#09 Woodturning a Tri-Cornered Box Part 1 of 2

This is my first attempt at making a box from a Cube. Part 1. This project was inspired by a similar project from Bob Hamilton with some methods taken from Capt. Eddie Castelin.

[@monopinion8799]

Speechless. Marvellous video. Especially great educational and informative. Very well explained. Great work on the video and a awesome pie of art. Thank you for your wonderful gift of education and tips and demonstration.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Sylvie. Glad you found this project helpful and glad you enjoyed it.

[@CarlJacobson]

Great job Stephen looking forward to part two.

[@StephenOgle]

Thanks Carl for watching. I'm glad you like it. Part 2 is now up.

[@JonnyBertilsson]

Really nice one.

[@StephenOgle]

Thanks Jonny for your comment.

[@JonnyBertilsson]

It is friday now and I'm sitting here with a beer and finally got the time to watch the whole video, and I am amazed. I really wish that I could do something like that. I will try though. Have a nice weekend and keep it up.

[@StephenOgle]

Thanks Jonny for the compliment. Anyone can do this. Just try it, I think you may be surprised.

[@saucierdavid8109]

Thanks for sharing! Always admire artisans that have to figure out ways to over come the challenges of a process.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Chris, There were a couple of challenges to this project, but that is actually the parts that I really enjoy. Thank you for commenting and for supporting my channel.

[@billy19461]

I have been looking at three sided bowls for the past two days and I think yours is the very best by far!

[@neco777777]

You're a great woodturner. Love the sound of rain, better than any background music ;) Thanks for sharing!

[@herbk98]

Stephen, this video gave me fits!!! You took a square block of wood and ended up with a triangular piece! My mind could not compute it and I watched it several times. I was so bothered by it that I glued up some scrap pieces yesterday and today I put it on my lathe to see for myself. Sure enough, you can get a 3-cornered piece from a square cube. Even though I held it in my hand, and saw it with my eyes, my mind still does not want to believe it. Unfortunately, my scraps were junk wood, and the wood chunked out a lot, so that was discarded and I'm not going to make a 3-corner box just yet. But I'm going to get some good wood and give it a try down the road. As usual, when you got done, your box looked awesome. You keep raising the bar, my friend.

[@StephenOgle]

herbk98 Thank you sir. Your comments are an inspiration. I first saw this project by Capt. Eddie and Bob Hamilton. It can really turn out nice if you get your cube as perfectly symmetrical as possible and make sure it is square before you turn it. You can do it. Just give it another go and see for yourself. Thank you for the inspiring comments and for supporting my channel.

[@bertiehanna3570]

herbk98 a

[@johnwhitlockwhitlock]

Love your work and videos Stephen another great piece

[@StephenOgle]

john whitlock Thank you John for commenting. Glad you enjoyed this project.

[@plutonz99]

Hi from New Zealand. Really enjoying your videos. Excellent work!!

[@StephenOgle]

plutonz99 Thank you. I really appreciate your compliments.

[@estepwooddesigns6420]

Very very nice job looks beautiful

[@SteveSam66]

Stephen, Your project has turned out great so far. I am looking forward to view part 2 later today

[@StephenOgle]

Thanks, For your comment. I hope you like part 2.

[@MikeWaldt]

Looking really stunning Stephen, role on part two. Cheers Mike

[@StephenOgle]

Thanks Mike it is always good to hear from you. Here is a link to part 2. #10 Woodturning a Tri-Cornered Box Part 2 of 2 Thank you for your comment and I hope you enjoy the second part.

[@MikeWaldt]

Stephen Ogle I've watched, and I am amazed, superb craftsmanship. Take care Mike

[@PeterGawle]

Very informative and great video instructions. Need to give this a go now!

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Peter for commenting. I hope you enjoy your project. Send a pic when you get it done. I would like to see it.

[@dboles-ok3so]

Hello, I noticed your lathe moved when you leaned against it. I had the same chatter issues, then I bolted my lathe to the floor and it helped a lot with chatter issues. the bowl is awesome, very nice. thank you.

[@StephenOgle]

I agree but the floor is my problem it is only 3/4" plywood. I did bolt my lathe down but sometimes I worry I could end up falling through the floor, LOL. Maybe one day I can build a new shop with concrete. Thanks for sharing my videos and I'm glad you like the piece. Merry Christmas to you sir.

[@123HURST]

Really nice work Stephen, much respect

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you for your compliments. I'm glad you enjoyed this piece and the video. Thanks for supporting my channel.

[@jean-yvesverv5180]

Very well make. A piece of Art.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you sir, best regards

[@anthonymaida5718]

Beautiful bowl Steve Thanks!

[@5j1o3h6n]

nice tutorial stephen,will have to give it a go.regards from the u.k.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you John for your compliment. I hope you try this project and let me know how it goes. Thanks again for commenting and I hope you enjoy my other videos.

[@chetg4412]

awesome Steve I enjoy ur videos the things u make amaze me I seem to b addicted to ur videos along with the rebel Turner and the waffle Wednesday guy I hope I'm as good as u 3 one day

[@SpeedysWoodshop]

One helluva design!!

[@StephenOgle]

Speedy's Woodshop Thanks Speedy. Glad you like it.

[@mbiraside]

Great project,,,,good job

[@johnfordham8133]

Nice work!!!

[@jonesbs1977]

great idea, I tried it after watching this

[@StephenOgle]

Thanks Bev, I hope you enjoyed the project. It was really fun for me. Thank you for commenting on the video. Happy New Year.

[@ralphklein9042]

Good job, and beautiful work, I abonnement you

[@ONRAUL]

very nice works congratulations

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you sir for your comments and supporting my channel.

[@tyty1936]

ouch, you're right, easy touch, sharp tools and patience. The next tri corner will go better!

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you John. You are very correct. Their is a lot of air and very little wood to cut it places and care must be taken. I hope it all goes well for you on your next one. Take care!

[@chuckrussellthreeleavescarving]

Cant wait to get to stuff like that on my own and love to see the grizzly at its best.

[@StephenOgle]

Awesome, just try things. Just remember to be safe with it. I have turned bowls up to 16 inches with it.

[@최숙영-q6t]

Very beautiful

[@chaitanyavedak2412]

Amazing Bowl Sir.. I just wanted to add, that in case of such a Racket being made by rains, or storms, or noisy neighbours. :p what you can do, is play the video on your computer, and record only your Voice, just repeat what you might have said while working, and record it in a good silent area, and then overlay the audio track, onto your video track, and then output the video... As far as the Craftsmanship goes, I am Speechless.. :D

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you for your compliments sir, I really appreciate them greatly and they are inspiring. Thanks also for your suggestion about dealing with the rain noise. It honestly sounds like a herd of horses running around in the shop. Ha, Ha. I don't know how to do voice overs yet but maybe I should do my research on that. Thanks again, and God Bless.

[@warrenstandley8406]

Stephen... a beautiful project that is very well done! Help a "newbie" out, though. The advice I hear most frequently is to reduce catches by making cuts downhill... but you switched the piece to cut uphill. Is there any way to judge a situation like that ahead of time (grain direction?).

[@StephenOgle]

Thanks Warren for your comments and question. The grain in a cube actually runs in three different directions unlike a face cut bowl. My decision to cut uphill was simply a matter of being comfortable and making better cuts. The downhill cuts just were not working on this piece. If you notice all of my finish cuts were downhill with the piece reversed and were very comfortable. Advise for you would be to do what feels safe first of all and then what works for you. You will develop your own techniques and they may differ from traditional ones. Also each piece is different and may need variations in your technique. Thank you so much for the insightful questions I hope I have helped in some way.

[@warrenstandley8406]

Thanks, Stephen, I figured it was just a matter of the "rules" being there to get one started but that an experienced feel for the wood was how it went from there. I have a way to go before tackling a bowl like that... but I will.

[@StephenOgle]

Practice with every cut you make.

[@Ihspwamh]

This is a very nice piece you turned. I will try this later. How often do you have to sharpen your tools on average?

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you sir for your comments and question. When I start with good wood which has no bark or dirt in it I can sometimes turn for a couple of days with the same tool before sharpening. When cutting something dirty or with bark sometimes I can only go a few minutes. It really depends on the abrasiveness of your rough out. I hope this has answered your question. Thanks again for supporting my channel.

[@Lolotourneur]

Beau boulot, je regarde la suite :)

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Laurent, for your comments.

[@dennisbeamish2147]

HI Stephen - really enjoyed the ti-cornered box demo, always enjoy your videos - thanks. Re: the tri-cornered box. I have two live centres are and neither of them have a removable pin, plus I have searched the net to find one. Would you please tell me what brand yours is and where I can buy one? Thanks and keep up the good work, I have learned most of what I know about turning from you! Personal regards -- Dennis Beamish Cambridge Ontario Canada

[@StephenOgle]

Dennis Beamish Thank you Dennis for commenting. Glad you enjoyed this project and want to do one for yourself. My revolving center came with my lathe. Try www.grizzly.com Also there is the online stores like www.pennstateindustries and www.woodturnerscatalog.com You should be able to find what you need at one of these places. I know Grizzly sells them. Best of luck on your Tri-Cornered box. Thanks for commenting and for supporting my channel.

[@mummatoni9211]

beautiful job matey but is that a slight crack showing in the side of the tennon?

[@Wheelin4lyfe]

You may be able to help the chatter by turning the speed up on your lathe. I have a problem sometimes with chatter and I crank the speed up to 2000+ rpm and it helps.

[@StephenOgle]

Thanks Adam for your suggestion and I will keep it in mind. Thanks also for supporting my channel. I hope you enjoy some of my other videos. Merry Christmas.

[@framel44]

I finally found it Steve, thank you. It was at Home Hardware here in Canada, but it doesn't seem as liquidy as yours more of a soft wax, is that how it is supposed to be, do you heat it up first? Thanks for your reply, all the best Frank

[@StephenOgle]

Thanks again Frank. It probably is the temperature. When I did this piece it was about 60 degrees F in my shop. It will get more viscous as it warms. Hope this helps and have a Happy New Year.

[@alcinosoares2229]

Um ótimo trabalho.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you very much.

[@save1heaven]

Great Video. Is it raining?

[@douglasramirezfernandez4801]

qué excelente trabajo el procedimiento utilizado es el más correcto queda hermosa la pieza Me gustaría saber con que le das el acabado

[@sethwarner2540]

Are you sure you mean down-hill? Seems that you were getting tear-out when you said down-hill. Wyoming Woodturner says you get a smoother cut, cutting down-hill. This is a be-you-tee-ful three-cornered box!!! How did you get three corners out of a 4-cornered block of wood?

[@scarekrow9]

You speak "goodoleboy" my native tongue, I can finally understand what's going on!

[@StephenOgle]

LOL, I understand brother. Thank you sir for commenting and supporting my channel.

[@scarekrow9]

Not a problem friend. That's and awesome bowl you turned, and i was on the edge of my seat watching you turn that finial!

[@framel44]

Again beautiful Steve, where did you get Howards oil finish I can't seem to find it anywhere, Thanks Frank

[@StephenOgle]

Thanks Frank I bought it at The Home Depot, however you know how they keep changing their brands it may not be there now. It is called Howard's Feed and Wax. Thanks for the question and for sharing my video.

[@spilperson]

Looks nice... I was curious where you are from? Souns like yoi are not too far from here! Frank Spillman

[@StephenOgle]

Northwest Georgia near Cartersville.

[@choasin]

wow!

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you sir for your compliment. I'm glad you liked the video. Happy New Year.

[@save1heaven]

It is raining!

[@StephenOgle]

Rain is very loud in my shop. LOL Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@francisconascimento1374]

Gostei da peça. Vou produzir uma parecida.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you sir, I would love to see a pic of your project when you finish. If you don't mind. I really appreciate your comments and support.

[@clydemelissadarrow7947]

i love your videos i do have a ? i make native american flute never made them on a lathe some one gave me a lathe not sure if i can use it for the do to the fact they are hollow and and have holes in them for tone do you may be have a idea

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you sir. I am not very familiar with the flute making process however, I do know that you can shape the outside of the flute on the lathe at least to get the rough shape. and you can also bore straight through it from one end to the other if you would like. All you need it a drill bit long enough. The other holes could be made in a more conventional way. I think a lathe could really help you make them.

[@clydemelissadarrow7947]

Thank i normally hand carved them but it is very time consuming and tedious

[@geoffnoll7706]

getting started quicker, lightly push both chosen axis points against your sander forming Small triangles, try to have all 3 sides of equal length.!! ... It's easy then to eyeball & mark the centre of your axis.!! ... Cheers from Downunder. !!

[@StephenOgle]

Excellent suggestion Geoff. Thank you very much.

[@SilverBack.]

Stephen could this be made out of one piece ????

[@happyhandyman1876]

Good job, just a caution: your long sleeved shirt was getting close to that spinning project, please be careful!

[@StephenOgle]

+Happy Handyman I will, and Thank you.

[@happyhandyman1876]

+Stephen Ogle Stephen, what camera are you using?

[@StephenOgle]

I am using a Canon Powershot SX520 HS. For a few videos I have also incorporated footage from my Galaxy S4 smartphone. Hope this helps. Thanks again.

[@OramiIT]

Looks a lot like my lathe harbor freight?

[@StephenOgle]

+Ritgar001 Thank you sir. Glad you enjoyed this project There are lots of companies that use this same basic design, so they do look similar.

[@nhatlam88888]

thanks video

[@StephenOgle]

+Nhat Lam Thank you sir once again. I am glad you are enjoying my channel.

[@A6Legit]

do you have a chaw in? i have the same lathe

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you for commenting and supporting my channel. Yes, I do have a chaw. I really like my Grizzly for the power to turn large diameters. Best regards.

[@A6Legit]

Stephen Ogle Cool project by the way, I love the barracuda chuck..I just have one from grizzly. I can never seem to get projects centered if I remove them. I've never tried outboard turning either.

[@StephenOgle]

Try this in order to remount a piece. Before you remove it the first time try putting a center mark with your skew or some other tool. Then when you remount it just use the tailstock to get everything trued back up using that mark. Light pressure should be enough to hold it centered until the jaws are tight. I rarely use outboard turning except when turning things which exceed my swing length. I will be using it on a future video since now I have more large diameter blanks. I hope I have been helpful. Thanks again for commenting and supporting my channel.

[@A6Legit]

I usually start off using the tailstock so there is a center mark there but it may just be the chuck. Even when I mark where the tenon meets the chuck it doesnt seem to be true when I put it back. Anyways, Im subscribing hope to see some cool turning videos.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you for your subscription. Ensure your tenon does not touch the bottom of your chuck and you may even try marking one of the jaws to make sure it gets back in exactly as it came out. Make sure your chuck runs true without wobble spinning by itself. Thanks again for your support.

[@cotyhodgson6080]

how many coats of the bees wax do u do

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you sir. I used three coats on this project of Howard's Feed and Wax. Hope this helps.

[@cmcclo1]

I can tell why you're missing a finger. Very relaxed special awareness in regards to safety.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you sir for your comments. They are very welcome on my channel. I agree that safety is of utmost importance. I lost part of my finger in my real job. As a firefighter we were removing a lady from her car and the hydraulic cutters got me. Never really had serious injury in my shop. Hope I can keep it up.

[@cmcclo1]

I didn't think I was going to get a serious response. I was just trying to be a dick.

[@StephenOgle]

LOL, sorry to disappoint. We'll try again later. Cool?

[@Kavster92]

Stephen Ogle My respect grows for you everytime I go on these videos.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you sir for this comment. I really mean it.

[@assisribeiro8903]

boa noite, gostaria de ter este óleo de laranja, aqui em meu país e difícil, eu mandar o dinheiro em sua conta você me enviar.

[@Forgotten_Foods]

of course any true craftsman miss a finger or two =P

[@StephenOgle]

Lol!! I guess you are right sir and I thank you for your comments. Actually I lost mine at my other job where I am a Firefighter. One accident in 25 years, Not really that bad. thanks again for your comments and supporting my channel.