Woodturning a Log into a Stunning $500 Swan Necked Vase

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  • čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
  • woodturning a log into a $500 swan necked vase. I take a Leyland Cypress log and create a long swan necked vase. I will be able to get $500 for this vase. I do some creative types of turning in order to get the whole piece hollowed.
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Komentáře • 28

  • @WoodWithD
    @WoodWithD Před měsícem +2

    I enjoyed that watch! Helpfully it was exactly 20 mins long, allowing me to time something I was doing while watching 👍👍👍😳🤗

  • @DougMilleratWoodSpunRound
    @DougMilleratWoodSpunRound Před měsícem +2

    Great work. Having the steady rest made all the difference for you. Hollowing the neck last may give you a bit more security by having more wood there. What you did looked good to me other than having to go back and clean up the rim. Regardless, you came out with a nice TALL vase. Should be an eye catcher for sure.

    • @BrailsfordWoodworks
      @BrailsfordWoodworks  Před měsícem +1

      Thank you Doug! I have one more sister log and will do another vase. Not sure what it will be yet though....

  • @frankdidomizio
    @frankdidomizio Před měsícem +1

    Great job on that really tall vase.

  • @JOHNSmith-pn6fj
    @JOHNSmith-pn6fj Před měsícem +1

    That is a very cool vase. I like how you went from the bottom to hollow it out and then plug the hole. I have seen other guys on here just cut the vase into piece's and then glue them back together. I just don't like seeing the grains break doing that. Your vase has a nice clean look to it that I prefer.

    • @BrailsfordWoodworks
      @BrailsfordWoodworks  Před měsícem

      Hey John! Thanks! Cutting was one of the things I considered, but I am happy I had the light bulb light light to think about going in from the bottom! Thanks for watching!

  • @albertdawson6814
    @albertdawson6814 Před měsícem +1

    My friend showed me. When going in from the bottom. Before you glue in your bottom plug. Sign your name on the inside before you glue it in. It makes it even more interesting. Your piece is just beautiful. Thank you for sharing. See you on the next one

    • @BrailsfordWoodworks
      @BrailsfordWoodworks  Před měsícem

      Thank you Albert! I have another sister log to this one. I will likely do another vase of some kind. If I do hollow from the bottom I will certainly take your advise and sign the inside of the bottom! Thanks for watching!

    • @albertdawson6814
      @albertdawson6814 Před měsícem +1

      @@BrailsfordWoodworks if it is going to a certain person. You can have their name inside. It really makes their day

  • @bradwiebelhaus7065
    @bradwiebelhaus7065 Před měsícem +1

    Good work.

  • @timwindsor03
    @timwindsor03 Před měsícem +1

    Awesome video. Thanks for sharing. Keep the content coming. That's one beautiful piece. Hope you have an incredible weekend. Much love and RESPECT

    • @BrailsfordWoodworks
      @BrailsfordWoodworks  Před měsícem

      Thank you Tim! I always appreciate the view and comment!

    • @timwindsor03
      @timwindsor03 Před měsícem

      @@BrailsfordWoodworks I asked Matt again to forward my cell to you

  • @KevinKelly-jd8rc
    @KevinKelly-jd8rc Před měsícem +1

    Beautiful

  • @theangrywoodturner9972
    @theangrywoodturner9972 Před měsícem +1

    Great job! I have seen others cut a little off the bottom before hollowing then use that for the "plug" that way the grain will line up and possibly put a few burn lines on the joint to disguise the joint. Just a thought. Hopefully you are not overdoing it after the heart attack . Stay well

    • @BrailsfordWoodworks
      @BrailsfordWoodworks  Před měsícem +1

      Thank you! My plug inserts into the bottom so there is no joint on the sides. I am doing well! Thanks for asking. I am going to do a video of what my experience was regarding my heart attack coming up.

  • @kenspears7159
    @kenspears7159 Před měsícem +1

    Holy smokes! That is a deep hollow. Also, that was a smart idea on the bottom end plug and the reverse hollowing.

    • @BrailsfordWoodworks
      @BrailsfordWoodworks  Před měsícem

      Thank you Ken! it really did seem like the only choice for properly hollowing this piece! Thanks for watching!

  • @pragmatic4624
    @pragmatic4624 Před měsícem +1

    Do you think removing the Pith and then plugging back helps eliminate stress? Or was it just for ease?

    • @BrailsfordWoodworks
      @BrailsfordWoodworks  Před měsícem

      I am not sure. The stresses just kept showing up through the whole turn. I have never had that many problems with Leyland Cypress before, however this is the largest piece I made from it. Thanks for watching!

  • @jimbalz3017
    @jimbalz3017 Před měsícem +1

    Novel approach...very clever. Have you ever considered one of those pricey hollowing rigs? I'll probably never get past "considering"....lot of $
    How're you doing after your heart attack. It doesn't seem to have slowed you down much. Hope all's well.

    • @BrailsfordWoodworks
      @BrailsfordWoodworks  Před měsícem +1

      Thank you Jim! I do have and used a fancy hollowing rigs in that video. There was just no way to hollow through the neck. The bottom was the only way to go. I am doing fine and have had to make some serious changes to life style! I plan on a video later on telling the whole story of what happened on May 11. Thanks for watching!

  • @beverlym5465
    @beverlym5465 Před měsícem +1

    Pretty wood. The neck of the vase is too long, just me, sorry.

    • @BrailsfordWoodworks
      @BrailsfordWoodworks  Před měsícem

      To each there own for sure. I have no doubt in my mind that it will sell. Thanks for watching!