How to make wooden Christmas trees!!!Wood turning

I love Christmas so it's about time to fire up my old but...trustworthy lathe for some Christmas trees!!!
This is my best tree of all that i have done and i hope that you will like it too!!!
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[@k9insomniac783]

This is a really cool addition by adding the sanded notches to the tree. I’ve turned several trees but haven’t don’t one like this yet. We’ll done.

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Thank you very much... Yeah it's really nice this way!!!🙏🙂👍

[@agnescallow5324]

Absolutely beautiful work. Thank you so much for the inspiration, I am definitely going to have a go at them. I’m hoping to get back to my turning next year and trust me this is going to be one of the first things I try. Thanks again and keep you the great work. 😊

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

I am very grateful for your kind words Agnes!!! Of course give it s try... they are so beautiful when you put your heart in them!!!!👌🙂

[@shaunhayward]

Beautifully done. Using the sanding drum on the drill press was a very nice touch.

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Exactly!!! That's what makes them so special!!! 🌲🎄🙂

[@mitchappleby9166]

I really like your square chisel. I've made some of own, but I like the way it cuts ... not like the standard ones I see.

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Yes it's very versatile and easy to use!!! You can use it as a parting tool or as a forming tool touching only the tip of it!!!👍👌🙂

[@tadeokrono2530]

Excelente trabajo, 👍👍gracias🎄por🎄compartir 🎄👍

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Thank you very much my friend!!!👍

[@cheryl8280]

Wow! Beautiful!! Has this guy got Christmas wrapped up! LOL This has always been a part of arts and crafts I wanted to learn. Now I'd probably lop off a finger or two. So mesmerizing... Of course, having this at high speed dosn't hurt either. Thanks for sharing! Stay warm!!

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Thank you very much!!! Yes.... Woodturning is an amazing art which is easy to learn but very difficult to master!!! Go for it!!!!!👌🙂

[@phillipbates2625]

Very different from the rest and great video thanks for sharing 👍🎄

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Thank you very much for your time!!! Happy holidays!!!🎄🎄🎄🙏🙏🙏

[@gillesetien5915]

Magnifique, excellente idée. Bravo.

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Thank you very much!!!👍🙂✌️

[@EdwinMedinaTornoyArte]

Espectaculares los arbolitos, buen trabajo...

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Thank you very much for your kind words!!!

[@logosalezeia]

Great idea and beautifully performed! Congratulations!

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Thank you very much 🙏😊🙏

[@annabechlivani]

Let’s get into the spirit!!!🎄🎄🎄Happy Holidays 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@grahammiddo8014]

Absolutely fab. What a difference the curve sanding makes.

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Thank you Graham! Yes it's so much better!!!👍🙂

[@ArcticFlies56]

Great job! Looks very nice. I can almost hear Santa on my roof!

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Xaxa!!! I hope you prepared some hot milk and cookies for him!!! Thank you very much Richard!!!😁👍

[@michaelfelixb1316]

Die sehen sehr schön aus 👏👍

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Thank you very much!!!👍🙂🙂

[@bluesix2843]

These are great 👍 good work 👌

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Thank you very much 🙏🙏😊

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Nice looking Christmas tree

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Thank you very much!!!👍🙂

[@sully199]

That’s great outstanding

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Thank you very much 🙏😊🙏

[@petrusscott3038]

They look awesome. What a great idea using the drill press to shape the trees.

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Thank you Petrus!!! Yes...i was wondering how to make some branches for the tree to look better and suddenly it came to me!!!👍

[@josephcraft2845]

Sweet. Those are pretty cool

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Thank you very much Joseph!!!🙂👍

[@masjabrikdiy8422]

hello beautiful creations christmas tree. good luck with the content, greetings from Indonesia

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Thank you very much!!!👍😁🙂

[@josephwise485]

Very nice turning. Great tool use of the Berdan, I will have to practice more with mine.

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Practice makes us better!!!😁✌️ Thank you very much Joseph!!!

[@PilgrimPiper]

I enjoyed this very much. I am brand new to turning wood and I will try this tomorrow. Merry Christmas and peace be with you.

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Thank you very much!!! Yeah... give it a try and if you have any questions i am here for you!!! Good luck and Merry Christmas!🌲🌲🌲

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Very nice. Your added sanding touch really lends an artistic flair. Very nice.

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Thank you very much!!!👍

[@sashabaranov714]

Great job

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Thank you very much 😊🙏😊

[@ArchonMichail]

A real masterpiece !! Well done !!

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Thank you very much Michael!!! I am planning for a version 2 Christmas tree this year!!!🙏👍🙂

[@ArchonMichail]

I have subscribed to your channel and I will wait for the new version!! Your work is excellent!!

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Stay tuned Michael!!! Thank you!!!🙏🙏🙏🙂

[@Roosters-rants1977]

Absolutely adorable. Quality work.

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Thank you very much Joseph!!!👌🙂

[@stevewhite8161]

Very creative. Great job.

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Thank you very much Steve!!!👌👍

[@anthonymorris3364]

Great work best tree I've seen

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Thank you very much Anthony!!!👍🙂

[@emiliogonzalezpastoriza8782]

FELIZ NAVIDAD AMIGO , DESDE ESPAÑA 🇪🇸❤️

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Feliz Navidad to you too from Greece!!!👍

[@VinceBecker]

Jolie !!👍

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Thank you Vincent!!!👌👌🙂

[@garsonprice3441]

Nicely done- this whole production. Bravo! Thank you.

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Thank you very much !!!!👍👌😁

[@trurex007lee7]

Very impressive!

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Thank you very much!!!👍🙂

[@markb8954]

Nice work. Interesting results with the drum sander, I’ll have to give one a go.

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Thank you Mark!!! Yes...try it.. you are going to love the result!!!👍🙂

[@clivegiles7049]

Best one l,ve seen good job

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Thank you very much Clive!!!!👍 Merry Christmas and a happy New year!!!!

[@balesguy]

Great video and beautiful results. Thanks for sharing.

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Thank you Bill!!! Stay in touch.... there will be more!!!🙂

[@scotthampton9229]

Wonderful trees. Great design.

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Thank you very much Scott!!!👍🙂

[@stephendawson312]

Very nice work!!

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Thank you very much Stephen!!!🙂✌️

[@artlee7415]

Great idea 👍

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Thank you very much!!!🙂

[@edwardsimmons3721]

Great design

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Thank you Edward!!!🙂

[@Marcelo_ricarttis_37]

muito lindo esses trabalhos👍👌💰💷💶

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Muchas gracias mi amigo !!! 😁👍👌

[@AllenOxendine]

Nice work, thanks for sharing. I’m a beginner turner, lot of practicing for me. Full View and Like 👍

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Thank you Allen!!!! Keep practicing!!! It's very satisfying when you can do anything that you imagine with your hand tools!!!👍🙂

[@user-rc9gq9pw7r]

Very interesting

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

That's what i hope my friend!!!👍🙂

[@BUNJI82]

I love the finish on this, but how do you know that the number of sanded indents are going to be evenly spaced around the tree?

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

After making a couple of same sized trees.... you get the touch of it!!!😁👍

[@woodywoods5373]

Nice work 👌

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Thank you very much!!!🙂

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Nice!

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Thank you Mike!!!👍🙂

[@dwardo6160]

Really really beautiful work!

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Thank you very much!!! I do my best!!!👍🙂

[@TyasStark]

awesome idea :)

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Thank you very much!!!👌🙂

[@KyleDavidson81]

Is that a self made chisel? Never seen one like it that I’m aware of.

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Yes this particular tool is self made... but there are commercially produced... search for "Bedan lathe tool" 🙂!!!

[@DennisDolan-fl3mw]

what size piece of wood do you start with?

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

It depends on the size of the tree that I want to make!!! 20 cm approximately is a the medium size!😊🙏😊

[@theofarmmanager267]

Excellent work. I sold my large Jet lathe years ago because I had enough bowls, vases etc to last a life time. I’ve just a small 350 second hand - and, boy, have I lost any technique I ever had! I hope that practice will make adequate. I would like to understand what tools you were using and switching to - and why. That would help us tremendously

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Thank you very much!!! I bet that your technique is still inside you... you just need to get it out!!!👌🙂 I use the minimum of tools but I believe that anyone can do it with the tools that he likes to use! I start with a roughing gouge and all other work is done with a custom tool that inherited from my father which is a straight square like parting tool but with the bevel just on one side - It's very easy to use with great results - and last i use a small detail gouge just for the curvy top and bottom of the Christmas tree!! I hope i am helpful!!! Thanks for watching!!!!✌️🙂

[@shaunhayward]

@@MichaelBechlivanis I think the tool you're using might be called a "bedan". When I googled, I saw tools that look a lot like the one you used. Watching you use it so effectively made me VERY interested to investigate further.

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

@@shaunhayward YES!!!!😁 You are so right! I just googled it and I can confirm!!! I didn't know that it existed in any brand!! Thank you for this !!!🌲🌲🌲

[@oldhammer1992]

Ótimo trabalho.parabens.,🇧🇷🫡✌️

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Muito obrigado meu amigo!!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙂

[@RagtimeAnnie]

Perhaps I should know, but don't ... What species of wood are you turning ?

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Don't worry Annie... it's beech but i use a coloured varnish at the end to make it look brownish!!!🙂🙏

[@davidfriedman3962]

Very nice, I am new turner what kind of tool used in shaping? Thank you. And Merry Christmas

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Thanks David! Anyone can do it with the tools that he prefers ...i am using a straight square hss tool -like a parting tool but with the bevel only in one side- that I make on my own...i have never seen any brand selling something like that!!!👍🙂

[@petrowoodcarving2398]

Тор👌

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Thank you Petro!!!👍🙂

[@solochristo65]

If you put a bit of green coloring on them couldn't we still see any of the woods grain. Otherwise these are awesome

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

I guess you could...if you just use not much colour!!!🙏🙂🙏

[@daffyduxxx]

Please could you tell me the dimensions of the tree. Thank you.

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

I usually make three of them like a set with the big one at 21cm the second 20 cm and the third around 19cm!🙂👍

[@daffyduxxx]

@@MichaelBechlivanis thank you.

[@stevenmcdaniel1797]

What is that tool called?

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

To be honest i don't know the English word of this tool because i have never seen anyone sell it or use it the way i use it although older turners here in Greece used it a lot!!!! It's a straight like parting tool but the bevel is just from one side of it! I hope that helps!!!🙂👍

[@marykedykhuizen6902]

Way too fast

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Am i fast???🙂