What Did Turners Warehouse Send Me??? Mystery Resin Casting and Woodturning Project

It's Mystery Box time!! Turners Warehouse sent me a box with something in it that I will need to cast a blank and turn a project for. This is going to be fun!!
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[@plooms1]

Beautiful

[@paintcandan5972]

that blank came out awesome!

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks so much!!

[@bobchronister3429]

Outstanding. That turned out great.

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks Bob! 👊

[@frankfowler8295]

lookes like a fun project Zac! Thanks for the video.

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks Frank! It was super fun 🙌🙌

[@tomzahlman1156]

Very cool

[@shanehurst31]

Great job Zac thanks for sharing

[@ZacHiggins]

My pleasure!! I had a blast with this 😀

[@sounds.like.onomatopoeia]

More mystery boxes, please!

[@ZacHiggins]

Yess!!!! Talked to Chad today already, they're already thinking of ways to improve the process and make it even more fun =D

[@kevinkronewitter3374]

Very interesting challenge. Well done.

[@ZacHiggins]

LOL I was a little worried when it started out with a 60 second time clock! 😆 Luckily, it all worked out!

[@joekillet4236]

Great idea for a gift, you gave me some good food for thought

[@ZacHiggins]

Nice!! It really was a fun project, I think you'll enjoy making one 😀

[@PennsPens]

Such a cool showpiece to have on the dinner table. What an awesome idea. Hopefully, TurnersWarehouse are still providing these projects - Brilliant watch Zak 👍

[@walonguy111]

Zac I have been getting more into resin and your videos serve as great instruction and inspiration, you do awesome work. The pepper grinder was very cool. Keep up the great work.

[@ZacHiggins]

I'm so glad to hear that they are helpful!! Thanks for the kind words 😀

[@lanceo235]

That was a really great video! I enjoyed the mystery box aspect a lot. The pepper mill kit is nice as well the ones I have looked at previously seemed very daunting.

[@ZacHiggins]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Yeah, it was a super easy kit, far less hassle than the other style grinder kits

[@marknienstadt6963]

I like the base idea. I would use it to catch the ground pepper instead of just onto a plate or towel.

[@ZacHiggins]

I really like the base too. We have a pepper grinder at home, and it's got a nice pile of pepper under it LOL

[@davidzindman]

Zac this was a great idea a mystery box I think you did awesome thanks

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks David! It was a really fun project, and I'm glad you enjoyed it 🙌🙌

[@SmokingWoodsman]

I've made a few of those grinders and my only complaint about them is the angle to get the screws in, awesome turning and video. I vote to keep doing the mystery boxes.

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks for the feedback Frank! I agree, that angle on the screws is not ideal at all. Just a matter of taking your time though, luckily it's only two screws

[@Paul-Coburn]

Good looking piece Zac

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks Paul!

[@djcoinninja1649]

thanks now i got another thing i need to make lol

[@ZacHiggins]

It was my pleasure 🤣

[@SaintBigAl]

WOW,that turned out awesome! no pun intended. The base was a great idea. Maybe make the base deeper for extra ground pepper? Very nice mystery project.

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks so much! Yeah, you could make the base any size/shape. Lots of room for creativity there!

[@ConnieConnie824]

That was such a fun mystery box 😁 It came out Amazing 🥰

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks Connie! I had so much fun with this, can't wait for the next one 🙌🙌

[@ChadSchimmel]

Zac that was super fun to watch. Love the base idea so cool. Cast looked awesome thanks for making the video

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks Chad, you guys did such a good job with this!! I had a blast making it, can't wait for the next one 🙌🙌

[@Kathy-Carr]

You did a great job on this…very labor intensive. But the end result is very pretty!

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks Kathy! It took some work, but it was all so worth it!!

[@Horsewomann]

Very nice! I’ve been wanting to make my own pepper mill since I started turning. This kit looks to be right at my skill level!

[@ZacHiggins]

Awesome! I think you’ll enjoy making this, it’s pretty simple to make and a lot of fun! 😀

[@alchemistwoodwork]

Casting on the fly! Great video, Zac!

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks David! I was truly flying by the seat of my pants LOL It was fun!!

[@alchemistwoodwork]

@@ZacHiggins Heck yea! What a fun project too!

[@VictorAntonioLive]

Always great to see a pro work; picked up many tips. Question: What cameras do you use? And how do you like the DJI clip mic? (sounds good to me)

[@ZacHiggins]

I'm so glad that it was helpful!! I just use my iPhone 13 Pro for regular videos, it's just so easy to use, compact, and it shoots pretty good video too. I have different cameras for the live stream footage. I have links to most of the gear I use on my website: resinwerksstudio.com/pages/tools I really like the DJI mic. It's super simple to use, sounds good without even needing to connect a lav mic to the transmitter, and it can even record direct to the transmitter or camera... or both and have a backup.

[@clydecarden6612]

great idea for a fun box. your on the fly color and other stuff was way cool. i would like to a salt and pepper set.

[@ZacHiggins]

LOL I was flying by the seat of my pants on this one! Yeah, a set would be really cool! Might have to make a matching salt shaker for this 🤔

[@LucillenRory]

I Love this - such an elegant way to make it and the base is a great idea - seems like a fun thing to get a mystery box especially when its something you havent made before.

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks so much!! It was so much fun to do! I haven't done anything like a mystery box before, it was pretty exciting 😀

[@PotgieterWoodturning]

That did look like major fun. I really like the blanks you made and end result was beautiful. Great job Zac

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks so much!! It really was a fun thing to do, can't wait for the next mystery box project 😀

[@erfrulla]

I think a monthly mystery box is a cool idea. Not only do we get to see different products but we get to see how you address the build and any surprises that pop up. What is the UV product that you used?

[@ZacHiggins]

Awesome!! Thanks for the feedback Ed! We are planning to do more mystery boxes for sure! The UV resin is Alumi UV. There's a link in the description of this video (always check the descriptions first, I try to put relevant links in there), but here's a link as well: www.turnerswarehouse.com/products/alumi-uv-uv-resin?ref=nvww

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Zac, Fantastic pepper grinder. I have made quite a few of these using wood and they are great sellers at craft fairs. Great video Zac. Take care mate. Cheers, Huw

[@ZacHiggins]

Ahh, yeah I bet they do well at craft fairs, thanks for mentioning that. Have a great week Huw!

[@phillipchristy7792]

Awesome

[@ZacHiggins]

💪💪💪

[@leliaguinn5307]

What a cool mystery box. I love the peppermill. Thanks for showing us how to make one. The base just makes it look finished.

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks Lelia! It was so fun to make! Yeah, I think the base is a really cool addition to this piece, really finishes it off

[@kimthomas4538]

Looking awesome, great fun to watch you run round in circles trying to pick things with no clue what for. The finished item could go on the shelf as an ornament when not in use, great project. Well done

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks Kim! LOL I know, it was really fun scrambling for things. I can't wait to see what's in store for the next Mystery Box!!

[@daveporter2555]

That thing turned out really nice!!! I didn't think I'd like the fabric in it, but I was wrong. 👍.

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks Dave! Yeah, the fabric scraps turn out surprisingly cool looking. I've done a couple other projects with them before

[@carriemyre5809]

that turned out great Zac!

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks Carrie!

[@cheryldoty8300]

That is awesome looking. Never done more than pens and even a coffee scoop for my brother. Might have to try this at some point

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks Cheryl! I hope you do try it out, they are a blast to make! I think you'll really enjoy it 😀

[@tja490]

Very cool. Next time consider replacing the wood crank handle with one of the same material as the casting. Nice!

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks Tom! Great idea for the handle!!

[@dwaynebroadhead5310]

When is the next live hoping I can be there love your videos

[@ZacHiggins]

Hey Dwayne, I usually stream on Wednesdays at 3pm pacific time and Saturdays at noon PT. I didn't do any last week because I had a few family obligations that I needed to take care of. Back in action next week though!

[@Nennine001]

That is sooo cool. I want one. LOL

[@ZacHiggins]

Woohoo!! 👊They are definitely fun to make 😀

[@Nennine001]

@@ZacHiggins First time a KZbinr has responded to my comments. Thank you I appreciate that. Hugs from NC

[@ZacHiggins]

@@Nennine001 I'm glad that I could cheer up your day 😀I try to respond to all the comments I can

[@jonnyslathecrafts]

Thanks for the video. I've been wanting to turn a pepper mill. I may have to do one from Turners Warehouse.

[@ZacHiggins]

My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed the video 😀 I hope you try one of these out, it was a really fun project!

[@TetraCNC]

Loved it. I may have to have "The Chad" send me one. Look forward to more Mystery boxes.

[@ZacHiggins]

Definitely! I hope you have fun making one if you get one 😀

[@marklengal9990]

These pepper mills are really fun to make , especially for beginners. The only downside is you have to fill them so often. Great job Zac

[@ZacHiggins]

I'm really glad the grinder kit was what I got to make. It was super fun!! Great project for beginners for sure!

[@bobchronister3429]

You could probably use the grinder to make your own custom glitter.

[@ZacHiggins]

I love that idea!! 😆🙌🙌

[@mikekemper34]

I make those all the time out of wood. I made some alloy bushings that allows my to use a pen mandrel for easier turning, I use either a faceplate or a chuck to drill the hole, then I use the bushings and square my ends off of them

[@ZacHiggins]

Nice setup!! They are so fun to make, you can really crank them out with a custom setup I bet!

[@mikekemper34]

Drilling is my biggest challenge, but yeah, I can crank them out fairly quick, I use a thin piece of plywood to act as my drilling guide and turning guide so that I don't go to small

[@chrisgriego549]

love the idea. I think it was fun to see how you gathered random supplies and then used them. I think you did a pretty good job of gathering supplies that could be used in an unknown project. I also liked the base idea as I too thought about the bits falling out when you placed it back down after turning your pepper. I also would have hated to see that material left after parting off the actual dispenser go to waste.

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks for all the feedback on this project. We'll definitely do more mystery box videos, coming soon 😀

[@daletprescott3458]

I see that you check the temp of resin. Dose that help with the turning I've been useing resin, but it seem to be to hard when I turn it I get hit with small pieces. Can tell what I'm doing wrong. The pepper mill looks good I've done a few put none like that.

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks Dale! The temperature only has to do with the pouring of the resin, looking for a specific viscosity and timing of the pour. If you are finding the resin is hard, it's just the resin you are using. Each resin formula is different. You may try using a negative rake carbide cutter if you aren't already. That should help tame brittle or chippy resin. You can check them out at Turners Warehouse: www.turnerswarehouse.com/products/easy-wood-tools-carbide-cutters?ref=nvww&variant=13527856709715

[@rich_wood_resin_works]

Hi Zac great video as usual! I never would’ve thought to use UV resin in that way, as a topcoat. I’m surprised it didn’t leave brush marks?

[@ZacHiggins]

That's the beauty of keeping it spinning and having unlimited working time. Wait until it's perfect, then lock it in 😀

[@xpoxydesignz5003]

It was amazing

[@jencstephens5452]

This is a great project, and I love the finish. The mystery box is fun. 😊 Do you have a video showing step by step how to do the coating? If so, could you please provide the link. Ya, it does look easy, however my main question is what grit do you sand to before applying, what grit do you use between coats?

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks Jen, glad you enjoyed it! I don't have a video specifically on applying UV finishes. I just sand to around 600 grit and apply a coat. Between coats, you can just scuff with 600 if the surface is pretty smooth, or drop down as needed to smooth things out and go back up to 600 before applying the next coat(s)

[@jencstephens5452]

@@ZacHiggins Thanks for the information, much appreciated 🙂

[@MarklTucson]

Very cool project and the mystery box was a fun idea. I’ve looked at these kits before and have been somewhat put off by the lack of forethought by the designers in screw placement. Seems good engineering would design a clear path for the screw attachment. That said, I still want to make one in the future. Your idea of making a base that captures the residual powder was brilliant. A question, did you cast the screwdriver handle shown in the video?

[@ZacHiggins]

I agree, not the greatest design with how those screws are, but it seemed to work out fine with a little patience and extra care. Yes, I did make the screwdriver. Got a video on it too if you want to see how I made it, really fun project! 😀 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mojHnKKmrMinfZI

[@MarklTucson]

@@ZacHiggins Thanks for the link! That gives me some more ideas for future projects

[@inspectr1949]

Can make these 3 times faster than conventional mills so they are big sellers at craft fairs but the challenge is to be creative and artistic you certainly did just that even got a great tip on finishing, thank you Zac.

[@ZacHiggins]

Oh yeah, I hadn't even thought about that. Way faster than the other grinder kits! These are pretty cool, you can really dive into any design you want to go for, no limitations really. I'm glad to hear the UV finish might help out. It's a pretty decent way to go for something like this

[@barbfilion5646]

Awessome, looks great...love pepper. Gift you say...lol

[@homerlex]

Very cool. You'll have to try casting some of those peppercorns :). BTW, another option if you need a longer forstner bit is to buy an extension.

[@ZacHiggins]

I've seen that Peter Brown video, think I'll pass on turning pepper LOL

[@homerlex]

@@ZacHiggins Pepper spray from the lathe. :).

[@chammers7377]

had just been thinking about making a pepper mill actually... though I wasn't that keen on this style, it sure seems a lot simpler to make.. the idea of having a base for it is a great addition

[@ZacHiggins]

Yeah, I had only seen the other style of pepper grinder kits, and they are a bit more involved (probably why I hadn't made one before). this was simple and really fun to make!

[@kentieber7309]

This was awesome. i love watching mystery box videos. i have never made something like this but it makes me want to give it a try. Do you have a link too the UV finish you used and would it work on wood pens as well? I saw that and thought it may be a better more durable finish on pens than the CA finish i have been doing. Thank you and keep up the great videos

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks Ken! I'm glad you enjoyed it 🙌🙌 I have links to the products I used in the video description above. Here's a link to the UV resin at Turners Warehouse though:www.turnerswarehouse.com/products/alumi-uv-uv-resin?ref=nvww I am not a big fan of UV resin for pens personally. I find that you can get CA finishes on, sanded smooth, and polished much quicker than UV resin since you can use accelerator. I cure the UV resin for 30 minutes each coat, so it's just not really worth it. I like to use it on medium size projects, especially ones that have lots of curves that would make it really difficult to get a CA finish applied. Having said that, I think it's a great idea to give it a try for yourself though. It may turn out to be your favorite method of finishing pens. I don't see it as a waste of money even if you don't like it for pen finishes either. It's so useful for a variety of things, nice to have on hand

[@dwaynebroadhead5310]

This is so awesome I have been waiting on you to do a peppermint for a long time, what was the pipe length and how many grams of resin, you done a Beautiful job

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks Dwayne! I'm glad you enjoyed it! I think the pipe was about 6", not sure how much resin off hand, around 650 or so maybe

[@pamelalittlefield4608]

❤❤❤

[@ZacHiggins]

🙏🙏 😀

[@derekschalk9772]

Very cool. I've been meaning to ask did you ever say what resin you prefer to use with 3d printing for blanks?

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks Derek! I use the Elegoo ABS like right now for prints. There are lots that will work great, just need to find one that is not too brittle

[@JSGilbert]

Nice. I’m wondering what and from where your UV bath is. Thanks.

[@billcornett2256]

Me too.

[@ZacHiggins]

Thanks! Sorry for not mentioning the UV light, the video was already so long, I just didn't want to squeeze more of me talking in. It's just a nail curing machine I got on Amazon. It works pretty well once you get it set up at the right height. I like the model I have because you can set it to stay on for about 15 minutes. I couldn't find any that you could just leave on without an automatic timer, and most only stayed on for a minute or so. I run it twice just to make sure the resin is fully cured. Here's a link to the one I have: amzn.to/3aXRYXb

[@aaronhankins453]

Great video. What kind of UV activated glue/epoxy are you using? Thanks

[@aaronhankins453]

nevermind I answered my own question by checking the links. Thanks

[@yakbranson]

How did you get all the fabric and that whole tub of scraps in that little mold!?🤔🤣

[@ZacHiggins]

LOL it's bigger on the inside 🤣

[@plooms1]

What is the dye you used do u have a link?

[@plooms1]

I would also like to know more about that resin UV resin do you have a video on it to explain it

[@ZacHiggins]

I used Divine Pigments dye on this project, you can find it at Turners Warehouse: www.turnerswarehouse.com/products/divine-pigments?ref=nvww Same with the UV resin: www.turnerswarehouse.com/products/alumi-uv-uv-resin?ref=nvww I don't have any videos specifically covering UV resin in depth. It's a handy resin to have on hand though, lots of uses! Great for ring making, glueing things down quick, and finishes. In a nutshell, it cures by UV light. So you have unlimited working time, then you just expose it to UV light (with a UV bulb or by setting it in the sun) when you want it to cure