IM GIVING THIS PIECE AWAY TO THE FIRST PERSON WHO CAN GUESS HOW MANY TIMES I HAD TO SHARPEN MY TOOLS WHILE MAKING THIS. leave your answer below. Happy guessing.
I'm retired but I spent half of my working life in engineering. I worked with many metals, some you wouldn't believe but...I would never have tried to turn brass by hand on a wood lathe...especially using a parting off tool. BRILLIANT! Your a craftsman sir!
DJ Moss you spent half your life in engineering, but never realised cock and watchmakers use lathes similar to wood lathes and cut with gravers? Did you think this guy just invented this? 🤦♂️🤦♂️ Theres nothing new here!
Brass is the best to turn by hand in my opinion, I started turning it when I was 15 in my dads machine company. Brass for the most part is self lubricating and that’s what allows free form turning with our tools that are mild steel to hss, the lubricant slows the edge dulling down and helps with chatter. Most soft metals can be turned by hand with a flow of coolant on the piece and cutting edge, replicating brass in a sense, steel can be slowly turned by hand with a constant oil drip on the piece and cutting edge but it’s horribly slow. I’m a machinist by heritage but a woodworker at heart, turning metal first by hand taught me boundaries that a lot of wood turner’s would never try or think of, I mainly turn big stuff that’s hard, occasionally brass & aluminum for a project and recently my wife’s rotors off her Acadia, in my opinion it’s all about the lubrication and matching it to the item turned. It can absolutely all be turned by hand, but there a big break when it’s a waste of time and money to do so.
Have you tried aluminium? Glad you enjoyed it. I reckon you will like my latest vid. Could win yourself some kit 😊👍🏻 ruclips.net/video/9C0q_VLZrhc/видео.html
I don’t work with wood (or brass) and honestly I don’t have a workshop of my own. But I just gotta say I love watching your woodturning videos. I love seeing what you make.
I am a Tool and Die maker by trade and wood working as a hobby. Brass is very tricky and if you are not careful it will climb or suck up the tool. You my friend are a master with the tools and talent that is fun to watch. As to the sharpening of your tools I doubt you did, brass turning is most often done with a negative rake on the cutting edge. Drill bits are always dubbed off to keep it from being sucked into the brass as you attempt to drill it. Your ability to cut and shape brass free handed with a tool is awesome, and without a doubt proof of many years of experience. Well done my friend!
Thanks buddy. It was a very interesting experiment and I think it’s clear to see throughout the video that I start to get a feel for it as the video progresses and it becomes easier to remove larger shavings. It was lots of fun to play with. I’d love to say I recommend everyone gives it a go but I can’t recommend it as I know this could be extremely dangerous with the slightest lapse in concentration. But if one willing to trust their ability to keep a mind full eye on their own actions in the present…. Then “one” may find this an enjoyable experiment. 😊👍🏻
Jack, I have never seen anyone free hand parting off metal with a parting tool, or shape brass free hand. Brass is a softer metal than steel, but that is still some great work and skills. The finished product is once again awesome, well done!
Its awesome when you see someone sand all the tool marks out of a wooden piece then polish it and buff it, but when you see someone do the same to a brass piece the satisfaction you get when you see it gleaming is unlimited, its absolutely astounding, there just aren't enough words to praise your achievements !!!
@@JackMackWoodturning I'm ok with wood turning (nothing near your standard) but i definitely wouldn't have the guts to try brass, i mean like a big hardwood chunk can potentially cause quite a bit of damage so erm ill just admire it from afar ........but seriously, kudos to you mate !!!!
Not sure what to say to a Master! Amazing Jack! I have collected wonderful one of a kind boxes for years, so precious, usually vintage as this will be in time. What a treasure it will be and forever! Such wonderful work and skill my man! You and the family be well on this US holiday weekend! Thank you Jack!
I have seen brass being turned, and it always fascinates me. But i have not seen brass turned using wood turning tools. This is incredible! It is good to see you taking on other mediums to turn, fantastic work Jack!
Very beautiful result Jack. From some of the video at the extreme speeds you lapsed, this seems it must have been a disarmingly lengthy project when compared with a wood counterpart.
I did not.. we have brass door knobs in our house which are very old indeed and the look they get from oxidisation plus use is priceless. I hope whoever ends up with this box will let it develop the same patina.
Omg how gorgeous. What a stunning piece of work. I think your tools were sharpened at least 200 times. Even if I don’t win it I have enjoyed this video so much. It’s amazing to watch metal being turned.
What a brilliant turn it has turned out really nice you really are clever. I reckon you sharpened your tools about 100 times. I love what you have made you are one of my favourite turner's
@@JackMackWoodturning I'm a machinist's apprentice 1½ year in with some prior experience. I know brass is soft and chips easy (free-machining) but even so, I would never have guessed you could go so deep with a gouging iron :P
Very cool! Just bought a big chunk of aluminum to try turning on lathe and was wondering whether I was going to have to use carbide. Looks like normal hss lathe tools do the trick. (Albeit with lots of sharpening) Once again you show what’s possible!
So beautiful….though watching you put on the polish reminded me of putting brasso on every brass fitting on the aircraft carrier 40 years ago. I will have to make a bell for old times sake.
Kitty Hawk when I first enlisted in ‘82. I was in the deck department and we polished, chipped, painted, handled lines and stood watch. Great experience for a young person. Later I was aircrew on the Coral Sea.
@@JackMackWoodturning you’re welcome. I think it’s beautiful all on its own. But be nice to display with lid leaning on the side with my Yahtzee dice :) I’m fine beauty in the simple things .
Very nice. Watchmaker's lathes operate very much like woodturning lathes, hand-held tools cutting from a rest are the rule rather than mounting them in a block, but I've never seen it done on such a grand scale.
113 time total for all your tools used for both the bottom and top and better you then me.....LOL But I sure enjoy watching and thanks for sharing that part of your life with us
I need to have you bring that machine over to my house 🏘️ when it's time to polish my Silver. Sincerely Yours 🤠 Mr Severance, "The Cake 😋 🍰🎂 🥳🎉 Man", "Succulent 🪴 Collector", and "Teacup's & Saucer's Set's and Teapot 🫖 Collector". What a Transformation!
Crackin' job Jack. Metals are fascinating materials to work. I haven't tried to do what you've done on a wood lathe, but I "found" some brass bushes, 3 1/4" long with an I.D. of 1" The O.D. is 1 1/4" . 1/8" wall thickness that I used for ferrules on some handles on my tools. Nice and beefy to cut with a hacksaw on the lathe. I also scored it first with a home made parting tool made from a machine hacksaw blade. Yep, you're the man, man. Always thinking out of the box. Hmm, I wonder what we'll be up to in 20 years. Best regards. 🙃
IM GIVING THIS PIECE AWAY TO THE FIRST PERSON WHO CAN GUESS HOW MANY TIMES I HAD TO SHARPEN MY TOOLS WHILE MAKING THIS.
leave your answer below. Happy guessing.
4
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12
26
I'm retired but I spent half of my working life in engineering. I worked with many metals, some you wouldn't believe but...I would never have tried to turn brass by hand on a wood lathe...especially using a parting off tool. BRILLIANT! Your a craftsman sir!
Thanks DJ. What was your favourite metal to turn? Iv’e been debating melting some scrap jewellery and doing something with gold 👍🏻😊
@@JackMackWoodturning Yep...GOLD. It's amazing and I can't wait to see what you do with it. Remember...even the swarf is valuable :-)
What metals did you work with that I wouldn't believe?
DJ Moss you spent half your life in engineering, but never realised cock and watchmakers use lathes similar to wood lathes and cut with gravers? Did you think this guy just invented this? 🤦♂️🤦♂️ Theres nothing new here!
@@TheDeepDiveLLC grass
Brass is the best to turn by hand in my opinion, I started turning it when I was 15 in my dads machine company. Brass for the most part is self lubricating and that’s what allows free form turning with our tools that are mild steel to hss, the lubricant slows the edge dulling down and helps with chatter. Most soft metals can be turned by hand with a flow of coolant on the piece and cutting edge, replicating brass in a sense, steel can be slowly turned by hand with a constant oil drip on the piece and cutting edge but it’s horribly slow. I’m a machinist by heritage but a woodworker at heart, turning metal first by hand taught me boundaries that a lot of wood turner’s would never try or think of, I mainly turn big stuff that’s hard, occasionally brass & aluminum for a project and recently my wife’s rotors off her Acadia, in my opinion it’s all about the lubrication and matching it to the item turned. It can absolutely all be turned by hand, but there a big break when it’s a waste of time and money to do so.
Have you tried aluminium? Glad you enjoyed it. I reckon you will like my latest vid. Could win yourself some kit 😊👍🏻
ruclips.net/video/9C0q_VLZrhc/видео.html
I don’t work with wood (or brass) and honestly I don’t have a workshop of my own. But I just gotta say I love watching your woodturning videos. I love seeing what you make.
Amazing. So glad you enjoy watching
I am a Tool and Die maker by trade and wood working as a hobby. Brass is very tricky and if you are not careful it will climb or suck up the tool. You my friend are a master with the tools and talent that is fun to watch. As to the sharpening of your tools I doubt you did, brass turning is most often done with a negative rake on the cutting edge. Drill bits are always dubbed off to keep it from being sucked into the brass as you attempt to drill it. Your ability to cut and shape brass free handed with a tool is awesome, and without a doubt proof of many years of experience. Well done my friend!
Thanks buddy. It was a very interesting experiment and I think it’s clear to see throughout the video that I start to get a feel for it as the video progresses and it becomes easier to remove larger shavings. It was lots of fun to play with. I’d love to say I recommend everyone gives it a go but I can’t recommend it as I know this could be extremely dangerous with the slightest lapse in concentration.
But if one willing to trust their ability to keep a mind full eye on their own actions in the present…. Then “one” may find this an enjoyable experiment. 😊👍🏻
Wow! Absolutely beautiful
Jack, I have never seen anyone free hand parting off metal with a parting tool, or shape brass free hand. Brass is a softer metal than steel, but that is still some great work and skills. The finished product is once again awesome, well done!
Thanks a lot man. It was easier than expected. Iv’e been debating doing gold but it may be rather pricey 🤣
I didn't even think this would be possible, super impressive
Me too . Turns out it is
Never would've occurred to me. Brass is softer than steel. Thank you for sharing. Have a blessed day.
Thanks Calvin. Glad you enjoyed it buddy. What would you keep inside?
Its awesome when you see someone sand all the tool marks out of a wooden piece then polish it and buff it, but when you see someone do the same to a brass piece the satisfaction you get when you see it gleaming is unlimited, its absolutely astounding, there just aren't enough words to praise your achievements !!!
Thanks man. Much appreciated. Will you give it a try?
@@JackMackWoodturning I'm ok with wood turning (nothing near your standard) but i definitely wouldn't have the guts to try brass, i mean like a big hardwood chunk can potentially cause quite a bit of damage so erm ill just admire it from afar ........but seriously, kudos to you mate !!!!
Thanks alot man. Much appreciated 😊👍🏻👌🏻🙏
Not sure what to say to a Master! Amazing Jack! I have collected wonderful one of a kind boxes for years, so precious, usually vintage as this will be in time. What a treasure it will be and forever! Such wonderful work and skill my man! You and the family be well on this US holiday weekend! Thank you Jack!
Thanks David. Much appreciated man. Hope you had a great weekend 😊👍🏻
Unbelievable! No limits for Jack! Chapeau!
😆😆😆
I always wanted to turn brass and now I don't have to after I helped you here.
Nice turn,
Lee
I have seen brass being turned, and it always fascinates me. But i have not seen brass turned using wood turning tools. This is incredible! It is good to see you taking on other mediums to turn, fantastic work Jack!
Thanks Alex. I must admit I had no idea if it would work.. it ended up being extremely enjoyable. 😊
The fact that you blurred out your own face on the brass as you polished it absolutely cracked me up 🤣 very nice work.
So beautiful ❤I wish I seen this video earlier when the competition was running. Who ever wore this is so lucky 🍀
What would your guess have been?
@@JackMackWoodturning definitely upward of 50 times
Remove the 5 and you have the right answer
@@JackMackWoodturning what you mean you never had to sharpen them at all
At least 30.. very neat build. Never would have guessed you could do this.
Thanks terry. It was a fun one to do.
Be sure to pop your answer in the pinned comment thread so that it’s not missed 👍🏻
Very beautiful result Jack.
From some of the video at the extreme speeds you lapsed, this seems it must have been a disarmingly lengthy project when compared with a wood counterpart.
That's completely mad, but so absolutely satisfying to watch. Beautiful work sir. You're a genius.
Haha. I’m flattered. Thanks buddy. What would you use this for ?
This channel is the quintessence of "binge-worthy." 💕
👍🏻
Absolutely amazing.
Thanks Lamb. Have you seen this done before?
Brilliant work, had to be seen to be believed. Eleven times for your tool sharpening. Tony
Guess again T 😊👍🏻
Jaw dropping gorgeous!
Thank you
I love how brass looks when it's polished. Nice work.
Me too. Have you polished it before?
This actually looks like a ton of fun. I was hoping you used the whole piece. So awesome
Thanks F. Have you turned metal before?
Awesome! Thank you for the inspiration 🙏
The ribbons from 3:15 to 3:25 you definitely have to put them in clear resin now lol. How cool is that.
Haha thanks F. I have kept them in a jar for such an occasion 👍🏻😊
I would have kept them to put on a Xmas present!!! Maybe too sharp...hum...
WOW..... What work. I could watch these for hours. Thank you so much
Thanks B. Glad you enjoyed it. Have you watched any more of my vids?
Now, that’s impressive!
Thank you Brenda. What would you use it for ?
@@JackMackWoodturning not sure. I’m sort of a minimalist so I don’t have a lot of Knick knacks around my house
Salt ?
Maybe
😊
Hi Jack, ooooh! super shiny ooooooooft! can only guess too many times! great watch. Cheers Will.
Cheers will. She sure shined up nice ey? What would you use this for ?
@@JackMackWoodturning I would keep the best crystals i find in the fields here have you seen some on my videos?
So cool! When the polish came off... amazing!
It polishes so nice… if only wood was as easy 🤣
@@JackMackWoodturning did you coat it with something to keep it from oxidizing?
I did not.. we have brass door knobs in our house which are very old indeed and the look they get from oxidisation plus use is priceless. I hope whoever ends up with this box will let it develop the same patina.
Beautiful piece of work. People forget that before metal lathes all the was were wood type lathes to turn everything.
Nice one D. Have you turned metal?
Omg how gorgeous. What a stunning piece of work. I think your tools were sharpened at least 200 times. Even if I don’t win it I have enjoyed this video so much. It’s amazing to watch metal being turned.
It was a little lower.. Glad you enjoyed the vid. Thanks for watching Sue 😊👍🏻😉
Шикарно!!! Слов нет!!! Bravo!!!👍👍👍👏👏👏
I’m sorry I can not translate this comment
@@JackMackWoodturning Amazing!!!Wow!!!You are a wonderful man!!!
As always, great job. I really loved how the piece just leaped out at you once it was polished.
Thanks buddy. Can you pop your guess in the pinned comment so that I don’t miss it.
@@JackMackWoodturning done :)
Always keeping it fresh. Thanks for another great video.
Thanks Randy. Glad you enjoyed it buddy
I can't get over the things you make. Awesome, Jack!
Thanks Bex. Much appreciated. What would you keep inside?
@@JackMackWoodturning Silver rings!!!!!
That would be a nice contrast 😊👍🏻
17 times. Amazing. Didn’t know it was possible.
Thanks.. me too till I tried it. Could you pop this answer in the pinned comment thread so that I don’t miss it 👍🏻
This is cool didn't think u could work on brass like this
Me too till I gave it a shot 👍🏻
Wowww it’s so beautiful!! Can you please make more brass or shiny metal pieces?? I could watch this all day.
Debating a gold one! Can’t afford it at the moment 🤣
I've turned a lot of brass on a metal lathe, that's a hell of a great job Jack. Beautiful work as usual.
Cheers mark. Very different thing on a wood lathe 😆😉
@@JackMackWoodturning oh yeah for sure.
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing 👍
No probs B. What would you use it for? 😊👍🏻
Absolutely beautiful and unique. Thank you for sharing.
No probs Eileen. What metal would you like to see next?
Damn never would of thought to use brass like that but I love the results beautiful little keepsake box great job
Cheers Shane
Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻
Are you going to try this ?
@@JackMackWoodturning don't have the tools but if I did I would I'd make a little box like that for my great Grandfather's pocket watch
That was fun……way cool!
Thanks D. I don’t think the metal turners are happy
What a brilliant turn it has turned out really nice you really are clever. I reckon you sharpened your tools about 100 times. I love what you have made you are one of my favourite turner's
Thanks Amanda, you’re one of my favourite commenters. Haha. Bit high on your estimations. 😊
I'm actually impressed that you can achieve such a depth of cut with hand tools.
Thanks P. Are you a metal worker?
@@JackMackWoodturning I'm a machinist's apprentice 1½ year in with some prior experience. I know brass is soft and chips easy (free-machining) but even so, I would never have guessed you could go so deep with a gouging iron :P
Sharpened your tools 22 times. Enjoyed the video!
Guess again!
Imagine doing this 2000 years ago, you'd be the most important human on earth
😆
Incredible. 👍👍👍.
Thanks Mo. What would you use it for?
I will gift it to my wife.... 😄😄😄
Omg that is absolutely gorgeous,thanks for sharing
I think you’ll like my latest video:
ruclips.net/video/OcVLfBuQrAc/видео.html
I really love that your able to turn this! It was very amazing!!
Thanks buddy
@@JackMackWoodturning your very welcome my friend.
Awesome. Thanks for sharing this.
No sweat. Thanks for watching 😊👍🏻
Very cool! Just bought a big chunk of aluminum to try turning on lathe and was wondering whether I was going to have to use carbide. Looks like normal hss lathe tools do the trick. (Albeit with lots of sharpening)
Once again you show what’s possible!
Hey Ken. Traditional tools are all you will need for sure. Just take it slow and edge your way in. No deep cuts. You’ll love it 👍🏻
So pretty very nice work again your amazing talented man well done thank you for showing us 👏👍🤗👏👍🤗
Thanks L. Much appreciated. What would you use it for?
Beautiful job! Who'da thunk you could turn solid metal on a wood lathe! You obviously - I love your work, but I'm in awe of your imagination!
Very nice work. The brass was so smooth and highly polished we could see your face in the reflection. That was pretty cool. Well done. 😊 👍 🇦🇺
Thanks J. Just as well I had my mask on or my secret identity would have been revealed. 🤣
@@JackMackWoodturning 😂 😂 😂 😂
That's so pretty!
Молодец! 😄 Спасибо огромное 💪👍
It is fun to see what you will make. Love the videos.
Thanks M. Have you seen Brass turned before?
That's so amazing and your projects look as good as one's done on a metal lathe. Thanks for sharing your idea and talents with us!
So beautiful….though watching you put on the polish reminded me of putting brasso on every brass fitting on the aircraft carrier 40 years ago. I will have to make a bell for old times sake.
That sounds like a laborious task. Which aircraft carrier were you working on ?
Kitty Hawk when I first enlisted in ‘82. I was in the deck department and we polished, chipped, painted, handled lines and stood watch. Great experience for a young person. Later I was aircrew on the Coral Sea.
Amazing 👏
Thanks rose. What would you use this for ?
Awesome.
Thanks Mike. What is your pic?
Way to go Jack 👍. I’ve want to turn brass on my lathe. That was fun to watch. 👏
I do hope you Give it a go.. but be careful, I see this holding a great deal of risks.
You know what they say if doesn’t feel safe don’t do it, but I’m sure I’ll try it one of these days. 👍
Risk assessments my friend.. if it doesn’t feel safe, assess it, adapt it, make it safe.
I’d love to see your results 👍🏻
Very unique and cool!
I'll guess 7.
That's a cool piece Jack.
Thanks buddy. Be sure to pop your answer on the pinned comment thread so I don’t miss it.
Very nice!!
Thanks buddy
Beautiful trinket box! Love the medium you used to make it!
There were times when it sounded like fingers going down a chalkboard and I cringed!
Me too! Haha. 😊👍🏻
Very interesting
Thanks K. Have you worked with metal?
Absolutely gorgeous
Thanks Angela, what would you use it for?
@@JackMackWoodturning you’re welcome.
I think it’s beautiful all on its own. But be nice to display with lid leaning on the side with my Yahtzee dice :)
I’m fine beauty in the simple things .
F/A you totally Rocked that one brother
Thanks G. Much appreciated man. Was easier than I anticipated 😊👍🏻
Now THAT’S just showing off!
That is absolutely amazing and beautiful!!!! 💚
Thanks V. Glad you enjoyed it. What would you keep inside?
My everyday jewelry 💚
Ah that’s a lovely idea 💡
For a lovely piece of artwork!!
😊👍🏻😉
I would assume that you sharpened each tool at least 12 times. Awesome vessel!!!! Jack - Jack
Lower! 🤣
this time I am shocked. just unexpected. we always seeing you made all pieces by Woods.
but this time you trying brass. very beautiful change.
Thanks buddy. Will you be trying something similar?
@@JackMackWoodturning Yes ofcourse.
Brilliant!
Cheers buddy.. you going to give it a go ?
I’ve got too many other hobbies going.😬
I really enjoy watching your videos though. You are very talented.👍🏻
Просто чудо! Спасибо вам. Я очень люблю смотреть на такую работу.
Beautiful little box
Thanks Tommy
Absolutely beautiful work!!👏🏾
Just beautiful 😍
Thanks S. What do you design?
Beautiful !
Greatest Job !
You are the master of masters in this, wonderful
Stunning
5 min in, I'm like is he making a doorknob?? lol Nice work!
😆.. it could have been
Absolutely beautiful Sir. I hope my guess of 27 wins. My wife's Birthday is in two weeks. LOL
Holy hell. Boys got skills. Side note the puppy went bonkers as you turned the brass. She does fine with wood and resign 😂
Those shavings would be beautiful in a resin vase!
It is on my list. Great minds think alike. I would like to do gold. Might be pricey though. What do you think?
@@JackMackWoodturning probably spendy, but beautiful!
Would need to catch every shaving 😆
Very nice. Watchmaker's lathes operate very much like woodturning lathes, hand-held tools cutting from a rest are the rule rather than mounting them in a block, but I've never seen it done on such a grand scale.
Thanks D. Ive never seen a watch making lathe 😊👍🏻
Fantastic art! 23
113 time total for all your tools used for both the bottom and top and better you then me.....LOL But I sure enjoy watching and thanks for sharing that part of your life with us
No probs R. Guess again though. Miles off 🤣👍🏻😊
I need to have you bring that machine over to my house 🏘️ when it's time to polish my Silver.
Sincerely Yours 🤠 Mr Severance,
"The Cake 😋 🍰🎂 🥳🎉 Man",
"Succulent 🪴 Collector", and "Teacup's & Saucer's Set's and Teapot 🫖 Collector".
What a Transformation!
Awesome 👍
Cheers Phil. Will you be giving this a go ?
@@JackMackWoodturning probably not bud not that good at the mo 👍
Awesome, more like this!
My crow eyes are going crazy. ✨
Crow eyes?
@@JackMackWoodturning They say crows like shiny objects and I was enjoying the shine of the brass. ☺
Crackin' job Jack. Metals are fascinating materials to work. I haven't tried to do what you've done on a wood lathe, but I "found" some brass bushes, 3 1/4" long with an I.D. of 1" The O.D. is 1 1/4" . 1/8" wall thickness that I used for ferrules on some handles on my tools. Nice and beefy to cut with a hacksaw on the lathe. I also scored it first with a home made parting tool made from a machine hacksaw blade. Yep, you're the man, man. Always thinking out of the box. Hmm, I wonder what we'll be up to in 20 years. Best regards. 🙃
Haha cheers John . Man, who knows where we’ll be in 20 years .. hopefully just turning beautiful traditional forms from exquisite green wood. 😎
@@JackMackWoodturning Here's hoping. 🤨
Top job Jack, I reckon a re sharp maybe x4. Always wondered what it would be like turning metal on a wood lathe. Take care, John
Nice one John. Guessed a little high bud. It was much easier to turn than I expected 😊👍🏻
Amazing.
Thanks buddy. You going to give this a try ?
Nope. I’m still learning to make sawdust. @@JackMackWoodturning
Fascinating and beautiful👌
Thanks G. What would you use it for?
@@JackMackWoodturning only as an ornament👌
Very nice project. Sharpen as needed.
Or as not needed… 😉