Wood Turning - Make a Cone for your live centre & UKIWS news!

[@billk8579]

Mike, thanks for the videos you and your many fellow turners have produced. They provide excellent instruction for those new to turning as well as being entertaining.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Bill, thank you for your kind words and support, they are both much appreciated. Cheers Mike

[@jimclack2214]

Mike, Great video. I have been using a wooden cone centre for years (per Bob Hamilton) and find it great if I have to get close to the centre. No damage to my tool and easy to make a new centre if need be.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Jim, agree with you completely. Bob is sorely missed as well. Take care my friend Mike

[@geofo60]

That's a very handy accessory Mike & definitely going to find a place in my arsenal. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Geof.

[@MikeWaldt]

+geofo60 Geof Harris Glad you liked the video Geof Cheers Mike

[@cunningstunts3329]

Excellent and very useful video. Support using the tail stock for goblets, etc., is always tricky. Your gizmo will make life much easier. I think I can adapt my RDG Tools doohickey to take the cone very accurately and securely. Thanks for the tip.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Graham, glad you found it useful. Cheers Mike

[@donnicholas4713]

Mike, very cleaver tool. Very well done as are all your turnings, keep them coming!! Don

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Don, and thank you Cheers Mike

[@PaulLockwood]

A good idea Mike. I made a couple early on which just sat over my standard pointed live centre, not the best fit. However I've since bought the multi live centre from Axminster and one of the attachments is a mini face plate which would make this even easier.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Paul, I am still pondering over the Axy one, if I can source a good wood spindle tap with the correct thread size, I may well take the plunge :) Take care mate Mike

[@Nature_Reclaimed]

Brilliantly done sir! I've been struggling w/ goblets going out of true or the neck snapping during fine tuning. I believe you've got it! I'm going to try this my next day in the shop!

[@MikeWaldt]

+Nathan Rehm Thank you Nathan, let me know how you get on. Cheers Mike

[@JimsonMakes]

Great project Mike, I made one of these a year or two back and they work very well. Cheers, Jim

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Jim, glad you agree that it is a good concept. Take care Mike

[@earlrumble1692]

WOW! A great yet simple solution to a major problem. Thanks for the idea...I'll steal it for myself forthwith!

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Earl, and thank you, glad you found it useful. Steal away my friend....after all that is the point of the video :) Take care Mike

[@leksey7870]

Very fine work! Necessarily need the cone! Good Luck Mike!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Aleksey Take care Mike

[@baconsoda]

These are very useful. I made a few small ones with different shaped heads to act as 'soft touches' as Capt Eddie calls them. Cheap but effective. Best Wishes, Brendan.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Brendan, they certainly are, and you can utilise many different shapes, if you so wish. Cheers Mike

[@glenmckelvey5952]

Great idea Mike .Lots of possibilities .Cheers take care .

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Glen, it is a useful concept. Take care Mike

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Excellent tip on making that large cone. I like the grub screw idea. You might want to check on the availability of the Teknatool Nova live system. It has a lot of versatility on adapting wood tips more so than the Oneway IMHO at about half the price. I did a review video on it a while back.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Mike, and thank you my friend. I'll go and take a look at your review soon. Take care Mike

[@garrybrpwine3073]

Excellent presentation... and great music choice !!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks on both counts Garry Cheers Mike

[@jackmaravola2496]

Very nice idea Mike....! Thanks for sharing...!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Jack, glad you liked it. Cheers Mike

[@Bramsshed1913]

Great project Mike ! A very handy piece of kit and now on my list to do !! Take care mate , Bram

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Bram, and thank you. It is very useful and versatile mate. Take care Mike

[@BlindWoodTurner]

Sounds like a really handy thing for you Mike.....Thanks for the UKIWS shout-out : ) Cheers. Chris.

[@MikeWaldt]

It is very useful Chris. No worries mate...see you next weekend :) Cheers Mike

[@adamquincey4371]

Excellent... I've got the evolution live centre from Axminster which has the cone that's attached by 3/4 x 16 you thread and I've made various attachments​ and tapped them to fit... Great video... Cheers...

[@MikeWaldt]

+Adam Quincey Thanks Adam, after your comment I have one coming this week, and tap, so will be looking forward to playing around with various shop made attachments :) Cheers Mike

[@adamquincey4371]

Mike Waldt Excellent, all the best... Cheers...

[@MikeWaldt]

+Adam Quincey Thank you :)

[@harveyweeks2339]

Thanks mike for you video and update see you at ukiws

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Harvey, look forward to meeting you mate :) Take care Mike

[@hollyhavencrafts]

It's great to see things being made as a beginner I am always learning form others

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Kevin, happy to hear you found the video of some use. Take care Mike

[@theElderberryFarmer]

Nice utility project, Mike! Thanks for sharing.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Dwight, glad you found it of interest, and thanks for watching. Cheers Mike

[@michaelstratton9405]

Nice job Mike I like the idea.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Michael, and thank you, it is rather useful. Cheers Mike

[@coltaylor5878]

Good one Mike. Thanks as always for sharing. Kind Regards Col

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Col, glad you like it Cheers Mike

[@tiddlerfromtad]

A great idea - especially the screw insert. Cheers. Andrew

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Andrew, I have since added another screw, and it is now even more stable :) Cheers Mike

[@simongadoury3244]

Very good idea Mike, thanks alot for your work and ideas

[@MikeWaldt]

+SG Art Turning Thanks Simon, glad you liked it my friend. Cheers Mike

[@AsWoodTurns]

I appreciate DIY tools and tips. The difference for mine is that I thread mine onto my One Way. But this is a great way if I did not have the One Way. Alan

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Alan, ideally I would get the Oneway, but cost is a little prohibitive to the UK. Thanks for watching my friend. Take care Mike

[@berniesr]

Another very interesting and helpful video thanks Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

+Bernie Stefan-Rasmus Thank you Bernie, glad you found it of some use. Cheers Mike

[@woodturningwithDave]

hi mike Great idea Great video see you at ukiws

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi David, and thank you. Looking forward to meeting you at UKIWS mate :) Cheers Mike

[@KostasAnnikasDeftereos]

great idea !! i really like the TAPE technic that you use the last time !!! and this extra support will make it more secure !!! one day try to make also ball supports !!! i think will be interesting !!!

[@MikeWaldt]

+Kostas Annikas Deftereos Thank you Kostas Cheers Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

+Kostas Annikas Deftereos Thank you Kostas Cheers Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

+Kostas Annikas Deftereos Thank you Kostas Cheers Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

+Kostas Annikas Deftereos Thank you Kostas Cheers Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

+Kostas Annikas Deftereos Thank you Kostas Cheers Mike

[@colinchalmers1099]

Nice tip Mike,thanks for sharing, cheers Colin.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Colin, glad you found it of some use mate. Cheers Mike

[@HeathKnuckles_Tasty_Timber]

Excellent info Mike! 👌🤘 Have a great day!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Heath, and you too my friend. Take care Mike

[@geoffspierling3206]

Hi Mike I've bought the taps for the revolve centre and was thinking of going down that route, I'll let you know how I get on. Thanks for the video as always great show.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Geoff Spierling I'd be very interested to know Geoff Cheers Mike

[@martkt10]

Great video Mike as always

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Mart. Cheers Mike

[@gunterschone8402]

Nice video, Mike. I have seen that you have solved your chuck with a water pump tongs. I made a ring of cardboard (about 2 mm thick), inside the diameter of the chuck holder and outside diameter slightly bigger than the diameter of the chuck. The cardboard then looks like a "large cardboard washer". With me holds the chuck and I can solve it with the hand.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Gunter, and your solution sounds like a good one too :) Thanks for watching, and your input. Take care Mike

[@gunterschone8402]

But there is such a platform (You Tube, etc.) there.

[@glennnord2605]

very good tool , I can see that i will have too make one .

[@guygroulx2085]

Mike, I very much enjoy watching your channel, good teacher, super vice projects. Thanks you for all that. This is the first time that I see you cutting a circle using this bandsaw jig. Would you happen to have a video showing how to build this jig..... looks easy, fast and more important "safe". Thanks youy

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Guy, and thank you. Here is the link to the jig build video, hope you find it of use :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnLUaJKkd9WIqLs Take care Mike

[@GordonRock1]

Great video and, as always, an awesome idea! Thanks for sharing, Mike. Take care, .....Gord

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Gord, that is much appreciated my friend. Take care Mike

[@JimmiePorterAtStuartArts]

A great tip Mike. Just added this to my project list. Thanks for sharing!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Jimmie, glad you found it useful. Cheers Mike

[@russpury]

Would a couple additional screws and inserts reduce vibration? Nice job as always

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Russell, I have actually since added an extra one, and it works well, thanks for the input and watching. Cheers Mike

[@jeffoldham3466]

great idea mike,,,i have been needing one,,im going to try and make it,,,,i noticed your chucks,,what kind are they,,

[@MikeWaldt]

+jeff oldham Thanks Jeff, they are all from Axminster, the Evolution SK114, the Clubman, and the Goliath (no longer available). Cheers Mike

[@tomasarguinzoni9022]

Very nice idea thank you for sharing.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Tomas, glad you liked it Cheers Mike

[@MrTedbird]

The Axminster Multi Head Revolving tail stock is threaded 3/4 x 16 so Threaded Cones could be made with a Tap

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Ted, I actually have since got the Axy Multi Head, and it's great. But, not bragging but one of my subscribers actually sent me the Oneway, so now I have two :) Sorry if this sounds a bit big headed, but I am so honoured to have recieved it I feel I have to say. Thanks for the tip, and your support. Take care Mike

[@nedcramdon1306]

Nice work! Glad I found your videos.Thanks.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Ned, I hope you enjoy my channel my friend. Take care Mike

[@arturoverde3807]

Hi Mike as always,a good video with plenty of info,now a question. I am finding it very difficult to purchase sanding sealer in Spain and companies in UK will not ship liquids to here,Is there a wax type paste that would do the same and where could i get it from?...... if you know of any it would be great .Thanks.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Arturo, I'm afraid I can't help you, as I have no idea what is available in your Country. Sorry I can't be more help to you. Cheers Mike

[@arturoverde3807]

Thanks for the reply,cheers.

[@neco777777]

Thanks for sharing! PS: I haven't tried that but wouldn't it be possible to use rubber bands attached to several pins around the cone and the bowl of the goblet instead?! Might work to create a contant pull, I think. Just a thought ...

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Necati, your suggestion is a good one, and I will try it out sometime, thanks for your input, much appreciated. Cheers Mike

[@More-Space-In-Ear]

Another great video to learn from Mike, cheers my friend. Just one novice question if I may....the shape of the cone will always be a set shape for the goblets, what will you do if you want a different lip design?……would you change the cone shape or something else?? I hope that makes sense...

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Marc. If the cone I have made here doesn't suit a particular piece, then without much work, a new one can be turned :) No question is ever a "novice" question, all questions are relevant, and important, how else do we learn? Take care...and keep asking questions ;) Mike

[@More-Space-In-Ear]

Cheers Mike....very true and I'm learning a lot 👍🏼😊

[@jeffoldham3466]

gotta make me one mike,,,it really would help on a goblet,,,how would someone get one of your stickers or do you have extra ones

[@MikeWaldt]

+jeff oldham Hi Jeff, they are sre handy addition. If you PM me your address I'll get some in the post for you. Cheers Mike

[@dragisastojkovic3247]

Hi MIke , Great idea ... Now I can do more with great ease...Please , if it is not much to ask , can I send you photos of my " work" ... I started this hobby watching you ... SO if you could give me some advice... Thank you againregardsgile

[@MikeWaldt]

+dragisa stojkovic Thank you Dragisa. I would be very interested in seeing your work, you can send me a PM with a link :) Cheers Mike

[@alansimpson596]

Great idea Mike so many thanks. I won't be at the UKIWS on 15-16 July but will see you as always in Paris on 14 July for the Bastille Day parade. I'm told the new French Pres Macron is keen to meet former Legionairres such as ourselves:-).

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Alan, that is a great shame regarding UKIWS, however we can have a few beers on the Friday in Paris!! ;) Take care my friend Mike

[@rimar2000]

Great video, very useful. What is the name of the piece you show and install at minute 6:34?

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Osvaldo, we call it a threaded insert, and you can get them in different thread sizes. here is a link to one of many sellers on E bay, this is not necessarily the cheapest, you'll have to shop around, but it will give you an idea of what they are. Hope this helps. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/M4-M5-M6-M8-M10-THREADED-HEX-DRIVE-FIXING-TYPE-D-WOOD-INSERT-NUTS-ALL-SIZES-/321618140748 Cheers Mike

[@rimar2000]

Thanks, Mike. I live in Argentina, here is not easy to get some "rare" things. Sometimes I buy cheap supplies and tools to AliExpress (China).

[@arturoverde3807]

Once again dam brilliant info , Thanks Mike,bye the way ---just how many chucks have you got---lol,,stay safe.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Artro, I have three ... soon to be another addition too ;) Cheers Mike

[@garymccoy2888]

Thanks Mike. Appreciate you.

[@MikeWaldt]

My pleasure Gary, and thank you. Take care Mike

[@feu696]

verry nice thx for the tip mike

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you, and my pleasure :) Cheers Mike

[@ianchappell4199]

A question aside....What glue gun do you use please????

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Ian, it is the Bosch PKP 18E, I've had it at least 5 years, and it still does the job ... hope I'm not tempting fate saying that out loud ;) Cheers Mike

[@ianchappell4199]

May it 'Live long and prosper' cheers Mike, from an old 'Trekkie'........

[@nickdispensa9762]

thank you I will make one

[@MikeWaldt]

My pleasure, you'll find them very useful I assure you Nick :) Cheers Mike

[@GeraldJensen]

Not sure of UK availability, but Woodtek makes a live center that is essentially a duplicate of the OneWay ... sells for about US$70. Doesn't have the array of attachments the OneWay has, but is 3/4" x 10tpi so you can easily thread your own cones and fixtures. See: woodworker.com/woodtek-live-center-2mt-mssu-159-164.asp

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks for the information Gerald, much appreciated, will take a look. Take care Mike

[@robertevans6481]

Great idea...had to watch it over a few times to get the just of the tool..yea brain is slow today....lol

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Robert....you're not alone with the slow brain mate....trust me! ;) Take care, and thanks for watching. Mike

[@hobbyturner6634]

Does that mean you wont lose any more tennis balls????????

[@MikeWaldt]

Perish the thought Adrian, this is just an alternative.:) Take care Mike

[@jonder67]

Very helpful that Mike. Now where's that cat? ;-)

[@MikeWaldt]

+John Currie Lol John, and thank you Cheers Mike

[@hansbindslev]

Very god, I did the same...

[@alanmullock381]

Sometimes, simple is best! at least that's what the wife says! lol😆😆

[@MikeWaldt]

Lol....bit like my wife too Alan...and thank you. Cheers Mike

[@arturoverde3807]

You make them sound like children,I bet you have names for them,lol

[@MikeWaldt]

Lol ... I suppose you're actually right ... but no names for them ... honest! ;) Take care Mike