Woodturning a Disc Shaped Bud Vase

In this video I turn a wooden disc shaped bud vase. I found out that the woodturning sequence is very important, so I planned out the steps before jumping into the project. I also sized the opening very carefully to make sure the test tubes that I purchased would fit into the holes. Both the plastic test tubes (16 x 100 mm) and the 16.5mm drill bit were purchased on Amazon.
Tools and I use in my videos and some product links:
Stihl 391 chainsaw
Robust American Beauty Lathe & tool rests - woodchuckers.com/ ,www.turnrobust.com/
Oneway scroll chucks and vacuum system woodchuckers.com/collections/..., oneway.ca/, oneway.ca/
Vicmarc scroll chucks www.branchestobowls.com/chucks
General Salad Bowl Finish woodchuckers.com/search?q=gen... , www.amazon.ca/General-Finishe...
Sandpaper woodchuckers.com/collections/..., sandpaper.ca/hook-and-loop-pr..., stockroomsupply.com/collectio...
5/8” roughing bowl gouge - Woodchuckers, Lee Valley, Busy Bee
5/8” bottoming bowl gouge - Woodchuckers, Lee Valley, Busy Bee
1/2” finish cut bowl gouge - Woodchuckers, Lee Valley, Busy Bee
1” skew for shear scraping - Woodchuckers, Lee Valley, Busy Bee
Easy Wood carbide tools - Woodchuckers, Lee Valley, Amazon, Busy Bee
Epoxy/Resin - Woodchuckers, Lee Valley, Amazon, resinate.ca/product/epoxy/, designerepoxy.ca/epoxy-resin/,
Andre Martel calipers martelhooktool.com/ENG/USA/out...
CA glue - Stick Fast at woodchuckers.com/search?q=CA+... or Lee Valley
Woodburner - Razertip www.leevalley.com/en-ca/searc... or Burnmaster at www.chippingaway.com/cat/wood...
This video is for entertainment purposes, woodturning can be dangerous, follow all safety precautions when using your tools and equipment and get proper instruction/training.

[@timpower3190]

A great project a classy vase

[@frankdidomizio]

Thanks

[@laceyhansen1815]

I must try this, thanks for sharing

[@frankdidomizio]

thanks

[@spiritwynd]

Yep! This is definitely on my "to do" list! Beautiful! Thanks Frank! Heather 🇨🇦

[@frankdidomizio]

Thanks Heather, it is a tricky project to do, but you will really be happy with the result when you do one. Thanks so much for commenting.

[@yohanmmartinez5752]

Very nice video and very good work 👏

[@frankdidomizio]

thanks

[@pettigrewwoodworks]

Wonderful piece. Obvious that you put so much thought into the process!

[@frankdidomizio]

Thanks, yes this was a tricky one to work through.

[@kathymoser9750]

Very nice. These have been on my list and now I have a process!!

[@frankdidomizio]

Thanks, they are a bit tricky but the challenge is worth it, good luck

[@michaelh.2284]

Very nice! Thank you for sharing...

[@frankdidomizio]

Thanks

[@harrydrechselkeller]

This is cool, thanks for the inspiration! Great!👍👍👍

[@frankdidomizio]

thanks

[@maxfli343]

Very nice vase very nice way to do that and I’m interested in the winged bowl in background 👍🏻👍🏻

[@frankdidomizio]

Thanks, I did not even know there was a winged bowl in the background.

[@frankdidomizio]

I have another video that shows how I did one of those.

[@PotgieterWoodturning]

Nice idea, i like that, something different. Great project 😁👍🏼👏

[@frankdidomizio]

Thanks, yes I thought this a nice little item for gifts or for selling

[@PotgieterWoodturning]

@@frankdidomizio i totally agree with you. I think i might even attempt making one 😁

[@AllenOxendine]

Interesting process, thanks for sharing. Beautiful Piece. Full View and Like 👍

[@frankdidomizio]

Thanks

[@BlueyPastle]

Awesome compositions Frank! What stunning works and your skills are mad. Thank you so much for sharing your process with us all and giving me inspiration to try something this advanced. Keep on turning. Cheers, Bluey 👍

[@frankdidomizio]

Thanks, these were a bit tricky to do, it I liked the final results for a more functional/decorative piece.

[@lauraalape2777]

Amazing! Thank you for sharing :)

[@frankdidomizio]

Thanks

[@linedesaulniers3230]

I love it....

[@frankdidomizio]

Thanks

[@canal-9389]

Sehr schöne Arbeit. Vielen Dank für das informative Video . Eine kritische Anmerkung kann ich mir dennoch nicht verkneifen: Den oligarchischen Handelsriesen mit dem "A" sollten wir alle meiden.

[@frankdidomizio]

Thank you

[@DaveGatton]

I love the vase project but I have to ask. Do you change lathes in the middle of the project? I saw a Robust lathe in most of the video but at the end it looked like you were using a Laguna. 😀

[@frankdidomizio]

Thanks, good catch on the lathes. I am lucky enough to own both the Robust American Beauty and the Laguna 2436

[@josephwise485]

Very nice video. I haven't turned one like this, will have to try it. I would like to know where you got your smock. I'm using a welding jacket, it was the only thing I could find at a reasonable price and the shavings fall right off. Everything else seems to be short sleeve.

[@frankdidomizio]

Thanks, the smock I was wearing came from Lee Valley, but they do not offer this any more. A very similar smock is available and made by Robert Sorby. This was on amazon, but not there any longer? You might have to hunt around to find out where they sell it.

[@Sidswoodworkingprojects]

Very cool project. I'll have to give it a try. Are you making them to sell.

[@frankdidomizio]

Thanks, yes I have started making them to sell - not sure yet how popular they will be?

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Great piece Frank! I'll definitely have to give it a try! What vacuum system are you using if you dont mind me asking?

[@frankdidomizio]

Thanks, I am using the Oneway vacuum system (chucks, valving and vacuum pump). I found it is very reliable and good quality and gives a good vacuum.

[@spiritwynd]

At the 4:40 mark, what kind of block did you put into the chuck?

[@frankdidomizio]

Thanks for the comment. That block was just one of my typical jam chucks, just a piece of scrap hardwood with a tenon on one side that will go into the chuck. On the other side of that jam chuck I have glued a piece of anti fatigue mat, available at most home centers or hardware stores, amazon, Walmart, etc.. This jam chuck will then drive the piece with just friction from the headstock.

[@spiritwynd]

@@frankdidomizio thanks Frank! I have some of that mat! I'll soon be giving this a try!

[@spiritwynd]

I like to challenge myself with different pieces

[@jozefhalman9149]

Witam,👍super praca 📏🔨🇵🇱

[@frankdidomizio]

Thanks

[@elisereyes8031]

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