Hi Mike very instructional , video , especially for beginners and also probably more advanced turners , I liked your straight forward approach so that you show what you need too ge started in this fantastic hobby. Anway Gooday from Canberra ,Australia. God bless and stay safe. Cheers Garry.
Mike, it's guys like you that make this hobby accessible. This video made me realize that I'm not using my lathe to its full potential. The hollow form mandrel was a real eye-opener. But I also love the cup center idea for spheres. Thanks for taking the time to share this information and thanks for making it free and public. Much love from a young beginner.
I am not new to wood working and had some exposure to a lathe, however, I had purchased a used Jet Lathe and sadly it came with few accessories. So now I am slowly buying what I need. As a carpenter, we make jigs for everything, so why not do the same for the lathe. I had thought about making Morse Tapers from wood but was not sure, about the practical applications they would be suited for. You have shown me that the uses are only limited by my imagination, and I don’t have to wait to buy the accessory, if I can figure a way to make it. So I would have to say turning the MT was probably the crucial lesson I took from this video. Thank you!
I spent all this morning making/practicing making 2MT mandrel. Great tool practice. Got plenty to choose from for future projects 👌Thanks for your inspiration.
For cutting Morse tapers, Mike, I used to employ the slotted "go-no-go" gauges you showed, but wanted to avoid high or low spots along the work .Answer; Take two accurately planed wood strips of 1/2" or 3/4" thickness, according to Morse size required, and glue one to a plywood back plate. Then lay a metal Morse taper against it, before fitting the second strip in place. This gauge can be slotted over the developing taper, avoiding fiddling with calipers, and, if really necessary, slid along the blank to a new location. The finished item should then be free from distortion under pressure in use. Bernard.
Great video Mike and a lot of great tips. Thanks for sharing. Some of those I have used in the past but several I will definitely be trying out in the near future.
Great tips Mike. Love the Morse taper jig. If you made the length of the jig the length of the taper you would have all the dimensions needed. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and you stay safe also.
Mike, I truly like watching all of your videos. I personally like the way you talk about how and why you make certain cuts it’s very knowledgeable for beginners like me and I’m sure for advanced wood turners. But the best part of this video is about the right way to make the Morse taper I can see this will help make a lot of special tools to help me make better projects look nicer in the future! Thank you very much!!
Hi Mike I'm something of a newbie to turning and found the tip to make wooden morse taper mandrels really useful. Especially for the smaller jewellery items I make. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
great tips. I made my own pensaver out of wood and when it got worn; I drilled it out just big enough that I could glue in a spacer bushing and now it works, and looks, similar to the commercial one you showed.
Thanks Mike! I made a jig like Bernard Futter explains, a few years ago. I've used it quit often and it works great.When I get through turning the MT I put a furniture tack in the end to give it a little protection if I have to use a knock out bar. Take care, Dave
I make really small things on my lathe and even with the Robert Sorby zero jaws some things are just not possible to hold using jaws. So using mandrels like this are very handy! Especially for my straight calligraphy pens. I have to drill a 1/4" hole 3/4" deep in them for the ferrules so I also use that hole for mounting onto a mandrel!
Hello, I'm new to your channel. I have just recently began turning and I am interested in small things. Christmas ornaments and such, I am interested in inside out ornaments as well. I am also planning to make a complete chess set and pieces also. I would like a recommendation on what's wood would be the best to use in these projects. Your videos are very informative on turning and use of tools which I will watch others to learn and educate myself. thanks for willingness to instruct.
Welcome! All my project videos discuss what wood I use. Most any hardwood works for most small projects. The chess pieces should be made from tight grain, dense hardwood like pear or hard maple, dogwood etc.
I was just thinking for the morse taper, could it not be turned very accurately by constraining exactly the cutting depth by putting a small clamp on the tool. Set the tool rest to the angle of the morse taper and ride the clamped tool against the tool rest. to cut an exact MT2 taper? Great video Mike as always. I will be making some mandrels. Greetings from Scotland.
ONE QUESTION. IF MAKE MORSE TAPER CAN I DRILL A 5/16 HOLE ALL THE WAY THROUGH TO HOLD A PIECE OF ALL THREAD AND USE TO HOLD PEN PARTS FOR TURNING???THANKS IN ADVANCE
DIY mandrel. EXCELLENT!
Hi Mike
Great inspirational video. Best idea for me was for the sphere holding mandrel. Thanks. 👍
Glad it was helpful!
THE HOLE VIDEO TAUGHT ME A LOT THE DIFFERENT CHUCKS WAS VERY HELPFUL THANK YOU
Glad to hear it!
I’m a newbie wood turner, at 67, and find your videos so informative and very easy to watch. Thanks and keep them coming!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks Mr. Peace.
Thanks for your continued support, Ken.
Hi Mike very instructional , video , especially for beginners and also probably more advanced turners , I liked your straight forward approach so that you show what you need too ge started in this fantastic hobby. Anway Gooday from Canberra ,Australia. God bless and stay safe.
Cheers Garry.
Thanks, Gary. Stay safe brother.
Mike, it's guys like you that make this hobby accessible. This video made me realize that I'm not using my lathe to its full potential. The hollow form mandrel was a real eye-opener. But I also love the cup center idea for spheres. Thanks for taking the time to share this information and thanks for making it free and public. Much love from a young beginner.
Glad to help
I am not new to wood working and had some exposure to a lathe, however, I had purchased a used Jet Lathe and sadly it came with few accessories. So now I am slowly buying what I need. As a carpenter, we make jigs for everything, so why not do the same for the lathe. I had thought about making Morse Tapers from wood but was not sure, about the practical applications they would be suited for. You have shown me that the uses are only limited by my imagination, and I don’t have to wait to buy the accessory, if I can figure a way to make it. So I would have to say turning the MT was probably the crucial lesson I took from this video. Thank you!
Glad you found it useful. Now learn to use glue blocks and jam chucks.
I spent all this morning making/practicing making 2MT mandrel. Great tool practice. Got plenty to choose from for future projects 👌Thanks for your inspiration.
Fantastic!
The wood cone center cover, great idea thank you. I always learn something from your videos.
Thanks for watching, Dave!
Great informative video
Glad it was helpful!
For cutting Morse tapers, Mike, I used to employ the slotted "go-no-go" gauges you showed, but wanted to avoid high or low spots along the work .Answer; Take two accurately planed wood strips of 1/2" or 3/4" thickness, according to Morse size required, and glue one to a plywood back plate. Then lay a metal Morse taper against it, before fitting the second strip in place. This gauge can be slotted over the developing taper, avoiding fiddling with calipers, and, if really necessary, slid along the blank to a new location. The finished item should then be free from distortion under pressure in use. Bernard.
Good tip, Bernard. I actually had one out on the lathe but never showed it.
Mike, your videos are always so helpful and easy to understand. Please keep up the good work!
Thanks, will do!
So MUCH information in this video! Thanks very much for taking the time and effort to share with all of us!
I love sharing with you fellow woodturners.
Great video Mike and a lot of great tips. Thanks for sharing. Some of those I have used in the past but several I will definitely be trying out in the near future.
Excellent! Always learning is what it is about.
A terrific collection of great ideas. Thanks Mike!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great tips Mike. Love the Morse taper jig. If you made the length of the jig the length of the taper you would have all the dimensions needed. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and you stay safe also.
Great point!
Mike, I truly like watching all of your videos. I personally like the way you talk about how and why you make certain cuts it’s very knowledgeable for beginners like me and I’m sure for advanced wood turners. But the best part of this video is about the right way to make the Morse taper I can see this will help make a lot of special tools to help me make better projects look nicer in the future! Thank you very much!!
Thanks so much. I appreciate the feedback, William!
A great collection of good ideas Mike. Thanks. Keep safe
Thanks, you too, Jim. Good to hear from you.
Thank you, Mike, for making these informative videos. I appreciate all your hard work.
Thanks, Lewis!
Hi Mike
I'm something of a newbie to turning and found the tip to make wooden morse taper mandrels really useful. Especially for the smaller jewellery items I make. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Glad to help
A lot of great info in that video Mike. Great job. 👍
Thanks 👍
Nice video, Mike. I really like the screw mandrel for chess pieces and other small turnings. Another favorite is the pill bottle mandrel.
Thanks for the feedback, John!
Lots of good advice Mike. Thanks a lot.
Glad it was helpful!
You alway have great tips I do like the little jig foe sizing the taper
Thanks 👍
great tips. I made my own pensaver out of wood and when it got worn; I drilled it out just big enough that I could glue in a spacer bushing and now it works, and looks, similar to the commercial one you showed.
Or you could even glue in a bearing.
Thanks Mike! I made a jig like Bernard Futter explains, a few years ago. I've used it quit often and it works great.When I get through turning the MT I put a furniture tack in the end to give it a little protection if I have to use a knock out bar.
Take care, Dave
Good tip. I just chamfer the end so it won't mushroom out.
I make really small things on my lathe and even with the Robert Sorby zero jaws some things are just not possible to hold using jaws. So using mandrels like this are very handy! Especially for my straight calligraphy pens. I have to drill a 1/4" hole 3/4" deep in them for the ferrules so I also use that hole for mounting onto a mandrel!
Thanks for sharing how you use a mandrel!
I didn’t realize mandrills could be so useful and adaptable.
Good to hear from you, Carol. Yes, the more tools in your tool kit, the more problems you can solve.
Great ideas Mike
Thanks, Thomas!
More good ideas, Thank you Mike
My pleasure!!
Hello, I'm new to your channel. I have just recently began turning and I am interested in small things. Christmas ornaments and such, I am interested in inside out ornaments as well. I am also planning to make a complete chess set and pieces also. I would like a recommendation on what's wood would be the best to use in these projects. Your videos are very informative on turning and use of tools which I will watch others to learn and educate myself.
thanks for willingness to instruct.
Welcome! All my project videos discuss what wood I use. Most any hardwood works for most small projects. The chess pieces should be made from tight grain, dense hardwood like pear or hard maple, dogwood etc.
I was just thinking for the morse taper, could it not be turned very accurately by constraining exactly the cutting depth by putting a small clamp on the tool. Set the tool rest to the angle of the morse taper and ride the clamped tool against the tool rest. to cut an exact MT2 taper? Great video Mike as always. I will be making some mandrels. Greetings from Scotland.
Not sure I can picture it. If you try it report back.
ONE QUESTION. IF MAKE MORSE TAPER CAN I DRILL A 5/16 HOLE ALL THE WAY THROUGH TO HOLD A PIECE OF ALL THREAD AND USE TO HOLD PEN PARTS FOR TURNING???THANKS IN ADVANCE
I don't see why not. Getting the drill hole centered could be a challenge.
THANK YOU