Turning a Bocote Cross

[@MikeWaldt]

Excellent video Chas. Lovely finished piece, achieved with great tool control. Cheers Mike

[@kateselby8734]

I’m making a small box that needed a cross on top. Came across your video and so glad that I did. Thank you for posting this. It was easy to understand everything you were saying and doing and the finished piece is just perfect.

[@spanglecraftworks259]

Awesome videos. Liked & Subscribed! I am adding several of your videos to my "Wood Turning Small Things from Scrap" playlist. Thanks for all you do!

[@nelsonpalmer4831]

As a beginning turner - I am doing mostly small spindle turnings. I enjoyed watching your video and am sure I will include this in my list of "must do" turnings. Thank you for an exhalent presentation. Very well discribed and the in close camera was also exceptional. One question, Can you tell me about your friction polish - if you make it yourself - can we get your formula. Looking forward to following your video net. Thank you, much appreciated.

[@chas6444]

Hi Nelson, I always used Mylands friction polish. It works extremely well. Cheers!

[@TonyBoy22657]

I like the way you have all your sandpaper grits stapled together. Low tech but organized !

[@DeansWoodworking]

Beautiful Cross thanks for sharing

[@JakeEnns]

Thank you for your videos. You do a great job of both verbal and visual instruction. I appreciate it.

[@fredgraber9385]

Very nice little piece and a great use for the small little scraps. Thank you for sharing. Fred

[@chas6444]

Fred Graber Thanks very much, Fred.

[@samoftheforest]

Great video Chas.... Like the close up view. I'm going to try some of these....

[@mikemiller6037]

I'm so impressed with this! Heading out to the shop to try it. Happen to have some bacote and other scraps. Sorry I didn't watch this 7 years ago! :) Thanks for posting.

[@chas6444]

Mike Miller - thanks for the kind words. Let me know how it turn out. Cheers!

[@NianticRiverWoodcraftingChrisN]

Nicely done... now I know what I have been saving those small scraps for!

[@Ronalcock1]

Great little cross, thanks for sharing it

[@carsonwells1785]

Very nice work. Thank you for the idea, the time and the instruction. I am waiting for the winter weather to clear before I buy a lathe and install it in my co!d garage. Right now I'm hoping for the Rikon 70 3040, but I have to chuckle when I imagine myself bent over that monster working on such fine delicate work. But I guess they say you can do small work on a big lathe but you can't do big work on a small lathe. Again, thank you for sharing.

[@customcraft1]

You Sir are very good with the fitness. Thank you for doing these.

[@jodyjohnson3146]

Wonderful work. I like it.

[@ilikeshoes4ever]

Wow......it's beautiful........I am speechless...

[@twosticker]

very very nice chas. It just so happends I have a bunch of olive wood from a a very old tree in my shed and alot of it has split on me so now I know what to make for my wife out of it. Thankyou very much. matt calif

[@MrKelso159]

I make mine out of scrap pieces of mesquite and you well know we have plenty of mesquite here in Texas ! I use the beautiful red heart wood in the center of the tree branches to make them and they are beautiful after a finish is applied. Thanks for making the video. Kelly from North Texas

[@johnnyspropshop]

Chas, wow that was incredible and it's now on my must make list. Thumbs up buddy and of course subscribed and look forward to more fine videos.

[@chas6444]

Thank you, John. Cheers!

[@sspookss333]

can't wait to try this out, ty for the video. great work as always

[@baconsoda]

Very tidy work! I'll be copying this but I'll be sure to give you credit. Best Wishes, Brendan.

[@chas6444]

Thanks, Mike. I appreciate your comments as always.

[@chas6444]

Thanks, @Sineath. "Gothic" refers to the style of the cross itself, and yes, these make great necklaces. The shapes and proportions can change to accommodate different types of chains or cords. Cheers!

[@petrusscott3038]

Very nice job.

[@EdwinDueck]

That's very nice, I have never thought of making a cross, but that looks like something worth trying. I like to improve my skill and this would do it. Trying to get the same size for all four would be tough, I think.

[@chas6444]

Thank you sir... again good luck with your fair. Let me know how it goes.

[@chas6444]

Thank you, Doctor. I appreciate the comment.

[@William_Kenny]

Stunning 👍

[@elmermartinson1282]

Great little project. What is the hole diameter that you use?

[@chas6444]

Sorry for the late reply, Elmer. For the piece in the video, I believe I used a 3/32 bit. The hole should be proportional to the size of the cross and will be larger as the cross is scaled up. Thanks very much for watching!

[@gfotinakes316]

Very nice, I am going to give this a try. Thank you

[@atchison32]

Well done! Thanks for posting.

[@chas6444]

Sam, have you had a chance to turn a cross? How did it go?

[@sheehyhouse7678]

Very nice well done thanks for sharing

[@chas6444]

I'm sorry George, I'm not sure what you are asking. For What piece or part do you want to know the measurement?

[@chas6444]

Yes sir... pendants and beads are a great way to use small pieces of wood (particularly exotics) that would otherwise be thrown away. The bocote and cocobolo I use is scrap given to me by a professional pen/bottlestopper turner who was just tossing large quantities every month... I stop by his shop every once in a while and leave with buckets full of scrap. I use it for jewelry and ornament finials. I hate to see pretty wood go to waste.

[@LamarSineath]

This is an awsome idea. Thanks for making a video. Not sure I'd say this is limited to gothic types. I think alot of normal people would love this for a necklace for a gift.

[@RickMcQuay]

Nice control, I find that small turnings require more concentration. Also like that little razor saw.

[@joeclohessy2492]

brilliant tutorial

[@billsanders8793]

Thanks for a great video and project. I just started turning and want to improve so I’m not into any bowls yet. Can you tell me why you made the 2 side components from the point to the joint end. Would it make sense to do it the other way around and then you could use the main body piece to test the fit and snugness. Thanks again!

[@chas6444]

Hi George, there is no set size for drilling, it all depends on the size of the finished cross. In the example I turned here, I believe I use a 1/8" drill bit. the size of the drill bit should match the diameter of the vertical elements where they intersect the central ball (bead). if you were to make a 6" cross, you might use a 1/4" drill bit. For an 8" cross, perhaps a 3/8" drill bit. You get the idea. Good luck at the craft fair! Cheers!

[@chas6444]

Thanks very much, Carl.

[@malvesjpx]

Chas, good morning from Brazil! beutiful piece congratulations! brgds Marcelo

[@chas6444]

Thank you very much!

[@divergeorge70]

Hi Chas I have a craft fair coming up soon and it will be goth week in a couple of weeks, but you have not given any sizes on drills used plz could you give some idear and the length of wood used many thanks george smith scorpion woodcraft is there a reason for drilling corner to corner.

[@randysmith4344]

I like the block you use to drill the blank before turning. Any idea where to find one or what its technical name it? I want one. Great video and thanks for sharing your talents.

[@charleskallay5484]

Awesome work! What is the name of the drilling jig you used? Once again, awesome.

[@divergeorge70]

is that the equivelent to 8mm

[@chas6444]

Thanks for watching, Bob.

[@chas6444]

You can use any hard wood to make the cross. Do not use soft wood like pine, it is not strong enough.

[@CarlJacobson]

Very nice piece, great video too

[@chas6444]

Thank you, Sir.

[@JLP75766]

Great work. I subscribed.

[@topherthejoker]

very nice video very helpful

[@robira1313]

I am brand-new at woodturning and this looks like it would be a great project to try. I'd like to know - is that a normal 4-jaw chuck holding the piece? If not, what is it?

[@chas6444]

They are called Pin Jaws... designed to grasp small spindles.

[@johnnyrodriguez1310]

dude that cross is awesome can you give the detentions of that cross I would like to try one for my wife

[@johnbittner8964]

That is awesome!!

[@chas6444]

Thank you, sir!

[@anthonygiarrusso4312]

Really amazing

[@baconsoda]

Whenever I make it I'll post a video of the result. Won't be for a while though, got a few other jobs on first and time is starting to become an issue.

[@PENFOLD1962]

Hi Chas, Please excuse my ignorance, I've alwas been interested in turning wood but nevef had the finance to go ahead and buy a lathe and the chisels plus all the other equipment needed. I have spent days and nights watching you guys work your magic on your lathes while feeling so envious. At mid 50's I guess it is the wrong time of life to start saving for the equipment, but this video has got me thinking! Do you know if it is possible to adapt a hammer drill so it would be possible to turn small objects such as your cross etc? I would only need a few thousand people to buy one each and I would have the money required plus I'd enjoy doing so. Thanks for sharing, I've never seen a cross made on the lathe before. Take care mate. Cheers Andy Yorkshire UK

[@G3en1]

I made one of these for my daughter for her birthday. She loves it. I made it 8" tall. If anyone is interested in Sketch up plan let me know and I will e-mail it to you. I have it it 4", 6", and 8" plans.

[@malvesjpx]

Glen Watts if possible could you send it for me. my email is [e-mail]. Thanks in advanced and brgds. Marcelo

[@billsanders8793]

Glen Watts thank you! I’d love to try and make one from your plan. [e-mail]. Bill

[@jeffscott198]

If you still have your Sketch-up plans, please email them to me at [e-mail]. Thank you

[@divergeorge70]

very good video thanks

[@andresruiz3002]

Muy bonita, en este vídeo he aprendido mucho gracias.

[@chas6444]

Andrés Ruiz Me alegra oír eso. Gracias!

[@chas6444]

Send me some pics, Brendan. I would love to see what you do with it.

[@wongelfski4681]

You need a smaller tool rest to get closer to the piece

[@chas6444]

I hate chasing the different sandpaper all over the lathe stand.

[@MrLeonard55]

Nice.

[@luisalarcon7060]

Hermoso genial

[@pez3833]

hold my bier, i make this, iam so fastinating,great great

[@chas6444]

You ARE so fastinating... Cheers!

[@MayahotmailLasse]

OMG ....thanks for inspiration