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

[@l1lyn0f]

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

[@RcWoodturning]

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

[@Silver_Z_19]

I like the silence. You're doing a great job as it is mate. Don't change anything unless you want to.

[@RcWoodturning]

Thank you! This is one thing I always get a lot of mixed opinions on. So I'm always considering options. Thank you for your views on the subject!

[@Jaded7981]

I like hearing the sounds of the tools.

[@Sacredsnow2]

@@RcWoodturningwhat’s there to talk about anyway? The lathe is the most relaxing tool in the shop. Revel in the silence and smell of fresh shaved wood. Beautiful work brotha. Wish I could afford some wood shop tools. Haven’t turned a lathe since high school.

[@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.

[@josettegiacobbi1115]

I watch the videos then share what I like my hubby to make me!

[@RcWoodturning]

That's great! I hope your keeping him busy.

[@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!

[@zimpon]

Cute little item, very nice

[@RcWoodturning]

Thank you!

[@TrendDIY]

Well I followed the tips in this video and I can't stop making millions of dollars!

[@RcWoodturning]

Good for you

[@zimpon]

Bellend

[@danwahl8559]

Very nice

[@RcWoodturning]

Thank you!

[@Maker_Mikey]

Wonderful little project. I know we always want to make positive videos positive, so I will say this: If you got a kit with your lathe, the continental gouge will accelerate the lower portion of the shaping and you will be able to make them faster than you can sell them. Genuinely, wonderful project. Nifty flipping table.

[@RcWoodturning]

Thank you! I bought the lathe by itself and the tools separately. I use limited tools and the bowl gouge 95% of the time. I appreciate you watching!

[@kandiecandelaria3134]

Very nice, I will have to try these thx for sharing

[@RcWoodturning]

Thank you for watching!

[@_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. 🔥😯

[@berniedeveaux7723]

Awesome job

[@RcWoodturning]

@@berniedeveaux7723 Thank you!

[@nelsonx5326]

Nice.

[@RcWoodturning]

Thank you!

[@maxxcobb]

Very nice!!!

[@RcWoodturning]

Thank you!

[@carolbrost3607]

Pretty!

[@RcWoodturning]

@@carolbrost3607 Thank you!

[@jimkerr9921]

Beautiful

[@RcWoodturning]

@@jimkerr9921 Thank you!

[@malcolmnesky9897]

Fantastic! I would have to charge too much per item i fear to make a living with something like that but it's awesome!

[@RcWoodturning]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it!

[@williamkeck7378]

Really pretty. Good job, brother.

[@RcWoodturning]

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

[@William_Kenny]

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

[@RcWoodturning]

Thanks Will! Appreciate you watching!👍

[@TheCNCDen]

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!

[@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!

[@georgevanikiotis8473]

@@RcWoodturning

[@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

[@silasgroenning]

So it was just a wire, with paint on it, that you made the black rings with? Great video. Thanks for inspiration

[@RcWoodturning]

Thanks! No paint. The friction of the wire on the wood burns the line in it.

[@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.

[@Danseadorf]

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

[@RcWoodturning]

@@Danseadorf 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.

[@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.

[@alun7006]

Leverage - the overhang of the tool over the rest is many times less than the length of the handle. All the forces push the tool down onto the rest so it's easy to control.

[@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.

[@dan7163]

I also just skipped to the end and still don't know what that thing is

[@RcWoodturning]

You haven't seen tea light holders before?

[@jond1965]

Thats awesome. What do you coat the wood with please?

[@RcWoodturning]

Thanks! I use friction polish.

[@michaelbowers9455]

You Sir are a Great craftsman. Question ? What are you using to create the dark rings on the outside ? I may have to try a few on one of my metal lathes.

[@RcWoodturning]

Thank you! I use bailing wire to burn the lines.

[@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.

[@kc696969]

I think you need to hire some high school kids to turn them. You could make millions.

[@RcWoodturning]

That would be a lot of lathes

[@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.

[@larrypack1]

How long have the branches been drying?

[@RcWoodturning]

Most of the stuff I have is one to three years old.

[@lentillman]

Well then. You've given mean lot to think about with my large stack of walnut that I was going to make cups out of....

[@RcWoodturning]

Thanks! Walnut is beautiful wood.

[@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.

[@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.

[@alun7006]

If it's a huge concern you can buy little metal cup inserts ​@@RcWoodturning but I've never had an issue. Candles should never be left unattended.

[@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

[@Graham-zw8ye]

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

[@RcWoodturning]

That would defeat my purpose for the videos.

[@knothead5]

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

[@RcWoodturning]

Thank you! I use bailing wire.

[@josettegiacobbi1115]

Is there a reason why you did not saw that piece in half to begin with?

[@RcWoodturning]

It was was quicker and easier to just part it on the lathe

[@Sacredsnow2]

It also makes little knobs that fit into the lathes chuck to hold the piece for turning.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@chezcotton]

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

[@RcWoodturning]

@@chezcotton This wood is dry.

[@ragnalejl717]

What are you using for the finish? Beautiful work btw

[@RcWoodturning]

@@ragnalejl717 friction polish made with shellac.

[@myhoneyshandmade1077]

Nice. How green is that wood?

[@RcWoodturning]

It was dry enough that I could finish it.

[@joedubray1065]

Where do you sell them?

[@RcWoodturning]

@@joedubray1065 craft shows

[@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.

[@theshoreys4741]

Watched the whole video but would prefer some words or even text on the screen to explain what step you’re doing or tools you are using.

[@RcWoodturning]

Ya. I'm considering that.

[@Liberallez]

Text or sound is superfluous... watch and learn!!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@clarkfox7961]

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

[@RcWoodturning]

I sell all my projects at craft shows.

[@charlesherrmann4112]

Must be cheap!

[@RcWoodturning]

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

[@frederickshipp8013]

Talk? What's to talk about?

[@RcWoodturning]

I guess the play by play.

[@MAGAMAN]

"These sell as fast as I can make them" Why?

[@RcWoodturning]

@@MAGAMAN They see it, love it, and buy it.

[@AlwaysGametime]

FIRST

[@RcWoodturning]

Thanks!👍

[@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.

[@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.

[@robertkat]

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

[@RcWoodturning]

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

[@stevencurtis-uf2es]

I fell asleep.

[@RcWoodturning]

@@stevencurtis-uf2es ASMR

[@WilliOlfen-lq5bn]

I woudn ´t buy it, Sorry.

[@RcWoodturning]

Everyone has their own taste.

[@joesinakandid528]

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

[@RcWoodturning]

Thanks for watching!

[@mikebirnie6381]

Just started and intend to keep going...

[@howardsmaid3491]

Your fear is unfounded. The Tea Light candle used in this project has a metal case. You have a better chance of winning the lottery than having this candle start a fire.

[@bobThorpe-hz9mr]

The greater the diameter of the candle the less it will heat the surroundig wood

[@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?

[@robinclarke9978]

No thanks, looks like firewood turned on a lathe.

[@RcWoodturning]

@@robinclarke9978 Thanks for watching!

[@johnsanderson2968]

Don't See it,

[@RcWoodturning]

Perhaps your screen needs adjustment.

[@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