Good morning Mike. Excellent video as always. Finial’s are something I need a lot of practice on. Today’s turning will be all about this. I have some scrap pine in the shop. Thank you for always being an inspiration to me. Have a great day. Sincerely, Keith.
Hi Mike thank you for showing me this, I am a complete novice, only had my lathe a few weeks now, have made my first pen for the love of my life, she buying me the lathe, followed your method and very pleased with the result, haven't got any T.cut so used bees wax, in a solid bar.Thank you for a great vid once Moore. Happy wife happy husband.
Hi There my ol' mucka !! Interesting and enjoyable 2nd part to your finial lessons.The finishing and staining was particularly informative and useful for me.It has given me plenty of ideas......Thank you very much !! Give our love to Mu !! The Fishers.
Beautifully made video Mike your finial skills are that of a finial master the likes of Cindy Drozda. Thanks for sharing your techniques wit all of us.
Well done, mate! Not sure if you have watched as many vids as I have this past several weeks. However, I have noted that you, sir, have been mentioned in nearly all. There are times when you need to sit back and say to the man in the mirror "WELL DONE LAD" You have been an inspiration to me in my starting days and whenever I have become frustrated I rewatch your library and Tom Stratons work and then I can get back on the horse. Don't want to get too mauldlin here but THANK YOU!
Nice job, Mike! And the ebonizing tip was great for the novice (or those too cheap to buy Ebony, like myself... grin). As I was watching the video I noticed something that many novice turners find frustrating. When you were almost finished, it appeared that the finial was not concentric (round), but we both know it was. The piece you started with was rather figured (the grain wasn't just straight) and this can cause internal stresses to be released making the wood move... therefore appearing to be not round. Not letting pieces acclimatize to your shop can cause similar results. I'm sure you know this, but the novices watching might not. And ever the science teacher, I just can't help myself. Keep up the great work! Billy B.
+alamocdc Hi Billy, thanks you for your kind words, as well as the words of wisdom, they are all much appreciated. Also thank you for watching and commenting. Take care Mike
Hi Mike! I'm from Brazil and i'm loving your videos! I started to watch many videos about woodturning in brazilian channels, but you have the most complete channel. Thank You!
Great effect with the spirit stain. I must say that's one of the best video's I've seen for demonstrating tool control and particularly tool presentation. Thanks for sharing. Cheers. Dave
You do very nice work. Even in the early videos, when you kept saying you were a beginner, you made nice pieces, and your manner of explaining and presenting the material is very effective. The health issue seems better than in an earlier video in which you said you didn't expect more progress. I hope the healing continues.
Great video & a beautiful finial, Mike. Cindy Drozda would be impressed. Thanks again for sharing your talents, Mike. I always learn something from you. Take care,.....Gord
A very nice inspirational video Mike, thank you and keep em coming. And good luck in making it through the group stages with England in the rugby world cup
Beautiful finial Mike. I'm still a "bull in a china shop" when it comes to woodturning. So attempting something this delicate will have to wait for some time, but I really appreciate all the techniques and information you shared. Thanks!
Hi Mike !! Very nice job on the finial, move over Cindy!! Great tip using the stain to give the apearance of ebony, I liked that. I know as your videos become more polished you can incorperate music and speed up the film but I must admit I do miss the old simple videos with your explanations and banter while turning. It must be your mellow Welsh tones. Still a great vid All the best !!.............Andy. ;)
Mike, another great tutorial on turning finials and I love your ebonising technique, I recently purchased a small piece of African Black wood here in Aus the same size as the bit you just turned, I need a second job to pay it off. Keepem coming Mate Regards Steve
Terrific looking finial Mike, lovely proportions. I love the spirit stain idea, but cant seem to find any in Oz. I can only get the larger size bottles of Chestnut through ebay. just got to keep looking I guess for the sample pot pack.CheersJohnny
Great work , loving the spanner tools , umm think i may have to raid the spanner box !! all the best for christmas and new year to you and the family bud !!!
My apologies Mike not sure why I don't get notices for your videos. Great video and information as usual. Beautiful work. Take care my friend and do a kindness. Mark
Shalom Mike,again a very well explaned Tutorial, The wood you used you called Sapelly,which is the same family as marhagony,but much harder and stronger. like the paint job.keep them coming.Have a safe and so good day.jim..
I like the substitute ebony method, decidedly cheaper than the real thing. The vast majority of people don't appreciate it for what we know it to be in any case. I will subscribe to your technique on the next go around also. Thanks
Very Nice. Would you put that on a display peace that will not be used much do to the fact that the finial is so fragile? I would be concerned with the top breaking off. Can you talk about its usage? Extremely nice work.
+Charles “Tim” Reicks Hi Charles, yes this would be destined for a display piece as it would not stand up to frequent use. thanks for your kind words too. Take care Mike
Two things Mike, First in the future would you show a bit of the sanding, especially at the tip. I for one would like to see how such a fine and narrow end is sanded. And secondly, did you under cut the bottom so it would fit a rounded shape as well as a flat.
+Richard Hiller Number one - I didn't think people would want to watch me sanding, but you make a valid point about the fine detail, I only gave a light touch with 400 grit, so as not to lose the detail. Number two - yes I always under cut the base, as I do, and normally mention, the base of any piece. I did forget to say it in this video, but will attempt to remember in the future. Thanks for watching Richard, and making two very useful comments. Take care Mike
Thank you Mike for another great video.Your tool work is just superb.I like real ebony very much apart from its price and I find it can be brittle. I tend to keep it for very special projects and I've been using ebonising lacquer quite a lot. Indian ink is every bit as effective. Few people would be able to distinguish it from the real "McCoy".Happy turning,Alan.
+Alan Simpson Thanks Alan, I appreciate your kind words mate. I have some ebony but just seem to want to save it for that special project, which never seems to occur.....lol Take care Mike
Great work mate, Loved the video, and has usual very well demonstrated and explained, Beautiful finial Mike, PS. Sorry I am late getting back to you on this one, a lot going on at home at the moment, just trying to play catch up on my Subscriptions, I hope all is well at your end, Best wishes Harry.
Mike Waldt I'm trying desperately to learn the skew. Something minor I think I'm,doing wrong when turning a bead, seems to want to run back a lot. Am I not lifting/turning the tool enough possibly? Thanks Mike
No shame in shaping with abrasive??!!! what will the purists say!! ;) a fine looking finial Mike, and I don't know how you do it, but when I work on mine, the gouge turns brows as the wood in no time, but every time you approach your wood, your gouge is squeaky clean... magic!! I should really make myself one of those ranch cutter/gauge for making the tenons for the finials. Love the "ebonizing" too, I have a lot of printer ink, the black there looks as black as one can get, I think it will work pretty good, but you never know! Thanks for sharing!!!
+Yuval Lahav Thanks Yuval, the "spanner" tool is very handy to ensure the same size tenon every time. ear not my friend, my gouges get "dirty" every time, I just clean them between each pass.....lol Take care Mike
Love the idea of the spanner will definitely be making a few of them iv got loads of old spammers I haven't used in a while thanks mick and can I ask what video editing software do you use thanks keep up the vids
+Trevanion There are many ways as you say Trevanion, this was just one of them, part of the fun is experimenting with different methods, and I have found that what works for one species of wood, may not be so effective on another. Thanks for your input my friend. Take care Mike
+Jim E Thanks Jim, I think it's worth a try, as I said to Trevanion below, experimentation is the key, and find what works for you, and the wood you're working on. Take care Mike
thanks so kindly for the for ebony finish, the recipt am now using is not very effective and drys quite pale ,, I did this in the lathe and junked up the chuck, had to use carb cleaner on it to clean it up. thanks again for the good information,
Fantastic looking finial Mike. The black was a nice touch. How did you find cutting unsupported grain with the skew? I have trouble with the finish and quality of cut when cutting supported grain but really like the skew. Great work and very well demonstrated. Martin.
+Martin Boyle Thanks Martin, I find that once the stem is uniform it makes little difference, I'm still practicing to try and perfect my method :) Cheers Mike
Mike Waldt I also meant to ask you how you are finding the lathe. I am looking at upgrading and the AT1628 is one of three on the list that I am looking at. I have seen great reviews on the Axminster site and the video you done when you first got yours set up it looks great. I was just wondering if you have any good or bad points in the time you have it.
+Martin Boyle Hi again Martin, I really have no gripes with the lathe at all, it has done everything I asked of it, and seems to want to give more. For the money I honestly think you would be hard pressed to better it. Let me know what you decide. Take care Mike
Thanks Mike. From what I have read and heard I am leaning more towards the Axminster not only for what I've heard about the lathe but also their customer service. I dropped them a mail earlier today making some enquiries. I think I will treat myself for Christmas!!
Hi Edward, if you use a wide grained soft wood for example, this can happen as the softer grain absorbs more stain, hence a darker hue will result. You can reduce this effect by sanding back, and applying thinner coats. Also if you stick with black stain the "streaky" effect is less obvious than if you use a lighter colour. Hope this helps some, and let me know how you get on. Cheers Mike
Thanks Mike :) that worked much better using thinner coats. However I then got to the waxing stage and the end is so thin it wobbles around and I struggle to buff the wax without breaking it.
I got good tips from the video just start to get good at somethings just have to work around my disitable and find ways to get a good work Learn a lot from the videos on youtubeTA TA mike from a fellow turner charlie
Sorry Mike not good with computers, my comment should as you guessed have been on you pen turning vid, once again novice at turning novic at computers, ha, ha,
Good morning Mike. Excellent video as always. Finial’s are something I need a lot of practice on. Today’s turning will be all about this. I have some scrap pine in the shop. Thank you for always being an inspiration to me. Have a great day. Sincerely, Keith.
Hi Keith and thank you for your kind words.
Hi Mike thank you for showing me this, I am a complete novice, only had my lathe a few weeks now, have made my first pen for the love of my life, she buying me the lathe, followed your method and very pleased with the result, haven't got any T.cut so used bees wax, in a solid bar.Thank you for a great vid once Moore. Happy wife happy husband.
+Grateful Person
Glad your enjoying your new hobby.
Cheers
Mike
Hi There my ol' mucka !!
Interesting and enjoyable 2nd part to your finial lessons.The finishing and staining was particularly informative and useful for me.It has given me plenty of ideas......Thank you very much !!
Give our love to Mu !!
The Fishers.
+Christopher Fisher
Hi back to you Mr Buttress!
Thanks mate, your very kind (unusual for you) ;)
Love to all
Cheers
Mike
Cheeky !!
Beautiful piece. I would like to award you the soft touch award. As usual you make me dream.
+Jim Skaggs
Lol Jim, and thank you mate, I appreciate it.
Take care
Mike
Beautifully made video Mike your finial skills are that of a finial master the likes of Cindy Drozda. Thanks for sharing your techniques wit all of us.
+Erik Anderson Thank you Erik, you are too kind my friend, Cindy will always be my "Finial Goddess", of that there is no doubt.
Take care
Mike
Mike, a fab demo. Just a pleasure to watch. Thank you for inspiring me to turn.
+Graham Middo
Thank you Graham, appreciate it my friend.
Cheers
Mike
Well done, mate! Not sure if you have watched as many vids as I have this past several weeks. However, I have noted that you, sir, have been mentioned in nearly all. There are times when you need to sit back and say to the man in the mirror "WELL DONE LAD" You have been an inspiration to me in my starting days and whenever I have become frustrated I rewatch your library and Tom Stratons work and then I can get back on the horse. Don't want to get too mauldlin here but THANK YOU!
+Earl Rumble
Thanks very much Earl, your kind words, and constant support, are really very much appreciated.
Take care
Mike
Nice job, Mike! And the ebonizing tip was great for the novice (or those too cheap to buy Ebony, like myself... grin). As I was watching the video I noticed something that many novice turners find frustrating. When you were almost finished, it appeared that the finial was not concentric (round), but we both know it was. The piece you started with was rather figured (the grain wasn't just straight) and this can cause internal stresses to be released making the wood move... therefore appearing to be not round. Not letting pieces acclimatize to your shop can cause similar results. I'm sure you know this, but the novices watching might not. And ever the science teacher, I just can't help myself.
Keep up the great work!
Billy B.
+alamocdc
Hi Billy, thanks you for your kind words, as well as the words of wisdom, they are all much appreciated.
Also thank you for watching and commenting.
Take care
Mike
Very good job Mike. No mucking about, stress the right points and thanks for the faux ebony also.
+Ron Cote
Thanks Ron, one of my "short winded" vidos...lol
Thanks for the support my friend
Take care
Mike
Fantastic demonstration... great quality video and a beautiful finished piece... thank you for sharing.
Thank you Jim, much appreciated.
Cheers
Mike
Hi Mike! I'm from Brazil and i'm loving your videos! I started to watch many videos about woodturning in brazilian channels, but you have the most complete channel. Thank You!
+Atila Real
Thank you Atila, I really appreciate your kind words, and support.
Take are
Mike
Thanks Mike
Great work excellent finial, that ink dye idea was very nice
All the best
Yiannis(Athens Greece)
Thanks again Yiannis.
Great effect with the spirit stain. I must say that's one of the best video's I've seen for demonstrating tool control and particularly tool presentation. Thanks for sharing. Cheers. Dave
+broadsideguy
Thanks Dave, your kind, and supportive words, are much appreciated.
Take care
Mike
You do very nice work. Even in the early videos, when you kept saying you were a beginner, you made nice pieces, and your manner of explaining and presenting the material is very effective. The health issue seems better than in an earlier video in which you said you didn't expect more progress. I hope the healing continues.
Great video & a beautiful finial, Mike. Cindy Drozda would be impressed. Thanks again for sharing your talents, Mike. I always learn something from you. Take care,.....Gord
+Gord Rock
Thank you Gord, I really appreciate your supportive words mate. I assure you I have learnt much from you as well.
Take care
Mike
Lovely finial, Mike and great video tutorial. I really like the 'Febony' finish. Well done ... once again.
+John Walsh
Thanks John, for your kind words, and support mate.
Take care
Mike
A very nice inspirational video Mike, thank you and keep em coming.
And good luck in making it through the group stages with England in the rugby world cup
+Andy Griffiths
Thanks Andy, I hope we both make it to the final....now that would be a game of games in my eyes ;)
Take care
Mike
Nice work! I hope to find time to make a few before Christmas. Thanks for the inspirational videos.
+Crustyswede1
Thank you Sir! Your kind words and support are much appreciated.
Cheers
Mike
thank you Mike once again for an incredibly informational video
+Matthew Harper Thanks Mathew, and thank you for watching.
Cheers
Mike
Beautiful finial Mike. I'm still a "bull in a china shop" when it comes to woodturning. So attempting something this delicate will have to wait for some time, but I really appreciate all the techniques and information you shared. Thanks!
+Rick Stonewood Arts
Thanks Rick, I too am naturally heavy handed, so lots of practice is always needed.
Take care
Mike
Hi Mike , Beautifully made and a pleasure to watch, top notch tutorial mate! and thanks for sharing !Cheers for now Bram
+Brams shed
Thanks Bram, really glad you liked it, your always there mate, and it's much appreciated.
Cheers
Mike
Thanks Mike! Great instructional video and very nice finial.
Take care, Dave
+David Morgan
Thank you Dave, I appreciate it my friend.
Take care
Mike
WIFE WTACHED THIS WITH ME SHE LOVED IT TOO. NICE WORK MIKE
+Dale Marsh
Hi Dale
Glad you both enjoyed it :)
Take care
Mike
Hi Mike !!
Very nice job on the finial, move over Cindy!!
Great tip using the stain to give the apearance of ebony, I liked that.
I know as your videos become more polished you can incorperate music and speed up the film but I must admit
I do miss the old simple videos with your explanations and banter while turning.
It must be your mellow Welsh tones.
Still a great vid
All the best !!.............Andy. ;)
+Andy Paramore Lol....and thank you Andy, I find there is so much to try and get into a short space of time.
Take care
Mike
That is absolutely fantastic!
+At Jkhs
Thank you I really appreciate it.
Take care
Mike
Nice! Love the finial, shape, color, finish, etc. Really unified and appealing to the eye flow. Thanks for sharing and as usual your videos are great.
+SP Wood Art
Thank you very much for your kind words, they are much appreciated.
Take care
Mike
Great swordsmanship once again Mike and the finish looks very authentic, great video sir.
All the best
Tony
+oaksho
Lol......thanks Tony, you're too kind Sir, but I do appreciate it.
Cheers
Mike
Good stuff Mike, with the two videos any turned could produce a superb finial.
Cheers
Tom
+Tom Stratton (acolyteturner)
Thank you Tom, that is very kind of you to say so.
Take care
Mike
It's an excellent finial, I like the spanner adaption!
Thanks
James
Thanks once more for watching and commenting James.
Cheers
Mike
Mike, another great tutorial on turning finials and I love your ebonising technique, I recently purchased a small piece of African Black wood here in Aus the same size as the bit you just turned, I need a second job to pay it off.
Keepem coming Mate
Regards Steve
+Stephen McFadyen
Thanks Stephen, it is a fairly effective alternative to re mortgaging the house ;)
Take care
Mike
Lovin the spanner idea !! great work Mike
+WOOD - YOU BELIEVE IT
Thanks Leon, got the idea years ago from Captain Eddie :)
Cheers
Mike
Fantastic as always!
+Doc Holiday
Thank you Doc, appreciate it my friend.
Take care
Mike
Beautiful job Mike. I haven't tackled the finial thing as of yet but one of these days. Keep up the good work and stay safe.
+Richard Coyle
Thanks Richard, they are fun to make.
Take care
Mike
That's beautiful work Mike. Good tip on the faux Ebony, I'll be trying that.
Best Wishes, Brendan.
+baconsoda T
Thanks Brendan, give it a go mate, it's quite effective, and doesn't take that long.
Cheers
Mike
Great work Mike! Loved the video and the trick for the faux ebony finial! Cheers! Daniel
+Daniel Vilarino Thanks Daniel, appreciate your kind words my friend.
Take care
Mike
Terrific looking finial Mike, lovely proportions. I love the spirit stain idea, but cant seem to find any in Oz. I can only get the larger size bottles of Chestnut through ebay. just got to keep looking I guess for the sample pot pack.CheersJohnny
+John Cornell
Thanks John, I would experiment with any "black" medium, this is just one method.
Take care
Mike
Like watching a ballet Mike. Thanks for the video series.
+Kerry G
That's nice of you to say so Kerry.
Cheers
Mike
Great job Mike!! Thank you for sharing !!
+ArtStreet 52
Thank you, much appreciated.
Cheers
Mike
That's the way you do it! Well done! ;>) Thanks for sharing Larry
+The Tiny Trailer Workshop
Lol....thanks "Punch"...I mean Larry ;)
Take care
Mike
Great work , loving the spanner tools , umm think i may have to raid the spanner box !! all the best for christmas and new year to you and the family bud !!!
+Leon Britton
Thanks Leon, the same to you and yours mate.
Take care
Mike
Beautifully done Mike.
+The ShavingWood Workshop
Thank you Sir.
Take care
Mike
Wonderful piece Mike, another great demonstration.
Take care,
Carl
+Carl Jacobson
Thanks Carl, it was great fun to turn.
Take care my friend
Mike
My apologies Mike not sure why I don't get notices for your videos.
Great video and information as usual. Beautiful work.
Take care my friend and do a kindness.
Mark
+MARK Baid
Thanks Mark, never a need to apologise mate.
Cheers
Mike
Nice job! Thanks for explaining your dying technique.
+Stuart Davey
Thank you Stuart, I'm glad you found it of some use.
Take care
Mike
Shalom Mike,again a very well explaned Tutorial, The wood you used you called Sapelly,which is the same family as marhagony,but much harder and stronger.
like the paint job.keep them coming.Have a safe and so good day.jim..
Thanks Jimmy, I appreciate your supportive comments.
Take care
Mike
Thank you so much for the useful information Mike....!
My pleasure Jack, thanks for watching.
Cheers
Mike
Great tutorial Mike, Thanks for sharing
+Lyle Jamieson
Thank you Lyle, I appreciate it.
Take care
Mike
I like the substitute ebony method, decidedly cheaper than the real thing. The vast majority of people don't appreciate it for what we know it to be in any case. I will subscribe to your technique on the next go around also. Thanks
+Paul Trembath
Hi Paul, thanks for your kind words and support, they are much appreciated.
Take care
Mike
Excellent job... Very nice...
Cheers...
+Adam Quincey
Thanks Adam, appreciate it.
Take care
Mike
Nice job . Great information .
+Edward Reed
Thank you Edward
Take care
Mike
you are,and you will stay the great woodturning master.
Very Nice. Would you put that on a display peace that will not be used much do to the fact that the finial is so fragile? I would be concerned with the top breaking off. Can you talk about its usage? Extremely nice work.
+Charles “Tim” Reicks
Hi Charles, yes this would be destined for a display piece as it would not stand up to frequent use.
thanks for your kind words too.
Take care
Mike
Two things Mike, First in the future would you show a bit of the sanding, especially at the tip. I for one would like to see how such a fine and narrow end is sanded. And secondly, did you under cut the bottom so it would fit a rounded shape as well as a flat.
+Richard Hiller
Number one - I didn't think people would want to watch me sanding, but you make a valid point about the fine detail, I only gave a light touch with 400 grit, so as not to lose the detail.
Number two - yes I always under cut the base, as I do, and normally mention, the base of any piece. I did forget to say it in this video, but will attempt to remember in the future.
Thanks for watching Richard, and making two very useful comments.
Take care
Mike
always a joy to watch m8 , finial turned out amazing :-)
+alishas woodworks
Thanks Alisha, appreciate it.
Cheers
Mike
Thank you Mike for another great video.Your tool work is just superb.I like real ebony very much apart from its price and I find it can be brittle. I tend to keep it for very special projects and I've been using ebonising lacquer quite a lot. Indian ink is every bit as effective. Few people would be able to distinguish it from the real "McCoy".Happy turning,Alan.
+Alan Simpson
Thanks Alan, I appreciate your kind words mate. I have some ebony but just seem to want to save it for that special project, which never seems to occur.....lol
Take care
Mike
Great work mate, Loved the video, and has usual very well demonstrated and explained, Beautiful finial Mike, PS.
Sorry I am late getting back to you on this one, a lot going on at home at the moment, just trying to play catch up on my Subscriptions, I hope all is well at your end,
Best wishes
Harry.
+The Little Garden Shed Workshop
Hi Harry, and thank you.
Hope things are getting a little easier mate.
Take good care
Mike
Very nice Mike . Thank you Regards Col
+Col Taylor
Thank you Col, appreciate it.
Cheers
Mike
Great job my friend.
Thank you Sir!
Cheers
Mike
Mike-I always enjoy your very informative videos. Wondering if there are any articles you can suggest that discuss finial proportions?
Cindy Drozda is the high priestess of finials in my view 🙂
Nice job Mike!
Thank you Jeff.
Mike Waldt I'm trying desperately to learn the skew. Something minor I think I'm,doing wrong when turning a bead, seems to want to run back a lot. Am I not lifting/turning the tool enough possibly? Thanks Mike
Very elegant piece Mike, now you'll have to turn something
+Alan Renwick
Thanks Alan.....you're right I will ;)
Take care
Mike
No shame in shaping with abrasive??!!! what will the purists say!! ;) a fine looking finial Mike, and I don't know how you do it, but when I work on mine, the gouge turns brows as the wood in no time, but every time you approach your wood, your gouge is squeaky clean... magic!! I should really make myself one of those ranch cutter/gauge for making the tenons for the finials. Love the "ebonizing" too, I have a lot of printer ink, the black there looks as black as one can get, I think it will work pretty good, but you never know! Thanks for sharing!!!
+Yuval Lahav
Thanks Yuval, the "spanner" tool is very handy to ensure the same size tenon every time. ear not my friend, my gouges get "dirty" every time, I just clean them between each pass.....lol
Take care
Mike
I shell ear no more, and learn that that devilish device for opening magically bolts and nuts is a spanner. ;)
+Yuval Lahav
Lol :)
Great stuff!
+Omap Thank you
Cheers
Mike
Inspired me so much I went out and made my first finial. Wasn't great but didn't look that bad.
Hi Billy, glad to hear you had a go. They improve with practice my friend .. as is true for all things woodturning ;)
Take care
Mike
Love the idea of the spanner will definitely be making a few of them iv got loads of old spammers I haven't used in a while thanks mick and can I ask what video editing software do you use thanks keep up the vids
+mathew capel
Hi Mathew, the spanners are a very useful tool mate. I use AVS4You to edit my videos, it's not the best, but I like it :)
Take care
Mike
+Mike Waldt cheers mick already got one made up yesterday plenty more todo and thanks for that it works great for your vids
Nice work Mike(as usual).
Question: How would India Ink or black dye work to color it black?
Thanks, JimE
+Trevanion
There are many ways as you say Trevanion, this was just one of them, part of the fun is experimenting with different methods, and I have found that what works for one species of wood, may not be so effective on another.
Thanks for your input my friend.
Take care
Mike
+Jim E
Thanks Jim, I think it's worth a try, as I said to Trevanion below, experimentation is the key, and find what works for you, and the wood you're working on.
Take care
Mike
Nice work. I think Cherry would be a better choice for faking ebony. It provides a smoother surface.
thanks so kindly for the for ebony finish, the recipt am now using is not very effective and drys quite pale ,, I did this in the lathe and junked up the chuck, had to use carb cleaner on it to clean it up. thanks again for the good information,
Hi Tom, I'm glad you found the video of some use. Let me know know how you get on.
Take care
Mike
Fantastic looking finial Mike.
The black was a nice touch. How did you find cutting unsupported grain with the skew? I have trouble with the finish and quality of cut when cutting supported grain but really like the skew. Great work and very well demonstrated.
Martin.
+Martin Boyle
Thanks Martin, I find that once the stem is uniform it makes little difference, I'm still practicing to try and perfect my method :)
Cheers
Mike
Mike Waldt I also meant to ask you how you are finding the lathe. I am looking at upgrading and the AT1628 is one of three on the list that I am looking at. I have seen great reviews on the Axminster site and the video you done when you first got yours set up it looks great. I was just wondering if you have any good or bad points in the time you have it.
+Martin Boyle
Hi again Martin, I really have no gripes with the lathe at all, it has done everything I asked of it, and seems to want to give more. For the money I honestly think you would be hard pressed to better it.
Let me know what you decide.
Take care
Mike
Thanks Mike. From what I have read and heard I am leaning more towards the Axminster not only for what I've heard about the lathe but also their customer service. I dropped them a mail earlier today making some enquiries. I think I will treat myself for Christmas!!
+Martin Boyle
Sound like a plan mate. I sent you a message as well matey.
Cheers
Mike
Mike--You have fine tool control.
+William Potts Thank you William, I appreciate that mt friend.
Take care
Mike
Very Nice Mike
+Michael Flynn
Thanks Michael
Cheers
Mike
these are gorgeous, do you sell these?
Thank you Tracy ... no I don't ... never thought about it to be honest Tracey.
when I put the spirit stain on, it always ends up having streaks which ruin the look. Anyone have any suggestions to mitigate this?
Hi Edward, if you use a wide grained soft wood for example, this can happen as the softer grain absorbs more stain, hence a darker hue will result. You can reduce this effect by sanding back, and applying thinner coats. Also if you stick with black stain the "streaky" effect is less obvious than if you use a lighter colour.
Hope this helps some, and let me know how you get on.
Cheers
Mike
Thanks Mike :) that worked much better using thinner coats. However I then got to the waxing stage and the end is so thin it wobbles around and I struggle to buff the wax without breaking it.
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Hi Mike. Is a detail gouge the second one you used?
+Stefano Bastianelli
Yes Stefano it is. Thanks for watching.
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Mike
WowCertain this is over my head
+Frank B
No it's not Frank, give it a go, you'll be surprised :)
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Mike
Great tip for a black finial. Save the ebony for other projects.
Alan
+As Wood Turns Thanks Alan, I agree.
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Mike
Nice finial like the 'ebony' finish.
+Glen Clark
Thanks Glen
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Mike
Great. Thank you!
+billy19461
Thanks Billy
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Mike
Thank you.
I got good tips from the video just start to get good at somethings just have to work around my disitable and find ways to get a good work Learn a lot from the videos on youtubeTA TA mike from a fellow turner charlie
+charlie Mooney
Glad you found my video of interest Charlie, and thank you
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Mike
about time too mike workshop looks a bit grubby mate. lol. nice one ,,,
+paul alderton
LMAO Paul....thanks mate :)
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Mike
mike nice tip.
+Robert Kutz
Thanks Robert
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Mike
sorry! - worthy of it.
+Alan Renwick
Lol Alan......ditto ....below :)
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Mike
Sorry Mike not good with computers, my comment should as you guessed have been on you pen turning vid, once again novice at turning novic at computers, ha, ha,
+Grateful Person
Lol...no problem...at least I know I'm not the only one ;)
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Mike