Woodturning - Hex Nut Glue Block Follow Up

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[@peterwilhelmsson4168]

I've been on extended sick-leave for 7 years, for suffering from mental illness. It's not easy, but with help and medication, I have crawled up from the darkest of the abyss and I'm now taking life at a slower pace. I've never been handy or practical, I was always the bookworm. Therefore it came as a surprise to both me and people around me when I took up woodworking as a hobby. I got my hands on a simple used 200-dollar lathe, a set of beginner's tools and a set of carbide cutters and some other odds and ends. Wood is both hard and easy to come by; parts of a birch felled by a winter storm "found" their way to my porch (which is also my woodworking shop) and I buy 2by2s and 2by4s fir from the local home improvement store. Anything more exotic than that is out of my budget, unfortunately. The focus I need when I'm at the lathe is like meditation to me now. Even though I only turn and carve small things; mortars and pestles, small mushrooms, magic wands, every finished item, piece by piece, is slowly re-building me, giving me more reasons to believe in myself. The inspiration to start doing this... is you. You, and other KZbinrs who inspire and educate through your videos, who've spent countless hours creating them. I am so grateful to you and your fellow makers, thank you!

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Peter, and thank you for your kind words and support. I am really happy to hear that you are in a better place now, and long may it continue. Take good care of yourself my friend. Cheers Mike

[@Der.Kuestendrechsler]

Very professional response to the comments and critiques of the first video - well done, Mike!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Sir, much appreciated. Cheers Mike

[@alanrouse8301]

Very good. There is always a "purist" out there on any subject. My son , his wife, and 16 year old daughter just got back for visiting the Forest of Dean. I told them if they saw a man with a short white beard there looking for lumps of wood to turn to tell him Hello. They said they didn't see one! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and knowledge with us. I really enjoy it.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Alan ... I saw them while I was up a tree trying to cut off a Burr ... I shouted but they obviously didn't hear me above the noise of the chainsaw!! ;) Take care mate, and thanks for watching. Cheers Mike

[@terrymoore7311]

Thanks for a great video mike. I’ve learn so much from you of these last couple of years. It’s great that you take the time to share your knowledge with us 👍👍

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Terry, your kind supportive words are very much appreciated. Cheers Mike

[@MikeG3PGA]

Hi Mike.... All excellent comments, hints and tips. 73 de MTG.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you very much Mike Cheers Mike

[@StuffUCanMake]

You are just a goldmine of knowledge. Thanks for being there for us!

[@MikeWaldt]

You're too kind, but thank you :) Take care Mike

[@WilliamHuntLatheCraft]

A great follow-up Mike on which is an innovative and useful idea. At the end of the day there are many permutations and possibilities for this concept,. I’ve already made 2. Thanks for the shoutout! I still can’t remember who told me about heating the surfaces!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you William, as you say many many permutations. The whole idea I suppose is to pass on a method for people to experiment with and adapt and improve. Take care mate Mike

[@paulcleary3289]

HI Mike, many thanks again for your really useful tips and advice. Your videos certainly take my woodturning along much more quickly. Best wishes Paul

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Paul, and thank you, very much appreciated. Cheers mike

[@harrykeel8557]

Enjoyed the tips, especially warming the wood. I have used the nut idea to made glue blocks before, however, I had one to come apart on me while turning once. The problem was that the epoxy had worked loose and lost its grip, and I did not check the bond on a regular basis to make sure it was safe to use. Lesson learned! Have a great day.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks for the heads up Harry, much appreciated. Take care Mike

[@glenmckelvey5952]

Great follow up Mike . Thanks for sharing some of your tips . Take care .

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Glen, much appreciated Cheers Mike

[@kevinburrows1705]

Hi Mike, Thank you lots of ideas there. And I’ll see you at Makers Central.👍

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Kevin, glad you liked the video. Look forward to meeting at MC. Cheers Mike

[@marshallgorrow5543]

Mike, thanks for sharing your tips and the follow up.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank YOU for watching Marshall. Take care Mike

[@MrTaz6552]

Mike absolutely love your videos I went blind completely 13 months ago and have since taken up wood turning thanks to Blind veterans UK the great thing about your videos is there aren’t long silences what are you actually do things you describe what you are doing and that is a fantastic help please keep them up and would love to see more beginners videos thanks David PS I have to use speech to text I’m so some of this may come out a little bit garbled

[@MikeWaldt]

So pleased to hear that you find some of my videos useful to you. Enjoy your turning, what an inspiration you are my friend. Take care Mike

[@barrycook4690]

Thanks Mike that cleared up some of my questions 👍👍👍

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you found it useful Barry. Take care Mike

[@peterfuller2156]

Great response mike and even more great tips thanks Mike 👍

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Peter, much appreciated Cheers Mike

[@gregwhelan1694]

Great follow up Mike. Thanks

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Greg. Cheers Mike

[@gregdagg9305]

Mike, Thank you for the time & effort that you invest in producing EXCELLENT teaching content. Unfortunately, there are flawed people that can find flaws in in anything you tubers do if it is not "the way" they would have done it.. Still waiting for the "correction" video from the nay sayers, hmmm..Blessings.

[@MikeWaldt]

😃😃 thanks for the support Greg .. you can't please all the people all of the time..... 🙂

[@tonyrooker9417]

@@MikeWaldt Totally agree. I find the videos to be an absolute Godsend for a beginner like me. Thanks, and carry on as you are

[@robertevans6481]

Great tip on the warming of the wood. After I thought about it,it does make a lot of sense...👍

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Robert, all credit to William Hunt for passing on the idea :) Cheers Mike

[@nigeloram3524]

Great advice as always..thanks Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks for watching Ivor.

[@garygeller6177]

Wonderful! Enjoyed your follow up. Thank you sir.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Gary. Cheers mike

[@markstevens8142]

Great tips Mike 👍👍👍

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Mark. Cheers Mike

[@kylethomas6781]

Haha that heater is clearly working Mike. It's freezing today so I know you'd normally have 15 jumpers and jackets on. Great video as always mate.

[@MikeWaldt]

LOL ... thanks Kyle ... and yes the heater is keeping me and the workshop "toastie" warm :) Take care Mike

[@TheMrbaseball1975]

Mike, I just recently saw Carl Jackobson use the heat gun in conjunction with the glue gun. Awesome idea.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi David, it was indeed Carl that got me into glue blocks as a holding method, when I started turning, which was around seven years ago! :) Take care Mike

[@JimsonMakes]

Another vote for glue blocks, very useful. Cheers Jim

[@MikeWaldt]

Indeed Jim ... thanks for watching mate. Cheers Mike

[@PaulLockwood]

Interesting follow up. Had never thought about the Tommy Bar hole, especially as I don't have one of those cylinder clamps.

[@Bramsshed1913]

Good follow up Mike , I also use the heat gun to help remove what ever is on the glue block Cheers, Bram

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Bram, I too use the heat gun on occasion ... not only to melt the glue though ;) Cheers mate Mike

[@JohnClothier]

some great tips there Mike. Thanks for sharing

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you John, much appreciated. Cheers Mike

[@MikeG3PGA]

Thanks yet again Mike. Missed you lately so I guess you must have a busy work load. 73 de MTG

[@MikeWaldt]

Pleasure Mike ... just a little busy with work and "real life" as they say ;) Cheers Mike

[@MARKBaid]

Great info Mike and I’ve used the heating method.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks for watching Mark. Take care Mike

[@jamespacker297]

Hi mike I have exactly the same gun and its great. I had a smaller one before that took smaller sticks and it was pretty useless. Great video again thank you.

[@MikeWaldt]

Happy to hear that you like the glue gun too James ... I'm almost willing it to give up on me so that I can get another one, as it is in a frightful state! ;) Cheers Mike

[@GordonRock1]

Great explanations, Mike. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, my friend! 🇨🇦🇨🇦😄😄 Take care, .....Gord

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Gord, not just for commenting, but your stalwart support over the years. Take care Mike

[@jgmueller]

Tolle tips Mike. Thanks. 👍

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Holz, much appreciated Cheers Mike

[@MANJITSINGH-ko2oi]

HI mike very good advice again.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Manjit Cheers Mike

[@gilgrace1915]

I used the warming idea to make a soft touch for my 60 degree cone live center. (No threads) My first try set up too quickly, but the warming did the trick. Just enough time clamp the soft touch to a known flat and true surface. It came out nice and true. Where there's a will there's a way. FYI don't use too much hot glue or it's hard to remove.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Gil, the warming both surfaces is a great idea, and allows for that essential extra bit of "open" time. Thanks for watching. Cheers Mike

[@rickpalechuk4411]

Warming the parts is a good idea, can be as simple as turning on the lathe and holding the workpiece against the glue block to create some heat from friction, then the hot glue can be applied and the parts bonded. As usual Mike, thanks for sharing your knowledge Cheers

[@terryc9003]

Another good idea Rick.

[@MikeWaldt]

What a great idea Rick, and thank you for sharing it. Take care Mike

[@davidburgess1204]

Well done Mike and it appears that your kerosine space heater is working well ,no hat scarf or snow suit this time only short sleeves.cheers David

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks David, and yes the heater is doing a grand job :) Cheers Mike

[@WoodyWood]

Thanks Mike I just brought one from Amazon(£25) and I didnt know about the 12mm sticks so I got the 11mm

[@MikeWaldt]

I'm sure you'll be happy with it Graham, I really don't think the 11mm sticks will perform any less well than the 12mm :) Let me know what you think of the set up when you've had a chance to put it through its paces. Take care Mike

[@TurningWorks]

Well done mate, good tips and clear explanations as always mate. :D

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you young Dave. Take care Mike

[@TurningWorks]

You do make me laugh... you're not THAT much older than me...LUVOO!

[@MikeWaldt]

@@TurningWorks Oh I think I am young 'un ... lol

[@hassanal-mosawi6049]

Thanks for showing how and sharing that

[@MikeWaldt]

My pleasure and thank you for watching Hassan Cheers Mike

[@alanmckeown6462]

Very good ideas thank you

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you found it interesting Alan and thanks for watching.

[@cunningstunts3329]

Some very useful points made, Mike. Excellent explanations and some good food for thought. See you giant sized Bunsen Burner is keeping you nice and warm. Does it do a mean toasted cheese and ham? Take care, Mate.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Graham ... I can't tell you how impressed I am with this heater ... well chuffed mate :) Cheers Mike

[@slurrybeta]

Great job.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Brian.

[@alanmullock381]

More good tips Mike👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Alan Cheers Mike

[@gunterschone8402]

Nice video, Mike. I smiled at the tool (the one with the blue handle), I know it as an oil filter strap wrench. :-) Maybe I'll build the mother glue stick.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Gunter, I couldn't think of the name while making the video, must be my age ...lol Thanks for stopping by my friend. Take care Mike

[@ianwashere9138]

Mike, thanks for clarifying all the questions and comments we all made here , as you said there a different ways of doing most things-so each to his own. I have a fellow wood turning buddy who hasn't used a glue block and my spindel is 1" 8tpi on my axminster hobby lathe - i made three wood blocks and threaded the wood ,which work well but i want to make some with hex nuts now and my buddies lathe is larger than mine so he keeps pointing out !!! and i want too get some nuts for him too, please put a link in for us. cheers mate -ian

[@bernardfutter5327]

Hello Ian, Try Bolt World of Thurrock/Tilbury, Essex. They've never let me down. There is also a supplier in Bristol , whose name I forget. Bernard.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks for that Bernard :) Cheers Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Ian, unfortunately I cannot seem to find the eBay seller I got mine from, as it was quite a while ago that I bought them. Bernard has given some names below, so hopefully you'll get things sorted. Cheers Mike

[@ianwashere9138]

@@MikeWaldt thanks mike and bernard ill give it a go. cheers ian

[@huwdavies5264]

Hi Mike, I made, amongst others, a comment about why not using the lathe to drill the centre hole in the glue chuck and your response to the comments makes me feel I should be back in form 1 in school. As you rightly said anything you put on a lathe will need to be trued first before you start to turn it properly, so 1mm either way will make absolutely no difference what so ever. The tip for heating both surfaces is great. I have bought two of the nuts to make glue chucks for my Axminster 1628 lathe but had to pay nearly £5 each from ebay, hey ho. Your videos are great ,so please keep them coming. Diolch Yn Fawr Mike, Huw

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Huw ... and a huge LOL mate. I feel I should apologise if I made you feel that you were back in school! ;) I honestly believe that everyone has there own take on things, and mine is just that, my opinion, and it would be a very boring old world if we all agreed on everything. Take care butty Cheers Mike PS - I cannot find the seller on eBay that I used which is very annoying!

[@huwdavies5264]

@@MikeWaldt Hi Mike, Not Wishing to try and teach my granny to suck eggs but have you checked your purchase history on ebay? Cheers, Huw

[@MikeWaldt]

@@huwdavies5264 Hi Huw ... Granny here ... yes mate, I know the sellers name but they don't seem to be trading any more ... :)

[@huwdavies5264]

@@MikeWaldt Hi Granny, I have found that as well that someone I have bought from and the stuff was really good and reasonably priced seems to fall of the edge of the world, which is annoying. Description for where I bought the nuts from; Wood Lathe Head Stock Spindle Nuts 3/4"-16 or 1"- 8 or M33x3.5, Glue Chuck Nut. The seller was Aruncas. Cheers, Huw

[@valborchardt3596]

Thanks Mike. Not sure where you are in the UK but I believe it’s snowing there so pretty cold. Take care as always from South Africa

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Val, I'm mid country so although cold very little snow as yet. Take care Mike

[@tomasarguinzoni9022]

Thank you for a great information 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🍻

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you liked it Tomas, and thank you for watching. Cheers Mike

[@martkt10]

Heating the wood, never thought of that as my garage is always cold this time of year

[@MikeWaldt]

It is a great method Mart, and thanks again to William Hunt for the idea. Cheers Mike

[@johnwallace4408]

More valuable information, SAFE TURNING, JOHN

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you liked the video John. Cheers Mike

[@campbellairlie]

Really enjoying your videos Mike. I’m new to Woodturning and learning a lot. You’ve got such a calming voice as well that my 6 year old granddaughter is happy watching with me. But I can’t find the hex nuts at the price you mention. Where was your source? Keep up the great work. Thanks. Campbell Airlie

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Campbell, and say hi to your granddaughter from me too :) I'm afraid the supplier I got them from doesn't seem to be selling now. Thanks for watching Cheers Mike

[@Bill.L.Carroll]

So many differing ways to do things, aye. Stick with what feels right for you, (that's for everyone, just a general statement) everybody is different. Can't please all the people all the time, just some of the people some of the time.👌 Informative upload, mate👍

[@MikeWaldt]

So true Bill, there are indeed many ways to achieve the same result. All I try and do is to pass on different methods to do things, then people can try various techniques, and find the best that suits them :) Thanks for watching and contributing. Cheers Mike

[@keithtregidgo5639]

hi Mike, thanks for the information on the glue blocks, i am having a few problems trying to get the nuts. could you please let me know where you got yours from .thanks Keith

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Keith, I bought mine off eBay quite a while ago, and unfortunately cannot find the specific seller I used :( Sorry I cannot be any help. Thanks for watching . Take care Mike

[@alfkey4155]

Hi MIke ,I've found an old microwave ( Pat tested) I use for drying wood ,heating wood for hot clue and reheating my tea in the workshop ,,. Think I heard it from Carl ,,. Regards Alf .

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Alf, I have never used that method, but know that a lot of people find it works well.

[@stubrearley9220]

Hi Mike. Some comments well answered. Could you do a review of the Axminster revolving centre you show there please? Is it very useful or is it an extravagance and just nice to have? Kind regards Stu.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Stu. I will keep a review in mind for the future. I bought mine around three years ago, it is a lovely accessory to have, and very versatile with it's many uses ... but essential ... no it is not. In short I suppose it is a bit of a luxury ( it was a present from SWMBO), so I couldn't not use it ;) Take care Mike

[@19Archivist49]

Mike - where did you get the nuts please?

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Alan, I got them some months ago on eBay ... but unfortunately I cannot find the seller now :( Thanks for watching. Cheers Mike

[@neil1150]

Nuts not touching the register face, terrible idea, as you will damage the end of the register. Taking the nylon out of a nut, fine if the crimped end of the nut is parallel to the opposites face, if it is your having a lucky day, they are not made to be true. To be honest I fail to see how this is a better way of making a glue block than tapping the correct thread in a piece of wood.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks for your opinion Neil, much appreciated. Take care Mike