Three hardwood light pulls

Intended for the string light switch in a bathroom, or for blinds/curtain pulls. The blank has a larger hole at the base to receive the knot at the end of the string. First two are cherry and the last one is sycamore.
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[@brucemanning7827]

Thanks, i needed to see some of these , very nice and amazing workmanship

[@woodworkscoracles6540]

Thank you 🙂

[@ajrob2888]

And who says you can't finish with a roughing gouge!!!
Very good job sir. I'm planning on doing a lot of these for compulsive buys at my next craft show.
Questions:
1. Where did you get your wide roughing gouge from? I'm assuming it's what, an 1.5"??
2. Was that a simple grape seed oil you used for a finish like you've used in your videos?
Thanks for the video!!!
Keep a goin!

[@woodworkscoracles6540]

Hi, thanks for your feedback :)
My hefty roughing gouge is a Robert Sorby 1 1/4", the deep flute means I can often use the sides as an impromptu skew.
On these pieces I usually use Chestnut friction polish, but having recently been given some Odie's oil to try out I am also using this occasionally. The grapeseed oil isn't intended to be a long-lasting finish, do I use something a bit more durable on the pulls.
Happy turning!

[@peterarcher]

Hi, what finish do you use?

[@woodworkscoracles6540]

These are finished with friction polish.

[@nikkoschappers2523]

Hi. Do you drill a hole all the way through before you start? Thanks Nikkos

[@woodworkscoracles6540]

Yes, first a 16mm hole to fit over the stebcentre and hide the knot at the end of the string, then a 6mm hole that forms the centre.