wood turning twigs into hot selling items

Turning twigs into popular craft show projects. In this new woodturning video I am turning small branches into hot selling craft fair items. These small branches are from trimming a cherry tree. This is a great wood turning project for using even the smallest branches. They are easy to mount on the wood lathe. Also great for woodturning beginners. A great idea for craft show projects on a woodturning lathe.
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[@rmar127]

Initially i thought it was going to be the pull handle on a beer tap. Then Christmas tree ornaments. Was not expecting that though. Nice work.

[@RcWoodturning]

Never thought of a beer tap handle. Interesting idea. Thanks for watching!

[@teddyoshell2993]

I made one similar a few years ago from purple heart with a ferro rod inserted. I keep it on my work keys so i always have a flint striker handy if needed. That cherry is beautiful! I have a good bit at home and youve got me wanting to make another!

[@RcWoodturning]

Thank you! They are fun to make. Thanks for watching!

[@johncbrownmd]

My neighbor keeps giving me branches. Now I know what to do with them. Thanks for the video.

[@RcWoodturning]

Thank you for watching! Lot of options with branches.

[@toddspraker8916]

I thought it was a candlestick at first, then fishing bobbers. Would have never guessed a keychain.😂

[@RcWoodturning]

Surprise!

[@starhawke380]

I did ot see the final product coming until the very end. I kept thinking, what is he making... my wife has something shaped like that, but no, it cant be that....

[@RcWoodturning]

I hope you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@starhawke380]

@@RcWoodturning Yes, great video! Did you spend a lot of time drying the small branches? I have several pieces cut from a willow tree i could do this with, but they have high moisture still and are quite flexible.

[@RcWoodturning]

This was from a cherry tree I trimmed about a year ago. I didn't check the moisture content but it seemed to still be a little wet. One thing I do with wet wood is rough turn the shape. Then pack them in the shavings inside a paper bag. Depending on the wood sometimes you have to let it sit for a few months. Another thing you can do is turn the project but don't put finish. Set it aside for a few days. Then check it. If it cracks I throw it in the failed project file (aka wood stove). If it doesn't crack I go ahead and finish it. Then it's usually fine. This way you go thru more wood. My wood is free so it's not that big of deal.

[@starhawke380]

@@RcWoodturning Thanks, i need to get a moisture meter if im gonna keep using wood i cut myself. I like the idea of a rough cut that sits a while, but i jave trouble when i put it back in the chuck, of the wood not being balanced anymore.

[@RcWoodturning]

@@starhawke380 leave it bigger then the final turning. That way you have wood to work with to balance and get to the final size. I got my meter at harbor freight. I think it was around 15 dollars. It works pretty good.

[@Aethalops]

I thought you were making very compact nunchucks, but I suppose key fobs are useful too.

[@RcWoodturning]

That could be a new kid's toy...but probably not a good idea.

[@darnstewart]

You could also make fancy light pull handles for the bathroom light string.

[@RcWoodturning]

Yes, that's a good idea.

[@wesanderson4773]

Yeah I thought these were gonna be for the two pull chains for a ceiling fan. Excellent work. Regardless of its use.

[@darnstewart]

​@RcWoodturning If you do, you might want to put an o-ring or something at the widest point, to cut down the noise of it banging off the tiles when it's pulled.

[@RcWoodturning]

@@darnstewart That's a good idea. Maybe try doing something decorative.

[@RonInAVan]

That’s what I was thinking he was making, or drawer knobs

[@jasonsliger5430]

At first I thought you were making fishing bobbers.

[@RcWoodturning]

That's a good idea!

[@ChrisMalfaIIX-k9b]

Bobbers or chess pieces

[@Stephen-rk2to]

That's what I thought too

[@_zhawkeye_9808]

...I didn't catch the mistake until I "finished" the video...😆 Cool work...👍 Matt

[@RcWoodturning]

Thanks! I like your puns. I had to spray them with laquer.

[@ericanderson8556]

OMG! You are very lucky! That was a bad mistake!

[@RcWoodturning]

@@ericanderson8556 No need to worry, I'm in control

[@Angela-wc8bk]

Is the mistake removing the tailstock while the lathe is still on? I have absolutely no idea lol

[@RcWoodturning]

@@Angela-wc8bk The mistake I was referring to was not putting any finish on before I parted them off.

[@adventureswithgrumpyjim1089]

that is a really good idea and just wondering what you would sell these for? thanks for sharing

[@RcWoodturning]

Thank you! I sell them for 3 to 5 bucks. Sometimes I offer for free with another purchase. For incentive.

[@PerfectImperfections65]

I turn a bit... I can't figure out how to make videos of me turning! One handed turning isn't very safe!

[@RcWoodturning]

@@PerfectImperfections65 I use an overhead setup

[@SWINE1763]

Every thing has to be about politics to a Republican. Even a wood turning video. So insecure.

[@RcWoodturning]

@@SWINE1763 Don't know what your referring to??

[@Danseadorf]

Good idea Rus. I didn't see the mistake at first, then i realized you missed a step that made finishing a little harder. Thanks for the video and the idea ....Dan

[@RcWoodturning]

Thanks Dan! Yep, had to dust off the can of spray lacquer . Thanks for watching!

[@lloydglazer2231]

If you were making them the same, one burnish is missing?????

[@RcWoodturning]

No. They weren't supposed to be the same.

[@boogathon]

Bowling pins…?

[@RcWoodturning]

No

[@SWINE1763]

I'm sorry, one of the comments said that your only mistake was to have an advertisement by Kamala Harris. I didn't a mistake I'm really new to wood turning. That was a cool project. Where do you sell?

[@RcWoodturning]

@@SWINE1763 Thanks! I only sell at Some local craft shows now.

[@neilsmith5353]

..branching out to new horizons..???..🤔

[@RcWoodturning]

@@neilsmith5353 well said

[@stevecarpenter3263]

Hot selling items. LOL.

[@RcWoodturning]

@@stevecarpenter3263 👍

[@raydriver7300]

No mistake that I could see, and I’m still jealous of your skill using the skew 🌞

[@RcWoodturning]

Lots of practice. I forgot to put finish before I parted them off.

[@raydriver7300]

@@RcWoodturning Such a quick response. As for puns: I tried to think of a carpentry pun but nothing woodwork 😊🌞

[@RcWoodturning]

@@raydriver7300 looks to me like you nailed it!

[@Stizel-Swik]

IKR!!!

[@glencrandall7051]

Nice idea. ice skew work. This would be a good project for small pieces of burl. Yes, you should have put on the finish before parting off.🙂🙂

[@RcWoodturning]

Thanks! I was thinking pen blanks would be a good option, although you would have to buy them.

[@timhannah5240]

It’ll be ok❄️

[@RcWoodturning]

I know

[@aneerenb]

Not sure the mistake you mean. Honestly what I pick up on: At the beginning you put the branch in the chuck, and then forced the angle you wanted with the tailstock. So when you take the tailstock off later things get really wobbly. I'd be inclined to, at the beginning, chuck it, and then make a tenon at the tailstock end, and then flip it around. that way later when the tailstock is pulled off, you still have the chuck enforcing the same axis you've been turning with all along. (and making it easier to sand the ends, drill them, etc...)

[@RcWoodturning]

Yes that probably is the best way to go. The mistake I was referring to is I forgot to put the finish on before I parted them off.

[@knothead5]

@@RcWoodturning I'm glad I have niver maad a misteak.

[@RcWoodturning]

@@knothead5 i no whit u mene"

[@KarlBunker]

Some Olde Timey toilets used to have overhead tanks and you would flush them by pulling a chain. The chains would have handles something like these. That's what I was thinking of as I watched this -- though I was pretty sure "hot selling" wouldn't apply to such an item. 😁

[@RcWoodturning]

@@KarlBunker My grandfather told me he used to make pooper pulls...maybe that's what he meant.🤔

[@eddarby469]

I thought he was making a cork screw and bottle stopper.

[@shastastan1935]

I was thinking of ceiling fan chains

[@RcWoodturning]

@@shastastan1935 Ya that's a good idea. I've been trying to find a way to attach the chain to the wood. I think I found a way. I will be doing a video soon.

[@ChrisMalfaIIX-k9b]

I was thinking chess pieces

[@RcWoodturning]

Good idea

[@sfeddie1]

Unh, “hot selling items”?????

[@RcWoodturning]

@@sfeddie1 👍

[@chrislusbytaylor3197]

I see three mistakes in the first 40 seconds: You didn't lock the tailstock at 0:05 (that is definitely a mistake), you left the chuck key in the chuck a couple of seconds later (dangerous) and your toolrest didn't go far enough left so your tool fell off it right next to the chuck. Dangerous and unnecessary. At 6:01 you seem to have missed out facing/finishing the end that was in the tailstock, though, if it's going to get an eye screwed into it I guess it doesn't matter.

[@RcWoodturning]

Sounds like you watched the whole thing. I appreciate that.

[@philipmccann2358]

I thought they were going to be corkscrew handle and wine stopper

[@RcWoodturning]

Those are also great ideas! Thanks for watching!

[@NeilCalman]

Moved the tool rest without turning off the lathe!!

[@RcWoodturning]

No that wasn't it.

[@NeilCalman]

What do you use to create the burn in the grooves after making the skew cuts?

[@RcWoodturning]

@@NeilCalman standard bailing wire from the hardware store. I also use mig welding wire for thinner lines.

[@TheyStoleMyHandleAgain]

Why not pens? Fountain pens, or ballpoint pens?

[@RcWoodturning]

That's a good idea! Been thinking about doing some pens, but haven't got around to it.

[@terryalextexas8638]

What is the wire “thingy” that you use to burn the marks into the pieces? Thank you.

[@RcWoodturning]

@@terryalextexas8638 bailing wire.

[@Frandon33]

Great video thanks. What were you using to burn in the dark lines?

[@RcWoodturning]

@@Frandon33 Thank you! It is bailing wire.

[@dang6832]

Easy mistake, you’re a Seahawks fan. No brainer.🤣🤣🤣 All kidding aside, this could be ceiling fan pulls too.

[@RcWoodturning]

I was really expecting that one to come sooner. The light pulls is another great idea. I'm just trying to figure out the best way to attach the chain to the wood. Thanks for watching!

[@dang6832]

@@RcWoodturning I’m thinking UV resin or thick CA glue. You could drill all the way through, but a hole or chain on the bottom might be ugly to look up at. Looking forward to your solution. Resin pen blanks could be nice as well as exotic wood. Looking forward to another great video.

[@RcWoodturning]

@@dang6832 Thanks. Those are good suggestions. I'm sure I'll come up with something.

[@calmwoodcreations3709]

I could see that being an even better seller with figured wood, but that's hard to find in small branches. Plum wood, now.... Oh, yeah! Creamy sapwood, dark heartwood. Hmmmm....and I just happen to have some long small trunks..... Cha ching! 😁 👍

[@RcWoodturning]

I have some figured cherry that cracked. I may split that down.

[@aneerenb]

I could see plum being really pretty for this :)

[@RcWoodturning]

@@aneerenb I have some of that too.

[@smeefamily54]

I also make these. Some are about 6 inches long, for the people who cannot find their key in their pocket. I give them away. But you could sell them for $5.oo Cdn. Thanks for the video. From: Petawawa, Ontario.

[@RcWoodturning]

Thank you sir, from Petawawa! That's a good idea making some longer. Thanks for watching!

[@raydriver7300]

Jim Sprague is also from Petawawa 🌞

[@RcWoodturning]

@@raydriver7300 I don't know who that is.

[@smeefamily54]

@@raydriver7300 Yes, I know. He is my neighbour just down the road from me. He is moving to New Brunswick, as soon as he sells his house.

[@sk13ppy]

You didn't apply a finish and you didn't burnish them either. (Yes, you did sand them). Plus the second one which was still in the chuck, may have ended up with some chattering on the end (which was in the middle) because it bounces or vibrates more without a tail stock, or your third hand, holding it. Nice work! I love turning small things, they are so cute and useful, if not ornamental as well. I was told that all fruit wood from fruit trees is great for woodturning, so far in my experience, that is true... fruit wood is often free or cheap, yet classy too!

[@RcWoodturning]

Thank you! Yes I've had good luck with fruit wood as long as you can keep it from cracking. Thanks for watching!

[@edwinleach7401]

They will probably split when drying.

[@RcWoodturning]

@@edwinleach7401 They were dry when I started.

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Amazing work

[@RcWoodturning]

Thank you!

[@Sojournart]

It seems like that would be uncomfortable to carry in one's front pocket because of its large size.

[@RcWoodturning]

Yes. I agree. If I have more than about 4 keys that's to much for me. But a lot of people don't mind.

[@philbrady702]

Only mistake I could think is forgetting to sand the second one before string burn

[@RcWoodturning]

@@philbrady702 I forgot to put finish on before I parted them off.

[@justinhayes4487]

I'm still very new to turning but I'm thinking the mistake may have been while burning lines in the first section. That live center didn't seem to be moving much. Thanks for the great videos!

[@RcWoodturning]

Thank you! Ya it wasn't tightened up to the wood, but that wasn't the mistake I was talking about. I usually put a friction polish finish at the end and I spaced it and forgot. I must have really liked the song playing at the time. At least that's what I'm going with.😃

[@AndroidAppGuy]

I had to check the comments... I thought the "mistake" was only putting three stripes on the piece closest to the chuck, where the other one had four stripes.

[@RcWoodturning]

@@AndroidAppGuy No, they were 2 different designs. I forgot the finish.

[@readbetweenthelines228]

Simple, useful and absolutely beautiful 🤩 Thanks for sharing ❤

[@RcWoodturning]

Thank you! Appreciate you watching!

[@nedlyest]

I was think since it was a pair and different, it was a fan/light pulls for an over head fan.

[@RcWoodturning]

@@nedlyest Ya, a lot of people were thinking light pulls. That will be coming soon. I appreciate you watching!

[@randysmith9715]

While you were turning, the tail stock became dis-engaged from the stock.

[@RcWoodturning]

Ya should have been tighter.

[@gordondeitz7838]

made a bunch of universal file handles once. used 1/2" copper pipe for the business end an simple clear coat.

[@RcWoodturning]

@@gordondeitz7838 Ya, when I started turning I made a bunch of homemade tools and did that for the handles. I had some aluminum pipe I used for the ferrules.

[@1har2vey3]

Could be earings for big ears

[@RcWoodturning]

👍

[@bert7548]

Make sure that the branches are dried out before you turn as most will split.

[@RcWoodturning]

👍

[@MisterKisster]

I would think they would float for a bit which could help if you went boating.

[@RcWoodturning]

@@MisterKisster that's a good selling point. Sealed with the finish I think they should float for a while.

[@foxtrot1787]

what is the wire called you use for the patterns

[@RcWoodturning]

@@foxtrot1787 I just use standard bailing wire.

[@jasonhardin8383]

The only mistake i saw was the choice of sports team. I mean who would choose "x"?! "Y" is so much better. All joking aside, I didn't see any mistakes.

[@RcWoodturning]

@@jasonhardin8383 You will be eating crow when they take the Superbowl this season!😁 Ok, all joking aside, I forgot to put finish on them before I parted them off.

[@jasonhardin8383]

@@RcWoodturning I hope whatever team they play in the Superbowl they trounce like they did the broncos. 😂

[@RcWoodturning]

@@jasonhardin8383 That would be awesome, but hard to top.

[@selador11]

So what is it? All I see is a wooden bauble on a neck strap.

[@RcWoodturning]

Their called key chains.

[@roaddwags]

The other on has four cuts in it and the second on only has three

[@RcWoodturning]

@@roaddwags I did it that way because they are 2 separate designs

[@genebarnhart5527]

Flee market Lee phone how much 1dollar? Nope

[@RcWoodturning]

@@genebarnhart5527 3 to 5 dollars depending on design. Sometimes I give for another purchase as insensitive.

[@Richard-ky9lf]

What chuck are you using for small diameter branches? Thanks.

[@RcWoodturning]

It's a 2.75 in chuck with shark jaws. There is a link in the description.

[@Richard-ky9lf]

Thank you. You are always kind.

[@Dave-tm8rp]

You can buy a key chain for a couple dollars

[@RcWoodturning]

@@Dave-tm8rp You can make one for 18 cents and it will be unique and 1 of a kind.

[@canyonechomusic4813]

you didn't keep the tailstock tightened

[@RcWoodturning]

Yes. That too.

[@hughtempleton8640]

Absolutely beautiful ❤

[@RcWoodturning]

Thank you!!

[@back-corner-turnings]

Neat project that would make nice little gifts. As far as mistakes. 1) you left the key in the chuck. 2) you continued the cut off the end of the tool rest. 3) although I’m sure many if not most of us do this, you moved the tool rest with the lathe running.

[@RcWoodturning]

I guess I asked for that. A lot of times I give them away as incentive when customers buy another project at craft shows. Yes they would make a great gift idea. Thanks for watching!

[@jamesmccoll4211]

Yeah, the key in the chuck. At school we got the belt if we did that.

[@RcWoodturning]

@@jamesmccoll4211 Ya, there will be no belts here.

[@Pupperdogs]

I caught them all too, that was fun!

[@nutcase0001]

The problem of using green wood.

[@RcWoodturning]

@@nutcase0001 is?

[@Ryan-l6d]

Could use them for a ceiling fan as well

[@RcWoodturning]

@@Ryan-l6d Yes. I'm working on a way to attach the chain.

[@MikeMarley-r9s]

Thought it was a fishing bobber.

[@RcWoodturning]

@@MikeMarley-r9s Your the second one to say that. I wonder if they would sell. Thanks for watching!

[@doncoen1698]

More like a branch, not a twig.

[@RcWoodturning]

@@doncoen1698 anything the size of my thumb or smaller I consider a twig.

[@FrankCarr-qw8kj]

What are you using to burn the groves

[@RcWoodturning]

@@FrankCarr-qw8kj bailing wire

[@ottoschreiner6692]

Die Seite der Bohrung wurde vertauscht, siehe Brandringe...

[@RcWoodturning]

?

[@jocornell7846]

Left the chuck key in...... Definitely a big no no

[@RcWoodturning]

Only if you turn on the machine

[@grahamhall2662]

Yes it is and I do it all the time, naughty me.

[@RcWoodturning]

@@grahamhall2662 Just don't do a youtube video of it...you'll get reamed.

[@JamieW-o7b]

No safety boots!

[@RcWoodturning]

@@JamieW-o7b not since I quit doing construction.

[@thenorthernwoodhouse5015]

brilliant buddy 👍👍👍👍👍

[@RcWoodturning]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching!

[@dansoch3622]

Left key in chuck

[@RcWoodturning]

No. That wasn't it.

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Nicely done.

[@RcWoodturning]

Thank you

[@Rrealms_]

Go Hawks!

[@RcWoodturning]

We can say it... But can they do it. That is the question.

[@Mangsaab1954]

Mini nunchuks?

[@RcWoodturning]

👍

[@richstewart1]

Ran your gouge into the chuck?

[@RcWoodturning]

Didn't see that

[@richstewart1]

@@RcWoodturning. About 0.27

[@RcWoodturning]

@@richstewart1 I think what you saw was the tool started to go off the tool rest.

[@richstewart1]

@@RcWoodturning Ok, I was taking a guess.

[@RcWoodturning]

Ya. I've never hit the chuck that I know of with the tool. There was no nick in the tool so I don't think it hit it. I do get involved in what I'm doing and go off the tool rest sometimes. I need to get better with that.

[@roberttiffany5497]

No friction polish?

[@RcWoodturning]

Yep! I didn't realize I forgot until I parted the last one. That's ok, I'll just spray those with laquer.

[@roberttiffany5497]

@@RcWoodturning looks good anyway.

[@RcWoodturning]

The laquer looks good too. Just takes a little longer to dry.

[@flashroyal2016]

👍👏😀👍👏

[@RcWoodturning]

Thank you!

[@Brianjoltee41729]

You didn’t show the final product at the beginning so I wouldn’t have to waste my time watching something that I will never make. This is click bait. Thumbs down for tricking me and others for wasting our time!

[@RcWoodturning]

@@Brianjoltee41729 Look up what click bait means. Apparently your unaware.

[@Brianjoltee41729]

@@RcWoodturning look up what the word click means and the word bait means. It’s your game plan to get clicks. It’s why you don’t show the final product up front or say what it is up front because you won’t get near as many clicks on this nicely made idea that less than one percent of your audience will actually make and they won’t be selling out of this “hot selling item” any time soon. Ok. Schools over. I’m done with you.

[@RcWoodturning]

@@Brianjoltee41729 Thank you! I really appreciate that! I'm really not in the mood to play games.

[@jeddediajohnson9179]

Thats a lot of time and effort for $2.

[@RcWoodturning]

That would be the cheapest, but it would be basic. I can get a lot done in an hour.