Woodturning Christmas ornament

This one's a little different!
Made from a 2" piece of oak staircase spindle.
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[@scottstubberud1137]

Beautiful finished product! I’m a reasonably experienced wood turner and would like to give you a hint or 2. A spindle gouge will make shaping that piece much easier and safer actually and allow you to get crisper beads n coves. And I’m sure you are familiar with riding the bevel, that will help you slice into the wood vs scraping so much. Richard Raffan is brilliant at describing this. Also I’m not sure what your turning speed was but it seemed to me that you could have cranked it up considerably. Spindle turning can be done at much higher speeds because you are cutting so close to center where the wood moving by your tool is actually quite slow. That extra speed helps the tool cut much easier. That being said I loved the concept and final outcome very much and I believe that I will go spin one of these today once my shop warms up. Keep up the good work!!

[@spiritwynd]

Thank you so much for the advice Scott! I do have a spindle gouge, but for some reason, I really don't use it very much. I'm thinking that I don't have a proper angle on it. (I'll look into that). At the time of recording this video, I was not quite 2 years into my woodturning journey, and not very comfortable with the speed of spindle turning, but I understand the concept of faster speeds to reduce the bounce over the "air", and am getting better. Thanks so much for the advice! I'm always looking to learn from more experienced turners! Happy turning! Heather 🇨🇦

[@gregjohnson8486]

I was holding my breath watching you turn this. The wood between the holes is so thin I was afraid it would break somewhere. But you seem to have a delicate touch and you didn't rush. Great Job! You've inspired me to give this a try. Thanks for sharing. 👍🏽

[@spiritwynd]

I think I was holding my breath too! Give it a try, and let me know how it goes! Thanks for watching ❤️ Heather

Hello my friend, Fine Arts; These are the things that the human hand, head and heart work together. I watched a great design. Congratulations. See you. Big greetings.

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks for watching Sahane

@@spiritwynd see you.

[@trurex007lee7]

Very clever. Much easier than the “inside out” using 4 pieces of wood glued together with paper in between.

[@spiritwynd]

It sure is! Although, the other way has a different look to it. More oval on the sides

[@clydeschuyler]

I was going to say the same thing.

[@tomgreer9998]

Very cute AND doable for me!! Just acquired some 4" thick ash; that ought to work well for this. Very nice work and commentary. Much appreciated.

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Tom! Ash will be beautiful for this project! Sometimes I talk through my videos and other times I just let the video speak for itself. ( I don't really talk much even in person) Thanks for watching ❤️ Heather 🇨🇦

[@TurningStitches]

When I saw the thumbnail I thought this would be an inside out turning for sure. Great technique, I'll have to give it a try. 😀😀😀

[@spiritwynd]

It's super easy! Have fun! Heather 🇨🇦

[@ThePapa1947]

Heather that turned out great. Wonderful work! Gary

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Gary! It's so simple too!

[@robertbersin7299]

I just finished turning my Christmas Trees for the family and wondered what I should make for next year. I’m no longer wondering. Thanks for the idea!!

[@spiritwynd]

You're welcome! 😁

[@_zhawkeye_9808]

...what a cool idea...and it turned out great!...👍

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks so much Hawkeye!

[@michaelheyward7668]

Very nice! Really like the Christmas tree inside...

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Michael ☺️

[@michaelheyward7668]

You're welcome, Ma'am!

[@mpart_woodlathe-stuff]

I've only done 1 ornament and I learned how from you and here's another wonderful way to do them! Simply beautiful. I always wanted to a scepter in the ornament style and embed a jewel like your wee, tiny tree ! Thank you for sharing Heather. Take care. -Mike

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Mike! This way is reminiscent of an inside out ornament, but sooooo much easier!!

[@mpart_woodlathe-stuff]

@@spiritwynd Yep, "sooooo much easier" is what got my attention !! Thanks again !

[@bryanwillis5149]

very skillful done Beautiful job

[@spiritwynd]

Thank you so much Bryan!

[@bbirdiebirdie]

Thanks for showing this, nice job and it gives me confidence that I can try something like it!

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks David! I'm willing to try almost anything! We only learn from our mistakes, and become better from it. Most of my videos are my first try at things, so you can see my mistakes live!

[@BobShaffer-wt6cs]

Hi, Your first video I have watched and yes I liked, subscribed, and rang the bell. You do very nice work, and in my club, the women are generally better than the men. Great work, keep it up.

[@Chuck_Burke]

Hi Heather...thank you for the video..and the time it took to make it..bravo!!!

[@spiritwynd]

Thank you so much Chuck! I'm happy that you enjoyed it!

[@debbieletchworth918]

Thanks!

[@spiritwynd]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@TorbayTimberTwirler]

Nice one Heather, looks like an inside out turning without all the inside out making hassle. Lovely job.

[@spiritwynd]

IT'S definitely much easier, and faster!

[@davidskillestad7093]

You go girl, you are awesome

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks so much David!🙂

[@donaldtemple8090]

This is great. You did a super job. I can't believe you did all this with bowl gouge. Seem spindle would have been easier. I do many Xmas ornaments and I will incorporate yours with mine. Thanks

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Donald! I have a spindle gouge, but it's a crappy one. I probably should have used a skew, but even a little catch would have broken it. Thanks for watching ❤️

[@keithedwards1038]

Nice work. I’m also a new turner. It’s definitely a passion for me also. And it’s like I always say, there’s never a bad day to turn a little something on the lathe!

[@spiritwynd]

Well said! Thanks for watching Keith!

[@spiritwynd]

And if you're looking for a group to join, that always teaches something, go to www.worldwidewoodturners.org It's a group of turners from all over the world that meet on zoom every Wednesday night , and chat about turnings, and also have a demo( the link is on the website) I'm almost always in the meeting! The website is fantastic too!

[@keithedwards1038]

@@spiritwynd quick question for you. What are you using to hang them? I see the silver swirly thing lol. Just wondering what it is.

[@spiritwynd]

It's just a wire "swirly thing" that I got from Amazon. 100pcs. For maybe $5 Canadian

[@Stable_Studio]

Super Project Heather

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Brian!

[@ClintHitchcock]

Awesome job Heather. Lot easier than the way I've done it. Thank you for sharing.

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Clint! It is so much easier Than gluing!

[@pambozkurt5277]

Hi there, wonderful ornament.

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks for watching Pam

[@phillipbates2625]

Exceptional turning with such a delicate piece thanks for sharing 👍

[@spiritwynd]

Thank you so much Phllip! This was only my first try at this style too!

[@nelsonpalmer4831]

Enjoyed watching, very good job ! The first time 😊

[@spiritwynd]

Thank so much for watching! I'm happy that you enjoyed it!

[@KenCustis]

Very nice work! Great option for inside out turning.

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Ken! I really appreciate your comment!

[@Mauroiltornitore]

Great, Heather! Bravo!!! Cheers. Mauro

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Mauro 😊

[@WoodWizardrybyColin]

That is Absolutely Stunning Heather your tool control is amazing well done

[@spiritwynd]

Thank you so much Colin 💓

[@danielgeng2306]

That is very cool just purchased an old delta lathe and would love to give this a try but I think I need a little practice before I’d be confident enough that that thing wouldn’t blow up in my face. But I will at some point give it a try because that is a beautiful piece!

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks so much Daniel! Just be patient, and go slow! You can do it!

[@goat51]

Allow me to warn you: Turning is very addictive. If you have a spouse or dogs that require your attention, find a different hobby.

[@ronniepearce4438]

Thanks for sharing. I am saving this idea for when I shave the skill to attempt it

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks for watching Ronnie! It's a fairly easy piece to make. It's basically just spindle turning

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

That is so nice👍

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Luie 😊

[@ramwoods]

Hadn’t seen this technique before. Impressive and great work!

[@spiritwynd]

Thank you so much!

[@Garysmith2525]

Hey what a great piece, some brave delicate cuts as you curve the void section. 👏🙏

[@spiritwynd]

Thank you so much ❤️ it was my first one, and I wanted to see how thin I could get it. I think it looks much better than thicker chunkier ones

[@wardwilson3216]

Very nicely done, I haven't seen a hollowed out one done like that.

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Ward! Me either! It's much easier than the glue up for an inside out turning

[@jimselby1787]

Nice Work, Heather

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Jim

[@garydergut4741]

Very nicely done. A great idea too.

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks so much Gary!

[@toddatglencovewoodworks]

Nicely done Heather!

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Todd 😁

[@scotttague2729]

Nice job Heather looks great.

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks 👍

[@BruceG2009]

I’m going to give your method a try. I found a sliced seashell in a beach shop last summer. The shape of the seashell suggests a Christmas tree. I think it will look great mounted inside of an ornament like this!

[@williamneeriemer5585]

I'd love to see it when you do it. I love the seashell idea.

[@coswood3454]

Great job, beautiful, I will try too👌😊!

[@spiritwynd]

It's definitely easier than all that gluing!

[@coswood3454]

@@spiritwynd 😊

[@radarthewoodturner8912]

That's cool Heather I might try it after I get a drill press stay safe friend 👍👍👍👍

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks for watching Radar 😊 May I suggest a vice and a drill? As long as you can center accurately, it should work

[@leroy5007]

Just found your channel this morning, thoroughly enjoyed it, and will subscribe. thank you

[@spiritwynd]

Thank you so much Leroy!! I'm thinking that you were my 1000th subscriber!!

[@leroy5007]

@@spiritwynd Congratulations to you, Glad to help👍

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Good job Heather

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Doug!

[@garyjohnson9297]

Brilliant project ,A half inch skew makes short work turning tiny trees

[@spiritwynd]

It sure does!

[@williamneeriemer5585]

This fascinated me. When I get a lathe I will definitely try it.

[@spiritwynd]

That's awesome William! It gets a little tricky when going over the center part, I was sure that I was going to break it. Also, once you finish the tail end, never go back to it, because the thin center won't support pressure from the tool. Happy turning! Heather

[@brentbeacroft3363]

Very nice Heather, I think I'll try your technique

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Brent! It's really easy too! I might make a snowman to go into the next one!

[@nedmagnan8816]

Very nice, and precise work. I’ll try this soon.

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Ned! 😊

[@garyhand8582]

I am definitely going to try to make this.

[@spiritwynd]

It's really easy!

[@lisak5274]

Love it.. simpler than inside out turning without having to worry about seam lines & messing around with it. So glad I stumbled across this.. new sub from me & definitely gonna give this one a crack ( aussie slang for give it a go! )

[@spiritwynd]

So glad I could inspire you to try this one! It's definitely easier than Inside out,( which I have done too). Thanks for subscribing! Heather 🇨🇦

[@michelleousby6113]

Stunning Heather ❤

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Michelle!❤️

[@Jimmysden]

new subscriber, love the ornament, gonna have a go with this myself. thanks for the idea. awesome piece.

[@spiritwynd]

Thank you so much Jimmy! I'm so glad you like my content!

[@ScenicCityWoodturning]

Looks great! And much quicker that way👍🏻

[@spiritwynd]

It sure is! Thanks for watching ❤️

[@daveb.misc.2589]

Very nice Heather. I had tried some inside out ornaments, but I like your method way more betterer! Wow. Itll be Christmas before we know it. I am never ready, and im still doing stock car racing, and motorcycle ride videos. Always sad for me to see summer end! 😊❤👍

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Dave! This method is definitely easier than inside out turning! (I've done them too) I'm not a fan of winter either, but I love the beautiful fall colours we're having now

[@arnauddoremus8704]

Wow very nice, good job, congratulations ❤❤

[@spiritwynd]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@TheMessyStudio]

That look great, Heather! From the thumbnail I thought it was an inside out turning.

[@spiritwynd]

So much easier than that!

[@CJMarco-nq1yf]

Very cool!! I presume that you didn't have any set plan to follow and that you pretty much improvised? Nevertheless, i thought that it was a great piece. Im not a fan of oak, myself, and thats only because i find it very hard to work with because of the grain structure. You managed to make it work though. Bravo! The final product was really nice. Great job! Cheers!

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks!you are absolutely correct on the improvisation! That piece, (and almost all of my videos), are the first try at that particular style. Fortunately for me, most of them work out!

[@doswellpierce2068]

Nice Like the idea.

[@spiritwynd]

Thank you ☺️

[@clydeschuyler]

Very nice piece

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks so much Clyde!

[@michaelhayes1678]

Amazing work! Love it!

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Michael!

[@user-xk5tw6uh7p]

Maybe take some time to fine sand inside the drilled areas prior to turning?

[@spiritwynd]

Will definitely do that! And instead of drilling 4 sides, drill straight through to the other side. That way, the holes will line up better! This, and most of my videos are the first time making the pieces, so I figure out how to improve the next one. Thanks for watching ❤️ Heather 🇨🇦

[@markthompson6860]

very good Heather xxxxxxx

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Mark 😊

[@davidhayes6639]

have you tried 3 holes instead of four . I do both and prefer 3 holes over the four holes

[@spiritwynd]

I've never tried 3 holes. I may just try that soon

[@tomgreer9998]

got to wait a few days, but I am looking forward to it. Have you tried any "inside/outside" turnings?

[@spiritwynd]

I have! Just a couple though. Here's the link for the video of one of them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZ_MpWiarbiid9U Thanks for watching ❤️

[@NovaWoodworking719]

Nice video thanks for sharing. What type of shield do you have and do you like it ?

[@spiritwynd]

I use a Uvex made by Honeywell. I purchased it from Amazon. I definitely like it, but I still wear a dust mask too

[@jimellison3358]

Very nice

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Jim

[@michaelfelixb1316]

Klein aber fein👌sehr schön

[@spiritwynd]

Thank you so much Michael!

[@johnwoods9995]

aerticulate turning, vdry imoressve to a hamfisted gyy like me, tho I'll try it

[@spiritwynd]

Thank you so much John!

[@davidman6024]

very good and best

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks for watching David!

[@Sam-tg4ii]

5:05 it seems like if you accidentally push the tool just 1/8" in, it's gonna go inside the holes and break those thin sides. Is it really that close or it's just how it looks?

[@spiritwynd]

Nope! You're right! Even less than 1/8" thick at the center! Thanks!

[@bullet5675]

Very nice work. Why didn't you round the entire piece with the tail stock attached? That would reduce the stress on the head stock end when you got to the end.

[@spiritwynd]

I left the tail stock to give the narrow sides a bit of support. I was afraid that if I got too aggressive, that they would snap

[@lisacatlin8161]

Hi Heather, this is the first video of your work and look forward to watching the rest. Using a forstner bit is brilliant and your ornament is super cute! I am new to turning and I have a question. Why did you use a bowl gouge instead of a spindle gouge?

[@spiritwynd]

Hi Lisa! Welcome to the addiction! You'll absolutely love turning, just make sure that you always focus on your safety! I use the bowl gouge for most of my project simply because it's my favorite tool! I do have a spindle gouge that I use sometimes, but then again, I'd rather use my skew for cutting grooves. Just remember Bowl gouges can be used for spindles, but spindle gouges should not be used for bowls. Hope this helps! Heather 🇨🇦

[@lisacatlin8161]

@@spiritwynd Thanks for your speedy response and your tips! There is a lot to learn and I appreciate people like you who are willing to share knowledge. On to your next video!

[@lordskorpius1971]

How do you keep the shavings out of your crocs? Asking for a friend😂

[@spiritwynd]

Great question! I wish I had a magic solution, but I don't. BUT...since this video, I got myself a pair of crocs, (Dr shoes actually), that have no holes! They are exactly like crocs, except cheaper, and they have no holes to allow the shavings in!

[@roncooney8526]

Very nice. Easier than an inside out turning and just as pretty. How long was the spindle you started with?

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Ron! It was about 7" and definitely easier than the inside out turning

[@barbarabrowne5956]

What size Forster biT did you use? Turned out so well but I was thinking when you started you didn’t leave much room on the sides.

[@spiritwynd]

I honestly can't remember what size I used, but the spindle was 2"x2". You're right, I didn't leave much material, and should have left a bit more. But it worked out in the end.

[@spiritwynd]

Sorry this took so long Barbara! Every time I went to the workroom I'd forget to check! I believe the forstner bit was 1.5" the spindle actually measures 1.75" so it was just a bit smaller than the width. Hope this helps

[@barbarabrowne5956]

@@spiritwynd thanks, that is helpful.

[@barbarabrowne5956]

Turned out so well. My question with the two inch stock, what was the diameter of the Forster bit.?

[@spiritwynd]

I'm not sure where my answer to your question went, but I'll answer again. I believe that forster bit was 1.75" , just leaving enough room at the edges for rounding off, and I should have drilled all the way through to the other side, leaving less chance for misalignment.

[@machomie]

Sure beats gluing up for pieces for inside-out turning. I will try this soon. Did you have to do any sanding on the inside surfaces? Thanks!

[@spiritwynd]

I did a little bit, but my forstner bits were pretty sharp.

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

First!

[@spiritwynd]

LMAO you haven't even watched it yet! 🤣🤣🤣

[@kathymoser9750]

Do you have a story stick or the pattern in your head before you start?

[@spiritwynd]

I have a rough idea of what I'm going to make, but nothing definite

[@dwightfowler8388]

What size bowl gouge is this?

[@spiritwynd]

5/8 bowl gouge. I have 2 of them. One has a deeper flute and is ground to a different profile

[@spiritwynd]

The deeper flute is a Robert Sorby, and is my favorite!

[@Vet6970]

Looks great 👍

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks so much Bob ❤️