That Zebra wood is absolutely beautiful. Another great video! You're a great teacher.
@tpobrienjr2 күн бұрын
Good discussion and explanation, with some nice tips. Zebrawood is an excellent choice for demonstration. Thank you!
@fouroakscrafts7240Күн бұрын
Thanks for commenting! I love Zebrawood. It also looks nice with some of the pens I've turned.
@BretChilcott3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
@fouroakscrafts72403 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment! Hope the video was helpful!
@carter259616 жыл бұрын
Nice job Mr. Johnson.
@fouroakscrafts72406 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark!
@DuaneTheOakHirst2 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial. Thanks so much.
@fouroakscrafts72402 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@knothead64366 жыл бұрын
Great idea for gifts.
@fouroakscrafts72406 жыл бұрын
Yes, I have made some of these for friends and family. They make great gifts.
@daletprescott519910 ай бұрын
Great video I didn’t think about putting light oil on the sandpaper
@fouroakscrafts724010 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@pjenslin1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for video. I bought these kits and I am about to turn my first stopper. The wood I am going to use is not very hard. Do you think I should put some thin ca glue on the sides of the drilled hole before I tap it?
@fouroakscrafts7240 Жыл бұрын
That would probably be a good idea if you're not using a hardwood. I would "dry" fit everything first before adding the glue. The threading works best with hardwoods for holding strength.
@keawoodturningstudiohawaii11832 жыл бұрын
You denfinetly developed your own grind on that spindle gouge.
@kandiecandelaria14233 жыл бұрын
Where did you get your kit?
@fouroakscrafts72403 жыл бұрын
I got it from Woodcraft. I'd recommend getting the stainless steel kind. And make sure you get the correct mandrel that goes with the kit.
@jezcartwright54776 жыл бұрын
I also make these stoppers. Every one is different.
@fouroakscrafts72406 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment! Yes, it's amazing the variety of shapes to make and woods to use. I think the Zebra Wood and Honduran Rosewood are my favorites right now. They both did an excellent job of taking the threads when I tapped them.
@diypin6 жыл бұрын
I wish I wasn't so scared to use those machines. I'd probably lose some fingers!
@fouroakscrafts72406 жыл бұрын
They can be a little intimidating at first, but once you get the hang of it, they are very fun to operate.
@diypin6 жыл бұрын
I got a jigsaw for my birthday last year.......... I still haven't used it. I tried for like 5 seconds. I'm too scared of the loud sounds, but I love to make things....... for now i stick to glue as my main tool :D
@fouroakscrafts72406 жыл бұрын
I used a jigsaw for many years before moving on to other power tools. Definitely ease yourself into it, but there is other woodworking like carving that doesn't involve power tools. You could, for example, carve the bottle stopper blank and not use any power tools. It will take more time and you still have to be careful with gouges. If the loud sounds of tools are bothering you, you might also try ear muffs to muffle the sound. But do what you are comfortable doing. Good luck!