
@@RcWoodturning. About 0.27
@@richstewart1 I think what you saw was the tool started to go off the tool rest.
@@RcWoodturning Ok, I was taking a guess.
Ya. I've never hit the chuck that I know of with the tool. There was no nick in the tool so I don't think it hit it. I do get involved in what I'm doing and go off the tool rest sometimes. I need to get better with that.
What are you using to burn the groves
@@FrankCarr-qw8kj bailing wire
What was the product you use for the finish?
I use friction polish.
@@RcWoodturningThanks
I was think since it was a pair and different, it was a fan/light pulls for an over head fan.
@@nedlyest Ya, a lot of people were thinking light pulls. That will be coming soon.
I appreciate you watching!
Mini nunchuks?
👍
Moved the tool rest without turning off the lathe!!
No that wasn't it.
What do you use to create the burn in the grooves after making the skew cuts?
@@NeilCalman standard bailing wire from the hardware store. I also use mig welding wire for thinner lines.
what is the wire called you use for the patterns
@@foxtrot1787 I just use standard bailing wire.
Welding wire works well but ALWAUS make handles for it never just hold the wire , one catch and fingers gone
VERRRRRY COOL!!!!👍👍🙋🏻♀️🇺🇸
Thank you!
You didn't sand the lanyard before decorating..
😁
I would think they would float for a bit which could help if you went boating.
@@MisterKisster that's a good selling point. Sealed with the finish I think they should float for a while.
Amazon haven't got most of the tools available
What tools are referring to?
@@RcWoodturning most of those that you provided links for. They come up as currently unavailable
@daveymcg53 thanks for letting me know. They were available a week ago. I'll check them again.
Bowling pins…?
No
made a bunch of universal file handles once. used 1/2" copper pipe for the business end an simple clear coat.
@@gordondeitz7838 Ya, when I started turning I made a bunch of homemade tools and did that for the handles. I had some aluminum pipe I used for the ferrules.
I thought you were making very compact nunchucks, but I suppose key fobs are useful too.
That could be a new kid's toy...but probably not a good idea.
At first I thought you were making a valve lapping tool.
Interesting. I've always just used a drill for that.
@RcWoodturning yeah, that is the quickest way.
You didn't apply a finish and you didn't burnish them either. (Yes, you did sand them). Plus the second one which was still in the chuck, may have ended up with some chattering on the end (which was in the middle) because it bounces or vibrates more without a tail stock, or your third hand, holding it. Nice work! I love turning small things, they are so cute and useful, if not ornamental as well. I was told that all fruit wood from fruit trees is great for woodturning, so far in my experience, that is true... fruit wood is often free or cheap, yet classy too!
Thank you!
Yes I've had good luck with fruit wood as long as you can keep it from cracking. Thanks for watching!
If you were making them the same, one burnish is missing?????
No. They weren't supposed to be the same.
No friction polish?
Yep! I didn't realize I forgot until I parted the last one. That's ok, I'll just spray those with laquer.
@@RcWoodturning looks good anyway.
The laquer looks good too. Just takes a little longer to dry.
While you were turning, the tail stock became dis-engaged from the stock.
Ya should have been tighter.
Make sure that the branches are dried out before you turn as most will split.
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You left the chuck key in the chuck
Ya, I should probably stop doing that for your sake.
brilliant buddy 👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you!
I appreciate you watching!
I see three mistakes in the first 40 seconds: You didn't lock the tailstock at 0:05 (that is definitely a mistake), you left the chuck key in the chuck a couple of seconds later (dangerous) and your toolrest didn't go far enough left so your tool fell off it right next to the chuck. Dangerous and unnecessary.
At 6:01 you seem to have missed out facing/finishing the end that was in the tailstock, though, if it's going to get an eye screwed into it I guess it doesn't matter.
Sounds like you watched the whole thing. I appreciate that.
I thought they were going to be corkscrew handle and wine stopper
Those are also great ideas!
Thanks for watching!
Was the mistake not putting on a finish? Otherwise I like them.
Yes that was it. Thanks!
Is the mistake removing the tailstock while the lathe is still on? I have absolutely no idea lol
@@Angela-wc8bk The mistake I was referring to was not putting any finish on before I parted them off.
Not a lot of mistakes other than repositioning T rest while lathe is running 🇦🇺Dave
Thanks for watching!
Is that cherry?
@@kennethmueller1687 yes it is.
Left key in chuck
No. That wasn't it.
Only mistake I could think is forgetting to sand the second one before string burn
@@philbrady702 I forgot to put finish on before I parted them off.
OMG! You are very lucky! That was a bad mistake!
@@ericanderson8556 No need to worry, I'm in control
I thought you were making bobbers for fishing ...lol.
You know you could ?!
Sounds like a good idea. I'm looking into it.
No sanding sealer or finish to protect the wood. In time, the current ones will crack and split. I always add a couple drops of CA on screws to help hold in place stronger. The tiny screws will pull out in time as well.
I forgot my normal finish so I used spray laquer
I turn a bit... I can't figure out how to make videos of me turning! One handed turning isn't very safe!
@@PerfectImperfections65 I use an overhead setup
Hot selling items. LOL.
@@stevecarpenter3263 👍
you didn't keep the tailstock tightened
Yes. That too.
I had to check the comments... I thought the "mistake" was only putting three stripes on the piece closest to the chuck, where the other one had four stripes.
@@AndroidAppGuy No, they were 2 different designs. I forgot the finish.
Thought it was a fishing bobber.
@@MikeMarley-r9s Your the second one to say that. I wonder if they would sell.
Thanks for watching!
They will probably split when drying.
@@edwinleach7401 They were dry when I started.
I'm sorry, one of the comments said that your only mistake was to have an advertisement by Kamala Harris. I didn't a mistake I'm really new to wood turning. That was a cool project. Where do you sell?
@@SWINE1763 Thanks! I only sell at Some local craft shows now.
Could be earings for big ears
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Why not pens? Fountain pens, or ballpoint pens?
That's a good idea! Been thinking about doing some pens, but haven't got around to it.
..branching out to new horizons..???..🤔
@@neilsmith5353 well said
Go Hawks!
We can say it... But can they do it. That is the question.
So what is it? All I see is a wooden bauble on a neck strap.
Their called key chains.
I thought these were gonna be nunchucks for ants🐜
I wonder if they know how to use them.
I thought it was going to be a fishing cork
That's an interesting idea.
Easy mistake, you’re a Seahawks fan. No brainer.🤣🤣🤣
All kidding aside, this could be ceiling fan pulls too.
I was really expecting that one to come sooner.
The light pulls is another great idea. I'm just trying to figure out the best way to attach the chain to the wood.
Thanks for watching!
@@RcWoodturning I’m thinking UV resin or thick CA glue. You could drill all the way through, but a hole or chain on the bottom might be ugly to look up at. Looking forward to your solution. Resin pen blanks could be nice as well as exotic wood. Looking forward to another great video.
@@dang6832 Thanks. Those are good suggestions. I'm sure I'll come up with something.
The other on has four cuts in it and the second on only has three
@@roaddwags I did it that way because they are 2 separate designs
It is a big mistake to move your tool rest around while the lathe is running.
Big mistake. This can take you out....
Nice idea though❤
Thanks! That's a good safety suggestion.
It seems like that would be uncomfortable to carry in one's front pocket because of its large size.
Yes. I agree. If I have more than about 4 keys that's to much for me. But a lot of people don't mind.
GO DETROIT LIONS!!!!
@@alanhyma2177 The Seahawks have always been my team, but I like the Lions.
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The only mistake i saw was the choice of sports team. I mean who would choose "x"?! "Y" is so much better.
All joking aside, I didn't see any mistakes.
@@jasonhardin8383 You will be eating crow when they take the Superbowl this season!😁
Ok, all joking aside, I forgot to put finish on them before I parted them off.
@@RcWoodturning I hope whatever team they play in the Superbowl they trounce like they did the broncos. 😂
@@jasonhardin8383 That would be awesome, but hard to top.
As a pro turner some of the comments make me chuckle other make me scream , get proper tuition
@@noofynumbskull I'm just here to help the new turners if I can.
@noofynumbskull Why weren't you wearing safety glasses in your last video?
@robertdelisle2412 I always wear glasses. I can't see without them.
I was thinking chess pieces
Good idea