Making Solid Wood Holiday (meta) Tree Decoration - Art Market Projects

Make some profitable decorative trees from solid wood this holiday season. Tips and Techniques for speed, design, and tool usage on the lathe throughout.
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[@lizzavala1330]

I like pop. Bring him back once in a while it’s good to have an artists perspective.

[@Sailabear11]

The greatest compliment I can give you and your dad is that you are definitely” a chip off the ole block.” Best wishes to both of you. 🌴

[@WoodsleeSummercraftwoodturning]

Gotta say I'm with your Dad on this, if it's " worth the effort " then make it the best you can make it, have you guys used Yorkshire grit or Hampshire sheen finishing products, I think you'd like them. My dad too was a turner, I took it up 7 years after he passed, so it's nice to see you guys work together Take care Rob

[@wortheffort]

I'm sure Dad's tried the stuff. I stick to basics.

[@JungKiChris]

I love having the point/counterpoint when working for a craft show vs. fine art. Both of your personalities are definitely a plus. Awesome video! Thanks!

[@cynthiahoban8304]

This has to be my favorite turning video ever, thx guys..

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@Almost_Baked]

My favorite channel on KZbin..still think you all could have a tv show! Love these trees!

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@reloadNshoot]

Watching this video was absolutely heart warming and educational at the same time. It reminds me of me and my father working and not working together. Cherish these moments you have with him. The content was great. Being a new turner and all it’s something that looks somewhat simple to learn and I’ll learn tool techniques at the same time. Shawn, you are simply at the top of the game with these videos, thanks so much for putting them out there!

[@tbga1970]

Awesome job, men. You guys are truly inspirational. I've been woodworking for 30 years as a hobby, and after watching you for 2 months, I purchased my first Jet 1221. Thanks!

[@JimGriec0]

Another awesome video. I am so jealous of the relationship you have with your dad and for him to teach you the craft! You are a lucky guy!

[@duaneheadworth6275]

I love to hear both sides of the school of thought on the marketability, and the artistic idealism. I struggle with this, I don’t think I have made one item that I could make any money on at this point. Thanks for sharing.

[@jeskasper]

I love seing you and your dad working together. Just goes to show, that people sharing the same passion, can have different views on what is the best approach. Make up your own mind as to what you think is right. :) I agree with your father, and I agree with you - depends on the audience. Some farmers market would not appreciate an art piece, so it would be fine to just thrash out a bunch of cheap trees. A gallery, on the other hand, would be able to sell a quality item at a much higher price point, and they would require a higher attention to detail.

[@prometheus7504]

I look forward to the videos of you with your Dad learn something and get a laugh at the same time . Thank you

[@wortheffort]

Just as long as you're laughing at me and not with.

[@hectordeleon9249]

Awesome that you and pops share the same passion. PS: Christmas trees. :)

[@wortheffort]

Ya, he really takes after me.

[@beardedwoodpecker]

Now…now…Shawn…listen to your Dad, you guys are great!!!! Regards to your Dad and thank you both for sharing your knowledge on youtube Yiannis (Athens Greece)

[@mushroommcfarmer1766]

I'm new to wood turning and have not yet tried to sell anything, but although it is late I am going to try to complete the tree I started yesterday. Ironically (or not) my son is working with me too. I really appreciate your videos, and the playful disagreements in the videos with father & son. I actually began to comment for the sole purpose of thanking _dad_ for his teaching style, explaining what he's doing and vocalizing important points that aren't easily identified through sight alone. His instruction on using lighter pressure on the distances further out from the chuck is such an important detail 👏

[@atomiczombie22]

What a great video. So nice to see you and your dad sharing the woodworking passion.

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@threeque]

This is great seeing you two together. Great way to show two perspectives. By the way, your Dad is right. :)

[@wortheffort]

Shhhhh....

[@larrycoleman2225]

Wow, what a great father/son video. Love the humor between you two. Well Done!

[@wortheffort]

He's wrong.

[@larrycoleman2225]

@@wortheffort since I am just getting started on my wood lathe I currently follow the KISS rule (keep it simple stupid). :) I will work into the (over)refined products for the true keepsake projects. ;) You have become a treasure find for my lathe learning. Thank you and Happy Holidays!

[@TheWesttexasboy]

He will never learn. I ought to quit trying, but I haven't yet.

[@AB-nv5ti]

You two guys are a hoot. A lot of fun to watch you. Thank you for all of the great tips whether it be for the artsy style of individual pieces or the mass production for a craft show, you guys are appreciated for your videos.

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@sudhirnaik4751]

Great to see the master at work!

[@paulshaw9355]

Very nice thank you I'm just learning and having trouble making anything. I'm looking for tutorials like this. Thanks again

[@GaryWall]

Your dad's a good instructor too. Nice to see you together. Thanks for sharing.

[@wortheffort]

Arguing isn't working together. :)

[@bevellis1]

Loved the banter between you and your Dad,

[@wortheffort]

He's wrong

[@bevellis1]

😂

[@thomasreddick5908]

Love the back and forth with your dad... great video, listen to your father...

[@DanielLopez-sz1lx]

This is great, I love watching the different styles that you and your pops provide. This is entertaining and educational. Thanks!

[@daracoulon]

Your Dad does very nice work. I like him.

[@wortheffort]

and not me?

[@daracoulon]

wortheffort you do nice work too! 😉

[@azwheeling8189]

I'm not a wood worker and yet I could not stop watching the video. Thanks for taking the time to be so entertaining!!

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@edwinleach7401]

Who wants a yellow tree? You go Dad!!! You show him up!!! Lol.

[@ColaDose52]

really enjoyed the bi-furcated perspective art/craft. Good expansion and clear information. Thanks

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@andredupuis8497]

Very very nice I love it good idea for the way you make your cross thanks Pa❤❤❤

[@AStClair-wq4pd]

Love these videos. I just bought a lathe and I'm learning a lot about this craft/art 😉. I love the cross on the trees, I'm going to give it a crack!

[@wortheffort]

Thanks, and have fun making a mess.

[@chriswolfe609]

I actually had this idea already then this video showed up and I was hell yeah I'll watch it see what you did with them and the back and forth with dad was great made me chuckle

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@donaldhill3823]

The back and forth between you and your dad is great. Made me laugh while I was learning. lol

[@wortheffort]

He's a smart-arse.

[@TheWesttexasboy]

Am not!

[@tomstillwagon2138]

Love the idea your working with your dad

[@DavidM-um2uk]

Aaah, watching you and your dad yell at each other makes me laugh and miss my dad, in a good way. Thanks for the feeling!

[@wortheffort]

He's wrong.

[@TheWesttexasboy]

Now you are questioning my decisions?

[@Barbarra63297]

Wow, you two could never deny being father and son! If you just hear the audio it's really difficult to tell your voices apart! Love these trees! BTW enjoyed the craft vs art banter too lol.

[@wortheffort]

Hey, I'm totally original.

[@TheWesttexasboy]

Ha!!!

[@paul7057]

Wow, love seeing you and you're Farther on the Videos

[@MediaBaldwin]

Your dad is so hilarious! Love his attitude - see where you got a lot of your personality from!

[@TheDistur]

Neat project! Was glad when he turned the speed up and it quit strobing so much. Also y'all are pretty comical. Takes all kinds to make a world!

[@cowboy930]

Pretty cool video great to see you dad and you enjoy the same passion Thanks for sharing .

[@smeedgar]

You're Father is right. It is Art. Great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@wortheffort]

shaaaaduppppp. :)

[@smeedgar]

@@wortheffort 🤣

[@markb8954]

You guys need your own TV show! Nice tag teaming.

[@matthewbias3602]

Made a few for Christmas presents this year for family members from cedar that came off their land

[@wortheffort]

Always good when they knew the tree.

[@jackpinnell3204]

I've seen a bunch of your videos............this is the best so far.

[@jnol9009]

Thx for sharing. Really enjoyed watching you and your dad. I got a good chuckle out of the banter between you two!

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@pi1171]

Watched all 33:57 and enjoyed every minute. Great work, guys.

[@jacobworkman6455]

I really enjoyed how you and your Dad had good commentary interplay back and forth, it was a fun touch.

[@wortheffort]

He really is argumentative. Thanks

[@sarinchina8328]

Hi! Thanks for all your videos 🙏🏻 !!!! You inspired me and now you are following in France 🇫🇷 yeaaaaaah!!!!

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@cajunpipesmoker1519]

I enjoyed the “bickering” bit! Thank you guys for the information and being willing to share. I will be retiring soon from 30+ years in Education. I’d love to turn my hobby into projects that will help me fund my hobby! …. And maybe supplement my retirement a little! 😃

[@bradleyjohnson452]

This video reminds my of when as a kid I would follow my dad and grandfather around. Awesome!

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@katonhellenthal576]

0:55 "i've even had some customers say they use them in their bathroom".😏

[@hudsontackett8997]

Hahaha that's what I was saying too!! 😂

[@toddfox8202]

Nobody talks about using your belly as a tool stabilizer, but it really can be an asset. :-)

[@mamasimmerplays4702]

Todd Fox now there's a good argument for taking up woodturning. Easier to find an honest use for the spare tyre than to lose it.

[@argentorangeok6224]

Those trees are brilliant in their simplicity.

[@wortheffort]

Good earners too.

[@caroljohnson8817]

Father dear, I think like you, but you sure have some great skills. I need to watch you more.Such a pleasure to see your craftsmanship.Hope to meet you some day.

[@Vet6970]

that is some nice work, they look great

[@4993dazz]

Loved the video thanks for sharing your knowledge. Look forward to the next one.

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@danielbarros8991]

Wonderful. Your Dad Is always right.😂

[@JensWoodworkingThings]

Love getting opinions from both the art aspect and the mass production one. Both have their points. I, however, land in dad's camp. 😉 The short fat tree was adorable! I can see how this could easily be altered into the shape of a bee hive/honey pot., or cut off and hollowed as is for a cookie jar.

[@wortheffort]

booooooo

[@ilawoodwyk1417]

You two are a hoot! And I enjoyed the instructions too.

[@MosquitoMade]

Hello resemblance, dang! Good content, thanks for sharing. I turned something very similar a few weeks ago as some turning practice, that went with 2 snowmen with hats, and ended up being a gift for my neighbors :-D

[@wortheffort]

I'm sure they liked em.

[@donaldosborn1892]

If you make any money selling these you and your dad could do a comedy tour. Great video

[@stephenspence5534]

They are CHRISTMAS trees! Had to get that out. Love the video and your channel.

[@wortheffort]

Actually they're pagan trees.... tomatoe tom"ah"toe

[@timcook2312]

Love the back and forth..keep up the great videos...together and separate!!! Good Stuff and great teaching advice!!!

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@jobyshaw5459]

If God can’t be a part of my business in some way I don’t want it! He should always get The glory for all our success!!

[@wortheffort]

Be sure to point out your superiority at the pearly gates when ya get there.

[@edwinleach7401]

Christmas Tree, Christmas Tree, Christmas Tree, Christmas Tree.

[@wortheffort]

no firs in Jerusalem.

[@GuiltyMalice]

You guys are awesome and have some really cool ideas. I appreciate all the shared knowledge, it really helps in my wood turning.

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@Silvertip1958]

When dad puts you in timeout, you’re suppose to be quiet.

[@jimschaffer9831]

I like the way you guys mess with each other its funny. What state do live in.You mentioned getting mesquite from your yard. I enjoy your channel. Jim's wood shop.

[@fouroakscrafts7240]

Those are beautiful trees! Love the tips and techniques for turning these. This is the first time I've seen anyone create a cross on the top. I'll definitely be giving this a try.

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@suzetteedwards7956]

Oh my gosh, you two tear me up.🤣🤣🤣 The trees are beautiful.

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@caseymor1358]

He can't ever deny you. Yall look and talk alike.

[@DeA2875]

You guys are goofy! Great video!

[@danielturner9832]

You two should do a PBS woodworking show. I still think Shawn should teach this stuff. A natural born teacher.

[@wortheffort]

Ya, and get treated like Tommy Mac? Too ugly, fat and slurry for TV.

[@robertlaytham2241]

I enjoyed this video very much. Thanks to both of you!

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@davidchilders3574]

I was watching with no sound to some led zeppelin and knew it was your dad right away!

[@sapphodesigns2377]

Great video..love the trees and love the videos with both you and your dad...

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@dalton1309]

I just found your channel a few months ago. Love your passion and how detailed you (and your dad) get. Any plans for continuing the teaching series? As an intermediate woodworker, I've learned a lot from the ones you've done so far. Great job!

[@markchoitz443]

loved it! thanks for the levity and Happy New Year! oh BTW Dad's always right - he gets righter the older we get :)

[@wortheffort]

No, he's on the left.

[@dkheaton]

I really liked this video. Great job and some very nice trees.

[@caroljohnson8817]

I really love that lathe you have. I guess it is an older machine. I don’t recognize the brand. Super quiet.☺️

[@wortheffort]

Dads main lathe is a Robust, mine is an older Jet.

[@jameymikels1886]

What I find funny is the guy that makes 45 minute videos is saying to go fast! LOL

[@vernonabernethy3970]

Beautiful work !

[@kyleb835]

I find these very helpful thank you

[@snaphappy1977]

Mate, your dad's awesome, great vid.

[@wortheffort]

Ya ya ya, he's great....

[@dman3526]

Love the channel. I’m saving for my first lathe.

[@wortheffort]

You'll get addicted.

[@upaginit]

I really enjoyed this one.. old school vs new lol

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@andycollins444]

excellent project great video kudos

[@dianeernest1660]

Good job. I love your work

[@ellismidkiff6117]

I don’t know jack about turning. Would you be able to cut a big chunk of wood at a angle and get two or more diagonal pieces. And then turn more?

[@dawnvermaas9766]

love you father.

[@terirosen7957]

Love you guys! Too cute! Such great videos.

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@hypnoraythompson5824]

happy christmas to you both.

[@rachelhendrickson7555]

Just beautiful... please let me know how much they cost

[@MH-qq3kj]

You guys are great👍

[@guntherkratt1979]

Just great. Thanks for sharing :)

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@williampeak8851]

Tell him like it is pop 👍👏

[@MystiqueULH]

Are you and your dad always that way. I like both of your work but can you do it without arguing LOL

[@dianeernest1660]

Leave dad alone he’s doing his thing

[@chavezm1954]

I would really appreciate a little technical detail on your Dad's home made tool for creating tenons! I'd like the make one also. Thanks for the great instruction!

[@wortheffort]

If he reads this I'm sure he'll comment. I'm gonna tell you just use a parting tool or skew.

[@chavezm1954]

@@wortheffort Thanks! That's what I've been doing, but there is just something satisfying about using a tool that you made to make a craft (or piece of art). :)

[@TheWesttexasboy]

This is just a piece of 3/8 inch square tool steel rod I got from a tool supplier. Then ground down the end sort of like a skew and made a handle for it. The angle matches the angle on my Oneway dovetail jaws.

[@semitruckstv4847]

That’s ok Dad, I got a kid like that too…