You know, I just have to shake my head in amazement after watching your videos. Especially this one with the skew. I watch this video, with oak no less, and proceed to either place a huge cut from a catch into the piece, or even better, almost send myself to the urgent care unit. All I can say is, simply amazing!
Thank you. I'm looking to turn my first lamp, and this is a perfect model, not to copy - even if I could - but as a lesson, and inspiration. Your piece is so satisfying, love the curve of the stem, and the beads echoed at top and bottom.
Always fun to watch a professional at work. I worked with my hands all my life and my Dad and I always loved to watch a master at work no matter what his trade was.
Masterful. You make it look so easy but then even you had a catch. I just bought my first lathe and chisels and the skew was still in its wrapping unused. The vendor was scared shitless about using the skew.
Thanks for a wonderful project once again. I cant wait for the next video. I'm not sure if its possible, but a shop tour would be really cool. I would love to see what 38 plus years of woodturning looks like. Thanks again.
That's very understandable - I'm certain many of these skills are hard-won hands-on and difficult to pass on. If you do ever get to it, I would love to see it. I've been noodling on my new lathe for the past six months or so and voraciously devouring all the videos I can find, and I must say your technique and economy of motion is peerless on RUclips. Thanks so much for posting these!
Superb videos and 30+ years experience shows.... I have about 30 days experience with the skew but still having problems. I can just about get a smooth finish but I keep getting spirals. Any pointers?
Just what I need to do next! How'd you know? What is the bell shaped metal device that you used to insert the threaded coupling into the lamp top? On the drill bit, is that a special order long bit? Recommended source? Thanks so much for sharing this. The video quality was fine by me. What was the finish you used? To sit on a table one does not want an oil finish I assume, although covering the bottom with felt is a likely detail to add to the making.
Thanks Mike. The bell shaped devive is about 50 years old and was my Grandads. I don't know if they are available but a bolt nut welded to a metal bar would do the same. The drill bit is a standard tong twist bit available from many places I don't know where you are based but Amazon will sell them and any good tool store. I always used to cover the base with felt after wiring up. I use a hard wax oil finish or spray laquer, The hard wax oil is very tough and not like other oil finishes.
@@woodturner21 Thank you for the prompt response. I'm new to woodturning & I'm stil a little scared to push the speeds up, so knowing this helps a lot! Many thanks once again.
watching your videos has taught me so much more that I can do with my skew. I notice you always rub some of the chips to the work, what does that do exactly??? thanks
After 35 years of making a living turning: you have become amazing!
Thank you
This is Stunning and the finish really allows the grain to stand out.
Great video mate 👍🏽 👌 👏
Thank you
You know, I just have to shake my head in amazement after watching your videos. Especially this one with the skew. I watch this video, with oak no less, and proceed to either place a huge cut from a catch into the piece, or even better, almost send myself to the urgent care unit. All I can say is, simply amazing!
Thank you for your kind comments they are appreciated.
Thank you. I'm looking to turn my first lamp, and this is a perfect model, not to copy - even if I could - but as a lesson, and inspiration. Your piece is so satisfying, love the curve of the stem, and the beads echoed at top and bottom.
Thank you, your welcome to copy if you want.
Wood is a magical material. every side is hidden beautiful art. and you find that side perfectly. I love your work.thanks for sharing 🙏
Thank you
You done it again Steve Thank you. Learnt lots in that short video. Great job
Thank you that’s good to hear.
That is great! Wish I could give you more than one thumbs up. If I could afford it I would come to meet you.
Thank you
Always fun to watch a professional at work. I worked with my hands all my life and my Dad and I always loved to watch a master at work no matter what his trade was.
Thanks Billy, I couldn't agree more I love watching other craftsmen also.
Masterful. You make it look so easy but then even you had a catch. I just bought my first lathe and chisels and the skew was still in its wrapping unused. The vendor was scared shitless about using the skew.
Thanks for a wonderful project once again. I cant wait for the next video. I'm not sure if its possible, but a shop tour would be really cool. I would love to see what 38 plus years of woodturning looks like. Thanks again.
Thank you. My workshop is surprisingly simple and very uninteresting so I will not be doing a tour.
Love your work. Could watch you all day long 👍
Thank you
Mate your a star ⭐️
As we have come to expect Steve, superb work mate.
Cheers
Mike
Thanks for your comments Mike,
It is just beautiful. Simple yet classy design. Thanks for showing us.
Thank you for your comments it is appreciated
I've never seen anyone use a skew chisel like you do..wow.
Thank you
Simple is always the best. Thanks again my friend.
Thank You
I LIKE THAT .I wished I can do that .excellent job.
Nicely done!
Such a pleasure towatch, inspiring... Thanks
Thank you
excellent work as usual Steve.
Thanks Simon
This is a beauty, looks so simple waching you turn it. I know this is your daly job, but never the less it is beautiful sir. Regards Júlíus
Thank you
great video man !!! your drilling technique are really good !
Thank You
Wow beautiful job there, wish I was that good with the Skew clearly more practice needed
Thank you your comments are appreciated.
Your skew technique is out of this world! Would you consider doing an instructional video on that alone?
Thank you. I haven't considered an instructional video as I am a rubbish tutor and I only video actual jobs I am doing to order.
That's very understandable - I'm certain many of these skills are hard-won hands-on and difficult to pass on. If you do ever get to it, I would love to see it.
I've been noodling on my new lathe for the past six months or so and voraciously devouring all the videos I can find, and I must say your technique and economy of motion is peerless on RUclips.
Thanks so much for posting these!
Superb videos and 30+ years experience shows.... I have about 30 days experience with the skew but still having problems. I can just about get a smooth finish but I keep getting spirals. Any pointers?
Thank you, it’s hard to diagnose the problem without seeing you turn, but coming off the bevel is one of the main culprits
Excellent...
Cheers...
Thanks
Hi Steve! Great tutorial! What did you use to finish it? Nice demonstration of turning skills my friend! Cheers! Daniel
Thank You, It was hard wax oil.
Just what I need to do next! How'd you know? What is the bell shaped metal device that you used to insert the threaded coupling into the lamp top? On the drill bit, is that a special order long bit? Recommended source? Thanks so much for sharing this. The video quality was fine by me. What was the finish you used? To sit on a table one does not want an oil finish I assume, although covering the bottom with felt is a likely detail to add to the making.
Thanks Mike. The bell shaped devive is about 50 years old and was my Grandads. I don't know if they are available but a bolt nut welded to a metal bar would do the same. The drill bit is a standard tong twist bit available from many places I don't know where you are based but Amazon will sell them and any good tool store. I always used to cover the base with felt after wiring up. I use a hard wax oil finish or spray laquer, The hard wax oil is very tough and not like other oil finishes.
What finish do you use?? That is awesome work. ..
amazingggggg
Thank you
At what angle do you sharpen your skew? Beautiful work! You
Thank you. I have never measured it as I grind freehand to what looks right but it is approx 30. degrees inclusive angle and 15 degree skew.
Hi there! Great video, very informative, thank you. What speed(s) are you working at? Many thanks!
Thank you. The base is approx 1200rpm and the stem approx 1350
@@woodturner21 Thank you for the prompt response. I'm new to woodturning & I'm stil a little scared to push the speeds up, so knowing this helps a lot! Many thanks once again.
watching your videos has taught me so much more that I can do with my skew.
I notice you always rub some of the chips to the work, what does that do exactly??? thanks
I believe he is burnishing the piece in a way to shine the surface.
Thank you, rubbing with shavings burnishes the surface so you get a better finish with the wax oil
It's like sanding ;)
What the finish Steve is it home made ?
It’s hard wax oil.
where do you live
England