Woodturning a Brass Brimmed Bubinga Bowl

[@2whitaker]

Jim, As always your work imaginative and beautiful. Very well done indeed. I don't know about the U.K, but here in the U.S. the hardware stores often have machines where you can make copies of your keys. I was fortunate to be in a hardware store when man came in to service and clean the machine. He was kind enough to give me the brass shavings from the machine as well as his business card. Now I might have an endless supply of brass shavings. Also, if you have Harbor Freight tool stores in the U.K. they have paint pots that can be converted into pressure pots easily. They cost about 72 pounds.

[@JimsonMakes]

Many thanks for watching my videos. Fortunately I now have a pressure pot which makes resin casting much more consistent.

[@MikeWaldt]

An excellent turn Jim, and an absolutely gorgeous bowl as a result. Cheers Mike

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Mike, I think this technique has a lot of potential . Take care mate, Jim

[@victoryak86]

Wow, found a new, fantastic turning channel! Love the workmanship and creativity as well as excellent teaching skills. Can’t wait to explore further, and needless to say subscribed! Cheers, Chris

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much!

[@JimG31547]

Jim, That is a beautiful bowl. The brass power looks great. Thanks for taking time to video and share, Jim

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you James. Glad you like it. Cheers, Jim

[@Lee-qp6gf]

One beautiful piece. You are the man for inlay. waiting for more, Cheers

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks for your kind words Lee. More videos soon. Cheers, Jim

[@wg8304]

Arrived at your channel by chance and could not be happier. Love the different things you do on the lathe! Count me in as the next subscriber.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Ward and thanks for subscribing, much appreciated. I try and show some different ideas. Cheers Jim

[@chandarussell]

Very clever technique to put a brass rim on a bowel. It turned out incredibly well.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Chanda, an experiment that worked well. Cheers Jim

[@doswellpierce2068]

Very nice. The brass really sets the Burbinga off. You do very nice work and I enjoy your videos.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much. I am very pleased that you like my videos, I try to keep them interesting and a bit different if possible. All the best, Jim

[@IanMaude]

Another great idea Jim. You have inspired many to infill with resin and Milliput, now they will all be trying this :) It looks great. I can't wait to see what you come up with next!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Ian, I have a few days to myself this weekend so maximum workshop time. What to do next ? Cheers, Jim

[@malcolmbrierley]

Beautiful bowl Jim, very clever idea with the inlay of resin before the final shape. Really enjoy your videos and the very clear explanation. Look forward to your next one keep them coming.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Malcolm, much appreciated Cheers Jim

[@stubrearley9220]

Brilliant as always. I really enjoy watching your vids

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Stu, that's great to hear, more videos soon. Cheers, Jim

[@edmcgugan2079]

Beautiful work Jim. Very innovative thinking as well. You have opened up a huge range of possibilities! tx, Ed

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Ed, yes loads of variations possible. Cheers Jim

[@Wopdagoacv]

Wow! What a great piece! Terrific job. I just love you and your videos! Stay well, and keep up the fantastic work. ACV- Youngstown, Ohio U.S.A.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you for your very kind words, I really appreciate you taking the time to watch my videos. All the best, Jim

[@proffd972]

your bowls are a work of art.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Dale, I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. All the best, Jim

[@alansimpson596]

Thank you Jim for another great upload. I particularly appreciate learning how to secure a brass or any other epoxy rim onto an item of wood. Last week I used your Milliput pin stripe method for the first time when making a gift for non -wood turning friends. They were mightily impressed and at the moment I have a small table lamp on my lathe with more pin stripes curing. I can't wait until tomorrow when I get to finish it off. When I bought my first container of Yorkshire Grit about 6 weeks ago I reckoned it would last me about a year. Well, I can see the bottom of the container already so I'll be ordering some more soon. Best wishes, Alan.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks again Alan for your continued support. I really like the clean lines that Milliput creates and the results are very tactile. I would love to see some pictures of the lamp. All the best, Jim

[@charlesreicks648]

A very nice look, it came out really well. Thanks

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you Charles. Glad you liked it. Cheers, Jim

[@TheLittleGardenShedWorkshop]

Very nice Jim, it came out really well mate. 👍 Take care, Harry

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Harry, it was an idea I had been mulling over for a while and it worked well. Take care mate, Jim

[@AlFurtado]

Another great example of master at work with a great medium mix, Thank you my friend for sharing.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you Al my friend, I was just watching your latest potpourri box video when you left the comment. I'm loving the shape you got. Cheers, Jim

[@mattdabney4109]

Beautiful. Awesome job with all the resin in laying, very neat ideas

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Matt, glad you like my stuff. Cheers Jim

[@tomburns7544]

Right on, Jim! That looks beautiful! Subscribed from the exotic land of Canada, eh.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Tom and many thanks for subscribing

[@SteveTwoodturning]

Nice job Jim, that came out luvverly mate.... The brass works very well with the Bubinga ..... Thanks for sharing mate, Steve.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Steve, I was very pleased with the result of this experiment. This Bubinga was slightly different to the usual Bubinga, it has quite a strong pink colouration which gradually appears a few hours after finishing, you can see the colour difference between the fresh cut and finished colour in one of the video sequences. Take care mate, Jim.

[@geraldshultz4271]

You are truly an awesome turner....Thank you for your video.....keep um coming.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks again Gerald. Lots more videos planned. Cheers Jim

[@bluemtnsman]

Sweet little project. Well done sir.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much. Cheers, Jim

[@yuvallahav]

Great video Jim, the sketches of the recesses really helped understand since they were hard to see, like you said. Ended up looking really nice, the bronze color really shines! Yuval.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks again Yuval, another experiment that worked out well. Cheers, Jim

[@987P123]

great idea and an awesome piece of art. the brass goes really well with the bubinga in my view, especially with that shiny-bubinga-grain feature, I love it. keep it up and take care, sir

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much, glad you liked it. More videos soon. Cheers, Jim

[@johnt9366]

Great video and fantastic end product and as always very informative, thanks for sharing Jim

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks John. I am trying to improve the quality of my videos, but I am not great with computers and editing, glad you liked it. Cheers, Jim

[@Sludgepump]

Beautiful little bowl Jim. Really like the brass effect. You're stepping me closer to getting a lathe. ;)

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Sludgepump , glad to have inspired you. Dangerous move buying a lathe, highly addictive, and lots of kit needed initially. Cheers, Jim.

[@pjbaddict]

When I first saw the pic I thought "how the bloody hell". Great idea for keying the resin into the wood, ingenious

[@RealRuler2112]

Heck, I've done this before & I was wondering... never put it in that manner before; always inlaid into a groove on top. Leaving wood and then turning away the excess has got me thinking...

[@MattKummell]

Beautiful and really creative! Thanks for sharing!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Matt, much appreciated. Cheers, Jim

[@M4ngstergangster]

Very nice and fantastic teaching commentary.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much, glad you like it. Cheers Jim

[@travissmith7471]

Looks awesome... Thanks for sharing... This motivating video...

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Travis Cheers Jim

[@artfulgloves]

Very cool idea with the recess for resin.:) Great video!:)

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks, glad you like it. Cheers, Jim

[@zippy3711]

Beautiful Bowl Great work

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much. Cheers, Jim

[@terrymoore7311]

Great bowl the brass rim suited the colour of the wood

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Terry, I was pleased with how it came out. Cheers, Jim

[@Joe_Sant]

Brilliant work. It looks great.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Stokie Joe, glad you liked it. Cheers, Jim

[@marknienstadt6963]

I've done a similar technique with a shallow bowl. No brass, just colored resin. Had some leaching issues. The next one, I applied shellac first. Cured the leaching.

[@JimsonMakes]

Many thanks for watching. Yes leaching can be a problem with less viscous resins or with open grained wood. I almost routinely seal the surface of the wood before casting. I usually just paint the surface in a thin coat of the actual finish resin and let it cure, takes time but bonds to the final pour giving strength. Cheers Jim

[@WoodsleeSummercraftwoodturning]

Nice looking bowl and I wouldn't beat yourself up on the porosity Take care Rob

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Rob, this was an experiment that worked out , the porosity was only minor and adds a bit of character. I will get a pressure pot one day and this will help with this type of work. Cheers, Jim

[@baconsoda]

That is marvellous. I think I'm off looking for brass powder now. Best Wishes, Brendan.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Brendan, it was an experiment that worked well and I will now probably do some larger projects using the same technique. All the best, Jim

[@markoutler5139]

Very nice piece. I have never seen this technique.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Mark. This was a technique that my imagination came up with the other night. Cheers, Jim

[@michaelflynn6178]

Great ideas as always Jim Thanks

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Michael, I've got a few more ideas coming soon. Cheers, Jim

[@RoySatzman]

Beautiful bowl thanks for sharing

[@JimsonMakes]

Many thanks Roy. Glad you like it. Cheers, Jim

[@Bramsshed1913]

Hello Jim , I found this a very interesting and also inspiring project, it looks beautiful ! I shall be looking at some more of your videos asap.............Don't know why it took me so long to subscribe to you lol :) Cheers, Bram

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you Bram. Thanks for taking the time to look at my videos and subscribing, hopefully there will be something of interest to you. Cheers, Jim

[@zwaeglink2066]

Lovely work, inspiring!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you Florence, glad you like it. Cheers, Jim

[@markhobster8113]

very nice and i like the process of using a syringe and the walls of the recess as a mould, i had a few syringes from my retired dads printing years but i havnt a clue where they are so Ill have to have a hunt or just buy some more ;)

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Mark. I use syringes for lots of gluing and resin projects. If you check eBay regularly you can pick up some bargains if you buy a whole box. Cheers, Jim

[@gabrielc6252]

Beautiful project. And a sudden tornado at 24:30 :D

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much 👍🏼 Cheers Jim

[@turnip197426]

Thanks again Jim great piece.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Lee, you could use this technique to add a Milliput rim to a bowl. Cheers, Jim

[@turnip197426]

I will for sure cheers.

[@deldollens4059]

I wonder if one could vacuum out the majority of the air pocket prior to applying it to the bowl.

[@JimsonMakes]

The best way would be to de-gas the resin mixture in a vacuum chamber before adding it to the bowl and then putting the whole thing in a pressure vessel. Unfortunately I do not yet have the equipment to do this. Cheers, Jim

[@anklebiterwoodworks2818]

Came out great!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much. Cheers, Jim

[@BlondieCharlie]

When you get round to your Easy shop will you give me a shout because I am buying a house soon and want your work in my home as decorative and functional items. I absolutely love your work but my favourite up to now is the blue tiles bowl! That would be my 'Nobody is allowed to touch' bowl if i had it or one like it ha ha.

[@BlondieCharlie]

the turquoise inlay one! they would look amazing in any colour!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Charlie, I will let you know when I set up my Etsy shop. Cheers, Jim

[@robertcornelius3514]

Simple project but only a high quality outcome. Say, what is that beautiful plant behind you called?

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Robert, it is a technique that has many possibilities. The plant is a hydrangea, I think they looked the best that they ever have this year. Cheers, Jim

[@shellyrappaport3864]

Good work. I very much enjoy and learn from your videos. I like a higher luster on my work. What can I top coat with after the Wilshire grit? Thank you

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you Shelly. Yorkshire Grit is oil based so I favour a wax finish. Lately I have been using Hampshire Sheen High Gloss, I also use Renaissance Wax which is a Microcrystalline wax ( also in Hampshire Sheen ). All the best, Jim

[@StephenM67]

beautiful bowl!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you Stephen. All the best, Jim

[@MarkDurbin]

That came out well Jim, I think the porous surface gives it a patina and makes it look older. I suppose you could put the syringe in a vacuum chamber prior to filling the rim and that would reduce the number of small internal bubbles. Thinking about it, I don't know how effective capping the syringe and drawing a small vacuum using the plunger might be?

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Mark. I wish I had the money to buy both a vacuum chamber and a pressure chamber. Creating a vacuum in the syringe would probably eliminate some bubbles but the resin mixture is a bit too thick. All the best, Jim

[@BlackCat_2]

That came out really great! Totally love that! Not sure what kind of resin you are using but I never use a pressure pot. Don't even have one though I would love to as I can also use it for my silicone mold making. :P Best way to have the bubbles release themselves is to work with it when the resin is really warm. We have 100+ F here these days and my house can get up to 82 or 83 F which is beyond great for working with resin. I never get any bubbles. I also use a long torch lighter to burst surface bubbles. If it is cooler where you are you can warm the resin in a hot water bath before use and use the torch. - Heidi

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Heidi. I use heat to release bubbles sometimes but the resin and brass mix is so thick that it traps bubbles. I would love to get a pressure pot , but they are expensive and most are not very big. Ideally I would put the mixture into a vacuum chamber to de-gas it and then put it into the wood and then put the whole bowl in a pressure pot, but I have not got the money for that at the moment. Cheers, Jim

[@BlackCat_2]

Jimson's Stuff I hear you there. I have looked at a few DIY videos on KZbin for making one. Not sure it would be more cost effective but definitely would be more fun. :D

[@JimsonMakes]

+BlackCat2 . Anything to do with pressure vessels , I will defo leave to the professionals ! Way too risky. All the best, Jim

[@BlackCat_2]

Jimson's Stuff I can understand. I am that way about my van's brake system but I will fix anything else on the van myself. :D

[@dougkeen1982]

Nice job! Why does the brass appear green under inside light, but now that you showed it outside it looks more like brass.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Doug, I think the brass reacted with the epoxy and caused this green colour ( tarnish ). It looks like brass in most lights but is slightly green in others. It would probably have been better using a different resin ( possibly polyester ) or adding some black pigment to the resin which I often do when working with metal powders. Cheers, Jim

[@Crewman2770]

That was another good video, I have a 6 x 6 x 3 Bubinga blank and you've given me an idea to try out. Where do you source the metal powders and the resin.

[@joswolters6822]

.Very beautiful brimmed bubinga bowl gr from holland

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Jos. All the best, Jim

[@ErikAnderson1]

Beautiful nigh time timelapse and amazing bowl Jim! That Bubinga is awesome! The brass is a really nice touch! What was the name of the friction sanding system?

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Erik. This was an experiment that worked well. I did the time lapse photography whilst on holiday in France recently. The rotary sanding system was made by Simon Hope and of course there was the good ole Yorkshire Grit. Cheers, Jim

[@henrikunemann3794]

Hi, why not trying adding a foot-part with brass inlaid? To counter-balance the aspect of the brass rim... Henri

[@JimsonMakes]

I have already considered that and it is one of those projects I will get round to one day. My list of projects never gets shorter, I need more hours in a day. Cheers, Jim

[@paulhitchcox9110]

looking very nice as usual

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Paul. Cheers, Jim

[@MexieMex]

Another fantastic project Jim, I'm always very impressed with the stuff you do (as I've said before LOL). Stupid question time now though, how do you know how deep you can go? I've done a lot of work on lathes before, but they were all metal ones, where it is done very differently LOL

[@JimsonMakes]

Judging the depth at which to stop hollowing can be tricky sometimes, but there are several designs of jig or gauge around to help you decide when to stop. Lately I have been using a variation of a jig I saw Sam Angelo, the Wyoming Woodturner using, it is very simple and very accurate, I will put a link below. I'm glad you like my projects, thanks, Jim kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYaVgX-jpLF8iJI

[@MexieMex]

Thanks for the response, that covers the depth if you are going straight down, but what about wall thickness? Sorry if these are incredibly rudimentary questions, but as I said I come from a metal working background, and things are done very different there LOL

[@JimsonMakes]

+Mexie Mex . Sometimes the wall thickness is judged by eye and feel but I often use double ended callipers to measure it. www.robert-sorby.co.uk/h974000-double-ended-callipers Cheers, Jim

[@MexieMex]

Great, thanks ;^>

[@donfillenworth1721]

Very nice! Thanks for sharing.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you Don, glad you like it. Cheers, Jim

[@philsfavorites5657]

Great looking project, love the brass ring idea. Can you list your source for the brass powder? Keep up the great work.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Phil, much appreciated. I got the brass powder off eBay, there were quite a few different listings for brass powder on there. All the best, Jim

[@Doc_Fartens]

When it's on the lathe, and I suppose even when mixing the resin, why does the brass powder look green? Is it just that the powder has tarnished, and during the final Yorkshire Grit stage it polishes away said tarnish?

[@JimsonMakes]

Yes I think it is exactly that. It seems to go more green when you mix it into the epoxy. The surface of the brass particles may even react with the resin and like you say you are cutting away the tarnish. Sometimes adding black pigment to the resin gives a better appearance but can sometimes leave slight streaks in the polished surface where the layers of resin fold over each other. The green is more obvious in certain lighting conditions. Cheers, Jim

[@wardausman2795]

Brilliant!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Cheers Jim

[@saraciccia7904]

Is this as relaxing to do as it is to watch?

[@JimsonMakes]

Hi Sara , it is certainly therapeutic, but does require a lot of concentration. I do feel more relaxed when I feel happy with what I've made. Woodturning definitely makes you forget other worries. All the best, Jim.

[@clydeulmer4484]

Another winner, Jim. Artful shape, but it just begs to be used -- pocket change & keys, pile of spare rubies & emeralds, whatever... I have a bone to pick with you about showing off your cool lathe tools, though: I've just been forced to order a Sorby tool rest stem and box scraper platform :-) Clyde

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks for your kind words Clyde. The Robert Sorby catalogue is full of temptation ! The box scraper platform is brilliant and supports the scraper very well but just take gentle cuts with a sharp scraper to avoid catches. Make sure you are cutting just above centre. I have modified mine by rounding the leading left had corner so that I can get it tight into small bowls. Cheers, Jim

[@charlesholland6851]

so awesome!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Charles, glad you like it. Cheers Jim

[@robertlunsford1350]

what do you use to sharpen you tools? they seem impressively sharp.

[@JimsonMakes]

I use a Robert Sorby Proedge sharpener with ceramic belts.

[@buzcrash1]

Hi Jim, do you mix up a couple of pots of epoxy as the channel in your wood looks like it'll take quite a bit more than you've mixed? Nice bowl by the way.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Ray, I can't remember exactly how much I used, I think I mixed a 2\3 full pot of epoxy and decanted half of it into another pot before mixing in the brass powder into each pot, so it was probably about one and a half full pots. If I do it again I will probably not mix it quite so think, so that it is easier to syringe and less likely to leave voids. I may even try using a different resin such as polyester. Cheers, Jim

[@jgotton6427]

Beautiful!! At what RPM do you apply the Yorkshire grit?

[@rogerleslie4282]

How do you come up with ALL your ideas Jim? Very nice little bowl. Cheers mate Roger B.V.S.A.🇦🇺......

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Roger. I drift off into my own little world and one idea evolves into another, it drives my wife mad ! Cheers, Jim

[@Skooty68]

That came out very nice,looks good Atb

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Scott, glad you like it. Cheers, Jim

[@timothymeadows4242]

Thank you, I learned something today.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Timothy Cheers Jim

[@kerriumeki3304]

Hello.Very beautiful brimmed bubinga bowl. Do u have a web site to sale your work or is it just for you to enjoy? I really was fascinated by ur work. thank you

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Kerri, I will probably be putting some of my pieces up for sale soon, probably on Etsy. Cheers, Jim

[@adamquincey4371]

Excellent, very nice... Cheers...

[@JimsonMakes]

Many thanks Adam. Cheers, Jim

[@57WillysCJ]

Well done.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much. Cheers, Jim

[@marcosdovale500]

ótimo trabalho Srº Jim, pode passar seu e-mail para mim entrar em contato com o Srº ?

[@JimsonMakes]

obrigado. Vou enviar-lhe uma mensagem privada. Jim