Woodturning - The Speaker!

This week I turned a speaker! I've had this idea in my head for quite a while but I kept putting it off until I got my new mitre saw. The new saw made cutting the slot for the phone so much more clean and precise, however it did take me about 2 hours to work out a way of holding the speaker so it wouldn't come loose and get chewed up by the saw, but it was all totally worth it when I tested the speaker for the first time to find it really does amplify the sound. I was really surprised with how well it worked and I will definitely be making another soon.
The Zebrano feet have proven a bit controversial in my household, with most not liking them. I think I'll have to try something different next time.
The speaker is 140mm length by 85mm round at its widest point.
Let me know what you think!
On another note, I want to say a massive thank you for all of your support as we have just passed 50,000 subscribers. Isn't that just crazy!? I love making these videos, but I love seeing peoples reactions more, I love the stories, the quips and the general lovely comments people leave, this has become a real community. Now to get the big 100K 😉😁👍
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Disclaimer:
My videos are for entertainment purposes only. I am still relatively new to woodturning and some of my techniques might not be the "best" or safest. When using any tools or machinery always read and understand safety/manufacturers guidelines.
Yes, I'm aware that wearing gloves while woodturning is considered an unsafe practise. The gloves I wear are tight fitting and don’t have any loose threads. I wear them for the protection of my skin. This is a risk that I am willing to take, however I am still very conscious of the potential danger and I do not touch any spinning parts of the lathe. DO NOT do anything you don’t feel comfortable doing.

[@andysmith7700]

What a great idea 💡 Amazing how you turn wood into something to assist modern technology, very clever.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Andy! Really appreciate the comment 😁👍

[@kevincale1366]

Very cool!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Kevin! 😁👍

[@christopherhathaway6767]

Very cool, and beautiful.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Christopher! 😁😊👍

[@amberallen6046]

LOL Brilliant, you had me going right till the end with that one. Now Make one ten times that size to wake the neighbors hehehe :) The Black finish was awesome, looks like there was some gold in there too.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Amber! I like to keep people guessing until the end 😉😂👍 Great idea with the larger one 😂👍

[@chrischambers5466]

Neat, very neat 👍🏻

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Chris! 😁😊👍

[@chrischambers5466]

@@HarrySmithWoodturning in fact its that neat I think i'll try that myself but with the phone slot length ways and a magnetic charger🤔....see what happens😎

[@chrischambers5466]

Just done one in yew with length ways slot. Came up very nice! The mk2 version will have mag charger when I work out best way to do it. Thanks for the inspiration 👍🏻

[@mariaflorezagaugano4826]

Wow! Cool!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Maria! 😁👍

[@SiamWoodShop]

Great piece Harry. Stay safe, John

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you John! 😁 Stay safe

[@alansimpson596]

Very skilful and imaginative work Harrry. Glad to see you using the tennis ball. Some of my friends who are not turners visit my workshop and seem befuddled why I have a tennis ball in my range ot tools. I use it a lot for turning goblets in much the same way that you utilised it when making the speaker.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Alan! Yes tennis balls can help so much, however I think I'll have to get my own, Logan my dog wasn't very happy that I borrowed his 😅😁👍

[@debrawalters9746]

That would look real nice on my bedside table. Another gorgeous piece of art Harry!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Debra! I really appreciate the comment 😁👍

[@noahdraven]

Cool idea. Love the black and gold combo. Three thumbs up 👍 👍 👍.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Maria! Three thumbs up! Thank you 😄😁👍

[@pattigolden1]

Love it!!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Patti! 😁

[@Umberto.Goglia]

Absolutely genial! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you so much as always Umberto! 😁👍

[@untamedtiger657]

You kept me guessing for sure harry it’s very nice beautiful design and an excellent idea

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much! I like to keep people guessing 😂😉👍

[@Lindasims733]

That’s amazing. Wow.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Gloria! 😁👍

[@qilai6384]

Hi: Harry I am a huge fan of yours and really enjoy reading what you share, I have been inspired by many of your works and it has helped me a lot, I also really enjoy turning. To show my gratitude to you, I would like to sponsor you a set of carbide turning tools that we produce ourselves, I made many improvements to retractable and no sharpening because I am a turning tool maker. I hope you can keep on bringing us more and better works and help more friends who love turning, I will always support you. I look forward to hearing from you .

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you for your kind words. If you want to email me with the details at [e-mail] that would be great! 😄👍

[@qilai6384]

@@HarrySmithWoodturning Harry, I have sent you an email and look forward to your reply

[@deastover898]

Congrats on the 50k. 100k in no time!!🎉 This has to be the most exciting of your projects yet. I really didn't know that it would make much of a difference in sound but good to know. Really awesome 💝 thanks for sharing with us.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you so much Dea! I really appreciate the support 😁😊👍 Lets hope the 100k comes quickly 😊

[@davedavem]

Amazing! I held my breath during the mitre saw bit. I think it helped..

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Dave! I was as well, was sweating quite a bit too 😂🙄👍

[@davedavem]

@@HarrySmithWoodturning I can imagine! 😬

[@HarrySmithShorts]

@@davedavem it took some planning and head scratching 🤔🤔

[@holgerpriebsch6643]

Das muss ich nachbauen. Sehr, sehr schön!!! Respekt für die Idee.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Danke Holger! viel glück beim bauen 😁👍

[@gailtallent1107]

That is a wonderful piece. You are a very talented young man. 🙂

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much Gail! 😁👍

[@billm4560]

Wow that turned out awesome Harry! At first I wasn’t into the black but when you put on that gold it popped! 👍🏻 I may try that when I get my new lathe up and going! Picking it up tomorrow after a long long wait! 😊Congratulations on the 50k! 👏Thank you for sharing!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Bill! Exciting stuff, let me know if you give it a go, and what else you'll be trying 😁👍

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Nicely done. Love the gloss black with the gold wax over it. Good looking, effective, and well done.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much Doug! 😊 👍

[@solidarityworkers6900]

Great finish and a beautiful piece. Looks a little like a 🐖 but couldn't believe the difference in the sound amplification. Nice 👌

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Sol! I suppose the feet do make it look a little animal like 👍😉

[@mattlock4035]

Surperb, love watching this channel 👍🏻

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you so much Matt! I really appreciate it 😁😊

[@lindassnyder7681]

JUST BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Linda! 😊👍

[@vivianfuller819]

Amazing innovation and workmanship!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you so much Vivian! 😁👍

[@trurex007lee7]

Cool idea!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Lee! 😁

[@stephanielovatt2787]

Wow! You certainly had us guessing! Cool finishing techniques: Very attractive results!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much Stephanie! 😁👍

[@robkeshav800]

Very innovative. Great job. I did not know til the end what you were planning on doing!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Rob! I like to keep people guessing 😉😁👍

[@RussellJEnglish]

I love this one Harry, such a great idea! Speaker looks awesome too, good work!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you so much Russell! 😄👍

[@frankmurphy2776]

Brilliant! 👏👏👏👏😁😁

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Frank! 😁👍

[@Micheline6918]

Another excellent idea!

[@PBUCKY1969]

Very cool Harry - lovely finish and design!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Paully! 😁 👍

[@patrickmagisson8046]

Gorgeous black and gold finish ! As for the feet, I’d rather have the spikes turned towards the floor, and use only 3 instead of 4. It makes it more efficient for sound and vibrations transmission, and also more stable. And you don’t need the final sanding for levelling adjustment !

[@joshblumenthal4873]

Very cool and it works. I once made something the shape of a speaker from an antique record player with a spot at the base for the phone and these things definitely amplify the sound.

[@teckle.turnings]

Brilliant! 😊

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you! 😁👍

[@mrPauljacob]

Cool idea.... Im gonna turn one ! I like how the black ended up too

[@peter-radiantpipes2800]

3 months until my lathe and shop is built ground up. Counting down. Love the vids. After the black, it almost looked like morta / bog oak for a min. Looks great by the way.

[@deastover898]

Congratulations 🎉 I have the lathe finally and a few tools but no where to set up yet. It is exciting none the less. Good luck and hopefully will be watching some of your work someday 😁

[@peter-radiantpipes2800]

@@deastover898 that’s been my problem for 2 years! Where I live, a small house without a garage costs at least 1.5million. I have no where to keep a large piece of equipment. My other stuff I carry outside as I need it. Finally, we are moving an hour away where it is more affordable and a caveat to the house choice was I could build a shop or convert a garage. :) been going insane wanting one, searching for them and no where to keep and use it! One of the longest waits I’ve had to do for something I’m so obsessed with and important to my work as well. I probably would have rented a small place even though that’s $$ but I have to be by my special needs son so it has to be at home. Good luck and hope you find the spot! I almost went with a shed outside but it was a bit sketchy plus heat and noise ..

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much Peter! Got any ideas what you are going to turn first? 👍😊

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Interesting story Peter! Glad you can finally move to a place that allows you to do something you love. Let me know what you get up to once its set up 👍😊

[@danatowne5498]

Very creative - looks and sounds great!

[@JiggsysShed]

That is really cool and elegant looking. Nice work

[@treeforge]

Great idea, well done sir

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you! 😁😊👍

[@rebeccaloader4111]

Ok. You got me on this one! I had no idea what was going to be the end result. Lovely black finish!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Rebecca! I like to keep people guessing 😂😉😊👍

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Amazing Harry. But firstly a HUGE CONGRATULATION on hitting 50K subscriber. Truly deserved mate. I couldn't work out where you were going with this one right up until the end. It works really well, Great video Harry and congratulations once again. Take care my friend. Cheers, Huw

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much as always Huw! Its amazing to pass such a massive milestone, but I couldn't have done it without support from people like yourself 😁👍

[@rennaehanson9996]

Beautiful piece Harry!! I love.your creativity!! That's such a great idea!!

[@phughesphoto]

Pretty AWESOME!

[@uniqko]

Great projects

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you! 😄 👍

[@chrisbgifford7387]

A phone amplifier! Cool!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Chris! 👍😄

[@sromondas]

Brilliant! Kept me guessing

[@muddyhilux653]

That's awesome.. 😁😎

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you! 😁👍

[@uniqko]

Wow amazing 👍

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you! 😁👍

[@robertlangley258]

Pretty nice.👍

[@k9insomniac783]

You’ve outdone yourself sir. Absolutely brilliant.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you so much! 😁👍

[@ronnielloyd4514]

You had me lost up until you put your phone in the slot. I must say you kept my interest up until the end.

[@cookiescoop6065]

Heck yeah that's kewl

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Cookie! 😁👍

[@kevdimo6459]

Do you ever stop thinking of what you can create next? I couldn’t for the life of me workout what you were doing to make a speaker. Thanks again for sharing your crazy mind with us. 👍🏻

[@RumahBubutRB]

Waow amazing

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Rumah! 😁👍

[@monopinion8799]

“Quelle tête de génie que tu as!” What a genius brain you have!

[@sajadwoodwork]

Owsam work sir please keep it up stay connected God Bless sir

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you! I really appreciate the comment! Stay safe 😁👍

[@albertoperrone3359]

muy bueno te felicito un abrazo grande

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

¡Gracias Alberto! 😁👍

[@amarforest]

love it

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Miguel! 😁👍

[@niklar55]

Liked the finish. What was the wood? Another piece of your almost extinct elm? I can remember sticking a 'pocket' cassette player in a cardboard box to 'increase' the volume. I suppose this is a bit more of an 'up-market' solution! .

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Nik! It's Ash (sorry I should have mentioned it in the description). Yeah it is of the same idea 😅 just took a bit longer to make 😉👍

[@niklar55]

@@HarrySmithWoodturning It looks a bit coarse grained for ash, but as its small dia, its probably ''new' growth. I've got four ash trees down, 500-600 mm dia, waiting for me to log and shift them., together with a couple of oaks, poplar, etc. etc. All I need now is the energy, and the enthusiasm!😊 _PS. If you are ever in my location with a van, I can give you a load of wood to take home!_ .

[@G0TH1C42009]

That looks cool and pretty. Can you make a gaming stand with that type of wood?

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you! Yes you could, the wood is called Ash 😊👍

[@G0TH1C42009]

@@HarrySmithWoodturning nice🙂

[@sas5177]

Was waiting on electronics and speakers🤣 That finish is freakin out of this world. What is the gold that you put on over the black????? New follower btw

[@steveprice7295]

nice job

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Steve! 😊👍

[@donaldhenke2750]

looks cool

[@Quiltmama31]

That's cool

[@margotjones7168]

WOW!!! ❤️

[@landofsaguaros8330]

The person who commented why don't you do it differently, obviously has no clue. Artists are artists and they do whatever comes to their mind.

[@lolcec81]

Спасибо за контент.

[@donnaj.1634]

I need one ☺️

[@steppenman01]

Hello Harry, great project :) can you tell me what kind of golden cream you applied after the black polish to bring out the grain? Great thing. Greetings Stephen.

[@mlafflin]

I wonder, and suspect that this can be amplified even more by turning the walls thin. I will be trying.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thanks for watching Matt! I'll have to try this again and turn the walls a bit thinner 😊👍

[@ezioredigolo4066]

Bellissimo complimenti

[@landofsaguaros8330]

Wow

[@ElderMillennialStuff]

Any recommendations for a starter lathe? I tried second hand but haven't seen one that isn't for parts in my area yet.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thanks for watching! I have an Axminister variable speed lathe, its about 20 years old but is perfect. All I can recommend is getting something with variable speed 👍

[@Auriorium]

I will take 8!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thanks for watching! Why not make it 10?! 😉👍

[@anthonyhallett6405]

Better than a vase I guess

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thanks for watching Anthony! I think so too 😉😁👍

[@DL-fv1bf]

What is that gold paint you were wiping on?

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thanks for watching Dan! It is called gilt cream 😁👍

[@reaganmullenaux7784]

Are you making these to sale?

[@andresfeliperamosromero3060]

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[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

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[@koottukaran3461]

സൂപ്പർ 👍

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

നന്ദി! 😁👍

[@Dubtee]

Looks cool but I hear no difference lol

[@ВадимКузнецов-з2й]

... ерунда полнейшая!-, ни какой каустики!!!