Richard Raffan turns a tray

This 280x30mm tray needs to be flat, so you see how to turn a flat surface. And you get a few design pointers as well as seing the project in real time.
For in-depth explanations of the tools and techniques you need to refer to Richard Raffan’s woodturning books and videos. www.richardraffan.com.au/book...

[@keithedwards1038]

I really like your style of turning. I always pick up a few things from your videos.

[@nielsvlietland5406]

you are a realy skilled turner sir. like a tray even more than a bowl i gues. looks so satisfying to watch you turn it.

[@davidcrandell1172]

Thank you Richard, this is like having a master class every time I switch on my computer.

[@kevingoza]

Thank you sir! I love the way you are very much yourself in your videos. No pretense, just good solid instruction and honesty. We’ve all put the rags somewhere where we couldn’t get to them when we needed them!

[@craigpennifold3498]

Great video Richard. I’m going off now to turn a tray.

[@majicbrand2398]

Richard! I am so pleased that you are posting these videos. I’ve enjoyed your demos and company for all these years. Glad to have you back even if only virtually. Angelo

[@elliottsimkins74]

It’s always a pleasure, watching your woodturning! A lot of excellent advice and skill!!!!

[@Hmatza1]

I've enjoyed your demos

[@harveypflugerh5901]

Great to see a master at work. Love all your videos so please keep them coming. And no you don’t want to share a bottle with too many.

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

There are ten more on the way.

[@philippegriffay6659]

Congratulations on your very educational videos. Your comments are easy to understand. We can clearly see that your tools are super sharp. Keep showing us videos that help us improve. good continuation

[@sandyalexander]

I love it when you get a catch, Richard, makes me feel much better!

[@alanjackson4646]

Great instructional insight. Regards AJ

[@glencrandall7051]

I have to do a project for a local wood turners meeting next month. It's a platter 5 to 6 inches in diameter. This video appeared just at the right moment. I started turning in 1975. The first turners I had video of were Richard Raffan and Del Stubbs. Del went on to become a knife maker. I'm glad you are still turning Richard. Subscribed.

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

I believe Del Stubbs made the first ever woodturning video in 1983 or 1984 and my Turning Wood was shot a week later.

[@michaelsmith8380]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with us Richard..great to see your videos ..many thanks

[@brianhawes3115]

I was watching another one of your videos and you mentioned that the mark on your depth drill was in line with the tool rest, so I made two marks on my drill and now I move the tool rest in or out to make that measurement, brilliant!! I love simplicity and you’ve got some of the best ways of doing things with what you’ve got. Some of your techniques on the band saw are excellent for that

[@victorprimack2070]

Richard you are incredibly fun to watch. I’m sure you’ve forgotten much more than I’ve learned in total in four years of beginning turning. A lot of us really appreciate you. Thank you!

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

Well, I'm trying to video what I remember whilst I remember. Fortunately events prompt memories

[@glennconstable3789]

So glad you’re starting a KZbin channel you’re an amazing Turner very good teacher

[@BQOAT]

you got more chucks in the back then i got tools:) nice work sir, keep it up. greetings from the netherlands

[@keithspringford6602]

Nice project,great to see you back,thank you.

[@tombarker9159]

Great to see you turning, you were the first professional I watched demonstrate at Alexander palace, a true inspiration to me and a master of your craft. Hope you do some more videos,thanks.

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

At least 20 planned

[@ScottKershawRX]

Absolutely spectacular, Mr. Raffan! Your books, in addition to a great read by Mr. Jim Roger’s book, we’re my first books introducing me to woodturning. They remain my turning canon approximately 6 years later. I’m quite bummed out that I never had the opportunity to see you demo in person. I sure wish you were up to it but I certainly understand your reasons (from your Facebook post a bit ago). My sincerest gratitude for KZbin videos and best wishes for your healthy and safety. Cheers!

[@richardschaffling9882]

Great information and it turned out real nice

[@olddovecote4875]

Great work! Your videos are very educational! Thanks!

[@markcollier9279]

It’s great to see you on KZbin! Your books and videos are the best. Thank you for sharing.

[@spinfieldturners]

Great to see one of the masters at work. Thanks so. much for sharing.

[@calvinbass1839]

Very nice.Thank you for sharing. Have a blessed day.

[@tallerpinocho]

thank you , its a great video, very valuable information on techniques and professional tricks

[@victoryak86]

Love the approach to finishing w the oil and wax buffed in and be done with it instead of turning it into a huge complicated thing. I saw in another video you recommended doing this on a semi regular basis and eventually the patina of the wood develops beautifully.

[@dtork47]

Your videos are very instructive and inspirational, thank you for your expertise! Stay well and cheers from MT USA.

[@amospeterson3251]

You make it seem so easy Richard, thanks for the inspiration! Amos Peterson

[@riskmandel1]

Great videos!

[@jontoolman]

Thanks for sharing

[@briandent1800]

The final comment is classic……you don’t want to share a bottle with too many. Hahahahahaha

[@arthilliker3721]

Mind BLOWN !! What an awesome video !! thank you so much but my skill set is far from ready for this !!

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

I've had many novices turn a tray after day three in a five-day workshop. Just take your time.

[@victoryak86]

Just discovered this channel like three days ago and have already watched 75% of the videos. Always something about watching the masters of certain crafts as opposed to a million others out there who aren’t quite as experienced. One thing you come to realize in life is, whenever possible try to learn from the best. You’ll avoid bad habits and practices in the long run. Little side note: though I’ve been eying them for years I don’t even have a lathe (yet!). Last time I worked on one was in high school woodshop and loved it though all,I ever made was a simple bowl. Still trying to learn about which ones (lathes) might be best (and not crazy expensive 😳)for a starter but will serve well as I improve. Also feeling my way through the tools needed and getting a good set without on one hand buying junky cheap ones and on the other, breaking the bank! I suppose the quality of the steel is the essential thing here? I plan on buying one or more of your books to get started. All the best sir and a huge thank you for all you do.

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

Turning Wood and The Complete Illustrated Guide both have advice on buying tools and what to look for in a lathe. I plan to do a video on getting started in the hope I save people making all the mistakes I made when I began turning wood.

[@victoryak86]

@@RichardRaffanwoodturning That would be fantastic. Really appreciate you and he excellent channel. I’ll look for those books. Thx again.

[@denisvienat849]

Je trouve tes vidéos vraiment top merci pour le partage et je m’abonne à ta chaîne car très intéressant bravo 👍👏🇨🇭

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

Merci beaucoup!

[@MauriceDay-tc2we]

Can you tell me the approximate cubic feet per minute of air your pulling on your dust collection system? It looks to be pretty good as it seems to be pulling all the dust away as you sand. Love your videos!!! You do such a great job of explaining your process as you turn your pieces.

[@markb8954]

So many tips & tricks. I like your straight forward approach, nice camera angles & close ups, good comments. And you’re right, one doesn’t want to share a bottle with too many! Keep the videos coming. Ps - do you spin in reverse to sand & slow the rpms down?

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

Occasionally I reverse sand and reduce the rpm, but as a production turner I try to use woods that work well enough that sanding will be minimal and not an issue.

[@ScottKershawRX]

Oh, where do you source your colored/numbered cloth sanding abrasive? In the states, I believe Craft Supplies USA may carry it but I’m uncertain about the length - perhaps limited to 6 feet rolls.

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

Craft Supplies used to stock Colour Coded Grit. Otherwise try www.veneerinlay.com.au/product-category/sandpaper/emery/

[@gregj2647]

Very nice tray. What were the starting dimensions of the wood ?

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

About 10mm more than the finished tray which is about 280x30mm

[@ronreynolds2888]

just to clarify the gouge sizes when you say 1/2" is that bar diameter or flute width because your 1/2" bowl gouge looked 5/8" to me.

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

It's a Henry Taylor ½-in gouge. It measures 12.5mm diameter which is about ½-in. 10mm flute.

[@studiocsh]

A nominal 1/2" gouge by any of the UK manufacturers has a ~5/8" diameter bar.

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

@@studiocsh You might think that, but the ½-in Hamlet spindle gouge I've just purchased (an HCT069 ½-in spindle gouge according to Hamlet's label) is ½-in diameter with an 11mm flute, and it's what I've known and used as a ½-in spindle gouge for at least 40 years. The d/f bowl gouges have a ½-in flute and are indeed ⅝-in diameter.

[@studiocsh]

@@RichardRaffanwoodturning Is this really you running this channel, Richard? I would love it if it were!

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

@@studiocsh I think it's me, although I do have these troubling Senior Moments... At present I have 20 videos lined up on specific aspects of turning, plus a few projects shown in real time. So I hope you've subscribed.

[@sethwarner2540]

Hello, again! I was wondering why I always got a catch on that move.(1:35) I am noticing your gouge is quite short; was that one of your first tools? At 12:53, you try to flatten the recess for the new chuck, but I see you are still rocking the skew chisel back and forth; ? I am still amazed how your tools stay so sharp, after you've been using it for awhile. I may have to get some better tools! This is cofirmed @ 16:12!! (32:28)Kind of diff.to see 3-dimensions here; does the flat bottom come straight over to your tiny groove?Oh, yes it does.

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

I can guarantee I've none of my original turning tools. I used to use up a gouge in about 8-9 months and always had at leat two on the go. I never use a long tool if there's a shorter one that does the job, so on a profile or shallow bowl all the tools are elderly. The skew in the recess has s slightly radiused edge and I want the recess flat, hence the rocking. MY tools are all HSS and made by either Henry Taylor, Hamlet, Sorby, D-way, or Thompson.

[@thefish5861]

It looks like your spindle gouge is almost out of gouge!

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

It is. It's almost ready to have the last bit of flute flattened so it becomes a rounded skew chisel.

[@sethwarner2540]

(8:12) How in the world do you take off so much wood all at once? You said this as ASH. Thats a very hard wood! That only leaves one conclusion: that tool is absolutely RAZOR SHARP. How is that achieved? And more importantly, how do you KEEP it that way? Theres more here than is obvious, or your minute tool movements can't be detected.

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

It's the tool presentation and micro adjustments that enable heavy shavings. Claret ash is a joy to work and doesn't blunt the tools as fast as many timbers which helps, as does my thousands of hours turning bowls over 50 years. Whenever you think the tools might be a bit sharper, go to the grinder.