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[@wranglerstar]

STOP PUTTING IT OFF - GET YOUR JET LATHE HERE FOR $799 - goo.gl/B6rtWS

[@johnh5008]

I agree, I bought the same lathe with a bed extension, after not knowing what to get and it's turned out to be one of the best tools in my shop. Worth every penny. I use it mainly to make Roorkee chairs after watching some Christopher Schwarz videos.

[@Arkeze]

Clocking in at 80th like on video. Come on and help Cody reach his goal of 5k x2. It is well deserved for a video such as this. We want to keep this channel afloat through these dark YT adpocalyps days.

[@DavidBcc]

If I've learned one thing from watching Cody all this time it's that I shouldn't try finding a European equivalent for this, as it will be easily be twice the price. But I'm open to suggestions!

[@ringerson4x4]

I would need a jet long enough to turn 6' Peavey handles.

[@sparkY12r]

burn your makers mark on the end

[@micah7492]

I love watching you learn as you go with the lathe, Cody. You are certainly one of the best KZbinrs around, my friend.

[@jimarment]

The beginning of the dialog between you and your wife (especially on her part) is quite inspiring. She showed interest, and asked a perfect question. I hope to engage my wife in a similar way next time she wants to show me something she's interested in.

[@MrJakip]

!!!Hey mr. W!!! I been studying woodworking for 3years now here in Sweden. I use DanishOil quite a lot and it is a wonderful oil. A tip is to put a medium heavy coat on, let it suck in, then you sand it whit 220p sandpaper (but just enuf) and last you just whipe/polish. This turns out great! Its also very good to put 5-8 layers on something like a landing net!

[@donjohnson24]

Life must really be full of pleasure for you, Cody, you are SO enthusiastic about practically everything you are given, buy or make! On the subject of Danish oil - no doubt you read the instructions about applying it generously, then wiping off the excess after about five minutes. If you leave a thick layer, it will never really dry between the (6- hour) coats, and end up feeling 'sticky'. Oh! and check out what to do with used applicator rags - don't chuck 'em in a corner, they might self-ignite and burn down your lovely new shop! Lay them flat outside to evaporate dry.

[@fishaholiclures]

LOL at Mrs W in the end card, as she runs her hand over the handle, "WOW...How attractive". She obviously is a connoisseur of good wood. Nice job on that handle Cody, you will be loving that little lathe.

[@michaeldougfir9807]

Special thanks, Cody. I have waited and hoped for a while, and now here is the froe. No, two! You also put a new idea forth, which is to be able to dismantle the froe for storage. These are going to look too nice to use. Good work Brother!

[@jonathanholzgartner4057]

Cody I love how you are so transparent when you learn and enjoy things. I laughed when things actually worked out and your utter surprise was priceless and genuine. Anyine that works with there hands knows most of the times things dont go as planned.

[@TheMainlinehobo]

wonderful videos! Great project. After you're completely finished with the final sanding then soak the tool end in boiling water for 30 minutes or so then drive into the froe. once dry it will never move and will fit perfectly. One of my grandfather's favorite tricks for all his old iron tools. best regards and thanks for a terrific site!

[@danboron1]

Great advise... ... I never heard that one, before... Thank you very much... But I do know about heating wood, to change its shape... From that I would asume... That then, the handle should be made a bit "too thick", and then the softened wood will take up all space, and not just "lean in three or four spots or lines"... The wood will in fact swell when getting wet, and if using cold water, that would be counterproductive, because when it dries after fitting, it shrinks, and gets loose... But heated, like you describe, in boiling water, make the wood rubbery, and you can bend it, and hold it, and then it keep that bend, when it cools... So, the hot and wet wood, can be forcefully shrunk, when punching it into the hole, and then again spread out in the hole, to fill all uneven places in the hole, and that shape will be kept, also when it dries... Another way of heating the wood, is to soak it in oil first, and then heat it with a hot air gun, until it gets soft... You could just use hot air, but the oil makes the heat penetrate much faster... That way is used, when you do not want the wood to get wet... Ofcause one has to avoid "burning" the wood... Therefore, using boiling water or steam, is the "safe way", which will ensure the wood is not weakened at all... Natives, all over, just make the wood wet and move it through embers, from the fireplace... And make it wet again, when it seem dry... That way they make a crooked branch into a straight spear... But, I will surely try your method, the next time my tomahawk needs a new handle... :)

[@georgev5620]

Great job for your first turning, Cody! I have recently become addicted to woodturning myself. Bought my first lathe about 3 months ago. It's a great hobby. Like many others have suggested, watch some of the KZbin videos that provide instruction on proper, safe lathe use. A spinning piece of wood might look benign, but when one comes flying off at 2,000 RPM, it can do some damage. I would also urge caution about operating your lathe that close to a window. A flying piece of wood can easily shatter it. Maybe mount a wire screen over it. And wear a face shield! Love your channel. I've been a subscriber for several months now, and I am always looking forward to your next video. I will enjoy it even more now that you will be turning things on your lathe.

[@tomcarlson3244]

I loved to watch a first time user of a lathe and to hear the wow in your voice. I have always been wanting to try a lathe. They have always fascinated me.

[@LivingWithDragon]

I love how Mrs. W is so purposeful in her praise of the things you do.

[@Zogg1281]

Hi Cody, the best wire that I've found, for burning, is guitar wire. A good piece of advice is to cover your lathe bed before starting to apply finishes as there are loads that will really mess up your bed and lead to my wasted hours of cleaning. My last piece of advice is to find some wood turning youtube channels, that you like, and start watching. There are so many different things you can do on you lathe, the choices are pretty much endless. Have a look for someone who has vids for beginners and you will be able to learn how and what the different chisels are for and how to finish of the ends of work so it looks nice and professional. I do love your idea about the inserts in the ends.

[@benzmansl65amg]

Great job Cody! What a great addition to the beautiful new shop!

[@galenlong1441]

Cody the hickory handle looks awesome with the light danish oil looks absolutely awesome. On one of the ends you should burn your makers mark, and for the finish use a bit darker danish oil to give some contrast between the respective handles.

[@bjwillis43]

Very nice lathe. Well worth the price, and the power switch is in a good location. I enjoy a good foot pressure switch, it allows immediate shut down in an emergency. Your technique will improve with time. There are several channels out there that give quick tips on lathe safety and they are worth the time to watch. The first time you have a catch and the wood chunk flies through your window... it will have your full attention.

[@callummackay4863]

I love the look of the burnt circle you did with the wire.

[@greg76543210]

Looks great. You may want to chamfer the distal end as well to prevent splitting/cracking. A thin parting tool is what you're looking for in order to create the three lines. Can't wait to see more lathe work!

[@MrEnderCreeper1337]

Cody. you need to lower your tool rest on the lathe. You're lifting the tool handle to lower the tip but that is dangerous if you get a catch the tool will be dragged in between the spinning work and the rest. You're tool handle should always be horizontal or slightly lower. Be safe Cody.

[@craig9170]

Hi Cody, I need to strongly agree with John Smith, your tool rest is way to high. I don't want to be seeing a video of you wrapping Gouging tools around your work and through that window or something worse. Please work Safer!!

[@RianMeier]

Hi Cody. I have to agree with these gentlemen. keep the tool rest below the centre line and the point of the tool above centre line by lowering the handle. the area between your navel and hips is a good rough area to aim for depending on the height of your lathe and length of the handle. centre line of lathe should also be at about elbow height. a good book to try and get a hold of when get a good starting point is: woodturning - a foundation course by keith rowley. otherwise welcome to the club... woodturning is very addictive 😉

[@edfleming9600]

john smith I learned that the hard way in elementary school. I wish kids still had that opportunity these days.

[@frankgerlach5059]

Was a high school class for me. In the Sophomore year, you could either take shop or home economics. Usually the boys took shop and the girls Home Eck, but not always some of the farm girls took shop because they were already familiar with power tools for farming and building stuff for ranching.

[@IndianaDundee]

Hoffman Blacksmithing puts out some awesome stuff.

[@lumspond]

Drake Docson Liam Hoffman makes some beautiful axes!

[@rosurvival6869]

wonderfull look of the black tent comparred with the wood grain

[@edwardscott9200]

I just spent the last hour watching videos on using a "froe" to make cedar shingles. Now I know one of uses for a tool like this. Great video

[@primarymeme9929]

I love how your open to all types of tools from all over the world. I know you favor American tools (I do too) but you can still appreciate russian, Japanese, and Swedish tools. Also the handles look really good, I'm Japanese and I wouldn't be able to tell the difference between your handle and one made by a Japanese wood worker.

[@kuribo1]

Love the number of Japanese wood working tools you use. Great stuff.

[@kuribo1]

referring to his use of only the saw in this video? I suppose he did only use one but I am also counting the Japanese hand made driver he has. I believe he owns a number of other tools from Japan as well.

[@kuribo1]

Actually pretty cool you suggested him. I have watched a large number of his videos since he uses tools and techniques from Japan. Thanks for the suggestion non the less. (You know your name does not befit your online personality.)

[@TrikeRoadPoet]

Love the handle detail, and the danish oil is a beautiful treatment, I have a gun case that was finished with Danish style oil and it almost glows in sunlight.

[@parthasarathikarthigayan8367]

Thank you for sharing your joy. Great job. Your passion for learning others' wisdom is great. Thanks a lot for sharing your experience. Carry one.

[@KyleBaldwinKenworthy]

I think you did a really good job burning those grooves in the froe handle!

[@jamesfinney8841]

I watched the video where he made that axe for you and was trying to enlist help in getting a hold of Wranglestar. Awesome!

[@davidmiller4728]

I love Danish oil! I used some on a small box I made a while back and it really makes the grain look beautiful!

[@masonmcleod8044]

WOW, to be honest i think the chuck marks on the end of the froes handle looks really good, it also shows its been hand made.

[@bobvan2576]

Again, though I'm getting better at remembering myself, I appreciate the reminder to hit "like." Also, I just loved the little touch at the end with Mrs. W. Congrats on the lathe! and the fizz :) Look forward to more. Best, Bob

[@timkirkpatrick9155]

Danish oil is also Buckin Billy's favorite for axe handles. It dries faster than boiled linseed as well. Nice touch with the dowel button.

[@bobmacdonald4267]

Another awesome one of a kind project! Great job Cody.

[@mapchasers]

Very Nice! Danish oil is beautiful stuff. My high school wood shop teacher recommended it for almost all our projects. It is amazing on walnut. IMO Be careful with loose garments or rags, especially near the ends where the spurs can possibly grab something. I know the chances are slim and the way you did it was pretty safe, but I've seen enough crazy things happen on a lathe, I cringe a little when I see someone get near the ends (centers) with a rag or long sleeves. Beautiful job on the handle and the Froes!

[@andybell575]

@wranglerstar I got shown once, to finish work on a lathe, after sanding- hold a handful of shavings against the work whislt its spinning. and it will polish it really well.

[@disturbedmaynard3873]

Number one rule in working on a lathe, wood or metal cutting, No Loose Clothing! Saw an amazing feat, when while attending school for machine shop, we had a guy that got his shirt caught in a lathe, and it took the shirt right off his back. No injury at all, just a shirtless stunned looking dude. And watch that tool rest. Maybe take some time to watch Scott Philips, The American Woodworker, on some of his turning episodes to get that safety driven home.

[@cookinginthedark6768]

Cody, I liked the video like always. I really want to see what Liam sent! All in all, very good video. Not sloppy at all. Thanks for sharing as always, Brad

[@kimvasquez9019]

Love all your woodworking videos! Keep 'em coming!

[@kadave]

You started with a coil spring and a block of wood. Amazing!!

[@leadingseamanphilbillingto100]

Once you've finished sanding all the way up the grits, grab a handful of the chips/saw dust and put it on the workpiece while the lathe is spinning. Gives it a really nice final polish

[@davidday7835]

Thanks for the wire tip, ive done this on some file handles I was making, I used an old low E guitar string and it turned out great!

[@alanwilliams5836]

I like it... I really really like it. Great job Cody. Now to see it in action. Everybody watching this, give it a thumbs up, so we can see what's in the box!

[@1lupus]

I got my first lathe last year. I identified each and every tool and watched experts on the safe use of each one and worked through a series of lessons before I wrote the name of the tool on each handle. Only then would I put the chisel next to the lathe and use it for production. As I said I am a beginner, and I hate seeing the safety sally's come out, but you need to learn each tool by name and use, lower your rest and tuck your shirt in, or wear a safe shop coat every single time you turn the lathe on. Loving your videos and would hate to hear of a bad accident.

[@hardwaylearnt]

Beautiful job. I hope the maple and the hickory were both very dry so you don't get a repeat to the woodsman pencil problem.

[@festusmaximus4111]

i love how positive you are about everything, it's refreshing!

[@trichi77]

I thought I was going to have to wait a few days before the first "lathe" video came out... To my delightful surprise!!! Great video WS! Cheers!

[@HikeandgoSeek]

I have a feeling that before too long we will get to see a videos on how to replace a window pane haha. love that you are working on the lathe lots of great turning channels on YT to learn basics

[@RobbieLagrand]

Eej Cody, I've seen Dave Canterbury make one handle to fit all. ;) BIG thakn you for taking the time to make all those video's (Y) Greetings from Holland.

[@autodidact9122]

You can also use friction polish instead of danish oil. You can't buy it, you have to make it yourself. It's 1/3 boiled linseed oiled, 1/3 denatured alcohol and 1/3 shellac. It really gives the best possible finish.

[@dougrobins8291]

A tip when wire burning: if you intend to have 3 stripes, cut the groove for the two outside ones first. Then it is easy to center the third groove by eye.

[@ryancoakley]

One great way I use to fit wooden handles to my tools, is I leave a small bit of material on the tang of the handle, heat up the fitting end of the steel part, and push the wooden tang through it, whilst the hot steel burns away the excess material, and leaves an extremely flush fit

[@DieselBuck]

Hello thanks for the nice words about Denmark, and thanks for some good videos

[@matthewsbernier]

That wire trick is the coolest! Thanks for that!

[@neumy1944]

Dang cool. Watching your Intrigue and excitement was better than the actual work! can't wait to see that fro at work!

[@ryandickson2478]

Great videos. I just purchased the plans to build your wall mounted workbench. Can't wait to get started

[@rodforrester9875]

In the U.K. we useDanish oil as a finish on oak. I also use teak oil for handle treatment.

[@danboron1]

Hey Rod... Just a note... The two oils give a different "typical" look of the surface... Teak oil, can in fact be used on all woods, if you wish that look, and feel, and level of protection... As can Danish Oil, and it also works great on steel to prevent rust... But the teak oil do NOT add colour, so it does retain the natural colour of the wood... While the Danish Oil, made with real Tung Oil, adds a "golden" colour...

[@MmetalbikesS]

give this man his 10.000 thumbs up. He deserves it !

[@alanrouse8301]

Yes any kind of wire will work. I have had good luck with coat hanger wire. I think if you use the skew chisel to make your grooves it would work better than the parting tool. Just a thought. Have fun. Nice fix. You could turn the end on the lathe then part it off with the parting tool.

[@brockconner5858]

If you're looking to get more lathe tools I would suggest a 4-jaw chuck. That is by far, in my opinion, the best lathe accessory you can buy.

[@thomascarter4818]

Great job. Very beautiful handle. Since the inlay in the end is light colored, your makers mark would look good burned into the end. Enjoyed the vid.

[@bloodyl_uk]

Nice work, really enjoyed watching you make that.

[@thechildofthedamned]

Nice to see someone Who knows what is good oil!

[@joshzuckermanerd6817]

Try micro mesh sanding pads. It goes to super fine grits an leave an amazing surface finish. It is almost a glossy finish that is super smooth. I wouldn't use it where your hand would go but other parts it would really make look nice.

[@LeftOne23]

froe looking good. they should match. I look forward to you showing us how a froe works

[@lolfreddy]

Maker's Mark, Cody! It's the best part of the video when you press that red-hot steel on that beautifully crafted wood project! :)

[@TheTahoeJohn]

I see many others hit on the safety issues, so I will leave that be. Regarding the dowel inserts you could have burned the end cut it just short and glued it in the ends to match you 3 burned lines. Stay safe Cody, thanks for sharing

[@Will-fr5du]

The one that looks like a mortising chisel is a parting tool, the one with the point is a skew, and the rest are spindle gouges. The metal taper with the four points is a drive center in the headstock, the one on the opposite end is the live center in the tail stock, and the thing that holds the tool rest is the banjo. Checkout Klingspor woodworking. Their sandpaper is really nice. Sanding in reverse eliminates lines in the wood.

[@dw2310]

It came out really good.

[@macdiva5440]

Don't forget your maker's mark

[@thaddeussandford151]

That is some fantastic whiskey! Do not forget your Makers Mark Indeed!

[@DerpDerpDerpDerp]

Bourbon is not whisky. Shame on you

[@jaydunbar7538]

Derp bourbon absolutely is whiskey. Shame on you

[@Fred.jpeg_]

I was really looking forward to you branding your makers mark on it! It gives me such an odd satisfaction

[@TheLoneWolf1124]

if you don't want those lathe marks on the ends just leave your stock a little longer than you need and trim it to length when your done turning it.

[@stellarpod]

Nice! I think you need to pay attention to your grain orientation, positioning it 90° to the blade, so as to assure that the wood is as strong as possible when levering the blade in the wood you're splitting. Also, how about burning your maker's mark into the head end? Steve

[@phillallen01]

hi Cody I use copper wire for burning the black lines in it gets hotter faster than brass and the more coats of Danish oil you put on you will get a gloss finish it's my no1 oil I use and you would be better using the skew chisel rather then the parting tool you used

[@nfp212]

The handle turned out great! I'll have to check in to that Danish oil... Come on, folks - let's get those likes up!

[@skipm.1359]

Beautiful work.

[@SuperJhon360]

if you use the shavings you shaved off hold them in your palm and press them up agenst the material while its spinning (warning it can get hot from friction) it will polish the wood and make it shine nice, I do it all the time I work with oak and cherry it works for them I dont know about anything else but its worth trying out

[@cassanoa]

to make the lines in the wood i use a fine toothed hack saw blade - as the wood is spinning i carefully lower the blade onto the spinning wood

[@jaybennett6742]

Ready to see how you use that tool

[@bjarkekirkbro1428]

Shoutout from Denmark! Thank you for the kind words sir :D We take pride in our designs!

[@MickyMoz]

I use bicycle brake cable for scorching. I tried copper wire once but it melted. You used the parting tool as a scraper but there is usually a few ways to get the results on a lathe.Another little trick is when you finished sanding grab a handfull of shavings and burnish the peice by applying pressure with the shavings. The natural oils in the wood will make the grain pop a little. And you can use any shavings for it but make sure the work is in the round first obviously.

[@youngwoodsman4110]

Wrangkerstar had a voice crack...... We're all children at heart

[@msitz5613]

Thought of this last video as well as this one. But maybe look into getting some calipers for turning. A lot easier than using "machinist" style calipers. You can lock them down as well as measure while the stock is turning

[@troyroperiii5698]

Question: you are sharing about all the wood chips on your wool shirt. My question is how do you take care of your wool clothing? I know you're not running back-and-forth to the dry cleaners to clean your wool clothing.

[@trevorwilliams3660]

Hey Wranglestar, love your videos...new sub and you've inspired me to work with nature more. One thing I found from a KZbinr artist is this wood burning kit that you can draw with or write...Peter draws is his channel...fyi just in case you want to draw patterns and names into your creations... anyways thanks a lot!

[@dale2778]

dip the head end in linseed oil and put it in the head. seals the wood, locks it tight to the steel, wont rot inside either. never gets loose! then work some oil in the handle WITH YOUR HAND. heat from hand makes a good finish for you!

[@Arkeze]

Clocking in at 80th like on video. Come on and help Cody reach his goal of 5k x2. It is well deserved for a video such as this. We want to keep this channel afloat through these dark YT adpocalyps days.

[@ljk8059]

Same thing! they must match!! i have total lathe envy

[@dutchcourage7312]

How interesting that you can actually hear how deep you go on those detail cuts, and whether you go equally deep on all of them (not entirely the same sound, but fairly close), first one is most shallow, then second and the last sounded deepest... guess if you got good hearing you can play these things by ear...

[@karsonbranham3900]

very well executed! I hope that people will hit the like button, I want to see Liam's creation!

[@joelkelly169]

I actually figured out the wire trick just playing around a few years ago when I was trying to figure a way to round the bottom of the channel out on a post I was making. Not to say that is how anyone else came up with it, but for me it was just by accident.

[@WesleyAring]

You should surprise Mrs. W with some new handles for tools that she uses in the garden.

[@davidhaase9017]

Completely Agree!!

[@ftb427]

nice handle in any case for your first effort. good looking tool.

[@turnersparadise8368]

Not to be a safety sally, Cody, but many of these comments on using the lathe have merit. Lower the tool rest and come at it more fro the side, imagine using a grinding or polishing wheel, it is the same principle. Also, be very careful getting anything caught up in the rotating mass, at the least it could give you one heck of a surprise, at the worst?...Always use paper towel or something that will tear when applying a finish. You are going to want to set up a sharpening station for your chisels. I suggest buying a jig for your gouges, they are very hard to do freehand. I use carbide cutters that are replaceable for pens and most small work. But they might not be right for what you do. There are many good KZbin channels teaching this stuff, you will pick it up fast. Just be careful, the potential is there for serious injury, and just like with a drill/drill press because 99% of the time the tool is so docile you forget that potential is there. Nothing like a large, unbalanced chunk of wood to come flying off at high RPM. It happens. Your first bad catch will scare you too. Lower that tool rest!

[@jimp514]

THIS ^^^^

[@stephboeker7835]

Love that you love your lathe :) I love mine ~ Delta 46-460 ~ and I love the placement of the on - off switch on my Delta :) Just a couple suggestions : a.) you'd do better to have the cutting edge of your tool at the center line of your piece. b.) always hold the tool "horizontal", level w/ the ground. You wouldn't want to pinch the tool between the tool rest and your work piece :) Either the tool gets ripped out of your hand .......... or ........... the wood gets thrown :( c.) you my find that tapping the "spur drive center" into the end of your work piece, then setting the both together will eliminate slipping of the work piece. Also, there will be less pressure on the tailstock assembly and live center in the long haul. Have fun and safe turning :) Steph_Louisiana

[@matthewwheaton5835]

You're totally freaking me out with the untucked shirt, long sleeves and reaching over the lathe to sand. Just one TINY mistake and you're gonna be minus an arm, or a hand, or worse. Rotational tools + extra/loose clothing = DISASTER.

[@frankgerlach5059]

In shop class we had to wear short sleeve shirts or uniforms for any power tool use. No short sleeve-no use of the tool. Shirts or uniforms buttoned and tucked in nothing loose allowed.We had some girls from farms and ranches that took shop class to the teasing of the boys , however their having been on ranches or farms knew more about power tool than many of the town boys. The point being if the girls had long hair it was either tucked under a hat or they wore kitchen hair covers to keep their long hair contained.

[@RPSchonherr]

Here's a tip. To not have the marks from the lathe on the end, plan a few extra inches so you can round off the end and part off the waste area.

[@calvinh.8882]

That lathe is awesome! And what a great job you did on that handle.. Peace!

[@heinrichengelbrecht7109]

that black lines looks realy nice...

[@paulmartin6152]

Suggestion ::: Jack should be helping and learning. My fondest memories was watching my Dad running his big metal lath making stuff for folks. Maybe he could run your cameras and sound check. Haha.

[@karsonbranham3900]

Nice job on the handles sir!