#34 An Off-centre Vase with a Twist

[@hraun2berg]

You truly should bee happy with it as you said, it is a very beautiful vase. Making one pair as candle holders I think would be gorgeous, but again, a very beautiful vase. Júlíus

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Hi Júlíus Many thanks for the feedback. I think I would have more chance of winning the lottery than managing to make a matching pair of candle holders. That would be way beyond my capabilities - Nice thought though. All the best. Andrew

[@kanapodfungsaichon5158]

Awesome your project,. I like it,. thank you for video.

[@icespeckledhens]

Interesting design. Thanks James

[@Golod_ne_tetka]

Всегда очень интересно смотреть на Ваши эксперименты. Очень интересная и необычная вещь получилась.

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Hi Александр I've tried to translate into English and I get..... "It's always very interesting to look at your experiments. Very interesting and unusual thing happened." Thank you for the feedback - it's very much appreciated. Cheers. Andrew

[@pamelathomas5676]

I really like that Andrew, well done!

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Hi Pamela. Thank you so much. All the best. Andrew

[@lenshandcraftedwoodsigns6033]

Looks amazing!

[@learningturningmetal]

Thanks Len!

[@barrycook4690]

Grand job you made it look easy :-)

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Thanks Barry - well it certainly wasn't as difficult as I imagined. With the wood being off-centre I got quite a lot of vibration on the lathe, preventing me from increasing the speed. I still haven't got round to bolting the lathe down onto the bench - so maybe I need to sort that out before attempting another. Cheers. Andrew

[@donfillenworth1721]

Another great video. Thanks for your efforts and sharing with us.

[@rolandsutton4086]

Great job!!

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Thanks Roland - much appreciated. Cheers. Andrew

[@JimmiePorterAtStuartArts]

A very cool idea. Thanks for the share!

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Thanks Jimmie. All the best. Andrew

[@leksey7870]

Hi Andrew! A very interesting idea! Original!

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Thanks Aleksey - I'm glad you found it interesting. Cheers. Andrew

[@mamabearssheshedtracykeato6941]

I am new to turning. But I just love doing it! That I haven't accomplished yet. I think I might now try. That turned out beautiful! Many blessings to you Andrew!

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Thanks Tracy. Good luck in your turning adventure, and stay safe. Cheers. Andrew

[@cliffphillips9952]

Thanks for that , I'm a fairly new turner and this inspired me to try off-centre turning. I have just made two candle holders, one with a right twist and one with a left. I started by using a bowl gouge but reverted to a skew and found I got a better finish.

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Hi Cliff - I'm really pleased it got you thinking of doing some off-centre turning. I sounds like you are more advanced than me - I've not mastered that scary skew yet! Good luck! Cheers Andrew

[@Mac2474]

Inspira(l)tional!

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Thanks Mac! Cheers. Andrew

[@paracordbraider]

Another great job. Haven't tried offset turning yet. Will have to think about it. Christian Jensen Lubbock Texas

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Hi Christian - many thanks for the feedback. I hope it inspires you to give it a try. Cheers. Andrew

[@Bramsshed1913]

Nicely done mate !! Bram

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Thanks Bram. Take care mate. Andrew

[@JimsonMakes]

Another great video Andrew. Cheers, Jim

[@John_C999]

Hi Andrew you explain your technique's and thought process very well and I always look forward to watching your videos. Thanks for the video. Regards john

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Thanks Jim. All the best. Andrew

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Hi John, thank you so much for such kind feedback. You have made my day! Cheers. Andrew

[@MikeWaldt]

A very good demo and explanation of this method Andrew. Great video mate. Cheers Mike

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Thanks Mike. I do hope it will inspire others to give it a try. Cheers. Andrew (aka James - ha ha)

[@MikeWaldt]

Sorted ANDREW, 'tis me age mate ;)

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Well it made me laugh. Have a great day. Cheers. Andrew

[@jimphilpott902]

Very nice video! I was re-reading Barbara Dill's little book on off center turning last night. She uses a detail spindle gouge.

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Hi Jim Crikey - that sounds a little scary. I'll try to check out her book. Many thanks. Andrew

[@PATesslar]

Excellent video. I like to cut a shallow parting cut (about 5mm deep) BEFORE final sanding and finishing, that way when you part off the finished project there is no risk of tear out damage on the finished waxed surface. Just a tip.

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Hi John Thanks for such a great tip. Also - thanks for subscribing. Cheers. Andrew

[@PaulLockwood]

Off centre is a bit like just roughing down a square spindle, as you've seen nothing really to be afraid of. I think if you had left a small space from the tenon that you didn't touch may have been a little easier and as you found the bowl gouge when you started off centre would have produced a better finish. If possible sand before you move it from the current centre position, may save lots of hand sanding. To me off centre turning is still one of those things that you don't know what you are going to end up with. Great video and well done!

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Hi Paul Thanks again for your continued advice - it's very much appreciated. I agree - you don't know what you are going to end up with until you get to the end. Mine looked really odd, until I got round to the final cuts. Glad you liked the vid. Cheers. Andrew

[@teamwild_UK]

Great video Andrew. I do like the reflection of what you've learned at the end; this is something we should all do. I've played around with this technique a fair bit after seeing a video by Robbie the Woodturner. I have found that the roughing gouge is actually the best tool for me but you need to be brave and belt the speed right up. I like nice crisp lines so I tend to avoid power sanding but you've still managed to keep the lines so maybe it's just me. :) All the best, Ben

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Thanks Ben - and thanks for the tips. Much appreciated. I'm slowly getting there. Like you say, I need to speed it up a bit. Glad you like the format. All the best. Andrew

[@woodchuck1]

Very good job Andrew... I have tried this but it didn't go as well..😀

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Hi Mike I think mine might have been beginners luck! All the best. Andrew

[@terrywest1094]

Hi Andrew, I was wondering where you came up with this design? Really interesting. I liked how it turned out.

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Hi Terry - the basic design was featured in Woodturning magazine last year. I decided to introduce a twist to give it a little more character. Glad you like it. Cheers Andrew

[@paulphillips675]

Maybe should have sanded before changing axis

[@Stephens8x6Workshop]

Very enjoyable video. Turned out nicely balanced and pleasing to the eye. Love to do a sticker swap :-) and will PM my details.

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Hi Stephen - I'm glad you liked it. I've also replied to your pm. Cheers. Andrew

[@TurningWorks]

Great video Andrew, really pleased your project came out well! 👍🍺 I have a similar video in the works about multi-axis turning...great minds think alike eh!? 👍🍺

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Hi Dave Many thanks - and I look forward to seeing your vid. Multi-axis turning sounds very posh - ee by gum. 👍🍺 Andrew

[@JohnClothier]

Like that! Will have to try that myself sometime. thanks. Will PM for sticker swap

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Many thanks - I've replied to your pm. Cheers. Andrew

[@graemebuchanan4227]

Bravo Andrew, I too saw that article you spoke about in woodturning Magazine, as yet i'm still in the learning stages of my experience at the lathe, now that i've seen it done it doesn't appear all that daunting maybe one day soon ill have a go. What timber did you use and what dimension was it if you don't mind me asking

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Hi Graeme. I think the timber was Ash and the vase ended up being 7 inches long and just over 2 inches in diameter. I hope you give it a try. All the best. Andrew