How to Make a Wand Without a Lathe

[@CasualDIY]

Wow end effect is amazing, how long did it take you to make it? I don't think I would have the patience for it

[@danthemakerman]

Thanks, they didn't take too long the sander eats through the wood pretty quickly especially 120 grit. The one that is just looks like a spiral twig took about 15 minutes to shape and then another few minutes of hand sanding. And the all walnut one with the detailed handle took about 20 minutes for shaping and then a few more minutes of hand sanding.

[@CasualDIY]

@@danthemakerman well that's not too bad at all I may have a go myself:)

[@michaelvillarreal-alwell8881]

@@danthemakerman Hello! The end products look AMAZING!! I just wanted to know where I might search to find the pre-cut wood pieces of walnut you used (Doesn’t have to be walnut wood in particular), and also would it be possible to attain a similar end result with a hand sander?

[@danthemakerman]

@@michaelvillarreal-alwell8881 Check online for "square dowels" here is one link www.grizzly.com/products/Cindoco-3-4-x-36-Walnut-Square-Dowel/T27116?iparcelcountry=US&gclid=CjwKCAjw0On8BRAgEiwAincsHNpxWclHUSuFRH_j544nvguaEc7-_0prN0QiYmIETVrpT7k2iLpvKxoCUe4QAvD_BwE You could probably do it by hand sanding but it would take longer. Or if you mean with an orbital sander, I would think you could but you might have to get creative with holding the sander in place somehow.

[@yowgyrl]

wow, I love how they are perfectly imperfect! They look handmade and not "mass" produced.

[@danthemakerman]

I agree thank you.

[@AndyCPugh]

I like the idea of stripping down the width of the belts! Nice one.

[@danthemakerman]

Thanks, its a good trick to use on small metal pieces too.

[@Makebuildmodify]

Man, I need to get one of those sanders.

[@danthemakerman]

They do come in handy.

[@madnessbydesignVria]

I've had mine for almost 30 years, and they rock!

[@MGMakes]

Oh man, you sand better than I turn 🤣🤣 great work Dan 👊👊

[@danthemakerman]

Hahahaha, trying turning off some lights that helps make things look better!

[@TheChurchMouseVB]

Incredible video. The 2" belt sander as a lathe is genius. I may go on a wand making spree just in time for Christmas giving! Thank you.

[@danthemakerman]

That's great to hear, glad you found it helpful!

[@TheChurchMouseVB]

@@danthemakerman Can I send you pics? And may I sell my wands using your lessons?

[@danthemakerman]

@@TheChurchMouseVB Yeah go for it!

[@stevelapierre4776]

HEY... DAN... LOVE THOSE WANDS.. I HAVE BEEN MAKING WANDS WITH A DREMIL FOR YEARS, OVER 100+ WANDS.. IF HAD THAT SANDER, I WOULDN't HAVE ROOM FOR ALL THE WANDS..... YOU MADE WANDS THAT LOOKED WITH WOOD TURNER AND WOW... EVEN ONE WITH RESIN... WOOW.... KEEP MAKING THOSE BEAUTIFUL WANDS, SO I CAN WELL, ... USE SAME IDEA... HOPE YOU DON'T MIND...!!!! 😉

[@danthemakerman]

That's very cool! Thanks for the kind words.

[@madnessbydesignVria]

I have that same little belt sander! Those things are total champs! :)

[@danthemakerman]

I agree 100% I often think about buying a second one.

[@OnlyTwoShoes]

If you make the handle larger than the Wand shaft, you can hallow it out and fill the space with a 'core' I made mine using my cat's shed whiskers, brushed fur and nail trimmings. You can also use dried herbs and stones, pretty much whatever you connect with.

[@MrOwen703]

Great job Dan! No redemption needed. I liked the brass wand.

[@danthemakerman]

Thanks!

[@SteveTwoodturning]

Nice redemption man !! Great use of a tool and adaptation !!! Much enjoyed Dan thanks 😉

[@danthemakerman]

Thanks, it felt good to come back with a win.

[@grissopia]

That turned out so well. I'm going to try this. Great video 👍

[@rtmeh2457]

Oh My goodness THATS SO COOL!!!

[@danthemakerman]

Thanks glad you like it!

[@jackierudd2010]

VERY VERY IMPRESSIVE 😊 fantastic results 👍

[@danthemakerman]

Thank you I appreciate it!

[@MakerInTraining]

The twist want I would say is my favorite. : ) I love how they turned out! : )

[@danthemakerman]

I agree I really the twisted one best it looks and feels really nice in the hand.

[@FigmentsMade]

Very cool idea and great wands!!

[@danthemakerman]

Thanks, my kids love them.

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

You are Jimmy D of the belt sander 😉 Nice work Dan

[@danthemakerman]

That's high praise right there. Thanks!

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

That's how I meant it, Jimmy showed us all ways of using the band saw we hadn't thought of and you have just done the same for our little belt sanders (insert salute emoticon here)

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Very nice Dan!! I'm gonna try it as well.

[@danthemakerman]

Thanks Red. Are you going to make it out of metal?

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

@@danthemakerman my wife is a big Harry Potter fan so wood or metal, whatever she wants me to use

[@JakeThompson]

Good stuff Dan!

[@danthemakerman]

Thanks Jake, your Deadpool resin piece is coming along nicely.

[@JakeThompson]

Dan The Maker Man I’m pretty proud of if.. hope to have it out Monday or tuesday

[@Notimportant959]

This is amazing I'm definitely gonna try this

[@danthemakerman]

Great to hear good luck!

[@LetsPrepTogether]

Cool idea!

[@danthemakerman]

Thanks mate!

[@MacPennington]

Very clever I like it

[@eugenekim8366]

Hello sir, can you tell me what color of danish oil you used for the handle? Im planning to buy it, but I dont know which color I should buy....

[@danthemakerman]

It's the clear Danish oil. Good luck with your project!

[@PeteBeardsley]

Really nice job and great outside the box thinking. Real thin stuff is a pain to do on the lathe, so this is a genius alternative.

[@danthemakerman]

Thanks, they aren't as perfect as they would come off a lathe but I think with some practice they could come out a lot cleaner.

[@PeteBeardsley]

But surely a wand shouldn't be "perfect?" It needs to be slightly rustic, organic, individual, unique? Just my two pennies worth of course. Either way, they are a winner in my book. Thanks for sharing the experience Dan.

[@Dhanen]

Hey, awesome work! Would you, please, tell me wich kind of varnishes and varnishes colors did you used? Thanks in advance!

[@danthemakerman]

I use Danish Oil and let that dry for a couple of days then I spray a couple of acrylic clear coats on it. Thanks!

[@Dhanen]

@@danthemakerman Thanks so much!!

[@ChristyatNepenthe]

What grit is on the sander? So awesome!

[@danthemakerman]

I don't remember but I most likely started with 120 grit to get the rough shape and then switched to 240 grit to refine it.

[@ChristyatNepenthe]

@@danthemakerman thank you!

[@FireSolace]

I dont know if you will see this message, but I used a bench grinder and it came out pretty nice but I dont ever see anyone else using a bench grinder so I am worried you are not supposed to even though I cant find anything that says not to use wood

[@danthemakerman]

Neat idea! I don't think wood will hurt a bench grinder if anything it will just muck up the grinding stone which can be cleaned.

[@zaknafein_aconite]

I prefer to carve mine, but the twisting yours have looks great. \m/

[@evileyemystica8326]

hi! i make pagan ritual supplies, especially wands. i wanted to ask where do you get your wood from? ive seen people use scrap wood and thats fine i just need a table saw to cut it to size. ive always used branches but im trying to maybe try something new and get better at my craft. basically i just dont want to pay 30 bucks for a block of wood unless i have to

[@danthemakerman]

I go to the lumber yard and buy the off cuts or smaller pieces that may or may not have some defects.

[@RoisinRennes]

What kind of sander is that?

[@danthemakerman]

Its a 1x30 belt sander I bought at a store called Harbor Freight.

[@RoisinRennes]

Thanks!

[@faeotoole5051]

where do you buy your wood pieces from?

[@danthemakerman]

I go to the lumber yard and buy off cuts, which are usually pieces that are small and or have some defects.

[@faeotoole5051]

@@danthemakerman thank you!

[@Aquafinity]

Hi, Does an N95 mask work for sanding?

[@danthemakerman]

I don't know.

[@sammysoil77]

Very nice

[@danthemakerman]

Thanks

[@rayflowers9097]

Sweet.

[@danthemakerman]

Thanks!

[@daansuidgeest6212]

Can I buy one 😍

[@aaronxu5575]

Do you wear a mask when you sand it?

[@danthemakerman]

Yes I wear a respirator.

[@aaronxu5575]

Is it safe to wear a mask?

[@danthemakerman]

@@aaronxu5575 Yes in my opinion you should always wear a mask when sanding. There have been times that I don't and I always regret it later.

[@pallavsenofficial]

Can u give me the 1st wand plzz i can pay for this...plzzzz sir...

[@danthemakerman]

Sorry buddy but I have already given these away.

[@pallavsenofficial]

@@danthemakerman plz make this wand again and send it to me ❤❤❤

[@notjusttarotbyshadowsoulta1333]

I need the music!!

[@aaronxu5575]

Is it okay to wear just a normal mask and not a respirator?

[@danthemakerman]

I would think something is better than nothing.

[@corbeauyannis8254]

the problem is that the wands are to finer

[@daansuidgeest6212]

Are there any harry potter fans here

[@L0op]

how to make a wand with a really expensive and big tool that no one has? just use a less expensive, less big tool that still no one has xD I'm joking, but still, if I can get access to a belt sander without buying one I can get access to a lathe too xD

[@danthemakerman]

A 1x30 belt sander is about $50 add another $10 for belts versus a small wood lathe is about $230 plus you have to buy all the lathe tool$$$ that gets way more expensive a lot faster. So, yeah a belt sander is way more accessible to more people than a lathe.

[@L0op]

@@danthemakerman as I said, I was just joking, but buying a belt sander is still not an option for lots of people, including me, and the title kinda feels like "how to make a wand at home, no matter what tools you have access to". I guess "with a belt sander" would be a bit more clear? but again, I'm not saying you did anything wrong, just found it funny :D

[@Votey12345]

0:07 that doesn't look like a walnut

[@danthemakerman]

Yup its walnut.