Antique Lantern Christmas Tree Ornament

I demonstrate turning a unique, antique lamp ornament that lights up! These make unique and memorable Christmas gifts. If you find my videos helpful, you can buy me a virtual cup of coffee with this link. www.buymeacoffee.com/mikepeace3Y
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[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I added some affiliate Amazon links to make the LED lights easier to find. See the area under the description above. Also check out the follow up video on this project kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3a7dGOkZ5eZq7c Also, I forgot to mention the hole size is 7/8".

[@arlineastman]

Mike Thanks for your videos. Me and the other disabled vets I teach woodturing to have watched your vidoes for years now

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I appreciate that Arlin. Thank you for your service.

[@rickmorgan102]

I was recovering from some knee surgery and struggling to come up with this year’s Christmas ornament. Knee’s getting better and this ornament gets the nod. Friends and family, the count is 36. Thanks!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

You are welcome.

[@attyschack]

Following your instructions and tips, just made a bunch of these for family and friends. It's a fun project. Thanks.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Wonderful!

[@couerl]

I like how you did the hanger and this is a cute project. I'll knock a few out this weekend as I'm getting ready to do my Christmas presents.

[@markwoodcock01]

Hi Mike, Mark here from the UK. I found this a great video, you explained everything so well, thanks for sharing and keep them coming !! 👍🏻

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks, Mark.Safe turning my friend.

[@garyhead577]

I love these....I'm going to make some. I've already ordered the tea lights..😆

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Have fun!

[@ronpettitt1217]

Thanks for this Mike. I have been looking for ideas for Christmas gifts for the gals in my family. I try to make something new for the tree each year. This is perfect

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Wonderful!

[@davidanderson5767]

Appreciate your project choices. They are doable.

[@stefancartmale8034]

Wonderful project and thank you for the follow-up video with the better angles and decorating tips! I made 3 in the shop today and have the blanks set for 9 more!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Wonderful!

[@andersodman296]

Thanks Mike! I gave it a try and my wife loved it so now I have to make three more! 😄

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Fantastic! Happy wife happy life.

[@randykniebes5364]

i always enjoy your explainations thanks

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

So nice of you to say

[@mikelarlham6764]

Well, I made one, they’re really cool!!! Thanks for sharing this idea!!👏👏👍👍👏👏

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

You’re welcome 😊

[@kandiecandelaria3134]

These are so cute!!

[@michaelmorris3627]

Thanks, great demo!

[@kellyshaw2877]

These are great Mike! Thanks for making a video of that article.

[@ptcruiser2012]

Thanks Mike. Really good idea to bring this project to life via video. As always you are quite thorough with your detail. A bit hard to hear you sometimes but no reason to spend more money. You get your point across and that is what is important.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@danielcave466]

Great project thanks

[@davidmorgan7522]

That's cool! Thanks for sharing Mike! Take care, Dave

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

You bet

[@mikelarlham6764]

Very nice! A cute little lamp, I think I might have a go at this one!!!🌲🌲👍

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

You should!

[@1954JDR]

Easy and beautiful!👍👍

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thank you! 😊

[@johnchalikian3239]

Mike, nice ornament and demonstration. You did not mention the diameter of the 4 holes. Looks to me between 3/4-1” diameter. I will be doing this project and will see what size works. Thanks for all that you do.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

You are correct. I used 7/8"

[@Tim_Pollock]

Thanks for the inspiration Mike! I've been wanting to turn a lighthouse for several years and after seeing your video I loved the look of the lantern and decided it would look good for the top of a lighthouse. I just never had been satisfied with the designs for the top I'd seen others used on theirs. I turned my first lighthouse using this design and I think it came out pretty good. I also made one of the antique lanterns for my mom.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

That is awesome!

[@mrstinamuller2687]

I going to try this Thank you 😀

[@chrisgiftshop3127]

These are great. Been looking for a kitless ornament of some kind and looking forward to trying this. I still need to go back and check out the candle one you did as well. Thanks for sharing.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Please do!

[@kshaffer1964]

Very nice... I made about thirty Christmas trees to give away last year. I may well try making a few of these ornaments this year. Thanks for the idea and demo.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Mike... Love this idea... nicely turned and a great finish... I may be copying this one if you don't mind... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Sounds great!

[@leenoble7472]

Thanks Mike. Another great video.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@lancemorgan651]

Great video Mike, looks amazing,

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks 👍

[@jnol9009]

Another nice Christmas project! Well done and take care.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks, you too!

[@jackthompson5092]

Beautiful little lamp Mike.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks 👍

[@MrPete1x]

Thanks Mike, an idea for all those off cuts and scraps

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

You bet

[@haroldsworld]

awesome

[@artfoolbodger3139]

For extending drilling depth, try a 3/8" x MT2 endmill holder from a machinists' supply.

[@marcroemelen6836]

Sir I hope you don’t mind I shared your video on my facebook. I am in awe with your work. You are a real artist. I hope one day I’m able to make things as beautiful as you do.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

The more mistakes and shavings you make the better you get. 10,000 more Grasshopper!

[@glencrandall7051]

I really like this one Mike. Not that I didn't like your previous stuff but this one just reached out and grabbed me. It looks like an easy turn. And the tea light gives it a little extra. You didn't mention the diameter of the side lights. I am guessing about 3/4 inch. Maybe a bit smaller. Thank you for sharing. Remember, when the wood goes around, the face shield goes down. 🙂🙂

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

7/8", thanks for asking.

[@_Egor_Egorov_]

Еxcellent

[@DKWalser]

Mike -- I really liked this idea and may give it a go. When I was watching the video, I thought a set of the lanterns would really look good if you could use multicolored tealights (instead of simply warm white, some lights would be blue, others green, red, etc.). Sure enough, Amazon has them for about 50 cents each (when bought 24 at a time). You might want to add a set to your links -- just to give everyone one more option.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Good idea. The Amazon link genrator is not working at the moment but I will add links later.

[@billy19461]

Couldn’t see a thing you were doing. An overhead view would have been much better. You know that I always love your videos.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Noted!

[@davesullivan3289]

Mike. I really enjoy watching your videos. You do such a great job in explaining what you are doing that it seems so simple to do. Where do I get a texturing tool at. Have you ever thought about using a wire for accent. I hope you never run out of ideas to make. Thanks

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks for your kind words. I actually did use a burn wire on a couple but mostly obscured by the metal reactive paint. Check out my Amazon shop link in the description for every video. www.amazon.com/shop/mikepeacewoodturning I will get a small commision on anything you purchase from Amazon withing 24 hours of you opening up my shop link.

[@brianjohnson5141]

I did a quick test run on this ornament and loved it. I guessed that the 4 holes are 1”? I didn’t hear you mention the size Keep up the awesome work you have been very inspiring to me and I am sure many others.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

7/8"

[@kimmetzger279]

Great job, Mike. Just one more detail would have been nice: how far up from the end of the block did you drill the holes. I guessed 1 1/2"

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

40mm

[@walshjp17]

I very much like the lantern ornament, Mike. Well done. Some of your turning, however, was blocked because of the camera angles (the initial turning of the roof, for instance) and the volume was in and out. I had to keep increasing the volume to hear what you were saying.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Sorry about that

[@alun7006]

Thanks, Mike - I will definitely have a go at making one of these! Can you tell me about your drill table? It looks to be made of wood or melamine laminate or similar?

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Yes, melamine

[@mdaley3102]

Very nice idea. I really like the lantern look. How did you do the oxidized copper look like the one in the thumbnail.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Watch the sequel video link at the end of this or in the video description area.

[@lancemorgan651]

Hi mike could you tell me what size fostner bit you are using in the piller drill please

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

7/8" as posted in my pinned comment and a couple of responses to the same question. Can't believe I did not make that clear in the video like I should have.

[@lancemorgan651]

@MikePeaceWoodturning thanks Mike sorry must of missed that

[@user-bm8jw4uc2d]

Mike, you didn’t mention what size bit you used to drill out the center of the lamp. Cute ornament!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

7/8"

[@MarklTucson]

Very neat Christmas project and definitely goes on the "things to make" list. One question, would there be an advantage to drilling all the way through the blank for the side holes instead of drilling on each face? ... or would that introduce other issues?

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I would be concerned about the holes being perfectly centered if the blank was not absolutely square. It could cause an off center hole on the back side - Twice. But try it and see and let me know how it works out for you.

[@MarklTucson]

@@MikePeaceWoodturning Thanks, that's a good point, one would have to start with a perfectly square piece to get good results.

[@artswri]

Great project, great gift idea. Thanks a bunch!

[@derekbillingsley4457]

Would be better if you had it side on so we could watch how you progress

[@pj48854]

Great job Mike! Can u send me the info on where u get ur bandsaw blades? Thanks!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Sorry. My seller is gone. Highland Woodworking has them.

[@user-hy2lf2gd9g]

Loved the videos that you put out. Just watched the lantern one and as a new turner it is with in my scope. Where bouts are you located. I'm in Washinton. Eric morgan

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Atlanta

[@christineplucker6959]

Mike, great project, always looking for a new Xmas ornament, this one is perfect. I like your commentary as you’re working, however, it would be most helpful if you spent some time moving the camera to give us a better look at what you’re doing. Having the camera in only one position throughout the sequence leaves viewers wanting. Keep putting out these projects, love ‘em!! -Dave

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I agree. Watch the followup vid I did Tues.

[@TheJkaeser]

Hi Mike,...I turned the Antique Lantern ornament you demoed and was a hit with friends and family. Thank you. I do have a question regarding finials..How do you under cut the base so that it fits the curvature of the ornament. I can't seem to be able to get a tool in close enough without hitting the chuck or getting a catch. Your help would be appreciated. Thanks

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Practice makes perfect.

[@TheJkaeser]

Thanks for the quick response Mike, but not quite the answer I was looking for...@@MikePeaceWoodturning

[@markb8954]

@@TheJkaeser Give urself more length on the undercut side.

[@larryfetterman3528]

What size drill bit did you use for the holes?

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

7/8". I just put this in a pinned comment that goes to the top of the comments for others to see. Thanks for asking.

[@TheJkaeser]

Mike, I was following this video to try and make a later. You said that from the bottom of the block the hole center should be 40 mil. That equates to .04 inches. In the video it looks like you measured up about 1.5 inches. Do you have plans for this on your site....Thanks...

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

40mm

[@scootermagavin12]

FYI, I'm m not seeing the tea lights on your Amazon list.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

They were cheaper on ebay so I did not provide an Amazon link. Thanks for checking

[@scootermagavin12]

@MikePeaceWoodturning Thanks, Mike, I'll search ebay. Thanks for all of your videos! I made your snowmen last year for Christmas gifts. Looks like this year will be this lantern.

[@TheJkaeser]

I like this ornament but would have liked a better camera angle so that I could see what you were doing...

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I hear ya. Watch the followup video.

[@Rodneygd]

So, I’ve just finished making several of these for holiday gifts. After showing them to various people the next thing asked after how do you make them is how much do they sell for. Anyone with experience selling their creations?

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I do very little selling but have set upa table at a few church and neighborhood holiday sales. I sell my birdhouse ornaments for $35. These are actually faster to turn but I believe they would easily sell for about $35 in my area. YMMV.

[@Rodneygd]

Thanks Mike!

[@archiehebron8944]

Madrone?

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Spalted Bradford Pear

[@terrycrouch1390]

Can't see the work very well at the current camera angle.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Watch the seqquel.

[@johnmeeks9618]

Mike, I like the ornament when it was all done, but your camera angle shows me nothing about how you are doing the turning and shaping.

[@garyfestarini9608]

The project is great and the method is well presented... However it is disturbing that you encourage wearing a watch and ring while you are turning. It is a potentially dangerous practice

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks for sharing your concerns. We each have to decide what is a risk worth mitigating and what isn't. And we need to understand what that risk is. I have done both. YMMV.

[@PennsPens]

Pitty not to see how the aged look application was done

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Perhaps you might want to go to the end of the video and click on the followup video.