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After getting my shop reorganized and cleaned up (somewhat). I decided to start working on some needed shop accessories. This video is the first of a playlist documenting these builds. I am discussing and building Jam Chucks. I hope you enjoy watching. Take care.

[@garryallerellie5185]

I am a beginner. Learning lots. Thank you

[@turningonadime6477]

Great to have you back turning again Stephen.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you very much. I have been turning but just not making videos. Mainly because the shop was a wreck! LOL! Not anymore though. Take care buddy.

[@Nicksterino]

Glad to see you back Stephen. Soon as the weather cools down a little I'll make a few of these!

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you sir. These things really come in handy. Glad you enjoyed this video.

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Stephen, Great tutorial. I have made a few jam chucks but never hollowed the middle a little bit. I will from now on. Great to see you on KZbin once again. Take care. Cheers Huw

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you very much. I just concave them because it seems to help with untrue pieces, similar to why we concave the bottom of bowls. Thank you very much for watching.

[@lachlanbarr2473]

Good to see you back. Looking forward to more videos.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you sir. Got two to edit as we speak. Thank you for staying tuned in.

[@rickgibson7876]

Glad to see you back on the lathe. Enjoy your retirement keeping busy at something is what will keep you alive. I had just turned 55 when the power company I worked for decided to try and get 2000 people to early retire or just leave offered a buy out package I just couldn't turn down. I think they only got about 1500 to take the package. Since it was one pension plan for everyone they had to offer the package to everyone. Hoping for clerks and office staff to take it but turned out mostly trades people who would have no trouble finding another job were the ones that took it. Within 6 months they were looking for replacements for them. That was 18 years ago and I started woodworking after retirement. Watched many who took the package die within the first 6 months to a year. Their job was their life, worked went home and watched TV until bedtime I guess after retirement they just watched TV until they died. I guess the moral is keep busy and live long. I like your idea of gluing the shelf liner down, I always just draped it over next time I would have to hunt for another piece of liner, will be gluing mine from now on. Keep the videos coming I generally pick something up from each.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Rick. I agree with you wholeheartedly and believe me when I say I have been busy. Glad you can still enjoy my content and hope you enjoy your retirement for many years to come.

[@TheMessyStudio]

Good to see you back at the lathe, Stephen! Billy

[@StephenOgle]

Thanks Billy. It is good to be back and in a clean shop to boot. Take care.

[@DiemenDesign]

Timing couldn't be more perfect, I've been pondering how I'm going to do the bottom of the last bowl I did that has a natural and no flat surface to mount on the Cole Jaws. Also, looking forward to seeing you build the other things you mentioned, like the gantry for the camera, and steady rest. Again, thanks for sharing Stephen, love you work.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Diemen again. Glad you found this project useful. I turn and cleanup the bottoms of all my Natural Edged and Warped bowls with these. I am still working on a plan for the Camera system. My other was just never very good although it did serve the purpose for about 4 years. Can't complain. Those projects you mentioned are coming soon though. Take care!

[@JohnWilliams-oq5nm]

Good to see you back at the lathe Stephen! Good video.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you John. Great talking to you again my friend. Tell everyone hello for me.

[@zbigniewrzepecki8105]

Great to see you again ,cheers from Australia

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you very much. It sure is good to be able to get around the shop and in front of my camera again. Take care my friend.

[@mitchellmanning7887]

Thanks for sharing,,welcome back

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Mitchell. Good to be back!

[@woodenthusiast7753]

Good to see you back! Missed watching your videos

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you very much. It is good to be back. Hope you enjoy my channel in the future.

[@kengunnell6398]

Glad you are back with videos!

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Ken. I am sure glad to have the shop up and running again also. Thank you for sticking with me.

[@terrencepowell270]

Good to have you back! I have missed your videos.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Terrence. I sure am glad to be back at work in the clean shop. Glad you enjoy my channel.

[@RedneckInCarolina]

Glad to see ya back on the lathe.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you sir. It sure is good to be back and behind the camera. Glad you still enjoy my channel. Take care.

[@JamesBondDZero7Mi6]

So glad you're back Stephen! I hope you had a nice break and are back and ready to show us some of your wonderful woodturning skills and projects. I'm hoping to hear more about your experience with the new Grizzly lathe. I might be in the market for something close to that model soon.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Greg. I will give a review on the new lathe very soon. I do not really have anything negative to say. There are however a couple of small things that could be improved. I will say that I believe there is no other in it's size that is better and the price is still premium even with the import tariffs.

[@JamesBondDZero7Mi6]

@@StephenOgle Good to hear you'll be doing a review of that lathe. After all the research I've done, I think you bought the right lathe for bowl turning, etc. I heard you mention burning out a treadmill motor. I learned a few tricks since I burned out my first treadmill motor for my wood lathe. The main key is having a large capacitor. I'm using a 7,700 uf, 200 VDC capacitor and it did the trick. Might be a little oversized but better to be on the larger size rather than too small. I also learned that these treadmill motors are best run at close to 80% of their rated continuous RPM. If they run too slow, the motor will get too hot, and also the controller might burn out. I'll have to send you a link with my lathe photos and setup. It's very unique being from the late 1800's and from my family's winery and cider mill operation that was in business up until the 1930's and closed due to prohibition. The bed of the lathe is made from two 6" x 8" southern yellow pine beams and these are over 13 feet long. My capacity is a swing of just over 14" and a spindle length of just over 8 feet. I sure would love to have an 18" to 20" swing capacity for larger bowls. I bet some people would love to be able to turn those old wooden porch poles with my lathe capacity.

[@JamesBondDZero7Mi6]

I sent you an email with those photo links. I hope you enjoy seeing something unique and very different. :)

[@donnabyers]

Welcome back. Have been missing your videos. Thanks

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Donna. Glad you didn't give up on me. I hope to be back in the swing of things and making videos of my projects. Thank you for watching.

[@ACKSWOODPASTE]

We here are certainly glad you are back!! Looking forwar to watching more of your upcoming videos. Please give our pastes a try and let us know how you like them!!

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you sir. I have your paste it is in the refrigerator and want to use it but I have lost the instructions. Can you send an email copy? I do not want to do a video without being able to use it correctly. I tried to find the instructions on you website, but was unable. Thank you and take care. [e-mail]

[@ACKSWOODPASTE]

@@StephenOgle I will email them right out Steve, thank you, were excited for you to try it out../.Annette

[@KenBinCT]

Woohoo Stephen's back to woodturning 👍... I gotta clean my shop too 😢

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you sir. I am sure glad to be in the clean (er) shop and making some videos. Thank you very much.

[@STMwoodturning]

Your lathe is so massive compared to my HF 12x33 LOL! The banjo is HUGE!! Good tip on hot gluing the shelf liner onto the jam chuck. I made my first one recently (just started turning after years of watching you and Frank Howarth) and used the same product for padding but didn't think about using hot glue to fasten it to the wood. Also, thanks for inspiring me to start wood turning! I like your plain style and "common man" image. I also live in GA and have already videoed a little of my work just so I could see my technique. Stuart

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Stuart. Glad you enjoy my channel and perhaps found some useful information. I use hot glue for all sorts of temporary jobs. I used my G0462 for 10 years and loved it. It is basically the same as your HF only a little larger. It went to a good home when I bought the G0766. You are right, it is pretty huge and surprised me once I got it assembled. It is the perfect lathe for an old man. It is quiet and powerful.

[@jerryshelton1481]

Good to see you posting videos again

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Jerrry. I am really glad to be able to get back in the shop without the hassle of dealing with all the crap in there. LOL! Take care.

[@zetuskid]

Stephen it is such a blessing to see you in the wood shop again. I can see retired life Suits you good or else there is something moved into your shirt. Either way it’s good to see you again. This is something every woodturners should learn and use. Solves a lot of issues. Take care And be careful. Thanks for sharing.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you very much. I absolutely Love retirement. It was a long time coming and I can finally have a beard. No one would ever allow a beard in the Fire service. Thank you for commenting and take care yourself.

[@PopsShop]

Good to see you back! Love your videos, they are always very informative. Thanks for such a great job.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Danny. So glad you are enjoying my channel. Take care.

[@jamesstanlake4064]

Great to see you back..

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you James. Good to be getting back to work in there. I have really missed it and my videos.

[@greghaines7055]

Welcome back. You were missed. We have the same lathe.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Greg. My G0766 is a great upgrade and I love turning on it.

[@MARKBaid]

Good to see you back Stephen

[@StephenOgle]

Great to hear from my good friend Mark again. Do a kindness brother!

[@rg3291]

Yaaay! Missed your videos! Glad you are back!

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you. I hope to have two more within a week or so. I already have the footage just need to get them edited and uploaded.

[@annlaurie1484]

Good to see you back.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Ann. So glad to be turning in front of the camera again. I really enjoy it. Take care and thanks again for staying tuned.

[@randywillis1659]

Glad to see you back in front of your lathe. I to am a retired fireman and have followed you for a while. Keep up the great work that you do.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you brother, and thanks for sticking with my channel. I hope I can make interesting content in the future.

[@glenwithrow9371]

Stephen, glad to see you back in the shop, looking forward to many more videos. Thank you for your service.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Glen. It is good to be back to work in a clean shop! I really loved my job and still miss it, but glad I retired in good shape and still able to do what I want.

[@jameslansberry5583]

Glad to see your back. Mist seeing your video

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you James. I have really missed creating my videos and the community that comes with it. Thanks for sticking with me.

[@dougrobins8291]

Welcome back! At 8:50 you said you had been turning peanuts. I smiled and tried to imagine how you could turn such a little thing and what you could make out of them.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Doug. LOL!! I meant to say pens! LOL! I can't see good enough to turn peanuts. I can barely even see them! Take care.

[@glencrandall7051]

I really like the idea of the shelf liner to pad the jam check face. Thank you for sharing. Have a good day and please continue to stay healthy.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Glen. I like using the shelf liner because a lot of the bowl have finish on them before they get remounted to remove the tenon. Take care.

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Stephen I'm sure glad to see you back, how is the pit doing. awesome info thanks or sharing take care my friend stay safe god bless

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Donald. Ol Gurdy is smoking meat almost every week and still performs beyond expectations. Have a new modification in mind for her also. I will share that too.

[@johnmeeks9618]

Stephen, great to have you back! Missed your unique perspective to problem solutions and instruction.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you John. I really like working on my own problems and possibly helping some others that may have similar ones. Take care!

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Very nice 👍

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you very much.

[@ronwestra3442]

good to see you back Stephen. wood turning or metal work!

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Ron. I enjoy projects that I can solve problems and learn things. I hope I can keep producing interesting videos for my viewers. That is the hardest challenge. LOL. Take care and thanks for watching.

[@timkarenarnold1136]

Stephen great to see you back again. I’m not much into metal work,but still watched all the vids on the gurtty build. Not sure if I spelled her name right.😅. Either way she’s beautiful and I enjoyed watching your craftsmanship. I’ll be looking for you down the road,weather it be wood or metal!! Stay safe Tim 👍🏻🍺🍺🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you very much Tim. I sure am glad to be holding on to my viewers when I built my smoker. She pumps out really good BBQ quite often, sometimes every week.

[@ericschenck9954]

Glad to see your back brother!

[@markysnott5772]

Woohoo! Great to see you again!

[@StephenOgle]

Woohoo! Thank you sir!

[@frankkirby5763]

Vast knowledge!

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you very much Frank. Hopefully you are finding my projects helpful. Take care.

[@dennisbeamish9058]

Hi Stephen -- so happy to see you back!! Love your tutorials and your honest style! I too have just cleaned my shop as I await delivery of my new lathe next Tuesday (Aug 25th) Concaving a jamb chuck seems so simple and I am embarrassed that I have never done that - thanks for sharing. Watched your smoker build from start to finish and really enjoyed it - but very happy to see you back in the shop with more videos - and hopefully more often. Long time subscriber - Dennis

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Dennis. Glad you are still enjoying my channel. Congratulations on your new lathe!! I hope you enjoy it as much as I have mine. Take care!

[@darylreinke8621]

Good to see you back. I’ve always enjoyed your videos.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Daryl. Glad you are still enjoying my channel. Take care!

[@petenelson7273]

glad your back.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Pete. Sure is good to hear from all of you again. Take care.

[@fredyoung9461]

glad to see you back Ive been missing your videos

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Fred. Good to be back on KZbin. Take care.

[@melvinrollins3400]

Great to see you in front of the lathe Stephen ! Have been looking forward to it for a while thanks for sharing sir. Take care

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Melvin. I really like standing in front to the G0766 and turning. So much nicer than my G0462, and so much quieter.

[@seemorevid1]

I need this! Great idea. BTW, welcome back. I enjoy your videos.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Ron. Glad you enjoyed this video.

[@ericschenck9954]

Thanks for the tip! For sure going to make some. I have a lot of Pecan I started roughing out.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Eric, It sure is good to be back. Pecan is a great wood to use and I also have a lot of it. Take care brother and thanks for watching.

[@2hornscrest761]

Good to see you back.. .. a few months more and your beard will be caught by the lathe..😉

[@StephenOgle]

LOL!! Maybe it will. Hopefully I will get it on video too!! That would be a good one. Take care brother.

[@pinkponyofprey1965]

Kewl!!! He's up and at it again! :D Welcome back, Steve!

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you very much. Glad to make some more videos. Take care.

[@royboggs3849]

Hey Stephen, like everybody else, love your vids! You’re a natural in fromt of the camera! Q. : What sizes of jam chucks are your goto’s (most often used...)? Thnx!

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Roy. Glad you enjoyed this project. Most of my normal bowls I use a Six to Ten inch Jam Chuck. That will generally take care of most projects. I hope this helps my friend and Glad you are enjoying my channel.

[@beedee3217]

Good to see you back in the shop. If that chin hair gets any longer, you will have to put a net on it so it doesn't get turned also. Enjoy your retirement.

[@StephenOgle]

LOL!! Thank you. I think I will let it grow until I can make a ponytail and throw it over my shoulder. LOL!! Not really!

[@jalker1205]

welcome back i'v missed your content

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Baldy. I always miss time in the shop and also in front of my camera. Glad you are still enjoying my channel.

[@NianticRiverWoodcraftingChrisN]

Welcome back!

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you. It is great to be back in the shop and actually able to get things done again.

[@jackmorgan3498]

Welcome Back!

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Jack. Great to be back!

[@pduncan67]

about the recess on the back - do you expand the chuck out to grab, or close chuck to grab the tennon?

[@StephenOgle]

Thanks for commenting Patrick. I expand the chuck into the recess. The tenon in the middle could be just cut out. I hope this helps. Take care.

[@dougrowe1583]

Dang it’s good to see you back. I know you are a fan of Eddie Castalin. Check out world wide woodturners.org. We meet over zoom every Wednesday. We would love to have you join us. Give Eddie a call. He can give you all the details. But like I said it is good to see you back. You were one of the turners that inspired me a few years ago when I first got into turning.

[@StephenOgle]

I would really like to participate and watched a couple of your last meetings. So good to see Capt. Eddie enjoying himself with all the turners.

[@rayevans9408]

Welcome back Steve. Enjoy retirement.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Ray. Good to be back. I really am enjoying retirement! Wish I could have done it years ago, LOL!

[@NeilPost71]

Epic 🐐ee ! Glad your back! How's the smoker?

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Neil. The smoker works better than I expected and I will be modding it in a near future video.

[@jenksify]

Love the beard. Do you live by the rule he who dies with the most tools wins?

[@StephenOgle]

LOL! I like the beard also. Never was allowed to have one as a Firefighter. I find that they catch a lot of shavings though. Only if the number of tools includes shop made also. Take care!

[@ericmoorehead1100]

Why not use a vacuum chuck?

[@StephenOgle]

Haven't made any yet.