Make Awesome Wood Rings on the Drill Press

DIY wooden ring using exotic hard woods with a bentwood cherry core. This ring can be worn daily. The ring I wear while making this video has been worn daily for months. I don't take it off even when swimming and showering. They are beautiful and durable due to the technique of using a bentwood core, the materials used and the Superglue finish.
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"Maccary Bay" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Flutey Funk" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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[@donfillenworth1721]

Beautiful rings! I just found a new hobby. Thanks for sharing.

[@jessecaingles4184]

Definitely enjoyed watching your methods, techniques, and inspiring craftsmanship on your DIY video. I'm dusting off my drill press the first chance I get! Mahalo for the motivation!

[@michaelt.gardner4904]

Very cool! It never occurred to me that my drill press could be used as a mini lathe. Thanks for blowing my mind!

[@cypeters8305]

Pure artistry

[@ludwingjustiniano4813]

hi, writing from Bolivia , there is a lot of bocote wood here, thanks for show us your art.

[@bastienleminh1286]

I say wooooo... It is very accurate and clean ! I enjoyed your video...thx

[@shortfilms]

great video! beautiful ring as well

[@bigronxxxx]

Selandry1 you really do very beautiful work thank you for sharing,all the best to you and yours

[@TheWoodWerker]

Great Video! Turned out very nicely! Thumbs Up. Have A Super Week!..... Gus

[@myrandomhobbies1099]

Beautiful work

[@dtothej4044]

pretty dam slick way of turning a still press into a vertical lathe

[@Imwright720]

Wow. I’d have to watch a couple more times to catch everything you did.

[@TheWoodWerker]

Good work! You need a Harbor Freight Wood Lathe! I only paid couple hundred bucks for mine! I enjoyed the video!..... Gus

[@silvergurami5266]

Дуже гарне і чудове.

[@user-or7nn5rs1z]

Wow...

[@TheMushroomMan]

i love your work ! , what are the names of the woods you are using?

[@aquabot]

Damn! I want that ring!

[@Selandry1]

Thanks for the compliment. That one was a gift to my aunt. I may sell them some day so stay tuned.

[@aquabot]

Selandry1 I will. :-)

[@claybornlewis276]

Even a small homemade leaf would be easier than using the drill press and that little mirror but nice job

[@henrysscrollsawworks6367]

like the videos .how thick is each piece of wood?

[@jeffreyvanderklip6769]

How did you deal with run out on drill press? trial and error then minor adjustment?

[@larrykelley1818]

Sorry but do you have a video on how you set up the trim router

[@larrykelley1818]

What was it at the end that you housed a rag with to make it shine was it super glue

[@Dumbumb]

Skills, where do you sell these

[@hazeline2301]

Was für ein fräser (Bohrer) benutzt du dafür ?

[@fin3125]

Nice work. I don't own any hand plans yet. What would be a good plane to buy for that?

[@Selandry1]

Get the Stanley low angle block plane or the #62 low angle jack plane. If you can afford it get the sweetheart Stanley. Well worth the extra cash. They are future classics.

[@NikonErik]

I love this. I'm going to try it for sure! What were you measuring with the caliper at 5:25 in the video?

[@Selandry1]

NikonErik that's the final thickness measurement of 3/32"

[@NikonErik]

Oh now I see....it was a depth measurement...very close to the video-cut...I missed it. Thanks!

[@NikonErik]

What's the height of your rings typically? Perhaps "width" is the right word here. I'm referring to the wide-ness that the ring has when worn. - How much of the finger is covered . . .

[@nehemiahsanguinetti7241]

What finish do you use for wood rings. The best advise I got from this guy at a store for a spray can. What is the stuff you are using to finish and seal it?

[@dahnke1325]

Nehemiah Sanguinetti probably CA glue

[@MrOwl1985]

Superglue (I.e CA glue) is the best for wood rings. It creates a finish that's as clear as glass, is waterproof, as well as strengthening the whole ring as it absorbs into the wood like a sponge and makes the entire structure solid. It also feels very good on your finger. I'm wearing a ring I made with a superglue finish right now.

[@andresnash7624]

What is the real time of the process, including the cutting and reinforcement of the bonding of the wood? By the way great great job !!

[@Selandry1]

Over 2 days I now spend about 80 minutes. I timed it once.

[@andresnash7624]

I've been using your technique for a while, but I spent more time calibrating the machines than doing the ring. Is a whole process.

[@laurenbeach7575]

What tool are you using in the beginning to make the dowel?it looks like a sharp pvc pipe?

[@mattk6101]

Lauren Beach it's a hole cut saw. probably Milwaukee brand.

[@robertcaraway4715]

what router bit is that you use to off lathe off the extra wood on the top?

[@Selandry1]

It's called a T slot bit. The other bit is a 1/4" spiral flute bit.

[@Aud1b1e1nc1s1on]

Selandry1 could you please elaborate for me? Why the t slot and the flute bits? Loving the videos thanks for sharing the knowledge!

[@larrykelley1818]

What was the small pieces that you cut with the scissors and what was the measurements when you cut the other wood

[@mattk6101]

Larry Kelley the small pieces were dividing the sections of different species. So after he cut the circle you would see that thin, light colored wood separating the individual sections. I dont know what size the pieces were. Maybe 1/4in, maybe 3/8in

[@Aud1b1e1nc1s1on]

I see a small router mounted to your drill press table. Is that an upward spiral bit mounted to your router?

[@Selandry1]

Yes spiral up.

[@Aud1b1e1nc1s1on]

Selandry1 I’ve been using my drill press to make rings as well, and the router modification has def caught my eye! So what’s the benefit of using the spiral up bit vs others?

[@Selandry1]

Terry I tried many different bits and the spiral up bit has the least tear out. Works better than down cut and def better than a straight flute but.

[@jasminestark240]

What do you use to cut the lining?

[@Selandry1]

That is a low angle #62 lie Nielsen plane. You can use any plane to make these shavings.

[@mikeribelin7822]

What a beautiful ring! About how long would it take you to make one if you were not video taping? Just wondering. Thank you for taking the time to share the video.

[@Selandry1]

Thanks Mike. It takes about 1 hour of labor spread over the coarse of 3 days to make. Have to let the epoxy sit overnight to harden. That's why it takes 3 days.

[@randombrandon1940]

+Selandry1 That would take me more than an hour! Great work, Beautiful ring! If you do decide to sell, you would do very well on Etsy. Best of luck with all that you do!

[@CzKaa]

How about to use triangles in quarter section to save more nice wood?? :)

[@larrykelley1818]

Sorry I just saw that you used super glue on the end