Wood Turning - A Snowman

[@jimfredrick5064]

Mike, having a cuppa to start the morning and watched this. I realised I'm sitting here with a big smile on my face so you've started my day off nicely! Thanks & best to you! Jim

[@MikeWaldt]

+Jim Fredrick Glad to have spread a little enjoyment your way Jim, and thanks for watching mate. Take care Mike

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

I've turned snowman ornaments before, but now I see I've got to start all over and turn some Christmasman ornaments. Great video! Thanks for posting.

[@MikeWaldt]

+RickTurns Thanks Rick, a little hint....Christmas Men are a completely different method of turning, compared to your average Snowman!!! ;) Just thought you'd like to know. Take care, and thanks for watching. Mike

[@spwoodart]

Nice. I like the detailed work and the steady hand. As always, enjoy your videos. Thanks.

[@MikeWaldt]

+SP Wood Art Thanks for you kind words, I really appreciate it. Take care Mike

[@peterstewart9376]

Nice "Christmas man", Mike! I thought it was just permanent marker work with the buttons and eyes at first, but I'm really impressed with the detail work you put into the christmas man. Great job, Peter

[@MikeWaldt]

+Peter Matthew Thanks Peter, your kind words are much appreciated. Take care Mike

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Mike, first I thought your tool work was top notch. Especially the skew. I also liked the snowy texture on the snowman. Very realistic. I love doing snowmen and this will be another design I can draw from. Thanks Sam

[@MikeWaldt]

+WYOMINGWOODTURNER Thank you Sam, your kind words are much appreciated my friend. I saw an article in the UK Woodturning magazine years ago, that gave me the inspiration for the texturing....but I can't for the life of me remember who did the article! Take care Mike

[@CarlJacobson]

lMAO You had me cracking up! Great little Christmas "dude" ;) Thanks for entering the challenge Mike. Take care, Carl

[@MikeWaldt]

+Carl Jacobson Happy to have made you smile Carl, love the term "Christmas Dude" as well :) Cheers Mike

[@wotstaylor]

Hi Mike, what a great, fun video, love the little Christmas man, look forward to seeing you next June.

[@MikeWaldt]

+brian taylor Thanks Brian, glad you enjoyed it. I too am really looking forward to meeting you mate. Take care Mike

[@icespeckledhens]

I love your little Snowman, very simple but highly effective thanks

[@MikeWaldt]

+icespeckledhens Thank you Sir, I do "simple" best....it fits my character best, or so my wife keeps telling me ;) Cheers Mike

[@WoodsleeSummercraftwoodturning]

Well it's great to be able to laugh at yourself, great little project, love the nose, good luck in the Christmas ornament challenge 2015, I still have to decide what to make, I've a couple ideas now, take care, Rob

[@MikeWaldt]

+Woodslee Summercraft Thanks Rob, if you can't have a laugh now and then....what's the point :) Cheers Mike

[@jimrobb6325]

Christmas Man? It's-no-man. Well done. Best ever Intro

[@MikeWaldt]

+Jim Robb Thanks Jim, glad you enjoyed it :) Cheers Mike

[@alansimpson596]

Lovely work Mike. I've already purchased my tickets for the symposium. Best wishes, Alan.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Alan Simpson Thanks Alan, appreciate it mate. Great news, I'm really looking forward to finally meeting you....oh no hang on we served in the Legion together didn't we....my memory is not what it used to be :) take care Mike

[@BlindWoodTurner]

Nice video Mike and the bloopers were great !! Best of luck in the challenge my friend. Love to Mu !! Chris.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Christopher Fisher Thanks Chris...what bloopers! ;) Love to the crew Cheers Mike

[@fredgraber9385]

Great entertainment Mike. As always, great to see you turning. Cute little ornament. Also, cograts on the success of your event to this point. Thanks for sharing my friend, Fred

[@MikeWaldt]

+Fred Graber Hi Fred, glad you had a chuckle mate, and thanks for your kind words and support. Take care Mike

[@IanMaude]

I thoroughly enjoyed the Mike :) Thanks for leaving the outtake in, I had a good chuckle! We all take ourselves too seriously at times and it added to the video for me. The 'Christmas Man' looks great and obviously, we will never mention this again.... any of us..... honest ;)

[@MikeWaldt]

+Ian Maude Glad you had a laugh Ian. I know I can rely on your impeccable discretion, not to mention "Christmas Man" ever again....not! Thanks for watching, and you incredible support. Cheers Mike

[@MonteTurner]

Nice looking Christmasman!! Well done as usual!

[@MikeWaldt]

+Monte Turner Thanks Monte, appreciate it. Take care Mike

[@TheTinyTrailerWorkshop]

Christmas Man Sid! Good entry... the criteria was to have fun! ;>) Thanks for sharing Larry

[@MikeWaldt]

+The Tiny Trailer Workshop Thanks Larry, I certainly had a laugh...that's for sure. take care my friend Mike

[@SteveTwoodturning]

Great job on the Christmas man Mike !! Looks brilliant mate !! Good luck in the competition.....

[@MikeWaldt]

+Templeboy Turnings Thanks Steve. Nice to be civil to each other for a change! ;) Cheers Mike

[@richardcoyle8091]

Mike as Carl said below Great Christmas Dude. I need to give that a try. Keep up the good work. Love watching you turn.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Richard Coyle Lol, thanks Richard, appreciate it mate. Cheers Mike

[@markchoitz443]

Nice work Mike. Can't blame a guy for getting into the eggnog a little early. Love the cheer and the laughs. The textured paint is a great idea. I think your project turned out great. Any child would love to find that in their stocking come Christmas morning. Thanks for the idea.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Mark Choitz Thanks for your kind words Mark, I wish I had been at the eggnog........I would have had a good excuse for the bloopers then :) Take care Mike

[@danielharrison780]

Hi mike great snow man, just a quick thank you for all your videos really helped me get in to this great hobby got my 1st video up its not brilliant but there's always room for improovment. Thanks again and I like the textured paint effect . Happy turning 😃

[@MikeWaldt]

+Daniel Harrison Thanks Daniel, glad that your into turning now as well, I hope you enjoy your new found passtime :) Take care Mike

[@KkmakeUkv]

I really like your Christmas Man! Good luck in the challange. See you in June!

[@MikeWaldt]

+KK Make Thanks Karol, looking forward to meeting you my friend. Take care Mike

[@stevebrown1132]

That is one great "Christmas Man" Mike! I like it!

[@MikeWaldt]

+Steve Brown Thanks Steve, I'm glad you like it mate. Cheers Mike

[@malcolmminshull7729]

again another nice one Mike looked like fun to turn,best wishes Malcolm

[@MikeWaldt]

+malcolm minshull Thanks malcolm....you can safely say I had a laugh or two...or three...or ;) Take care Mike

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Well Mike, I think November is a bit early to start hitting the christmas booze ( deffinately a tipsy giggle that one) Great little project with the snowman, lovely carrot nose. The only improvement I would make would be painting the end of the scarf down the front/side. Good luck with the syposium ( must be a lot of work but well worth it ) All my very best................Andy

[@MikeWaldt]

+Andy Paramore Thanks Andy, and a very good idea with the scarf, i might well add that feature on the next one I do. Thanks for the good wishes for the Symposium too. Any chance you'll be going? Take care Mike

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Yeah Mike I would love to go but Coventry is a long way from Cornwall. I will have to convince my wife to let me come out to play

[@scottpskating]

Great little snowman (Christmas Man) Mike, turned out really cool! Such a professional intro as well ;)

[@MikeWaldt]

+scott partington Thanks Scott, appreciate it my friend. Take care Mike

[@GordonRock1]

Great project, Mike. I always learn something from your videos, Mike. Believe it or not I had never heard of a Christmas Man before. Maybe we just don't have them here in Canada. You guys in England sure have some cool things. Thanks for the great project and a good laugh, too. Take care, Mike! .....Gord

[@MikeWaldt]

+Gord Rock Thanks Gord, I can't believe you've never heard of them, they are very common in Wales, from whence I came originally came.....lol ;0. Happy to have given you a laugh or two. Take care Mike

[@TheShavingWoodWorkshop]

Love the intro Mike - Great entry :-)

[@MikeWaldt]

+The ShavingWood Workshop Thank you Sir, i appreciate it. Take care Mike

[@Bramsshed1913]

LoL Mike I thought you had been on the Christmas spirits a bit early ;)You had me laughing along with you ...very infectious mate!(its nice to have a good old laugh) Great video and he's a cheeky looking chappie. Good luck with "Syd" in the competition ! Good to see you back on the lathe!! All the best Bram

[@MikeWaldt]

+Brams shed Thanks Bram, glad you had a laugh mate....even though it was at my expense! ;) Take care Mike

[@desrobp]

Simple look, but I like it a lot. I like the white acrylic texturing tip. Another project to try out. Thanks

[@MikeWaldt]

+Paul DesRoberts Thank you Paul Cheers Mike

[@ruthstratton7757]

Thanks for this Mike, Tom has now challenged me to have a go at a Christmas ornament ! I may have a problem remembering how things work!

[@TheLittleGardenShedWorkshop]

Great little Christmas ornament Mike, good luck in the competition, And thanks for all your hard work with the symposium. I’m off now to make a Christmas man. LOL Best wishes Harry

[@MikeWaldt]

+The Little Garden Shed Workshop Thanks Harry, glad you like him mate, one things for sure....for years to come I'll chuckle when I look at him :) Take care Mike

[@larover90]

Very well done Mike keep up the good work and looking forward to the ukiws Cheers Ian

[@MikeWaldt]

+ian mills Thanks Ian, I really hope that I get to meet you in person mate. Take care Mike

[@larover90]

I will look out for you and introduce my self and my father too you

[@MikeWaldt]

+ian mills That my friend will be an honour :)

[@larover90]

It sure will be

[@MikeWaldt]

+ian mills I meant for me mate by the way ;)

[@artfulgloves]

Beautiful snowman! :)

[@MikeWaldt]

+PolishWoodturner Thank you Sir Cheers Mike

[@henrywatton4083]

Enjoyed the video. Thanks, man

[@MikeWaldt]

+Henry Watton Glad you did Henry. Cheers Mike

[@teamwild_UK]

Lovely "Christmas Man" Mike. :) Cheers, Ben

[@MikeWaldt]

+TeamWild Thanks Ben, appreciate it. Take care Mike

[@matt3642]

Would love to thank you Mike day after watching this video 8am uk time to 2pm I was in the wood shop making my very own "Christmas man"

[@MikeWaldt]

+mathew capel Hi Mathew, glad to have inspired you to make your own :). I think "Christmas Man" could be the new Yuletide buzz word....lol. Take care Mike

[@oaksho]

Great job Mike I'm not going to mention the C-------s M-n thing! I know you have been under so much pressure organising the UKIWs and I for one am very grateful for the hard work you guy's have put into it and I'm really looking forward to the event. >>>> CHRISTMAS MAN

[@MikeWaldt]

+oaksho LMAO Tony, I know I can trust you never to mention it again.....no I can't....can I? Looking forward to seeing you there mate, actually very much indeed, despite the fact I know for a fact the p!££ will be taken in large quantities :) Take care mate Mike

[@dylanbennett5852]

Great video, sir! Love this kind of art! I hope to get into wood work and knife making one day.. happy holidays from the USA:)

[@MikeWaldt]

+Dylan Bennett Thanks Dylan. Cheers Mike

[@yuvallahav]

I'm telling you, those Christmas man are a shifty bunch.... :) Great video for a great ornament!! I'll be promoting your event in my next video, it was too late to push it in the ornament video, I'm sorry!! Thanks again for sharing Mike!

[@MikeWaldt]

+Yuval Lahav You're right there Yuval, and thank you. I'm off in a half hour or so to catch up on video watching, and yours will be among the first I assure you. Thanks also for your support with the Symposium, much appreciated my friend. Take care Mike

[@yuvallahav]

I've got about 40 videos waiting in my mailbox to be watched, I'm in that position where you watch 5 videos hoping to cut the list down only to refresh your mail to see new 8 videos... :)

[@DanielVilarino]

Hi Mike! Great video dear friend! I have to try doing some of those Christmas Men some time LOL! I enjoyed the intro very much! I can't tell you how many times I have to make an intro sometimes, particularly in English! But also in Spanish, there are times when you just do not get it right no matter what! Thanks the heavens for editing! LOL! I loved the Snowman, very nice touch with the padauk nose and the white splashing with the brush. So, finally got to turn some padauk or padouk, how did you like it, did you see how nice it comes out of the tool? Good luck in the challenge! I still have to make an entry, I am traveling and will be kind of short of time, let's see. Cheers! Daniel PD. The symposium page looks better and better! Cheers again! Daniel

[@MikeWaldt]

+Daniel Vilarino Hi Daniel, Christmas Men are all the rage now you know....lol ;). The padouk was only tiny, but I can tell it is going to be an enjoyable turn, when I get the bowl eventually. Thanks for your kind words and support with the Symposium, your shout out was excellent, really appreciated my friend. Take care Mike

[@55EHR]

Great intro. Nice Christmasman.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Edward Reed Thanks Edward :) Cheers Mike

[@matt3642]

Love sid great little project I was hoping for a Christmas song to join the video haha keep it up mike I love all your videos just great especially this one at the beginning ! Not many turners in my area wish people would see what a great a great hobby it is and give it a go I'm always out on my lathe never turn anything as good as this thou but it's fun !

[@MikeWaldt]

+mathew capel Thanks Mathew, although I'm Welsh I'm one of the ones that CAN'T sing.....lol. Cheers Mike

[@Skooty68]

Great little Chrismasman that Mike,Looks suspiciously like a Snowman to me though :o) Atb Scott

[@MikeWaldt]

+MrSkooty1968 Hi Scott, they are not the same I assure you, but the differences are hard to spot ;) Take care Mike

[@MARKBaid]

Great Christmas Man Mike. I was laughing so hard watching you laugh. Great fun and Congrats again on the symposium. I'll be mentioning it on my channel too. Take care my friend and do a kindness Mark

[@MikeWaldt]

+MARK Baid Glad you enjoyed it Mark, and thanks for the good wishes for the Symposium. Take care Mike

[@Delaney001]

Great video Mike. How did you turn the buttons? Was it a similar process to the nose?

[@MikeWaldt]

+Stephen Delaney Thanks Stephen, that annoyed me that I messed up with the camera. I chucked up a piece of African Blackwood, about 5" long and about 1" square, and turned the buttons working down the blank toward the headstock, parting off the button when complete, then working down the blank. Hope I explained that OK ;) Take care Mike

[@Delaney001]

+Mike Waldt that makes perfect sense. Cheers

[@enyafanjt]

Christmas Man sounds like a great horror movie character. Goes around empty-ish mall parking lots stabbing people with a sharpened jumbo candy cane. Love the texturing idea, and those buttons are extremely difficult to make (I tried). PS heard anything from Robbie? I haven't heard his name for your symposium.

[@MikeWaldt]

+James Templeton Lol James, I like your thinking mate, and thank you. Haven't heard from Robbie in a while my friend. Take care Mike

[@phantm24]

love it, nice work, I think a two piece snowman looks better than a three piece, dont know why

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you, I tend to agree with you :) Cheers Mike

[@robertlunsford9563]

Fine looking Christmas Man! I enjoyed your video. On another subject, Robbie the woodturner hasn't posted a video for about 3 months. Is his health worse or his dad's? I know hep is not your next door neighbor, but we across the pond are even farther. Thanks for your videos.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Robert Lunsford Thanks Robert, I appreciate it. I'm afraid I cannot shed any light on Robbie's absence, he certainly sorely missed on KZbin. Take care Mike

[@leonbritton3429]

How do you turn a christmas --- man ???

[@MikeWaldt]

+Leon Britton No idea Leon.....but I just had to try....lol Take care matey. Mike

[@trevsutton8185]

Great video Mike! I love it when somebody looses it like that, well done for keeping that in the vid, so so funny !!.. Sid the " Christmas man" looks great, I've just finished carving a couple myself , I try to do a couple each year for family and friends , if I can find your email address I'll send you a couple of photos! Great vid keep up the good work Mike . Trev

[@MikeWaldt]

+Trev Sutton Thanks Trev, trouble is I lose it all the time mate!! love to see your too :) Take care Mike

[@trevsutton8185]

Hi Mike, hope I found the right email address , have just sent you some pics! Regards Trev

[@charliemooney5742]

Nice snowman mike it is good to giggle now & again Irish Charlie

[@MikeWaldt]

+charlie Mooney Thanks Charlie...you're right there my friend :) Cheers Mike

[@its_hammer_time3694]

Nice work sir!

[@MikeWaldt]

+NBRwoodturning Thank you, much appreciated. Cheers Mike

[@bradturbo44]

Nice job mike take care john.

[@MikeWaldt]

+bradturbo44 Thanks John, appreciate it mate Cheers Mike

[@michaelthomas4640]

LOL. That was awesome.

[@robertkutz]

mike nice turning . bob

[@MikeWaldt]

+Robert Kutz Thanks Robert take care Mike

[@Wackywoodworks]

Yah christmas man looks like a ... lol

[@MikeWaldt]

+Wacky Wood Works Glad you like him Wacky. Cheers Mike