Woodturning: Baby Rattle (complete)

Turning a baby rattle, from square stock to handheld noisemaker.

[@ncwoodworker]

I was even getting scared watching you round with the skew. Nice video and tutorial.

[@CraftWithAfshin]

Very beautiful work with skew and rattle turned out great!

[@MikeWaldt]

Excellent video and rattle. Your skew skills are a joy to watch. Take care Mike

[@RoundaboutWoodworks1]

Thank you very much.

[@luisvergara6934]

Really great work I did learn a lot Luis

[@Robbiethewoodturner]

i watch you make the handle last week nicely turned and finished

[@RoundaboutWoodworks1]

Thank you!

[@AJsWargaming]

What a great idea. Nice single session project. Thanks for sharing.

[@RoundaboutWoodworks1]

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. :-)

[@NephiliimZoo]

Thanks for the video. Really is what I was looking for techniquewise. keep 'em coming

[@RoundaboutWoodworks1]

You're very welcome. :-) I'm glad you found my video helpful.

[@turningonadime6477]

Thanks for the video, I enjoyed it.

[@gtdblair1623]

Nice SKU work sir that looks really cool great job

[@MrJohnCollard]

I now know what my Grandson's next present is. Great video thanks

[@billy19461]

Your skew skills are amazing! Loved the rattle and I would trade some walnut for some ash.

[@l.r.norris6519]

I got a lot out of this video, thanks!

[@jessem.draper8839]

I loved watching this!! Thank you!!

[@RoundaboutWoodworks1]

You're very welcome. :-)

[@nukejets]

I love watching you work with the skew. You've inspired me to do more with my skew chisels. I'm improving steadily. Thanks.

[@philstauffer8073]

Good design. Great skew work!

[@RoundaboutWoodworks1]

Thank you, Phil. Thank you very much. :)

[@brendanlenane2685]

Thanks for this video. I was looking for something to make for my new goddaughter and this will make the perfect gift for her.

[@RoundaboutWoodworks1]

You're very welcome. :)

[@brendanlenane2685]

+Roundabout Woodworks I'll be using a piece of mahogany I have lying around and was wondering if you had any advice on a safe finish to put on it. Thanks.

[@RoundaboutWoodworks1]

B Lenane I use danish oil. It doesn't need much. Be sure to let it cure for a few days before letting her play with it.

[@brendanlenane2685]

+Roundabout Woodworks Ok. Thank you.

[@terrencepowell7779]

Thanks for the video. I will have to try to make one.

[@RoundaboutWoodworks1]

You're welcome. :-)

[@darrellnorris8678]

Thank you for the video, have a new Great Nephew, he should enjoy this.

[@RoundaboutWoodworks1]

You're very welcome, Darrell. Everybody loves these. :) I'm sure your great nephew will be no exception.

[@roofermarc1]

Nicest one I seen anybody else make and the one I'm going to make. Thanks.

[@RoundaboutWoodworks1]

Thank you! Send me a picture of your rattle. I'd love to see it.

[@cwhussey5432]

Nice job, your skew skills are a pleasure to watch... I made one mistake when watching this ... let the Wife see me... now she wants me to make some for her Pregnant Co-Workers... Oh well live and learn...

[@RoundaboutWoodworks1]

Rattles make the best baby gifts. You're going to be very popular. :)

[@82thething]

Nice rattle. I'm going to try to make one tomorrow.

[@RoundaboutWoodworks1]

Thank you. How did yours turn out?

[@phillyrocker1950]

taught this was a great idea and something worth trying thank you was injoying to watch

[@RoundaboutWoodworks1]

phillyrocker1950 Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!

[@ArcticFlies56]

Excellent screw chisel technique and abilities. I'm still trying to master the screw chisel. It seems to be a difficulty in overcoming it. I always get catches that destroy my work.

[@RoundaboutWoodworks1]

Richard Katzman A light touch is needed. And a gentle but firm grip. That way a catch is a bit less destructive.

[@89bavaro89]

What do you finish it with?

[@thefriendlygrizzley6728]

Nice ratle I buay one!

[@larryjacobs5713]

I live down in the Beaumont area, do you give lessons?

[@keithtyler-smith58]

Hi, like others I really admired your skew chisel work and I have a question. What size skew chisel are you using and what is the angle at which it is ground. I'd really like to know. Cheers Keith (from New Zealand)

[@RoundaboutWoodworks1]

The bevel length is approximately one and a half times the thickness of the tool. I'm sorry, I don't have any way to measure the angle. The shorter the bevel the shorter cove that can be turned, but too short makes it tough to do anything else. A longer bevel makes a better surface off the tool.

[@cmassey1999]

Nice work, what Part of Houston?

[@peterleffler2062]

Thanks! I've just become a great uncle so I'm planning a little present. I've looked at a few options but I think I like your method best of the ones I've seen. Some feedback if I may? I'm not very interested in watching sanding. For me (and I know you have a far wider audience) I would be happy for the sanding to be at high speed or only mentioned in your commentary and entirely left out of the video. Think how much editing it would save too! I guess you keep it to maintain the integrity of the process - I think that might be important to you - but I just end up skipping through it, which is OK. I like that you kept in your little catch. I felt your pain! (Don't ask why!😂)

[@morneb2000]

cool video and thanks. what finish did you use, seeing its a baby toys that will go into a baby's mouth?

[@RoundaboutWoodworks1]

Any oil finish will work. Or no finish at all.

[@morneb2000]

great thanks

[@yeoldepirate783]

A coat of What I could not hear Thanks enjoyed it

[@CraftWithAfshin]

i didn't either but most likely food/toy safe oil.

[@pietervanengelen3933]

Good video, I will also make one. What type of epoxy do you use?

[@RoundaboutWoodworks1]

I usually buy the five minute epoxy in the double tubes.

[@artkempenich6152]

why do you only paint prt of one thum nail? Like the rattle

[@RoundaboutWoodworks1]

That wasn't paint. That was an injury.

[@crustybread62]

BLO?

[@i-vento9361]

What will you handle the product?

[@RoundaboutWoodworks1]

I don't understand.

[@i-vento9361]

paint, stain, varnish, waxing?

[@i-vento9361]

nterested in what materials work. Already found an answer plus.google.com/b/111364578926033532883/+RoundaboutWoodworks1/photos/photo/6020400429446778498?pid=6020400429446778498&oid=117378081923419977847. Sorry to trouble you.

[@RoundaboutWoodworks1]

I-Vento no trouble! I only use boiled linseed oil to allow for cleaning the rattle. I have used walnut oil, but BLO dries faster.

[@i-vento9361]

thanks for the answer

[@roywatson8209]

where is your home i have a lot cherry wood wet

[@roywatson8209]

i live n. indiana

[@charlesgilliland532]

If you put on closed captioning it says "this is a piece of ass"

[@artkempenich6152]

sorry my attempt at humor

[@RoundaboutWoodworks1]

No problem at all. :-) I should have painted it before anyone saw it, but there were witnesses.