#39 A Pair of Owls

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Hi I've had mixed feedback about using backing tracks (ie music) in some of my videos. This video doesn't have backing tracks in the main content. If you prefer me using backing tracks, please reply wth a YES. If you don't like me using backing tracks, please reply with a NO. This will help me produce videos in a format that most prefer. Many thanks for your support. Cheers Andrew

[@peterburley2086]

Andrew Whale. No, much prefer the way you did this one. I get some idea of what’s going on from the sound of the machinery. Good project I have added it to my list, thanks.

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Hi Peter - thanks for your views on the music front. It looks like the 'NO's are in front at the moment. I'm pleased the video got you to add Owls to your list. Cheers Andrew

[@paulcleary3289]

HI Andrew, NO. Your idea of using the very pleasant backing track at the start and end is much better. Best wishes for the season

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Thanks Paul - have a great Christmas. Cheers Andrew

[@WoodyWood]

no

[@cnr1001]

Great owls. Yes to music. Thanks for sharing

[@paulcleary3289]

Hi Andrew Again I am so impressed with the quality of your content and your easy presentation style which is a joy to watch. No unnecessary waffle just straightforward information including those issues you experienced along the way which will help your subscribers, new and old, to learn from your mistakes. Amusing as well as informative your lessons are thoroughly enjoyable. Well done again from one Yorkie to another. Regards Paul

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Hi Paul - many thanks for such positive feedback. I do try to cover each stage in a project to try to help others who are new to turning. And, being Yorkshire, I just tell it how it is - warts and all. Have a great Christmas. All the best. Andrew

[@maggiekavanagh2801]

Fantastic piece of turning, love those owls.

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Hey thanks Maggie. I like them too! Happy Christmas! Andrew

[@albertdawson6814]

This was a very enjoyable video. Thank you for sharing. I hope I see you on the next one

[@learningturningmetal]

Thanks Albert

[@wagWAGart]

hats off to you andrew it just shows that you do not need fancy jigs to do the same job and to say you are learning that is the best way to go you will be a competent if not more wood turner in the long run awesome job. ps merry christmas and a happy new year and safe turning

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Thanks Wayne. I find it a little more interesting if I have to make something the help me make the final piece. It also helps me gain more experience. A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you too. Take care. Cheers Andrew

[@pamelathomas5676]

Lovely owls Andrew. I think you have it just right in the background. Thanks for sharing.

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Thanks Pamela! All the best. Andrew

[@hughes1601]

I watch your videos to see your projects transpire and to listen to what you have to say. This video works for me, Nice owls. Tommy

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Hi Tommy. Thank you so much for providing such positive feedback. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Cheers! Andrew

[@sgh6559]

Thanks Andrew, just found my next project. Great Job.

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Hi Steve I'm am really pleased that it's inspired you to do the same. These Owls are so cute! And - thanks for susbcribing. All the best. Andrew

[@leksey7870]

Good job Andrew! Beautiful owls!

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Thanks Aleksey! Have a great Christmas. Andrew

[@lynvoyager5976]

These are gorgeous!!

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Thanks Lyn. If I ever get to 1000 subscribers, I will be giving one away. All the best. Andrew

[@stewartfurini]

Very nice video Andrew. Clear and very informative. Good luck with getting to 1k.

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Thanks Stewart. You are pretty close to 1K too! Hope you have a great New Year. Cheers Andrew

[@mamabearssheshedtracykeato6941]

Yes. Wonderful project!

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Thanks Tracy - you are too kind. Have a great Christmas. Andrew

[@TurningWorks]

Why haven’t I seen this pop up!? Grrr! Great project! 👍🍺

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Cheers 🍻 Dave. All the best mate. Andrew

[@c.h.670]

Thanks a lot. i like this one more than the one by Martin, not because of the result, but because it more Hande made, and doesnt use all those Gimmicks. thats what i call Woodturning !

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Hey - thanks Carsten. I really do appreciate your feedback. Have a great day. Andrew

[@JohnClothier]

They came put really well. Yes I prefer the backing music . And I've no doubt you will be at 1000 in no TIME!

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Hi John. I'm pretty happy with the results as well. Each owls seems to have a different character. Thanks for the feedback re backing music. All the best. Andrew

[@MikeWaldt]

Very impressive Andrew, love the owls, and a big achievement "free hand". Great project and video mate. Merry Christmas. Mike

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Thanks Mike I'm really pleased you like them. Have a great Christmas! Cheers Andrew

[@johnmccormack9220]

Hi Andrew excellent video like both music and no music it's the contents that matter have a great Xmas 👍👍

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Hi John - I'm glad you like the vid and thanks for your views on the music. Have a great Christmas. Andrew

[@jimrobb6325]

Nice one Andrew. If I could make a couple of suggestions. One would be that you need to crank up you lathe speed a good bit right from the outset. I my opinion it appears you do most of your turning with a fairly low lathe speed. The other suggestion I would make is to set a depth gauge referencing off the front face of the doughnut chuck when turning the first eye of the Owl to size and depth. The setting on the depth gauge can then be used to establish the second eye much more easily. The light pencil mark you established on initial set-up is your visual size reference. If made the same size and depth they should match. Real nice Owls all the same. As for backing tracks I would say no.

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Hi Jim. Thank you so much for the advice. I think you are correct regarding speed. I tend to think the same when turning but don't really want to get out of my comfort zone. I think it's maybe time for me to bite the bullet! Great idea about depth. Also, thanks for the vote. Have a great Christmas. Cheers Andrew

[@jefffoggymountainworkshop5021]

Awesome Owls! I just watched Martin’s video on the owls before yours. Was wondering how to make those cool owls without all the fancy jigs. Now I have a way! Thanks for the video, new subscriber here.

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Hi Jeff - I'm glad you found the video useful. I often fall into the trap of buying gadgets (it's nice to spoil yourself), but quite often it's possible to make your own - especially if they are round and you have a lathe - ha ha. Thanks for subscribing too. Cheers Andrew

[@lutzkunstler1297]

Hi Andrew Nice owls and good tips, I shall try it one day! The background music is okay ,too Have a nice Christmas and all the very best for the Year 2018

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Hi Lutz - I'm really glad you like the Owls. Also, many thanks for the feedback. I hope you have a great Chrismas too. All the best. Andrew

[@SteveHowie]

Nice job Andrew, it's great to see innovation at work! I don't go for backing music, I prefer to hear the sound of the lathe . . . . Merry Christmas to you and yours, let's hope you hit the 1,000 barrier soon in the New Year. Steve H

[@learningturningmetal]

Hey, thanks Steve. Innovation might be pushing it a bit! Also thanks for your views on music - it looks like you are in the majority. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Cheers 🍻 Andrew

[@markhobster8113]

Hiya nice owls, I havnt tried anything with a donut chuck before but just a pure guess to get the eyes the same size is to connect the crosses made by the circle overlaps and extend the line top and bottom, when turning the second circle you keep stop starting the lathe to see when the edge of the 2nd eye meets where that line you drew touches the 1st eye so then you have them symmetrical 👍

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Hi Mark. Many thanks for the suggestion. The main thing I struggled with was the depth of curvature of the eyes. Jim, below, suggested using a depth gauge so I will give that a try next time. Thanks again. Andrew

[@markhobster8113]

Andrew Whale ok mate another thing you could try is a rectangle piece of card and shape the longest side to match the first eye you cut, then check the second as you go using the flat section either side of the curve you cut against the uncut wood 👍 this will also give depth and curvature if you want it exact

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Hi Mark. That's a brilliant idea. I will definitely give it a try next time. Cheers Andrew

[@markhobster8113]

Andrew Whale no problem fella 👍

[@woodturningwithDave]

Great project! Happy New Years to you and your family :)

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Thanks David. Happy New Year to you too. Hope you have a gudun! Cheers Andrew

[@AllenORourke1954]

Nice job Andrew...👍👍👍

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Thanks Allen - I'm really glad you like it. Cheers! Andrew

[@mickfrancis4367]

Hi Andrew,i want to make a doenut chuck but cant find your video on it,you kindly sent me the measurements of the bolts but i have lost the info please help,cheers Mick.

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Hi Mick. I didn't do a separate video on making the doughnut chuck, but I tried to cover the basics at around 14mins 18sec in my owl video. I hope that helps. Good luck. Andrew

[@mickfrancis4367]

thanks for your reply,could you remind me of the length of the screws ,and where did you get the screws ect,cheers Mick

[@mikebernard4762]

NO to backing track. This video was fine Andrew. Keep it up and have a great Christmas. Regards Mike B

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Hi Mike. Many thanks for the feedback. Merry Christmas! Yay! Cheers Andrew

[@Stephens8x6Workshop]

Nice to see the owl take shape without all the gizmo's Andrew. As far as backing music goes, it does have a place but, with the quality of your presentation style and method of demonstrating, I really don't think it's necessary. I have moved away from music during the turning process in my video's in favour of shortened sequences in real time. As aonother commentor here has said, hearing the tone of the wood imparts a lot of indirect information to the viewer. Music has its place, particularly for introduction and summing up as it helps to create a channels identity but however you wish to present your project video's is fine by me. I'll still be watching and learning ☺. Cheers from Lancashire.

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Hi Stephen - I really do appreciate your views on the background music. Thanks you so much. PS - Your workshop looks absolutely fantastic! Cheers from Yorkshire. Andrew

[@ronh9384]

Nice job on the owls Andrew. They turned out really good! Would using a piece of 5/8” or 3/4” thick piece of plexiglass for the top piece of the donut chuck make it easier to turn the eyes? And would the plexiglass be strong enough? Just subscribed. Ron

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Hi Ron - thanks for the suggestion. I will definately give it some consideration next time I have a go at this. I have recently got sidetracked with a metalworking lathe and a mill, but hope to get back to woodturning soon. Thanks for subscribing. All the best. Andrew

[@robberry2377]

No to the background music. Much better with out. Still had to turn the volume down when it blared out at the end. I mark out the eyes, drill the holes for the eye stems then use them to centre between the cup chuck & revolving centre. Turn the eye sockets, cut off the centre pips & sand with a 50mm sanding pad held in the chuck.

[@learningturningmetal]

Hi Rob Many thanks for detailing your method. Next time I will try drilling the holes first, to see if that helps. Also, thanks for your views on the music. Have a great Christmas. Cheers Andrew

[@woodturningwithDave]

YES m8

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Thanks for the feedback David. I need to count up, but I think the NO's have it. Cheers Andrew

[@wagWAGart]

as for the music me personally its a no because then you can hear different tones in the wood when it is being cut which most turner do not explain

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Hi Wayne - thanks for the feedback. It looks like 50/50 at the moment. Cheers Andrew

[@robertblood3722]

Hi Andrew. No I think it's better without thanks. Bob Blood from Kent.

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Thanks for the feedback Bob. Much appreciated. Have a great day. Cheers Andrew

[@daveblueozzie]

I would rather not listen to music , everybodys choice of music is different, at the start and the end is ok. P.S. love the owls.

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Hi Dave. Many thanks for the feedback - I'm also glad you like the Owls. Cheers Andrew

[@1wilnol]

Loved the video some great techniques in there as for the music it's a big No.

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Hi William - thank you so much. And thanks for your feedback on the music. Take care and have a great Christmas. Andrew

[@charlesknight8783]

Hi I am fed up with background music which over powers the the person talking TV is the worst for this, now a lot of woodturning videos are going that way, also speed video is no good for the viewer, so let's see and hear what the turner is doing. Thank you

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Hi Charles. Thanks for the feedback. All the best. Andrew