Turning a Hair Stick Without a Lathe

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[@frankjenkins2668]

Young lady, you are an inspiration to a lot of people.......including this old man. Even though I obviously have no need for a hair stick, I will try to make some of these for my wife and her friends using your method. Thanks again! God bless our TEXAS women!!

[@ghengiscrayon]

Thanks April, just made one for my wife and she melted, so nice. Thinking about getting some fancy wood for a second one. Thanks!

[@AprilWilkerson]

: ) Aw I love that.

[@cfknock52]

You are definitely an inspiration for many new woodworkers. One of the other channels that I follow is a professional woodworker, an he doesn't have a lathe either. He makes various jigs to use his current equipment for his projects, showing that you don't need fancy tools if you have ingenuity. Watching him make bowls with a drill and a tablespoon blew my mind the first time, and so do some of your projects. Keep them coming.

[@thomasverga469]

April, another great video, not just for the design, but also for the point about being resourceful. I am helping a student build a variation of the "Benjamin Seaton Tool till. He is building the drawers and managed to get one of the drawer backs stuck in the slot for it.We played around for several minutes and could not get it out. Both of our hands were to bid to be able to fit all the way into the slot. Finally I went and grabbed a 3" drywall screw and was able to get a couple of turns into the center of the back. This gave us a handle and the back came out with a gentle tug. He told me "Dang I've got a lot to learn" I told him that made two of us.Thank you for the work you do.

[@golden.333]

Houston 30 year old girl here that's about to try to convert a portable building into a tiny house. I am learning so much from you. You give me confidence, thanks for being such an inspiration!!

[@secretagb]

I'm a male woodworking hobbyist and I really like your channel.. Even stuff like this not exactly geared towards me. Your creativity and use of what you have is inspiring! Keep being awesome!

[@AprilWilkerson]

: ) Thank you I appreciate that.

[@steve647my]

You have wisdom far beyond your years. You tell people the way things are and do it in such a manner that you sound like a friend of many years. Your techniques make everything seem so simple, yet it is right to the point. Love the zebra wood. Keep the video's coming as I look forward to watching you tackle a project and seeing the end product.

[@AprilWilkerson]

: ) That's a nice compliment, thank you.

[@GetHandsDirty]

Cute and simple project and I like your message for encouraging people to do stuff even when they (us) don't have THE tool. :)

[@sarahg3530]

I was in need of a hair stick and all I have is a pencil. That reminded me of when I tried to whittle a bit as a kid. I tried it for the first time in forever with just a pencil and some scissors (yes lol I know) and man, I forgot how nice it is to work with my hands; even if I have to use very rudimentary tools. You've inspired me to 'get resourceful' and pick up my old tools again :)

[@theshewolfe]

Hi April, I live in hair sticks. I'm always telling my friends, if they ever see good ones (very hard to find btw) buy it for me. I never thought of making one myself. Thanks for the inspiration and keep up the good work.

[@neathway382]

Before you showed the sander, clamped to the table, I was thinking "Drill press, low(ish) speed, piece of sand paper". Of course, I was thinking with the tools I have and not considering what you may have in your shop. Good job. I also like the point you made, at the end. Basically, completing any project, comes down to determination, imagination, and, resourcefulness.

[@mikemcauliffe3454]

I watch you because you are resourceful. Keep building things you want, those projects are your best videos.

[@ryannutter4669]

I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who clamps their belt sander upside down. Lol. I actually enjoy finding ways to use alternate tools for jobs like this. It"s also a good way to learn the actual process of how things work in the first place. I also find I appreciate convenience a TON more when I eventually do get the right tool for the job. Awesome video!

[@AprilWilkerson]

: ) It's a great trick. In fact that's why I love the Triton sander, they actually come with clamps and holes to allow you to clamp it down easier. I completely agree with you about the tool appreciation. I think part of the fun of getting into the hobby is building up your collection and having to be resourceful in the mean time.

[@RickMeasham]

There's something freaking awesome about making something you actually want. Not just yet-another-box that you'll find a use for. Or a hatstand because then you could hang your hats if you remember. But something actually, instantly useful. A couple of weeks ago I was noticing my favorite wooden kitchen spatula was getting old, worn and stained and was sad. I love that thing. Then I remembered I had some quarter inch red oak and a bandsaw and a sander. So I traced it, cut it, smoothed it and finished it. Now I have my comfortable awesome spatula back in mint condition. AND I MADE IT.

[@AprilWilkerson]

: ) Best feeling ever. Good thinking about making your own spatula.

[@mikeobrien2582]

I don't have much use for a hair stick but your message was timeless. In wood working or life in general, there are many ways to complete any task. Use what is available to you. I have a shop full of tools (I'm sort of a tool junkie) but the ability to problem solve is the best tool in the shop.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Agreed! : )

[@salvationbordercountry3800]

The hair stick might be a nice present for my sisters or a salable product online. What really caught my eye was the jig you made to hold the piece while you stained it.

[@pincircle649]

Clever idea using a belt sander. Very resourceful. You gave me an idea to convert my polisher/sander into a stationary benchtop sander.

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Nice little scrap wood project. My daughters and granddaughters will love 'em. As for the "contraption" you came up with to hold it for finishing, it looks like it worked a treat. Google "welder's third hand." They're fairly easy to make, and come in handy for just this situation, among a whole slew of others. I have to tell you that you really nailed it when you were talking about being resourceful when it comes to getting things done. You don't need a shop full of tools to do something. You found one way to do what you needed to do, and the comments here are full of other ways to do it. We all have our favorite tools and methods. But you were spot on when you said that there's not really any single way to do something, and that a person's motivation is a big part of it. I mean think about it - if you really want something, you'll figure out a way to do it, get it, make it, or whatever. You may not always succeed or succeed on the first try, but if you really want it, you won't let anything get in the way of trying. Great video! Thanks!

[@AprilWilkerson]

: ) oh good, I hope they love them! Yeah the contraption worked like a champ, I will certainly Google the third hand! Yep, I full hearted agree that if you want something enough then you will figure out a way to make it work. :)

[@robertbrunston5406]

Don't worry about anyone's comments about what you can or can't do! Your doing well and there are tons of ways to build stuff! Our forefathers built everything without machines just traditional woodworking tools and techniques and using their brain and those methods still work today and many of work very well.

[@turningpoint6643]

Well not quite, human powered lathes are quite ancient technology. Then there was bow and pole lathes etc. Animal powered, Water wheels, Windmills, and finally steam powered saw mills go back hundreds of years and long before the electric motor was invented. If they had the machines back then that we have today few craftsmen would not have been using them. But you are right, they accomplished a great deal with pretty simple methods and a lot of sweat.

[@XenaCallisto]

I'm a girl and I would love woodworking as a hobby. Wish woodworking and welding were viewed as girly, looks so fun!

[@drewmaggio1275]

great idea using your belt sander! when i need a lathe, sand paper, files, and sticking it in a drill press works just as well. Ive even seen people use cordless drills...

[@4HisUse]

Nice! I have made sticks with a sander and a lathe. Each has its own unique properties and both work well.

[@nordyfamily]

Great work, thanks for taking the time and sharing!!

[@lionhardt75]

As a man with short hair, I watched this video hoping to gain some random tip or trick, and sure enough! Your method of securing the piece for finishing is genius! I'll be using it in the future.

[@AprilWilkerson]

: ) Well thank you for having an open mind then. I'm glad you found something useful in the video.

[@DeaconWoodworks]

Darn!! Now I'm not going to see a Deacon Woodworks pencil in your videos anymore. 😜 April, nice video...I'm glad you did this. I think your message was awesome and that your "shop" project that wasn't the typical "shop" project. Well done.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Haha, well I'll be using this to hold up my hair but I'll still keep a pencil in my hair to use so there is still hope for the Deacon pencils. ; )

[@pokoyokopo]

Yooo, this is the exact video I needed. I too have a belt sander and no lathe and am in need of a hair stick

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! I still have mine and love it! Thank so for watching.

[@gac914]

Three words for ya: Harbor Freight Lathe!! VERY reasonable, and you'd be able to turn all kinds of that stuff!! Great job on your project, as usual!!!

[@TobyKennedy]

I made some chops sticks, similar to this, by chucking the sticks into my drill and sanding them down. It took a while, but they came out great! I love the zebra wood look!

[@peterstewart9376]

Looks great April! Good job!

[@JC3GATOR]

"No lathe.... yet." I love it. A true tool nut. The world would be such a great place if there were more tool nuts!

[@mariemeyer2885]

Nice video April, I really like the jig to hold the piece for finishing.

[@CTCTekkit]

The last thing you said about being resourceful is very true! I started out with a cordless dril, a jigsaw and an orbital sander or whatever it's called.. almost al my friends told me I couldn't start out with those tools, and yet, I made perfect doors with it, an outside kitchen and even some stairs.. If tou really want to get somewhere, you will get there

[@mellowfellow9]

Getting into hand tools, I felt like i always ~needed~ specialized tool. Truth be told, I just wanted them. It was a beautiful day when I simply told myself: Use what you have, it's about what you make - not the tools you buy. I did recently use Laura Kampf's method of using a drill to do some minor lathe work... resourceful! Great principals to live by april!

[@AprilWilkerson]

: ) agreed. Thank you!

[@JuanCarlosAquila]

Congratulations April....very nice project ... it is easy for husbands or boyfriends give away their ladies ...They can also record their names there, on wood !

[@SandraGonzalez85]

Carpintero en casa that's a good idea...

[@samkarimzad3474]

Thank you so much for your wonderful videos. I don't use hairpins, but I do make them. Here are couple tips that maybe useful for your next built. 1.Use a pencil sharpener to form the point. 2. chuck the rough lumber in your cordless drill. Then run it against your belt sander while rotating it with the drill. This makes the process go faster and a little safer.

[@GibClark]

looks cool ! Great you're taking time to inspire folks not having a bunch of tools yet 👍👍

[@2300Kenzie]

I turned one out of an exotic wood for my wife's birthday. I was able to put a fancy end to get better grip and a slight swell on the pointed end to prevent falling out. It is a nice and easy project.

[@davidjohnston1971]

Awesome job, love your vids. I'm a guy, long hair and often find myself in the shop with no hair stick. They are littered eslewhere around my house but never in the shop when I need one, go figure. Right? Like you, I'll start with a square length and then round roughly 1" or so of one end. I'll start on the platen of the belt sander but as I near round I move to the open space between the platen and the roller. It's more forgiving for making rounds. Once I have it rounded as evenly as I can, I chuck it in my cordless drill and back to the belt sander. I run the rotation of the drill opposite of the rotation of the belt. Proceed with tapering with your hand held lathe. Just a variation for those making do with tools on hand.

[@jazzfire777]

Cute project April. I love your videos. Really inspiring. I am still just starting out with the hobby but I really enjoy watching your videos and seeing how much you can do with woodworking!

[@rippermcguinn]

Maybe I'm naive, but why would someone choose to "dislike" this video? Someone wants something, figures it out, and makes it... I guess haters just gotta hate. Good job on the hair stick (and this from a guy who shaves his head).

[@AprilWilkerson]

Meh, you can't please everybody. The thumbs down are pointless to me, I make what I make and people can watch or not. : )

[@laurakampf]

great advice april! being resourcefull really is key to being productive...even IF you have a shop full of tools :) very motivational!

[@AprilWilkerson]

: ) Thanks Laura!

[@dracla1]

chopsticks... now I want to try and make some nice chopsticks

[@AprilWilkerson]

Cool, have fun with it!

[@ibdavidc]

Awesome! I was wondering what I would do with a hair stick....mine's not been long enough since the 70's. :-)

[@mfwoodshop]

some of the best work I've done is when I didn't have the right tool to do the work. I had to think outside of the box and figure out a different way to do the task at hand. Nice work April

[@AprilWilkerson]

: ) Thank you Mike

[@christalmartin6333]

Hey girl!! Love the idea!! Started watching your channel and I definitely love it :) look forward to more!!

[@ChrisDIYerOklahoma]

That is very practical and DIY-cool! Speaking of cool...hopefully, you guys are staying cool down there...steamy hot up here in OKC!

[@forest9997]

thanks for the gift idea i think this will be my Christmas gift for this year thanks again

[@cutelittledevil88]

This is great, i plan on working with bone and am unsure about turning on a lathe (just got one second hand) it is nice to have an alternative option.

[@phillanton5994]

April! Just discovered your channel. You are awesome. The hairstick on the belt sander LOL! You have more skills/patience with that thing than most of the guys I work with. Very impressive. Can i be so bold as to offer a tip? Take it or leave it :) When you run a piece through the tablesaw, keep that baby going all the way through and bring it around the blade instead of passing backwards between the fence and blade for your return. If you ever get tired or lose concentration for a split second you are very likely to get a board in your stomach if you wobble at all. Cool cool cool thanks for being cool

[@EmmaAppleBerry]

I made a hair stick with cheap garden seccatuers aka the basic trimmer/cutter. Had a garden mask on p2 or n95 sort and used a branch off a gum tree (i believe) which i had trimmed off earlier in the year and had been using as a sort of rustic garden bed barrier betwden my salad greens and the lawn so noone mowed over it. It took an hour was outside and covered in sweat here in the aussie summer by the end of it but i wet the wood with tap water before starting just to rinse off any dirt etc and somewhat help softwn the bark a bit then once i finished all the bark whittling i gave it another rinse and smoothed it out and did the finer stuff. Still with blunt old lil cheapo hand cutters. I then made it pointed on one end and flat and nice on the other larger end and carved with the cutters a little inital and neatened up some of the knots or knobbly bita in the wood. I specifically chose a thicker longer and not straight end of a branch because my hair is super fine but there is A LOT of it follicle wise so its very dense and thick and then its also very long down to my hips so i need that extra bendy knobbly grip and i like the natural interesting look to that since i just use a bamboo knitting needle for everyday sorta stuff and the one i carved if im going out and about. Ive stained mine with black tea amd raw cacao powder mix and just bath temp hot water and done a few coats ill then do linseed oil over that and see how that goes i may try a light beeswax coating test on the ends just to test it out etc i various branches and types of wood from my yard so ill hopefully eventually get to try them all out. So really the only rool i needed to get the stick was a single blade the branches you can snap off or use bigger cutters or a flip hand saw but for hair stick size you really can just use your hand and break off the end of a branch even in the park youll find sticks around that would work. And its free. You could consider burning or carving the initials of the person your giving it too onto the top or the biggest end. Im no mwtal worker but when i was looking for basic hair sticks they were 30 dollars and wooden ones werent often much cheaper which is fine but knitting needles are better for everyday stuff and made to be durable and can be found anywhere so if you are doing a hair stick take some time to really put love into it and a sorta unique stylistic flair if you can. This is the first time ive done woodworking since highschool so it was really fun for me to make something i like for once and not just stick to what someone else wanted with no creative input

[@debbieleong3799]

Just saw you video-Mahalo for your simple information. I’m gonna try what you did with mango wood. Happy Hair Sticks 🤙🏼😀.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@philipedocarmo]

Hi April I like the idea very cool , next time try to sand the piece the other way around would be much safer to sand with the tip towards the rotation direction . Congrats came out nice .

[@SteveP-vm1uc]

I like it!!! My mind went straight to the belt sander to make the extended end round and then put it into a drill and spin it while holding it to the sander... I bet you could make a bunch pretty quickly like that... Now for the exotic woods!! lol...

[@dawsie]

My Dad gave me his old drill which Mum bought in in 1972 from Black and Decker and it still works well :-) it only goes in one direction which is fine. It works well for small wood turning projects like hair sticks and pen blanks :-) the drill has to be a plug mains as the batteries ones done have the same grunt needed for turning wood or in my case polymer clay which I cover pen blanks :-) but I am going to give the hair stick a go as I am always using my pencils for the job :-)

[@adventurousaardvark8753]

When I was 19, I got a job doing maintenance at a downtown apartment building. I had hand tools, but no wood working tools. The laundry room exhausted into the maintenance / storage room without a filter. The only saw I had was a black and decker jigsaw from my dad. I used it, with scrap materials from the store room to make a filter box. The owner (a home builder) saw it, said he was impressed, and asked what I used to build it. I proudly showed him my jigsaw. To this day, I still think he was sincere, but now having owned two different companies in the trades, I realize how horrible it was. There's a lot to be said for people being nice and making do with what you have.

[@elizabethsuggs993]

You are the best. Thanks for your videos, your story and the inspiring words.

[@perpetualjon]

That's actually pretty cool! From the title, I was guessing that you were going to clamp down a drill and turn it that way. This was a good example of working with what you have. Also, I'm growing my hair out so this may be useful soon!! Great little video.

[@69virgin1966]

Awesome job April! I was always taught that if you need something you will find a way to get it. Keep up the great work Roy

[@ksp1278]

Very good example of how you can find a way even if you don't have lots of tools. Personally I would have hooked a shop vac up to the sander and worn a mask. But my shop is tiny so maybe dust is more a problem for me than it is for you.

[@tpobrienjr]

Good thing I don't have long hair. I would surely poke that thing through my ear (and out the other side, there being no intervening matter)... Thanks, April, for the pep talk on creativity - it was right on the mark.

[@ellenmac5406]

Hi April! I enjoyed your video! I am itching to do this kind of thing, but I have no way to cut my wood! I have a belt sander and soon, a scroll saw. I am hoping I can figure out a way.......you inspired me!!

[@blackhorse2947]

ingenuity the American way………… Where there is the will……..the way follows…… Enjoyed your video

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it and found it useful. Thanks for watching.

[@mdbohica]

Great little project! Just a suggestion, next time, put the stick in a drill so it can spin when you sand it down. It would make it easier on you and get your hands away from the belt sander a little.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Nah, I liked this method better. I actually tried the drill first but it took way too long and you don't have the same amount of feel as you are shaping it. I didn't rough up my hands at all during the project.

[@mdbohica]

Good to hear. Although, I will tell you that a belt sander is great for freshening up rough hands... :D

[@Allurade]

For more intricate lathe projects, you could also try rounding an end over on the belt sander and putting it into a drill press. I think Steve Ramsay (maybe Garage Woodworks, I can't recall) did that for Christmas ornaments.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Oh cool, yeah Nick Ferry turned his drill press into a lathe for a project once and it was pretty darn cool. Again, there is never one way to do something! ; )

[@borthewolf3376]

small parts can be easily sanded round with a drill fixed in a vise, or with a drill press. The trick works for for small metal parts too, but use a file rather than sand paper.

[@ogenmatic]

You can also mount (shorter) dowels & such in a drill press chuck for light "turning"

[@mulle3574]

Really cool.....been searching for some decent hair stick....but I’m an artist...lots of tool...but not woodshop kind...but I gues a knife and sandpaper can do the job too...thanks for sharing.

[@stevenkofoed1698]

Thanks for the inspiration. I am going to make a few for my daughter. You are always so creative. Thanks

[@AprilWilkerson]

: ) Aw good, I hope she loves it!

[@craigmckinney2219]

Here's a way to speed up the process: chuck your piece up in a 1/2 inch drill. Spin it against the moving belt and quickly sand down to the profile you want. I like to watch your solutions. Keep them coming.

[@1pilotsteve]

Nice job April... Well done..

[@chrisseats]

Cool video. It's fun to see something different and original!

[@carmaela2689]

Simple. Unfussy. Successful!

[@vanhulagen]

you could try putting it in the end off a drill and then turn it on the belt sander or disc sander spinning it with the drill, great videos by the way

[@MrSteppingstone888]

Must be Hot in Texas we are making Custom Zebra wood hair sticks LOL Its hot here in Montana, awesome as always April Thanks for being you and sharing!

[@WildmanTech]

Even on something this small I might not use a lathe. I have a 5/8" chuck in my drill press and that works really well for turning smaller stuff like this.

[@marty01957]

Cool project April.

[@ITSAWOODTHING]

Great message, cool little project.

[@VTGoPro]

You should have just chucked it up in a drill instead of just holding it in your hand. Would've been more perfectly round

[@Gigis1111]

my thought exactly

[@andrewp.tucker3219]

Me too. This is one of those projects that we could see how many different was there are to make one...

[@mattwragg6966]

i thought that

[@budmartin8297]

I was thinking, chuck it in the drill press and turn it like a vertical lathe using a chisel or some other lathe like tool.

[@11nickgiamp11]

i think the whole idea of this video , is to get a sponsor to give her a lathe...She does mention the fact that she doesn't have one on two separate occasions

[@ThomasHelmchenHilleke]

Hello April, Good Job and a Nice work!

[@jallred5997]

My wife and I enjoy your vids. Thanks for the info you provide. I do have one suggestion for you and it may have been said, but I am too lazy to read through 213 comments. You might want to look into some type of breathing protection especially when working with exotic woods. This is something that I have learned form personal experience. Some exotics can by highly irritating to the respiratory system and sometimes are slow to develop. Thanks Again.

[@jcs6347]

Nice video and also the comments at the end. Good job.

[@krn14242]

Thanks April. I was needing one of these for my hair. Lol. My hair hasn't been below my ears since I entered the Air Force back in 1984. 😊. All kidding aside, thank-you for all the content. I always look forward to your videos.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Lol, oh come on I bet you can make it work some how or another. ; ) Thank you

[@pauldevey8628]

Your comments on being resourceful, wise.

[@grahamalexander7230]

Nice project, My grand daughters watched it with me now I got to help them make one each but im going to use a drill keep the fingers out of the way... then ill just have to put up with them tying my beard up as they are with a pencil! Thanks April ......

[@AprilWilkerson]

Haha! Have fun with them Graham. ; )

[@pramlochanadhara]

wow! Simple but sweet. I love this.

[@timhyatt9185]

nice project......there's also the process used by sashimono crafters in japan making fine chopstick sets. instead of so much sanding, they will use planes to remove the bulk of the material, with very little sanding down towards the end.... Do have to be a little careful with dust on those exotic hardwoods...some of them can cause serious reactions if you breathe in the dust.....

[@petermenningen338]

You could have taken it one more step back. A rocking chair, a sharp carving knife, a glass of lemonade or favorite non-alcoholic beverage (working with tools safety) and a good day on a shaded porch on a hot day . A little sandpaper to smooth. LOL ;)

[@grizzly22485]

Cute little project...Great message............Ross

[@railway31]

I liked the video April thank you for sharing it. This is what I love about your channel you may not have every tool like Norm Abraham but you are able to find another way of doing it and in a way that is possible for anyone to try. I do think you could start a line in Harry Potter wands but please don't turn Cody into a frog hehe keep up the great work April it is always a pleasure to watch your videos. Darren

[@samritte]

As a long haired guy this project was helpful! haha!

[@matt3642]

Being a good woodwork is about knowing how to get around knowing how to use your twos in many different a ways and figure out ways to do it with out that tool!

[@jeffkeith637]

Ingenious. Christmas is coming, too.

[@jamesstory1429]

Christmas Gifts!😃

[@sanityfalling]

I feel like that might have been kind of fiddly on the lathe anyways, it's hard to turn smaller spindles without some tiny lathe tools. I feel like it being a bit rough suits this particular project well and it probably works better too as the lathe would have made it really rounded probably wouldn't hold hair as well.

[@WoodByWright]

NICE! I love the message at the nend. well done. where there is a will there is always a way.

[@pocahontasmcdonald7154]

Very cool. I need to make a bunch of those for myself. I use wooden chop sticks and sand the splinters down. I like the fatter one you made much better. Great job. Great idea. I might try making them out of small tree limbs so I don't have to do all that sanding lol Thanks for the idea.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Well depending on your hair thickness, I have fine hair so I had to slim it down so it would feed in easier. If you have thicker hair then making the stick thicker is a great idea. Making it from tree limbs is cool but the smoother the surface is, the easier it will feed into your hair.

[@pocahontasmcdonald7154]

I just don't want to crank up the electric tools lol. I like doing it with the manual tools. I'll probably carve it down with a knife then hand sand it. I'm old.... When I crank up the power tools I have hot flashes lol. I do like that Zebra wood though. I don't think I could use a lathe. I have hot flashes just thinking about that lol. I look forward to watching you doing that.

[@reforzar]

Love your positive attitude and your hard work! Great vid. I might have to make one even though I'm about to chop my hair off.

[@aligned4good]

I love your video! You are very empowering, and a great teacher! 'When there is a will there is a way...' I agree with being resourceful, and the whole 'you can do it ' attitude. Thank you April!

[@AprilWilkerson]

: ) Aw thank you, I appreciate that very much. Cheers.

[@jesteris25]

you look amazing with your hair down but i do understand the safety aspect. Very cool and resourceful way of doing things i once made a toilet paper holder out of squad stock by plaining it round that was an effort .

[@GeneJordan]

I used nearly this same technique several months ago to create "Harry Potter Wands" out of wooden rods for a fundraiser at the local Science Center. They sold like witch fire. ;) Also, I've laughed several times at your videos while you search through your hair for your pencil. ;)

[@robshamel3210]

figured you were going to chuck it up in a drill to spin as you sand, may have been a little faster. nice job!