First time here. I like the fact that you make clear the techniques you use and explain them well. I’ve been turning for years and never thought about mounting in relation to the direction of the grain. Thank you. Nice work by the way.
John Wallace Thank you kindly John! Yes indeed it's good to turn within ones comfort zone. After 3 months away there was no need to try anything too technical Just get in the shop and get something finished and off the lathe in one piece, avoiding mishaps lol
Just started watching your channel, I appreciate your commentary on what you are doing and why. As a new turner, I find this to be really helpful. Thanks.
guiniss Thank you kindly! I'm glad to be back and appreciate the warm welcome! I was really happy with the figure in this piece of wood. Glad I have a few slabs left!
Wow...when you spin it towards the end it messes with your eyes. Beautiful work man and you taught me something (keeping the mass of the bowl in tact till the end). Great to have you back!
Make Things Thanks for the warm welcome back Rob! I'm glad you found something useful from the video. I constantly have problems with vibrations through the floor affecting the filming, wish I had a concrete floor! Kyler
Mark DeNinno Thanks Mark much appreciate! I got the outside all done in time for winter; still have some work inside. But I can pace out the inside work throughout winter so life is good lol Kyler
Billy Burt Thank you kindly Billy, much appreciated! I was busier than I might have ever been but it was worth it and I'm on top of things now! I was happy with how the platter turned out using the American Elm, but more importantly......my fiancé was happy with it Lol Thanks again Billy! Kyler
Cigar Smoka Thank you kindly sir! I was really happy with the new finish and I agree it definitely did this Elm justice. I'm glad to be back and appreciate the warm welcome! Kyler
What a great presentation and a lovely piece. As a newbie to turning I really appreciate some of the tips you've expressed with amazing skills to boot. Looking forward to your next video,thank you for sharing, regards, Tony (UK)
tony toomey Thanks for the kind words Tony, I appreciate that! I'm glad you find some of the info helpful. My main goal is to share the little bits I've learned with others. Happy turning! Kyler
Cross Cut Creations Thank you kindly! I was really happy to see the grain pop out when I put the finish on. One of those very satisfying moments lol glad I still have a few more of these slabs! Kyler
You say "simple" I say magnificent! I've missed seeing someone with your tool control. My gosh, it just seems to come naturally to you. Also your knowledge of wood grain direction and cutting techniques. Well explained but at my advancing age, hard to remember! Great to see you back, Kyler! And, congrats on 1,000 subscribers! Phil
madronawoodworks Thank you Phil, much appreciated! This project does provide a good opportunity to study grain direction in cross grain orientation. Also provided a good opportunity to earn some brownie points with my fiancé as she has been waiting a month for it Lol I appreciate the warm welcome back my friend. And when I seen I broke through 1000 subs I couldn't believe it....I didn't even know what I was looking at for a second lol Thanks again my friend, and happy turning to you! Kyler
Just found your channel, a real pleasure to watch you work mate. The bowl is stunning, I’m have a look see if I can get the oil over here in the UK, keep up the good work.
Andy C Thanks for the kind words Andy, much appreciated! I'm very happy with the Odie's Oil. Very simple and effective. A little drip on the side of the jar cured very hard so it is a polymerizing Oil as well. Kyler
hoppers2010 Thank you kindly, and I'm glad to be back! Honestly hitting 1000 subs blew my mind, I couldn't figure out what I was looking at when I first saw it lol
A new video popped up in my notifications. What a great surprise when I saw it was you. Well all I can say right now is Welcome Back Kyler. I hope you got all caught up on everything. Doesn't look like you have missed a beat on your turning skills. The platter looks great and the finish seems great.It reminds me of the Howard Feed and Wax. I started using that a few weeks ago after seeing Phil use it. Not sure if it is food safe or listed as food safe. Anyway great to see you here again and looking forward to seeing more of your work. Gary
ThePapa1947 Thanks for the warm welcome Gary! I'm glad to be back. It was a mad rush to get the exterior work done before winter hit but I got it basically all done just in time. Still have plenty of work to do on the interior but I can pace that out over winter. I remember Phil using Howard's feed and wax and I saw you use it in your last video as well. It really brought out the grain! I think it must be similar to the Odie's Oil. I was impressed with how it really was a one coat application. Not to mention how good it smelled. It just filled the room! Nice to hear from you Gary. I will be catching up on your videos, nice work you've been doing! Kyler
Woodturning by Alan Scannell Thank you kindly Alan, much appreciated! It's about as technical of a project I figured I should attempt after my recent break in turning Lol Kyler
A very nice piece. Good design, and I didn't know elm could look so beautiful. I'm a new subscriber and I like the information you include in your videos -- both about technique and your thoughts about design.
KarlBunker Thank you kindly Karl! This is definitely one of my favourite local woods. I'm glad you find some of the info helpful. Let me know if you ever have any questions! Kyler
Nice to see you back. Nice turning. Cap'n Eddie Castelin had a video about Odies Oil some time back. It consisted of shellac, denatured alcohol, and boiled linseed oil in equal parts. I never heard if it would be considered food safe. It doesn't appear to have anything in it to make it smell good.
Joseph Wise Thanks Joseph! I wonder if Odie's has different lines of finish? This stuff really smells like citrus solvents or essential oils. It's just like when somebody puts on one of those electric essential oil diffusers. The whole room smells and the wood smells for a couple days afterwards. It didn't feel like it had shellac in it either when working with it. And of course they have no ingredients listed lol I'm going to have to look further into it and check out captain eddie's video. Thanks! Kyler
Good to see you back Elm is different wood I like it and I don’t like it looks really good but for me it is difficult mine either wraps or cracks maybe I am doing something wrong Great video your’s turned out really nice 👍
Jerry Puckett This tree definitely warped considerably. Party because it was a heavy leaner, and it seemed to twist in a slight spiral all the way up the trunk almost like a willow. As for the cracking problem, have you tried placing the wet turned item in its own shavings in a box for a few months to slowly dry? (Watch for mould spores with this method) Or if drying while blanks have you tried painting the ends (endgrain) with some thick latex paint or even some wood glue? Cracking can usually be avoided if we can slow the drying process enough that the outside of the wood doesn't get too far ahead of the inner wood to avoid the stresses of dimensional change due to moisture content difference between the two areas. Let me know if this helps! Kyler
Great job Ky. I've had good luck with Odie's oil on a couple of projects but started using Shellawax. It a bit expensive (close to $50 at Lee Valley for 8 oz) so I just ordered some Howard's Feed-N-Wax to see how it works out.
larry Rudd Thank you kindly Larry! I was impressed with how little of the Odie's Oil was really needed. A little goes a long way it seems. I've seen that shellawax on Lee Valley before. It does seem expensive but I believe it said it could even be used on pens, which surprised me seeing how heavy of use a pen has to deal with. Must be good stuff. I've heard good things about Howard's as well. Would be nice to know the difference in formula between Howard's and Odie's. Kyler
I would like to know where you got your 5/8 bowl gouge you use in this video along with the handle of course. I have learned a lot watching your tool control and about grain direction. One other question is why you sand at around 600 rpm or lower. Thanks for producing such quality videos.
Pat Conrad Cross grain turnings will warp more because wood shrinks much more across the grain than along the grain. In fact, it barely will shrink with the length of the grain. About an 1/8" for an 8 foot long board. And actually wood shrinks more tangentially (off centre, or even around the tree to be more accurate) than it does radially (straight through the pith) when we are talking about across the grain. So end grain turnings will still warp but not nearly as much. But when we are talking about bowls, it's best to turn cross grain when possible because it makes for a much stronger bowl. An end grain bowl will be nothing but end grain so it's much more prone to breakage. Hope this helps, its hard to explain in text! Kyler
@@woodturnerky8556 Thank you, that helps explain it. My next question is I have access to green Alder more than other hard wood and when turning green it throughs water, do I turn it down to a certain point (left thick) then set it to dry for a couple of months then finish the turning, how do I prepare it for slow drying?
Pat Conrad There are basically 2 methods when green turning. First is the twice turned Bowl like you're thinking of. Turn it down until the thickness of the wall of the bowl is 10% of the diameter of the bowl. Aim for as even of wall thickness as possible throughout so that it can dry most evenly. I would paint the end grain with something because the end grain (where the fibers end) dries the quickest, and if it dries too quickly it can crack. I use latex paint but a better option is to use an end grain sealer like anchorseal or an equivalent. Wood glue works pretty good also. Then you will want to slow down the drying process by leaving it in a cardboard box or paper lawn waste bag full of shavings. Stack bowls with shavings between them to allow moisture to move out. It will take possibly a few months to dry. If it dries too fast, the outer surface dries quicker than the inside of the wood, and thus shrinks on the outside more than the inside and it cracks. The second method is single turned bowls which are turned down to final thickness and shape while green. They will be warped bowls which some people prefer. They are harder to sand due to the fact you can't run the lathe to sand because they are warped. But they are easier to dry. So it all depends on what you want to aim for. Hope this helps!
Very nice. I have plenty of red cedar. And would like to make my wife one like this. And was wondering if with food safe polished that you used would it be good enough for that type of wood. I am very new to all this. Thank you for any advice
Charles Odom Hello Charles! I don't have a whole lot of experience with red cedar but I do know cedar can be slightly soft. The polish I used in this video should work well as it's an oil based finish that cures hard. So I would use something like Odie's Oil or some other polymerizing oil (oil that cures to a hard finish) to help seal and stabilize the wood. A food grade (oil or water based) poly should work well also. (In general finishes when cured are non-toxic) Lacquer and shellac would also work fine. I would avoid the softer non-curing finishes like mineral oil and beeswax as they don't cure hard and won't help stabilize and seal the wood very effectively. I look at it like the softer the wood, the harder the finish required to provide adequate protection. But again this is my opinion/preference! Experiment a bit and you might find a different preference. Any further questions don't hesitate to ask!
Curtis Brock Ky is short for my name, Kyler lol I should have thought that through better but hindsight is 20/20 as they say. I live up in Manitoba, Canada. Very cold compared to Kentucky this time of year!
Really enjoyed the video. You’ve inspired me to have a go at making one of these! Would like to see your review of the electric chainsaw. Looked a pretty nifty piece of equipment to have. BTW, how does the wood feel after it’s been washed a few times? Any need to re oil it or coat it with something? Thanks. I’ve subscribed and look forward to your other videos. Realized you were Canadian the minute you said eh, LOL. Where are you? I’m in Mississauga, Ontario.
Jeanie Thanks Jeanie, much appreciated! I'm glad to hear you're going to give this project a go! I plan to make a video on the chainsaw very soon, thanks for your input. As for the the wood surface after use and washing, it did end up raising the grain slightly. In hindsight I probably should have wet the whole surface with water after initial sanding to raise the grain, and then sand with the final grit once more to level it out before applying finish. This would have helped prevent this, or at the very least delayed it. But it was my first time back in the shop in 3 months so I was a little excited lol In time most wooden kitchen/food serving items will need a light oiling from time to time as we tend to wash the finish away little by little after each use. This is why I don't believe in building up a film finish; rather I aim to "fill" the wood with finish. Keeping things oiled will keep them looking good and help preserve them in the long run. I tell my customers that when they see that their salad bowl etc. is looking a little dry, just rub some oil (food oil's or mineral oil) over the piece and wipe all excess off. Hope this helps! Btw I live in the small town of Dauphin, MB. You guessed right on being Canadian lol Kyler
FlyingMerf Sounds good, thanks for the feedback! I will have a review video out next week for sure, but if you need the information sooner feel free to ask me and specific questions beforehand. My overall impression of the makita is very good. And my advice would be to stick with major brands like makita and Stihl electric chainsaws as they are very dependable brands. Kyler
Woodturner Ky Thanks for the advice. I’m almost convinced that the Makita is the best choice for me (the model with the motor in line behind the chain as opposed to the side). I have a concern that came from reading amazon reviews, and it is that the pin that pulls the chain for tensioning is not metal and a weak point. Is that true, and if so, is it really a problem? Some people also said the chain oil leaked a lot.
FlyingMerf I agree that the model which the motor is inline with the handle (pretty much the same as a worm drive or hypoid drive in circular saws) is the best because it seems like the gearing makes for better torque than just straight off the motor. It also keeps the motor tucked out of the way. It is true that the chain tensioning system is not the strongest and is indeed mostly plastic including the pin. Stihl likely has a better system, although I haven't seen it. That being said it is very user friendly as you don't need a tool to tension it. I would also like to see if the opening on the Stihl is bigger to allow better release of the chips, especially the long strips that come from ripping with the grain. And it's also unfortunately true that the bar oil tends to leak. I leave mine on cardboard for this reason. It doesn't empty a tank in a few months, but it will leave small puddles over time. I really trust makitas electric motors, but these other down sides may make the Stihl favourable. I don't think Stihl had a corded electric chainsaw when I bought my makita. I could be mistaken about that though. I think the battle is between the Stihl and the makita overall.
chickenguru Thank you kindly! 14x4 would be a very nice size. I didn't have any material that large so mine came out to 9 3/4" x 2". Still holds plenty of chips and dip though! Kyler
Edward Chapman Hello Edward! The finish does in fact harden. The wood on day 3 is completely dry to the touch and has almost no residual smell of the very fragrant citrus solvent (or whatever they used). Also a little drip off the edge of the jar hardened up into a solid drip too. Must be a good polymerizing Oil used in the product. Hope this helps! Kyler
April Phister Thank you very much! The over all outside dimension is 9 3/4" (25 cm), and the inner bowl has an outside diameter of about 4"(10 cm). Kyler
Mart Hello Mart. I have a Oneway 1640 (16" swing, 40" between centres). It's the 2 hp model with a VFD variable speed. Check out Oneway's website. Made to order from Canada. Hope this helps! Kyler
Greg Sanders I checked their website and there are several locations in Ontario. I'm not sure which is closest to you so maybe check their website and see if one is close enough for convenience. Hope this helps! Kyler
D Kropelnicki Hey sounds good buddy! I still have to attempt that ball and cup toy you suggested a while back too. Thanks for the suggestions, much appreciated!
David Hello David! It was a 5/8 inch Oneway double ended bowl gouge, which I have shaped to a swept back grind (also known as the Ellsworth grind, Irish grind, or O'Neil grind). Hope this helps!
Hey, Ky -- good to see you at the lathe again. Nice project, too. There's now help available so you can learn to love the scraper :-) from Stuart Batty: ruclips.net/video/N7BjRcSDurM/видео.html Long video, but in it he describes the mechanical advantages of "real" negative rake scrapers (he doesn't *say* so, but it's wrt resolving force vectors...). I'm a convert, and have totally abandoned shear scraping with a gouge in favor of 40/40 negative rake scrapers for finishing cuts. Clyde
Moonpie Creations Lol thanks Ken! I don't know how this video became so long. It's like after I came back from my break I can't speak the the camera again and lost a bit of my editing skills lol might take a couple vids to get back in the grove! A 14" platter should be a party sized one! Kyler
@@woodturnerky8556 lol, no worries. The sad part is I watched the whole thing. I usually just jump through a video that long. Say's to me you are doing a good job. Ken
That chip and dip platter really turned out beautiful
First time here. I like the fact that you make clear the techniques you use and explain them well. I’ve been turning for years and never thought about mounting in relation to the direction of the grain. Thank you. Nice work by the way.
Thanks for the tip at 9:20 about chucking the piece in line with the grain of the wood.
Kyle, NICE TURN! I like how you eased back into turning. That is the lesson here. SAFE TURNING, JOHN
John Wallace Thank you kindly John! Yes indeed it's good to turn within ones comfort zone. After 3 months away there was no need to try anything too technical Just get in the shop and get something finished and off the lathe in one piece, avoiding mishaps lol
Kyle, the DR kept me from my shop for over 1yr for a NEARLY cut-off thumb. I know how you felt. Thanks for the emphasis on safety. SAFE TURNING, JOHN
John Wallace Oh boy that's a scary thought! (The thumb injury as well the down time) Thanks for sharing your story, makes a guy keep safety in mind.
Just started watching your channel, I appreciate your commentary on what you are doing and why. As a new turner, I find this to be really helpful. Thanks.
Good to see you back Ky. Lovely bowl too, love the contrast within the wood. Thanks for sharing.
Pamela Thomas Thank you very much Pamela, I appreciate that! And I'm very happy to be back and turning again!
Nice to see you back. Very nice job 👍🏼🍻
Tomas Arguinzoni Thank you kindly Thomas, much appreciated! Glad to be back!
Very well done. Your tutorial ability is awesome . Never a “dull” moment. Thank you for sharing your skills.
Dan Graf Thanks for the kind words and feedback Dan, I appreciate that!
Kyler
Woohoo he is back... beautiful piece ky nice contrast between sap and hardwood. Welcome back looking forward to more of you're work
guiniss Thank you kindly! I'm glad to be back and appreciate the warm welcome! I was really happy with the figure in this piece of wood. Glad I have a few slabs left!
@@woodturnerky8556 I'm a woodturner too got on the wrong account probably give me a follow on Insta @rbwoodturning
Wow...when you spin it towards the end it messes with your eyes. Beautiful work man and you taught me something (keeping the mass of the bowl in tact till the end). Great to have you back!
Make Things Thanks for the warm welcome back Rob! I'm glad you found something useful from the video. I constantly have problems with vibrations through the floor affecting the filming, wish I had a concrete floor!
Kyler
We missed you. Hope your home is ready for winter.
Mark DeNinno Thanks Mark much appreciate! I got the outside all done in time for winter; still have some work inside. But I can pace out the inside work throughout winter so life is good lol
Kyler
Nice to see you back. Nice piece👍👍👍
Mark Stevens Thank you kindly Mark, much appreciated!
Great video. First time viewer. Thanks Conrad.
Conrad Delia Thanks for the kind words and for watching Conrad, much appreciated!
Beautiful, Ky!
RickTurns Thank you kindly Rick! I just subscribed to your channel, nice nice work!
Kyler
Thank you for this video. It’s a beautiful piece...
Patrick McNeese Thanks Patrick, much appreciated!
Can you send ma a email at pdmcneese@gmail.com? I want to show you my very first bowl. Thank you so much.
Great to see you back, Kyler! You HAVE been busy! Dang! But you came back with a flourish. Great chip and dip bowl! Beautiful piece, really!
Billy
Billy Burt Thank you kindly Billy, much appreciated! I was busier than I might have ever been but it was worth it and I'm on top of things now! I was happy with how the platter turned out using the American Elm, but more importantly......my fiancé was happy with it Lol
Thanks again Billy!
Kyler
Beautiful bowl Ky! The Odie’s Oil really brought out the grain. Great to see you back and looking forward to the next vid.
Cigar Smoka Thank you kindly sir! I was really happy with the new finish and I agree it definitely did this Elm justice. I'm glad to be back and appreciate the warm welcome!
Kyler
What a great presentation and a lovely piece. As a newbie to turning I really appreciate some of the tips you've expressed with amazing skills to boot. Looking forward to your next video,thank you for sharing, regards, Tony (UK)
tony toomey Thanks for the kind words Tony, I appreciate that! I'm glad you find some of the info helpful. My main goal is to share the little bits I've learned with others. Happy turning!
Kyler
That's a gorgeous piece of wood! Great job on the turning. That's definitely going to start conversations.
Cross Cut Creations Thank you kindly! I was really happy to see the grain pop out when I put the finish on. One of those very satisfying moments lol glad I still have a few more of these slabs!
Kyler
You say "simple" I say magnificent! I've missed seeing someone with your tool control. My gosh, it just seems to come naturally to you. Also your knowledge of wood grain direction and cutting techniques. Well explained but at my advancing age, hard to remember!
Great to see you back, Kyler! And, congrats on 1,000 subscribers!
Phil
madronawoodworks Thank you Phil, much appreciated! This project does provide a good opportunity to study grain direction in cross grain orientation. Also provided a good opportunity to earn some brownie points with my fiancé as she has been waiting a month for it Lol
I appreciate the warm welcome back my friend. And when I seen I broke through 1000 subs I couldn't believe it....I didn't even know what I was looking at for a second lol
Thanks again my friend, and happy turning to you!
Kyler
Just found your channel, a real pleasure to watch you work mate. The bowl is stunning, I’m have a look see if I can get the oil over here in the UK, keep up the good work.
Andy C Thanks for the kind words Andy, much appreciated! I'm very happy with the Odie's Oil. Very simple and effective. A little drip on the side of the jar cured very hard so it is a polymerizing Oil as well.
Kyler
Gorgeous piece...love it!
Carol Riley Thanks Carol, much appreciated!
Very nice.
Welcome baaaaaack ! 👍🏽
Celine Faye Estanislao Lol Thank you kindly!
Woodturner Ky Welcome Kindly hahaha
Celine Faye Estanislao lol 😂
Great job Ky, congratulations on reaching 1k subs too! Glad to see you back.
hoppers2010 Thank you kindly, and I'm glad to be back! Honestly hitting 1000 subs blew my mind, I couldn't figure out what I was looking at when I first saw it lol
A new video popped up in my notifications. What a great surprise when I saw it was you. Well all I can say right now is Welcome Back Kyler. I hope you got all caught up on everything. Doesn't look like you have missed a beat on your turning skills.
The platter looks great and the finish seems great.It reminds me of the Howard Feed and Wax. I started using that a few weeks ago after seeing Phil use it. Not sure if it is food safe or listed as food safe.
Anyway great to see you here again and looking forward to seeing more of your work.
Gary
ThePapa1947 Thanks for the warm welcome Gary! I'm glad to be back. It was a mad rush to get the exterior work done before winter hit but I got it basically all done just in time. Still have plenty of work to do on the interior but I can pace that out over winter.
I remember Phil using Howard's feed and wax and I saw you use it in your last video as well. It really brought out the grain! I think it must be similar to the Odie's Oil. I was impressed with how it really was a one coat application. Not to mention how good it smelled. It just filled the room!
Nice to hear from you Gary. I will be catching up on your videos, nice work you've been doing!
Kyler
Great to see you back buddy. What a beautiful piece. That timber is fantastic !
Woodturning by Alan Scannell Thank you kindly Alan, much appreciated! It's about as technical of a project I figured I should attempt after my recent break in turning Lol
Kyler
@@woodturnerky8556 always best to ease back in 👍
A very nice piece. Good design, and I didn't know elm could look so beautiful. I'm a new subscriber and I like the information you include in your videos -- both about technique and your thoughts about design.
KarlBunker Thank you kindly Karl! This is definitely one of my favourite local woods. I'm glad you find some of the info helpful. Let me know if you ever have any questions!
Kyler
Nice to see you back. Nice turning. Cap'n Eddie Castelin had a video about Odies Oil some time back. It consisted of shellac, denatured alcohol, and boiled linseed oil in equal parts. I never heard if it would be considered food safe. It doesn't appear to have anything in it to make it smell good.
Joseph Wise Thanks Joseph! I wonder if Odie's has different lines of finish? This stuff really smells like citrus solvents or essential oils. It's just like when somebody puts on one of those electric essential oil diffusers. The whole room smells and the wood smells for a couple days afterwards. It didn't feel like it had shellac in it either when working with it. And of course they have no ingredients listed lol I'm going to have to look further into it and check out captain eddie's video. Thanks!
Kyler
Glad to see you back ! Awesome project. I was giggling at you for forgetting how to talk to yourself. LOL
Doug
The Pohl Barn Projects I left for 3 months and I'm back to being awkward with the camera again! Lol
The Pohl Barn Projects And thanks Doug!
Good to see you back Elm is different wood I like it and I don’t like it looks really good but for me it is difficult mine either wraps or cracks maybe I am doing something wrong
Great video your’s turned out really nice 👍
Jerry Puckett This tree definitely warped considerably. Party because it was a heavy leaner, and it seemed to twist in a slight spiral all the way up the trunk almost like a willow. As for the cracking problem, have you tried placing the wet turned item in its own shavings in a box for a few months to slowly dry? (Watch for mould spores with this method) Or if drying while blanks have you tried painting the ends (endgrain) with some thick latex paint or even some wood glue? Cracking can usually be avoided if we can slow the drying process enough that the outside of the wood doesn't get too far ahead of the inner wood to avoid the stresses of dimensional change due to moisture content difference between the two areas. Let me know if this helps!
Kyler
Great job Ky. I've had good luck with Odie's oil on a couple of projects but started using Shellawax. It a bit expensive (close to $50 at Lee Valley for 8 oz) so I just ordered some Howard's Feed-N-Wax to see how it works out.
larry Rudd Thank you kindly Larry! I was impressed with how little of the Odie's Oil was really needed. A little goes a long way it seems. I've seen that shellawax on Lee Valley before. It does seem expensive but I believe it said it could even be used on pens, which surprised me seeing how heavy of use a pen has to deal with. Must be good stuff. I've heard good things about Howard's as well. Would be nice to know the difference in formula between Howard's and Odie's.
Kyler
I would like to know where you got your 5/8 bowl gouge you use in this video along with the handle of course. I have learned a lot watching your tool control and about grain direction. One other question is why you sand at around 600 rpm or lower. Thanks for producing such quality videos.
I loved the chip/dip platter. I would like you to review the Makita electric chainsaw. Thanks
nighteagle317 Thanks for the kind words! I appreciated the feedback about the chainsaw review, I will make a video on that in the near future.
Kyler
very nice 👍
Rvan Civade Thank you very much Rvan!
Love your Channel, Where did you get your tool handle? the one in this video in particular, Please and thank you
Have you tested out Mahoney's walnut oil with the Mahoney's wax? Would love to see that.
Great vid, I'm new to turning and I was wondering, which way will warp more, a cross grain turning or an end grain turning?
Pat Conrad Cross grain turnings will warp more because wood shrinks much more across the grain than along the grain. In fact, it barely will shrink with the length of the grain. About an 1/8" for an 8 foot long board. And actually wood shrinks more tangentially (off centre, or even around the tree to be more accurate) than it does radially (straight through the pith) when we are talking about across the grain. So end grain turnings will still warp but not nearly as much. But when we are talking about bowls, it's best to turn cross grain when possible because it makes for a much stronger bowl. An end grain bowl will be nothing but end grain so it's much more prone to breakage. Hope this helps, its hard to explain in text!
Kyler
@@woodturnerky8556 Thank you, that helps explain it. My next question is I have access to green Alder more than other hard wood and when turning green it throughs water, do I turn it down to a certain point (left thick) then set it to dry for a couple of months then finish the turning, how do I prepare it for slow drying?
Pat Conrad There are basically 2 methods when green turning. First is the twice turned Bowl like you're thinking of. Turn it down until the thickness of the wall of the bowl is 10% of the diameter of the bowl. Aim for as even of wall thickness as possible throughout so that it can dry most evenly. I would paint the end grain with something because the end grain (where the fibers end) dries the quickest, and if it dries too quickly it can crack. I use latex paint but a better option is to use an end grain sealer like anchorseal or an equivalent. Wood glue works pretty good also. Then you will want to slow down the drying process by leaving it in a cardboard box or paper lawn waste bag full of shavings. Stack bowls with shavings between them to allow moisture to move out. It will take possibly a few months to dry. If it dries too fast, the outer surface dries quicker than the inside of the wood, and thus shrinks on the outside more than the inside and it cracks.
The second method is single turned bowls which are turned down to final thickness and shape while green. They will be warped bowls which some people prefer. They are harder to sand due to the fact you can't run the lathe to sand because they are warped. But they are easier to dry. So it all depends on what you want to aim for. Hope this helps!
Very nice. I have plenty of red cedar. And would like to make my wife one like this. And was wondering if with food safe polished that you used would it be good enough for that type of wood. I am very new to all this. Thank you for any advice
Charles Odom Hello Charles! I don't have a whole lot of experience with red cedar but I do know cedar can be slightly soft. The polish I used in this video should work well as it's an oil based finish that cures hard. So I would use something like Odie's Oil or some other polymerizing oil (oil that cures to a hard finish) to help seal and stabilize the wood. A food grade (oil or water based) poly should work well also. (In general finishes when cured are non-toxic) Lacquer and shellac would also work fine. I would avoid the softer non-curing finishes like mineral oil and beeswax as they don't cure hard and won't help stabilize and seal the wood very effectively. I look at it like the softer the wood, the harder the finish required to provide adequate protection. But again this is my opinion/preference! Experiment a bit and you might find a different preference. Any further questions don't hesitate to ask!
Thank u for ur reply and it was very helpful. And i would also like to see some feed back on ur chainsaw as well.
Charles Odom Good to hear Charles! And I will definitely do a chainsaw review in the near future!
Great video...do you live in KY or is it part of your name?
Curtis Brock Ky is short for my name, Kyler lol I should have thought that through better but hindsight is 20/20 as they say. I live up in Manitoba, Canada. Very cold compared to Kentucky this time of year!
Really enjoyed the video. You’ve inspired me to have a go at making one of these! Would like to see your review of the electric chainsaw. Looked a pretty nifty piece of equipment to have. BTW, how does the wood feel after it’s been washed a few times? Any need to re oil it or coat it with something? Thanks. I’ve subscribed and look forward to your other videos.
Realized you were Canadian the minute you said eh, LOL. Where are you? I’m in Mississauga, Ontario.
Jeanie Thanks Jeanie, much appreciated! I'm glad to hear you're going to give this project a go! I plan to make a video on the chainsaw very soon, thanks for your input.
As for the the wood surface after use and washing, it did end up raising the grain slightly. In hindsight I probably should have wet the whole surface with water after initial sanding to raise the grain, and then sand with the final grit once more to level it out before applying finish. This would have helped prevent this, or at the very least delayed it. But it was my first time back in the shop in 3 months so I was a little excited lol
In time most wooden kitchen/food serving items will need a light oiling from time to time as we tend to wash the finish away little by little after each use. This is why I don't believe in building up a film finish; rather I aim to "fill" the wood with finish. Keeping things oiled will keep them looking good and help preserve them in the long run. I tell my customers that when they see that their salad bowl etc. is looking a little dry, just rub some oil (food oil's or mineral oil) over the piece and wipe all excess off.
Hope this helps!
Btw I live in the small town of Dauphin, MB. You guessed right on being Canadian lol
Kyler
How thick was the slab
I have been looking at electric chainsaws recently and I have my eye on the Makita. A review will be much appreciated!
FlyingMerf Sounds good, thanks for the feedback! I will have a review video out next week for sure, but if you need the information sooner feel free to ask me and specific questions beforehand. My overall impression of the makita is very good. And my advice would be to stick with major brands like makita and Stihl electric chainsaws as they are very dependable brands.
Kyler
Woodturner Ky Thanks for the advice. I’m almost convinced that the Makita is the best choice for me (the model with the motor in line behind the chain as opposed to the side). I have a concern that came from reading amazon reviews, and it is that the pin that pulls the chain for tensioning is not metal and a weak point. Is that true, and if so, is it really a problem? Some people also said the chain oil leaked a lot.
FlyingMerf I agree that the model which the motor is inline with the handle (pretty much the same as a worm drive or hypoid drive in circular saws) is the best because it seems like the gearing makes for better torque than just straight off the motor. It also keeps the motor tucked out of the way. It is true that the chain tensioning system is not the strongest and is indeed mostly plastic including the pin. Stihl likely has a better system, although I haven't seen it. That being said it is very user friendly as you don't need a tool to tension it. I would also like to see if the opening on the Stihl is bigger to allow better release of the chips, especially the long strips that come from ripping with the grain. And it's also unfortunately true that the bar oil tends to leak. I leave mine on cardboard for this reason. It doesn't empty a tank in a few months, but it will leave small puddles over time. I really trust makitas electric motors, but these other down sides may make the Stihl favourable. I don't think Stihl had a corded electric chainsaw when I bought my makita. I could be mistaken about that though. I think the battle is between the Stihl and the makita overall.
good jobe ky im new on your chanel but i love it
Bruno Thi Thank you Bruno, much appreciated! Thanks for watching!
Beautiful piece. I missed it or didn’t say but mind telling us the dimensions. I’m guessing 13 x 4 ?. Thanks
chickenguru Thank you kindly! 14x4 would be a very nice size. I didn't have any material that large so mine came out to 9 3/4" x 2". Still holds plenty of chips and dip though!
Kyler
Woodturner Ky even better as I have stock that size😀
chickenguru Perfect!
I would be interested to know if the finish hardened after time, or stay soft like you got it out of the container
Edward Chapman Hello Edward! The finish does in fact harden. The wood on day 3 is completely dry to the touch and has almost no residual smell of the very fragrant citrus solvent (or whatever they used). Also a little drip off the edge of the jar hardened up into a solid drip too. Must be a good polymerizing Oil used in the product. Hope this helps!
Kyler
That looks really good. I am wondering, what are the dimensions?
April Phister Thank you very much! The over all outside dimension is 9 3/4" (25 cm), and the inner bowl has an outside diameter of about 4"(10 cm).
Kyler
May i ask what make your lathe is and how many horsepower it is, Thank you
Mart Hello Mart. I have a Oneway 1640 (16" swing, 40" between centres). It's the 2 hp model with a VFD variable speed. Check out Oneway's website. Made to order from Canada. Hope this helps!
Kyler
Great Videos look forward to more. Would love to see the chainsaw comparison.
bindy30 Thank you kindly! And I appreciate the feedback about the chainsaw comparison video idea.
Kyler
Can I buy Odie’s Oil in the London Ontario area?
Greg Sanders I checked their website and there are several locations in Ontario. I'm not sure which is closest to you so maybe check their website and see if one is close enough for convenience. Hope this helps!
Kyler
Review the saws!
D Kropelnicki Hey sounds good buddy! I still have to attempt that ball and cup toy you suggested a while back too. Thanks for the suggestions, much appreciated!
Didn’t catch the name of that first tool
David Hello David! It was a 5/8 inch Oneway double ended bowl gouge, which I have shaped to a swept back grind (also known as the Ellsworth grind, Irish grind, or O'Neil grind). Hope this helps!
Hey, Ky -- good to see you at the lathe again. Nice project, too. There's now help available so you can learn to love the scraper :-) from Stuart Batty: ruclips.net/video/N7BjRcSDurM/видео.html Long video, but in it he describes the mechanical advantages of "real" negative rake scrapers (he doesn't *say* so, but it's wrt resolving force vectors...). I'm a convert, and have totally abandoned shear scraping with a gouge in favor of 40/40 negative rake scrapers for finishing cuts. Clyde
very well done....way to long but well done. lol. I have one of these drying that measures 14" and made from white oak.
Ken
Moonpie Creations Lol thanks Ken! I don't know how this video became so long. It's like after I came back from my break I can't speak the the camera again and lost a bit of my editing skills lol might take a couple vids to get back in the grove! A 14" platter should be a party sized one!
Kyler
@@woodturnerky8556 lol, no worries. The sad part is I watched the whole thing. I usually just jump through a video that long. Say's to me you are doing a good job.
Ken
STOP PUTTING YOUR HAND ON A MOVING PIECE OF WOOD
paul layden That is some very good advice. It's bad practice to say the least! Thanks for your concern.
Kyler