Jimmy Clewes Turns a Square Oriental Box

Jimmy Clewes demonstrates how to turn a square oriental box at the November 2014 meeting of the Mid-Maryland Woodturners Club in Frederick, MD.

[@raysmith1028]

Thanks Maryland WTC for making this Video available. Watched this several times and still seeing more. Jimmy is certainly a Master Craftsman

[@blackhorse2947]

Had the privilege to attend some of his classes, He turns fast……….. Excellent instructor

[@BigHWorks]

Jimmy, an awesome teacher and artist! Thanks MMWC for the video.

[@busterwest1644]

Six months into turning, watched this video about 20 times... maybe getting better enough to give this a try. Thank you Jimmy

[@jimnoond480]

As I`m a novice turner I`ve found this video very informative, thank you.

[@markkoster6300]

Great video the Mid-Maryland Woodturners Club put out. Jimmy Clewes is a first class instructor. Love his English humor and good sense of well being! Thank you for posting this! It's a major help to a "newbie" like myself.

[@SomethingFromTheShed]

Bloody hell. Iv been turning for about 6 months now and iv got to say that Jimmy you are awsome at what you do and the turned peice is a peice of art. Well done sir i wish you uploaded more videos.

[@SilverBack.]

Mr Clewes thank you for a masterful lesson 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@qwadratix]

Someone who actually knows what they're doing. That's really refreshing, not to mention actually informative. I picked up the use of a bowl gouge by watching others and an instinctive feel for the way it's cutting, - but I can see watching this that that most of them really had no clue. Thank you, now I've got it, now I understand how and why it cuts better one way than another.

[@AlFurtado]

Jimmy not only are you a great wood turner and with a very artistic eye you also have an amazing sense of humor Beautiful workmanship and style Albert

[@nighteagle317]

Wow! Jimmy, I have heard your name in the turning world for years but this was the first time I had seen you turn. Let me just sat that I agree with Al Furtado. You are a fabulous turner and have a great artistic eye, and you're humorous as well. Love the way you make turning look so easy. You are an inspiration!

[@samrodian919]

Brilliant video !! Makes me proud to be English! Such a good teacher, watching this man turn makes something like that looks child's play and it certainly isn't. Time well spent watching this video.

[@kevinesco5221]

This guy definitely knows what he is doing...bravo,this is an art

[@pajonate]

I have enjoyed the last 6 minutes of the video, very mellow, calming part of it. But, my real enjoyment were the first 34 mins of it. Jimmy is very entertaining but highly educative at the same time. Great skills, great approach to the audience, fast cuts, but not fast on explaining what he is doing.... all of that makes these 34 mins not to feel like waste of time, but a great lesson to learn, and try by oneself. Thank you, guys, even that this is now 3 1/2 years old video.

[@kennylakits4093]

Jimmy is amazing and so likable. I joined his website and constantly re-watch all the instructional videos he's made. look fwd to going to Vegas and taking a class from him.

[@linshannon4480]

This was excellent. It's informative, aesthetic, and JC's demonstration is full of direct, clear, precise, and very informative detail.

[@paulkerrigan9857]

Thank you, Jimmy. I've a feeling I'll watch this again and again to learn from it. As a Sunderland man it's nice to hear a familiar-sounding accent when watching a video from an American woodworking club!

[@rampanttricky17]

I am back again after turning for a few (?) years. Wish i could give an additional "thumbs up" to this video. Learning a whole different set/level of info this time through. Thank you again!

[@andrewjackson4422]

What a Master Class. Made it look so simple that you want to have a go. Thanks Jimmy

[@nancybrown8137]

You are the best Jimmy! Always explain everything so everyone can understand how to turn the correct way Thank You...

[@charlesharmon6290]

I love to watch a artist like you and Richard Raffen work. You all inspire all of us to try new things. I only one complaint from day one I have and was taught DON’T move tool rest with lathe running. That said you are by far the best turners I have ever watched.

[@beretgascon]

He actually says that near the beginning. He's rushing cos he's got two bits to do and it's a demo.

[@mike02719]

Great presentation! You have a knack for getting detail to the viewer. Thanks

[@johnagorman]

The final piece needs to be shown in detail! I wanted to see the balance. Excellent video. Jimmy does a sensational job and provides a constant stream of quality information. Thank you!

[@johnstevens2127]

Totally enthralled with your ability and presentation, very informative. A credit to the Tribes of Mersey! Thanks for your time and effort. Regards John

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Beautiful piece, and awesome tutorial!

[@larryrizzo736]

What fantastic tool control you have Jimmy. I am amazed, and I will work towards your perfection.

[@hisxmark]

Not just a crafter, but an artist!

[@Pantherman63]

I love your teaching style. Smooth, definitive, and clear in presentation. Quality work also.

[@rogerazevedo4445]

Well explained. Made it interesting to watch and listen. Few safety issues but the positive is; you made me risk access through out the job. Congratulations you gained a follower.

[@franciscogerman3250]

Such a beautiful work! And so fast! It is amazing.

[@MrBgallo]

a true artist well done loved the presentation and the work you did in such a short time

[@Antonsartor]

Brilliant demonstration! So many useful tips.

[@318dexter318]

And the lady said WOW. Mission accomplished!

[@andrewjackson4422]

Yet another Class A performance. Thanks Jimmy

[@t35gaming43]

Absolutely fantastic, well done Jimmy.

[@OtherThanIntendedPurpose]

I really like your attention to details. very good video. amazing tool control.

[@icespeckledhens]

Brilliant, excellent video. Thanks James

[@jerryfrugoli3339]

Very nice work, I can only imagine that you’re enjoying your time. I truly hope it pays you well for your efforts..I can see you love what you do, I can only say thank you for your time. You make it look easy, the true sign of a professional.

[@nadovibuilders6533]

Fantastic very fine work I actually enjoyed the whole video and lurnt a lot Thanks Mate

[@mbiraside]

What a great video. Great teacher, very talented. Thanks for posting

[@brendancolvin8360]

That was fantastic, love the style. Looking forward to watching more videos.

[@jamespolucha8790]

I’m so amazed at your work you make it look so easy, I’ve just started turning and really enjoy your videos, thank you

[@Offshoreorganbuilder]

That's craftsmanship. Thanks for the upload.

[@roberthelveston5110]

Outstanding. You amaze me every time I watch your videos. Still scared of the square. But getting help to over come that. Again thanks for a great job.

[@metalman4141]

For the love of woodwork .... nice one Paul 👍

[@thomaskahan3922]

What a teacher ! I want the same one !

[@karlpetersen7147]

Excellent video....I may give this a try...thank you.

[@michaelneal2232]

Excellent class. Great job. Thank you so much

[@hayitsits]

just so lovely and you make it so easy a big thank you from aberdeen

[@adangerousidiot]

Lovely to watch, made me think. Of my home town, Middlesbrough

[@trevorcurry5521]

The man is absolutely BRILLIANT!!!

[@bassinbob1965]

This guy is amazing. What a great instructor.

[@baronteddyvonforsthoffer2567]

Awesome. Great teacher. I am very impressed.

[@geewizz3335]

That box looks so beautiful looks like it belongs in oriental setting awsome

[@billy19461]

That was one great video. I learned so much. Excellent camera work.

[@DanaOredson]

That was amazing. I feel like I learned a lot from this.

[@VikingsFan27]

That was extremely impressive. Very nice work.

[@drmkiwi]

Nice symmetry and clever design. Cheers David

[@margaretmcguigan2414]

Hi Jimmy, Frankie from Brisbane, Australia. I have been turning a few of your oriental square platters. A mate had a laminated chopping board and I made it into a platter with centre dish. Brought it down to 4 mm on the rim.

[@jrk1666]

I wish I could be half as brave as the men who sit right in front of Clewes

[@desertblbuesman]

Beautiful. Im sad there weren't more views of the beautiful design.

[@davidconaway2830]

What a great and very informative video. Thank you.

[@michaelking9758]

Can't wait until February when he comes to demo for our club!!

[@robertspringer345]

Thank you, I am very logical type - my engineering and physics background - setting speed higher to reduce the air to wood ratio in turning. I see a lot of turners who seem they could reduce wood damage by increasing the speed some. Granted it does also depend on balance of piece - great instruction video

[@josephrossiter4622]

Very nice thanks Jimmie. Looks nice made from Maire. Cheers Joseh

[@alanqueen815]

Impressive instruction on your technique.

[@ErikAnderson1]

Great Video Jimmy, thanks Mid Maryland WTC.

[@davidn8759]

First class , first class indeed !

[@williamwyer8520]

That was a very good lesson not everyone can teach thanks

[@MrBill0523]

Thanks for a GREAT lesson! Bill

[@stringmanipulator]

Beautiful work !!!

[@GeoffreywBlee-qs7zu]

Bloody brilliant, I take my hat off to you.

[@lrmodranoel]

Excellent teacher. Thanks.

[@OOTurok]

I made one of these using homemade wooden jam chucks, because I'm poor, & been holding off on getting a chuck. What a pain in the ass that was. A Nova 3G or Record Power, would make life real simple.

[@paulp.9023]

Well explained ty A true artist

[@alejandrocriollo621]

Exelente tutorial y muchas gracias por. Compartirlo.

[@thomasarussellsr]

Great demo. Even raw that box looks great. BTW, you've got about 6 minutes of dead air at the end of the video.

[@top10ghosty73]

The dead air is time for us to recover from the greatness we just watched lol

[@alejandrocriollo621]

Gracias a youtube por la oportunidad de aprender con tanto material de sxelente calidad .

[@leighstevens1075]

Always appreciate the little tidbits of info regarding angles to hold tools. As a novice trying to teach myself i struggle with speeds for various items so any info would be appreciated. Thank you

[@Mojoman57]

I like the way Jimmy thinks.

[@davidsmart8594]

Damn, that was good, Jimmy. You Geordies are canny lads!

[@ChrisTietjen_00]

Great turning lesson.

[@mojo6524]

The way Jimmy runs a bowl gouge is very instructive!

[@RandyHarveyWCPSESQ]

Very nicely done!

[@muziqjazz]

Impressive piece. On my to do list now. Thanks for posting. Marc

[@niklar55]

Took me about 10 mins to recall where his accent originated, then he later confirmed with, ''my mate in Newcastle.'' Obviously well experienced, and fully competent, without loads of boring ''waffle'' like some. Actions always speak louder than words. Enjoyed the demonstration, and found it very educational, but turning with 'wings' gives me the heeby-jeebies, ever since I got my finger tip whacked by one.

[@ismetturan3507]

Posta gazetesi

[@niklar55]

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[@sajadwoodwork]

Nice work sir

[@georgewhitfield2176]

Away the lads.........greetings from a fellow Geordie based in Athens, Greece. Loved the lesson, no wofflling on, typical Georgie, straight to the point and NO wasted time listening to uninteresting questions. Great Vid. What was the wood by the way? Cheers/George

[@lmadsen5179]

Very nice! Makes me want to take a class from Jimmy!

[@jorgedelafuente8912]

Great instructor !!

[@beakittelscherz5419]

awesome sharp teacher!

[@misterbracks]

Nice to see Paul O'Grady doing something useful for a change.

[@seamusburke]

I was looking at him wondering where I had seen him before.😂

[@domsau2]

Bravo ! Why black at the end?

[@luisalarcon7060]

Espectacular hermoso trabajo, muy buenas gubias atte. Alerce puerto montt chile abrazos.

[@ade-woodcrafts]

That is true art!❤️

[@stclairstclair]

Im pretty sure if i tried this speed I would have a large square chunk of wood sticking out of the side of my head.

[@gotrading1]

Impressive Sir!!! Making a new tool!

[@helimelecaguirresanchez2373]

le felicito, eso esta muy bonito, voy a tratar de hacerlo como usted.

[@celestinedunn5855]

Breathtaking 😍

[@Aniyannc33]

Jimmy, what is the oil you use to finish? Thanks for a smashing video.