Woodturning: Making #MagicForCampKorey 1k Wand Challenge

I challenge you to a duel! For a great cause - join me in participating in an epic challenge dreamed up by the one and only @texashula2213 . Let’s make some magic wands for @CampKorey‘s upcoming installation of an incredible replica of Diagon Alley from Harry Potter, which of course includes Ollivander’s Wand Shop. Hula’s trying to get 1,000 wands sent to Camp Korey, which is a non-profit camp in Mt Vernon, WA just for kids with serious life-altering medical conditions. They have tons of adaptive programs that lets these kids have a camp experience just like any other kid, and best of all there is absolutely no cost to the family. So fire up that lathe and make some #MagicForCampKorey! There is no set deadline to have these completed - Wizard’s Alley is set to open in the beginning of summer this year, so there’s plenty of time!
Send wands to:
Camp Korey
24880 Brotherhood Rd
Mt Vernon, WA 98274
C/O Jonathan Chambers (the original mastermind behind the Diagon Alley Set!)
Also, if you are in Europe and want to participate, look up hulas_woodworks and matthes.harms - Matthes is collecting wands from Europe and will mail a consolidated shipment by the end of March to save on shipping, so let’s make this a world-wide effort!
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[@chrisstearns10]

Talk all you want!! The people that don't want to hear you talk can turn the volume off, and they can fast forward to when you start turning. You are awesome for helping out the youngsters👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Chris! I do try to strike a balance between yakking and turning but it’s a fluid type thing for sure - each project is different 👍

[@michaelmcdermott2178]

For the record, I think you do just the right amount of narrative.

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Michael, I appreciate it. Trying to strike a balance can be tricky and ultimately it’s a majority wins kinda deal. Most people like the narrative but it’s a good reminder not to just blather on endlessly 😂

[@alinmayerthorpe7801]

Well done Lisa and for a great cause, the wands look excellent! Thanks! Cheers Al

[@LisaRamlow]

Thank you Al, I appreciate it!

[@hippieslacker6466]

I have over 100 wands turned up for the kiddos, just ordered 50 more walnut blanks to add to the total. I have no doubt we hit this 1k goal with ease. Thanks for bringing this to youtube to get some more awareness to the cause

[@texashula2213]

Your a rock star Slacker! 👊

[@hippieslacker6466]

@@texashula2213 just proud to be a part of such an epic cause, hope we can get many more people involved

[@LisaRamlow]

I’ve got a couple of turning clubs involved and lots of folks have commented here that they’re gonna make some wands so we’ll just keep turning and spreading the word like wildfire 🤟

[@jackthompson5092]

Glad to see that the wand actually works. Well done Lisa.

[@LisaRamlow]

Right!? And of course my patronus is a beagle. And a particular beagle at that 😂

[@3spectre26]

I think it's awesome you stepping up and joining the Challenge with our great friend Texas Hula. It's for such a great cause too. Makes me even happier to know Hula--he's a great dude already, and to see this great, giving heart reaching out to the kiddos going to Camp Korey, and then spreading the word around for other turners to join him?! Awesome. Plus, the wand you made looks fantastic!

[@texashula2213]

Appreciate you Bud!

[@LisaRamlow]

Agreed, Hula is a great dude for sure and I’m thrilled to join forces for this great cause 🤟

[@jayscott306]

Good work, Lisa. I think I will need to get in on this one as I was planning to make one this morning for my daughter for Valentine's Day. Regarding your skew, see if you can ease off the tailstock pressure, even if it's just between centers. I find that is one of my bigger sources of vibration. And, I'll quote Mr. Richard Raffan on this, if you're getting vibration your edge isn't sharp enough or your speed is not high enough. Not always the solution to the problem but something to consider. Another thing, curly Maple! Beautiful wood and my favorite tool handle is made out of it, turned exclusively with my skew. It likes to tear out with planning cut. Ironically, gentle peeling cuts were what I used for the finishing cut on that specific tool handle I'm thinking of. Love the look of that wood, find it a lot easier to work with in side grade orientation. Thanks for the challenge.

[@LisaRamlow]

Yay Jay! Thanks for accepting the challenge and helping us meet Hula’s vision to get the kids some awesome props! I did actually back the tailstock pressure off a bit about halfway thru but it didn’t seem to make much difference. I also stink at honing so my skew edge is coming off a 600 grit CBN wheel but according to Alan Lacer that’s not sharp enough. I should’ve upped the speed a little more and I might’ve gotten past that vibration and to the sweet spot so I’ll try that next time. I haven’t had time to just go to the shop and practice the skew - I watch all the skew gurus and think “ok, I think I can do this!” And then go to the shop and am still like doh! Not so much. But I’ll get after it eventually 😂

[@dalehaskin870]

Dale Haskin, I'm with you on the 2 turn bowl. I find that trueing up a warped bowl is many times harder and more time consuming than just turn a dry piece, sure the piece will take longer, more sharpening etc.

[@LisaRamlow]

Yep, dry wood is definitely hard. And hot!

[@triciahumphrey6453]

I love the new mike. So many times I have to turn up the sound to hear your commentary.

[@LisaRamlow]

I am pleasantly surprised by the quality- I got it for like $38 on Amazon and it does a really nice job. It has a built-in noise reduction feature that works quite well but it does make my voice sound a little funny. I’ll play around a little and figure out the best settings to apply to the recording when editing but so far I’m a happy camper!

[@triciahumphrey6453]

@@LisaRamlow sweet! I think my voice sounds funny in recordings. I think everyone hears their voice differently on recordings.

[@TanyaBecherWoodturning]

What a neat thing to do for some pretty deserving kids. I really like the paper towel trick. Great video, Lisa!

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Tanya! Happy to garner more support for Hula’s challenge and give those kiddos some cool props! 😃

[@_zhawkeye_9808]

...first, the new mic sounds great!...and nice trick with the paper towel...👍 It's a wand-derful cause...I'll see what I can do...😉 Matt

[@LisaRamlow]

Yay, that’s awesome Matt! I am pleasantly surprised with the quality of the mic since I paid like $38 for it on Amazon. Needs a little tweaking to try and offset the weird thing it does to my voice when using the built-in noise reduction feature but I am impressed!

[@robertboycewoodturningn.c.7838]

Awesome 👍. Beautifully done

[@LisaRamlow]

Thank you Robert!

[@gregstragier196]

Wonderful idea for helping out Camp Korey and the kids they serve. I also like the paper towel trick that you used to color up those beads. Very cool. You’ve inspired me to fire up my lathe, make a handful of wands and ship them up to Mt. Vernon

[@LisaRamlow]

Hey Greg, that’s awesome! Thank you so much for rising to the challenge 😉

[@danholderman3658]

Just put 38 wands in the mail from OPCAAW, Bremerton, WA. Thanks for making us aware of this challenge.

[@LisaRamlow]

Most excellent Dan, much appreciated! 👏

[@valeriehenschel1590]

A couple suggestions: Add color to the wands using wood dyes or kid safe colored pens. The more color, the faster the kids grab them. And they will be able to remember which one is theirs. Leather wrist loop long enough to assist medical grip problems is handy. Also, make the handle grip length long enough for your own hand, too long is better than too short. Drill and fill a rattle handle is a fun option. To add a “core” make a two piece wand drilling out a longer cavity on one wood with a shorter tenon on the other piece. Use wood glue, not CA to join the two pieces together. Each wand I make comes with a tag indicating the length, the wood(s) used, and what insert if it has one. Just forwarded this video to our turning club. We are here in Washington, so I think we should be able to send a wand or two in support of the camp!

[@LisaRamlow]

Excellent suggestions Valerie, and thanks for putting it to the club!

[@valeriehenschel1590]

@@LisaRamlow Members have responded, so now there will be mentors teaching other members how to successfully turn a wand, and add appropriate embellishments for kids.

[@pollyrobinson3877]

I’m in! I’m a Washingtonian and will be up in LaConner in two weeks. And can get up there anytime. And I make wands.

[@LisaRamlow]

Yay, that’s so awesome! Thank you for joining 👍

[@diannesorem6389]

Awesome project! Happy birthday when ever it was! The 50's aren't so bad, hang in there.

[@LisaRamlow]

Hi Dianne! I’ve got a few weeks yet before I cross that line but my eyesight pays no attention to the calendar 🤣

[@texashula2213]

You did such an epic job Lisa! A huge and humble "Thank You" for joining a cause to do some good for the Camp Korey kiddos. Also mic sounds really good and you taught me a thing with the paper towel trick. I'm now wondering if it would work for a top rim of a bowl or something like that? Hmmmmm? I'm going to have to give it a try. Thank you again for being a rock star Lisa!

[@3spectre26]

I enjoyed the fact that she went to Complicated University with you Texas Hula! :)

[@LisaRamlow]

I think the paper towel trick will work anywhere you can hold the paper towel still. And you, my fellow Complicated University Alum, are the rock star 🤟

[@LisaRamlow]

It’s my superpower 😂

[@cookiescoop6065]

Very nice kids will enjoy them 👍

[@LisaRamlow]

Thank you, hoping so!

[@pambozkurt5277]

Great cause.. you go Lisa!

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Pam!

[@danholderman3658]

Very cool Lisa, grab that skew by the horns and show it who is boss. Five of us in my club are making wands and that is just the start I am sure.

[@LisaRamlow]

Most excellent Dan! I just saw the newsletter, thanks so much for the opportunity to spread the word about the 1k Wand Challenge 👍

[@danholderman3658]

@@LisaRamlow No problem, thank you for sending in your article. BTW, never saw that paper towel trick before. Used it on the wand I made today. Love it.

[@gigiscooking3437]

This was so awesome to watch and definitely loved the paper towel trick!

[@LisaRamlow]

Thank you! The paper towel trick really is magic

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Good job. Lots of magic going on there.

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Doug! 😁

[@TexasTurnings]

Very nice love the paper towel trick!

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks, I think it turned out so well!

[@emgiwoodworks]

Half a Century Lisa? Congrats! I'm way ahead of you and I can tell you it doesn't hurt a bit. Still, fifty is an age to consider. You have something nice going on here. When people get older, they tend to get more mellow and more inclined to contribute to good causes. I'm really inclined to join on this one in and maybe I can get a few fellow turners to do the same. I will organize the shipping. Lets see how many wands will come from the Netherlands. 😎

[@LisaRamlow]

Leo my friend you are so good to join the cause! 😘 I hope you gather a nice big boxful to send from the Netherlands. There’s a turner somewhere in Europe doing the same thing, gathering them from across the country and sending them all at once to save on shipping. 👍

[@jimdaly5077]

Hi it seemed to give you a few challenges, but you got it under your spell in the end. Good job. 👍🌞🐝

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Jim! 😉

[@michaelmcdermott2178]

Love the burning technique! My workshop floor typically has any number of cloths and (mostly) paper towels lying around as I make sure they're dry-dry before they go in the red can. I know, overkill but... Anyway, I'll be making these for the cause through Strait Turners in Sequim, WA (Valerie).

[@LisaRamlow]

Most excellent Michael! I have pieces of paper towel drapes over buckets and hanging from clothes pins all over the shop, waiting to go into a ziploc bag filled with water in a metal coffee can. 🤷‍♀️ As you can see from my videos my shop elf has been really slacking lately and there are many shavings everywhere. 🤣

[@petwog]

Great project! Steel wool also works great to add color to any edge and it's very quick.

[@LisaRamlow]

Thank you! Do you get metal bits left from the steel wool?

[@petwog]

@@LisaRamlow I haven't that I notice. I've used 000 or whatever the finest is. And it's reusable. It causes a very black burnishing. It's quite striking.

[@hansolavpedersen5521]

I will take the challenge but i am not sure if i dare. Last time Gandalv asked me to make him a new wand i did. Founs some Magic wood from the never exsisting forrest some miles from my house. I then made a real good wand and was testing it when my wife was looking. A big bang and my wife dissapered and was never to be seen again, can only hear her trying to get out of the walls she is treapped in inside my workshop. :) Good you helping with msking all these for the kids, they will love them. Hopefully as much i love the Harry Potter movies ( based on a true store i have heard. Very nice drawing of Mr Beagle you have there, did he draw it himself ? I go out try make some wands now and try burning like you did. Thank you for this tips Lisa. I am not sure if i can send the wands to Campcorey, it will cost a lot maybe. I check it out. But i can give some for my neighbor the Kindergarden. Thank you for a good video again lise. Greetings from Hans OLsv

[@texashula2213]

Ha! Ha! Oh that tricky magic.

[@LisaRamlow]

Hello Hans Olav! Wands for your local schools are a great thing too! Bailey sez he thinks Lori got his best side when he modeled for my patronus 👍 You take care my friend!

[@hansolavpedersen5521]

@@LisaRamlow I tried burn the wand same way you did. Turned out good and nice to.i made 1 wand today, had some cherry pieces. Gonna make some more tomorrow. Found dome olivewood i will make from.

[@LisaRamlow]

That’s great Hans Olav, I’m so pleased you tried it and it worked 😃

[@noahcount7132]

The magic you performed on the wand you made in this video, Lisa, in the creation of the black rings, has to have infused the wand with magic and made it authentic. I've no doubt the others are authentically magical as well. Well done!

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Noah, I did my best and since I was able to produce my patronus (a beagle of course!) I’d say the magic is there 😉

[@triciahumphrey6453]

Love the fact that you are so much younger that me. Yes. Spindle work is done at the upper quarter. Good loves you for helping the children!

[@LisaRamlow]

Thank you Tricia!

[@TheFortycaliber]

Thanks for doing this for the kids. As a parent of a special needs kid, this really means a lot. I'll be sending in a wand. Now where to find Phoenix feathers.....

[@valeriehenschel1590]

Try Michael’s, Hobby Lobby, Jo Ann fabrics, or pet shop that sells birds (shedded feathers). If not Phoenix, other bird feathers can help wands have a powerful core. (Yes I knew you were joking).

[@LisaRamlow]

Those phoenix feathers are tricky to come by, as is the unicorn hair! 😉

[@davidhrutfiord2537]

Sounds like this place is only an hour away from me. I'll have to turn few and get them down there.

[@LisaRamlow]

Yay! Thanks David!

[@theangrywoodturner9972]

I don't like the skew either .. how much pressure did you have on it? Sometimes too much pressure will cause vibration. The kids will love them.

[@LisaRamlow]

Maybe too much, though I did back it off a bit about halfway through and it didn’t help the vibration much. Maybe if I’d increased the speed some more it would’ve taken it out - I know there’s a sweet spot and a lot of times it’s past where the vibration is as far as speed goes.

[@Chris-gk1vr]

Wanderful, has anyone said that yet!!!!? and I see it works, please don't turn me into anything disgusting! Nice work 😊

[@LisaRamlow]

No fear Chris 😉 and thank you

[@mpart_woodlathe-stuff]

Hmm, How long do you recommend a child's wand should be ? BTW, That screwdriver skew is one of my favorites though mine was called a bedan. Take care. -Mike

[@J_to_the_F]

I've been making some wands my self and a well blanced length in my oppinion is when you angle your upper and lover arm at a 90° angle and take the distance from the inside of your lower arm to about the lower third of your hand. Depending on the character and preference a bit longer or shorter. Also I made wands for kids generaly (a bit) longer than this asumption since they still grow...

[@LisaRamlow]

Hey Mike! I made them as long as I had blanks for 😂. And I few relatively comfortable with that little screwdriver skew - the rest of the skews, not so much 🤷‍♀️

[@mpart_woodlathe-stuff]

@@LisaRamlow Yes, Brian Havens says the Bedan is more forgiving than skews - Bedan style Parting Tool kzbin.info/www/bejne/jn-bfqKharJ9f80 and then there's his Skew Grinds kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5nYdomMiNB3qqc

[@mpart_woodlathe-stuff]

@@J_to_the_F Yeah, I was guessing it had to do with arm's length - sort of like a conductor's baton. And thanks to you, I didn't have to look any of that up ! 👍

[@J_to_the_F]

@@mpart_woodlathe-stuff for a conductors baton you often take the length to the first sement of your pinkey. But I found thos to be very long. But also here it is mostly about personal preferences. Even thogh you often tend to a longer baton for biger orchestras.

[@pollyrobinson3877]

My wife’s a pediatric pt and she was all over this idea. She said to get the slide-on foam grippy things (I’m sure there’s a better name) and send some along so if the kids need them, they’re handy. Also, I’m making some with L-shaped handles for those who cannot turn their wrists to point a wand. Lisa, how do I reach you by email?

[@LisaRamlow]

Great ideas! Lisa (at) lisaramlow (dot) com

[@jkdubb]

Is that hand on the wood technique safe? It seems interesting but I’d be afraid of my fingers getting caught.

[@LisaRamlow]

Hi there! Honestly just about everything about the lathe can be dangerous but I felt quite safe here. Spindle turners do use their hands as a “steady rest” with long thin spindles and it was already mostly shaped and pretty smooth. Because of the way my tool rest is shaped (slopes away from the workpiece) there is empty space behind and under the spindle. You’ll notice I did. It wear the glove I normally wear when turning, and I was very aware of where my left arm was - it would be more likely that my sleeve got caught than my fingers, but I’m no expert. Watch some of the skew gurus and see how they work and what they teach and only turn how you feel safe 👍

[@thegirlfarmerwbaroli1986]

So anyone can make them??

[@LisaRamlow]

Absolutely! The address to mail them to is in the video description and you can make one or one-hundred! 😃

[@user-yv6qp4ez9f]

До хрена болтает

[@jackburton6085]

Nicely done Lisa! That paper towel trick is awesome!!! What a great cause too… I’ll see if I can make one too, if I do, I’ll @ u on insta! ✌️❤️🍻🖖

[@LisaRamlow]

Most excellent Jack, that would be amazing and much appreciated!