Making Wedding Rings From a Steel Tube

[@BlackBeltWoodCrafts]

Just a note to tell you that I really enjoy the format and content of the latest videos you've been making. Thank you for leaving the algorithm-feeding content in the dust and providing a glimpse into the process of creating. Keep up the amazing work and thanks again.

[@steveo107]

Around the beginning of 2017, I stumbled upon one of your bent lamination rings videos. Since my wedding was in approximately 5 months, I made the decision that I was going to make my wedding band following your direction. It took I think three tries, and all I had was super glue and a few sheets of sandpaper, but I had a blast and immediately asked myself what else I could make. Well here we are, our garage is now a full blown woodshop, our guest bedroom is my laboratory as we call it, and I have my own LLC and make things for a living. I genuinely can't remember if I've ever made this comment, but thanks for sending me down the path I've gone down! As my wife and I were watching this video together I looked over and said, "Did you know that he is directly responsible for our garage?" And without missing a beat she replied with, "well then I hate him" good times.

[@MakeSomething]

Oh wow! This just made my night! Also, HA!!

[@JoshWrightWoodworking]

Kelly seems pretty cool, congrats on 10 years 🎉

[@Todd-rf1zs]

This is hilarious, literally watching this while machining Aluminum parts for a customer in the garage on a CNC mill. Love watching your videos during my cycle times when running production!!

[@critter42]

I love the ring videos and look forward to them each year! I thought it had been a while since you did your last one.

[@serpzero]

Your content has been amazing lately. So much more authentic and real. And dare I say, more calm. Thanks for being inspiring and a great storyteller!

[@davebauerart]

Loving the combination of woodworking and storytelling.

[@bradleverton3233]

Based on comments you make in your videos, I think we have very different priorities and ideals, but having said that, I respect and admire you for your creativity and for allowing yourself to be vulnerable. Kudos to you sir!

[@quilleymemory]

This is a comment and a sentiment I can get behind.

[@KyleBarnick]

Congrats Dave and Kelly. I very much enjoy watching these ring videos.

[@jacobnimbus]

I love the different grain direction on the rings this year! It almost gives them a whiskey barrel vibe. The ring videos are always such an inspiration, love seeing them!

[@mlwadester87]

I look forward to this video every year, now. Stoked you’re keeping the tradition of both making the rings and the videos alive. Keep rocking it, boss.

[@98kdietz]

Love how you did the wood chunks. Totally different design and love how they turned out.

[@markduggan3451]

Happy belated anniversary. May your love for each other grow with each year.

[@zephyrusthedemon]

I never get tired of hearing the story of how y'all ended up married and why. These ring videos are always a blast to watch and I look forward to them. Also, loving the new format and you doing what you want instead of following the algorithm.

[@kenhawkins1033]

Tip #1- Keep your work piece as close to the chuck as possible to minimize harmonic interference during the cut.

[@jaredshaw6688]

David, I was lucky enough to share a couple beers with you and Kelly at SF Maker Faire back in 2015, around when all this began. I have loved watching you evolve your channel and art since then. Please keep staying true to the content that makes you happy. These videos aren't good....they're effin' great! Well done, sir

[@MakeSomething]

Thank you! More beers please!

[@dougLinker]

Great story Dave -love the end too haha

[@rborkows]

The Austin race is so much fun! Congrats on 10 years and a great celebration!

[@GeekChickUK]

I have admire your talent as you are a fab craftsman, artist, maker. This video showed me other aspect of your life and I loved it. Continue making rings for many years to come you both deserve them.

[@MCsCreations]

Stunning rings, Dave! Really beautiful work!!! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@Penster-Elle]

I love your tradition with the rings. My tradition is to always write a poem to my wonderful spouse. That means we have 32 anniversary poems (plus 32 birthday poems, 32 Valentine poems and a host of 'just because I love you' poems!)

[@MakeSomething]

This is amazing!

[@StefaniTadio]

Beautiful rings and loved the back story especially!

[@shaunfather]

happy anniversary dave and kelly! may you have many more years together. keep up the awesome!

[@erikmullen4421]

I'm sure I'm late, but happy anniversary. Love the new ring every year tradition

[@nabicht]

This new approach to your videos is amazing and I find it very inspiring. Keep being you!

[@DumpsterMarcus]

Happy 10 Year Anniversary for everything lol The rings came out AWESOME!!!!!! really enjoyed this video! Much love!

[@Wordsnwood]

that ending cut..... 🔥 Nicely upping the editing Game, David! Congrats on 10 years of all the things.

[@BillDiehl-bf2bf]

Loved the backstory and videos of the beginning your relationship with Kelly. The only tradition that I have, apparently, is getting divorced. Great craftsmanship on the rings! Happy Anniversary to both of you!!

[@garagemonkeysan]

Awesome film. Great Talk Story. It's the rituals that bond us. Mahalo for sharing. ❤

[@Toyotajunkie]

These are probably my favorite ones yet. Awesome!

[@JTWoodworks]

Beautiful rings!! It's a sweet tradition and I've enjoyed watching these ring videos in the past. Also love how you ended the video with a huge teaser

[@MakeSomething]

Thanks Johnny!

[@JTWoodworks]

@@MakeSomething Thank you for the mention on Making It a couple weeks ago! I appreciate it 😊

[@MakerGray]

Hey David, I really like the new video format! Enjoyable video and great project 😄 Looking forward to more.

[@jonwills1957]

Congrats on 10 years! Rings look great! Loved the outro.

[@jpalarchio]

Always love when "Pair of Rings" makes an appearance...

[@GilletteWoodWorks]

Congrats you two! Dave keep doing what you do!

[@thesplinteredfinger]

Great video on traditions David! Loved to hear the story of both of your backgrounds. As a long time subscriber, I learned a few things. Best of luck in the next ten years!

[@diyflightsim4246]

I was turned onto your videos from my other half, we both love them. I have to agree with another comment, if possible please keep the B roll going during the sponsor section. I have always loved that about your videos and it always made me watch your sponsor portion instead of clicking away. It's also great to "meet the Family" that helps make you and your channel you. Great job keep it up!!!!

[@TotalBoat]

Happy 10 year anniversary! We absolutely love how the rings turned out!

[@MakeSomething]

Thank you! ❤️

[@brauneis1969]

@@TotalBoat nice pun

[@4-6-3DP]

David - I’ve listened to every podcast episode and watched every vid you’ve made. This is the first one that made my eyes a little misty. Your narration and the kiss on your wedding night was really special. Thanks for sharing that with us

[@rocketglass1]

Great video David. My wife and I go to Lancaster Pa. on our Anniversary. We always keep our eyes open for unique things to buy.

[@Polarzbek]

Been waiting for this one after hearing it was coming on the podcast. Great video David, you had me tearing up at the end. Killer story you have with Kelly, and thanks for sharing!

[@svenhurdurburdursson8765]

Another ring! Such a nice tradition. One of the things I look forward to each year. ❤

[@missamo80]

Happy anniversary!!! My wife and I have a long tradition of fast food for our anniversary dinner. KFC, Five Guys, Taco Bell, etc. This was the first year in a long time we broke with tradition and had a fancy dinner, because we happened to be on a cruise. We did seriously consider just going to the buffet tho!

[@pdillenburg]

While Lando and Oscar wound up short of the podium... They still finished in the points. Loving the new format. Loving the content. Love the story. Thrilled for the memories that you and Kelly have made along the way. Happy Anniversaries!

[@VileProject]

I love your videos. I realized that my wife and I don't have much in the way of tradition, but that's changeable. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@tom314]

I've heard you talk about your wedding before and it's always obvious you adore her. I find your projects interesting, they're not always my taste but always interesting and I enjoy watching your process. I'm no real machinist and only play with hobby grade equipment, my main two thoughts watching you machine your rings are, 1: work as close to the chuck as you can, less stick out means more rigidity and less chattering. If you do get chattering and are struggling to remove it via the normal methods, stop the lathe and take a very very shallow cut rotating the lathe by hand until the chatter marks are gone. 2: Be smoother with your feed, keep the rotation of the feed wheel constant and you'll get a better surface finish.

[@Sweed1of3]

Have turned a couple rings lately and I admire your ambition of making them from scratch. Love your tradition!

[@MrDigitalCypher]

If you are reading this, Thank you Sir. This was a great video.

[@LeeOfBent]

Happy 10 years guys! We just celebrated our 11th in July. Our wedding anniversary tradion is to pack up and hit a new provincial park in Nova Scotia and go camping for 4 days, the way we spent our honeymoon. Chili cheese dogs on the first night, eggs benny in the morning.

[@jasonbailey9139]

After 30 years of marriage, a lot of our traditions have changed. One that we keep is that we made sure to have a stupid Christmas tradition that neither of our families had. For us, it was blue string lights on the Christmas tree. My family was multi color and hers was white lights. That and going to church weekly are really the only traditions that we haven't modified over the years. Congrats on making the rings on time this year! Enjoyed the Kelly cameos and the archival footage. Great video, Mr. P.

[@Magocs]

Always so excited to see the annual ring video Thanks for actually sharing it this year :)

[@HERNANCORDERO-i8k]

That's a great way to end the video. Love the new rings and the new style of your videos your turning into the best channel of my feed

[@kevinallsopp9802]

Great little video, and congratulations on the 10yrs. I'm still in shock at how quick it seems to have come around to a ring video, since the last one!

[@rylonjerome]

Love the circle on the paper so you don't loose your puddle of CA glue!

[@rogue1874]

I think making a ring every year for your wife has to be the sweetest thing I have seen. I wish you both the best.

[@FrankGraffagnino]

congratulations to you guys... so many people think successful relationships are just for lucky people who find another perfect person... but people who are in long-term successful relationships know that _NONE_ of them exist without lots... and lots... of work. Relationships take work. And i think the effort you put into the rings each year (and your comment about how it gets harder to design each year) is a great analogy. Want to have a career? takes work. Own a home? Work. Learn a skill? Work. Have a family? Lots of work. Same for relationships. Congrats to you guys for the work you have put in and sharing the journey with us.

[@StarFishDiver]

So cool! And well done for getting it done on time for your trip

[@TrevorHigginsDustysqueak]

We have almost the same story. Both musicians, got married after we said we never would and with just the officiants. That was years ago. Love your videos.

[@TrevorHigginsDustysqueak]

*ten years ago.

[@MrPhilTX]

I like the song "Pair of Rings" - it's like branding for your videos. It has a nice vibe.

[@dorothymoore2859]

I love this video just like I love all the videos I've seen of yours. Thank you for sharing your passion, creativity, and projects with us. And most importantly thank you for always being real and not trying to pretend to be someone or something you are not. May you need blessed always.

[@TrekIntoTheUnknown]

David, I love these videos. It’s so cute and an awesome tradition, thank you for including us! Please don’t stop doing these videos.

[@kieranfoster902]

Lovely story about how you two met and how you got to where you are today. She sounds like a special lady.

[@kevinetheridgemakes]

at 7:20 I'd have glued those rings to my fingers a dozen times… kudos, David & congrats.

[@Warshipmodelsunderway]

Happy Anniversary! Somehow using Total Bond seems appropriate on a wedding ring 😊.

[@jimrosson6702]

Happy 10th Anniversary Dave and Kelly 🍾🎊🎉🍻 this is always a great video to see the new rings being made and I love the new videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@imjustherefortheks]

I have absolutely no intention of making this, but here I am, watching it without even blinking. Congratulations on your anniversary, man! Wishing you all the happiness!

[@worldschaos2181]

The Rings look great. I got say the the teaser at the end of the video is great what a cliffhanger 👍👍

[@ZaneWBuxton]

label on the tap oil is *chef's kiss*

[@adamcasebere5106]

Awesome video. Love what you are doing David!

[@samtownley9019]

2014 was a busy year for you Dave! These videos have become a tradition for many of us too

[@sgsax]

This is a great story, and I love that Kelly is the hero of it. Happy anniversary!

[@hazembata]

Best of luck. God bless you and your wife.

[@meeponinthbit3466]

"Clickspring" would be an awesome colab for anything small machineing. That dude is a teue artist for mini metal work.

[@daveiddingsable]

Congrats on 10 years. My wife and I celebrated our 10 years in April this year

[@tuffcoconuts]

I love the journey that you've been on. I appreciate you jumping into areas that you aren't comfortable with, gives me hope about my abilities. Happy Anniversary! Love the stories and I love the music.

[@Mrjrich37055]

First off all, happy anniversary and may you have many more years together. Secondly love the song, it’s very catchy. Lastly, fine job on the ring. I’ve been making jewelry since I was in grade school ( I’m now in my mid 50’s) and you did a fine job. I’m no pro but I’ve done many inlay rings and these are beautiful.

[@AndrewScofield]

One tradition my wife and I have is to make a thankful tree every around thanksgiving and keep it up for a month or two. Nothing better than to walk past every day and remember what you're really thankful for during a busy and stressful season of the year.

[@MakeSomething]

This is awesome! I love it.

[@ewalstad]

Where's the Love button? Congratulations on 10yrs.

[@TheRoundtreeFamily]

Your wedding footage was adorable. Thank you for sharing.

[@PaleRider559]

Have you ever made something fancy to put all the wedding rings in or on, like a wall rack or stand?

[@alexbuckland435]

The LORE VideoTM this was a fun watch!

[@sapelesteve]

Great story David! Looks like you two were made for each other! Beautiful rings! 👍👍💍💍

[@steveferguson1232]

David, I really love this trade on, plus the race tradition as well. For the past 38 years, I have cooked dinner for my wife, and this year was Gordon Ramsay’s Beef Wellington. I am happy to report that I didn’t fail. lol. Wasn’t perfect but it passed my wife’s expectations. And this year was more special as our forever land and home was paid off.

[@lutheduck]

I actually searched your ring videos recently because I had a feeling we are missing out - happy to see that you returned to it (recording it) :)

[@boydstongrove]

Great vid! Loved the back story stuff. Loving the “new” style of vids. Can’t wait to see what you do with the suitcase!

[@jontaylor8447]

Not even a machinist but I admit, you got me with the smoke. I was like, 'dude, where's the oil??? You're burning the sheisse out of it!' Solid troll, man. Congratulations on 10 years!

[@fred_fred]

Great to see you enjoying the videos again. At least it sure looks like you are enjoying the new direction! Here's to hoping the channel grows, the house is a success and you keep getting the inspiration that you desire.. But if it doesn't all work out then so what? We're only here for a good time, not a long time.

[@kathymarshall220]

I absolutely love your ring tradition, it’s such a beautiful sign of your love 😊 happy belated anniversary ❤ they turned out stunning!

[@wayniackc]

Wow 10 yrs! I can't believe it's been that long. We all had a lot less grey in our beards and knee and back pain in those days. Looking forward to see what the next 10 bring.

[@danstark]

I love all of them but this one hit different. ❤❤❤❤Bravo! I've been with you for 10 years too - episode 1 of the pod & every video since. Love you.

[@GeekBuildersNet]

Congratulations on 10 years. The rings came out great... as always. Here's to 10 more. Cheers!

[@iron.emu111]

Making It Wire Spool idea: I was gonna make a round-top chest out of the middle of a spool I had since the boards were already rounded. I couldn't do it because I couldn't figure out a good way to join them. Nice anniversary vid here! Love the newness of the rings every year. Keep it up!

[@sportflyer]

I love this. I love all of it. Woodworkers love Dave and Kelly. We really do. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@justinbanks2380]

2:49 oh, thats a cool old timey looking bottle! Does double take rewinds to make sure I saw what I saw. Laughs at the tape!!!! 😂😂😂

[@00schralf]

Congratulations to your anniversary! I love the ring tradition although it build some pressure. Cheers

[@ironian24]

That was an awesome and honest video on how you made these stunning g rings, I am a joinery cabinet maker by trade so I like to think I appreciate quality, thx for the tips. By the way the video was excellent and it's very hard to make a captivating video again I know how that is as well.

[@mandycarlile2361]

Just celebrated our 10 years as well. Congrats. Just so I’m clear, your wife supported your dream, played in a band AND likes racing?! Good thing you married her dude… I enjoy watching your journey.

[@waynehegg8847]

I love this channel. Keep up the good work.

[@CNKXU1]

Simple, meaningful and perfect!

[@fathead1968]

Great video David! One tip for turning, work closer to the chuck for more stability.