Wood Turning - Beginners Guide #2 - A Lidded Box
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- Опубликовано: 4 авг 2024
- In the second of the Beginners Guide series I show you one of the methods I use to turn a simple lidded box from Sapele, sent to me by Tom Scandian, thanks Tom.
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The lathe is cheap, but it punches slightly above its weight for that price. ruclips.net/user/postUgkxKGVtPhqZBB5AQXXFlU2kdd4mQhO6wlhl Its not that powerful, the working area is very narrow, and the tailstock effectively moves less than an inch. However, this is a pen lathe at its core and none of those things matter for that. This will turn pens without issue. By far the nicest feature is the adjustable speed and overall size. If you have a small worksurface this is a great option. One thing i have not seen in the reviews (maybe I didn't look hard enough) is that the tool rest has been updated for the 3421 over the 3420. The tool rest can now be set to sit well below the center line of the spindle. Given this was the largest complaint the community seemed to have for the 3420, I'm surprised WEN doesn't include this more in their marketing material.
It is for sure Alice.
People like you make the internet, and specifically You Tube, worthwhile. If this stuff went viral, rather than some capricious display of idiocy, I would have much more faith in the future of humanity. Thank you for taking the time to tutor me in the fine art of turning.
+rockstonedread
Thank you, I really appreciate your kind words.
Take care
Mike
As others have stated, we are here because we want to learn. Make an hour long one and we will still be here. Thank you for your valuable time and for passing on this trade to others. As of 10 minutes ago i just put my used lathe together and very excited to take my first try at turning.
I heard you apologize for the length, however, I would like to thank you for showing every step. This is one of the best instructional videos I have seen. Thank you so much.
Thank you for your kind words and support.
Take care
Mike
Como tornear un jarro de cerveza español
Enrique Corvalan
he, wants to know, how to thorn a "mug of beer"
I agree, i thought the length was perfect. The box turned out very nice!
Many thanks Mike. Picked up valuable tips. Now looking forward to making my first box in over 45 years.
Magnificant! I love your videos Mike and forwarded this one to my carpenter friend. Thanks for going so much into detail I loved the "center finder" never heard nor seen that tool before!
Thanks you Adrian, glad you found it of some use.
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Mike
Thanks Mike! Another excellent tutorial. You have a talent for explaining things clearly. Having people like yourself, Carl, Captain Eddie, Alan, Sam, Larry, Robbie etc... it makes the learning curve so much faster. Very much appreciated!
Darren Drysdale Thanks for your kind words, and support Darren, I really do appreciate it.
Take care
Mike
Just completed my first successful lidded box and goblet using your Beginners Guides. Worked Great! Thank you Mike.
Great to hear Terry, and thanks for watching and your support.
Lots of good information here and a very beautiful box in the end. Thanks Mike.
Thanks for the kind comments Jordan, and the subscription.
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Mike
Excellent video Mike, very well done. The box turned out beautiful as well.
Take care,
Carl
Thank you Carl, I really appreciate that mate.
Take care
Mike
You did a nice job demonstrating and explaining the process. Thank you. I followed your instructions and my box turned out nice. Thanks again,
Jim
Thank you Mike. Great video. I prefer longer videos. I learn more. You do a great job of teaching. Again thank you.
+Gerald Shultz
Thanks for your kind words, and support Gerald, I really appreciate it my friend.
Taker care
Mike
Mike, I enjoy your videos so much-just the right amount of detail! Thanks for your great teaching!
+Catherine Tompkins
Thanks for your kind words Catherine, I really do appreciate them.
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Mike
Dear Mike - I'm a beginner and I was happy to get all the details, so for me your video wasn't to long. I'll try this one out for my next project.
Cheers
Peder
Thank you Mike for taking the time to share your expertise with us beginners. As others have said all of the detail you show is very useful. I think I know what I'm doing until I step in front of the lathe. You RUclips "professionals" have taught me much more than the videos that I've purchased.
Thanks Jim, your comments, encouragement, and support, are really appreciated.
Take care
Mike
I recently purchased a lathe (Nova Comet II) and have been watching youtube videos for a week trying to muster the courage to stick a piece of steel gouge into a rapidly spinning piece of wood! Your clear and comprehensive guides have given me the courage to begin turning and just wanted to say thank you.
Hi Keith, you have gotten yourself a very nice lathe, I hope you enjoy this wonderful craft as much as I do. Thank you also for your very kind words, please let me know how you get on.
Take care
Mike
Great and informative video as usual! I'm moving from pens and the beginning videos are perfect.
Thank you so much for making your videos. I'm a new turner and there's so much to learn, but I made my first lidded box tonight and I'm really happy with it. I followed this vid step by step. Keep up the great work that you do and thanks again.
I'm glad that you find my videos of some use.
Thanks and take care
Mike
Very informative Mike, thanks for sharing
Thanks Miguel
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Mike
Great tutorial on making a box Mike.
The best thing, you only used the basic turning tools, not the carbide tools, as most of the beginning turners don't have the carbide tools.
The Sapele is surprisingly forgiving when turned. It's one of the exotic woods I am using (I bought a board 2 years ago and take off a small piece when needed, as it's the most expensive stuff I got here). You are absolutely right when you say that you'd been surprised by the fine dust it produces, rather then shavings, wearing some sort of lung protection is recommended, although I personally love the smell of Sapele being cut. I also love the almost golden sparks on the finished surface.
At the moment I am turning a piece of Birch and this feels like a hard rubber and sanding is the most horrible thing I've ever done as the paper gets clogged very fast.
What happened to the lid? It seems like you sanded it flat, I think this fits nicer to the overall simple shape of the box. I still have to find a way to make my boxes without a self centering chuck, but I'll get there one day in the near future.
Greetings from Good Old Germany
Peter
Thank you Peter, as always your comments are very welcomed, and appreciated. The lid as you say I decided to flatten off a bit, just felt it was more in keeping with the simple form of the piece. See....we agree again....lol.
Take care my friend
Mike
excellent tutorial . No need to apologise for long video.
Making my first lidded box and keep jumping back to your tutorial every step.
thanks
Very nice video. Lots of relevant information for a beginning turner. Thank you for the depth of comments and tips.
+Inez Johnson
Thank you Inez
Cheers
Mike
Very helpful to me as I'm just starting out.
Glad it was of use Jim.
Cheers
Mike
Mobii da cucina
Mike Waldt hi Mike...I am new to wood turning and I’ve been watching your videos which are very helpful. With respect to the boxes, can you tell me if it’s normal for the box bottom to shrink more than the lid??...I’ve made a couple of these and I use the Forster bit to take out most of the wood in the bottom which gets fairly warm and I presume moves a lot of moisture out. Even though at the time of turning the lid is tight on, within 24 hours, the lid is loose. This has happened with a piece of Ash and Yew (green wood)
Thanks
PS, very nice videos, and useful.
***** Thanks Christian appreciate it mate
Take care
Mike
very informative and brilliant video! looking forward for more of your work! I learnd alot from you , greetings from Norway!
Excellent video Mike! After watching your demo, I feel confident enough to try turning my first lidded box.
Thank you Steve, i am really pleased to hear that it was of some use to you. Let me know how you get on.
Take care
Mike
+sagar salunke Thank you
Great job with many important details!
Mike, Thanks for an in depth video of making a box. Well done that man!
Thanks very much for your encouragement and support.
Cheers
Mike
Great series, thank you for your time, effort and sharing your skill with us, excellent !
+Woodman Four
Thanks Woodman, your kind words and support, are much appreciated.
Cheers
Mike
Great video as always Mike, many thanks. I have made many a sliding sash window from sapele and can say it is one of my favorite tropical hardwoods to work with. Smells great too. Chris
Thanks Chris, it has become a favourite of mine now as well :)
Take care
Mike
The color of the finished waxed wood is absolutely fantastic!
+DeepPurpleAreKings Thank you, I'm glad you like it.
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Mike
Always informative and entertaining Mike. Your approach to simple shapes and curves is what makes your pieces so appealing. Can't wait to try that finishing technique. Thanks for taking the time to share.
Thanks for your very kind comments Phil.
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Mike
Thank you for the tutorial, still learning and you make it seem so easy. Much appreciated.
My pleasure Mike, I am really pleased you found it of some use.
Take care
Mike
A great video with plenty of explanations and detail. Well done Mike I'm sure that it's going to be a great advantage to all the beginners. keep up the good work and take care,
Bill
Thanks Bill, hope all is well your end mate.
Take care
Mike
Great vid'' love working with wood but have never tried wood turning''
I'm going to have to give it a go now, cheers!
Excellent video Mike. The length of the video was good and yours showed some great tips. I'll have to try they cardboard wrap some time when reversing the box.
Yet another excellent video Mike. I'm learning so much about turning from you!
--Steve
+Route 66 Thanks Steve, I appreciate your kind words and support.
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Mike
Great videos!!!! It's so great when people share the skills that they have with others!!!!
+jjs811
Thank you, that is what this community is about in my opinion :)
Cheers
Mike
Good stuff Mike. I come back to your videos a lot for guidance and always pick up a new tip or two. Now off to turn a box. Thanks for sharing
Scott
Thanks Scott, I am really pleased to hear that you find some use from my videos. Thanks also for your support.
Cheers
Mike
Let me add my thanks for an extended length video, especially one that is intended for us beginners. I truly appreciate your concept for this series...one can always learn something new from experienced people.
Thank YOU Earl, I'm really pleased it's of some use.
Take care
Mike
Great guide for beginners! I just subscribed because of how detailed your explanations were. Much appreciated!
Kurt Thank you Kurt, also thanks for the sub.
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Mike
Splendid guide! This was enjoyable to watch and definitely NOT too long. Please do more full detail guides in the future.
Allan Wright Thank you Allan, I appreciate it.
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Mike
Your explanations are always very clear and I can follow them very well to achieve pretty darn good results. Thanks much
dustyoldchips
Thank you Ian glad you found the video useful.
Brilliant. I love your videos Mike, so informative and clear.
Thanks Richard, glad you found the video of some use.
Cheers
Mike
love the videos... this one in particular helped me finally break the WTF and how barrier...only been turning a few weeks, but lidded boxes are my new favorite turning.
Thanks Dan, glad you found the video useful.
Cheers
Mike
Thanks for your time and the making of these videos. I love how you explain your technique. Just brilliant . Thank you .
+Patrick Harte
Hi Patrick, happy to hear that you find them useful.
Cheers
Mike
Mike Waldt finish
Hi mr mike. I find your video very instructional and easy to comprehend. Thank you very much for spending your time guiding us on woodturning.
+Scarlet Phan Thank you for watching, and your support Scarlet.
Take care
Mike
Mike, Thank you for this quite intuative instructional video... You do lovely work.
I love turning wood myself... keep up the great work! -James
+James Hudson
Thank you for your kind words James, they are very much appreciated.
Take care
Mike
Thank you Mike. I always appreciate and learn with your excellent presentations.
+Fred Mott
Glad you find them of use Fred.
Thanks for your kind words and support.
Cheers
Mike
Many thanks for that Mike, I'm new to turning and was really struggling with using a spindle gouge to hollow out the inside of my timber - just getting nothing but horrible catches. Having watched this a couple of times I've just spent an hour or so up in my shed with a piece of freshly felled sweet chestnut and I have a nice smoothly hollowed cylinder to show for it. I even managed to get the catch marks I got here and there out with the gouge once I'd got the hang of it! I'm very pleased and hope to go on to make a box or two once I've got some drier wood. Your clarity and skill is much appreciated.
All the best,
Ian
Hi Ian, I am really pleased that you found the video of some use, that is my aim, and if one person finds them helpful, the job is done.
Thanks for the support and kind words.
Take care
Mike
Thank you much Mike been struggling to use the tools and get a good finish. I followed you at my lathe today and I can now use a bowl gouge and have achieved a lot better finish. Thank you.
I am so pleased to hear that you found this video of some use Pam, your boxes (on Facebook) are beautiful as well.
Take care
Mike
Thanks Mike for taking the time to make these beginners videos. They are very helpful. You cover those areas that are most difficult to me.
Larry Bennett Thank you Larry, I am very happy that you find them of some use.
Take care
Mike
Thanks for showing us in detail, including the top flying off -- some guys won't let us beginners see what can happen. I'm making my first box this weekend and you'll be my guide.
Nicely done, and great that you are taking the time to show beginners the ins and outs of turning. My lathe should be delivered within the next 10 weeks, in the meantime just watching all the videos I can.
Thanks Stephen, and enjoy your new lathe when it arrives.
Take care
Mike
Thank you Mike, nice video, I am about to buy my lathe and many of your videos will help me beginning with projects. Cheers!
Thanks Daniel, let me know how you get on with your new hobby.
Take care
Mike
Mike, I just love this video. It’s my template for making boxes. You are a great teacher!
Thank you Sandy your kind words are much appreciated.
You did a great job in this video. I am a beginner and for the first time I feel I could make a lidded box. Thank you so very much
Bill
Thanks Billy, glad to be of some assistance. Let me know how you get on.
Take care
Mike
Another great video, Thanks Mike, i brought a lathe from gumtree today and turned my first bowl, Your videos have inspired and entertained. I look forward to watching more and improving my skills. Cheers!
Thanks again Matt, and great news re your new lathe. Enjoy, and be safe mate.
Take care
Mike
Mike this was a very good video for someone starting out. Thanks for your time in creating this video Brian
+Brian Gray
Hi Brian, thanks you for your kind words, they are much appreciated.
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Mike
Excellent video-tutorial dearest Mike! You're doing an amazing job. Cheers
Thanks Jake, don't forget it was you, and a few others that inspired me to start! Give my love to your family my friend.
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Mike
Thanks :) give my love to yours. By the way, your instructions are very easy to follow and, believe me, it's never berserk! :)
jake gevorgian Lol Jake :)
Thanks Mike, beautiful piece and great advice. I'll have to try it sometime!
Glad you found it of some use Elliott.
Take care
Mike
Very nice box Mike, and a very helpful demonstration.
I use a forstner bit to start my hollowing, and usually end up trying to fit part of the rest inside the box to keep the chattering down.
Keep up the good work. RUclips taught folks like me need videos like this.
Thanks for the encouragement Tom, and your support. If the box was a little bigger I think the rest would just have gone in a bit, and as they say "every little helps"!
Take care
Mike
Very nice Mike as usual, thanks for posting
Frank
Thanks Frank
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Mike
hey Mike, just wanted to say thanks a lot. i just started turning about a month ago, and your videos are probably the most helpful thing I've found. thanks a million👍👍♠
+Ace of Spades
Very pleased to hear they are of some use to you, and thank you.
Take care
Mike
Perfect turning Mike as always with a lovely result.
Delighted to hear you are going to turn some pens as it's great fun and they make such lovely presents.
Best wishes,
Alan.
Thank you Alan, I am so hooked on pens, I just can't believe it. I truly thought I'd never turn one let lone become addicted!
take care
Mike
A Cracking video Mike, well done, I'm learning something new each time I watch it. Thanks, Dave.
Thank you David.
Another great video Mike. Love the tip regarding moistened paper towel to hold the lid on. Much better than my masking tape method.
Looking forward to Beginners Guide #3.
.... Steve
Thanks Steve, the wet paper towel is a tip I got originally from Sam Angelo (THEWYOMINGWOODTURNER).
Take care
Mike
Thanks, Mike. A great video with good clarity and camera position. I'm about to make my first lidded box. Your video gave good ideas for me work on - chucking, tool types, tool presentation to the wood, sanding, finishing, many other tips. Lots of information for me. The length of the video was good!
+Greg Peck
Hi Greg, and thank you. I'm very pleased that you found my video of some use.
take care
Mike
I love your videos. Thank you from El Paso Texas USA
+Scott Fabiano
Thanks Scott
Cheers
Mike
Another fine video. You have made thing a lot clearer on how to hold your chisel and the angle to hold them at. Can't wait to try this in the shop!!!
Thanks Greg, glad you found it of some use.
Take care
Mike
omg I loved it! I am sitting in front of my lathe..taking madd notes. Thank you so much!♡
Lol Athena, my pleasure, and thank you for your kind words.
Cheers
Mike
This was very helpful. I am about to try my first box and was looking for a video to help explain the nuances of doing this.
Thanks
Don
+Trackengr
Hi Don, glad to hear that you found the video useful.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
Cheers
Mike
Mike,
You are an excellent wood turning instructor. Thank you for your service to the wood turning public.
Hi Jose, and thank you for your very kind words, and support, they are very much appreciated.
Take care
Mike
Thanks Mike,a great deal of information to work with there,all the best.
Glad you found it of interest Stephen.
Take care
Mike
Best wood turning video I've seen yet. Every step shown and explained...and you didn't edit out the lid dropping to the floor, which, as you said, helped to make a point. Thank you for posting this and all your other videos as well!
Thank you very much for your kind words John.
Take care
Mike
Thanks for the video. I followed your instruction and managed to turn a box of my own, with which I am delighted.
So pleased to hear that the video was of use to you. Well done with turning your first box too :)
Very informative and well filmed thanks for taking the time Mike. As for the rugby….well the less said the better.
Take care Mike.
Thanks Archie, and your right about saying as little as possible about the Rugby ;)
Take care
Mike
Mike Waldt Yes, I agree too.
baconsoda LOL ;) Brendan.
Mike, your beginners guides are great. You probably have many more experienced people watching this and they may feel it's too long.. but, consider you have said "Beginners Guide" the nay sayers should take that into account. I'm a beginner.. truly a beginner as you can count my projects on less than two hands. For ME, the length of the guides are excellent.. as is your detailed description of what you are doing and why. Please make additions to your Beginners Guide series as they help me make sense of the "how's".
Thank you for your kind words, I really appreciate them my friend
Take care
Mike
Hi Mike.
Thanks for your fantastic vids.
Treating myself to a small garden workshop this year and can not wait to try my hand at turning.
Picking up lots of info from you guys here.
Regards
Paul
Thanks for your support Paul, great news that you are starting turning soon, let me know how things progress with the workshop. Any questions, don't hesitate to ask mate.
Take care
Mike
Great tutorial thank you for sharing. The wet towel to swell the fit is a great idea. I definitely need to practice your methods.
Thank you Dan much appreciated my friend.
Excellent instructional video for beginners. Thanks Mike.
Hi Ray, glad you enjoyed it.
Cheers
Mike
I wish I had your video when I was struggling with boxes.
Good job.
Alan
Thanks Alan, that's a nice thing to say, especially from one who has so much talent.
Take care
Mike
Mike the video was great. I recently bought my lathe and have been turning pens and such. Your video made me want to try to make a one. My first box turned out decent. Thank you for the great video.
Glad you found it useful Glen, really pleased to hear it.
Cheers
Mine
Mike your video is very informative. I received a wood lathe from my Dad when he passed and am trying to get it set up for some hobby work. You have helped me immensely. Thank you and may God Bless.
I'm so pleased to hear that you have found some of my videos helpful. Enjoy this wonderful craft.
Take care
Mike
Great demo Mike, I'm just an observing wood turner so far but I've watched a few videos previously and still picked up a lot of tips there. Thanks for you vid!
Thanks Andy much appreciated.
Another great video Mike. Great looking box. Can't wait to try making one. My daughter has already spoken for it before it's turned so I guess I'll be doing it until I get it right, ha. Thanks again for sharing.
Thanks Fred, you'd better keep at it, until it's done my friend, you know what daughters are like, well I know what mine's like.....lol.
Thanks also for your support mate.
Take care
Mike
Great instruction and fantastic little box! You are doing a good job with your beginning woodturning series. You da man!
Cheers, Brett
Thanks Brett, I really appreciate your kind words.
U Da Man 2.....lol
Take care my friend
Mike
thanks for taking your time for us "beginners"
I enjoy your teaching videos, it has given me great confidence. Thanks so much.
Glad you find them useful Glenn.
Thanks for watching and your support.
Cheers
M
Glad you find them useful Glenn.
Thanks for watching and your support.
Cheers
Mike
Great video well done. I don't really understand why some people dislikes such informative video. I totally enjoyed watching it. I wish I could've done something like this. Thank you Mike!
+A. Rosanna Sumeyl
Thank you
Cheers
mike
Great video. I'm just learning about turning and can't wait to start actually doing it!!
+Kendra W
Thank you Kendra....be warned, it is very addictive :)
Cheers
Mike
Don't ever apologize. Your content is great
Thanks Shaun
Nice work, Mike, thank you. Yes, I subscribed; I look forward to more videos from you!
Appreciate your tip about sanding lightly. Up to now I used too much force.
Bill
Olympia WA USA
Thanks Bill, and I appreciate it that you subscribed.
Take care
Mike
Wow! I'm learning so much. Actually, like it's been said before, I prefer longer videos as well. Thank you for the teachings.
+AandB1998
Thanks again Brian
Cheers
Mike
Thanks for these videos. I've just got my first lathe and am devouring your content to get me started on my wood turning journey. I may even give this box a go tonight!
And here is the finished result, not too shabby for my first turning project :) instagram.com/p/BRwW3DbDDq0/
Thank you for watching. look forward to seeing the box you do.
Cheers
Mike
An excellent job Gomisan, I wish my first attempt had been half as good...well done Sir :)
Take care
Mike
Thanks Mike.
As a potential turner in the next couple of weeks, I find your videos very interesting and I like your approach to teaching.
I didn't have a clue as to how to do this until now.
JimE
blackemmons I sincerely hope you enjoy this great craft Jim, and thank you for your kind words and support.
Take care
Mike
Brilliant! I hope I'll get a hold of the necessary woodturning tools some day, so that I can give this a go.
+Cetoniinae
I'm sure you'll enjoy it, if you ever decide to take the plunge :)
Cheers
Mike
K Stegall My pleasure, and thanks for watching
Cheers
Mike
God Bless Mike Waldt and his family :) Thank you, I really enjoy this.
Excellent quality teaching thanks for the extra time spent on the little things, like the cardboard and paper towels . Second nature to a veteran turner, I could have gone years before figuring it out .
Thank you Bob, very much appreciated.
Take care
Mike
I really liked the length of this video, because it gave you the time to not only show us what to do, but to explain all the whys and whatfores. Thanks so much for all your time and effort. :)
Leslie Jonsson Thank you Leslie, I appreciate your support, and words of encouragement.
Take care
Mike
Great instruction, listening to your voice reminds me of my industrial arts teacher from 30 years ago, good memories and a good video keep them coming
Thank you Alfred, for your kind comments, and support.
Take care
Mike