Tie-Grr Maple WOODEN Tie : Making of

[@ytubio]

Michael I thought this was an awsome video. Your inovative method of cutting the back to make the tie flexible was VERY interesting!!! Thanks for the video.

[@MichaelZurcher]

+Gary Keogh Thanks I really appreciate you letting me know. Thanks for watching

[@chadfrommancraftingtm5734]

I loved that tie. It felt so different than I expected. Also, that intro is just sick. Totally an unfair advantage. lol.

[@MichaelZurcher]

+Chad from ManCraftingTM I've been contemplating making a new intro...that one was supposed to be for my painting and drawing vids...but then I fell in love with woodturning & all things wooden. Thanks for watching!

[@ManCrafting]

You should. I know a guy. Reasonable rates.

[@davidgreenwood3040]

Astounding sir! I never thought of cutting it that way.

[@Tommyakridgedesigns]

Beautiful job,

[@MichaelZurcher]

+Tommy Akridge Designs Thanks, glad to finally get the vid edited and out...lol

[@kalcrow5194]

Some of the coolest videos on KZbin are underrated

[@MichaelZurcher]

Thanks so much!!!!

[@McGinnsWoodShop]

I touched that tie!!!! Great work!

[@MichaelZurcher]

+McGinn's WoodShop lmao! You touched my wood? I thought Sara was the only one...come to think of it lot's of people were touching it...must have been the shine! Lol

[@McGinnsWoodShop]

You keep blaming the shine, but we all know you had that in mind before we even started drinking ;)

[@MichaelZurcher]

Damn, the secrets out...Lol

[@meonly5335]

This is the coolest idea for a wooden tie. Thank you so much!!!!

[@williampeak8851]

Thanks for sharing this,it’s so cool 👍

[@michaelleas]

Making the kerfs was genius! I love that it's flexible

[@MichaelZurcher]

+Mike Leas thanks bro! I was really glad it worked. I had tried a few other ideas before I came up with that and was pretty happy with the results. Thanks for watching.

[@williamcash6142]

So cool....... gotta try it.

[@MichaelZurcher]

It was a huge hit at the woodworking show!!! If you make one I would really love to see it!

[@Yourtrashmytreasure]

Wow that was amazing! The box joint jig was genius.

[@MichaelZurcher]

+Your trash my treasure thanks Lou! Saved a ton of time...I have a few more jig ideas to speed up the process of future ties...stay tuned

[@McAVITYourWay.]

Tie Dye was very popular back in the 60s and 70s :)

[@MichaelZurcher]

Lol, Love it!! Well they say fashion always comes back around...I'm starting the new tie dye revolution...LMAO

[@HeathKnuckles_Tasty_Timber]

Beautiful tie Mike! 🤘 I'm thinking hybrid... 👀🤣😂🤣😂😜 Nice work brother!

[@MichaelZurcher]

+Heath Knuckles yes sir that's next on the list brother!

[@BobbyDukeArts]

Awesome man, I loved the ending. great design I want one!

[@MichaelZurcher]

+Bobby Duke Arts thanks brother! Lol, had to throw in a little Zoolander blue steel face :p I'll be making more, maybe throw a few up on Etsy...but i'm sure we can work something out!

[@BobbyDukeArts]

Michael Zurcher sweet! sounds great :)

[@MichaelZurcher]

Ummm, so I just realized that "I want that" was "your line"..... meaning you are going to make a giant glow in the dark one out of 2x4's in some crazy epic fashion??...Lol

[@willemkossen]

Nice project!

[@MichaelZurcher]

Thanks mate!

[@sumandl]

That's amazing Mike! Glad to meet you in Atlanta. Keep on doing brother 👍

[@MichaelZurcher]

Thanks Franc! Appreciate the watch & dropping a comment! Atlanta was fantastic looking forward to next year already!

[@nathansherby8456]

this is awesome! I have been saving a few pieces to make ties and now that I've seen this method I like it a lot better than the elastic... I have applewood and Spalted chestnut sitting waiting to be made into ties...

[@MichaelZurcher]

Cool, love to see what you come up with!

[@ronadelberg3235]

DUDE! sweet!

[@MichaelZurcher]

+ron adelberg Thank you my friend!

[@opasworkshop8373]

That's a beautiful tie Mike,I want one made out of birds eye maple!!!!!!

[@MichaelZurcher]

+Opa's Workshop birds eye maple wood be pretty spectacular! I plan on making more...will look into getting some birdseye

[@MitchellDeitrich]

man looks great the finish is perfect!

[@MichaelZurcher]

Mitch bro, thanks for checking it out! I was pretty happy with how it turned out, glad others seem to like it too!

[@MitchellDeitrich]

Yeah dude it's really bad ass!! Glad you shared the how to video

[@MichaelZurcher]

+Mitch Deitrich thanks! Hope to make up a bunch more now that I know it works!

[@CarlJacobson]

Great video, and project Mike! I got my picture taken with it :)

[@MichaelZurcher]

Thanks for stopping in Carl! I'm just glad it worked out...wasn't sure how the kerfing would do on a piece like that...but worked like a charm!

[@BullCityWoodworks]

Awesome job!

[@MichaelZurcher]

Thanks! I was pretty happy with the overall look and design too :)

[@LivefreeanddiyTv]

This is great man, nice work! 🤓👍

[@MichaelZurcher]

+Live Free and DIY Thank you bro! You from NH?

[@LivefreeanddiyTv]

ME originally, but I'm down in GA now. Just a big libertarian who would love to live in NH if it weren't so damn cold up there! :-D

[@MichaelZurcher]

Ahhh...I used to have a license plate from NH that had Live Free or die on it...just thought maybe...Yeah too cold up there for sure...fun to visit....lol

[@MichaelLawing]

That's so awesome!

[@MichaelZurcher]

Much appreciated brother!

[@Shoerona]

The tie turned out amazing, Mike!

[@MichaelZurcher]

Thanks bro! We need to organize the local boy hangout soon!!! Talk some wood, have some beers!!

[@Shoerona]

I'm in for sure! We need to get together soon. Tim was talking about doing a BBQ or something.

[@MichaelZurcher]

Yeah for sure!! Let's figure something out!

[@ZacHiggins]

That's so awesome Michael! I love the kerfing idea for the flexibility too, Brilliant!! Keep up the good work, really enjoy your videos... and have to say I'm jealous of that Laguna you're standing in front of =D

[@MichaelZurcher]

Thanks for checking it out Zac!! Every now and then I have an idea that works :P Don't be jealous that is the only "Brand new tool purchase" I have made for my shop...the rest of my tools are all hand me downs and cheap buys on craigslist...lol....but you make due and upgrade when you can!....But she is a beaut & has been running smooth!

[@woodventures8794]

Awesome job Mike, very well done! The modelling part at the end made me laugh, reminded me a bit of Zoolander!

[@MichaelZurcher]

Haha! I am glad you got that...I was going exactly for the Zoolander thing...lol Glad to hear someone got it! Thanks for watching!

[@charliebognar5276]

...wow me!Epic

[@MichaelZurcher]

+Charlie Bognar thanks brother! I'm pretty happy with how it worked out!

[@TurningWorks]

Too cool! Take care, Dave 👍🍺

[@MichaelZurcher]

Thanks for stoppin in Dave! Appreciate the comment & the watch!

[@TurningWorks]

I have watched all your videos... I'm usually in too much awe to post comments lol! :D

[@MichaelZurcher]

Nonsense, please comment anytime!! I love the interaction with other turners and makers!!

[@jimmuhlhausen2522]

Very cool. I’d worry it’d break at one of the kerfs though. It looks pretty sturdy, yet flexible. You don’t worry about it breaking?

[@MichaelZurcher]

I had it for a few years now, worn it a bunch...and it hasn't broken yet...it's not being constantly flexed so seems to work out fine...i think it depends on the type of wood you use and the grain direction

[@BullCityWoodworks]

Neat video! Subbed!

[@MichaelZurcher]

Thanks brother! Much appreciated!!

[@KostasAnnikasDeftereos]

that is wonderful tie bro ! is match better that the other that is parts ! you really have make me think to make one for my self !,, I will ask you for your advice when is the time !,,

[@MichaelZurcher]

+Kostas Annikas Deftereos thanks bro! was a fun little project! I will certainly be making more

[@crazyrees23]

How thick was that wood for the main body of the tie? Did that top piece have notches in it to run string through it?

[@MichaelZurcher]

The main body of the tie was roughly 3/8 inches and yes the top piece had a channel cut into it to run the adjustable neck piece through. Cheers!

[@crazyrees23]

Can it be made from any type of wood?

[@MichaelZurcher]

Pretty sure there are a lot of woods that could work, you just need to be aware of the grain orientation so that it doesn't snap when bending.

[@orthopod40]

What do you do to attach the tie to your neck?

[@MichaelZurcher]

+orthopod40 I used an adjustable band from an old bowtie.

[@sapphodesigns2377]

So clever...hmmmm try a wooden belt to match!

[@MichaelZurcher]

+Fifi Gazepis that is a brilliant idea! I will have to make one!

[@ShogunJimi]

you are all Tied up -

[@MichaelZurcher]

+Shogun-Jimi I see what you did there...lol I was just tie-rd of being un-tied all the tie-m