20 min. Great gift or easy craft sale!..

Here I turn a log and spalted Beech into a Gonk with a top hat.
so simple and fun to make...
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Disclaimer
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[@amandatallis9875]

Hi Andy the spalted wood makes a lovely hat for this magnificent Gonk. You are a master Gonk make. You are a masterwoodturner and craftsman well done. Thank you for a fabulous video. Amanda xx

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

He is the cutest Gonk yet, Andy! This was a lot of fun to watch. Well done! I'm still smiling! 😃 Phil

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Great little Gonk. The hat is fantastic. And the balloon is a fun addition. Quite enjoyable video.

[@shawnwagoner7049]

Greetings from sunny South Carolina! I just found your channel a few days ago and I'm glad I did. I do more "figure it out as you go" wood turning that I probably should and it's good to see I'm not the only one. I gotta get to my shop now and try to copy your Gonk for my wife's birthday..... Thanks! Shawn

[@jimphilpott902]

A wonderful little project, Your videos are so satisfying. Clever and instructive.

[@jimfisher5201]

Great work Andy, you really do have amazing tool control it’s great to watch, love the little Gonk. All the best to you. Regards Jim

[@Mckmake]

Another wonderful project Andy, as always lots of useful narrative and the balloon idea looks great thank you for sharing

[@54lespaul3]

Nice Andy!! Love him, even your thumbnail gave me a good laugh!! Very good 🤣

[@toddatglencovewoodworks]

Superbly executed Andy! Love the balloon. 😊

[@PBUCKY1969]

Hi Andy - great to see you mate, glad youre feeling better and great fun to watch this little gonk getting made! All the best 👍👍

[@morningsong7885]

Hello Andy from the Cornish gonk factory 👋🏻😎 What a great looking little fellow!!! You are getting really good at these, I say… and it’s alive 😂👍🏻 funny little stop motion picture at the end! You are right, the spalted wood for the top hat is a real looker, and as always, you have got such a great eye for the perfect shape and size, always a pleasure to watch indeed ☺️👏🏻 Very sorry to hear you have been down with the flu, I hope you have recovered 100% meanwhile. Here the weather has been much too warm for February, and today we have a very warm and strong wind blowing, but the birds have emptied all the food in the birds house which is a sure sign that the temperature is going to drop… So expecting rough weather for next week, I think… Expecting the kiddies for tomorrow, there are five now and No. 6 due in May 🫣 Three of each ☺️ Oh, an idea: An egg holder with like a wide base where you can put the spoon would be great 👍🏻☺️ And a second idea: a darning disc with an indent so you can put a spring around it to fix the fabric in place… You know, flat on the bottom and slightly rounded on top, but no “mushroom stem” if you like, round and a bit bigger in diameter than a darning mushroom would be, if you see what I mean.. Well, have a great Sunday, Andy, take care 👋🏻😉👋🏻 Byeeee, Jude

[@user-og3xg1ul6j]

The Gonk with the Ballon is great 🤙🏼 Thanks for the idea ☺️

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Sandy... Thank you so much.. I'm glad that you liked it... My pleasure.. I wish that I had made 3 balloons for him now... Take care my friend and all the best from Andy...

[@valeriehenschel1590]

Nice bigger gonk! Hope your friend likes it.

[@williamellis8993]

Really cute, Andy. I like the balloon. Bill

[@donaldchase6800]

That one looks like a fun project. I’ll have to give it a go. Thanks! Don

[@stephendonathan6782]

Nice work Andy! I would like to see you make a squirrel. Take care and GOD BLESS 🙏🏻!

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Stephen... Thank you very much... Ahh, a Squirrel ehh, duly noted ✅️ Thank you again and God bless you and yours 😊... Take care my friend and all the best from Andy

[@copperowlwoodturning5929]

Awesome gonk, Andy. Beautiful work. Take care. 😊😊

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Fantastic Andy and I agree with you my favourite one to date. Take care my friend. Cheers, Huw

[@colinwatmore7041]

Love the gonk, particularly the spalted top hat. I have difficulty finding spalted wood in Spain. I've made Vikings in similar fashion, I'll email you a couple of pics. Thanks for all the ideas and methods keep 'em coming.

[@albertdawson6814]

Very nice. I always wanted to do this. Thank you for sharing Andy. I will see you next week

[@TheMessyStudio]

That came out really cute, Andy!

[@lynseyemma]

excellent cute gonk

[@Dore60]

Nice job Andy 👍

[@mashmade-airth]

Hi Andy. Nice work. Love the balloon idea. How about one like you've just shown us but perhaps holding 3 or 4 balloons, all different colours. Just an idea mate. Keep well & stay safe.

[@MASI_forging]

How awesome. The gift is beautiful 👍👍

[@johndeakin7401]

What a lovely job again pal.i.Love it . Going to do one tomorrow.John from Scotland

[@robinjones9164]

Thank you so much Andy for the beautifully made Gonks. Really appreciate you creating such an amazing gift for me.👍

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Robin... It was pleasure my friend... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@Buttermilk3696]

Nice lookin’ fellow!! Thanks for the inspiration!!

[@garyp8471]

What a dry day, what's one of those like, Hat and balloon really sets Albert off. All the best from Lincolnshire.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Gary... Well I think it's the only dry day that we've had since Christmas...haha.. I'm guessing that you haven't been any better off with your weather... The name Albert really suits him... Take care my friend and all the best from Andy..

[@stevegray9532]

Great Andy, I'm going to attempt a Gonk with a trio of balloons, send you a pic upon completion, Cheers mate, Steve

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Steve... I wish I had thought about that.. never crossed my mind... I am looking forward to seeing yours... Take care my friend and all the best from Andy...

[@stevegray9532]

Andy, here's the gok with 3 balloons, think I prefer your verion though!

[@davidparkyn4716]

Really cool looking gonk there Andy , don’t know that we have them here in the US. Pleased to hear you had a dry day over there! Take care my friend

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi David... I'm glad that you liked him... You used to have them but your Raccoons wiped them all out 😲... I hope that you are enjoying some lovely weather... cold and wet here... Take care my friend and all the best from Andy

[@ultrawoody1968]

Nice job..........I'll make one for my son....it'll give him a laugh....cheers

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Chris... Thanks for dropping in... I'm glad that you liked it and I'm sure that your son will love yours... Take care my friend and all the best from Andy

[@gwynnfarrell1856]

A great gonk! It looks like he's celebrating someone's birthday. 🎈 Your gonks always make me smile. Thank you for brightening up a wintry wet morning! Take care 🎈

[@RadioFaceWoodWorks]

Gonks and small animals everywhere in the shop...watch your step🥾🥾nothing worse than a squashed gonk😂...stay safe...press on 😎 Joe

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Joe.. Haha.. yes, they are everywhere !! A squashed Gonk is not a pretty sight 🤢🤣 Take care my friend and all the best from Andy

[@jackthompson5092]

Neat Andy.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Jack... Thank you very much as always... Take care my friend and all the best from Andy

[@thesarahapplebyapplesource3970]

Thank you so much for our gonks ! I adore them and they enjoyed our break away in Newquay when Rob surprised me with them for our anniversary ! You are so talented 👏 Andy keep up your amazing creations 😊x

[@MarkMcCluney]

Super, I love the balloon. He reminds me of the front man if Wizzard. Remember his name? Cheers Andy, I enjoyed that.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Mark... I'm glad that you liked this one... Haha... Roy Wood... I can see the resemblance... and the 'wood' connection.. clever... Take care my friend and all the best from Andy

[@neilfaulkner9424]

Thanks for another great video, with regard to your requests for ideas, how about a wine stopper and corkscrew. I made some trinket boxes for Xmas and I’m thinking of next Xmas now.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Neil... My pleasure... I'm glad that you enjoyed it... Thank you for your suggestions.. I will add them to the list... Wow.. you are planning for next Christmas already... I would love to see some pictures of your trinket boxes... Take care my friend and all the best from Andy

[@bradbyers7505]

I’ve grown quite fond of these little fellows. They are like wooden Hobbits. Thanks for sharing.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Brad... Haha... they do grow on you... Wooden Hobbits.. I like that... I should add some hairy feet...😂 Take care my friend and all the best from Andy

[@rwyse1]

Very good Andy got to give it a go if I can get the fur

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Raymond... I'm glad that you liked it... I hope that you will enjoy making yours... If you can't get the fur let me know and I'll send you a couple of small pieces... Take care my friend and all the best from Andy

[@DavidBird-uu8km]

Very Nice.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi David... Thank you very much... Take care my friend and all the best from Andy

[@WoodenItBeNice]

2nd BOOM!!!

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Huw.. Haha... 2nd 🤭 Take care my friend and all the best from Andy

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Looks great

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Chris... Thank you very much as always... Take care my friend and all the best from Andy

[@MarkMcCluney]

Idea: Candlestick telephone?

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Mark... Ahhh .. interesting idea... I can see the appeal... I will add it too the list... thank you for your input... Take care my friend and all the best from Andy ...

[@Scrollsaw53]

I really like the gonk,great idea with the balloon!!

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Scrollsaw... I'm glad that you liked it... I wish I had done 3 balloons now... Take care my friend and all the best from Andy

[@jenniferlewis9864]

💜💙

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Jennifer... Thank you ❤️ Take care my friend and all the best from Andy

[@user-ix5cm8xf5x]

Hi Andy, love your demos and your easy manner. I have been making "viking" gonks but am finding it difficult to get good fluffy Beard material, may I ask where you get yours from? Keep inspiring us Michael

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Michael... Thank you so much... I hope that you are enjoying making yours... You could send me some pictures... I had trouble finding the fur as well... I bought a 1kg offcut bag from here... www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225388994134?itmmeta=01HQXF6WBMTWWF930M1X087HHN&hash=item347a3b1e56:g:LXoAAOSwQtZfFVar I think they are down to the last lot... but hopefully, they will be as good as mine were.. Good luck.. Take care my friend and all the best from Andy

[@MoleValleyMaker]

3rd, Kaboooom!

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Dave... Haha... well done you 👏 Take care my friend and all the best from Andy

[@fryeguy9939]

Love all these simple small crafts... Where did you purchase the fur from ??

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi fryguy... I'm glad that you like them... Here is a link for the fur... www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225388994134?itmmeta=01HQXF6WBMTWWF930M1X087HHN&hash=item347a3b1e56:g:LXoAAOSwQtZfFVar Take care my friend and all the best from Andy

[@redkite200]

A smashing wee fella, Andy. One thing I wonder at is does the glue adhere well on top of the waxed body?

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Redkite... Thank you very much... I have never had any problems with ca glue sticking to a wax treated surface... But it did have a reaction with the lacquered balloon.. hence the red all over my fingers... Take care my friend and all the best from Andy

[@leratonbricoleur]

Bonjour, votre gnome est superbe. J'adore les gnomes. Je me demandais quel est l'outil avec le manche rouge que vous utilisez pour faire le tenon du nez ainsi que pour d'autres opérations? Merci pour ce partage qui est précieux pour moi.

[@sammiceli7645]

Did you use an open end wrench to form the nose? Nice project.... 🇺🇸

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Sam... Yes... and also to make the dowel on the nose and hand.. Here is a link to the video on how to make the wrench tool... kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYSqfYWlnK99qbMsi=-wPxt1eHipUnSQdK Take care my friend and all the best from Andy

[@jeffochs2811]

Hi Andy, Love the gonks. New to the channel and I really liked the "spanner" trick to get to the correct diameter. I've never seen it done that way before, sorry if this is a silly question but are the spanners sharpened in any way?

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Jeff... Thank you and welcome to the channel... The spanner tool is a great way to get a consistent diameter easily... Here is a link to my video explaining how to make and use the spanner tool... kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYSqfYWlnK99qbMsi=-wPxt1eHipUnSQdK Take care my friend and all the best from Andy

[@denisvienat849]

Hello Andy c’est une réussite le Gonk est top bravo 👍 question Andy c’est quoi ton mandrin la marque ? Merci et prend soin de toi 👏👋😊

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Denis... Merci boucoup.. je suis content que ça te plais... Mandrin/ chuck.. = debut de video Record Power SC4 standard chuck Fin de video = Record Power SC2 avec Dome chuck.. Take care my friend and all the best from Andy 😊

[@denisvienat849]

@@AndysCornishCreations merci Andy c’est cool 👍👏👋

[@Gregbrowning94]

Do you have a recommendation as to length of arms mine look disproportionate, I made a Gandalf with a shield ( no hand ) And a staff with an arm and ball as a hand. It seems to long even after a trim. Can’t send pic but will in email label Gandalf

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Greg... Thanks for the email and photos... Take care my friend and all the best from Andy

[@mel.anthony8976]

Well done... Andy. Beggers?

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Mel... Thank you very much... Little beggars is a term we used in Yorkshire for Little devils/ rascals/ Take care my friend and all the best from Andy

[@richjones5432]

You run a great channel ...... but what on earth is your issue with working in Sundays ............ many of us watching you have worked many a Sunday. Buck up & grow up.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

It's not what you said that hurts... it's the way that you said it....😔

[@richjones5432]

I have worked Sundays & worked Sunday nights. Millions of us do these things, not because we love our jobs but because we appreciate having jobs. On my off days my dog & my lathe allow me to reset. If you have had your Ts &Cs changed then by all means be mad about it. But in this current monied climate, by all means put yourself in a position where your employer "Lets you go" ...... fine, fair enough. Please do not start putting out videos saying "Poor Me". Principles are great if you can afford them. I cannot. Please accept this as a honest reply. IT might be the best thing thats ever happened. Life can be like that. Good luck going forward.