"Mind-Blowing Woodturning Trick That Will Leave You in Awe!"

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Apologies about the lack of machine noise. I think I turned off that sound track before rendering this video and didn't realise till long after. Please play some funky music to match the video and let me know what you've chosen in the comments!

[@kingofcastlechaos]

I always use the Benny Hill theme song anyway.........just kidding of course! (probably)

[@jeffweber8244]

Thank you for the nice quiet video. No noise or music needed.

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

@@jeffweber8244 Alas it wont be every video though

[@nskimharris]

Woodchoppers breakdown (fiddle tune)

[@MelkeinMaalla]

I loved not having to listen to the machine noise or music. Your voice is very soothing for the ears.

[@stuartmcnamara9610]

Holy moly Batman! This might just be the greatest thing I have ever seen! Thank you.

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Stuart you are too kind! I'm surprised the pattern came out this well.

[@make-somedust]

I’m late to the party, but I must say I like videos that are not afraid to show mistakes. It makes us all REAL wood workers/turners. Nice job!

[@leonardomapache]

My favourite taurus woodworking video is the patterned wood bull by BM Sculptures.

[@bonniemacevoy]

Is this Mr. Smith from the Matrix? Perfect voice for a great video!

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thank you Mr Anderson!

[@trentoflaherty9206]

Tip-Top effort All round. Great finished piece too. Even though We’re our worst critics , a real sense of achievement! Just like my 7 pointed orbicular Star a great sense of satisfaction👍

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thanks so much for the feedback Trent! I like the satisfaction of completion, but the brain goes into overdrive and thinks about how to improve upon the design. And it's come up with a project that could look spectacular but big the biggest frustration ever. Not sure if it will be worth it yet...

[@michaelanderson3063]

I use to teach stained glass and at the end of the project I told my students " Pat yourself on the back for a good job because you have done something other only have only thought about doing. Now pick one thing on the project you would change and on the next project change it. This is how you get better." So I say GREAT JOB now change one thing and get better.

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thanks Michael! I appreciate the supportive comments. I've heard some teachers say that if students want a pat on the back then they should go lie under a cow!! Definitely not my teaching style. All the best. Ray

[@misinformationwithrandy]

I can't believe how beautiful plywood can be. This is incredible!

[@kestutismartinkaitis7586]

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[@jamescraig5421]

Ray Excellent work and well explained.keep up the great work Bro.👏🏻👌👌

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Really appreciated James!

[@MokotediToday]

I'd love to hold it in my hands and actually feel the workmanship🙈😂 Very cool😊

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thanks! It is beautiful to touch and didn't need any wax

[@theScottexan]

Fascinating to watch this torus come together and probably the most soothing narrator voice I've ever heard. Thank you for this😊

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Glad you enjoyed it! Hopefully you'll find other projects on this channel just as enjoyable!

[@lottaleissner497]

This might have been the first of your videos I've seen, but it certainly won't be the last! You have a lovely craftsmanship and seem to approach the material full of humility and patience, and you have also a wonderfully soothing voice. Thank you! No funky music needed!

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thank you very much Lotta! I appreciate your feedback and hope you'll find many more interesting videos on this channel! All the best. Ray

[@randycosgrove3608]

I like this project. First saw a segmented torus in a Kyle Toth video. Then discovered Malcolm Tibbets and was totally blown away by his work. I've turned several tori and find them both time consuming and very enjoyable as I figured out how to improve my approach. And as several others have commented I really do enjoy your voice and presentation. Been subscribed for at least a couple of years now and have enjoyed a number of your other creations.

[@Industrialvrn]

Good work! Работа реально классная! и идея и реализация! Красавчик!

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Большое спасибо! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!!

[@Destros2ndone]

the chaos infinity loop from andy phillip is legendary and Olivier Gomis, what this guy is doing, is just beyond :D

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Hi Dominik! I saw Andy's loop work, which was great, but the woodturner that blows my mind is Malcolm Tibbets. The size and complexity of his work is stunning. I know Olivier turns some wonderful, giant projects too, a very creative mind!

[@frederickrodger7249]

Great video, I am tempted to give a patterned ply torus a try.

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Please send me a photo if you do go ahead. Would love to see your work!

[@syedsayeedurrahmanzaini4221]

Masterpiece. Thanks for uploading the video.

[@carpetdr13]

Try watching Andy Phillips as he does some amazing work on Taurus turnings. Great job by the way. I do enjoy waiting to see what you come up with next 😉🤣😄

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Cool, thanks Steven. I did give a shout out to Andy and also Kyle Toth. I recognise there are many others, too many to mention!

[@luciocarrozzo6738]

Great work Ray, looks fantastic work - out of imperfection one finds perfection in many other ways.

[@danjeln]

Really nice and unique idea. Thanks

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thank you Danjel! Appreciate your feedback!

[@tiberiustavares2734]

just beautiful mate

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Many thanks!

[@mattdowds8505]

Great result, well done! I'd like to see you try to make a mobius strip.

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thanks Matt. The mobius strip has been done a few times, so I can see it's quite a headache and wont be attempting that project for a while!

[@carlpbrill]

Wow! Beautiful work! Thanks for sharing.

[@tysonion01]

You're right, it's not perfect. But that's what's gonna let it keep that over the top character for the long term. Perfection always gets boring eventually - but that thing will always be interesting and awesome.

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Too true! Thanks for reminding me. Though a little though is always pushing me to try and me a little more accurate. Some days it's a good thing and others a right pain!

[@glencrandall7051]

Well done.👍👍Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thanks so much Glen 👍

[@summerstorm5652]

Andy does not explain anything so you are far more entertaining and informative. Frankly, I love both of you. 😁

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Wow, thank you Summer Storm!

[@BlueTurtleStudios]

Thanks for a great very complicated build. Enjoyed your problem solving skills.

[@MrCytree]

No comment. Just awe. So impressive. Thanks for another awesome video.

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Wow, thank you Curtis!

[@ian57edwards]

Great effort, really enjoyed the video,

[@walshjp17]

One of the most interesting torus videos I've seen. Some of my favorite torus videos are by Malcolm Tibbets and Kyle Toth.

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Glad you liked it John! I did give Kyle a shout out in the video and Malcolm is one of my favourite woodturners (I'm blown away by his work!)

[@kellymiller3868]

A true work of art. I love that the torus is handcrafted. I love the fact that it is perfectly imperfect. I love the variety of the diamond designs. Amazing, mysterious and endlessly complex. Just being able to make this beautiful creation boggles me. Congratulations on a work of art well done. I had a scupture teacher who said your craftsmanship should be so good that no one notices it. You have done that in Spades...or should I say Diamonds. Thanks for taking us along on the adventure.

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thanks so much for your feedback Kelly! I am my own worse critic and easily saw all the discrepancies, but that's part of the handcrafting I guess and I'll learn to live with it. But still want to do better next time round!

[@hoodie7659]

Not sure I've ever hit subscribe so fast. Daunting project but it turned out absolutely gorgeous, certainly worth the effort! I personally love the imperfections, I think it gives the piece even more character

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thanks so much for your feedback Griffin! Glad you liked it enough to watch through and comment. All the best. RAy

[@Pu1gcerda1]

Great video Ray, I managed to stay to the end

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thanks Phil! Well done for getting that far. I know it was a bit of a long one.

[@JiggsysShed]

Wow, that is awesome! Great work Ray

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Always appreciate your feedback Jiggsy!

[@CalvinJ82]

I think it's magnificent. Way more patience than i have with all the cuts and sanding to get the alignment just so. Thanks for sharing, i loved the techniques, skill, and attention to detail.

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thanks so much! Appreciate your feedback

[@AtEboli]

Put some powder sugar on the top and I'd eat it! Great work, so much detail, so many challenges to figure out. Must be very rewarding to see the finish product come out so handsomely. A real work of art.

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

I'm glad to have finished it and it was better than expected, so very happy! Just need a segmented cup of coffee to complete the image! Thanks so much for watching and commenting. All the best. Ray

[@jaijw5]

Those is absolutely beautiful!!! Well done!

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thanks so much!

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Very, very clever Ray and it turned out amazingly. Take care mate. Cheers, Huw

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thanks so much Huw! Appreciate your feedback on this one. All the best. Ray

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Awesome work Ray 👍

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thanks so much Andy, and also for the inspiration to try a torus!

[@oldmanwoodcraft]

O M G you don't take easy projects . this is another amazing work of yours .Take care my friend

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Many thanks Ahron. The main effort was in the preparation. The turning was easier than expected, but whether the pattern would stay true was something of a marvel to see unfold! all the best. Ray

[@restorationclinic1209]

amazing accurate job performed by an artist.

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thanks so much for your feedback! Really appreciate it. All the best. Ray

[@imoldgreg13]

Very nice

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thanks Greg!

[@1954JDR]

Wow, the diamonds look great. That is the best torus I have seen. It belongs in an art gallery.

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Wow, thank you James. If not a gallery then perhaps a woodturned oversized coffee cup? All the best. Ray

[@richards7909]

That’s amazing Ray!

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thanks so much Richard! Appreciate you watching this slog of a video!!

[@richards7909]

@@RayWhitbyCreations Wasn't a slog, it was a viewing pleasure!

[@rosemariediamond5948]

I just came across your channel and I’m in awe. Definitely hyper creative!! I’m here to stay!!

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thanks Rose! Really appreciate your feedback!

[@FerreTrip]

What a cool-looking donut!

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Just need the over sized coffee cup to match!

[@FerreTrip]

@@RayWhitbyCreations Knowing creatives, SOMEone will make it.

[@tequestacox8758]

Lovely work 👏

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@therealzilch]

What a wonderfully quixotic project. Well done.

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thank you Scott! But perhaps with a large cup of coffee, this donut will find a use...

[@константинфирсов-р8м]

Здорово получилось 👍. Люблю работать с фанерой.

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thank you so much. Yes plywood is a great material, especially for patterning!

[@Steve.Garrison]

Very nice, Ray! I turned a segmented torus many years ago - long before I started making videos. I glued up staves of walnut, maple, and cherry into a hollow "log" and then cut isosceles segments from this log with miter saw to form the blank. Rubber bands sure are handy where other clamps won't work.

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thanks Steve. It's an interesting approach you used. Gord Rock had a unique way of doing it too. I guess there's no single right way to achieve the final result, just a method that works for the individual! All the best. Ray

[@RoundTownWithMike]

I love it! But my favorite part is that yo sound like Liam Neeson in Taken. Well Done!

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thanks so much Mike. For both parts. If only I could get access to Liam's bank account...!

[@worldlycashmoneyenterprises]

Amazing! subscribed

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Awesome, thank you Garrett!

[@daveb.misc.2589]

Amazing job.

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thanks so much Dave!

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Hey Ray, Great idea and even better execution. You certainly did a 100 times better getting the torus done than me :) Top job!

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thanks so much David! For a first attempt I am really happy. That the pattern stayed mostly true... well I don't believe in luck or good fortune, but I was glad that it work. All the best. Ray

[@cdey8512]

That is an impressive piece of work! I appreciate the amount of thought that went into every aspect of the creation. I also appreciate that you gave credit to others for inspiration and aid in the process. Well done!

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thanks so much for your feedback. It's important that others get their credit too. I really try not to forget. It's a shame that KZbin algorithm doesn't care one jot about crediting prior work.

[@anthonystevens6346]

Sir, your projects are amazing. Always at the bringing, before you start and you glimpseus a peek at the finished project, my reaction is "how in the h***!!!". By the end I am totally in awe. Please keep rocking the wood! Much appreciation.

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Wow Anthony! Thanks so much for the encouragement. I think those words are what I say in the planning stages, "how in the h*** am I going to do this?" Usually followed by "why did I ever start this project!" :-)

[@MannyWoodworking]

Hi ray it’s amazing work. Now I need a cup of coffee to had that donut. All some work.

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

You and me both! I'm tempted to try and oversized coffee cup, but I don't have a big enough lathe and to try it out of patterned plywood might tip me over the edge of sanity! All the best. Ray

[@brianbarnes2184]

Absolutely stunning

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thanks so much Brian!

[@drucker03]

This is pretty impressive! It was a little distracting though, that you sound like one of these 90ies radio hosts who played smooth jazz after midnight ... 😉

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

My voice has received a lot of interest, both positively and negatively. I could just have the ambient background noise and it turns out I had switched the master sound off when rendering this video. I would like KZbin to allow multi audio tracks and then can offer heavy metal soundtracks with no voiceover!! Appreciate your feedback and thanks for watching. All the best. Ray

[@drucker03]

​@@RayWhitbyCreations Oh, there is nothing wrong with your voice. I just didn't expect such a sonorous timbre in a technical environment. But I get used to it. If I would hear a heavy metal soundtrack instead I'd be away as fast as a hunted hare.

[@doloresmallia6516]

Well done. Nice work 👏. Thanks for sharing this with us

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thanks for watching! Appreciate your feedback too!

[@Mauroiltornitore]

Fantastic, Ray! You're great!!!

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thanks so much Mauro! Just found out that tornitore = turner, so I'm going to be checking out your channel later! Already seen some beautiful projects of yours that caught my eye!

[@annettehawkins8467]

Amazing as always.

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

You're always too kind Annette! Greatly appreciated!

[@props2go2you83]

superb

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ThePapa1947]

I love it Ray! Plywood can really add interest to some turnings and this was one for sure. Great work my friend, Gary

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thanks so much Gary!

[@anyigoreric3288]

A very beautiful project. Ingenious approach to making it. Well done

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thank so much! Appreciate your feedback.

[@KnugLidi]

That is quite simply amazing work. I have done many projects with tiny repeated elements to be combined to achieve an overall effect. None have come out as nearly perfect as yours, so I absolutely appreciate the level of precision you have demonstrated. Don't worry about the lack of music, frankly, just your voice was all that was needed.

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Awesome! Thank you for your feedback! Really appreciate you watching too. All the best. Ray

[@jamesc.5734]

WOW just WOW

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

thanks so much James!

[@nickoconnor8463]

Very cool!

[@lisastaven494]

Fantastic. It’s amazing to me how much thought and calculating you woodworkers put into your projects. Thanks also for explaining the process. So interesting and beautiful. Thanks for sharing. ❤

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thank you for your kind words Lisa! I recall that a number of friends/fellow students when studying maths said that trigonometry was of no use in life, but as I found out it most certainly is in segmented woodturning! All the best. Ray

[@gregvondare]

Although it is clearly a modern item, my first impression was that the patterned torus had some kinship to the ancient Celtic artifacts I've seen in the British Museum. However, my next thoughts coupled to what you said about working in nanotech and related to magnetic domains and crystalline structure. Good on you for creating a piece that has so many meanings and interpretations.

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

And also block copolymers in directed self-assembly! It's probably a subconscious element to my work, my nano research days. Thanks so much for watching and sharing your thoughts Gregory! All the best. Ray

[@margaretzuelke9761]

At first, I thought you said you were making a Tardis! Silly me! I think it turned out wonderfully. I really want to make one, but I don't have a wood turner, so I would have to do all the sanding by hand. I'm sure it would take forever!

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

You can do it Margaret! Hand sanding from start to finish could be a pain, except if you tried it from balsa wood!?! You could always build your own treadle lathe!!

[@hantieferreira4398]

Excellent work. Love the pattern! Thanks

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thank you very much Hantie!

[@gamerdadonline]

Great work Ray ! It's a pleasure to be able to learn from you first hand ! 🙏

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

I appreciate that Nathan! All the best. Ray

[@danehrovitnir7323]

Good god man, this is off the chain. I cannot imagine being that patient! I think you did an excellent job of retaining the pattern. Ultimately, all tools have a degree of variance, and you can't complete eliminate that error margin from humans no matter how close you get to perfect. I think it looks fantastic.

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thanks Dane Hrovitnir! You are right about some variance, but I still reckon I have to improve too. I do like the subtle variations throughout, so that was good! thanks so much for watching and leaving feedback. Always appreciated. All the best. Ray

[@klm31-z9v]

Мастер-золотые руки!)) очень красиво!

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

thank you so much Anna! Really appreciate your comment! All the best. Ray

[@bobweiner614]

This is a truly amazing work of art and craftmanship, Ray. I am a mid-level turner and like to try new ideas. I have a couple of questions about the video. At 3:06 of the video you state that each half is glued together in a stack of 3 (I thought this was done earlier in the video. Is there some other gluing going on?) Then you cut the stack of 3 at right angles on the table saw into individual pieces (you make these cuts all the same size. Then how do you get the layers of the plywood to line up between pieces when you glue them together? It seems that the width of the table saw blade would shift the pattern on each piece) I hope these questions are not too foolish, but I would appreciate your advice.

[@BrailsfordWoodworks]

Ray as usual an incredible piece!

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thanks so much!

[@OrganizeCreateDecorate]

Wow! I am so happy KZbin suggested this video. Wow! I love this. Absolutely amazing. It would have been with just plane wood. You took it beyond beautiful though. I love it. You've a new subscriber.

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Glad you liked it and hope you'll find other projects equally as exciting. All the best. Ray

[@OrganizeCreateDecorate]

@@RayWhitbyCreations I have already. You're very talented.

[@eskoven]

Great work and thanks for the detailed explanations of the various steps you took to make this. Years ago I made a soccer ball out of wood (ebony pentagons outlined with holly and padauk for the hexagons). If you are looking for challenging projects you might want to give the soccer ball a whirl.

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Hi Esko. I've seen a few woodturned soccer balls on KZbin and can see how difficult they are, so much kudos to you! I would need to figure out some tweak that hasn't been done to help separate it from previous work. Something I should be thinking about over the coming months. All the best. Ray

[@damianoferraro1802]

nice job!

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thanks so much!

[@TheJkaeser]

First time visitor to your channel and so glad I did. The patterned Torus was simply spectacular. At present far above my skill level but enjoyed every minute of the presentation.

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thanks so much for watching and leaving a comment Jeff. Sometimes these projects turn out a little easier than expected, but they do take a lot of time. Not easy to find that these days! All the best. Ray

[@MagusSenpai]

Amazing work! Such a good piece!

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Glad you think so Magus!

[@chammers7377]

gloriously complicated, but also just glorious threaded insert in the middle of the mdf? I would guess that it might not be absolutely perfect, creating the slight wobble.. or the bolt was slightly bent... gonna need a metal lathe to chase perfection

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Perfection will be a step too far for me! Though getting rid of the wobble would be really nice. Wondering how far to go in order to satisfy my latent OCD...

[@RDMWoodturning]

Absolutely mind blowing. So many steps and the careful, delicate preparation. Superb Ray, simply superb!

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thanks a ton RDM! Thankfully once the prep was done, it was plain sailing. Mostly! Would certainly encourage others to give a torus a try. All the best. Ray

[@gonzalocabanzo2799]

OMG .. es toda una obra de arte, que hermosuraaa ..!!

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

¡Muchas gracias!

[@mshaf]

fantastic. I love the outcome here. great job, as always

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thank you so much Michael 😀

[@DaveGDesigns]

Bloody hell Ray you do love a challenge mate my mind is blown by your patience and accuracy plus you’ve got some lovely tools in your workshop mate I think you did an amazing job on this well done fella 👍🏻

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

yes sir. it does seem that way. I'm just glad no-one has said for me to try a transparent patterned plywood torus!!! Thanks for your feedback!

[@samurainauts]

Great !!!

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thank you!

[@andreeacristea65]

Hi Ray, not sure how many women watch your videos but to be honest you should really think of doing some voice over documentaries or anything that requires your voice because your work is exquisitely beautiful but your voiceover the video and choice of words to describe the process are, let's say that God gave you your voice and made you look eloquent for a reason and not only this job you currently present to us all. I did read the about you and your channel section so you can consider that yes, some of us look for what you put there to describe yourself and your channel as well. Your voice makes me think of the British actor Henry Cavill but it might be due to your British accent, after all you did put in the description UK.

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Hi Andreea. Thanks so much for your thoughts. I have been considering starting a new channel that focuses on voiceover, but the problem is I do not know what I would be reading or commentating on or talking about. Hopefully it would combine something I am passionate about, that would also be attractive to a wide audience and something that particularly focuses on the voice. If you have any ideas about the latter, please let me know! I guess from the majority of comments about my voiceover, it should be something pertaining to relaxation. All the best. Ray

[@donnecheli2721]

Banging innit

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thank you!

[@digimikek]

Damn nice; well done!

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thanks you so much and thanks for watching it!

[@Bzcenci812]

The torus is a (another) chapter of Geometry I never studied, I had to enquire, I thought first it was Latin for bull. A person who is capable of turning a Cartesian formula into wood, and not only that: making it with small pieces glued together (with infinite patience), must be considered a genius.

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Hi Beatriz. Thank you for your consideration, but I fall a long way short. I'm still working on patience, but so happy this torus turned out how I hoped it would! really appreciate you watching and providing encouragement. All the best. Ray

[@JordanWoodwerx]

That’s so awesome Ray! Love it my friend!👍🏻👍🏻

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thanks so much Bruce!

[@thecalipercnc2800]

Amazing work 👍👍👍👍

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@charliemckay6402]

Using Flat head screws for fixing the Torus in place is the best choice for fastening the torus in place because they can be flush or slightly recessed in the surface if the clamping block and are self-centering. I would also recommend using grade 8 screws because of their incredible strength. The diameter of the head of the screw is twice the diameter of the shank and tightening things up on the lathe with hex wrenches is very user friendly especially if you have a set of hex keys mounted in sockets ( about $200 FOR THE SET, OUCH)

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thanks Charlie, I'm still loathed to drilling holes in this torus and want to find a stand it can rest in.

[@simonminay5177]

Amazing workmanship and fascinating to see the set-up process for such daunting project. I imagine there's a fair few maths calculations in that! 🙂

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thanks so much Simon! There are a couple of online calculators for segmented woodturning which simplifies the process, but would it be sad for me to say that I still like to work out all the angles from scratch?!

[@Cellottia]

To me, it looks good enough to eat! Another splendid project. I like that you sand to ridiculously fine grits: too many woodturners spoil their finished objects by not eradicating every hint of a tool mark (pedantic? me? whatever gave you that idea?!). I see Harris Tweed twill when I look at this torus, which pleases me greatly as I weave fabrics by hand. There's just something so satisfying about the repeating diamonds, but not monotonous, as they change subtly over the surface of the torus. A wonderful starting point for daydreams... All in all, a splendid piece, especially as it's your first torus. Splendid! P.S. Kyle Toth!

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Thanks Katherine! I have found that sometimes you don't need to go more than 240 grit, sometimes 400 grit max. For this project going all the way gave a perfect finish which surprised me for end grain of plywood. I did purposely buy a tweed jacket in my lecturing days, so maybe that was subconsciously imprinting on my mind to make this torus pattern!?! I did give Kyle a shout out so hopefully he doesn;t feel I left out his inspiration for this project! All the best. Ray

[@chrisschultz143]

Very cool good job🇨🇦🥃🤙

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Muchly appreciated Chris!

[@omarjoaodasilva5004]

Magnífico.