Begin Box Making on the Lathe - A Video Class on making The Acorn Box

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  • čas přidán 30. 07. 2024
  • In my opinion box turning is the pinnacle of the turning craft. You can make boxes with any kind of grain orientation from a huge variety of materials. You can also: segment, nest, layer, pierce, burn, inlay, carve, ..... it pulls in so much from all the other areas of turning. Even the best in the industry still have avenues to learn more in the world of box making. Yet you can successfully make a box as a beginner too. I believe the acorn is the best form to learn the basics of box making. So come along as I walk you through a lesson on basic box making.
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Komentáře • 314

  • @cynthialemus2591
    @cynthialemus2591 Před 4 lety +17

    I cannot thank you enough for your in depth videos. I have learned so much from you.

  • @WithTheGrain527
    @WithTheGrain527 Před 3 lety +6

    such a good project to do :) I made one for my daughter, she keeps 2 acorns in it :D

  • @kellogs101101
    @kellogs101101 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Getting so much from your videos. Great instructor and efforts are very much appreciated. Ill be checking your website. Thanks

  • @toonybrain
    @toonybrain Před 4 lety +1

    Now I’m eager to get on the lathe and make an acorn box. Thanks for sharing your advice, guidance, and boundless enthusiasm.

  • @kylethomas6781
    @kylethomas6781 Před 4 lety +1

    Saw this video and couldn't wait to watch it...loved the first Acorn box. Thanks

  • @angryroo2337
    @angryroo2337 Před 4 lety +8

    Thank you, thank you, thank you. I loved the overload of info, the more the better for me. I learned a ton from this.

  • @dragonangel1786
    @dragonangel1786 Před 4 lety +9

    You're a great teacher, man.

  • @walonguy111
    @walonguy111 Před 4 lety +1

    You are an awesome teacher, love the video. Thank you !

  • @briandeal8927
    @briandeal8927 Před 2 lety

    “There’s a Christmas”. Yes there is!!! And getting done with an awesome project feels like Christmas morning each time.

  • @guntherkratt1979
    @guntherkratt1979 Před 4 lety

    Very well explained. Thank you! As soon as possible, I will see what I have lying around in my shop an start to make an acorn box

  • @Ronbob59
    @Ronbob59 Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you. I am a new turner and learning so much from you! You are a natural teacher.

  • @gsmith8234
    @gsmith8234 Před 2 lety

    When younger turners come to hang out in my shop, I always recommend they follow you. Keep up the good work

  • @gerardpeyrouty2216
    @gerardpeyrouty2216 Před 3 lety

    Very clear ! Very clean ! Beautiful lesson by a great teacher !
    Thank you very much!

  • @just-dl
    @just-dl Před 4 lety

    Beautiful! Thank you for the lesson!!!!

  • @DZNTZ
    @DZNTZ Před 2 lety +1

    Yeah, thanks a LOT man. I impregnated my rag like you said, and now the rag’s father is threatening to hurt me if I don’t make an honest rag of her before the little rag in the oven comes.
    But seriously, thanks for this. I’m a noob, and this is the project that FINALLY made me buy a 4-jaw chuck. I’ve been doing workarounds using hot glue, etc. but decided the time had come to invest in the proper tool. Can’t wait to start on this acorn box! (I’m thinking Walnut with a Cherry cap) Thanks again! Liked and subbed, really enjoy your channel.

    • @buxtor
      @buxtor Před 2 lety

      Best comment EVER! Love how even though there was a 'rag' involved, the period jokes could write themselves, but you, good sir, chose the high road with the impregnation instead.

  • @chantalfontenot9114
    @chantalfontenot9114 Před 3 lety

    These little acorns are soooooo precious!!!!

  • @daiprout323
    @daiprout323 Před 4 lety +2

    Shawn, I've been loving your videos for eighteen months or more now. On Friday I bought a Coronet Herald, you've flattened out the learning curve for me with your explanation of transferable skills. Within 48 hours I'd managed a few beads and coves and a simple chalice. Today I'm having a go at this box. Thank you, so much!

  • @stevesaturnation
    @stevesaturnation Před 3 lety

    You are such a treasure trove of great knowledge. I love seeing your videos and seeing your Dad pop up with some mushrooms here and there as well.

  • @SV_Sangha
    @SV_Sangha Před 3 lety +2

    Now THAT was a great teaching video!! Thank you, and I like the way and speed you walk thru the scenarios and situations, along with alternative or error explanations.... great job! Glad I found your channel!!

  • @MrBill0523
    @MrBill0523 Před 4 lety +1

    What a GREAT lesson Shawn!! Thank you! ~ Bill

  • @colinnelson225
    @colinnelson225 Před 4 lety +2

    I have been enjoying your videos for the last few days. You're great at working with wood and with your audience. Thanks for putting yourself out here for us, hope youtube it makes you some extra coin too. You're the kind of person that I'd love to be friends with.

  • @stephaniephillips5945
    @stephaniephillips5945 Před 4 lety +2

    The Steve Irwin of the turning world!!! Love your videos.

    • @wortheffort
      @wortheffort  Před 4 lety +2

      Uh, his subject got him in the end.... (too soon?)

    • @stephaniephillips5945
      @stephaniephillips5945 Před 4 lety +1

      Stay away from turning under water. Lmao. You'll be fine.
      Got my shirt. Sooooo many complements.

  • @gregorydale7817
    @gregorydale7817 Před 4 lety +3

    Shawn, you are The MAN! I'm a new woodturner and I'm sure you can guess get frustrated often, but you're a great teacher because you're inspiring. Keep em coming bro! #favoritesubscrptionever

  • @cigarsmoka9741
    @cigarsmoka9741 Před 3 lety +1

    You really go in depth with your explanation of how and why you do things a certain way. I’m an intermediate turner and I’ve made some very nice boxes but I still learned a few things. Thanks for a great video, one of the best on YT for box making.

  • @gpickle318
    @gpickle318 Před 3 lety

    I loved the detailed explanations of every technique. Thanks. I will be viewing this as I do an acorn on my lathe.

  • @woodfather
    @woodfather Před 3 lety +3

    Shawn that was amazing, really fantastic instructable. I made my first acorn this morning by watching you, and copying (albeit with carbide tools), and then after dinner decided I had to try again, they both came out really nice and I kinda can't believe that I made them 😂 Can't wait to have another go at it! Thanks again, wonderful video!

  • @paulsimmons390
    @paulsimmons390 Před 2 lety

    Your great detail and patience in showing such precise detail is just what I need to start to male acorn boxes. thank you so much

  • @dmitrikrasnokutski3985

    Can't wait till weekend to try this! Thanks heaps for a great lesson.

  • @PPGExplorer
    @PPGExplorer Před 4 lety +1

    You are an amazing teacher and an inspiration for anyone that wants to get into this hobby. I cannot wait to start. Thank you for doing this channel.

  • @stephenedwards3348
    @stephenedwards3348 Před 4 lety +1

    Can't stop watching your videos. I think I might make a bowl of these "if I can" for a table center piece. Thank you for your time spent showing us all.

  • @torchmd
    @torchmd Před 3 lety

    I forgot how good you are at this. Thank you.

  • @AndysCornishCreations
    @AndysCornishCreations Před 4 lety

    Hi shawn....after watching your video I am ready to rock and roll into making one of these acorns...thanks..All the best.....Andy

  • @alexyoung3387
    @alexyoung3387 Před 4 lety +1

    Excellent video. Thank you very much for taking the time to do this. I learned a great deal, and intend to try this.

  • @spiritwynd
    @spiritwynd Před 3 lety +3

    I've only been turning for 3 months and I absolutely love your channel! I've learned sooo much from you! You're a natural teacher!
    P.S. my first acorn box was 1.5" tall, and made of oak! Wish I could share a pic!

  • @llg63
    @llg63 Před 2 lety

    Just found these videos today and they are fantastic. Thank you!

  • @marklawrence64
    @marklawrence64 Před 3 lety

    Loved this tutorial. Very informative and motivating. Thanks for sharing 😊👍🏽

  • @MrPete1x
    @MrPete1x Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you, great video and tips

  • @Henry.Bendik
    @Henry.Bendik Před 2 lety

    Wow!! What an excellent tutorial. Thank you sir! 👍👍

  • @pi9090ki
    @pi9090ki Před 2 lety

    Shawn, you are the world best teacher. I learned so much from you. Thank jou very much! Greatings from Belgium.

  • @sheldongerber7305
    @sheldongerber7305 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the inspiring information ! Wanna get into the shop this weekend and give it a try!

  • @atomiczombie22
    @atomiczombie22 Před 4 lety +1

    Another great video Shawn. Thanks! I learned a lot.

  • @ThePumpman317
    @ThePumpman317 Před 3 lety

    Thank you very much for expertise. You don't give yourself enough credit,you have the best videos that I have seen. You have inspired me to jump in and learn more. Thank you very much...

  • @jasongoodrich9055
    @jasongoodrich9055 Před 4 lety +1

    I got my first acorn box done tonight after watching your video. It was perfect timing to make a birthday gift for a coworker. A lot of fun.

  • @umlooad
    @umlooad Před 2 lety

    Very good demo, many thanks for sharing. I now have to go to the workshop and try it out.

  • @gregcox5577
    @gregcox5577 Před 3 lety

    This was really helpful, I just started practicing boxes.

  • @Matt__just_a_guy
    @Matt__just_a_guy Před 4 lety

    just love watching. You make it look to damned easy! but I love the technical explanations. Awesome.

  • @gregjohnson8486
    @gregjohnson8486 Před 3 lety

    I'm a beginner who has been turning for a couple months, making mini bowling pins, mini baseball bats, and spindles. The info and lessons you provide in your videos are outstanding for someone just getting into wood turning. Thank you!!

  • @martinmicucci6075
    @martinmicucci6075 Před 4 lety

    Thank you so much ,for such an informative video !!. One of the best videos of wood turning !!

  • @johnfreeman7005
    @johnfreeman7005 Před 2 lety

    Thanks again, I never thought i would,, but i see the point and now also love boxes . thanks

  • @scottfarnham2717
    @scottfarnham2717 Před 3 lety

    Great video Shawn! Thanks!

  • @scottpetrie8707
    @scottpetrie8707 Před 4 lety

    Buddy as always. Great detail!!!!

  • @twobluestripes
    @twobluestripes Před 2 lety

    This is such a sweet little box. Perfect for purse or backpack items you need to find quickly or protect. As you said, USB or SD cards, but also I can see daily pill boxes, or personally, I like to put jewelry in small boxes for putting on later if I am changing, or if I need to remove jewelry at work and need to keep it safe!

  • @prsearls
    @prsearls Před 3 lety +1

    I'm primarily a bowl turner but you've interested me in trying some boxes. I made several boxes a couple years ago when I was learning spindle turning on my Jet mini. I have many pieces of stock that could be used for boxes. My skill is better now so I'll give it a go and see what happens. I don't sell my work but give them away to family and friends. I find your videos interesting and useful.

  • @claudeelliott3993
    @claudeelliott3993 Před 2 lety

    Really neat video! Well -presented and was certainly a learning curve!! You have the persona of a born teacher. Keep it up and thank you.

  • @berniesouth8578
    @berniesouth8578 Před 3 lety

    Great practical advice. Easy to watch and absorb. It feels like working with a friend and a colleague listening to these.

  • @arthilliker3721
    @arthilliker3721 Před 2 lety

    TERRIFIC !! You give me so much inspiration to try harder things ! I LOVE the lathe just because there are NO limits except my own imagination. I REALLY appreciate your patience to teach us how to learn with confidence !! You may not consider yourself an expert but i darn sure do !! Thank You soooo much !

  • @tpobrienjr
    @tpobrienjr Před 4 lety

    Very good tutorial. No BS, just good technique. I'm inspired....

  • @guylainboulay740
    @guylainboulay740 Před rokem

    Just beautiful! Very good video. Thank you

  • @sweetlandsheatingcooling9039

    That’s a great tutorial. Thanks!

  • @michaelnicholson572
    @michaelnicholson572 Před rokem

    I appreciate the way you tied in previously-developed techniques. The explanation of how you were going to use the gouge to hollow out the nut from the bottom out had me almost yelling at you to just cut from the rim down into the center. Then, I remembered your passing comment about using a supported cut, and it made sense. I'm still skeptical that it's worth the trouble given that you finished the interior with a scraper anyway, but I will definitely give this a try.
    Thanks for taking the time to share.

  • @richarddominguez7817
    @richarddominguez7817 Před 2 lety

    Great job teaching and unravelling some of the terminology confusion! Thanks, Dick Dominguez

  • @AllenGoodman
    @AllenGoodman Před 4 lety

    Very concise,detailed & excellent instructions. Thank you sir !!! 👍👍

  • @waynegilling6048
    @waynegilling6048 Před 6 měsíci

    thank you for your encouragement. I will be trying my new lathe next week and will just try a few bowls before the acorn. thanks again.

  • @kenharris6316
    @kenharris6316 Před rokem

    I was putting the finishing touches on the last piece and put a beautiful spiral half way up. Design change! Fixed it and it still looks like an acorn. Thanks for the GREAT videos!

  • @angelaburt3266
    @angelaburt3266 Před 2 lety

    I love your explanations.

  • @karlpetersen7147
    @karlpetersen7147 Před 3 lety

    Another great educational video. This will make my turning much easier..thanks

  • @gopro2804
    @gopro2804 Před 3 lety

    This was excellent.

  • @nealpatterson6794
    @nealpatterson6794 Před 3 lety +1

    Great videos! I depend on your videos to expand my lathe skills! Thank you!

  • @ec4020
    @ec4020 Před 2 lety

    I just started turning yesterday and had no plan what to make. I ended up making an acorn box with no instructions. The when I got home I found your video. Couldn't subscribe fast enough, really like your presentation and enthusiasm. Looking forward to seeing more.

  • @coswood3454
    @coswood3454 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful box,thanks🤗

  • @autumnknight8710
    @autumnknight8710 Před 2 lety

    EXCELLENT - Please don't stop your details ! Thanx

  • @gracenjuguna7292
    @gracenjuguna7292 Před 4 lety +1

    You have such infectious passion! It's great. V interesting lesson

  • @loucinci3922
    @loucinci3922 Před měsícem

    Enjoyed the video (again). Thanks for sharing

  • @thenamefits_4591
    @thenamefits_4591 Před 4 lety

    Freakin awesome, man. Subscribed👍🏼👍🏼

  • @arturoverde3807
    @arturoverde3807 Před 4 lety +1

    Great video ,good clear information and instructions.......thank you....🇪🇸

  • @stevehogg
    @stevehogg Před rokem

    Great teacher! Thanks!

  • @mountainviewturning5319

    Great video love your boxes

  • @kenharris6316
    @kenharris6316 Před rokem

    It CAN be done! Now my wife wants another one "JUST LIKE IT"! LOL

    • @wortheffort
      @wortheffort  Před rokem

      No two acorns in nature are identical so….

    • @kenharris6316
      @kenharris6316 Před rokem

      @@wortheffort tell my wife that! LOL I done that with pens once. Everybody wanted the same (purple heart / gold) pen I was carrying. Got to be a chore instead of fun. And then there were the lamps. I made my late wife a spalted oak lamp & of course she wanted a pair. And while I was trying to get her to tell me if she wanted tall and skinny or short & fat, I made the mistake of letting her see a video of a colored pencil lamp. Guess what she wanted a PAIR of ?!?! Thanks again for the videos! Great balance of informative and thorough without being boring.

  • @stuartbertles8721
    @stuartbertles8721 Před 3 lety

    Great video...appreciate your willingness to share skill and knowledge. I am a noob and my biggest issue is remembering steps. Your clear and concise methods will help me grow into this. Thanks! Happy New Year!

  • @hilarymackay3227
    @hilarymackay3227 Před rokem

    Thank you for sharing, love you, love your work

  • @thomasnewton9818
    @thomasnewton9818 Před 2 měsíci

    A couple years ago I turned 120 tops in spindle form. I really learned fine tool control.

  • @Ukjon72
    @Ukjon72 Před 4 lety

    Loved the video. Mushrooms are another great learning experience. And sell well!

    • @wortheffort
      @wortheffort  Před 4 lety

      Yep, got a couple videos on making those too.

  • @chessmith5043
    @chessmith5043 Před 4 lety

    Excellent video...you are a great teacher...thank you for taking the time to share your skills.

  • @russellwaite5874
    @russellwaite5874 Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you very much for an interesting and inspiring video. It made me want to go out and have a go at your acorn box. better wait though, it's 11 pm. 🙂 Best wishes from Yorkshire, U K.

  • @johnwoods9995
    @johnwoods9995 Před 9 měsíci

    THanks again. You've inspired me ti get out there and embark on bix making with ths scorn project, just like you dud when I followed your tutorial in making a decent wirkbench, which I've done exactly as you demonstrated, though I dded s glue lam top and leg vise..... Many thanks Shaun, you've inspired me to be brave with projects like these.

  • @brentmoyer2081
    @brentmoyer2081 Před 2 lety

    I appreciate your detail. Thank you so much

  • @suzetteedwards7956
    @suzetteedwards7956 Před 4 lety

    Dang, I feel like I should be paying you. You explain everything so well.
    Now you tell me not to be putting my fingers in those small spaces. 😱😱 Been doing that a lot.
    Thank you SO much for taking your valuable time to do these videos. You have helped this brand new Turner SO very much. ❤❤

  • @viviantapp3870
    @viviantapp3870 Před 2 lety

    Great stuff. Cheers mate !!

  • @turningonadime6477
    @turningonadime6477 Před 4 lety

    Another great tutorial. Thanks

  • @frase1234
    @frase1234 Před 4 lety

    Perfectly Explained, Great Teacher, G'Day from Melbourne Australia

  • @donjuan4087
    @donjuan4087 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for the vid!! Very thorough and helpful.. Subbed!

  • @mirage3rd
    @mirage3rd Před 4 lety

    Excellent tutorial. Thanks a lot

  • @passinthru5992
    @passinthru5992 Před 4 lety

    Great class,thank you

  • @Justfun-ty4we
    @Justfun-ty4we Před 4 lety

    I really enjoyed this video thanks for putting the time and effort into sharing this information 😊

  • @ericjohnson2329
    @ericjohnson2329 Před 3 lety

    I absolutely love your videos! Great teaching style and explanations of things. You remind me of the reincarnate of my old Jr. High shop teacher. I just bought a lathe, watched your 20 minute, $20 dollar bowl video, made a bowl, then made a better bowl and then watched this Acorn video. I made my Acorn yesterday and had a blast! Thanks for what you are sharing via your well done videos!

    • @wortheffort
      @wortheffort  Před 3 lety +1

      continue working on your artisinal hamster bedding ventures.

    • @ericjohnson2329
      @ericjohnson2329 Před 3 lety

      I was just thinking the other day about what can I do with all those shavings.
      Zero to 60 with a few of your videos - 6 acorns, one workbench and 2 bowls. Excellent instructor!!!

  • @geoffedwards9764
    @geoffedwards9764 Před 4 lety

    I enjoy and appreciate your knowledge, skill and enthusiasm for wood craft. I think you are a great teacher and an honest man earning an honest living. As long as you keep creating i will watch, learn and enjoy.... ooh.... and share with others too☺ Thank you mate. Geoff. England.

  • @houtkabouter
    @houtkabouter Před 4 lety

    Thank you for the great video. I learned a lot of it. In the Netherlands we love the ahorns.

  • @vincentfouchi1112
    @vincentfouchi1112 Před 3 lety

    Great video. Thanks

  • @s.o.5582
    @s.o.5582 Před 4 lety

    As a new(ish) turner, the first think I noticed was that really good turners don't give up certain info. This video proved that there are really good people out there, and you sir, are one. Thank you for being a willing teacher.

  • @tombulasok51
    @tombulasok51 Před 2 lety

    The last click is fantastic.