DIY Christmas Lawn Ornament - My spin on the log reindeer

My wife told me she needed me to make her one of these, so... well, you know. I have plenty of liveoak firewood stacked up so off to the wood pile I went. Found some suitable pieces of oak and made this deer. I had to put my own spin on it though because I never really liked the straight log head I'd seen on most of the others. So I through it on the lathe and turned a snout. Shot it with a few coats of spar varnish for protection. If you have questions that I didn't answer, feel free to contact me. Thanks for watching. Please Like, Subscribe and Share.
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[@GordonRock1]

And that, folks, is what we call a “Billy Burt Original “. Very unique turning, Billy. Nicely done! 👍👍👍👍 .....Gord

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you, Gord! You know me... I've got to do something to make a project take longer than it should... lol. Billy

[@TexasTurnings]

Oh deer that’s all we needed was another set of antlers on the west side. Very creative Billy.

[@TheMessyStudio]

LOL, thanks! Billy

[@IrishChippy]

"Instead of just a log, it looks more like an animal head - to me ....... Don't you think?" Indeed it does Burt. Lovely garden decoration

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you, Pascal! Much appreciated! Billy

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Very cool and imaginative use of raw materials, Billy! I especially like the head and the legs. The legs make him look like he's moving. I like it, lots of fun! Phil

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you, Phil! All of them I have seen have straight legs so I thought I'd go for a more "realistic" look. Billy

[@JimDockrellWatertone]

Some challenging clamping in that project. It came out great!

[@TheMessyStudio]

Yes, it was, Jim. Thank you! Billy

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Nice looking raindeer

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you, Chris! Billy

[@MakeThings]

I've always loved those type of lawn ornaments...but this has taken the cake Billy. Much more character!

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thanks, Rob! That's what I was hoping for. Billy

[@Kristina_Sundkvist_Sweden]

Oh Billy! I really love it. Now i want to make me one for myself. With some lighrs in it. 🎄👍

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you so much, Kristina! If I know here, she'll be putting lights on this one. Billy

[@markfishburn8284]

It came out really well, I like it. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you, Mark! Billy

[@simplybeckydiy]

Hello Billy, good to see you..good to see you turning that wood. That turned out so nice, love it..what a nice thing to do for your wife. Thank you for sharing and have a blessed day

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you, Becky!!! Billy

[@susangazawaydiy314]

Billy, this is amazing! I love him!!!😊🦌

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you, Susan! Billy

[@carolcrump32]

It's super cute Billy, I can see why she loves it :)

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you, Carol! Billy

[@RobinsBuysandDIYs]

I love the log reindeer, it's sooo cute!

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you, Robin! Billy

[@WildWashWoodturning]

Nice job Billy! Alot of folks could heed that advise at the end.

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you, Dane! Billy

[@donnabyers]

Cute. She should love it.

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you, Donna! She does. Billy

[@manicmaker52]

Thats AWESOME ...Gonna make one

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you, Gene! Billy

[@SteveC38]

That came out cool Billy!

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you, Steve! Billy

[@stevenjobbins2600]

looks great

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you, Steven! Billy

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Fantastic Billy, I think it is amazing.

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you, Kobie! Billy

[@lorenstoud827]

I really enjoyed this video. You make many different things that others don't. I am going to try one of these

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you, Loren! I try. Billy

[@kristineauders9824]

Great job adding your special way to make it your own. Now, just add a red painted ping pong ball for the nose❣️

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you, Kristine! Billy

[@edensgarden1775]

Hello, I really like this.

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you, Kimmy! Billy

[@elizabethgraeser7498]

BEAUTIFUL 😍

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you, Elizabeth! 😊 Billy

[@HarnealMedia]

Very cool Billy. I wanna try this once i can get in the shop again

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thanks, Steve! It was a bit of a pain, but she likes it so... Billy

[@benjabens2058]

i think i m go make one too!grtngs!nice work billy!

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thanks, Ben! Billy

[@littlevintageme64]

I want one now! It is so cute!

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you so much! Billy

[@IndieAnnieJones1]

Oh my goodness this is amazing BIlly - holy cow wow - I am sure you are everyone's favorite at Christmas Time...see you really are Santa Claus!!! Your wife is going to love this - you are going to have the prettiest house in the NOrth Pole!!!

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thanks so much, Annie! LOL Billy

[@maurinec.4784]

I love it!!! 😍

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you, Maurice! Billy

[@bobthecat6188]

Merry Christmas lol enjoyed the video

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you, Robert! You and yours as well! Billy

[@Phenrica]

Billy A nice Xmas project bet the boss loved it 😉 cheers Steve

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you, Steve! She did. Billy

[@mrbodawg]

Looks Great! Neat project.

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you! Billy

[@roadrunner4404]

Clever

[@TheMessyStudio]

Than k you! Billy

[@RobinsBuysandDIYs]

Hi Billy!!! The reindeer turned out SO CUTE! Thanks for explaining each step so well. I’ve often seen these for sale at the hardware store. It’s really interesting to see how one is all put together. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thanks so much, Robin! 😊 It was my pleasure! Billy

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Billy.... oh dear is Christmas really getting close ... Haha... that is a great little project... I have seen a lot of these and I think your version is probably the best one yet ...particularly the head... great video... take care...All the best.....Andy

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you, Andy! I really appreciate it! Billy

[@stevewilkinson3740]

Love it

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you, brother! Billy

[@TorbayTimberTwirler]

It looks very lonely out there Billy, maybe 5 more and a sleigh perhaps. A very good project mate and a happy wife equals a happy life. Take care my friend.

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank, Kev... you're not helping, by the way. LOL Billy

[@johnwallace4408]

This is a very timely build. I like the process you used. I have already been turning miniature Christmas Ornimanat! Post when you can!!!

[@TheMessyStudio]

Cool, thanks, John! Billy!

[@ThePapa1947]

I like it Billy a lot. But I will not show it to my wife. Next thing I know she will want me to make one. Then I would have to count on you to make me one...LOL Great idea and he is a cute fellar. I just may have a deer in my next video but nothing like this one. Take care my friend, Gary

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you, my friend! ROFTL! I don't blame you! Billy

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

Cute

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you, Luie! Billy

[@daveporter2555]

Will I ever make something like this???? Probably not, but it was nice to see something different. Enjoyed as always.

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you, Dave! Billy

[@davidmspinelli8951]

That is really cool Billy! Take the common, see it every year lawn decoration, add a bit of imagination here and there and PRESTO! You have made an awesome gift that I am sure your wife will cherish for years to come. Now from the concerned viewer side of me. I noticed at the beginning of this video no wrist braces and then about half wat through you had one on your right wrist. We're truly happy and fortunate to have you back but please Billy, don't hurt yourself. Be safe and stay healthy my friend! P.S. "Hopefully there's not a next time." But Billy, there's EIGHT tiny reindeer!

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you, David! When I started this, my wrist was feeling okay. Then I tweaked it a bit so I took precautions. It's mostly fine now. Thank you so much for your concern!! Billy

[@LeonaFayWoodturning]

Thats great Billy, think it needs a red nose though 😉 Awesome job bud.

[@TheMessyStudio]

LOL... Thank you, Leona! Billy

[@PohlBarnProductions]

First !!!!

[@TheMessyStudio]

Very funny! LOL

[@Bramsshed1913]

Brilliant project Billy ! If I can find some suitable pieces of wood I'd give that a go myself ...Just one thing though , I have heard of tree surgery... did the poor beast have any anaesthetic when you sawed the legs .😉 Cheers mate , Bram

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thanks, Bram! LOL, mate!!! Not that I'm aware of... at least I didn't give him any. Billy

[@ronswoodturningshopandstuf5759]

Oh man! does your wife know my wife?? She wants one also..

[@ronswoodturningshopandstuf5759]

moving my lathe to Texas on Wednesday. hired two BIG guys to get it on my trailer along with Old Grandad bbq pit. Day number 12 of retirement!!

[@TheMessyStudio]

LOL, lucky you! Billy

[@TheMessyStudio]

Cool, Ron... I'm happy for you, my friend!

[@myrnarivera6315]

I loved the vid a lot! You need to for sure team up with Bad Friends! Their pranks sorta reminds me of the Vlog Squad mixed with a bit of Casey Neistat! They are a turnt friend group in SoCal. You should definitely check their YT out and give the team a like! 👉 #NextUpBadFriends

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you! Billy