Wood Turning - A Jewelry or Trinket Box

[@hazzzee]

Very Nice job, my wifes birthday today, I have left it late but I will see what I can do with a piece of apple I have been hanging onto. If it turns out anything like yours I will be very please just hope she is,,,, got to stop leaving things to last min I think, Once again FANTASTIC box, finial sets it off very nice

[@tsthebeav]

Great work. I don't follow your rugby but got a kick out of you rubbing it in. Really nice vid fast through the slow bits makes it easer to watch.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks for the comment and support Brian, it's much appreciated. Take care Mike

[@willoworks]

Sycamore is some beautiful wood and you really gave it some character. Thanks for sharing

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you for your kind and encouraging comments Take care Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Jimbo, I am trying different things, to try and get a happy medium of tutorial and seeing the piece take shape, without becoming too boring, and not being too long. Your comments have been noted, and I'll try and get it right next time. Thanks for your support. Take care Mike

[@TheMessyStudio]

Right smart little box, Mike. The shape and finial set it apart quite nicely.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Alan, your kind comments are appreciated. Take care Mike

[@Peet6644]

Rather nice is a big understatement. Absolutely gorgeous.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Tom, nice to hear from you, and I appreciate your comment. Take care Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Jim, glad you like the video. Sanding sealer is used to raise the grain, and seal the wood. You buy it, but I thin mine down with a thinners, as it dries quicker. If you have the time, watch my video called "A Simple Wax Finish", it goes into detail about the mix ratio etc.. Thanks for the support. Take care Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Dave, we were all beginners once, and the only way to improve is practice, practice, practice, and learn by your mistakes, of which I promise you I have made many. Enjoy your turning Cheers Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks for both the comment and subscription Charlie. Take care Mike

[@TheBrotherKnight]

Very nice little box Mike. England rugby I will not even go there. The wife keeps telling me its only a game. I just smile through the tears. LOL. Thanks again Mike and take care. David

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks very much for the comment and support. Take care Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

Your very welcome mate. Let me know what you think. Take care Mike

[@carverman613]

Hello Mike, I really enjoyed watching your video, I have owned a lathe for a few years and did mostly pens but had to stop for a couple years but now I want to turn more than pens and I find videos like yours very helpful. Thanks for helping out beginners like myself. The box is beautiful and I plan on turning similar ones for my wife and daughter. Cheers from Canada

[@erwinlampaert4067]

Hallo Mike, Thank you for all youre great video's, thanks to you're video's I got well on the way with turning. I love you're work on the trinket box.

[@Meshow53]

Another good Job well Done, Mike... Really impressed.... Do keep those Videos coming..

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks David. There's always next year mate, you are rebuilding the squad. Take care Mike

[@ht1type]

Greetings! Enjoyed watching your video... turning at light speed! Interesting project, loved the way the shavings came flying off, sharp tools make such a difference. Cool looking shop, well laid out. Thanx for sharing this! Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks you for the kind words, yes sharp tools do help :} Take care Mike

[@Goddak06]

Beautiful! I just started turning. LOVE it!! So much fun. You make it look so easy.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks, and I'm happy that you found some of my videos of use. Take care Mike

[@pamelathomas5676]

What a lovely piece Mike. Enjoyed the video once again - thank you.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Pamela Thomas Thank you Pamela, much appreciated. Cheers Mike

[@GarageWoodworks]

Nice job Mike. That turned out nicely.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Peter, I mix it with Cellulose Thinners, 3 parts Sealer to 1 part Thinners. Thanks for watching. Take care Mike

[@barrybarkley1316]

Thanks for you videos Mike, I really enjoy all of them, here in Arkansas

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you for your support Barry, much appreciated. Stay safe.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Peter, you flatter me. Take care Mike

[@Ijinxx1010]

Very nicely done , another beauty . Rodney

[@FarishSM]

wonderful work ... love to see more of your creations..

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks for the compliments, and support, much appreciated. I'm sure your wife will be well pleased with your gift. take care Mike

[@MrTeeball]

Now I know how to sharpen my tools, thanks mike. I want you to start turning pens, so I can watch those videos. My first attempts at doing a bowl were terrible and it broke off my lathe and hit me in three places. That did it for me, Capt. Eddie suggested I try pens till I get experience , then go back to bowls. I have done 55 pens and I love it , its the damned SKEW that scares the hell out of me. Maybe if I see you rounding a pen with a Skew I will get it . Thanks Tommy

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Tommy, my pleasure mate. I am ashamed to say that I have never turned a pen! I will no doubt get into it in the future, but I still have so much to try and learn about the type of turnings I do at the moment. I quite often round square blanks with a skew, there are some good videos on KZbin that should get you started. Take care Mike

[@ConfusionWood]

wow. nice wood and box, great work!!!

[@icespeckledhens]

Its a lovely box and the finial sets it off nicely thanks James

[@MikeWaldt]

+icespeckledhens Thank you James, much appreciated my friend. Cheers Mike

[@GordonRock1]

Beautiful, Mike!! The box, that is. Don't want you getting the wrong idea. ;-) Keep 'em coming, Mike. I'm enjoying your videos very much. Thanks, .....Gord

[@MikeWaldt]

Gordon Rock Thanks Gord, I'm very pleased to hear it my friend :) Cheers Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

I am very glad that you did. Take care and thanks Mike

[@davidsmith8853]

Another nice piece Mike!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Erwin, glad that you getting on well, and that I was a little help to you. Turn safe. Take care Mike

[@kathrynrobinson-burge7661]

Your videos are so helpful as well as being interesting, thank you. Can you tell me please whether meths or white spirit can be used instead of cellulose thinner in your sanding sealer mix? Thanks again

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Katheryn and thank you. I would not recommend either of those as a substitute I'm afraid. Cheers Mike

[@Idahobirdhunter53]

Mike, Great video.... Can you help me understand what sanding sealer is? Is this something you buy or is something that you make? Cheers Jim

[@KE4YAL]

Very Nice! I didn't know Sycamore could look so GOOD

[@MikeWaldt]

+Jerry Puckett Thank you Jerry. Take care Mike

[@CarlJacobson]

Beautiful piece Mike, Take care, Carl

[@trevormgreen]

great job Mike, love it!

[@davem5843]

very nice, Mike.Great video, very enjoyable.

[@cquinn143]

great piece mike good video

[@harrykeel8557]

Lovely little box.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Harry glad you liked it and thanks for watching.

[@janicekneule5979]

Oh I love this box Mike. Well done :)

[@MikeWaldt]

Janice Kneule thanks Janice. Take care Mike

[@aleksandrsprice4440]

Hey Mike I got given a lathe lately with a pretty new chuck but I have a lot of trouble with the piece I'am turning coming off centre so i keep having to re cut the piece to remove the wobble. I place a line on the wood and the chuck to keep them aligned but even with them aligned it still moves. I would be appreciated if you gave me some suggestions.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Pete. And what "catchphrase" is that?....lol Cheers Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Marty, appreciate the comment and support. Had to be mentioned mate, I might not get the opportunity again for a long time ;) Take care Mike

[@AsWoodTurns]

Very nice "Dinky Little Box". I must say you're quite confident to make the finial first -- then compound the confidence by gluing it to the lid before finishing the bottom. Hmmm... Alan Stratton

[@captbigcountry40]

Well done mike nice box

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Harold, appreciate it Take care Mike

[@OzWorkshop]

Hi Mike another fine bit of turning, very jealous of your ordered shop. A place for everything and everything in its place ...:o)#

[@baconsoda]

Super box Mike. That is really good work. Question please, what's your sanding sealer mix? I've just run out of Chestnut Cellulose Sealers that I thin 2:1 with thinners but I was wondering if there's a better mix before I buy more. Thanks, Brendan.

[@584gillette]

I've watched this a couple times and learn something each time

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Rob, I have to admit that I do like to try and keep things tidy, and in order. But believe me, I don't always manage to. take care Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Dave, glad you enjoyed it. Take care Mike

[@mikelsergio4245]

i barely saw your comment! your are one talented man, i'm gonna start making my own wooden pipes soon,i'l probably ask you for some tios later on.

[@larryfetterman3528]

what brand of wax are you using it very nice great job

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Larry I was using Woodwax22 but I now use Hampshire Sheen and have done for some years now. Cheers Mike

[@peterlawlor8390]

Hi Mike, can you tell me what you mix with the sealer to make the sanding sealer mix? Thank you love the videos Peter

[@mbiraside]

Good job Mike. I've been enjoying your video's.

[@MikeWaldt]

+mbiraside Thank you Sir, i really appreciate it. Take care Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks for the comment, I appreciate your input, and I will try to implement your idea in future uploads. Thanks for your support. Take care Mike

[@michaelflynn6178]

nice work Mike

[@malcolmminshull7729]

your demonstration was so easy to watch better than most dvd demos but if you could mention wood sizes it would make things much better enjoyed watching you work

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Malcolm, and you make a very valid point regarding sizes, I will ensure I state the sizes on future videos. Appreciate your input. Take care Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you, glad you like it. Cheers Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you David, much appreciated. Take care Mike

[@roysanders258]

Another beautiful piece, beautifully made and explained. I know you've been asked this before but I can't find the answer! Could you let me know what your sanding sealer mix consists of please?

[@roysanders258]

So sorry Mike, I've just seen it!! I've got some sycamor in my workshop, I think I may see what I can do! Apologies again!

[@MikeWaldt]

Lol - no problem at all ;) Cheers Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Roy, I appreciate it. For the answer to your question, see your answer below.....lol Take care Mike

[@jeffoldham3466]

great looking box mike,,im going to make me one,,,do you by chance know the dimension of the box

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Jeff, I really can't remember exactly, as it was a long time ago, but at a guess it was about 4" tall by 3" wide,and the lid (without the finial) was about a third of the height ... or somewhere near that ;) Take care Mike

[@leslieking7401]

Loving your Welsh sticker

[@MikeWaldt]

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[@baconsoda]

Thanks Mike, I thought you had come across some exotic concoction that cost pennies. I'll get some more Chestnut and try your mix, I think mine is too thin.

[@diyowl5496]

GREAT JOB MIKE !

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Anton. Merry Christmas Mike

[@diyowl5496]

Thanks, have a great holiday as well!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Brendon .I use a 3:1 mix of Chestnut Cellulose Sanding Sealer to Chestnut Cellulose Thinners. No hard and fast rule, I just find this mix works OK for me. Take care Mike

[@NephiliimZoo]

Wonderfull box Mike. I have watched quite a bunch of your videos now, and I wonder what this sandingsealer is. Sorry for the, perhaps, obvious question but I just started turning on a large lathe. All the best and thanks for your videos, Tom C4 Woodworks

[@MikeWaldt]

+Tom Burger Hi tom, and thanks for your kind and supportive words mate. I use a Cellulose Sanding Sealer,3 parts, thinned with Cellulose Thinners, 1 part. Hope this helps. Cheers Mike

[@NephiliimZoo]

+Mike Waldt Thank you for your answer Mike. This sure helps. I myself used thinned down waterbased lacquer. I think your mix gives a better result and I am giving it a try as soon as my lathe is functional again. Thanks again, all the best, Tom

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Alexandr Take care Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Dan. The lathe is a new acquisition from Axminster, the AT1628VS, and it's a great lathe, and yes quiet! In fairness England are building.......tee hee. Cheers Mike

[@patrickhallahan1811]

Hi Mike, I think your videos are great. I'm looking to buy a wood lade, i haven't turned wood before, but i want too. What lade would you think would be a good one to buy ? my name is Pat, Thank you.!

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Pat, my advice would be to research on line, and read reviews and articles, and decide what you want to turn most of to begin with, and what you may want to develop on to as time goes on, and try and get a lathe that will be able to cope with your future needs. Hope this helps a little. Cheers Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Keith....enjoy your new found pass time :) Take care Mike

[@w.torrales1071]

I'm enjoying ech of your videos

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Anthony, I used 1/2" and 3/8" spindle gouges. Take care Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Rich, glad you approve mate. Take care Mike

[@busterwest1644]

Really nice little box One that I must try to emulate buddy, erm Will pass on the Rugby...As a staunch England fan but then admire all six nations teams My father in law was Welsh and he always insisted we visit during 6 nations England V Wales... modesty stops me from mentionng Rugby World Cup winners LOL.. Must admit 2013 Wales were the team to beat and truly trounced Englan..

[@kennelson7591]

A nice job Mike really like it, what are button jaws? And do they fit on any chuck? Is that grain typical of sycamore and is it good to work with for a beginner?

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Ken, button jaws are for reversing bowls to clean up the foot/base. They are similar to Cole jaws. Most chuck manufacturers offer these jaws as an accessory. Sycamore is a lovely "esay" wood to work with. Hope this helps. Cheers Mike

[@TonyBoy22657]

what size are your gouges for that piece ?

[@icespeckledhens]

Its a lovely box MIke James

[@MikeWaldt]

+icespeckledhens Thank you james Cheers Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Sir! Take care Mike

[@PeteBeardsley]

Beauty! I'd never considered putting a finial on a box like that before, but it works really well. Really nice piece of sycamore. BTW, did you know you had adopted Carl's "catchphrase!" lol

[@woodturnermark8529]

Very Nice Mike!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Mark, glad you like it. Cheers Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Alan, I think luck played a big part ;). Take care Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Michael. Cheers Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Decoy, much appreciated. Cheers Mike

[@valborchardt3596]

Gosh that is so lovely. Thanks mike

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Val, that is very kind of you. Cheers Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Leonard. Cheers Mike

[@daveawebber]

I watched it twice ....if only i could make something like this as a beginner thanks for insperation ....i hope lol

[@turtwigisthebest]

Stunning piece there Mike :) new subscriber :)

[@decoy48]

Top Job Mike

[@markhobster8113]

haha, commiserations.. small gap.. you shouldn't be on the pitch! , also football, we should cut salary's from the players and fund those sports like Olympians! Nice work again and I love the grain pattern, the finial adds a nice touch like a cherry to a cake. Mark.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Aleksandrs If you can send me a PM with the type of chuck, and jaws that you have, we will be able to sort it out. Look forward to hearing from you. Take care Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Carl Take care Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you. Cheers Mike