WOODTURNING: MAKING A BABY RATTLE

These baby rattles make fantastic gifts, and they're also great items to make for sale if you're looking for a little extra income. They're relatively simple turning and are easy to make in batches. Hope y'all enjoy!
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[@brentnoel5683]

Hello Ashley. I have been a wood worker for 40 years. Lately I have spent more time in my metal working shop. Now I have my first grandchild on the way and am excited about woodworking again. I really enjoyed your video on this rattle and your clear calm presentation. It is nice to see a younger person getting excited about the craft.

[@skitzxplods]

Never thought I'd find a video on making a baby rattle so interesting but I did. Every single part of this video can be applied to so many projects. Thank you Ashley for all of your wonderful videos☺

[@bradbyers7505]

I love that design. It's all about process and product.

[@SWBStX]

I've got a couple of nieces and/or nephews due later this year and this sounds like a great gift. Thanks for the idea and the video!

[@blunderbuss9927]

Really enjoy watching Ashley’s videos - great smile, gentle voice, and wonderful technique. Her teaching is bright and shiny with no condescension. A true pleasure of education prowess.

[@dustman1218]

Perfect timing for this video! My wife and I just found out we're expecting. I was just looking for some different ways to turn a rattle or two. Thank you!

[@fashionwoodwork4623]

Hello Ashley I rembering my childhood memories this so good your work of baby rattle again I want to go my childhood days you are amazing.

[@grantfahlman1815]

Very nice! What a great model for production-line rattle assembly. And, at the same time, learning a few other ideas that can be applied to other items. Definitely worth watching!

[@todddembsky8321]

I am sorry, but this is absolute magic !!!! Stunning control and concentration. For us from the 60's, the only thing to say is cool dude, that is boss.

[@PBUCKY1969]

I’m a gonna be a grandad in June so I’m making one of these, thanks for the idea! ( love your workshop by the way, so jealous!) - nice work!

[@christopheramey6567]

Just one more beautiful project... my kids are not so young anymore but would be a marvellous gift for my future grandchildren💕 Thank You so much Ashley for giving us so much light in our eyes. Have a great year too. See U. Kind Regards from Switzerland

[@anthonyroberts9034]

When I saw the Still photo in the preview, I was like, "What ? Ashley is wearing a Sparkling shirt ?" - should have known it was really wood chips !! As always, absolutely Beautiful piece ! Thank you.

[@Tracker7266]

Hello Ashley. Recently starting watching your videos and absolutely love the work you do. The massive walnut table, the rattles, the sea urchin ornaments ... some simple and some complex. A good mix and you make it seem so effortless. Your breakdown and videos are clean and professional. Not a lot of chit chat or background music. If I may compliment you to ..... a beautiful lady.

[@tonyburelle6633]

That was wonderful, always so enjoyable watching you create something out of nothing

[@dankrupp6584]

Absolutely excellent! You make it all look so easy. Thank you!

[@keithburch5506]

As usual I really enjoyed watching you work. Always a pleasure, no matter what you are doing. Keith here, 65, Hickory NC.

[@chrisjohnston2449]

you never cease to amaze us. Awesome video

[@WesleyRobinson]

Thank you Ashley! You have given me some good inspiration to make a rattle for my soon to be nephew

[@user-hw8us9vx9v]

Ashley! Happy New Year and Merry Christmas! Health, prosperity, success! It's very nice to see you and your smile!

[@dawnhale584]

So adorable Ashley, love this!

[@revtoyota]

Great work Ashley the rattles look wonderful.

[@garywarren2856]

Thanks for the idea. I mostly turn pens. Turned a couple of rattles this morning. Learned some new skills with this process.

[@sktruesdale]

At first I thought your shirt had some kind of design. Then I realized it was wood chips.

[@ulligruber1344]

Same. Ashley wearing a black dress with a gold stars pattern? 😅

[@billyford7959]

I've been turning for 10 years and I've honestly learnt loads from this video thankyou very much for a great video :)

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Totally agree! Love the batch turning technique and the rubber tubing on the pen jaws!

[@woutervanniekerk5499]

Holy balls you are a beautiful wood turner. Thank you for being such a skilled worker and taking the time to show us all.

[@suzetteedwards7956]

Those are so cute Ashley. BTW.. I love the design on your wall. I'll be keeping this video for ideas.

[@brentjackson5553]

That looks great. Nice gift idea.

[@benjohnson6248]

What a beautiful piece!

[@joeywalker4392]

Interesting way of making them. Have made a few baby rattle but never thought of doing them this way. About to make one for a friend's baby. So think I'll try your way. Have a nice weekend.

[@jonathanbrowne8884]

Happy New Year! Those are so cool! Glad Pat is feeling better!

[@kylezilke4921]

I like your wood glittered shirt. I really love this project.

[@curtisbancroft4070]

Love the video and going to have to try this one out. Always look forward to your video

[@norm5785]

Great project, well done, thank you for sharing this with us today, from Henrico County Virginia

[@markfishburn8284]

That turned out really nice,Thank you for sharing your video.

[@grynsnapper]

Such a beautiful piece - you are so inspiring, Ashley. Happy Newyear . . .

[@Striker9]

Oh wow I never would have thought of that. Very awesome.

[@FAMAWoodworking]

It's very beautiful Ashley, I loved it.

[@BenNawrath]

That came out great! I made a rattle when my best friend had his kid (out of cherry from a tree in my parents yard in Vermont that he helped me cut down), except I split a block, drilled some holes in the split faces for the rattles, then glued it back together. You can’t even see the seams! I definitely broke thru once and had to redo 😇

[@pajosgarage]

One year later and you have made one for yourself! Congratulations and warm welcome to your future new family member!

[@volkerpetersen2671]

Your camera and lighting is the best i have seen so far. Thx for your vids!

[@AshleyHarwood]

Glad you like them!

[@russmartin4189]

Beautiful little project! Those massive C clamps are great. Harbor Freight has some long throat ones cheap. I love your tools. I can only dream.

[@pietromonfreda3232]

Love your way of doing these. I have made several myself but never use the chuck so I had 2 nubs that needed sanding. I will try your method. I

[@LOOMIS1638]

That was marvelous!

[@stoneyblack6905]

Hi Ashley, Happy New Year to you! Another great video!! Love you, Cheers Stoney...

[@AJ-ln4sm]

Great little project! Happy new year ❗

[@simonr6793]

One pretty baby rattle made by one pretty lady!!!. As always 💯% 👍🇬🇧.

[@SteveC38]

That Came Out Awesome Ashley!

[@customcraftsbybruceslaton4872]

unique idea, love them

[@ArtinSinger]

What a great idea and video 👍 Thanks for sharing!

[@todddembsky8321]

Ashley, be honest, this is for a niece ? right ? Or do you have a September surprise waiting for us? Anywho, nothing is more awe-inspiring than watching a true craftsperson working their trade. Just ask Alaina at Culver Propellers. You two are cut out of the same strand of quality, craftsmanship, and smiles.

[@lawrencechang1073]

I don't think this choice was a coincidence....

[@PatrickBlack173]

Ashley isn’t expecting any time soon, this was something she use to make when she was working at the market and it was a needed gift - Pat the Video guy

[@jppoisson5332]

I really like the choice of wood used, it's very beautiful! you can do whatever you want, even geisha balls or whatever ....

[@Grunt49]

Too cute!

[@dalemartin7886]

Hi Ashley- I looked but didn’t see the brand and size of the large roughing gouge you start with. Thanks and Happy New Year!

[@petergwatts9037]

Lovely stuff Ash Wood.

[@eseabee1]

Thanks for showing this very nice work as always

[@kiwdwks]

Always learn something...thanks Ashley!

[@craighill1606]

beautiful project by a talented lady

[@jonnyglucose72]

Happy New Year and cheers to you!

[@wethreetums]

Very creative. Love it.

[@ACKSWOODPASTE]

This is a great idea!

[@juventusforlife8785]

You are very talented, a beatiful smille!

[@tamastoemoeri4689]

I like the contrast of your finished product Ashley-I do also like the plan itself :"How it is made" baby rattle By Ashley-well done! :-)

[@AJNicholls]

I tend to find myself watching your hands more than anything in your videos while turning. I find that we focus so much on tool presentation that we (I) neglect hand placement, and you do a wonderful job of modeling proper hand positioning.

[@Theoriginalchriskurc]

Agreed. I was stuck by how relaxed her hands were when doing the bead cuts.

[@back-corner-turnings]

I’ve turned a couple of baby rattles. Both were in a lidded box style. I’m looking forward to trying to make a few like this.

[@glencrandall7051]

Very nice Ashley. I made a bunch of rattles about 20 years ago that were very similar to yours. I used similar construction but the rattles were navy beans. I believe yours are proportioned a bit better than mine though. Thank you for sharing. Have a great 2021 and stay healthy.

[@texashula2213]

Seriously love this.

[@FernandoRivera-of2gg]

This is brilliant!

[@loucinci3922]

Another great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@billhackley3540]

hadn't even heard of a vortex tool, Cindy Drozda thankfully had the info i needed

[@kennethnuttle7251]

Like the video, one of your best The pin jaws with rubber is a great idea.

[@jageo48]

Ashley, a 3" paint roller works excellently to achieve the .0002 optimum glue thickness. It can be stored in a Ziploc and left in a cold place, even a fridge. No need to worry 'bout glue dropping on the beads.

[@gadfly149]

I use MAHONEY’S on baby rattles and toys. No chemicals and food safe for babies. Plus, it gives a beautiful result!

[@IndieKidness]

Great content - my closest friend has just announced his wife is 12-weeks pregnant, so very much looking forward to presenting them with one of these :)

[@tangobravowhiskey7771]

Very nice production. Love the music.

[@lyleturner6964]

Awesome project.

[@joebrey7052]

Fascinating!

[@vinesofoldmission]

Great project! Thanks

[@richardabbott5601]

Beautiful project. I have a small lathe and been only turning pens. But was thinking about making 1 of these since my wife and I are going to be grandparents

[@alcinosoares2229]

Beautiful job.

[@jannitert6576]

Many thanks for this beautiful video, greetings from us in Holland🌷🌷

[@kanapodfungsaichon5158]

Wow,. Ashley Harwood., You are good idea and awesome project .

[@user-vr2jg3xf7w]

It's more than beautiful Thank you very much

[@richkeelan1312]

That's awesome great job

[@aaronparmeter8329]

Not in any wierd way, but...I do love watching you make stuff, the processes are very cool. I am trying to start doing this stuff myself. So I am VERY interested.

[@andrewbrown8148]

Beautiful work, as always~! :-)

[@jeffwerter365]

Awesome and inspiring video as always. You make it look so easy and effortless. I do have a question on your finish choice. Don't nut oils potentially go rancid and would mineral oil be a better choice for something likely to be in the mouth of a baby? Thanks for the much needed break from the real world.

[@csabeszt]

Bravó Eszter! Mindig lenyűgöz mikor látom ahogy eggyé válsz a fával! 👍🏻

[@joerash9020]

Long time fan love your work

[@wendyvoykin646]

Looks interesting!

[@alsaffarstudios]

Lovely project 👍🏼

[@Ricky16317]

Looks great! I love Mahoney's, I tend to steer away from it for items intended for infants/toddlers though. I'm not sure how much of a concern it really is, but nut allergies are common in little kids and I don't know how much of a reaction they might get from a walnut oil finish, so generally I steer toward just a mineral oil. It might need a touch up more often, but I know there's no risk of an allergic reaction

[@ernestomartinezespinoza9596]

Aprecio mucho su trabajo. Muy delicado. Felicitaciones!!!

[@seanthompson6720]

I made a rattle last week for my sister who is expecting, made it with solid mesquite and did a lap joint

[@bandabanderos]

Beautiful lady with a beautiful smile. Question on the equipment-do you suggest the standard Home Depot type planets etc for a beginner starting out, or save for something more industrial?

[@mrbodawg]

Great Video!

[@juanrt1100]

Es muy bonito!!!

[@johngreystoneridge4813]

Really like your projects. I'm relatively new to turning about two years off and on. I have made a few rattles in and my wife made a suggestion that I would like to pass on. When making items for little ones she suggested to stay away from nut wood's and finishes. You never know about nut allergies. I use ash for my rattles and salad bowl oil for my finish. I also use wet dry sand paper with the salad bowl oil. 1200 is the last grit. The wet dry paper and the salad bowl oil make for a very smooth and soft type finish for little mouths. Keep up the great work......

[@UltraD52]

Mahoney's Oil is filtered and heat treated to deal with this problem.

[@rickwalker557]

Awesome project! My oldest son told me today they are expecting a baby! Now I have a mission, with a deadline.

[@MichaelBechlivanis]

Great video !!! It's nice to see a woman wood-turner!!!

[@davidmatheson7036]

I can see from the finished product why you decided to thin the walnut a little. Great job!