Turning a Refrigerator Magnet

[@lestergrenz5002]

Great video. Thanks. I have a dozen or more 1/2x1/8" rare earth magnets with a center hole. They have been sitting around for a couple of years with no further use. I had purchased a lot of them for another project. Now they have a use. I appreciate the good camera work and the clarity of your demo.

[@spilperson]

I have about 200 pen blank pieces, i think I will try to turn some of these as little Christmas presents or something. Thanks for the video!

[@donnabyers]

I made dozens of these a couple years ago. They are so much fun & useful, too. Everyone needs fridge magnets. Great way to use up small scraps of nice wood.

[@chas6444]

Absolutely, Chris. I look forward to seeing what you cook up. Cheers! Chas

[@1drh2]

Great idea for those small leftover parts of wood. Its a great idea and my family (wifes) as well all use kitchen magnets..Im busy making stocking stuffers....Thanks again!!

[@chas6444]

@9inety9, one thing I failed to mention in the video is that I make one magnet jig for the "re-chucking" and use it to turn the tops of multiple magnets. I have done it both ways, but using the magnetic "chuck" allows me to apply the friction polish to the top as it is spinning on the lathe which gives a much nicer surface and gloss than applying by hand. Also, for me, turning to a small diameter then sanding the entire mushroom is a much more delicate operation which results in more breakage.

[@Schatzie301]

Very clever - Love it! Thanks so much.

[@chas6444]

You bet, I hope you have fun making them.

[@chas6444]

@pojotyler Mylands is a good product for what it is, a quick finish. The gloss is good and if you build it up using two or three applications, the finish appears to be deep. I use it on pens as well, and it seems to be durable.

[@MrLeonard55]

Great idea. Leonard

[@TheWoodBucket]

great idea Thanks for sharing.

[@LeahDay]

What is the chuck that you are using in this video?

[@chas6444]

Leah, sorry for the late reply. It's a Oneway Talon with "pin" jaws.

[@chas6444]

@mrbyarshall, Yes, this is a great use for those little bits and pieces left over from making other projects. Thanks for commenting. Chas

[@JPFWoodWorks]

what kind of grind do you have on your spindle gouge? I like it and would like to reproduce it. Any more info would be great.

[@mick.Walker]

You could have sanded 99% before you parted off and saved a magnet, nice video though

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