Wood Turning a Cool 3 Axis KnuckleBone from a Cube

[@BobBlarneystone]

Liking or not liking something is independent of learning something. That said, I like it.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Bob. I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@dennislestanguet9581]

Realy like it, that being said I would love to see it on the desk of some critical thinking executive and watch him go nuts trying to figure it out.😵‍💫

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dennis . It was fun to make. Most people today would think it was done on a CNC machine or 3D printer. Which I have both but this is way more fun. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@nobodysbusiness8791]

Very cool, Gary.😁

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. I appreciate you watching, Gary

[@MikeHolton]

Oh Gary, that is fantastic! I could hear the cogs turning when you were trying to figure things out on the fly, this is what I love most about the creative process! Brilliant work and thanks so much for sharing. All the best, Mike.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Mike.It may have been the cogs needed a little oil. Oh wait that might be my shoulder acting up again LOL. Thanks for your comments, Gary

[@MikeHolton]

@@ThePapa1947 🤣

[@claudepotter7763]

Yea you said it Bob I like it too love learning different things cool nice job

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Claude I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@Bramsshed1913]

As Monty python says 'And now for something completely different' An interesting piece..love it . Cheers, Bram

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Bram. It was very interesting to do and a lot of fun. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@michaelross8794]

You ALWAYS make the most interesting things. This time...a 6 way pipe fitting? Thank you for sharing!!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Michael. Hmm maybe it would be a good fitting for something. Piping 5 flavors of something into one place while cooking. Hmm maybe not LOL Thanks for watching, Gary

[@GordonRock1]

Awesome job, Gary. Your thinking is on a whole different plane than mine is. How you see these things amazes me! Thanks again for sharing your ideas! Take care, .....Gord

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you so much Gord. I figure I will just make use of my nightly nightmare's LOL Actually when I see something I like it becomes a challenge to reverse engineer it. Thanks for watching my friend, Gary

[@BernieLapera]

Really enjoy your videos, they're always informative and show how to solve different and challenging problems.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. I enjoy working out ways of doing something I have never done. Sometimes I make more of the same but most of the time I look for another challenge. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@paulplager9498]

A cool and interesting project Gary. I liked it. Keep it up.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Paul I will try my best. Thanks for watching and commenting, Gary

[@TheMessyStudio]

Looks cool, Gary. Looked like fun too.

[@ThePapa1947]

Hey thanks Billy and it sure was fun! You back from SWAT yet? Gary

[@thebears8955]

Very cool Gary, Thanks so much for showing the process of making this piece!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks you! Happy you liked it. Gary

[@rickmitchell-qo7lq]

Cool project, and very nicely done. 👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Rick I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@jimthompson3247]

Just need a wooden sphere to have a ball and jacks. Great video, never get tired of your skills!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Jim! I have a few wooden spheres but they would not bounce so good. And I would not be happy if someone tried LOL. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@TheRekitter]

Interesting piece. Well done.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Gregg I appreciate you watching, Gary

[@peterstefanovic6818]

Great work, Gary ...that would keep non-wood or wood turners guessing :) ...more trick stuff and more of everything else, love ya work!!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Peter. I was lots of fun to do. I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@DickVaughan-t6k]

Really neat Gary and you created and that plug you made to hold it on the center was basically a wooden bushing. Very smart idea.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dick. That plug really worked out great. Pretty much gave me a way to cut the diameter without needing calipers to check it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@roboticsforfun5000]

Very cool! You have an engineering mind. I recently had to turn custom 6" wheels for my robot. It was only then I realized how difficult it was to center the wheels. At 1st, my robot was wobbly because a slight shift in the center on both wheels. I had to turn 6 wheels before I finally got them to work just right. You approach here gave me new ideas! Thanks Gary!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much. I always try to establish a center then turn from it. Pretty much has to run true. I think it was 1980 I turned scale down wheels for the new Freightliner truck they were making. We made a lot of patterns for them for different things. Just happened they wanted a scale model of the truck to show off. I also made scale model taillights and a few other thing for it. It fun stuff. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@toddatglencovewoodworks]

That’s very interesting and cool Gary! It might be interesting to hear you talk in some detail about your pattern making journey. Thanks! 😊

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Todd! I can say as an apprentice as I was looking over a very complex drawing that I was give to make something and having the light come on where I could see a 3D shape in my mind just from looking at a top side and bottom view. That was a very cool feeling. Thanks for asking, Gary

[@jonmartineau1004]

That sure looked like it was fun to make Gary . It's little projects like this that keeps turning interesting . Thanks for sharing this video and we hope you have a great weekend .

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jon and it was fun to make. We had a cool day yesterday and is suppose to be 90 tomorrow. That is Oregon for you. Keeps you guessing, Gary

[@jonmartineau1004]

@@ThePapa1947 I wish it was 90 ! We are to hit 101 which translates to about 104 . Ugh ! 😊

[@justinmeisse]

This came out great 👍 I might give it a try myself

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Justin! You should give it a try. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@garthkeck2003]

That's great. May be my next project. Thanks

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Garth. Let me know how it goes, Gary

[@jayscott306]

Oh, that's fun! Thanks for showing us something unique and interesting, Gary. I always like when you switch it up for us.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jay. I thought it would be a fun challenge and it sure was. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@peterrauch6604]

Very creative, Gary! Thanks for sharing your skills with us!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Peter I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@tonysmith3143]

I loved it, I like crazy stuff. Thanks for sharing friend 😊

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Tony. It was fun to do and is interesting to show and let people try and figure out how it was made. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

An interesting, attention getting piece. Especially when turning it from the king of American hardwoods, black walnut. I think I’ll have to add this to my project list. Thanks for sharing it.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Doug. It is fun and easy to do. Speaking of King Of American Wood. I was sorting through a bunch of smaller limb pieces I got when I got this Black Walnut. After cutting them I found they had so much heart wood I had to keep them. So I processed them into nice spindle sized pieces. But one was big enough for a cool looking bowl. Odd but cool. First coat of finish was put on an hour ago. You will see it soon. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

@@ThePapa1947 look forward to it.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I thought it was a Mario game piece! Whatever you call it, it's cool! Lots of steps but still simple enough to just have fun with, which you did! Nice looking piece of Walnut for that finishing touch. Fun video, my friend, keep'em coming! 😀 Phil

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Phil! The game was called Jacks and as I recall I never did like it that much. But sure enjoyed turning the knucklebone. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

@@ThePapa1947 I loved playing Jacks cuz that's where the girls were! 😀

[@ThePapa1947]

Yeah and Hop Scotch

[@WoodenItBeNice]

That is brilliant Gary. We used to play Jacks in the playground in school. Take care my friend. Hwyl, Huw

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Huw, I guess that game was popular all over the world. I think I got in trouble for leaving the pieces laying around for someone to step on bare footed LOL. Thanks for what! Hwyl, Gary

[@William_Kenny]

Gary that's the sort of piece i like to turn absolutely love it thanks for sharing, I'll definitely be having a try, Kind regards From will 👍 😊

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Will! Looking forward to seeing you do it. Take care, Gary

[@paulrapp6]

Papa, 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Keep the aspidistra flying! God bless Paul

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Paul. God bless and take care, Gary

[@gils_designs-4yahoo8..]

This looks like fun, especially making the little jigs and such to mount it. Now I have that tinkering itch again. I'll have to try one...as soon as our weather cools down that is. My shop feels like a microwave on high these days. Could make a nice gift or just a conversation starter. Thanks for posting.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Gil. Indeed you should give it a try. Well it has reached 94 here today. A few days ago it was only about 70. Glad I got a few things done. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@johnderyck493]

Gary this is really neat. I will need to try it sometime. Thanks for showing and explaining the process.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you John and let me know how it goes. Gary

[@MarklTucson]

Interesting turning; I liked seeing how you approached making a multi-axis piece like this. I like the result.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Mark. I sure enjoyed making it and watching the shape develope. Happy you liked it. Gary

[@AlienLeader4]

That is so cool. Really liked this video. Keep up the Amazing work Gary. 👽

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much I appreciate your comments. Gary

[@scottbeilsmith4261]

Now that is a very interesting type of turning Gary. I really like that. I will definitely have to try that. Thinking that I might try glueing several different types of wood together. Thanks for sharing and take care friend 😊.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Scott. I was thinking the same thing after I finished this one. I think when they meet in the middle you would have a pretty cool look for sure. Let me know if you do it. Not sure when I may give it a try. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@albertdawson6814]

I made something similar to this a few years ago. I did not cut the corners like you did. I found that turning the tube, and getting close to the center took away from the other grain side. In other words, if I was turning the long grain, I was taking away from the end grain side. But still fun. A friend of mine turned the female version. They fit together great. Alot of fun for sure. Thank you for sharing. See you next week

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Albert. I starting out with the thought of just turning the wood away. But thought I try cutting the bulk away and it worked pretty good. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@RonnieDevlin-b7g]

Very interesting Gary yes l like these sorts of turnings l might have a go at it myself thankyou for sharing

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Ronnie I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@stormincb11]

Gary, you never cease to amaze me with your creative projects. Don't think I'll be trying that anytime soon. I'm still trying to master segment bowls. Great job!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Norm. I appreciate your comments. Just enjoy what you are turning but if you ever feel like trying something like this it is not all that hard. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@AlanHanson-i9z]

Now that is certainly something that is different and unique! Certainly something that you leave somewhere to make people notice and wonder how it was made, well done and thanks! Cheers Al

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Al! I plan on sneaking it onto my wifes computer desk. She has not seen it yet. But then I am sure she will take ownership of it LOL Thanks for watching, Gary

[@vincenthunter465]

Thanks, Gary. I'm going to have to add this to my list of things that I need turn.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Vincent. Sure thing it is pretty easy to do. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@54lespaul3]

I haven’t a clue what sort of game this might be part of , but it’s a wonderful shape and a very ingenious solution to get there!! I like it very much and it would look great on a mantle. I’m sure people would pick it up and ask what it was 😊 Cheers , Rick

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Rick. It was some came where you had to Pick UP Jacks. I think that was the name. I think this will find a home on our mantle for sure. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@tuffymartinez]

Thank You Gary... Interesting, unusual & different show this morning. Busy morning for me so it took me a while. I very much enjoy watching your process. My thought was that the tailstock would crack the wood but all's well. HA, thinking how you could turn it into some sort of a puzzle? Plug some of the ends with a steel ball bearing inside? rotating around (perhaps thinking too much, ha)... OK GARY, For your next performance I want to see how you make a wooden Impeller the old fashioned way. OMG that is a lost art!!!... TM

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you TM. I like that ball bearing puzzle idea. Wow I have made a number of impellers the old fashion way. As as the volute shape of the pump. Not sure if I ever showed you the cool pump I made the old fashion way. Photo on your way! Gary

[@1954JDR]

It's a real beauty and I learned a lot from watching. Thanks, Gary.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you James it was fun making it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@williamellis8993]

That's really neat, Gary, and it was fun to watch. Of course I stuck around to the end. Bill

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Bill. It was really fun to turn. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@BenJohnson-os4ve]

Interesting piece. Excellent project. Well executed. Definitely on my "wannadothat" list.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Ben. Give it a try, Thanks for watching and commenting, Gary

[@kevingeaney7741]

I enjoyed that Gary! I'll give it a go.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Kevin. Pretty easy to do. Gary

[@alangibb3100]

Gary what a great wee project it turned out fabulous, well done.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Alan I appreciate your comments and thanks for watching, Gary

[@carolriley8472]

Cute little turning...I like it!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Carol it was fun to do.

[@toddvandyke8737]

Excellent Turning! This was an excellent lesson in 3D turning.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Todd and easy enough for most to try. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@skipflorey2511]

Gary, it looks pretty cool👍. It reminds me of the shape of “Jacks” pieces when I was a kid. The color and grain pattern look wonderful.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Skip. Yes it is like the piece in the game Jacks. Which was also called a knucklebone. Which is what one of my illusion turnings were. Take care, Gary

[@robertkurilla7859]

I remember that game it was called Jax where you had to throw the ball up in the air after it bounce you had to scoop up your jacks and then catch the ball again The piece is unique. It turned out nice.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Robert and this is how I remember the game. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@MarciaHouston]

Pretty cool! Nice to change things up 👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Marcia! Yes it was a fun little change. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@laurazakrzewski]

Very interesting turning Gary. Looks awesome.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Laura I appreciate you watching and commenting. It was lots of fun to do, Gary

[@johnd5805]

Cool. Looks like fun.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you John it was lots of fun. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@edwardhand7070]

Looks like a lot of fun to me for a challenge. Unfortunately the sanding process would drive me a little bit Nutty. Pun definitely intended. Happy turning Gary😊

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Edward. It is a good challenge and for sure the sanding is not so fun. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@laceyhansen1815]

Wow, I love a challenge, gonna try this. Thanks for sharing.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Lacey and let me know how it goes. Gary

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

Holy moly Gary! That is a very cool project!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Luie! It was fun to do and happy you liked it. Take care my friend, Gary

[@toddlajiness]

That’s a neat project. Great job!!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Todd I appreciate your comment and thanks for watching, Gary

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

Interesting process.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Nathan I appreciate you watching and commenting. Gary

[@qapla]

Interesting, Gary. Not sure what I would use that particular shape for, but it gives me some ideas. I have a friend that does irrigation work. He deals with PVC fittings every day. Maybe I will try making some wooden fittings for him now that I have seen how it can be done. Thanks for the gift ideas.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Qapla. It has no other use other to look at and figure out how it was made. He might apprecaite having a wooden model of what he works with everyday, Thanks for watching , Gary

[@gabrielc6252]

That's a very beautiful and creative result.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Gabriel I appreciate your watching, Gary

[@DavidBird-uu8km]

Very nice, a great design, I love the though that went to this lovely piece.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you David I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@WildWashWoodturning]

Great job Gary!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dane I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@joshblumenthal4873]

Nice work

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Josh!

[@markduggan3451]

Very interesting turning.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Mark and thanks for watching, Gary

[@mhaz49]

Cool project. Excellent for teaching order of process.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@kevinbooth2063]

Gary, that was an interesting turning never seen you do anything quite like that before definitely different than a bowl turning but I can see how pattern making would be.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Kevin. Funny thing is when I think back I made a pattern that had some pipe like shapes on it. I think I turned the elbow connectors for it. Looked nothing like this though. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@lyndaowen2154]

very different -- cute conversation piece

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Lynda it was fun to do and happy you liked it. Gary

[@davidmacfadyen165]

Thank you this was very useful to see thank you

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you David! Happy you liked it. Gary

[@josephdillman1780]

very cool , neat conversation piece

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Josephine. Matter of fact now I need to bring it in and let the wife have a look at it. Trouble is it may end up on here desk LOL But that is fine, Gary

[@rhebert2756]

I bought a 4 x 4 x 4 block of maple and going to try that. Thank you.

[@ThePapa1947]

Sounds like a plan. That is a nice size to purchase. Have not seen any like that. Have fun and best of luck, Gary

[@raydriver7300]

What an interesting video, Gary. The way you worked the wood and the use of your spindle sander is inspirational. Keep keeping up the good work and enjoy your weekend. I’m sitting in my shed keeping half an eye on my LaserPecker while watching. Much more interesting than watching wood being burnt 🌞

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Ray. It was a lot of fun. Sounds like fun watching the LaserPecker and my video LOL. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@rcol1914]

I liked it!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@jarmstrong2843]

I was wondering where this was going. That's pretty neat! For a while I thunk you were going to turn a wooden u-joint for one of your vehicles dive shaft. 🤣 Instead, it was a fun piece to turn.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks John! I thought about adding to my dust collector to get 3 more ports LOL

[@althatcher7197]

Thanks Gary . Old dogs can learn new tricks . Al

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Al. Sometimes those tricks are already there but not used in this way. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@rambladesmanmoe6291]

Man Gary. I wish my brain was wired 1/10 as well as yours. That’s cool.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Moe. I appreciate the comment. So now if you want you know one way to do it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@marciak9826]

Interesting little turning, Gary! Now you just have to remember how to play the game! 😃

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Marcia. It had something to do with tossing the "jacks" and bouncing a ball then picking up a jack. I think if you did not pick up the jack and then catch the ball you lose your turn. And that is all I want to remember LOL Thanks for watching, Gary

[@WoodworkingTop535]

Millions of likes,thanks for sharing

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you and thanks for watching, Gary

[@anthonyperry5227]

This somewhat high lights your past knowledge and experience of making something look easy - rather than what it actually is: Engineering in wood! I'm envious of the drill cramp!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Anthony for your comments. That clamp or one like it can still be bought. I do not think they still make this one though. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@heatbill1261]

nice. I like

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much i appreciate you watching, Gary

[@chriscampbell3501]

Very cool.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Chris! I appreciate you watching, Gary

[@RadioFaceWoodWorks]

This is cool...how do you come up with this stuff...can't begin to imagine what your dreams are like😅...stay safe...press on 😎 Joe

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank very much Joe. Well I dream of these to keep the bad dreams away. Sometimes when I see something I just have to do it. The figuring out part is my favorite. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@curtisthorn13]

Nice. I was thinking you could try putting a Pengxiaomei Prism Cube inside to make it a 6 way kalidiescope.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks and that sounds like a good idea. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@victorprimack2070]

Cool

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Victor!

[@barryerdman6285]

I thought it was interesting. I have to wonder what exactly you plan to do with it. It looks like a connection piece for dowels in a model solar system or something similar…?

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Barry! Well the only use it has would be to wonder how it was made. That and sit on my wifes computer desk. I just like to challenge myself to make something I have never done and after seeing a picture one week later I gave it a try with no idea how the other one was made. That is the fun part for me. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@grantfahlman1815]

Gary, as I look at that creation I'm trying to imagine what else it could become or be used as a "building block" for something else. So far my brain isn't getting me there; maybe it's too late in the day (aka, time for bed).

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Grant. I have a couple of ideas that could add to this look. Just not sure if I will try it. I may draw something up and who knows LOL Thanks for watching, Gary

[@tompuskar4426]

I enjoyed watching this video and how you used plugs to keep everythingin line. Just have one question: What is it and what can it be used for? 😄

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Tom! Well that is a silly question. It is a watchamajiggy thingy LOL Maybe I could use it for filling 3 coffee cups at the same time. Hook a hose to each end and then put 3 in a cup and pour the coffee down the other. Oh wait never mind 🤣 It was just something to do that I had not done before. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@tompuskar4426]

@@ThePapa1947 Thanks for clearing that up. I thought it was a whatchamacallit. Big difference! 😃😃😃 It was fun to watch. Thanks for sharing. Tom

[@stevewhite8161]

Such a cool design. I do have a question for you though, where'd you find the cone end stock?

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Steve. That cone on my live center came with the lathe. It is the same as the Oneway live center. You can get one that is part of an M2 taper with a build on cone. I think Rockler sells them. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@paulsandeen2754]

Nice looking piece and a question getter of, what is it?

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Paul. Sort of like the Femisphere I turned. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@NBCRGraphicDesign]

Wunderbar! I wonder if using a Forstner bit while you were still in the "block stage" could give you part of the fillets you need? It would also reduce some of the square corners on each "tube". It would require 4 bores from two faces of the cube. If I ever get caught up I might try one. There is an Australian turner that did some similar items-- he later bleached his final turnings so they looked like bones or plant stems. LOTS of possibilities!! What do you have for a spindle sander at home? Cheers!! I start the school year next week-- #44 and hopefully my last!

[@ThePapa1947]

Hi Dave, I see what you are talking about with the Forstner bit. I would require the cubic to be perfectly square and the holes to be dead on. So that said I would put it in my CNC mill and program those locations. But before that I would put it in my 4th axis(which I made) I cut the whole part. My spindle sander is a cheap one from the box store. I would like one we had in the pattern shop. Big and had a tilting spindle instead of the table like where I served my apprenticeship. But it was well built. Wow hope you get to retire after this year. Take care, Gary

[@davidchetcuti1356]

Cool turning. It might be a bit easier to turn something like this on a mandrel. Can you tell us where to find the drill press hold down clamp? Thanks.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks David. If I was in production of something like this I would make a mandrel. But basically I did have one. Longer on the headstock end and I could have turned it from that end also. You can some times find them on Ebay but this model is not being made anymore. There are other brands though.

[@DPerney1]

As my mom would say, “That’s nifty noo noo.”

[@ThePapa1947]

Well thank her for me, Gary

[@glencrandall7051]

Cool turning. Does it have a use?🙂🙂

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Glen! I guess like many of my turnings they are for looking at.

[@kenbrewer2322]

Not really sure what it is but I would like to know more about this. Is this a game that you played when you were younger think it looks pretty cool well done Gary thank you for the video.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Ken. The game was called "JACKS" there were little metal pieces shaped like this. You tossed them out on the floor and bounced a little ball. You had to pick up one of the jacks before the ball bounced again. My turning has not use other than it being a challenge to turn and a conversation piece. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@KenWmo]

And in a future installment, jacks! You could turn and thread some plugs, and thread the holes. That would make an interesting “box”. Notice I said You could…not I could 😂

[@ThePapa1947]

Well thank you Ken for a great idea. I could cut the treads on my metal lathe. Notice I said I could not I would LOL But I do like that idea 😎 Gary

[@kristikey8320]

I don't know that game. Perhaps you can demonstrate it for us?

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Kristi, In the came you toss out little metal things called jacks. Then you bounce a small ball and you have to pick up one jack and catch the ball before it lands. Not sure how good I would be anymore. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@GeraldJensen]

What's not to like!!! Every once in a while, I have to turn something different in the hope of expanding my skills.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Gerald. Also turning the same thing can get old. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@travisgreen3533]

This turning was really fun for me. I might try something like this without using a lathe. That is big talk. I had better finish all the fun and work projects I have in progress right now. Haha. I wonder what it would look like to have all the holes polished? Thanks for the fun. I have to get me and Sammy the cat up and get back to work. Haha. Have a good day.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Travis. I see no reason you could not carve one of these out. I may make another holding Mardell and sand the insides up, I think it would look great. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@laceyhansen1815]

Hi,I have the block cut and holes drilled. How far into the centre do you cut the corners? This is gonna be fun

[@ThePapa1947]

Hi Lacy, I cut so I left about 3/16" away from where the pieces at 90 degrees cross the center so I could turn a fillet and blend it all together. So if those tubes were 1 inch diameter I would stop about 3/16 from cutting into the one that crosses. Hope that makes sense. Gary

[@WoodenItBeNice]

1st😂

[@ThePapa1947]

Right on time buddy. I went to get another cup of coffee and almost missed this LOL

[@WoodenItBeNice]

@@ThePapa1947 I try to be consistent

[@gabrielc6252]

9:00 or rough sandpaper

[@ThePapa1947]

Yes rough sandpaper is a good idea as well😎