Woodturning Projects Maple Tea Light

[@ljbobb1]

guess what everyone is getting for Christmas! What a lovely project for showing off a piece of good wood.

[@Hornbag73]

Carl, thanks for your inspiring movies. I just pulled my old wood lathe out today gave it a bit of a clean up and had enough stuff to make my wife a pen. I forgot how much i enjoyed turning, now the hunt beings for some turning wood. Thanks again it's good to watch a craftsman at work.

[@CarlJacobson]

Great to hear. The search is half the fun, love to see some pictures. I am on Facebook and it is easy to post and share pictures there. Thank you, Carl

[@CarlJacobson]

@letslipthedogs I've never tried cork but it might work. Do you know where you can buy thick cork?

[@CarlJacobson]

Hi Kirk, Thank you, I cut into both you want to cup out the bottom out a little so it sits flat. I'll try and round them up and get you a list. Take care, Carl

[@pureprotea1]

I can spend hours watching your vids! Thanxs so much!

[@CarlJacobson]

@MrLeonard55 Did you need to fill in the voids in the plywood?

[@CarlJacobson]

Hi Tom, I'm always looking at what other tuners are doing. I look at things and think how can I do that on the lathe too.

[@CarlJacobson]

Hi, You can put author coat of wax on after your done sanding to seal the mineral oil. The mineral oil will leave a ring for awhile but it will dry I put my stuff on a paper towel and let it dry. Thanks, Carl

[@ConcreteLand]

That bead tool is the best cheat I’ve seen yet! I’m going to get one.

[@CarlJacobson]

Yes they work great!

[@CarlJacobson]

Thank you Keith, Happy New Year, Carl

[@keithbrierley710]

absolutely first class as usual. many thanks from the U.K.

[@CarlJacobson]

Thank you, Yes I can make you one is there a type of wood you would like? Take care, Carl

[@CarlJacobson]

Thank you, These are fun quick projects.

[@CarlJacobson]

Yes, I wipe it off between each of the sanding grits, so I am not sanding the slurry into the piece. Thanks, Carl

[@CodlFaaic]

Beautiful work. The only thing I miss about these videos are the dimensions. It is very important to choose the right diameter to height ratio.

[@6Zorongos]

hola muy lindo, pero que es eso que le pasas al final un barniz? o una pasta para pulirlo para que quede mas suave :) :) :-),,,,

[@dwardo6160]

Really nice quick project! Great Christmas gift idea. Thank you Mr. Carl 🙏

[@CarlJacobson]

Thank you!

[@Metalunique]

Haha, it's relaxing to watch this guy work..Good job as always!

[@CarlJacobson]

It's paste wax with a little bit of mineral oil. My first video was on turning a duck call.

[@jamesconnell1531]

Lovely job son Scotland sends its regards

[@CarlJacobson]

Thank you James!

[@LarryDMitchell]

Nice job. I'm a recent subscriber and stumbled across this project from 2010. Perfect project for what I've wanted to do for my adolescent granddaughters. The only difference is that I will use battery powered votive candles for safety reasons.

[@CarlJacobson]

Thank you Larry!!

[@ewanp]

Whats the polish you use Carl, can it be made from scratch?

[@CarlJacobson]

Hi Martin, I've had a few things come apart on me like bowls.

[@ЯсеньТополь-й9я]

What you do - great !!! All the best to you !! I'm from Russia, and my friends and I wish you good luck!

[@cromstable]

Great vid Carl, thanks.. Question: I've heard you say that after sanding you will seal with wax. Can you expand on that comment or show what your doing. Like others I've had issues with the mineral oil & paste wax sanding and leaving it as such it has pealed the finish off a desk top where it was in contact. So I'm thinking I'm missing a final step. I have treated the sanding as the final.. Thoughts..

[@CarlJacobson]

@hpmedghalchi They make round sharping stones but I just use a piece of sand paper on a dowel. I don't have the instruction sheet sorry.

[@ericmackay7421]

Hi just watched you turn fantastic..i turn also only ..love yiur work ..eric from Scotland 👍👍👍👍

[@CarlJacobson]

Thank you very much Eric!

[@rottiwoodturning6184]

I am also learning from you. Thanks for sharing.

[@CarlJacobson]

Thank you very much!!

[@findingusernamesux11]

Beautiful work, looks really nice with the crack too! /Nic.

[@garynoyb4318]

Do you have a video explaining how you use your sandpaper with oils?

[@CarlJacobson]

I sand with Howard or Doctor's Walnut oil to reduce the sanding dust. amzn.to/30V9wb7 amzn.to/2zvRCRk

[@CarlJacobson]

Thank you, I just use the parting tool it works great.

[@CarlJacobson]

I read a lot of books when I was starting out.

[@MrRhb08]

@haydenHD hi please can you tell me where to find the beading tools i cant seem to find them on the web Bob

[@MrLeonard55]

I'm almost done with the lidded bowl. Have to get a couple of more coats of lacquer on it.

[@libertineinthemini]

Hey Carl really love your work just have 2 questions. what's the wax u put on the piece and can u direct me to your first video because the oldest one doesn't seem to be the first. Thanks

[@Larenzoid]

I've just been browsing through some of your videos tonight and came upon this one. I like the final shape of the piece, and the beads add a nice accent to it. I was curious, when you're sanding with your wax and mineral oil, do you wipe off the piece between grits of sandpaper? I would think you'd get a kind of slurry of the wax mixture and dust along with grit from the sandpaper. I dry sand with my dust collector on but I always wipe the piece down between grits. I was Just wondering.

[@canoe365]

Beautiful work! Nice touch using mineral oil and automotive paste wax while sanding.

[@CarlJacobson]

+Ben Mallon Thank you very much Ben!

[@canoe365]

I used your idea for a birthday gift for my wife, using mesquite from my wood pile.

[@grahamburdett1466]

very nice, will have a go at that, are they safe with heat from candle base

[@CarlJacobson]

Thank you Graham! Yes I think it's pretty safe.

[@seniorchiefharris]

Yet another great turning video Carl... I would love to see how you actually separate a project from a glue block... I'm a total 'newbie' and have tried a lot of different things that you've shown in your video's, but have never seen you or any other turn separate their project from the glue block... I'm a little hesitate to try a 'parting tool' to separate the pieces until I see how the 'experts' do it... Again, thanks for all you do and safe carving to you!

[@royothebuzz]

Nice one Carl, think I`ll try one tmoro. Cheers

[@KirkDiet]

Simple but beautiful little project! Carl, when you parted off, did you cut into the candle holder wood or the piece that was chucked into the lathe? (Obviously a newbie question...) Also, when you wrote a couple weeks ago that you read a lot of books when starting out. You think maybe you could share either some of those or if that was to long ago, some good ones available today. Unless you already have a video talking about that, just post the link to it. Thanks, Kirk

[@CarlJacobson]

Thank you.

[@nevesvw]

Show, what rpm do you use? Thanks

[@cheekytommy44]

Where do you get the inspiration for your projects?

[@Bazuzeus]

Hi Carl. Never thought to learn how to do this the way it should be ?

[@Texasman992]

I know its been a long time sense u made it but how did u make that lathe tool holder in the back ground i need to make one and i thought u can give me good instructions.

[@CarlJacobson]

Outdoorsmen1214 I used 1 1/2" and 2" PVC pipe I just screwed the caps down to the shelf. It works pretty well, but they do fill up with shavings.

[@utubebriano]

great work

[@CarlJacobson]

Its paste wax and mineral oil I mix it together.

[@timothypoarch4447]

Nice job.

[@CarlJacobson]

Thank you Tim!

[@CarlJacobson]

@EdBoonSucks It's a Nova Chuck you can find them on the web.

[@Steve-in-the-uk]

Thanks Carl - great video. My only concern is the wedding ring (if you will forgive me for saying so). I have seen hands with the wedding ring finger missing due to the ring getting caught whilst doing mechanical/tool work. Cheers, Steve

[@CarlJacobson]

Thank you Steve, ya I don't wear it anymore while turning.

[@Steve-in-the-uk]

@@CarlJacobson Good to hear! Happy new year, may it be a great one for you. Cheers, Steve

[@behbehanigmcful]

I’m from Kuwait ... And i wont to tel you that you have golden hands

[@artlife9921]

Muito bonito seu trabalho você Carl e o Erik é muito bom aprendo muito com vocês abracos!!!

[@CarlJacobson]

Hi Hadi, Thank you,

[@snydergc]

The Nova Chuck will work on a Shopsmith lathe. The Nova Chuck needs an adapter to work with each different lathe. They have an adapter that fits the Shopsmith.

[@MartinMyyrsepp]

Hey, Carl! I just wanted to ask, what was your biggest disaster while working on a lathe? For example, once, my chisel got caught in the axis and it pulled the chisel out of it's handle. Love the videos

[@owenhedges2635]

Hi Carl sorry to bother you. What is the rough size of your maple bowl blank that you used here? Thanks

[@CarlJacobson]

Hi Owen, I think it was about 6"

[@maxtasker3442]

How did u learnv

[@CarlJacobson]

Thank you,

[@MrLeonard55]

There where only 2 little spots. It was cabinet grade plywood pieces. I think there were 7 plies. As you come over the top of it the and looking down the rings are wider at the top and narrow as you go down. It looks kinda cool. Different colored plies in it.

[@CarlJacobson]

Thanks,

[@Mygadgetdoctor12345]

Man you are so good

[@richgage6510]

Fantastic job. Can i as what brand of paste wax and mineral oil you used?

[@CarlJacobson]

Thank you Rich! I now use Howard beeswax and orange oil. astore.amazon.com/thewood0c-20/detail/B00DKWRNZ0

[@lesportesdutemps847]

Are you using beeswax for sandind your candle holder ?

[@lesportesdutemps847]

Hi Carl ! Very nice vid, once again !! At how much RPM are you turning tour piece of wood just afer glueing it ? (when using roughing gouge) ? Thanks in advance ! Philippe

[@CarlJacobson]

Thank you Philippe! I'm turning around 2000 rpm Yes it would be easier if you had the right size forstner bit.

[@CarlJacobson]

@EdBoonSucks I just try to get it close.

[@arturoverde3807]

Nice little project but I did notice that the tools in use rack seem to be in a dangerous place,could cut short your gene pool.....stay safe and merry Christmas

[@CarlJacobson]

Thank you, :)

[@6Zorongos]

hola y gracias, muy lindo trabajo,,,

[@lesportesdutemps847]

A tea light candle is about 40 mm diameter ... Isn't it easier to use a Forstner drill bit ?

[@marcoschwanenberger3127]

Theoretically, Yes, But not only does the hole get cleaner with the woodturning tools, the forstner bit also leaves a tiny hole in the middle from its starting point. If you sand it a bit and don't care about the hole (which is later covered anyways) then yes, use a forstner bit.

[@owenhedges2635]

Thanks

[@MrLeonard55]

I laminated some plywood together and made one. It was ok.

[@PZERGYO]

thanks friend, for your video ok. SERGIO PEREZ (MÉXICO).

[@عامرالفريحات-ز6ف]

What is the paint material

[@CarlJacobson]

I sand with Howard beeswax www.amazon.com/dp/B001BKQYGW/?ref=exp_thewoodshoptv_lv_dp_vv_d

[@maddogharper01]

Awesome.

[@bigruy]

@6Zorongos el esta usando cera en ingles es "beeswax"

[@THEbaSeFreAK]

just wow! :D

[@richardthaxton8469]

Nice.

[@CarlJacobson]

Thank you Richard!

[@CarlJacobson]

@MrRhb08 Hi Bob, I got them at Woodcraft,

[@CarlJacobson]

@MrLeonard55 I got it very cool.

[@정상길-g2l]

good....

[@melodie973]

Those are nice tealights, but I'll stick to my cheap bulk pack tealights from target :)

[@mohamedalabbasi8925]

you are wonderful

[@CarlJacobson]

Thank you Mohamed!

[@MrLeonard55]

I sent you a pic.

[@CarlJacobson]

Thank you,

[@CarlJacobson]

Thanks,

[@CarlJacobson]

Thank you,