This is a nice idea. Thank you :) Also, I kept looking at your video sideways, and I couldn't figure it out at first. Then I realized that you're turning left-handed LOL
Your pieces are always good spindle practice. I made a few of the previous one already. Admittedly I liked that one better but for the heck of it I might do one of these as well. After all I have just committed myself to a Christmas Market in December. I think I know why your wires were not burning: 1-speed up the lathe and 2-push down on the far end to increase the friction. Thank you for sharing! 😎
Excellent. I really like that it’s 1 piece instead of 3. I couldn’t really tell your speed, but I wonder if the wires wouldn’t burn because the speed wasn’t fast enough? Probably needed to be something over 1000rpm’s. Well done!
Thank Doug! I actually had the speed up to 2000, and it still wouldn't burn! I'm thinking that between the wire, and the oak, it just wasn't getting enough friction...?
A beautiful piece, well done:) I am beginning to feel a new inspiration for switching from bowls and vases to this smaller type thing for a change thanks to you, they look like great fun and a chance to sharpen the detailing skills. Speaking of which, if you don't mind a little bit of feedback.. I am no pro but immediately feel you would really benefit from greater contact with the tool-rest. I get the impression you are perhaps quite afraid of catches? Ironically, greater contact with your hand on the rest will exponentially increase your tool-control and have much less unintentional movements. We are all learning and perhaps my suggestion isn't your style but if you dip in on some of the professional turners you will see a trend with their hand placement on the rest. Don't be afraid of the rest my dear :) Just my thoughts, I don't mean to overstep. Keep up the great work! :)
Thank you so much for the reminders Perry! Suggestions are always well recieved! I sometimes need to stop and go back to basics when things aren't going well, ( like catches). These little projects are good for practicing tool control. Thanks for watching, and always feel free to send idea's and suggestions! Heather 🇨🇦
So I've made two who look more or less the same, ready for sale. Finished with wax, not CA. I wonder what you consider selling them for? Amount in CAD is no problem, I can convert to euro if needed! 😎
I've noticed that the price has to fit the area you live. I live in a rural area, and people aren't as willing to part with their $ I would probably price this one at about $30.00. If I lived in the city, (Toronto), I'd probably be able to double that price. My go to for pricing is, how much do you want to make per hr of work/how long it takes to make the piece. Hope this helps Leo! And good luck at the sale! I have a small school sale coming up this weekend too!
That turned out great, Heather!
Thank you Billy 😊
Nice turning !
Thank you so much 💓
This is a nice idea. Thank you :) Also, I kept looking at your video sideways, and I couldn't figure it out at first. Then I realized that you're turning left-handed LOL
Lol 😆 I am left handed! But I switch back and forth
Nicely done Heather. It will make the perfect icicle for somebody's tree ! 🎄 Take care. -Mike
Nice lil project, Heather
Thanks Ward!
Nice project Heather
Thanks Pete!
Good work.
Thank you so much.
Thanks Brad!
Maybe try picture hanging wire.... 😊 Nice piece and I like seeing the finishing process also.
Thank you so much! I'll try some picture wire when I get out for some!
Your pieces are always good spindle practice. I made a few of the previous one already. Admittedly I liked that one better but for the heck of it I might do one of these as well. After all I have just committed myself to a Christmas Market in December.
I think I know why your wires were not burning: 1-speed up the lathe and 2-push down on the far end to increase the friction.
Thank you for sharing! 😎
Nice turning Heather, I would use the wire you get for cutting out the windows on a Car seems to work fine
There's wire for cutting out windows on cars? Where would I get that?
Excellent. I really like that it’s 1 piece instead of 3. I couldn’t really tell your speed, but I wonder if the wires wouldn’t burn because the speed wasn’t fast enough? Probably needed to be something over 1000rpm’s. Well done!
Thank Doug! I actually had the speed up to 2000, and it still wouldn't burn! I'm thinking that between the wire, and the oak, it just wasn't getting enough friction...?
Turn up the speed!
A beautiful piece, well done:) I am beginning to feel a new inspiration for switching from bowls and vases to this smaller type thing for a change thanks to you, they look like great fun and a chance to sharpen the detailing skills. Speaking of which, if you don't mind a little bit of feedback.. I am no pro but immediately feel you would really benefit from greater contact with the tool-rest. I get the impression you are perhaps quite afraid of catches? Ironically, greater contact with your hand on the rest will exponentially increase your tool-control and have much less unintentional movements. We are all learning and perhaps my suggestion isn't your style but if you dip in on some of the professional turners you will see a trend with their hand placement on the rest. Don't be afraid of the rest my dear :) Just my thoughts, I don't mean to overstep. Keep up the great work! :)
Thank you so much for the reminders Perry! Suggestions are always well recieved! I sometimes need to stop and go back to basics when things aren't going well, ( like catches).
These little projects are good for practicing tool control.
Thanks for watching, and always feel free to send idea's and suggestions!
Heather 🇨🇦
So I've made two who look more or less the same, ready for sale. Finished with wax, not CA.
I wonder what you consider selling them for? Amount in CAD is no problem, I can convert to euro if needed! 😎
I've noticed that the price has to fit the area you live.
I live in a rural area, and people aren't as willing to part with their $
I would probably price this one at about $30.00. If I lived in the city, (Toronto), I'd probably be able to double that price.
My go to for pricing is, how much do you want to make per hr of work/how long it takes to make the piece.
Hope this helps Leo! And good luck at the sale! I have a small school sale coming up this weekend too!