Woodturners Journal: Sycamore Lidded Box

Jerrod turns a Sycamore wood box with a lid on the lathe.
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[@celestinedunn5855]

Your honesty is greatly appreciated! People don't like to make mistakes. As you pointed out, it's how to deal with it & keep going! It's a beautiful piece! I hope you're more than happy with it!

[@timplumey-fl5xn]

Finally, a woodturner with imagination. I get so tired of watching these bowl turners that produce just smooth sided bowls. I personally enjoy turning bowls that have some sort of decoration to them as I see you do as well. I have subscribed and look forward to watching more of your video's.

[@2BrothersAdventures-kg3dx]

Thank you. I always try to do something new with my turning to keep it new and exciting. Not only for viewers, but myself. Thank you for subscribing.

[@jmfoty4280]

I am interested in buying a wood lathe and starting a new hobby. Your instruction is quite helpful. I am amazed at how much wood ends up on the floor. Large log = considerably smaller box. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talent.

[@kathybirr2617]

Hello! I just want to say thank you so very much for doing this video. I made my first turned box. I started this year just after June. You have helped me to see how to do the turning. Thank You - OH and great job

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Kathy Birr Thank you. I have another video coming out this week that is also a box. Make sure you watch. It's one of the best pieces I've done. Thanks again.

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

It is a very beautiful lidded box.

[@petermitchell10]

Very nice i was surprised you could finish it expecting it to fall apart with all them cracks in it but it turned out fantastic i love the grain in the Sycamore. Thanks for sharing. Pete

[@Woodturnersjournal]

CA Glue. And lots of it!!! Lol!!!

[@joanneerb1634]

In our local library I found a wood turners book with one chapter dealing with the difference between scraping and shaving. Being a self taught turner for over forty years, I read it and learned a lot. I watched you scrape with your skew and shave with your gouge. Life is full of lessons.. Loved your lidded bowl. As CAPT. EDDY says " making shavings" . Life is good ! Keep on turning. Paul

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Joanne Erb Thank you. I too am self taught, but continue to learn from reading and watching others. I still use the skew as a scraper from time to time, but now a days, most use a 1"bowl scraper. Thanks for the support and watching.

[@PENFOLD1962]

Hi, Catches or no catches, it's a stunning piece... no one can take that from it. I've subscribed and looking forward to seeing the rest of your video's. Nice one, well done. Cheers Andy Yorkshire UK

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Thank you for the support. I have some really great ideas for projects coming up. Thanks again.

[@cyrilmurphy8511]

Thanks Jerrod, that cam out good , keep going,

[@balaram2529]

Thanks omshanti good morning beautiful nice work

[@GodsVibes]

Great work beautiful finish.

[@flyerscout2]

Great vid! Nice job.

[@Woodturnersjournal]

James Hanford Thank you.

[@Gardenshed371]

Nice work Me Duck, I'm new to wood turning and I love watchin lads doing it for the sheer pleasure of it, never mind the shitty critics, just enjoy the the feeling of creating something

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Simon Pepper Thank you. I appreciate that. You always have to shrug off the critics. Specially in the internet.

[@alfkey4155]

It might not be a cold ,, you haven't said anything about dust mask or extraction,, I can't turn yew as it effects my throat and lungs , I don't do spoulted wood unless i'm wearing PRO-AIR, and I don't take it off until I'm outside the workshop, stay safe Regards Alf

[@sanae1690]

Beautiful work! The beads were a great touch. I turned a very similar box, but I used live wood for the first time. Needless to say, it cracked like crazy lol. Have you ever turned live wood? If so, have you been successful in sealing it to keep it from cracking?

[@fatosd3vidas]

Very Nice work

[@istantydewi9639]

Wooow you is the best... I'm Indonesia from jepara

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Istanty Dewi Thank you.

[@istantydewi9639]

Woodturners Journal welcome..

[@billy19461]

Very nice!

[@Woodturnersjournal]

billy19461 Thank you.

[@garymathis8978]

Your “catch” is not a mistake, it’s the start of a “new design feature.” Well that’s that’s how I think of mine,,, mostly.

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Gary Mathis That's a great outlook on it. Thank you.

[@anklebiterwoodworks2818]

NIce box. Pity about all the checking and that catch in the upper bead. You saved it nicely!

[@randykniebes5364]

Looks great and thanks for the details on the making of the lidded bowl. But I am new to turning bowls, did you have any further cracking of the bowl after you were finished with it and it was sealed??? You said it might have not been completely dry inside

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Randy Kniebes No. My girl uses it to put her jewelry in and it still looks great. No cracks at all, but you do have to watch with wood. I made an urn in one of my videos and I have noticed some slight shifting of the wood on that.

[@larrykamphaus3098]

HI JERROD THATS A VERY GOOD LOOKING BOWL . AND YOU DO GOOD VIDEOS I REALLY ENJOY WATCHING THEM . I HAVE A QUESTION ON THOSE DEEP CRACKS CAN A PERSON FILL THEM WITH COLORED EPOXY THEN TURN IT, IM NEW TO TURNING AND STILL LEARNING TALK TO YOU LATER BY NOW

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Yes you can fill them in with epoxy. As a matter of fact. I'll be doing a video soon where I fill the cracks with a colored epoxy.

[@robinbrooks1840]

Liked it just! but don't rough with a bowel gouge on a spindle and never form a bead with a parting tool Skew or spindle gouge please

[@victoranfossi4201]

Really enjoyed your work and comments as you turned looks really nice! We're do you get the big Botle of CA Glue?

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Thanks. The CA glue you can usually find on eBay.

[@torbenbegines7479]

What is ca glue

[@juarezoliveira6312]

Olá ,vou tentar fazer igual , valeu a dica.

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Obrigado e boa sorte.

[@juarezoliveira6312]

Obrigado por responder, uau......

[@woodfood1]

Great work love it ,are you using a Rikon Lathe does i have speed control thanks CHEER

[@lawrencelawrence3920]

Did you fill the cracks?

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Lawrence lawrence I believe I did. This was a while ago and I think I used wood glue and sanded to fill it. It creates a dust, glue mix which fills. I typically fill it differently now a days.

[@Antonio-MadTexMex]

At 0:12 second mark. That is a very dangerous cut. I had a friend break arm her when the piece of wood bound up and shot back at her.

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Antonio Garcia Thank you and I agree. I have since learned to fear and respect ALL my equipment. Thank you.

[@johnjohnson8448]

The beginning of this prject must have felt like chopping down a tree with a pen knife, you have a lot more patience than me. Thanks for the vid. John UK

[@christopherharrison6724]

When you use the screw raise the tool rest and keep the angle less than 90 like a scraper.Really like the shape you got there.

[@alvarodominguez3859]

Hola JERROD MUY bonito trabajo maestro gracias por compartir saludos desde Morelia Mich México

[@simaokrieger244]

Boa noite parabéns pelo seu trabalho linda peça gostei muito. 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🖒🖒🖒👏👏👏👏

[@papaharold7538]

Hi! I wood appreciate knowing where you purchased the rubber stops or holders for your COLE jaws they seem longer than the norm!

[@Woodturnersjournal]

www.woodturnerscatalog.com/p/105/6199/easy-wood-tools-2-Inch-Easy-Reach-Grippers

[@ПавелМаркелов-ь7и]

Друг это конечно прикольно, но посмотри как наши женщины матрёшек торчат

[@christopherharrison6724]

The pith is still in so that will cause cracking in the future

[@Citeman101]

Here's my positive suggestions ...before you get seriously injured. 1st, use your sliding table (or a spacer from your fence) on your table saw before you get a serious ''Kickback'. 2nd, get a 'Roughing Gouge' to rough the wood to round and save you spindle/bowl gouge...and/or possible injury. 3rd, "Smoking" wood? Wow, sharpen your tools...dull tools will get you injured, also. PS: Sorry this comment is 2 years old, I just stumbled on your video...and hope you haven't been hurt in the mean time.

[@allegory7638]

LOL 9:49, "just a little CA glue..." from the biggest damn bottle of CA I've ever seen, LMAO. Nice box though!

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Lol!!! Thank you.

[@whatusernamesareleft]

I can't imagine that bottle spilling....

[@geraldjay652]

Al Legory b|

[@beaustjohn2342]

i know what you mean! I cant tell you how many times i have been half way through a project and flub it up some how! but, you did your repair nicely. very nice work.

[@billgiles3261]

Sometimes I wonder about mounting a router to get the initial rounding of an awkward shaped blank. The router would cut away while the blank is turned by hand. A jig carrying the router mounted on the lathe bed rails would get it straight.

[@prsearls]

Good job. That is a handsome shape with good figure. I've two, short maple logs that would be good candidates for lidded bowls like this. Thanks for the idea.

[@cezargolowniczy5297]

Hello Jerrod . congratulation for your work. Would you like to know if even being used C.A to soften the cracks these will not continue adding up after finishing this piece ? Cezar Fernando Golowniczy - São Leoplodo - Brasil

[@tamthanhpham2487]

Et hoc modo, valde bona est chữa song thị tại đông y sơn hà

[@plumber12131]

Nice work. I would like to try this soon. I'm just about ready to get started. Waiting for 220 to shop!!!! Unfortunately we don't have wooden bowls like this so don't visit any links. Lol.

[@brad-scottgirod9324]

You've made yourself a beautiful lidded vessel here. Sycamore is nice to turn and even nicer to carve. It's good to see a young man that enjoys turning and didn't turn the presentation into a music video. I'm wondering if this were a 2 part video whether you could have slowed this down to create a dialogue with your audience. On Finish: this vessel is still small enough for Thin CA, then "EEE" followed by Crystal or Shellawax and buffed at speed. There's your high sheen finish, not a gloss per-se, a higher fine sheen. Good work-Mister Brad

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Thank you. I appreciate you taking the time to write me and watch my videos. I understand what you are saying about the 2 part videos and slowing the speed down. Unfortunately, when I do the 2 parters, they do not seem to be as popular. Perhaps, with future, smaller projects, I can begin to have much more of a dialog. Thanks for the suggestion and I'll work on it. :)

[@bachiyahi1284]

bravo brraaavvvvooooo

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Thank you.

[@bachiyahi1284]

@@Woodturnersjournal 🙏🙏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍

[@Idahoborn66]

Thanks for leaving in the mistake! I usually feel like a crappy turner watching these videos. It would also be nice to put in a quick note saying every time you sharpen a tool. Nobody seems to show that.

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Thank you. I never thought about the sharpening in the video. That's probably not a bad idea.

[@viz.on7]

Just found your channel, I really like wood items and to see you working and explaining. Subscribed and thanks for sharing buddy!

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Ziv V. Thank you. I truly appreciate the support.

[@hikeaphoto746]

I sure hope I will be able to make lidded boxes. I have been having hits from wood! I just got my new 70 gallon vacuum… I do enjoy seeing your work and talk, thanks!

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Hike a Photo Thank you. There is more to come. Good luck on the boxes.

[@DougVehovec]

this just popped up in my suggested videos and i thought woo! a new Woodturners Journal video! miss these projects, so cool.

[@Woodturnersjournal]

How are you gorgeous? Yeah. I still do projects, but with work, it’s been really difficult to film. I got my ship all cleaned up to shoot, but like I said, it’s been difficult. I definitely want to start again though. I hope all is well.

[@rusticmoon1730]

Enjoyed the video! I'm working my way up to using some of the big pieces walnut I've been drying. What kind of mask are you using? I have a problem of it fogging up.

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Rustic Moon My mask fogs up as well. I would recommend getting the mask with the whole air filtration system. They are pricey, but everyone I know who has one, recommend it.

[@GaryKlineCA]

Thank you for showing us the catch, it is more educational for us newbies. If nothing else, to let us know that its not the end of the world if a catch happens. :)

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Thank you. That is really the point of my videos. I try to show all aspects of turning. Thanks for watching.

[@mcctravel]

Awesome job going big on the box! Inspires me to think outside the box 😉 Keep turnin’ my friend...

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Brian McClatchy Thank you.

[@thediscoman2001]

thats a great box we all make mistakes when doing things like that its better to admit mistakes rather than try to make ur self look smart, well dont it looks lovely

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Lol. Agreed. I try to be honest with my videos. I am not perfect, nor do I claim to be. I always just try show my projects and ideas and how I got there. Thanks for watching.

[@dreadcat7756]

You have nice tools. You need a dust collection of some kind.I use an old tank type sweeper with the hose attached near the turning to catch the dust. I don't worry about the chips because I don't breathe the chips. The dust can be harmful after a time , so try to use some kind of dust collection. Good video and nice project. I enjoyed it a lot.

[@Woodturnersjournal]

dread cat Thank you. I just got a bandsaw and the dust collection is next on the list. I do wear a mask, but not always because of the off and on of talking to the camera. It's more of an excuse, but I'm working on it. :)

[@nancymezick3840]

HI. Just curious why you chose the bowl gouge over the roughing gouge to start. thanks!

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Nancy Mezick The roughing gouge is more for spindle work. I was worried about a bad catch with a piece the size I started with. Not to mention, I just prefer a bowl gouge most of the time. When used correctly, you can remove a lot of material.

[@whatusernamesareleft]

Hi Jerrod. I am enjoying your videos. Two questions: 1. Are you related to Kyle Toth? 2. Do you have some shims for your lathe stand ;-)?

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Greg Jones No. Sorry. I'm not related to Kyle. The Toth name is very common. And shims, lol. My lathe is very large, so doing what I was doing, it does not want to stay steady. Thanks for the support.

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Greg Jones No. Sorry. I'm not related to Kyle. The Toth name is very common. And shims, lol. My lathe is very large, so doing what I was doing, it does not want to stay steady. Thanks for the support.

[@yvonnex123]

Very cool of you to show your imperfection - it inspired me to continue to try to get better. Your piece turned out awesome! Thxs

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Robert Padilla Thank you. I try to be realistic so people can learn.

[@Quagmire88]

Is that the Rikon 70-100? I have the same lathe, great machine.

[@earlrumble1692]

Very nice work, Lad! I wasn't so sure what you had in mind at the start but the end result was very nice indeed! I agree that a matt finish is called for sometimes and I think you chose well.

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Thank you. I really happy with this one. Wasn't the most difficult project, but definitely one of my favorite pieces I've done.

[@rafiagohar6228]

Woodturners Journal hello very very nice i love this please upload new videos 😊😊

[@rynor7132]

great video but guy, buy a band saw lol

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Ryno Oh... It's my next purchase. Thanks for watching.

[@ianlee9755]

Lovely piece, nice work

[@TheVctrcss]

this is a perfect tortilla warmer. man you are awesome. looks nice. love the fact that you left the flaw on the video.

[@Woodturnersjournal]

TheVctrcss Thank you. I really appreciate your support. Keep watching, I have more to come.

[@nickzammeti]

Fantastic work, love the box mate.

[@dalemaloney255]

not a box. a bottle, maybe a round container, but sure NOT A BOX. box is square, triagle or rectangle, surely not round. most pills are put in bottles, not squares or rectangles. i guess you made a small mistake? most pills i get are put in PLASTIC bottles?

[@familledesmetcariou5111]

c'est rigolo tu m'as appris mes premières bases sur le tour et aujourd'hui tu fais ce que je faisais avant ..... merci pour toutes ces magnifiques vidéos...

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Merci. J'apprécie que tu me regardes et que tu apprends quelque chose.

[@brianbarlow1480]

Nice finish, like the result

[@beckywilliams9953]

The box turned out beautiful. I would mind having one for myself.

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Becky Williams Thank you

[@beaustjohn2342]

hey Jerrod,..really nice piece!

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Beau st john Thank you.

[@السيدردوان-ص8ك]

❤❤❤

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Thank you

[@MrCedad]

Great job! Thanks

[@owen5740]

U need to roll up your sleeves

[@KE4YAL]

Looks great i have been thinking about trying to turn some sycamore as it is plentieful on my farm

[@Woodturnersjournal]

It's a beautiful wood and I would definitely turn it if you have plenty of it. It's really worth it. I'll be doing some new future projects with it soon as it's plentiful here in las Vegas. Keep turning and thanks for the support.

[@robertbeattie7689]

Mate, have you ever heard of a hand saw? Save your power and your machine. Also, get a heavier table or secure the one you got to the floor. Your skew chisel should not be used a scraper. You can find some excellent instructions on how to use a skew chisel. It takes a lot of practise. Don.t wanna knock you buddy but think of the people who may copy you? Wouldn't you want them shown the correct method?

[@markdermont4934]

Robert Beattie where’s your video , why criticize, good video for new turners.

[@Rita-Riccitelli-]

Sei bravissimo,peccato che non conosco la lingua e quindi rubbo con gli occhi

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Lo apprezzo. Grazie. Anche se la lingua è diversa, si spera, la tecnica e l'ispirazione si traduce. Grazie ancora.

[@metroplexchl]

great video! You don't need a band saw. Just grab a japanese or western hand saw!

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Chris Mccollum For this project, yes. I truly need a bandsaw though. :)

[@metroplexchl]

Amen brother. You ALWAYS need more tools.

[@mikethewoodworker6194]

Thank u for the share

[@mycocoenvad]

beau travail

[@watcherdude1330]

First time viewer and I subscribed 👍

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Mr. B Thank you.

[@rynor7132]

I wonder, since you dont have a bandsaw, what about rigging up a hacksaw blade to cut as it spins? think of the wood you would save.

[@Woodturnersjournal]

I am not sure if I know what you mean. A spinning hacksaw seems really dangerous. I am not sure.

[@rynor7132]

I mean make a jig with a hacksaw blade and as the log turns lower the blade to cut as it is turning. seems like that would be pretty easy and effective. essentially its a bandsaw but instead of the blade turning, the wood is turning

[@kamalsoltani2924]

thanks .glad to see this vid

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Kamal Soltani Thank you.

[@trikermansbike]

Very nice little barrel.😊😊😊

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Graham Hempstock Thank you.

[@williamswhistlepipes]

Nice work👍🏻

[@Woodturnersjournal]

williamswhistlepipes Thank you.

[@johnaurand4090]

Where do you get CA glue? I can't find it.

[@Woodturnersjournal]

So, CA glue is just a really strong super glue that is almost the consistency of water. Search on eBay for it. I found the best deals in bulk there. Warning, it's sort of pricey for how much you get.

[@johnaurand4090]

It can't be anymore expensive the buying all those bottles of superglue.

[@cfel6879]

Damn that looks good. Nice work

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Thank you.

[@dariosouza6817]

Muito lindo

[@arsfidelis]

Sweet piece. Nice work man.

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Thank you very much. I really like how this one came out.

[@nickdispensa9762]

great job

[@Woodturnersjournal]

nick dispensa Thank you.

[@fixercinco7732]

Good work dude

[@Woodturnersjournal]

fixer cinco5 Thank you

[@marykedykhuizen6902]

Beautiful piece, love the wood grain

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Maryke Dykhuizen Thank you so much.

[@limaartesao]

show channel abraços do brasil

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Obrigado.

[@johndavid4831]

Do you have a chain saw?

[@Woodturnersjournal]

John David I do not. I wish I did. I used to borrow my buddies, but I haven't in a while.

[@johndavid4831]

Parting logs seems a bit hairy. I liked the end result, though. Thanks for sharing your work.

[@dwkentinc]

great job, enjoyed the video.

[@Woodturnersjournal]

dw klassen Thank you.

[@mummatoni9211]

What size box did it measure from that tree? So cool

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Mumma Toni It's been a while. I think it was most likely 10 x 8 or so.

[@mummatoni9211]

Woodturners Journal it very cool. Think you did awesome considering you have no bandsaw as I know how hard that struggle is. I give anything for decent one

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Mumma Toni You have no idea how bad I want one. The plan is hopefully January and I'll have one.

[@mummatoni9211]

Woodturners Journal oh awesome for me i just keep dreaming

[@qubadmalik1]

simply beautiful, i will try my hand on this next week.

[@creativewoodworker4300]

Really nice.

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Thank you.

[@peterwilhelmsson4168]

A small electrical chainsaw costs less than your carbide-tipped tools :)

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Peter Wilhelmsson Thank you for the suggestion. I now have a 20" bandsaw to help cut this down and I rarely use those carbides. Knowing what I know now, I wish I would of bought the chainsaw instead of the chisels. Lol. All the same, thank you for the suggestion and watching.

[@РоманСкибицький]

Издевательство над инструментами :-/

[@Matt-rr6hd]

This guy bugs me. I can’t even finish the video.

[@Woodturnersjournal]

Sweet Skip I'm sorry you feel that way. What in particular bugs you?