I've always loved the look of plain wood so that last one is my favourite. The others actually look like they are VERY old and belong in the archaeology department of a museum. Very cool! ♥

Great looking pendants. I do wonder why the rectangular section is so long…seems that you would not need anywhere near that length. Is its length a holdover from the original design that was too wide?

Really nice work, Mike. I loved the final pieces. They all had a similar look using different techniques. Great work. Very artistic. The saw blade stand was clever, too.

Just learn to use a skew chisel the right way and save yourself some money and time constantly sharpening the negative rake

Green with liming wax is very nice

I have been turning the tea light lanterns out of tree branches. I just estimate where to drill the holes

They are all very good. I like the natural finished pot in the front best and ebonized one the least. But there is no way I would be unhappy with any of them.🙂🙂

Hi Mike, the collection of four at the end comes out really nice. I did not know and learned about the liming white technique that I want to try. As four the preferred one (s) I would say the first with the red inside and the third with the liming white. As for the ebonizing technique I use it not only to get a black effect but simply to change the brownish color of other woods with less tanins.

I like them all but I like the ebonized and the liming waxed ones the best. Really informative Mike! Thanks

Thanks Mike 2 left back row are favs but all are nice work.

Mike…do you ever use a spray gun or air brush to color your turnings? I’ll bet you could air brush the patina on?

What type of abrasive paste are you using?

Center, back looks like something from 200 years ago! Very cool!

Love all the wee pots Mike Thanks for sharing. Turning pieces of branch wood is great fun.

As of this writing the newer vision is a screaming deal at $129 at HD!

Currently, the older model is $299. The newer one is $129. Five year warranty versus the older model's lifetime warranty (theoretical).

Oh first timer Your ben a great help 👍

Tiny holes in face plate ring Id want to see a quarter hole system besides tiny holes I remember running coach bolts threw my 4 inch face plate with the 8 holes 4 big 4 smaller

Chuck to no more then a 3rd of outer I'd in length If not support by tail stock

What kind of wood do you generally use for handles for your lathe tools. ..

That is exactly what I need for my lathe. Thank you.

Your video teaching..is my first "go to" to learn. Your step by step details.. Made my first screw chuck to follow your" turn a Apple.. video

You have all the wood machines I have, but no lathe yet, I made a dust collector too, but your new one is better than mine,a shop vac, a Venturi cone on a 35/gal. Hard round container, It works just fine, but like yours you have to dump all the trash out, but the shap vac gets very little dust in it..

Love your videos. I noticed on the shelf behind you 6/8 chucks. Why so many?

I’ve been using branch wood to make threaded lid boxes. I drilled and hollowed out the pith completely, let them dry, and then made end inserts. The real goal with these was to get some experience with a home made threading jig. So much fun with so little wood!

This video popped up on my home screen last week. Timing was perfect. Turned a cherry handle for my new PM 2014 this afternoon and it certainly enhances moving the tailstock and it looks spiffy!! Thanks for the tip.

Considering that I haven't tried this, my idea may not hold water, but here goes. What if you made the largest diameter the "deepest. And the smaller diameter the most shallow? Basically, make a stepped cone like you did with this one except with the point toward the tail stock. Each step would need to clear the ID and depth expected in pieces made on that step, but it might work. The potential advantage would be that as one moves to larger diameters, the plastic might be supported better.

for the acrylic circle template, I just scribed with dividers at 1/2" increments, and filled the scratches with white Kiwi shoepolish.

...you left out your lantern ornaments (which is one of the gifts I turned for family members last year)... Except for pen blanks, all I've used are branches I collected around the area, Craigslist and Facebook marketplace (listed as free firewood). Unfortunately, here in central Florida, most is either live oak or pine...I wish we had a better selection, but I'm keeping my eyes open for other varieties... Enjoyed the video...👍 Matt

Great ideas! Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for the ideas.

All good ideas. I just picked up some peach wood. Trying to layout projects so no very little goes to waste.

All very good projects. Your selections could keep a turner busy for weeks. Several commenters have a few additional ideas too. The best part of this video is gathering all these projects together in one place. This will be a great reference video. Thank you for sharing. Have a great 2025 and stay safe.🙂🙂

Spinning tops, gnomes, and snowmen too. Thanks for more ideas!

Awesome thanks

Very nice Mike

Great bunch of projects.

I make coffee scoops. Works as long as the heart wood is at least 2 inches in diameter.

I love your videos Mike!!! Thank you!

Thanks, Mike! Some cool ideas!!

All good!

Great video as always Mike. Im actually looking to buy a sorby kit after watching your texturing videos. I was just wondering if they are are good when used on soft woods such as pine and poplar? And if you've had any experience with using the on softwoods - what sort of problems you run into, if any?

Mike, Where did you download the model for the lathe jaws? Thanks for sharing your thoughts on 3D printing for woodturning.

A great upload Mike!

Ive turned a little over 400 crushgrind mills over the past 22 months. Never have I had one claim on the mechanism. They're reliable and easy to install, and the same mechanism can be used for salt or pepper, or for a few other spices as well. No need for recess tool to be bought. Make it yourself from an old file. The tools to be bought is the crushgrind woodcut mill (milldrill), a 22mm drillbit for the top and a 25 mm #3 MT drillbit for the body to guide the milldrill.

Very informative video. Thanks for sharing. Take care and God Bless.

I live in Brazil, when its possible to travel I usually buy tools. About 20 years ago I bought one like your old one, which is spectacular, but the starter relay had a problem after years of use and the engine burned out. I took the engine for repair as there is no Ridgid technical assistance in Brazil. I repaired the engine and installed an electronic relay (try to do it). Now the machine is working again, but when I travel again, I intend to buy one like your new machine. I was unsure whether to buy the old one or the new one due to the complaints, but after seeing your video I think I'll take the new one. Thanks.

Very informative.

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Interesting as usual. I have the one you show, I bought a few years ago because my grandson was interested in them. We built it together, figured out how to use it and that to me was worth the $300 I paid for it. However, the problem with the one you have is it does take a lot of work to get it to print. Bed leveling sucks and the frustration will stop you from using it because it is an every time you use it event. It was soon collecting dust. One tip I got from a geek was to use Windex with Ammonia, they don’t all have ammonia anymore, to clean the bed before printing. The is also a better plate than the one you use, worth the upgrade for $25. My brother is the real geek and while at his house he had a Ender 3V3. The next entry model. It is a little more than one I bought, but I can use it. What I liked about it was you really just print the files you have sliced into G code. No bed leveling, its like having a belt lathe vice a variable speed. I just run a extrude run to clean out he nozzle, wipe the bed and print. The only issues I have had is setting up the part in Creality so that you get minimal overhang. But that is true with any 3D printer. Thanks for the file tips, already downloaded them.