I haven't turned a lidded bowl to this date... but a few hundred bowls instead... How ever its been very enjoyable to watch you turn this fine lidded bowl. Its always nice to watch somebody else turn, as we all turn slightly different and I learnt some this new this time! Many Thanks!
I think it's the perfect piece of wood for this. I wouldn't expect a perfect match with the spalting, so getting it that close is far more impressive than with an easier to match wood. Thanks for the lesson.
You did a lovely job there Mike, the 'simple' boxes are the hardest to get right. I've started putting a burn line on the actual join as one of my two burns, kinda disguises the joint. If you decide to try this just make sure you have enough wood because I lost a couple of pieces where the rebate wall was very thin.
Thanks Chuck - After sanding I apply two coats of Cellulose Sanding Sealer ( 3 parts) mixed with Cellulose Thinners (1 part), cutting back each coat when dried with either 00 00 wire wool or fine sand paper (600 grit), then apply 2 or 3 coats of wax, the first with 00 00 wire wool. Cheers Mike
Really Enjoyed the little sad man with hands in pockets 'actually' peering around, back and forth from 6:30 - 7:40 before he was plucked/splintered from his whole world in the Name of Pill Box! :D Just a silly guy from across the pond. Many Thanks for the video and info, Sir Mike... Cheers
Thanks Mike, and a huge LOL re my little "splinter man". Now you have mentioned it you are spot on my friend :) Take care and thanks for watching. Cheers Mike
Great box ! I did a spalted maple box today and the lid and body looked like it come from 2 different trees! I used the thinnest parting tool they make and it still looked horrible. I will try this method tomorrow. I have the box to my wife since she could care less about what I make! Lol
Thanks David I appreciate your support, as I said in the video, not the best choice of wood for this demo, 'tis all a learning curve ;). Take care Mike
great work. I didn't know you can get down to the detail on aligning the grain. Shows how much I know haha. Ill keep an eye for your next post. Take it easy Mike
As you say the tenons will come with practice, a little bit off at a time, 'till it's just snug. I get most of my wood from trees..............that friends and family want to get rid of. Always in the market for free wood....lol. very thoughtful offer Ian, send me a personal message and we can arrange something. Thanks again Mike
Tidiest work shop I have seen. I live in the USA in Ohio. I have done lots of other wood working, furniture and carvings. My favorite is relief carving. I have started turning wood in the past 2 to 3 months and greatly enjoy it. If I ever make it over to England I would want to meet you had see if Henry Taylor or Robert Sorby, Hamlett have tours. The Lord knows I use their tools enough. I wish Axminster sold in the USA. Ps: your new lathe looks great.
Hi Serge, Thanks for the support. The sanding sealer takes about 5-10 minutes to dry, depending on the conditions in your shop, heat and humidity are the main factors. I thin mine down, which makes the application easier, and aids the drying time. The mix is : Cellulose Sanding Sealer - 3 parts Cellulose Thinners - 1 part Running the lathe will help a little with the drying time. Hope this helps, and thanks for the sub. Take care Mike
@ Guy Bradbury Thanks Guy coming from a master craftsman such as yourself, I am honoured with the compliment. My wife thinks I'm simplicity itself ! Take care
I've not had that problem Scott. I do occasionally however get small strands of wire wool sticking to the inclusions when using this method on burls, so I will use 600 grit sandpaper to cut back the sealer on burls and the like. thanks for the support. Cheers Mike
Hi Mark, thanks for the compliment, I assure you it's not always tidy! It would be a pleasure to meet you if you ever make it over the pond, and yes the lathe is all I hoped for and a bit more. Take care Mike
thanks so much as a new subscriber. carl Jacobsen has told me to watch your videos. tell I saw you pic then I knew who he was talking about . always see your comments on his. as I am new to this world of turning I need all the help I can get thanks for a great video. very nice little box
Thanks Kevin. The mortice and tenon are about 2-3 mm.The size needed depends on the size of the box. I apply the wax at about 500 RPM, and increase the speed to polish. The wax is Chestnut Products Wax 22. Hope this helps Take care Mike
Hi Dougie, Seems like a capable lathe, ideal entry level if space is tight. Axminster do a similarly priced "Hobby" lathe with slightly more swing over the bed, and variable speed, which saves changing the belt each time AH-1218VS is the model, but really the same spec. as the Scheppach apart from that. Hope this helps. Let me know what you decide on. Take care Mike
Hi Kelly, glad you enjoyed it. If I could ask you to watch my video on " A Simple Wax Finish", it covers in detail exactly what i do to achieve this finish. please don't think I'm palming you off in any way. I just think watching it being done with an explanation as well, is more informative. Hope you find it of use. Please let me know. Take care Mike
Thanks, I have never given the actual size of the stock any thought, so I've just measured them, The Sorby is 0.342", the Henry Taylor is 0.427", strange how they differ in size. Cheers Mike
Hi Darren, glad you enjoyed it. If you have a look at my video "A Simple Wax Finish", it goes into detail about how I ally the finish and what's used. Take care Mike
Nice job as ever Mike, thanks for taking the time to share it. Do you have a set ratio for thinning the sanding sealer? I have always used it neat, straight from the tin, but it is beginning to get a bit gloopy now so could probably do with thinning a bit. Wondered if you have a set recipe, or just do it "by eye" until it looks about right. Cheers Pete
Hi Mike. Nice box & video. I have a couple of question if you don't mind? how deep & thick is the mortise & tenon & at what speed do you run the lathe to apply wax, & what wax do you use. I'am going to try my first box so any help would be great. Thanks for the awesome videos you do. Kevin
Hello Mike, Nice work on the spalted box. One question, how long does the sanding sealer take to dry and should you run the lathe to help the process along during drying? Thanks Serge
Hi Mike, I am new to wood turning & have a couple questions to ask. Why do you mix the Sanding Sealer & not use it neat straight from the bottle ? Do you recommend a good quality chuck for doing this kind of work & also for making bowls ?ThanksIan
Hi, I "thin" the sanding sealer as I feel it penetrates the wood fibres better, and dries quicker, but I do normally apply two coats. If you look at chucks from the majot manufacturesrs, there will without a doubt a model that will suit you. Take care Mike
Hi Mike , really enjoyed the video tutorial. Can you explain the advantages of applying the wax with wire wool; not something I have come across beforeThanksPeter
Mike this is the third time I've watched this video. I learn something new each time I watch. Thanks Tom
As a new turner I have looked at many videos and find yours the most professional and inspiring. Thank you.
Excellent video presented in an easy-going but very informative manner. I look forward to seeing more from you.
Many thanks.
I haven't turned a lidded bowl to this date... but a few hundred bowls instead...
How ever its been very enjoyable to watch you turn this fine lidded bowl.
Its always nice to watch somebody else turn, as we all turn slightly different and I learnt some this new this time! Many Thanks!
Thanks for your kind words Stephen, I appreciate it my friend.
Take care
Mike
The box came out looking very nice!! Enjoyed the video as usual, you did a great job explaining things, the beach made an interesting pattern
Once again a brilliant video Mike, thanks for taking the time to do them, we all enjoy your relaxed style, video quality and camera angles!
Thanks for the compliments Tom, they are much appreciated, as are your support and encouragement.
Take care
Mike
A most exquisite piece! And a very nice video. Thank you!
Beautiful box Mike, Great job on the video as well.
Take care,
Carl
Mike, I appreciate you sharing your skill sets. I have to say you have the tidie
very well made Mike. I love the way you take steps. Very organized! My best wishes my friend
Jake
Very nice Mike the grain of spalted wood is stunning. It is an awesome lidded box.
Thank you Kobie
Cheers
Mike
I think it's the perfect piece of wood for this. I wouldn't expect a perfect match with the spalting, so getting it that close is far more impressive than with an easier to match wood. Thanks for the lesson.
+Ted Weddell
Thank you Ted for your kind words, they are much appreciated.
Take care
Mike
Good instructional video. Thank you Mike!
Glad you enjoyed the video Lee.
Hi Mike, just started turning 2 weeks ago. I really enjoy
your videos. Great explanations for a "newbie".
Hi Ed, thanks for watching, and your support. Glad that you found some use from my channel.
Take care
Mike
Nice vid, and great tutorial - thanks, Mike!
Bob.
Thanks Bob
Take care
Mike
I'm really pleased that you find it useful Tom.
Take care
Mike
Well done Mike, enjoyed the video!
Thank you Larry
Cheers
Mike
Thanks Bob appreciate the kind comment.
Take care
Mike
jee that was great, I learned a lot, thanks so much
Diane
very nice box mike . love that wood .
+Dale Marsh
Thank you Dale
Cheers
Mike
I definitely prefer this approach instead of the one where the lid is reversed when finished. Makes for much better grain match.
Great job.
Alan
Fantastic little box Mike all the best Nick
Thanks Nick, glad you like it.
Cheers
Mike
Very well done mike, so much to take in. Glyn
Thank you. Yes it is a lovely wood to work with I agree.
Take care
Mike
Hi Mike great video I make many boxs on my mini lathe, looking forward to seeing more. ps nice tidy wookshop.
Your voice is brilliant !
You did a lovely job there Mike, the 'simple' boxes are the hardest to get right. I've started putting a burn line on the actual join as one of my two burns, kinda disguises the joint. If you decide to try this just make sure you have enough wood because I lost a couple of pieces where the rebate wall was very thin.
Thank you, very kind of you to say so, I am flattered :)
Take care
Mike
Thanks for the positive comments Alan much appreciated.
Cheers
Mike
Thanks Ian. To burn the lines I use picture hanging wire, and I made two wooden handles to attach to either end.
Cheers
Mike
Nice work Mike !
Thank you Bradley.
Cheers
Mike
Looking forward to see next box video
Thank you Yves.
Cheers
Mike
Nice video; I really like the wood you chose - I'm a big fan of turning spalted woods. Also, you have a great voice. :)
Thank you, spalted wood is one of my favourites, always comes up trumps in my opinion.
Cheers
Mike
Thanks Jake. Nice to hear from you again. Hope all is OK.
Take care mate
Mike
Glad to have been of help mate.
Take care
Mike
PS......Drool away ;)
Lovely little box, Mike! I have never worked with Beech but if it is all that nice I will have to try some.
Be well,
.....Gord
Gordon Rock Thanks Gord, i appreciate it mate
Take care
Mike
Thanks Chuck - After sanding I apply two coats of Cellulose Sanding Sealer ( 3 parts) mixed with Cellulose Thinners (1 part), cutting back each coat when dried with either 00 00 wire wool or fine sand paper (600 grit), then apply 2 or 3 coats of wax, the first with 00 00 wire wool.
Cheers
Mike
Thanks very much Carl, on both counts.
Take care
Mike
Really Enjoyed the little sad man with hands in pockets 'actually' peering around,
back and forth from 6:30 - 7:40 before he was plucked/splintered from his whole world in the Name of Pill Box! :D Just a silly guy from across the pond.
Many Thanks for the video and info, Sir Mike... Cheers
Thanks Mike, and a huge LOL re my little "splinter man".
Now you have mentioned it you are spot on my friend :)
Take care and thanks for watching.
Cheers
Mike
Thanks Alan, I totally agree with you.
Cheers
Mike
Great box ! I did a spalted maple box today and the lid and body looked like it come from 2 different trees! I used the thinnest parting tool they make and it still looked horrible. I will try this method tomorrow. I have the box to my wife since she could care less about what I make! Lol
Thanks Pete. I find a ratio of approximately 3 parts sanding sealer to 1 part thinners works well.
Cheers
Mike
Thanks Glyn, really appreciate your comment, and thanks for watching.
Take care
Mike
Great little box Mike.
~Kevin
Thank you Kevin, much appreciated.
Cheers
Mike
Thanks David I appreciate your support, as I said in the video, not the best choice of wood for this demo, 'tis all a learning curve ;).
Take care
Mike
Hi mike, very nice box i have just got back into woodturning all the best john.
Thanks John, glad to hear your back into turning.
Take care
Mike
Encore une belle démonstration Mike.
Une très jolie petite boite :)
Lolo
Thank you, glad you think so.
Cheers
Mike
Thanks again Keith
Cheers
Mike
Thank you
Take care
Mike
Thanks Diane, I'm pleases that you found it useful.
Take care
Mike
great work. I didn't know you can get down to the detail on aligning the grain. Shows how much I know haha. Ill keep an eye for your next post. Take it easy Mike
Lol...thanks for watching.
Take care
Mike
As you say the tenons will come with practice, a little bit off at a time, 'till it's just snug. I get most of my wood from trees..............that friends and family want to get rid of. Always in the market for free wood....lol. very thoughtful offer Ian, send me a personal message and we can arrange something. Thanks again
Mike
Thanks Keith
Cheers
Mike
Cheers Mike!
Tidiest work shop I have seen. I live in the USA in Ohio. I have done lots of other wood working, furniture and carvings. My favorite is relief carving. I have started turning wood in the past 2 to 3 months and greatly enjoy it. If I ever make it over to England I would want to meet you had see if Henry Taylor or Robert Sorby, Hamlett have tours. The Lord knows I use their tools enough. I wish Axminster sold in the USA. Ps: your new lathe looks great.
Mike é um excelente trabalho.
Thank you once again Alcino
Cheers
Mike
Hi Serge,
Thanks for the support. The sanding sealer takes about 5-10 minutes to dry, depending on the conditions in your shop, heat and humidity are the main factors. I thin mine down, which makes the application easier, and aids the drying time. The mix is :
Cellulose Sanding Sealer - 3 parts
Cellulose Thinners - 1 part
Running the lathe will help a little with the drying time.
Hope this helps, and thanks for the sub.
Take care
Mike
Merci Lolo.
Cheers
Mike
@ Guy Bradbury
Thanks Guy coming from a master craftsman such as yourself, I am honoured with the compliment.
My wife thinks I'm simplicity itself !
Take care
I've not had that problem Scott. I do occasionally however get small strands of wire wool sticking to the inclusions when using this method on burls, so I will use 600 grit sandpaper to cut back the sealer on burls and the like.
thanks for the support.
Cheers
Mike
Hi Mark, thanks for the compliment, I assure you it's not always tidy! It would be a pleasure to meet you if you ever make it over the pond, and yes the lathe is all I hoped for and a bit more.
Take care
Mike
Very very nice!!
Thank you again Kandie.
Thanks Rich. I tried a new format and need to work on the audio as you say. next time will be better......promise....lol
Take care
Mike
Thanks Diaa
Take care
Mike
Nice job Mike walt
great video (had to watch it with no sound - at work) what oil / wax would you recommend for a high gloss finish on this wood?
thanks
darren
great job
thanks so much as a new subscriber. carl Jacobsen has told me to watch your videos. tell I saw you pic then I knew who he was talking about . always see your comments on his. as I am new to this world of turning I need all the help I can get thanks for a great video. very nice little box
dale marsh Hi Dale, thanks for the sub my friend, your support and kind words are very much appreciated.
Take care
Mike
after watching your video. went out and turned one it came out pretty good . would send you a pic but not sure how
dale marsh I'll PM you my email Dale, then you can send me a photo, looking forward to seeing it.
Take care
Mike
Thanks Kevin. The mortice and tenon are about 2-3 mm.The size needed depends on the size of the box. I apply the wax at about 500 RPM, and increase the speed to polish. The wax is Chestnut Products Wax 22.
Hope this helps
Take care
Mike
Thanks Leonard
Cheers
Mike
Another good one Mike, keep them coming...:o)#
Thanks Bowser, hope it works out OK for you.
Cheers
Mike
Hi Dougie,
Seems like a capable lathe, ideal entry level if space is tight. Axminster do a similarly priced "Hobby" lathe with slightly more swing over the bed, and variable speed, which saves changing the belt each time AH-1218VS is the model, but really the same spec. as the Scheppach apart from that. Hope this helps. Let me know what you decide on.
Take care
Mike
Hi Kelly, glad you enjoyed it. If I could ask you to watch my video on " A Simple Wax Finish", it covers in detail exactly what i do to achieve this finish. please don't think I'm palming you off in any way. I just think watching it being done with an explanation as well, is more informative.
Hope you find it of use.
Please let me know.
Take care
Mike
Thanks Chris. The jaws are the Axminster "Medium Gripper Jaws"
take care
Mike
Thanks Michael, yes I would agree 100%, I think Yew just pips Beech at the post! :)
Take care
Mike
Hi Charles, I use regular picture hanging wire.
Cheers
Mike
Nice job
Thank you Rob
Cheers
Mike
Yes Jack, next week hopefully.
Cheers
Mike
Thanks, I have never given the actual size of the stock any thought, so I've just measured them, The Sorby is 0.342", the Henry Taylor is 0.427", strange how they differ in size.
Cheers
Mike
enjoyable video Mike. Your finish is very nice. Could you expand on the sealer and wax? What kinds etc. I sure could use some advice. thanks! Kelly...
Thanks Mike, great little tutorial.
I'm wondering, do you get any blackening of the timber when polishing with steel wool combined with polish?
Thank you....lol, ....
Take care
Mike
Hi Darren, glad you enjoyed it. If you have a look at my video "A Simple Wax Finish", it goes into detail about how I ally the finish and what's used.
Take care
Mike
I see you have the same set up as i have is that a Axminster chuck if so which jaw set do you have in it thanks i like the box.
Nice job as ever Mike, thanks for taking the time to share it.
Do you have a set ratio for thinning the sanding sealer? I have always used it neat, straight from the tin, but it is beginning to get a bit gloopy now so could probably do with thinning a bit. Wondered if you have a set recipe, or just do it "by eye" until it looks about right.
Cheers
Pete
are you going to put more videos up soon?
Hi Mike. Nice box & video. I have a couple of question if you don't mind? how deep & thick is the mortise & tenon & at what speed do you run the lathe to apply wax, & what wax do you use. I'am going to try my first box so any help would be great. Thanks for the awesome videos you do.
Kevin
Hello Mike,
Nice work on the spalted box.
One question, how long does the sanding sealer take to dry and should you run the lathe to help the process along during drying?
Thanks
Serge
Great video just wondering where did you get the tool to burn in the lines?
Ian
Nice box what do you use in your finishing?
Great video mike! As usual slow and easy with lots of teachable moments. By the way, what type gouge did you use on it?
Thank you, it was a 3/8" spindle gouge.
Take care
Mike
Really nice project even tho it’s 6 years old.....lol
Thanks, Greg
Thanks Greg much appreciated
Cheers
Mike
Hi Mike, I am new to wood turning & have a couple questions to ask. Why do you mix the Sanding Sealer & not use it neat straight from the bottle ? Do you recommend a good quality chuck for doing this kind of work & also for making bowls ?ThanksIan
Hi, I "thin" the sanding sealer as I feel it penetrates the wood fibres better, and dries quicker, but I do normally apply two coats. If you look at chucks from the majot manufacturesrs, there will without a doubt a model that will suit you.
Take care
Mike
Thank you for speeding up the video so that we don't spend half an hour watching the same real time movements creating a boring presentation.
Jim Conway Thanks Jim.Cheers
Mike
Hi Mike , really enjoyed the video tutorial. Can you explain the advantages of applying the wax with wire wool; not something I have come across beforeThanksPeter
+peter ellis
Thanks Peter, the wire wool gets the wax into the grain, but I never use it on pieces with bark inclusions, or on burls.
Take care
Mike
Thanks again Mike, I have bought some Ash, which is very open grain, so I will try this technique on this. Keep posting your great videos! Peter
Can you please describe what is in the "sanding sealer mix" that you use, and whether it is water or oil based.
Thanks,
John
+john patrick
I use Cellulose Sanding Sealer 3 parts, to 1 part Cellulose Thinners.
Hope this helps.
Take care
Mike
Very nice! Why do some people object to using steel wool?
Thank you ... because if not mindful, it can catch in the spinning work.