Wood Turning - No Chuck ... No Problem! #2 A Lidded Box

I turn a lidded box, with lined up grain without a chuck. The second video in this three part mini series No Chuck ... No Problem!
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[@99andycat]

Lovely simple execution of something 'complicated' with many steps. Great video.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Andrew much appreciated.

[@fredfabre695]

My next project is a box and this is an excellent video to get me started. Thanks Mike. Always greats video instructions .

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad to be of some assistance Fred.

[@kubaholy6007]

I don't have a chuck and was wandering how to turn a box without one, now i know. Your videos are a massive help to get the techniques right, much appreciated. Thanks

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad to be of service Kuba ;) Take care and thanks for watching Cheers Mike

[@michaellionart4841]

Excellent thank you. Speshully for us newbies who are currently chuckless.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Michael glad you found it of interest.

[@ty.process]

This is so helpful. A chuck just isn't feasible in the budget right now and this really is very useful, thank you!

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad to be of service Ty, and thanks for watching. Cheers Mike

[@demolaynick]

I just wanted to take a minute and say thank you so much for doing this series. I am new to wood turning, my wife just got me a lathe for our anniversary about a month ago. It is small and I only have 3 tools for now. I have done a few projects so far but I haven't tackled anything that would require a chuck (jacobs or jawed). I have been watching your videos and I really enjoy them. I just wanted to let you know I really appreciate you providing me with a digital apprenticeship! You are amazing :)

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Nick, and thank you so much for your very kind words. I am really happy to hear you say that some of my videos are of some help to you. Enjoy your new found hobby mate. Take care Mike

[@alanrouse8301]

Nice job. I knew some of the hints, but a lot I haven't heard of. Being "home-schooled", or self taught, I appreciate all the help and hints I can get. Thanks!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Alan, glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers Mike

[@gilbertbesnard]

Great video again Mike. What I like the most is that it's clear and straight to the point. Cheers!

[@MikeWaldt]

thanks Gilbert, much appreciated Take care Mike

[@richbooth9030]

I am a new a bowl turning who finds your style on the videos excellent ! thanks

[@MikeWaldt]

+Rich Booth Thank you for your kind words Rich. Cheers Mike

[@scottpetrie8707]

Nicely done. Grain match is great.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Scott Cheers Mike

[@More-Space-In-Ear]

As always, great tips & tricks. Thanks Mike, always giving us winners 😊👍🏼

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Marc, much appreciated Cheers Mike

[@cunningstunts3329]

Great video, Mike. A good direction for new turners. We've got a number of guys who getting fed up with chopping away twixt centres, but are wary of the next step of getting a chuck. There's always the dilemma of affordability, which chuck and how to use it. I think we can all tell stories of pieces flying out of the chuck like presents from Kim Jong Un. Maybe using your method is a useful first step from between centres turning before moving up to a chuck? It might also help novices understand the different ways that lathe tools should be used when the work is held differently. Good one, Mike.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Graham, appreciate your kind words of support. Take care mate Mike

[@andrewmcwhinnie7205]

Thanks again for another great demonstration great series on no chuck no problem keep the good work up very inspiring

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you're enjoying the mini series Andrew. Take care Mike

[@Bramsshed1913]

Superb series mate, Just the thing for new wood turners ! Take care , Bram

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Bram, very much appreciated mate. Cheers Mike

[@HeathKnuckles_Tasty_Timber]

Excellent video Mike! Boxes are such a joy to make. Have a wonderful weekend!

[@MikeWaldt]

+Heath Knuckles Thank you Heath Cheers Mike

[@valborchardt3596]

Thanks mike, very informative video, thanks for taking the time to show us, take care

[@MikeWaldt]

My pleasure, and thank you for watching and your support Val Cheers Mike

[@stewartfurini]

Nicely done, Mike, as always! Really helpful and clear. Cheers!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Stewart Cheers Mike

[@nickzammeti]

Great video Mike . Always learn cool things from you mate . Thanks buddy ! 😜👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 see you at Makers Central next May 😉🎉🎉

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Nick, looking forward to meeting up again next year mate :) Cheers Mike

[@glenmckelvey5952]

Great stuff Mike . I've had to go back to using this technique for a few months . My old chuck finally gave up . I don't have the the money for a new one right now . So I'll have to keep doing it like this . Cheers take care .

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Glen, it really is a very effective way of holding work. Cheers Mike

[@GordonRock1]

Great explanation as always, Mike. Gotta love that hot glue!! Thanks for sharing! Off to watch #3 now! Take care, .....Gord

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Gord, pleased you stopped by mate. take care Mike

[@alansimpson596]

Thank you, Mike, for another very helpful video. I'm ashamed to say I haven't yet acquired a hot glue gun so it's next on my list. I met Brendan yesterday for the first time since his visit to UKIWS. He was thrilled to meet all of the guys and mentioned you in particular. I'm looking forward to meeting you hopefully in 2018.

[@MikeWaldt]

My pleasure, and thank you for stopping by once more mate. I love the versatility of hot glue, not just for turning either. It was not only a great pleasure, but an honour to finally meet the "Soda", I certainly really enjoyed his company. It would be superb to finally get to meet you next year my friend.....fingers crossed :) Take care Mike

[@JimmiePorterAtStuartArts]

An interesting technique Mike. I always find this to be a mental exercise to be sure everything fits well.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Jimmie, it is a very effective method for centering before glueing. Take care Mike

[@rgoodleaf]

You have, indeed, achieved your goal!! Good job Mike! Cheers, Rich

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you James, you are very kind my friend. Take care Mike

[@rgoodleaf]

James??? Who's James?? Couldn't resist giving you a hard time! Cheers, Rich

[@MikeWaldt]

rgoodleaf Sorry Rich, must have had a brain "fart" ..lol. Cheers Mike

[@KostasAnnikasDeftereos]

great work as always !!! i start to love your no chuck series !!! take care bro !!!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you once more Kostas. Take care my friend Mike

[@stephenmcfadyen1385]

Hi Mike, A really good presentation, we do get very reliant on our chucks and it is good from time to time to turn with tried and true methods prior to chucks. I note that some people do not like hot melt and I think you repeatedly tell folk to use the glue of their choice, however hot melt is a secure way of attachment and relatively easy to remove unlike CA and certainly titebond. Love the series keep them coming. Regards Stephen

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Stephen, and I'm glad that you concur with my faith in hot glue. Take care Mike

[@alanmullock381]

Another great explanation Mike,keep em coming!😆😆😆😆

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Alan Cheers Mike

[@DOGTAGx50Cal]

The few times i have tryed making a box have not turned out to great, but i now have another way to try it. cheers matey.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hope it works out for you Paul. Cheers Mike

[@leksey7870]

Hi Mike! Great video! It is interesting to learn something new for yourself.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Aleksey, much appreciated my friend. Cheers Mike

[@icespeckledhens]

A very good well explained video on an alternative to using a chuck. I don't like boxes, my lids are always too tight or too loose and any way the next day they will be the opposite!!! thanks Mike, take care James

[@MikeWaldt]

+icespeckledhens Thank you James, that can easily happen to all of us my friend, and thanks for watching. Cheers Mike

[@PaulLockwood]

Another great demo video Mike!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Paul, appreciate it mate. Take care Mike

[@baconsoda]

Good stuff, some very useful tips. I'm going to be telling the folks at a demo I'm doing on Tuesday night about that recess in a glue block tip, I think that's brilliant. Best Wishes, Brendan

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Brendan, it is a very effective way to centre things up before you glue. Cheers Mike

[@brettcunningham7812]

Wicked video as always will have to try it I have not turned a box yet so could be this weekends project thanks mike

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Brett, glad you found it interesting. Cheers Mike

[@WhittlerKevBushcraft]

Brill. I like the added strength of the tape idea

[@MikeWaldt]

+Reduced Mobility Inclusive Bushcraft Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. Cheers Mike

[@oscarm2444]

The video excellent..very clear explanation...

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Oscar very much appreciated Cheers Mike

[@harmonicamans]

Very good. Thanks for sharing with us beginners.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you, glad you liked it. Cheers Mike

[@thomasarussellsr]

Well done. Great lesson. Might have mentioned, for those who might not think of it, to be careful when blending the lid and box together. You wouldn't want to "shape" right through your Mortise/ten on and have no way to seat the lid onto the box.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Thomas, and a very valid, and important point you made, that I forgot to stress. Thanks for your input, and for watching. Taker care Mike

[@philcannon3068]

Great info as always Mike.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Phil, much appreciated Take care Mike

[@jimrollins1501]

Thank you. Exactly what I have been looking for.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Jim Rollins Glad you found it useful Jim Cheers Mike

[@phillallen01]

nice one mike i love watching you videos

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Phil, appreciate your kind words, as well as your support my friend. Take care Mike

[@bol.8749]

Good video! I had no idea hot glue would hold wood that good. I haven't got jaws and have been having trouble with my wood slipping.

[@JimsonMakes]

Great tips Mike. Cheers, Jim

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Jim, and have a great time at the upcoming show mate :) Cheers Mike

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Great video, Mike!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Rick Cheers Mike

[@MikeG3PGA]

Very nice video Mike. The glue gun came into it's own yet again. Thanks es regards de Mick the "Grinder"

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank Mick, it certainly did mate :) Take care Mike

[@jamesbrowb1279]

thank you mike for great demo

[@MikeWaldt]

My pleasure, and thank you for watching James. Take care Mike

[@billwells8054]

Thanks Mike, I always learn something from you. Also - the masking tape use. Bill

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you enjoyed it Bill. Take care Mike

[@melkoebes]

thanks for showing Mike , well demonstrared

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you young Sir! Much appreciated Take care Mike

[@woodturningwithDave]

great demo Mike great tips Thank you :)

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks David, much appreciated mate. Take care Mike

[@mheermance]

This is a good series. I was thinking I had to layout $200 on a chuck to do this kind of work.

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you found it of use.

[@MarcosDemian]

Awesome video!! really helpful tips (specially for me that I only have a homemade lathe and I don't have a chuck)

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you found the video useful Marcos.

[@wandersoncosta9095]

E um grande prazer acompanhar todos seus trabalhos.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Wanderson, much appreciated Take care Mike

[@markthompson6860]

well showed

[@bobblood310]

Hi Mike. Thanks for that and your first one, been thinking of getting a glue gun and started looking around. Does it just clean off with a chiesel? Regards Bob Blood from Kent.

[@MikeWaldt]

hi Bob, and thanks for watching. Yes mate, the glue is easy to clean off once it's dried, an old sharp chisel is the way I go :) Take care Mike

[@ilvemily1]

Love your videos! I just bought a lathe so I am very new to all of this, could you please tell me what is the name of the tool you are using at the 6:23 mark? I am off to Lowe's to buy a glue gun. Thanks for your videos

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Michelle, and thank you. The tool is a Carter & Sons parting tool. Cheers Mike

[@martkt10]

Nice work Mike, two questions, how do you finish the bottom of the box, and where do you get your long glue sticks from, Thank you Mart

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Mart, I forgot to mention that, you just make a jam chuck with what's left of the blank, after you've parted off. Jam the body to it, and finish off the bottom with light cuts, and your finish of choice. The glue sticks I get from Axminster here in the UK, here's the link: www.axminster.co.uk/12mm-hot-melt-glue-sticks-white-ax22315?nosto=nto-st-hp-0 Hope this helps. Cheers Mike

[@martkt10]

Thank you, will give that a go

[@daveboyd6642]

I take it you cannot re gouge out after parting due to the hardened glue, so as to use again?. cant wait to try out no chuck method.

[@MikeWaldt]

You could turn away the glue and use again Dave.

[@jeller2647]

can you recommend any hot glue guns and sticks?

[@MikeWaldt]

I personally use the Bosch PKP18 E and the glue stick from Axminster here in the UK, and have had no problems in the six years that I've had it. Hope this helps Cheers Mike

[@stclairstclair]

Do you ever find hard wood without having to hunt down a tree trimming service? I'm new-er to turning and dont know where to get what wood, Buying it seems to defeat the whole purpose of turning.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hard wood window manufacturers normally have off cuts that they are glad to get rid of. Felled trees are the best source of course, keep an ear out for a chain saw too, normally leads to some free wood. Cheers and good luck Mike

[@stclairstclair]

@@MikeWaldt, Thank you for answering!

[@chartle1]

You just said my major pet peeve. Hot melt glue does dry!!!!! Also epoxy, CA and concrete doesn't dry. Ok sorry for that, it triggers me. I'm going to seek therapy I promise. :-)

[@MikeWaldt]

Lol, Cliff like you I have pet peeves, thankfully none like yours ;) Take care, and thanks for watching Cheers Mike

[@chartle1]

Oh just so you know I let you slide when you then said you were going to wait for it to CURE!!!!!! Didn't want to look like I was a loonie. :)

[@MikeWaldt]

Cliff Hartle That's good to hear, that I saved myself.....just in the nick of time ;)

[@uladzimir7868]

diysolarpanelsv.com/images/not-good-clipart-19.jpg One of the best video lessons! Спасибо, Майк!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Uladzimir Cheers Mike

[@keithcorodimas8093]

I liked the video but not the repeated YG mentions/plugs; this is meant to be constructive criticism.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Keith Corodimas Hi Keith, sorry to hear that, but I'm only telling the truth :) Thanks for the comment Take care Mike

[@bernym4047]

Aaaagh! You did the same as so many other "beginner's" turning video. How did you mount the block to turn it to round? Also, background music does nothing to enhance the video as it just tends to drown out the dialogue. If I want to listen to music, I will listen to BBC radio. If I want to learn, I will watch youtube, As I watch more of this video, I get more and more frustrated. You fast forward through the interesting video showing techniques and waffle about "So, the next thing to do, let's assume the body has been hollowed out". I wonder if you are trying to produce an educational video or just trying to show off your turning skills. Not the worst tutorial but very, very far from the best.

[@MikeWaldt]

Well I appreciate your honesty Berny, and am sorry to hear that you didn't like the video. Thank you for watching and commenting though. Cheers Mike PS - This is actually NOT a beginners video, just a video on showing how you can turn stuff without a chuck :)