Thank you so much! I share almost every new project I try, as I still consider myself a new turner. This way, other newbies can see what I do, and can see different ways, or maybe what Not to do, and learn from my mistakes or successes! Thanks for watching ~Heather 🇨🇦
I’ve only been turning wood for three months, albeit I was a tool and die maker and a tooling design engineer for 51 years, and a wood carver for 15. I’ve been wanting to turn off center trees and your demonstration video has pointed me in the right direction. I don’t do RUclips videos as I don’t have the patience. Just one suggestion on your dremel bit. Go look at “Kutzall” bits/burrs. Unbelievable stock removal! You rock young lady! Keep up the good work and just smile at the “you shouda, I woulda-ers”!
Thanks so much Dave! I glad that I could help you out! I'm not the best a youtube videos, but they'll do...I guess! As for the bits and burrs, I'm actually in a class this weekend, teaching embellishments on woodturning and carving! Mostly using kutzall burrs! You know I'll be making a purchase, right?! Lol
Thank you! Yes, these would definitely crack if they were green wood, they're oak. But that would just add to the look of the tree! Thanks for watching Heather 🇨🇦
Thanks Scott! I still need to figure out how some people get them to bend over more though. Is it because they use more than 1 point on the headstock end?
What a brilliant idea, relatively simple but highly effective ... I can understand how using the sequence 1,2,3,4,5 gave the overall curve, I'm wondering what it'd be like if you tried 1,5,2,4,3 (or any other sequence) ... might try it one of these days 👍
I think you did a very good job turning this tree even if is your second attempt. Could you tell me what the length and diameter was. Would like to try one for myself. Thanks
Hi Dave! I believe it was about 4.5 x9" . I don't really remember exactly, and as long as it's proportionate, it will work. Thanks for watching Heather 🇨🇦
what is the tool you are using to cut the 3rd set of branches, the first wobbling cut. It is a flat tool, can you please send me a photo. very nice video thanks
Hi Brian! I just used a parting tool to define the edge of the branch. But even a skew could be used for shaping the tree. My parting tool is a diamond parting tool . Hope this helps, Heather 🇨🇦
Well, I have a Thanksgiving show in less than one month, so I thought I'd get a head start! 😆 Us Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving on the second weekend in October
This is a lengthy comment meant to give you constructive suggestions. ( I taught for over 40 years, so I believe I know something about teaching.): I.Do NOT assume anything about your students other than that they know how to use the equipment. II. Do NOT use your second, third, or fourth attempt at a project as the object for instruction. Your students should get the idea from the confidence in your voice, the movement of your hands and tools, as well as your overall demeanor that you’ve done this task enumerable times. III. All your tools must be razor sharp. ( If you have to pause the video to sharpen a tool, let your students know; it will remind them to do the same.) IV. NEVER place a pencil mark on a piece without explaining beforehand exactly why and exactly where the mark should be made. During filming, if you’ve mis marked the piece, announce that and state why you’ve changed the placing of the mark. Making mistakes and correcting them is an important factor in learning and teaching. v. As you work, constantly explain what, why, and how you are trying to achieve the task. Again, if you mess up, explain how and why the error was made and how to correct it. VI. NEVER use words or phrases, such as: “about “, “roughly”, “kind of”,”approximately “, and any other vague or imprecise wording. THERE IS MUCH MORE, but to be honest, at 77, I’m getting a bit tired of texting. I wish you well with your channel. If other viewers object to my suggestions, they are entitled to their opinions if they know better.
Thank you! I appreciate the constructive criticism, and will try to remember some of it as I'm creating further videos. My channel, so far, was not created as a learning channel, as I've only been turning for 3 years. It was created to show my friends and family my new craft, and how I make pieces. It has grown beyond that now, but I don't consider myself a teacher, by any means, and I don't know if I ever will. My channel is for entertainment purposes only, and I know that there are better learning channels out there for learning woodturning, and I try to send anyone looking for answers in their direction. I really do appreciate your direction though, and I'll keep it in mind!
Thank you for reacting to my suggestions as they were intended. I meant to help. In fact, now that I know you have been turning for only three, I’m impressed with your level of skill. Please, keep on putting out your videos. You’ve gained one more fan.
Great job, Heather!
Thank you so much for watching!
Very nice, Heather! Waukeen would be proud.
Thanks Billy!
Outstanding project, I've learned a lot from this video. Thanks for taking the time to share.
Thank you so much!
I share almost every new project I try, as I still consider myself a new turner. This way, other newbies can see what I do, and can see different ways, or maybe what Not to do, and learn from my mistakes or successes!
Thanks for watching ~Heather 🇨🇦
Neither my trees nor my offset spindles come out as nicely as yours do Heather ! Thanks for sharing. Take care. -Mike
Aww! Thank you Mike!
@@spiritwynd 👍😎
Wow really good 👏👏👏👏
Thanks 😊
Very cool project Heather!
Thanks Gary 😊
Nicely done, Heather
Thanks Ward
Thank You for a great video.
You're welcome! And thank you!
Super nice video, I will Godmorgen to my shed tomorrow and try what you just showed me here. Thank you ❤
Thank you so much for watching! I'd love to see your finished piece!
Congratulations on what you do !!!
Thanks Gabi 😊
❤ super sweet, great job Heather❤
Thanks Bonnie!
Well done Heather
I’ve only been turning wood for three months, albeit I was a tool and die maker and a tooling design engineer for 51 years, and a wood carver for 15. I’ve been wanting to turn off center trees and your demonstration video has pointed me in the right direction. I don’t do RUclips videos as I don’t have the patience. Just one suggestion on your dremel bit. Go look at “Kutzall” bits/burrs. Unbelievable stock removal! You rock young lady! Keep up the good work and just smile at the “you shouda, I woulda-ers”!
Thanks so much Dave! I glad that I could help you out! I'm not the best a youtube videos, but they'll do...I guess!
As for the bits and burrs, I'm actually in a class this weekend, teaching embellishments on woodturning and carving! Mostly using kutzall burrs!
You know I'll be making a purchase, right?! Lol
Very nice!
Thanks Doug!
Very nice, especially for only being your second attempt.
Thank you so much!❤️
Looks especially good with the spalted wood!
Thanks John! I think so too!
Great job 👍 😊
Thanks William 😊
Nice job. If you use green wood you can potentially get even more movement as the wood dries, although it could crack too.
Thank you! Yes, these would definitely crack if they were green wood, they're oak. But that would just add to the look of the tree!
Thanks for watching
Heather 🇨🇦
You do really nice turnings 👍
Thanks 😊
😮 Very nice project Heather. I always enjoy making these trees to sell in my craft fair booth.
Thanks Scott! I still need to figure out how some people get them to bend over more though. Is it because they use more than 1 point on the headstock end?
What a brilliant idea, relatively simple but highly effective ... I can understand how using the sequence 1,2,3,4,5 gave the overall curve, I'm wondering what it'd be like if you tried 1,5,2,4,3 (or any other sequence) ... might try it one of these days 👍
Deffinatly a job for a 3/8 spindell gouge I think
Absolutely!
I think you did a very good job turning this tree even if is your second attempt. Could you tell me what the length and diameter was. Would like to try one for myself. Thanks
Hi Dave! I believe it was about 4.5 x9" . I don't really remember exactly, and as long as it's proportionate, it will work.
Thanks for watching
Heather 🇨🇦
what is the tool you are using to cut the 3rd set of branches, the first wobbling cut. It is a flat tool, can you please send me a photo. very nice video thanks
Hi Brian! I just used a parting tool to define the edge of the branch. But even a skew could be used for shaping the tree.
My parting tool is a diamond parting tool .
Hope this helps,
Heather 🇨🇦
Is the wood fresh cut or dry, if dry please explain the process. Thank you.
This wood was dry. It was cut a year ago, in 3-4' lengths, and left outside. No sealer on the ends. I just let nature take its course
Thanks 😊
Christmas in September. Is this the Walmart channel? Lol
Well, I have a Thanksgiving show in less than one month, so I thought I'd get a head start! 😆
Us Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving on the second weekend in October
@@spiritwynd , I did not know this. Thanks
This is a lengthy comment meant to give you constructive suggestions. ( I taught for over 40 years, so I believe I know something about teaching.):
I.Do NOT assume anything about your students other than that they know how to use the equipment.
II. Do NOT use your second, third, or fourth attempt at a project as the object for instruction. Your students should get the idea from the confidence in your voice, the movement of your hands and tools, as well as your overall demeanor that you’ve done this task enumerable times.
III. All your tools must be razor sharp. ( If you have to pause the video to sharpen a tool, let your students know; it will remind them to do the same.)
IV. NEVER place a pencil mark on a piece without explaining beforehand exactly why and exactly where the mark should be made. During filming, if you’ve mis marked the piece, announce that and state why you’ve changed the placing of the mark. Making mistakes and correcting them is an important factor in learning and teaching.
v. As you work, constantly explain what, why, and how you are trying to achieve the task.
Again, if you mess up, explain how and why the error was made and how to correct it.
VI. NEVER use words or phrases, such as: “about “, “roughly”, “kind of”,”approximately “, and any other vague or imprecise wording.
THERE IS MUCH MORE, but to be honest, at 77, I’m getting a bit tired of texting. I wish you well with your channel. If other viewers object to my suggestions, they are entitled to their opinions if they know better.
Thank you! I appreciate the constructive criticism, and will try to remember some of it as I'm creating further videos.
My channel, so far, was not created as a learning channel, as I've only been turning for 3 years. It was created to show my friends and family my new craft, and how I make pieces.
It has grown beyond that now, but I don't consider myself a teacher, by any means, and I don't know if I ever will.
My channel is for entertainment purposes only, and I know that there are better learning channels out there for learning woodturning, and I try to send anyone looking for answers in their direction.
I really do appreciate your direction though, and I'll keep it in mind!
Thank you for reacting to my suggestions as they were intended. I meant to help. In fact, now that I know you have been turning for only three, I’m impressed with your level of skill. Please, keep on putting out your videos. You’ve gained one more fan.
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