I like tool reviews. You did a beautiful job on the bowl and especially the full thickness marbled Milliput Inlay. You are a true craftsman and I look forward to your videos. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you very much, I'm glad you like the tool reviews, I will hopefully do some more in the future. I was very pleased with the way the bowl came out and I will certainly be doing more like this. All the best, Jim
Thank you so much, Jim for a most interesting video. The two new tools are "must haves" for me. I especially like the longer pegs and general ease of use on the Longworth -style chuck. It's great to see a young person now uploading woodturning videos. The club to which I belong has about fifty members and I regret to say there is hardly any young blood coming along. Best wishes, Alan.
Thank you Alan. I was very pleased with the tools. The Longworth style chuck was much easier to use than I was expecting and gave a lot of control over pressure applied to the bowl. It is a shame that younger people are not acquiring making skills, I blame too much health and safety in schools! I think that once someone feels the sense of satisfaction they get from making something, they will be hooked. All the best Jim
One of your best videos in my opinion Jim. The Longworth chuck looks awesome and that chisel is one hell of a piece of metal! The bowl is great as always and the finish looks superb :)
Thank you very much Ian, I really liked the pattern I achieved with the Milliput, they come out different every time. I think I will get a couple more of the heavy duty scrapers, they are a joy to use and the Longworth chuck was fantastic. This video took me forever to edit, I had so many clips from different cameras, not helped by the computer breaking down ! Cheers Jim
Loved the video and tool review, you started me on the milliput rd when I started watching your videos I used it on my very first bowl and always keep a stock of it in my shed. Thanks for the video
Hi Jim. Loving the great stuff you are doing here. Just started turning myself and had a go with using Milliput straight through the bowl wall, but without the Epoxy being added in advance. Had expected it to fail with the top half flying off, but it actually worked. Can't wait to show my mentors later this week. Thanks again for the inspiration, and see you at Maker's Central 2019. G
Hi Jim. Just incredible that you managed to achieve a complete solid band of Milliput. A great looking bowl and a cracking scraper as well. Cheers. Andrew
awesome video Jim mate, love this bowl. you got me going again i want to bring the milliput out!! haah . Charlie is well chuffed with his shout out. thanks so muich. he says thank you . cheers buddy
Thank you very much Brendan. I don't know why I haven't done the full thickness inlay before, I think I was probably a bit worried about strength but it is probably no weaker than a segmented bowl. All the best, Jim
Thanks for video. To reduce vibration you could leave the bowl rough turned when adding the Milliput. Then you will be able to true up after a couple of days. I have a similar chuck and want a big scraper too... when using the chuck, it’s suggested that tailstock is retained for as long as possible, to keep revs to less than 600rpm and to release the tension in the buttons before storing. Should be useful for a long time and new buttons are not expensive - don’t need other h/w. Milliput and a plain wood complicate each other.
Thank you very much Simon. Yes I try to maintain tailstock support as much as possible these days. The big scrapers are awesome bits of kit and well worth getting. The only problem with rough turning and adding the Milliput is that yo will use a lot more of it. Cheers Jim
Thank you very much Simon. Yes I try to maintain tailstock support as much as possible these days. The big scrapers are awesome bits of kit and well worth getting. The only problem with rough turning and adding the Milliput is that yo will use a lot more of it. Cheers Jim
that came out lovely, good sir, splendid job you did there. also the inlay going all the way through is an awesome idea, I haven't seen anybody do this yet. you're actually the first one I've seen using milliput in woodworking projects, so you're kind of a pioneer in this sort of stuff I guess :) great video, keep it up and take care
Thank you very much. Yes I believe I was the first one to do this style of Milliput inlay and this was the first time I had done a full thickness inlay. I was a bit nervous of this inlay but it worked very well and is probably no weaker than some segmented pieces. Cheers Jim
Nice video and I love the scraper I have a whole serie of the heavy duty scrapers can only reccomend. Many thanks for sharing. Take care and happy shavings Dr. D.
I have got to stop watching your videos late at night, as they make me want to go into the garage to have a go . Don't think my neighbours would be pleased with me . This bowl looks fab I will be straight to the shop for miliput tomorrow .
Hi Jim. Great review on the tools thank you for that good to see them in action on a real project. Love the new Milliput bowl. its great to see how strong it really is opens up allsorts of possibilities. Thank you as always for sharing your video. Kind Regards Col
Thank you Col. I'm very pleased you like the tool reviews, they are the first "proper" reviews that I have done. I personally prefer tool reviews that show them in action, so i was keen to show them in that manner. I was very nervous about this project but it held together beautifully. Using the slow set epoxy resin as a bonding agent probably helped but it is probably just as strong as a segmented piece. All the best Jim
Great video, Jim! Really appreciated the look at the Longworth Chuck. Have thought about making one; may try it one of these days; thanks for the inspiration! Take care, .....Gord
Great job sir that is one nice bowl you've turned there. I build custom guitars and have just started my ventures in turning, this video was definitely inspiring. Thanks
Thank you very much Eddie. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. I have always been hopeless at playing musical instruments but I greatly admire those who build them. It is a great art ! I have spent many hours watching guitar building videos on RUclips. All the best, Jim
Thank you Fifi , I was very pleased with the bowl. I think you will enjoy using the Milliput, make sure you mix it thoroughly and give it plenty of time to set. The scraper was lovely to use. All the best, Jim
Thank you very much Daniel my friend. I was very pleased with the bowl. It is amazing the difference the extra thickness of metal makes to the scraper. Cheers, Jim
I had wondered whether a through Milliput band was feasible -- and you've given a definitive answer in a very good looking bowl. It's always nice to have someone else answer life's nagging little questions :-) I've used and liked extra heavy duty M2 scrapers from Hamlet, but I prefer the more uniform, longer lasting burr I get from my D-Way M42 tools. So, I add a bottom plate soldered on with low temperature silver solder. Best of both worlds now. It's a little scary sometimes what the extra time available in retirement can lead to :-D Clyde
Thank you Clyde, glad you liked the bowl. I love the heavy duty scrapers and will hopefully get some more. I wish I had a bit more time to experiment! All the best Jim
Beautiful bowl Nice tool review Jim. I have to try some of that Milliput someday. I have made a Longworth style chuck but have not used it as much as I should but than again most or should I say many of my pieces don't have flat tops LOL.Great video my friend. take careAlbert
Thank you Al. Give Milliput a try, it is very versatile. Yes Longworth chucks are no use at all for natural edge bowls. Most of my videos show regular shaped bowls but some of my favourite bowls are the natural edge ones. Take care my friend, Jim
What can I say Eddie, you can't please everyone ! I have never really understood thumbs down, people don't have to watch. Thanks again Eddie for your very kind words. Cheers, Jim
Thank you very much. I enjoyed using the new tools. It would be great if we could encourage more young people like Charlie into making things. All the best, Jim
Beautiful. So far I have only used Milliput as a void filler. Terracotta on cherry, and it's blends very well. However, I would like to try some of the other techniques you have demonstrated. I normally finish my work with 320 grit and then the 3 part Beal system. Do you think this will give a good finish with Milliput. Thanks. Montana Wood Art.
Thank you very much. I have not used the Beal system but if it works on wood the chances are it will work on Milliput, just be careful to nor let it build up too much heat. You could always make a small test block first and try that. Cheers Jim
Thank you Leon, yes I love the Robert Sorby heavy duty scrapers and I know this latest one will get a lot of use. I would like to get another one of the heavy duty bowl scrapers so that I have one with and one without a negative rake. Cheers, Jim
Many thanks for watching Brian. I have not tried the CBN wheels, as with all the sharpening systems some love them and some hate them. I personally like the Robert Sorby ProEdge but I know several pro turners who don’t like it.
Hi Chris, many thanks for watching my video. I really liked the Longworth chuck, it is fairly quick to use and secure but I have to admit that since I was given an Easy Chuck with the Big Easy jaws I have not used it. The longworth Chuck has a big capacity and is quick to use but I still find it quicker to use the Big Easy Jaws. There is obviously a big cost difference between the 2 systems and the Longworth should attach to your existing chuck. If I did not have the Easy Chuck, I would happily still be using my Longworth, I may still use it on occasion if I need longer pegs for a more secure fixing. Cheers Jim
Jim Overton - Jimson's Stuff Thanks for that Jim - I’ve just purchased an SK114 chuck. The Big Easy Jaws appear similar to the Axminster SK100 Button Jaws - 400mm. Something else to think about. I would imagine the button type jaws - whatever make - will mount irregular shaped bowls - Stay Safe
Thanks very informative, really anxious to try the putty! My longworth is no longer flat, has a serious wobble. I was informed by the supplier they must be stored flat and not hung from a on the wall. Have you found this to be true?
Great looking bowl and a very clear video. Quick question: did you use sanding sealer to stop the colour from the milliput running into the grain? I seem to recall that you do on some of your other videos.... I've been doing some experiments with liquid epoxy inlays and have been having some trouble with the colour seeping into the sides of the recess.
Thank you. I only used sanding sealer as a finish on this bowl. I used a slow set epoxy resin in the recess to increase bond strength. I have done some work with coloured liquid epoxy and it can bleed into the grain on certain woods, sanding sealer certainly helps prevent this. It helps if you get a very sharp clean edge to the recess. Cheers, Jim
Fantastic idea on the full inlay. Good to see you make another vid like this. Just wondering, do you use the rotating ability of the headstock on your lathe often? I think I would like that and would buy that lathe if I could get it here. We all need to pass on "Charlie the Maker" videos to our grand kids. Cheers, Lee
Thank you very much Lee. I was a bit nervous about the full thickness inlay but it was fine and is probably no weaker than a segmented bowl ! They rotating headstock is great for bowl hollowing and I do use it but it is not so good for getting decent camera angles for the video work. Perhaps when i get round to making a decent camera gantry I will show it in action a bit more. The AT1628VS certainly is a great lathe although the price of it has gone up a lot since I purchased mine ! Hopefully Charlie can inspire a few more youngsters. Cheers Jim
just and observation mate but you have the french curve scraper which you turned into a negative rake scraper, that I assume would be better used for the outside of a bowl to drag along from foot to rim as apposed to trying to keep the square nosed scraper at 90 degrees on a curve ;) also i have found using my home made cole jaws which im now going to replace lol, if you hold your bowl with the tailstock onto the longworth chuck prior to closing the grippers it will make it absolutely centered and zero chance of the bowl dropping off when mounting the chuck to the lathe 🖒
Hi Mark, yes you can achieve the same result with a curved scraper but a curved scraper is slightly more likely to create low spots and a flat nose is very good at ironing out ridges, creating a very smooth curve. A curved scraper will follow an existing contour but a flat nose scraper will emphasise areas where the curve is less than perfect. I did bring the tailstock up to keep the bowl centred before I did the final tightening of the bushes. Cheers, Jim
cheers mate I didnt think about the curve scraper problem, the tailstock bit I did see that :) , I was just meaning to stick the Longworth chuck on the spindle first then use the tailstock to hold the bowl upto it before rotating the back plate, minimises the risk of lifting up the chuck to mount it on the lathe with the bowl a bit loose 🖒 , I do that with the cole jaws but you have the advantage of the front plate not moving, my way on the cole jaws means when tightening the quadrants rub the back of paper towel which can then rub the rim if the tailstock is too tight. im definitely going to grab a longworth chuck though, Ive been meaning to order a couple more versa chucks also and do away with the axminster old clubman
I know what you mean about mounting with the tailstock, I was just being careful to follow the manufacturers instructions, which I felt I should as it was a review. I think tailstock pressure may impede the smooth movement of the chuck mechanism, I will have to do some experimenting. Cheers mate, Jim
Another fascinating video and beautiful bowl. I really enjoy seeing you work with the Milliput. Also love scrapercam! What do you do with all the bowls you make?
Thank you Pudding Cat. I was very pleased with the way the bowl came out. I was surprised how well the scrapercam shots came out too. We have an ever growing collection of bowls at home, one day I will get round to putting them on my Etsy shop. All the best, Jim
I purchased the custom brass stamp from eBay ( came from Hong Kong ). The stamps come with a threaded hole in the back to fit a soldering iron or stamp handle. They are designed for stamping leather or branding wood. Check out my Tales from the workshop video and I show how I converted it to fit a soldering iron. All the best, Jim
Yes, certainly worth a go, I was a bit worried about strength but it is probably as strong as a lot of segmented pieces. I would recommend coating the recess in a good quality slow setting epoxy before placing the Milliput to ensure a good bond. Good luck, Jim
Thank you green man, I have tried many different rollers and techniques but Milliput is so sticky that it would just clog a pasta roller in seconds. It even sticks to PTFE rollers. The roll and fold technique works well and certainly lessens sore fingers and achy thumbs. Cheers, Jim
Jim, another great video (and a really nice bowl) - many thanks. Couple of questions: I've just bought my first scraper (a relatively small square nose). I take it you do tilt them down slightly when making cuts on the bowl (it wasn't obvious from the video)? I notice you're sometimes using a fingerless glove on your left hand - isn't that risky (in terms of the glove material getting caught)?
Thank you very much. Generally I am using the scraper fairly level but I may tip the nose down slightly if I am getting tear out. In the case of this bowl I got no significant tear out when using the square nose scraper on the outside. I have some scrapers that I have ground a second bevel on the top to create a negative rake scraper and this negates the need to angle the nose downwards and produces a very clean cut. You can also rub the bevel on a scraper by dropping the handle and gradually raising it until the cutting edge just starts to engage, the best thing is to try a few different things or better still get a proper lesson of a pro Woodturner, you can learn so much more than watching amateurs like me on RUclips. It is risky using a glove when turning and great care should be taken when doing so. I only wear one when I need to and the reason I used one on this project is that the shavings that come off these kiln dried sycamore bowl blanks can be extremely hot and I have burnt my hand in the past. Cheers, Jim.
Another great piece of art! Well done to you. Did you let the epoxy base harden before applying the milliput or did you catch while curing? Thanks for sharing, Tony.
Thank you very much. The walls are approximately 1/4 inch, I don't think I would want to go much thinner using this technique ( or maybe I should experiment and push the limits! ). All the best, Jim
I like tool reviews. You did a beautiful job on the bowl and especially the full thickness marbled Milliput Inlay. You are a true craftsman and I look forward to your videos. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you very much, I'm glad you like the tool reviews, I will hopefully do some more in the future. I was very pleased with the way the bowl came out and I will certainly be doing more like this. All the best, Jim
Thank you so much, Jim for a most interesting video. The two new tools are "must haves" for me. I especially like the longer pegs and general ease of use on the Longworth -style chuck.
It's great to see a young person now uploading woodturning videos. The club to which I belong has about fifty members and I regret to say there is hardly any young blood coming along.
Best wishes,
Alan.
Thank you Alan. I was very pleased with the tools. The Longworth style chuck was much easier to use than I was expecting and gave a lot of control over pressure applied to the bowl. It is a shame that younger people are not acquiring making skills, I blame too much health and safety in schools! I think that once someone feels the sense of satisfaction they get from making something, they will be hooked.
All the best
Jim
Beautiful bowl Jim! 👌 That looks like a solid scraper. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Heath , I was very pleased with the bowl and the scraper certainly performed well. Cheers, Jim
One of your best videos in my opinion Jim. The Longworth chuck looks awesome and that chisel is one hell of a piece of metal! The bowl is great as always and the finish looks superb :)
Thank you very much Ian, I really liked the pattern I achieved with the Milliput, they come out different every time. I think I will get a couple more of the heavy duty scrapers, they are a joy to use and the Longworth chuck was fantastic. This video took me forever to edit, I had so many clips from different cameras, not helped by the computer breaking down !
Cheers
Jim
Loved the video and tool review, you started me on the milliput rd when I started watching your videos I used it on my very first bowl and always keep a stock of it in my shed. Thanks for the video
Thank you very much. Glad you like Milliput, it is certainly very versatile. Cheers, Jim
Hi Jim. Loving the great stuff you are doing here.
Just started turning myself and had a go with using Milliput straight through the bowl wall, but without the Epoxy being added in advance. Had expected it to fail with the top half flying off, but it actually worked.
Can't wait to show my mentors later this week.
Thanks again for the inspiration, and see you at Maker's Central 2019. G
Thank you very much. Milliput is very sticky, I just use the epoxy resin as extra security.
Cheers
Jim
I think I am falling in love with milliput. That bowl is so beautiful. Cheers, Jùlíus
Thank you Júlíus, i really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. Al the best, Jim
Just a terrific looking turning. Stunned by it.
Thank you Bill. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. All the best, Jim
Hi Jim. Just incredible that you managed to achieve a complete solid band of Milliput. A great looking bowl and a cracking scraper as well.
Cheers.
Andrew
Thanks Andrew, I thought you would like the bowl. Cheers, Jim
awesome video Jim mate, love this bowl. you got me going again i want to bring the milliput out!! haah . Charlie is well chuffed with his shout out. thanks so muich. he says thank you . cheers buddy
Thanks Nick, I was well pleased with this bowl. No problem on the shoutout, hopefully it will inspire him to keep making. Cheers, Jim
I really like the Milliput going through the bowl wall, that adds a lot to the piece. Lovely work.
Best Wishes, Brendan.
Thank you very much Brendan. I don't know why I haven't done the full thickness inlay before, I think I was probably a bit worried about strength but it is probably no weaker than a segmented bowl. All the best, Jim
Thanks for video. To reduce vibration you could leave the bowl rough turned when adding the Milliput. Then you will be able to true up after a couple of days. I have a similar chuck and want a big scraper too... when using the chuck, it’s suggested that tailstock is retained for as long as possible, to keep revs to less than 600rpm and to release the tension in the buttons before storing. Should be useful for a long time and new buttons are not expensive - don’t need other h/w. Milliput and a plain wood complicate each other.
Thank you very much Simon. Yes I try to maintain tailstock support as much as possible these days. The big scrapers are awesome bits of kit and well worth getting. The only problem with rough turning and adding the Milliput is that yo will use a lot more of it.
Cheers
Jim
Thank you very much Simon. Yes I try to maintain tailstock support as much as possible these days. The big scrapers are awesome bits of kit and well worth getting. The only problem with rough turning and adding the Milliput is that yo will use a lot more of it.
Cheers
Jim
that came out lovely, good sir, splendid job you did there. also the inlay going all the way through is an awesome idea, I haven't seen anybody do this yet. you're actually the first one I've seen using milliput in woodworking projects, so you're kind of a pioneer in this sort of stuff I guess :) great video, keep it up and take care
Thank you very much. Yes I believe I was the first one to do this style of Milliput inlay and this was the first time I had done a full thickness inlay. I was a bit nervous of this inlay but it worked very well and is probably no weaker than some segmented pieces.
Cheers
Jim
Nice video and I love the scraper I have a whole serie of the heavy duty scrapers can only reccomend. Many thanks for sharing. Take care and happy shavings Dr. D.
Thank you Dr D. The heavy duty scrapers are brilliant and I will be buying a couple more in the near future. All the best, Jim
I have got to stop watching your videos late at night, as they make me want to go into the garage to have a go . Don't think my neighbours would be pleased with me . This bowl looks fab I will be straight to the shop for miliput tomorrow .
Thank you very much, I am very pleased that I have inspired you. Cheers, Jim
Hi Jim. Great review on the tools thank you for that good to see them in action on a real project.
Love the new Milliput bowl. its great to see how strong it really is opens up allsorts of possibilities.
Thank you as always for sharing your video.
Kind Regards
Col
Thank you Col. I'm very pleased you like the tool reviews, they are the first "proper" reviews that I have done. I personally prefer tool reviews that show them in action, so i was keen to show them in that manner. I was very nervous about this project but it held together beautifully. Using the slow set epoxy resin as a bonding agent probably helped but it is probably just as strong as a segmented piece.
All the best
Jim
Great video, Jim! Really appreciated the look at the Longworth Chuck. Have thought about making one; may try it one of these days; thanks for the inspiration!
Take care,
.....Gord
Thank you Gord, I found this style longworth chuck very easy to use and it will certainly be getting a lot of use in the future. All the best, Jim
Great job sir that is one nice bowl you've turned there. I build custom guitars and have just started my ventures in turning, this video was definitely inspiring. Thanks
Thank you very much Eddie. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. I have always been hopeless at playing musical instruments but I greatly admire those who build them. It is a great art ! I have spent many hours watching guitar building videos on RUclips. All the best, Jim
Two graft looking and versatile pieces of kit there Jim, and the bowl and T shirt look superb mate :)
Cheers
Mike
Thank you Mike, I was very pleased with the new toys. The bowl turned out nice, and the T shirt, what can I say, stunning! Cheers, Jim
very nice bowl Jim,and I'll have to get one of them scrappers to go with my round nose one ..all the best
Thank you Barry, I was very pleased with this one. The scraper performed beautifully and will certainly be getting a lot of use. All the best, Jim
Great bowl..I love the milliput ..just bought all the colours so I can't wait to try it..scraper looks easy to use.
Thank you Fifi , I was very pleased with the bowl. I think you will enjoy using the Milliput, make sure you mix it thoroughly and give it plenty of time to set. The scraper was lovely to use.
All the best, Jim
Hi Jim! That looks like a great scraper my friend! Heavy and stable! The bowl looks fantastic! Cheers! Daniel
Thank you very much Daniel my friend. I was very pleased with the bowl. It is amazing the difference the extra thickness of metal makes to the scraper. Cheers, Jim
I had wondered whether a through Milliput band was feasible -- and you've given a definitive answer in a very good looking bowl. It's always nice to have someone else answer life's nagging little questions :-) I've used and liked extra heavy duty M2 scrapers from Hamlet, but I prefer the more uniform, longer lasting burr I get from my D-Way M42 tools. So, I add a bottom plate soldered on with low temperature silver solder. Best of both worlds now. It's a little scary sometimes what the extra time available in retirement can lead to :-D Clyde
Thank you Clyde, glad you liked the bowl. I love the heavy duty scrapers and will hopefully get some more. I wish I had a bit more time to experiment!
All the best
Jim
Jim that was a good review video and a beautiful bowl! I will have to try that soon.
Ron
Thank you Ron, I will hopefully be doing some more tool reviews in the future. I was very pleased with the way the bowl came out. All the best, Jim
I really like the full thickness inlay. Turned out great!
Many thanks Jennifer.
Cheers
Jim
Beautiful bowl Nice tool review Jim. I have to try some of that Milliput someday. I have made a Longworth style chuck but have not used it as much as I should but than again most or should I say many of my pieces don't have flat tops LOL.Great video my friend. take careAlbert
Thank you Al. Give Milliput a try, it is very versatile. Yes Longworth chucks are no use at all for natural edge bowls. Most of my videos show regular shaped bowls but some of my favourite bowls are the natural edge ones. Take care my friend, Jim
Why on earth would 7 people thumbs down this great video? What do you dislike awesome tools and great craftsmanship? Sheesh.
What can I say Eddie, you can't please everyone ! I have never really understood thumbs down, people don't have to watch. Thanks again Eddie for your very kind words. Cheers, Jim
I'm new to your channel -- your work is amazing, Jim!
Thank you very much Jamie, I am delighted that you have found my channel, I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment.
Cheers
Jim
love the bowl. tool review is great, keep that up. I love Charlie the maker's channel
Thank you very much. I enjoyed using the new tools. It would be great if we could encourage more young people like Charlie into making things. All the best, Jim
Beautiful. So far I have only used Milliput as a void filler. Terracotta on cherry, and it's blends very well. However, I would like to try some of the other techniques you have demonstrated.
I normally finish my work with 320 grit and then the 3 part Beal system. Do you think this will give a good finish with Milliput. Thanks. Montana Wood Art.
Thank you very much. I have not used the Beal system but if it works on wood the chances are it will work on Milliput, just be careful to nor let it build up too much heat. You could always make a small test block first and try that.
Cheers
Jim
Great bowl and review, thanks Jim😆
Thank you Alan, I was very pleased with the bowl and very pleased with the new tools. Cheers, Jim
looks good I have a few of those sorby heavy duty scrapers there my weapon of choice and I love um , keep up the great work Jim !!!
Thank you Leon, yes I love the Robert Sorby heavy duty scrapers and I know this latest one will get a lot of use. I would like to get another one of the heavy duty bowl scrapers so that I have one with and one without a negative rake.
Cheers, Jim
great vid well done love Robert Sorby tools
what do you think of the cbn wheels
Many thanks for watching Brian. I have not tried the CBN wheels, as with all the sharpening systems some love them and some hate them. I personally like the Robert Sorby ProEdge but I know several pro turners who don’t like it.
Funny video mate, love the bowl - really lovely!
Take care, Dave
Thank you Dave, glad you liked it mate. Cheers, Jim
Great video Jim.
Thank you Clifford, glad you liked it. Cheers, Jim
I'm off out to the garage to find my milliput.
Cheers Jim!
Go for it Andy ! All the best, Jim
Hi Jim, I found the video researching the Sorby Longworth chuck. Can I ask what your experience/feedback has been with the chuck - Kind Regards
Hi Chris, many thanks for watching my video. I really liked the Longworth chuck, it is fairly quick to use and secure but I have to admit that since I was given an Easy Chuck with the Big Easy jaws I have not used it. The longworth Chuck has a big capacity and is quick to use but I still find it quicker to use the Big Easy Jaws. There is obviously a big cost difference between the 2 systems and the Longworth should attach to your existing chuck. If I did not have the Easy Chuck, I would happily still be using my Longworth, I may still use it on occasion if I need longer pegs for a more secure fixing.
Cheers
Jim
Jim Overton - Jimson's Stuff Thanks for that Jim - I’ve just purchased an SK114 chuck. The Big Easy Jaws appear similar to the Axminster SK100 Button Jaws - 400mm. Something else to think about. I would imagine the button type jaws - whatever make - will mount irregular shaped bowls - Stay Safe
Quite enjoyable to watch - this has given me some ideas!
Thank you Jimmie, Milliput is very versatile, I have a long list of project ideas, its finding the time to do them all ! Cheers, Jim
Thanks very informative, really anxious to try the putty! My longworth is no longer flat, has a serious wobble. I was informed by the supplier they must be stored flat and not hung from a on the wall. Have you found this to be true?
Thank you very much. My Longworth is still Ok but I do store it flat. Try the putty, it gives great results. Cheers, Jim
Beautiful piece.
Thanks again Tish, much appreciated.
Cheers
Jim
very nice bowl Jim i agree with you about the scraper Jim i use mine all the time
Thank you Phill. Yes the scraper is fantastic and will be a "go to" tool. Cheers, Jim
Great looking bowl and a very clear video. Quick question: did you use sanding sealer to stop the colour from the milliput running into the grain? I seem to recall that you do on some of your other videos.... I've been doing some experiments with liquid epoxy inlays and have been having some trouble with the colour seeping into the sides of the recess.
Thank you. I only used sanding sealer as a finish on this bowl. I used a slow set epoxy resin in the recess to increase bond strength. I have done some work with coloured liquid epoxy and it can bleed into the grain on certain woods, sanding sealer certainly helps prevent this. It helps if you get a very sharp clean edge to the recess. Cheers, Jim
Thanks for the info. I guess in this case the resin might have done a similar job to sealer.
Fantastic idea on the full inlay.
Good to see you make another vid like this. Just wondering, do you use the rotating ability of the headstock on your lathe often? I think I would like that and would buy that lathe if I could get it here.
We all need to pass on "Charlie the Maker" videos to our grand kids.
Cheers,
Lee
Thank you very much Lee. I was a bit nervous about the full thickness inlay but it was fine and is probably no weaker than a segmented bowl !
They rotating headstock is great for bowl hollowing and I do use it but it is not so good for getting decent camera angles for the video work. Perhaps when i get round to making a decent camera gantry I will show it in action a bit more. The AT1628VS certainly is a great lathe although the price of it has gone up a lot since I purchased mine !
Hopefully Charlie can inspire a few more youngsters.
Cheers
Jim
just and observation mate but you have the french curve scraper which you turned into a negative rake scraper, that I assume would be better used for the outside of a bowl to drag along from foot to rim as apposed to trying to keep the square nosed scraper at 90 degrees on a curve ;)
also i have found using my home made cole jaws which im now going to replace lol, if you hold your bowl with the tailstock onto the longworth chuck prior to closing the grippers it will make it absolutely centered and zero chance of the bowl dropping off when mounting the chuck to the lathe 🖒
that said my cole jaws expand to 40cm so ill keep them for bowls wider than the longworth accepts
Hi Mark, yes you can achieve the same result with a curved scraper but a curved scraper is slightly more likely to create low spots and a flat nose is very good at ironing out ridges, creating a very smooth curve. A curved scraper will follow an existing contour but a flat nose scraper will emphasise areas where the curve is less than perfect. I did bring the tailstock up to keep the bowl centred before I did the final tightening of the bushes. Cheers, Jim
cheers mate I didnt think about the curve scraper problem, the tailstock bit I did see that :) , I was just meaning to stick the Longworth chuck on the spindle first then use the tailstock to hold the bowl upto it before rotating the back plate, minimises the risk of lifting up the chuck to mount it on the lathe with the bowl a bit loose 🖒 , I do that with the cole jaws but you have the advantage of the front plate not moving, my way on the cole jaws means when tightening the quadrants rub the back of paper towel which can then rub the rim if the tailstock is too tight.
im definitely going to grab a longworth chuck though, Ive been meaning to order a couple more versa chucks also and do away with the axminster old clubman
I know what you mean about mounting with the tailstock, I was just being careful to follow the manufacturers instructions, which I felt I should as it was a review. I think tailstock pressure may impede the smooth movement of the chuck mechanism, I will have to do some experimenting. Cheers mate, Jim
Another fascinating video and beautiful bowl. I really enjoy seeing you work with the Milliput. Also love scrapercam! What do you do with all the bowls you make?
Thank you Pudding Cat. I was very pleased with the way the bowl came out. I was surprised how well the scrapercam shots came out too. We have an ever growing collection of bowls at home, one day I will get round to putting them on my Etsy shop. All the best, Jim
Where did you get your branding iron from, I have been looking for a similar item as my freehand inscribing is not too tidy
I purchased the custom brass stamp from eBay ( came from Hong Kong ). The stamps come with a threaded hole in the back to fit a soldering iron or stamp handle. They are designed for stamping leather or branding wood. Check out my Tales from the workshop video and I show how I converted it to fit a soldering iron. All the best, Jim
Thanks for the info I will investigate further Mike
Thanks Jim I may try one.
Yes, certainly worth a go, I was a bit worried about strength but it is probably as strong as a lot of segmented pieces. I would recommend coating the recess in a good quality slow setting epoxy before placing the Milliput to ensure a good bond. Good luck, Jim
can i suggest a pasta roller for helping to mix the milliput, seems it would save sore fingers ;0)
Thank you green man, I have tried many different rollers and techniques but Milliput is so sticky that it would just clog a pasta roller in seconds. It even sticks to PTFE rollers. The roll and fold technique works well and certainly lessens sore fingers and achy thumbs. Cheers, Jim
Jim, another great video (and a really nice bowl) - many thanks.
Couple of questions: I've just bought my first scraper (a relatively small square nose). I take it you do tilt them down slightly when making cuts on the bowl (it wasn't obvious from the video)?
I notice you're sometimes using a fingerless glove on your left hand - isn't that risky (in terms of the glove material getting caught)?
Thank you very much. Generally I am using the scraper fairly level but I may tip the nose down slightly if I am getting tear out. In the case of this bowl I got no significant tear out when using the square nose scraper on the outside. I have some scrapers that I have ground a second bevel on the top to create a negative rake scraper and this negates the need to angle the nose downwards and produces a very clean cut.
You can also rub the bevel on a scraper by dropping the handle and gradually raising it until the cutting edge just starts to engage, the best thing is to try a few different things or better still get a proper lesson of a pro Woodturner, you can learn so much more than watching amateurs like me on RUclips.
It is risky using a glove when turning and great care should be taken when doing so. I only wear one when I need to and the reason I used one on this project is that the shavings that come off these kiln dried sycamore bowl blanks can be extremely hot and I have burnt my hand in the past. Cheers, Jim.
what a great vid, tnx Jim
Thank you very much
Cheers
Jim
That is truly awesome!
Thank you very much DHW. Cheers, Jim
Another great piece of art! Well done to you. Did you let the epoxy base harden before applying the milliput or did you catch while curing? Thanks for sharing, Tony.
Thanks again Tony, I packed the Milliput directly onto the uncured resin. Cheers, Jim
thank you, bravo 👍👍
Thank you very much
Cheers
Jim
Beautiful bowl Jim. How thick are the walls?
Thank you very much. The walls are approximately 1/4 inch, I don't think I would want to go much thinner using this technique ( or maybe I should experiment and push the limits! ). All the best, Jim
Excellent...
Cheers...
Thank you Adam, much appreciated. Cheers, Jim
Nice bowl, and polo shirt ;)
Yes, a lovely polo shirt! 😜
Thank you very much Glyn. I was a bit worried that viewers might be a bit distracted by the beauty and splendour of the polo shirt ! Cheers, Jim
Intéressant ,dommage que le commentaire soit en anglais
Many thanks for watching