wood turning a goblet from a scrap (4×4)

Wood turning a goblet from a scrap 4x4. This new wood turning video is turning a 4x4 into a goblet that I sold for $30.00. I found the 4x4 on the side of the road. Goblets are a fun wood turning project. A great wood turning project for beginners. The most difficult part is doing the inside. Good practice for end grain hollowing.
I hope you enjoy/enjoyed watching the video. please give a thumbs up if you enjoyed it. consider subscribing and,
leave a comment and let me know what you think.
Thanks, Rc woodturning.

[@TommyGreen-ng2ij]

You are the first turner that I have subscribed to. I have watched many on u-tube. I am 78 years old and just bought my first lathe. When I was 13 my grandfather had me turning out legs and supprt pieces for his straight back and latter back rocking chairs. I have decided to try again, being a teenager I should have paid more attention. I am really interested to know the contents of your conditioner. and one other question. How do I keep my tenon of the piece I am working on in the chuck. No matter how hard I tighten it it comes out. Than you in advance. Great work by the way.

[@RcWoodturning]

Well thank you Tommy! I feel honored! I appreciate that! The bottle is my mix of friction polish. I mix 2 parts shellac, and 1 part each of denatured alcohol and either mineral oil or boiled linseed oil. You can also use other oils like walnut oil. On the jaws of your chuck there is a dovetail angle. You want to make that same angle on the tenon of the wood so they match. Also close your jaws then open them slightly so there is a little space between the jaws. No more then 1/4 inch. That's the diameter you want the tenon. I make my tenons about 3/8 of an inch long. I hope that helps. Let me know if you have more questions. Thanks for the sub and watching.🙏

[@kimfields3855]

The wood you are turning, you call it construction lumber, does that mean the lumber is Pressured treated? I was advised to never use pressure treated lumber. Is your wood pressured treated?

[@RcWoodturning]

It's regular wood. Not pressure treated.

[@stephenjenkins1102]

Superb, and the first one of these I've seen where the inside wasn't drilled, but you did use my nemesis... the skew.

[@RcWoodturning]

Glad you liked it!

[@spiritwynd]

Beautiful shape! I definitely need practice with the end grain! I might just have to make one of them too!

[@RcWoodturning]

Thank you Heather. There's lots of videos on turning end grain. I may do one sometime. Thank you.

[@BAILEYWOODWORKS]

I really love watching spindle turning! Great skew work!

[@RcWoodturning]

Thank you. I used to hate the skew. Now I love it.

[@carpinteriaycreacionesmend4889]

Excelente trabajo 👌 saludos

[@RcWoodturning]

Thank you. I appreciate that 🙏.

[@fiveminutebushcraft4759]

Question, why do you put stain on the inside before it’s all finished why not finish it then stain it all?

[@RcWoodturning]

It can be done either way. I've just always done it this way.

[@fiveminutebushcraft4759]

@@RcWoodturning huh interesting I’ve just never seen it done this way before

[@RobBrandtWoodturning]

It looks like you and the skew are old friends, while I am still getting to know mine. Your goblet looks great. Do you have any suggestions for food safe finishes that are durable? I am still trying to find something other than walnut oil and wax. Keep well, Rob

[@RcWoodturning]

Thank you Rob. I had my problems with the skew until I understood how to use it. Learning the skew is all about using the bevel. As far as a durable food safe finish, I use shellac. I mix it as a friction polish. Equal parts of shellac, mineral oil, and denatured alcohol. You could use walnut oil if you want a darker finish. It's quick and easy and leaves a nice finish. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. Rus.

[@blackhorse2947]

Ich bin begeistert, ..Jawohl

[@RcWoodturning]

Thank you 🙏.

[@myhoneyshandmade1077]

Nice work. I have done several end grain grain vases. They are easier foe me with ez tools hollower.

[@RcWoodturning]

Thanks. That's a good tool to use.

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Nice looking goblet

[@RcWoodturning]

Thank you.

[@doityourselfjim7368]

Was that mineral oil that mineral oil that gave it a shiny look? I just bought a lathe and made a goblet, but the mineral oil just looks dull with no shine to it and I wanted to know what would be safe to use and give it the shine? Great work and it look beautiful!

[@RcWoodturning]

Thank you. I use mineral oil mixed with shellac and denatured alcohol. The shellac give it the shine.

[@glencrandall7051]

Nicely done. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@RcWoodturning]

Thank you Glen! Appreciate you watching!

[@ScenicCityWoodturning]

That looks very nice! Especially for a 4x4! Great job, Rc. Where do you sell your pieces?

[@RcWoodturning]

Thank you. Most of what I sell is local. I sell to a restaurant and a floral shop. I've been getting special requests from some of their customers. I'm not trying to sell to much because I don't have that much time to commit at the moment. Thanks for watching. Rc.

[@ScenicCityWoodturning]

@@RcWoodturning I may have already asked you that before, it's getting harder to keep track. lol

[@RcWoodturning]

I know what you mean. I keep going to my shop because I can't remember if I locked the door. LOL

[@hacewplayz7729]

Beautiful goblet!

[@RcWoodturning]

Thank you. I appreciate that.

[@denvermiller3780]

What’s the stuff in the bottle?

[@RcWoodturning]

Friction polish.

[@denvermiller3780]

@@RcWoodturning thanks I use beeswax’s

[@RcWoodturning]

@@denvermiller3780 beeswax is good. I use it over the friction polish on some of my projects.

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Rus, Lovely looking goblet and from FOG Wood as well. Take care mate. Cheers, Huw

[@RcWoodturning]

Thanks Huw. I've been meaning to ask. What is the meaning of FOG wood?

[@WoodenItBeNice]

@@RcWoodturning Found On the Ground

[@RcWoodturning]

Thanks. Now I don't feel so dumb.

[@WoodenItBeNice]

@@RcWoodturning I did as well when I asked. LOL

[@RcWoodturning]

I have some driftwood. I guess that would be FOB wood?

[@normakers5632]

Beautiful! Nice job!

[@RcWoodturning]

Thank you Norm 🙏. I appreciate that.

[@kingartsbrasil]

Fantástico

[@RcWoodturning]

Thank you! Appreciate you watching!

[@Woodturningwithbarry]

Lovely goblet mate well done 👏

[@RcWoodturning]

Thanks Barry. I appreciate that. 🙏

[@josephcraft2845]

Cool

[@RcWoodturning]

Thank you. I appreciate it.

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Nice one

[@RcWoodturning]

Thanks Doug. I appreciate that.

[@glennprovenzano1837]

nice

[@RcWoodturning]

Thank you Glenn.

[@stevewest8308]

What do you use to burn your groove

[@RcWoodturning]

@@stevewest8308 I use bailing wire.

[@rottiwoodturning6184]

Perfect!!

[@RcWoodturning]

Thank you.