Wood Turning - A Passive Phone Speaker From A Lump of Wood!

In this video I had some fun turning a passive speaker from a lump of cypress that was lying around.
I tested myself as I don't have a steady rest so this was on the limits that I felt comfortable turning but I am happy with the result. As always a nice learning curve to be had - what are your thoughts?
The finished used was once again Collombatti Naturals Linseed and Bees wax polish. Please note that I am not associated, endorsed or know them personally but just like the product!
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[@josecanyousee56]

You rock!

[@surfcoastwoodcraft]

Ha thank you! 🤩

[@tomislavtomasicwoodturning]

Love this thing🤗

[@surfcoastwoodcraft]

Thanks mate really appreciate that coming from someone as talented as you! :)

[@Baumscheibenkunst]

I'll have to try different sizes, shapes and wood species. This is gonna be fun.

[@surfcoastwoodcraft]

Looking at your channel and what you do you’ll be able to try making some huge sized ones of these! 😂 Can’t wait to see what you come up with!!!! 👍🏻

[@Baumscheibenkunst]

@@surfcoastwoodcraft there are some projects I need to finish first but I'll let you know 😉

[@surfcoastwoodcraft]

Looking forward to it!

[@staggdegraaff1531]

Nice. I'll be making one of those this weekend

[@surfcoastwoodcraft]

Thank you! I’d love to see what you end up with! 😀

[@brianroyle2533]

Cool design !

[@surfcoastwoodcraft]

Thank you! Glad you liked it! 😃

[@207crafts]

I bet that's a good seller at craft fairs... awesome job!!!

[@surfcoastwoodcraft]

Thanks, needs some refining but yep I’m sure it’d sell well! 😃

[@legalizefreedom4014]

Can I buy this?? 🤩👌

[@surfcoastwoodcraft]

Hey thanks for your comment and interest in this piece unfortunately it’s not for sale. 😃

[@claudepotter7763]

Pretty cool I'll b making 1 for myself thanks for sharing

[@surfcoastwoodcraft]

My pleasure! Hope yours comes out well!!!

[@claudepotter7763]

@@surfcoastwoodcraft thanks cool stuff

[@stefanaretz8136]

G'day, mate ! Brilliant idea, nicely turned. I love it , simple and functional and even pretty. Any idea, what type of wood it is ? Cheers, Stefan from northern germany

[@surfcoastwoodcraft]

Hi Stefan, thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. This was a bit of cypress that was over 100yrs old and came down during a storm we had a couple of years back.

[@stefanaretz8136]

@@surfcoastwoodcraft I'm sure, it even smells good 😌

[@jerrydempsey3490]

Clever.. 👍

[@surfcoastwoodcraft]

Thank you! 😃

[@skullz8058]

Two stereo speaker?

[@surfcoastwoodcraft]

Just a passive speaker that amplifies the sound from the phone.

[@petricabistricean1806]

Super tare 🍯🍯🍯🍯🍯🍯

[@surfcoastwoodcraft]

Thank you 😃

[@mrPauljacob]

Bro hell yes I'm totally turning me one out !!! Awesome idea and execution

[@surfcoastwoodcraft]

Thanks mate, really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment - would love to see what yours comes out like! 👍🏻

[@mrPauljacob]

@@surfcoastwoodcraft yeah man I'll have to set up a camera or two and start filming... In time, still learning

[@surfcoastwoodcraft]

Good on you. Best way to learn in my opinion is to give it a go. I’ve only been turning a couple of years now myself….every day is a school day! 😂

[@mrPauljacob]

@@surfcoastwoodcraft absolutely! I get at it every chance I get ... Subscribed

[@debbierosehoroba8377]

Excellent, really interesting process

[@surfcoastwoodcraft]

Thank you! 😊

[@williamfawkes8379]

I've been thinking about turning a wooden horn, like a bugle, and putting a trombone mouthpiece on it. I know Vikings would make horns out of wood if they couldn't find an actual horn. The mouthpiece will ensure that it will at least sound decent. That's just what I've been thinking of, and this is halfway there, just turn another section that fits together to make it twice as long.

[@surfcoastwoodcraft]

That’s a great idea! 😃

[@williamfawkes8379]

@@surfcoastwoodcraft Thanks. If you try it, a trombone mouthpiece is easier to use if you aren't a horn player. Compared to a trumpet. Oh, and I like the shape of your speaker. 👍

[@surfcoastwoodcraft]

Thank you!

[@donwong9958]

Very Cool. Great job.

[@surfcoastwoodcraft]

Thank you! 😃

[@robertcornelius3514]

Way cool.

[@surfcoastwoodcraft]

Thank you! 😃

[@bradk7462]

That looks awesome. Do you think it could be improved for better sound?

[@surfcoastwoodcraft]

Hey Brad, thanks for the comment. Yeah I’m sure with some fine tuning it could be better…..I’m guessing changing the wall thickness and depth of the hole would change the sound somewhat…. 🤔 Maybe it’s time to re-visit it and see what I can do! 😀

[@bradk7462]

@@surfcoastwoodcraft Defo time! Of all the ones I've seen on KZbin, your one looks the best and sounds the best (from what I can tell!). Hadn't thought of wall thickness, but what about hardness of wood? There was a Japanese video that picked up on using super hard wood to reflect sound better, and the science is there in guitar making. So that might improve things. Depth of hole for sure! I'd guess there's an optimal point in depth, before it gets too large. And maybe whether the back is open or closed too. Just some ideas!

[@surfcoastwoodcraft]

@@bradk7462 Awesome thank mate - really appreciate your feedback. Will look in to all of that! :)

[@larryweinberg1191]

myrtle wood that grows naturally in south coast region or oregon has fine acoustic properties.