Woodturning | Most Useful Project I've ever made - Beginner - Scrap Wood

In this video I make a quick, fun, scrap wood project that inadvertently was a very useful project! I use a 7/8" x 7/8" x 8" piece of Lacewood and a tiny piece of walnut and make a whistle. I used a design I saw by Ernie Conever which is a 2 tone whistle. This is a very fun beginner level project and makes a great craft sale item or gift.
I hope you enjoy this video, thank you to all who watch!
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[@simonrourke9817]

Great video. I could probably annoy most of the parents round here by making a load of these for the kids in the area. 🤣😂

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Haha! Everyone is saying the same thing! If you make some please show me how they turned out!

[@kevinbooth2063]

Sweet a good toy for grandpa to make for the grandkids and send them home. Ha ha ha

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

So many people have said that! I hope the parents never find out who put the idea out there! Thanks for watching!

[@donaldadams1644]

Pretty brilliant little project Lewis. Well done, Don from South Aust.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Donald! I really appreciate it!

[@lylemorton8641]

Great little project! Going to give it a whirl here in NS.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Lyle, I’ll keep an ear open here in NB to see if I can here you test ! Thanks for watching!

[@LakeviewWorkshop]

Loved it. I’ll have to try it sometime.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Lots of fun these. Thanks for watching

[@jimwhiting2267]

Nice! This is my next project.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Excellent Jim, love to see how it turns out!

[@whos8069]

just found you today , thank you

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Im glad you did. Thank you for watching!

[@DJVoyagerXue]

Very nice idea sir.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

Cool whistle Nice dog

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Luie! I appreciate it buddy!

[@adamcharlottelotan4558]

Thank you so much, for the lovely idea, and clear guidance too! Two little great-nephews will enjoy them for Christmas, we're sure... BTW - your lovely dog looks more like a Pointer, then a Shepherd? Thanks again!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks! My dog is a pure bred German shorthair yes. Thanks for watching

[@ian7583]

Thanks 😊 for that always wanted to make one

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Ian, I appreciate you watching!

[@erikareinhard8398]

Seriously smart using a wrench to measure

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Erica, I saw someone else use this method a long time ago and thought the same!

[@tedcarson2971]

I think I'll try that with O'Reilly and see if he comes as quickly as your pooch. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

I hope it works for you Ted! Thanks for watching!

[@alansmith477]

Very nice

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Alan, I appreciate you watching!

[@stevebrakefield1287]

I love it .

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Steve, it was a lot of fun!

[@kbtreefrog5653]

I just turned my first whistle. Good Fun! Do you hunt your shorthair and why didn’t you dock her tail? Just wondering? I had a shorthair for 13 years. Ike. I miss him tremendously!!! For every bird hunter you should have at least one great bird dog. That was Ike!! Lord I miss Him!! Thanks for the video and enjoy your dog!! KB

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Yes they are fun! I don't hunt my dog, she is just a really great pet. It isnt legal to dock tails here and I wouldnt likely have anyway, I prefer them left. Thank you for watching!

[@raheslop]

I’ve never considered using a wrench as a calliper to measure diameter before, brilliant idea.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Rob, certainly not an original idea but it is effective! Thanks for watching!

[@54lespaul77]

New grandson …… new project! Thanks Lewis. Cheers, Rick

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Awesome Rick, let me know how it goes!

[@derulle6801]

Great!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you , I appreciate it!

[@randallwilkie4658]

Loved this Lewis. Made one this morning for my 5 year old grandson. He will love it. Not sure his parents will though. 😄

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Awesome Randall! I’m sure he will love it! I appreciate you watching!

[@ronbeckhaus7326]

My 7 year old granddaughter will love having a shot at making one of these as a starter project. So far she's turned a small snack bowl and a mushroom for her fairy garden. Cheers, mate.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Great idea and glad to hear you have an apprentice! Thanks for watching!

[@monopinionestcelle-ci6650]

Great idea. My dog would definitely love this. Thank you for sharing. Your your neighbor Kingston Ontario 🇨🇦

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks! It seems to work great!

[@valeriehenschel1590]

Yes! Great recipe for a quick project and use of scraps.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

It is! Thanks for watching Valerie!

[@jamesdavis7706]

You need to learn to use the blade guard on your band saw. Lower it to leave just a little space between the top of the work and the guard. An open blade is an invitation to injury.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

I appreciate your concern James, thanks for watching!

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Awesome

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Kobie, I appreciate you watching

[@daveb.misc.2589]

Oh Lewis......I have 2 grandsons. 1 who has recently became a teenager, the other will become one in a few months. They are finding new ways to push my son's buttons. They could have SO much fun with a pair of these! lol 👹😇 Maybe ill make some, and give em to someone elses kids!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Excellent idea Dave!

[@brentbeacroft3363]

My great grandkids will love them and drive their folks nuts, thanks for sharing Lewis

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks for watching Brent, enjoy messing with peoples peace and quiet! Haha

[@bearshield7138]

thank nice job

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks for watching!

[@sandyrolandcloutier1512]

Fantastic project! We have several kids in the neighborhood that will love having one of these. Great Christmas gift idea. Thank you so much. Roland

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Remember you will have to listen to them after! Haha thanks for watching!

[@keithjarvis1854]

Nice project Lewis. Something else on my to try list. Thank you.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Keith, they are lots of fun!

[@raydriver7300]

What a lovely little project. It’ll probably take me a day to make but I’ll have a go. Thanks for sharing 🌞

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Ray, let me know how it goes!

[@rubycler6221]

Great little project Lewis. ❤❤❤

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks so much Ruby, lots of fun to make!

[@jude4896]

Very nice project. Thanks for sharing

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Jude, I appreciate you watching

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Lewis, That's a fantastic whistle but your dog stole the show for me. I'm keeping this video because I will be making some for my craft fairs. Take care Lewis and sorry to have missed the premier. Cheers, Huw

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Huw! I wasn’t sure it would be a premiere until the last hour! I never know where I will be. Let me know how they go for you !

[@kathrynseaman6482]

great kid's gift or big kid's gift especially train fans!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

It is Kathryn! I’m toying with making more than a 2 pitch one next. Thanks for watching!

[@michaelfox9114]

Nice project Mr Klondike. Beautiful dog.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you from me and Tikka Michael!

[@HappyHands_HH]

Nice

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you!

[@davidharwood9552]

Well turned love the two tone. I am about to start wood turning my dog already responded to your video 🐾

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

It’s crazy how it get their attention isn’t it! Thanks for watching!

[@michaelj2439]

I have my grandchildren over next week, as they are on half term holiday, and I was wondering what project I could make with them: problem solved! Thanks for the most excellent video!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Excellent Michael , have fun! Thank you for watching!

[@JordanWoodwerx]

That’s so cool Lewis! Beautiful dog too, love it!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks so much Bruce!

[@StephaneThermoz]

Great idea ! Thanks for sharing.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you for watching!

[@janeoverby2151]

How cool and what a beautiful puppy!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Jane, and Tikka says thanks too!

[@JiggsysShed]

That is cool. Nice work Lewis. Will have to give this a go myself some point

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Jiggsy, I appreciate it buddy!

[@andrewpassey1769]

Even the adults will be getting one of these each for next Christmas 😁😂😁. Really nice project thank you for sharing the idea👍

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Andrew, will make for a lively New Years! Thanks for watching!

[@jeffmchale5826]

That's awesome. Love the practical use for it. Lol. Kinda wanna try to make one myself now.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Very easy and fun to make Jeff. Thanks for watching!

[@denisemccarson1163]

Very cool whistle.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Denise!

[@jackthompson5092]

Great whistle Lewis. I have made a number of these in the past for a volunteer gift shop. Maybe time to make some more.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Jack! I appreciate you watching!

[@PBUCKY1969]

Great fun and nicely finished!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Paully, I appreciate it!

[@snobear41]

I made a "useful" item from scrap I will share:- small piece of walnut (what I had) turned to diameter that just fits through my face plate. I inserted a screw into center of one end, cut screw off with 1/4" protruding, carefully ground screw to a point. Now for placing face plate tap point into centermark slide plate over dowel, put in screws then wiggle the dowel free. this way if you take off face plate then need to re- attach for some reason it is perfectly centered every time -Tyler

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

excellent idea! Thank you for watching!

[@sandraanderson217]

That is beautiful…simple or not! Beautiful pup! Now… can you make one that gets the kids to come😉🤣

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Only a guarantee of food will make kids come! Thanks for watching!

[@dtork47]

What a great idea! Maybe my collie mollie will come to one? Thanks again for the inspiration! Stay well.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

No harm in trying! Thanks for watching!

[@glennketchum8205]

Nice whistle. We have the same issue with our chocolate lab. Might have to give this a try. Was surprised to see you are a fellow NB'er!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks, let me know how it works for you.

[@Sinestro6123]

That was a very good video! Now I want to make one ☝️. Thank you. I will make mine out of Cherry 🍒!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Tim, cherry will look great!

[@copperowlwoodturning5929]

That is awesome Lewis. Take care. 😊

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Rob!

[@GavSedae]

Nice one Lewis. that dogs beautiful also

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Gav, she a great little pup!

[@brianjoneswoodturning3682]

Great project - short but useful - Well done

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Brian, I had no idea how useful when I started!

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Excellent project. I turned a whistle for my young son many years ago. They are superb. Well done!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Doug, I enjoyed it and will make more for sure!

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Haha! This was brilliant Lewis, I will definitely be giving this a go! That’s a great looking pup, too!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Seth! Love to see how you make out. Yeah I love my pup!

[@25is27]

Its alright everyone. I re-watched it. Panic over. I get it now. As you were.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Haha excellent, thanks for watching!

[@Stable_Studio]

Enjoyed that Lewis interesting little project

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Brian!

[@denocro3586]

That's brilliant Lewis. Any chance you could give us a sketch with dimentions to make one. They would be a great little market project. I was wondering the hole size in the small insert. Cheers for another great idea. Denis.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Deno! Actually the insert is sanded flat the full length of it it I will put out a video on the dimensions and show that. Thanks for watching!

[@claytonbink1647]

Thank you for this video. Looking forward to making one for our Grandson! As soon as the video started I said, That looks like Lacewood! :)

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Clayton! Yeah I thought it would make a nice whistle and it did! Love to see how yours turns out!

[@alun7006]

Ok, I am going to have to try this. Very cool!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@MarklTucson]

What a cool, simple project. Gonna have to make one now

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Mark, let me know how it goes!

[@rogermills4854]

Interesting project Lewis and it works a treat!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Roger, it did work fantastically! Bonus!

[@dottyharbison7156]

Cool whistle! Really enjoyed watching your video. Thank you for sharing! ❤🙃

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Dotty!

[@Stable_Studio]

Good Job Lewis lovely Dog

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Brian!

[@suepetty9225]

Great idea for impulse buys at craft shows. Could you clarify one thing please? Does the plug close the end off completely?

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Sue! The 3/8 dowel is flattened on one face the full length of it. That is the passage the air moves through. Thank you for watching!

[@cookiescoop6065]

That is kewl going to watch again thank you sharing ✌️💪💪

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you , I appreciate you watching!

[@SKKrafts]

Great video lewis, what a great project thanks for sharing.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Steve, I appreciate it buddy!

[@jasonlockwood211]

Awesome thanks. I need to try and make one now. My nephew will love it. Great job 👏

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Jason, let me know how it goes!

[@GaryGlass-DriftwoodTurner]

Great demo Lewis, love that idea! Thanks for taking time to share.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Gary, I appreciate you watching!

[@jayscott306]

Very cool! That goes right on the bauble project idea list.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Jay, it’s a fun one buddy!

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Awesome project

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Donald!

[@gregbrennan4370]

very well done this will be my next project

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Greg, let me know how it goes!

[@daviddejong187]

Thanks for the video and excellent idea. I've been looking for other things to turn

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

These are fun David! I appreciate you watching!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

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[@BAILEYWOODWORKS]

Very cool! I am making that!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Chris, let me know how it goes buddy!

[@texashula2213]

Pretty cool! Think I will give one a try myself one day. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks, love to see how you make out!

[@joinerturner]

Thanks for sharing 😀

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you for watching!

[@chrisdodds3383]

Lewis,what a great use for all those pen blanks that aren’t going to become pens, just saying😬🇦🇺👍

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Chris, I’ve never had a pen blank become a pen yet!

[@trurex007lee7]

Great project Lewis! Great for grandkids but think the parents would differ with that.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Haha, the parents aren’t your concern….make them some!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

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[@trurex007lee7]

@@TheKlondikeCraftsman well I started to make a weed pot then the neck broke so thought I’d try a small whistle. It worked sweet, very shrill, alarm type. Looked at the air flow dynamics of whistles and it is extremely interesting but at this time I think I’ll stick to simple especially due to the number of grandkids who will want one. Thanks for the nudge to turn one.

[@Halscamp]

Did I hear you say New Brunswick? If so I did not know that and have watched quite a few of your videos and am an amateur turner myself with some of my turnings videos throughout my Chanel.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Very cool! Yes I am in Tracy. I’ll check your channel out. Thanks for watching!

[@jacobborkowski1872]

I have tried making a few of these based on the Ernie Conover video, How do you know where to place the tone hole?

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

I believe the measurements were from his video for the most part. Thanks for watching Jacob!

[@hawkeye10100]

Nice project and it looks like so much fun to turn. If you don't mind me asking, what was the finish you used?

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Don. The finish is HUT wax. Thanks for watching!

[@25is27]

I think I am having a dim moment. How do you blow into it when you Plugged it? Remember "There is no such thing as a stupid question"!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

The “plug” is sanded flat on one side allowing air through. Thanks for watching!

[@25is27]

@@TheKlondikeCraftsman Thank you sir. I was asking for someone else. Obviously

[@OrangeBlood485]

what was the compound you were using to buff the whistle?

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

HUT wax. Available at hut products online. Thanks for watching Peter!

[@suzetteedwards7956]

I love it. Simple but really nice. What is the finish you rubbed on. It looks fantastic.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Suzette! The finish is HUT wax. It’s durable and food safe. Thank you for watching!

[@darylreinke2619]

Great idea. I wonder how difficult it would be to train a dog to a whistle.. could be handy at off leash parks, I suppose.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

I’m not sure Daryl but mine comes every time. After the first time when she came so quickly I make sure she gets a treat for coming to it. 100% success so far!

[@darylreinke2619]

@@TheKlondikeCraftsman LOL. With no context at all, my wife read your comment and wondered what the heck I talk about with my woodworking buddies!!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

That is too funny!

[@dennisthiel4346]

I’m confused. How can you blow the whistle with the walnut dowel in the end of the whistle?

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

The dowel was sanded flat, I didn’t show sanding it but I talked about it and you can see the flat on it. Thanks for watching!

[@dennisthiel4346]

@@TheKlondikeCraftsman Thanks!

[@paulmelanson1527]

You live in New Brunswick. So do I. in Dieppe

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

I am in Tracy Paul. Thanks for watching!

[@paulmelanson1527]

@@TheKlondikeCraftsman not too far

[@thefish5861]

I'm making one tomorrow. Maybe my nitwit dog will respond.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

I’d love to know how it works out! Thanks for watching!

[@trishkauffeldt8701]

I'm curious, did you leave the wooden dowel in without gluing it?

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

I have not glued it in yet but I will. It doesn’t actually need to be glued as the fit is snug HOWEVER, if these were going to be used by anyone else as gifts or sold I would absolutely glue it in as someone playing around, especially kids, could inhale it. Thank you for watching!

[@williamjones914]

Hi, where can I buy that wax stick? Your videos are so helpful.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Where do you live William?

[@williamjones914]

@@TheKlondikeCraftsman Hi, northwest of Toronto,

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

I get mine from HUT products online.

[@TimJohnsonBizNet3]

Is there any math involved in placing the pitch-change hole?

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Done properly there probably should be Tim. To be honest I winged it and got lucky! Thank you for watching!

[@TimJohnsonBizNet3]

@@TheKlondikeCraftsman Not that I have ever had to rely on luck...

[@spiritwynd]

...4 months later, does she still come to the whistle? Lol

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Like a shot yes!

[@chrisdodds3383]

Just had thought, if it works on dogs will it work on kids, they don’t come when called eather😳

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Haha, you aren’t the first to ask that…. If you give them a treat they may! Thanks for watching!