wood turning - these sell as fast as I can make them

selling faster then I can make. These are very popular wood turning projects. I sell these as fast as I can make them. These are made with free tree branches. I turn these with a natural edge from free wood and people love them. I sand to 400 and finish with friction polish made with shellac finish.
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[@black5f]

I have a cherry and love pruning. Save all the bits for a years an then turn. I love a live edge. Sometime I mount a bit off centre on purpose so the live edge comes and goes. Excellent work mate.

[@RcWoodturning]

Thank you! That's an interesting idea.

[@sethwarner2540]

Wow! That little thing is nifty! Shape is pleasing to the eye, useful, gorgeous wood; this was a true gift from the maker of all things! Hope you price them properly.

[@RcWoodturning]

Thank you! I tried to use the unique shape of the log. I'm glad you like it! Appreciate you watching!

[@l1lyn0f]

The second one looks so much like a mushroom! I love it!

[@RcWoodturning]

@@l1lyn0f Thank you! I'm glad you like it!

[@jeffrosen8237]

I like your setup for left handed turning. Great idea. I enjoy watching you create cool stuff out of firewood! Thanks for sharing.

[@RcWoodturning]

Thank you! Glad you enjoy it! Appreciate you watching!

[@JosephKosowski]

Left handed? I’m confused. How is this left handed turning? Most of the time the right hand is the one visible and holding the front of the chisel.

[@RcWoodturning]

@joemonk747 Your dominate hand will be holding the handle. That's what controls the tool.

[@jeffrosen8237]

@@JosephKosowski if I remember correctly he showed the lathe is on a turntable and he turned it 180 degrees so he could in essence work on the back side because he is left handed. I would have to go back and view the video but I think that's what I was saying.

[@jeffrosen8237]

@@JosephKosowski yes I just reviewed the video and start at about 1:40 that's when he turns it around.

[@_zhawkeye_9808]

...really appreciate your ingenuity...like your sharpening setup, and now a spinning lathe to solve a "no reverse" function...very well done...👍 Hard to hold a candle to you...😉🍻 Matt

[@RcWoodturning]

Thank you Matt! No candles, I don't like to get burned. 🔥😯

[@carolbrost3607]

Pretty!

[@RcWoodturning]

@@carolbrost3607 Thank you!

[@jimkerr9921]

Beautiful

[@RcWoodturning]

@@jimkerr9921 Thank you!

[@williamkeck7378]

Really pretty. Good job, brother.

[@RcWoodturning]

@@williamkeck7378 Thank you! I'm glad you like it! Thanks for watching!

[@kevindcreates]

Dude!!! I love your rotating lathe set up that’s genius! As a lefty turner I have to set my table off the wall 90 degrees and eat up valuable space. You just gave me the best solution ! I always love your videos! I’m a baby KZbinr but take inspiration from you and others everyday

[@kevindcreates]

Can you share or make a video on your turntable for this set up?

[@RcWoodturning]

@@kevindcreates just find an old swivel chair. That's what I used. They're pretty heavy duty. Screw 1 side to your base and the other to the platform for your lathe. The only problem I have is it vibrates if I have something out of balance. Right now I clamp each end with wood clamps but I'm working on a better solution. This is similar to what I used. amzn.to/4cN5wyH Thanks for watching! Thanks for watching!

[@RcWoodturning]

@@kevindcreates Send a link to your channel.

[@kevindcreates]

@@RcWoodturning youtube.com/@kevindcreates?si=rGTwWBa8FpWuDj8e

[@kevindcreates]

@@RcWoodturning great idea!!! I’ve got to draw up something now!!! If I video the build, you better believe you are getting all the credit for this build! This made my day

[@William_Kenny]

Great little project keep up the good work, Will👍😊

[@RcWoodturning]

Thanks Will! Appreciate you watching!👍

[@2363joey]

Ahh so I meet another left-handed turner, nice, I also remove the live center, but I move my spendle to the end so I can stand in front of it . I have a Grizzly G0766 lathe and I put wheels on it so I can roll it out to the porch of my shop. The mess is easier to clean up out there

[@RcWoodturning]

That's nice to be able to move it. My headstock doesn't move so I have to improvise. Thanks for watching!

[@edwardsierpowski3839]

I liked the splayed foot look which you then got rid of, but I do think they are quaint.

[@RcWoodturning]

That's the nice thing. So many different ways you can go.

[@siukcnc]

Are you not worried about the giant alien insect in the background... Always fascinating to watch a craftsman at work.

[@RcWoodturning]

Thanks! Now I'm afraid to go in the shop. Appreciate you watching!

[@chrislusbytaylor3197]

I was worried that your lathe was spinning too fast when drilling with a Forstner bit. 500-700rpm is recommended for hardwoods such as cherry. Also, it's recommended to hold the Jacob's chuck when drilling, to stop it from coming out of the tailstock.

[@RcWoodturning]

Ya I try to keep the speed down when drilling. It's funny, when I do hold the chuck people say I shouldn't because it's dangerous. Then when I don't people say I should. I guess it's a matter of opinion.

[@JosephKosowski]

How fast does your lathe turn? And what are the most important safety tips to prevent the wood from grabbing the chisel and flinging it through the air, or getting caught between the wood and the machine?

[@RcWoodturning]

@@JosephKosowski My setup right now. Max rpm is about 1200. That's plenty fast for what I do. The most important thing I can tell you is keep the bevel on the wood and don't try to take to big a bite into the wood. This isn't a power game. It's finesse.

[@JosephKosowski]

@@RcWoodturning thanks for the reply! What do you mean by “keep the bevel on the wood”? Is the bevel the tool you use to carve? And when you say “keep it on the wood,” do you mean, don’t be constantly moving it into contact with and then away from the wood over and over?

[@RcWoodturning]

@@JosephKosowski No .you have the cutting edge. And the flute. That's the groove cut out on top, the angled part under the cutting edge is the bevel. That's what I'm referring to.

[@grahameallan2687]

Nice job but why didn't you finish the bottom on the lathe? You could have turned it round and expanded the chuck jaws into the t light recess and finished and polished the base perfectly.

[@RcWoodturning]

Thank you! Your right. I should start doing that more.

[@flowerstone]

I like your lathe setup. Is this a Harbor Freight too? The chuck is interesting. Did it come with the lathe? I am considering getting one of these lathes still. Love the crafts you create with it. 😊

[@RcWoodturning]

@@flowerstone Thank you! The white lathe is a shop fox. The chuck I got separate. There are links to them in the description.

[@user-kf5of8pq9p]

Another great idea for tea lites. Can I ask what you sell them for? Love your channel Rus, keep the videos coming....Dan

[@RcWoodturning]

@@user-kf5of8pq9p These I sell for 10.00 each.

[@buzzscan]

@@RcWoodturningYou have a lot of time and equipment in one of these to be selling for $10.00.

[@RcWoodturning]

@@buzzscan Ya, you could ask a higher price if you wanted.

[@chezcotton]

I’m new to this. Is that Wood Green or dried? Thanks

[@RcWoodturning]

@@chezcotton This wood is dry.

[@maryvonnedurand5135]

Really interesting process...thank you for videoing it...where can one buy your products ?

[@RcWoodturning]

I've slowed down with my projects. I currently only sell at local craft shows.

[@dkheaton]

I have been enjoying a lot of your videos. I don't see anywhere that you talk about your friction polish. Do you make your own or is it purchased? I make my own but do not see nearly the shine that you get on yours. Would you care to share? Also, the quick videos that you do with firewood and branches are great. Thanks for sharing.

[@RcWoodturning]

@@dkheaton Thank you! I'm glad you are enjoying them! I make my own friction polish. I'm working on a video now to show how I make it. I'm hoping to get it posted soon. Thanks for watching! I really appreciate it!

[@dkheaton]

@@RcWoodturning I am looking forward to it. Thanks

[@richardfisher7248]

if you light the candle (tealight) wil it not be a bit of a fire risk?

[@RcWoodturning]

@@richardfisher7248 I did some testing because that was a concern. I wasn't able catch any on fire. The tea light never got hot enough to ignite the wood.

[@knothead5]

Unique live edge turning. What do you use to burn the lines?

[@RcWoodturning]

Thank you! I use bailing wire.

[@smfvmd]

Is it copper birch?

[@RcWoodturning]

@@smfvmd I think it's paper birch. It kind of shreds when turning. Paper birch is mostly what's around here.

[@clarkfox7961]

Sell as fast as you can make them ! Really to who ?

[@RcWoodturning]

I sell all my projects at craft shows.

[@ragnalejl717]

What are you using for the finish? Beautiful work btw

[@RcWoodturning]

@@ragnalejl717 friction polish made with shellac.

[@gsmscrazycanuck9814]

would be nice if you talked ...I just skip to the end.

[@knothead5]

Action speaks louder than words. I have watched YT videos where the sound is lousy or the demonstrator is inarticulate as all get out.

[@frederickshipp8013]

​@@knothead5 You left out the the music that sucks.

[@gsmscrazycanuck9814]

@@RcWoodturning you are missing views by not talking.

[@gsmscrazycanuck9814]

@@RcWoodturning you do you. I would never do a video without talking about what I’m doing.

[@knothead5]

@@frederickshipp8013 I have watched some videos with background music but the music is so loud it drowns out the speaker or sounds like someone strangling a cat.

[@bryanbaker5942]

Is there a link where u sell your items?

[@RcWoodturning]

I only sell at local craft shows.

[@bryanbaker5942]

What region? Im in west central Indiana. You should sell from a website. You're sitting on a cash cow.

[@RcWoodturning]

@@bryanbaker5942 I used to. I just do it leisurely now as a hobby.

[@tomwalenter7230]

What do you charge when selling these? Great video!

[@RcWoodturning]

@@tomwalenter7230 Thank you! I sell these for 10.00 each or a set of 3 for 25.00.

[@Graham-zw8ye]

Upload your vid at double speed and you will make more :)

[@RcWoodturning]

That would defeat my purpose for the videos.

[@judieloux3610]

How do you dry your wood, since it was a free branch?

[@RcWoodturning]

@@judieloux3610 A lot of my wood is already dry when I find it. But if it's green I cut it to the length I want and then melt wax and dip the ends into it.

[@flowerstone]

I can’t find the chuck you use. Do you have a model number for it. For the harbor freight or shop fox. Don’t worry, I won’t be competition. 😊

[@RcWoodturning]

There are links to chucks in the description.

[@RickHamilton-c8y]

What is the make and number of the chuck jaws. I do not see that type on your links or amazon Thanks

[@RcWoodturning]

It's from wen amzn.to/3A9CtYf

[@joedubray1065]

Where do you sell them?

[@RcWoodturning]

@@joedubray1065 craft shows

[@brianwaters8754]

Are you worried about the fire risk with that product? Those tealights easily get hot enough when they burn down to set light to the wood, especially if the applied finish contains flammable materials.

[@RcWoodturning]

Ya, a lot of people think that. The truth is I've run lots of tests to see if I could get one to catch fire, but no luck. I did heat tests and couldn't get a hot enough temp to ignite the wood. So, I guess long story short. No I'm not worried. Thanks for watching!

[@randypenney6413]

To address this concern for customers, I now use battery operated tea lights rather than the intended traditional flame lights

[@RcWoodturning]

@@randypenney6413 That's a very good option. I know for a lot of people, using the flame candles with wood will always bother them no matter how much testing is done.

[@siriosstar4789]

the chance of splitting is rather high due to turning from the center of the log/branch

[@RcWoodturning]

Yes If you don't prepare the wood properly.

[@daveklein2826]

Not true

[@lynndoud512]

@@RcWoodturningwhat do you do to prepare it properly?

[@RcWoodturning]

@lynndoud512 If I cut green blanks I melt wax and dip the ends in to let dry. If I turn green wood I rough turn close to the shape I want. Then I bury the blank in the shavings from turning into a brown paper bag to let dry. Most of my projects are small so I can use the lunch bag size. It's not a perfect system. Some still crack but it works pretty good.

[@lynndoud512]

@@RcWoodturning thank you. Have you come up with an approximate drying time per inch of diameter?

[@myhoneyshandmade1077]

Nice. How green is that wood?

[@RcWoodturning]

It was dry enough that I could finish it.

[@jamiemitchell5132]

Hello like your work would you tell me where you sell your turning is it on Etsy or wood fares if so could you tell me where they are any advice you could give me it would be very appreciated Thanks Jamie

[@RcWoodturning]

@@jamiemitchell5132 Thank you! Currently I only sell at local craft shows. What advice are you looking for?

[@jamiemitchell5132]

@@RcWoodturning are you in the UK if so could you let me know where to look for a good place to get information of what's happening near me I am based at Telford Regards Jamie

[@RcWoodturning]

I'm in the US. I would suggest you check for Facebook groups in your area.

[@jamiemitchell5132]

@@RcWoodturning ok thanks I have tried looking at that I just don't think the UK has the market like you have in the US thanks anyway Cheers Jamie

[@RcWoodturning]

@@jamiemitchell5132 if your looking for a way to sell. I know there are craft shows over there.

[@charlesherrmann4112]

Must be cheap!

[@RcWoodturning]

Ya, I always under price my stuff. But I don't do it for the money.

[@robertkat]

And who do you sell it to?? We all want to know.

[@RcWoodturning]

@@robertkat all my items are sold at craft shows.

[@frederickshipp8013]

Talk? What's to talk about?

[@RcWoodturning]

I guess the play by play.

[@AlwaysGametime]

FIRST

[@RcWoodturning]

Thanks!👍

[@ProfessorVector]

Silent movies in this day and age thumbs down

[@RcWoodturning]

👍

[@robncasey1216]

God forbid you simply enjoy watching a craftsman at work. SMH. Are you one of those folks that think ‘silent walking’ was recently invented?

[@joesinakandid528]

NEVER make a wooden candle holder. Never, never, never.

[@RcWoodturning]

Thanks for watching!

[@mikebirnie6381]

Just started and intend to keep going...

[@robinclarke9978]

No thanks, looks like firewood turned on a lathe.

[@RcWoodturning]

@@robinclarke9978 Thanks for watching!

[@Rob-d1v]

Question for ya. Why dont you cut 1 then just use it as a pattern? You could make 4 in the time u make 1. Just curious.

[@RcWoodturning]

I do things different for videos. I try to find the best ways to show what I'm doing with different angles. It's not always the way I would do it in a production setting.

[@Rob-d1v]

@@RcWoodturning 10 4 And now I know. TY