Just found your site. I enjoyed your video. I just purchased a seam ripper from woodcraft and I’ve been procrastinating. Now that I’ve seen your video I have no problem on getting started. thank you for sharing.
Thank you for the very detailed walk-through on how to make this particular seam ripper. I’m still a rookie woodturner/worker and I’d rather learn first rather than just “winging it!” -doc
Just recently got this exact kit, plus the employee at the store pointed me to the other bits I would need such as the bushings and drill bit. Great video.
Ok so I purchased 3 of these for Christmas gifts this year. Thanks for posting this. I was clueless on how to do these and now I am a little bit knowledgeable.
I just got this kit to make gifts for family, very helpful to see it start to finish. Great job. Your blank was off-center because the small end of the bushings were supposed to slide inside the brass tube, centering it on the mandrel. Also, it is dangerous to your fingers to sand "top down" instead of from the bottom up. A "catch" with the blank rotating towards you can break your finger(s) pretty quick. Sanding the same way you applied your finish is safer.
That’s so cool. I learned a lot. Im a very newbie. But very fun. I want to make pens and a couple of seam rippers today for Christmas tomorrow. Ha ha. We will see how that works out.
The bushing needs to fit in side the tube with the correct bore size to fit your mandrel. An other finish you may like to try is Linseed oil and ca glue. Apply linseed oil to the turned item and then put a small amount on a cloth or paper and apply a small amount of ca glue then apply to the item your finishing it works well and gives a durable finish. Good luck.
Really liked that you took a video through the whole process. Nice job Donny!! SJWOODworks is right the bushings need turned around. The bushings that I have used go inside of the tube when turning. I believe the bushing are Item #154330. When I order anything from Woodcraft I usually first click on the instructions tab and then click on the instructions download. That will give you the bushings that you need to turn the pens, seam ripper, or what ever you are turning. Looking forward to your next video!!
Great video Donny, I like the way you took it step by step. Turning is always a learning experience no matter how long you have been turning you can always learn something new. Maybe we should get together and you could help me make a video.
Its refreshing to see someone actually do a video that shows some of the common mistakes we all as turners run into, That's why I have a pencil kit and three pens put together right now on my workbench that will remain there because I screwed them up! I'm @mecleveland on instagram by the way, not my wife's name that shows up on the RUclips sign in. Great video Donny! I wish I had a dollar for all the silly little mistakes I've made and am sure I have plenty more in me yet!
I see that this video was made in 2016. I'm sure you've learned a great deal since. At least I hope so. I've made several seam rippers, all of Penn State design, and to me the process of turning, and assembling is much simpler than what I see in your video.
Looks good man. I've been meaning to make a seem ripper just haven't got around to it yet. I think you have the bushings backwards, I did that a couple times the first time i moved past 7MM
I think you just need to turn your bushings around, and the skinny end fits into your larger brass tube to keep it centered. I turn pens and such with all sorts of varying tube sizes on that same mandrel you have, and that's how all of the bushings work except for the smallest 7mm ones that fit exactly on the mandrel. Nice turning, by the way.
I thought the seam ripper was 7mm. The bushings you see were for a different kit. I was just using them as spacers. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Just found your site. I enjoyed your video. I just purchased a seam ripper from woodcraft and I’ve been procrastinating. Now that I’ve seen your video I have no problem on getting started. thank you for sharing.
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
17:05 I’m just learning turning on the lathe. I’m glad I saw this now after I’ve only made one ripper and didn’t get mad and sell everything! 😅
Lol! It’s very enjoyable. Good luck!
@@donnythedart thanks it’s been fun so far!
Thank you for the very detailed walk-through on how to make this particular seam ripper. I’m still a rookie woodturner/worker and I’d rather learn first rather than just “winging it!” -doc
Thanks for watching! Good luck with your turning!
Just recently got this exact kit, plus the employee at the store pointed me to the other bits I would need such as the bushings and drill bit. Great video.
Thanks for watching!
Ok so I purchased 3 of these for Christmas gifts this year. Thanks for posting this. I was clueless on how to do these and now I am a little bit knowledgeable.
Errit Wilson you’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
I just got this kit to make gifts for family, very helpful to see it start to finish. Great job. Your blank was off-center because the small end of the bushings were supposed to slide inside the brass tube, centering it on the mandrel. Also, it is dangerous to your fingers to sand "top down" instead of from the bottom up. A "catch" with the blank rotating towards you can break your finger(s) pretty quick. Sanding the same way you applied your finish is safer.
Thanks for watching and the feedback Peter!
That’s so cool. I learned a lot. Im a very newbie. But very fun.
I want to make pens and a couple of seam rippers today for Christmas tomorrow. Ha ha. We will see how that works out.
You can do it! Have fun and good luck!
Nicely done Donny. All worked out in the end. The birds in the background are a nice touch. Cheers Roger Barossa Valley South Australia 🇦🇺..
Thanks for watching Roger!
The bushing needs to fit in side the tube with the correct bore size to fit your mandrel. An other finish you may like to try is Linseed oil and ca glue. Apply linseed oil to the turned item and then put a small amount on a cloth or paper and apply a small amount of ca glue then apply to the item your finishing it works well and gives a durable finish. Good luck.
Thanks for the feedback and watching!
Really liked that you took a video through the whole process. Nice job Donny!!
SJWOODworks is right the bushings need turned around. The bushings that I have used go inside of the tube when turning. I believe the bushing are Item #154330. When I order anything from Woodcraft I usually first click on the instructions tab and then click on the instructions download. That will give you the bushings that you need to turn the pens, seam ripper, or what ever you are turning.
Looking forward to your next video!!
Good info to know! Thanks Larry!
Great video Donny, I like the way you took it step by step. Turning is always a learning experience no matter how long you have been turning you can always learn something new. Maybe we should get together and you could help me make a video.
Its refreshing to see someone actually do a video that shows some of the common mistakes we all as turners run into, That's why I have a pencil kit and three pens put together right now on my workbench that will remain there because I screwed them up! I'm @mecleveland on instagram by the way, not my wife's name that shows up on the RUclips sign in. Great video Donny! I wish I had a dollar for all the silly little mistakes I've made and am sure I have plenty more in me yet!
Thanks! I appreciate you watching!
I see that this video was made in 2016. I'm sure you've learned a great deal since. At least I hope so. I've made several seam rippers, all of Penn State design, and to me the process of turning, and assembling is much simpler than what I see in your video.
I’ve most definitely learned a lot since this video.
Looks good man. I've been meaning to make a seem ripper just haven't got around to it yet. I think you have the bushings backwards, I did that a couple times the first time i moved past 7MM
Thanks bro! Yea, I realized that after the fact! Live and learn! :)
Mistakes are how I learn haha.
Looks great buddy!!! I want to start turning soooooo badly!!!! Love seeing the process! 👊
It's very fun! Thanks for watching Ryan!
your bushings are on backward - the small end actually fits into the tube - everything else looks great!
I think you just need to turn your bushings around, and the skinny end fits into your larger brass tube to keep it centered. I turn pens and such with all sorts of varying tube sizes on that same mandrel you have, and that's how all of the bushings work except for the smallest 7mm ones that fit exactly on the mandrel. Nice turning, by the way.
Thanks for the suggestion! Those bushings are for the 308 pen kit. I just didn't realize I needed a different size.
I learn the bushing issue during research. I havnt even started yet. But this good for people. I am going to try ca finish from the get go.
Great video...I am looking to make some and hopefully mine come out as nice as yours did
you had your bushings on backwards, put the little end in the brass tube
I thought the seam ripper was 7mm. The bushings you see were for a different kit. I was just using them as spacers. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Hi where can I find seam ripper? I would like make seam ripper with clay
Seam ripper kits can be purchased from many turning supply sources online. Just search seam ripper kit. Thanks for watching!
Very nice!👍🏻
Thank you!
Looks real nice but look up PSI and get there catalogue
Thanks Richard!
I think you have used the wrong bushings?
Why are the bushings in backwards?
Joe Spina they're not! I was using an extra set as spacers. Thanks for watching!
Thanks Donny!
nice explanation of steps. came out great.
Thanks for watching Mike!
Sweet!