Woodworking: Learning To Turn on a Lathe

[@peterbrownwastaken]

First!! 😁 Drew, thank you for hosting me in your shop, I had a blast! You did a fantastic job on your first turning and I look forward to your future creations.

[@timothyball3144]

As a mechanic, I have found that a triangular handle fits my hand best. Have you ever done that? After watching machinists turning metal, I have an idea on how it could be done, but I don't know if it would work in wood.

[@MCsCreations]

Just subscribed there, Peter! 😊

[@FLYER388]

As a Plumber I have been a fan of both chancels for years and give a big thumbs up to you Both for great videos.

[@FishersShop]

Awesome, thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SylviaRustyFae]

How do i get the bonus deal from Rockler where theyll send me a Peter Brown?!?!

[@JohnSmithShields]

Ask Drew's neighbour.

[@dacook65]

I’m wanting to start my journey down the wood turning world! How do I get Rockler to send me a free lathe and tools?!?!?

[@FishersShop]

It's easy... just start a YT channel and work hard at it for 8yrs.

[@SylviaRustyFae]

@@FishersShop Sounds like a lot of hard work; pass : P

[@jasonbailey9139]

It also helps if you build a podium for Peter’s friend the pastor and then deliver it to the other side of your state. 😉 this may be my favorite collaboration I’ve seen in years.

[@jochasar6221]

Hi, I loved your plumber comment. I will say it was correct as my husband used to be a plumber and he does not watch woodworking videos. I watch your videos for your sense of humor and I don't do woodwork either but your videos are fun to watch anyway.

[@JohnSmithShields]

This video with all the hands close ups had the feel of a Lock Picking Lawyer video.

[@aomade6439]

One of my favorite collabs to date! Awesome first turning, Drew!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks a bunch!

[@johncaldwell1190]

I wish I could give this more than one like. I love wood turning. It is so relaxing to me.

[@stephenmiller6690]

Id put that thing on my living room mantle. What a work of art. Well done.

[@timseroka8956]

Drew, just what I didn’t need an inspiration to get a lathe! I have wanted to get one for years and actually use it. Thanks. Peter was a great addition!!!!

[@FishersShop]

You definitely need to get one. Haha :)

[@MCsCreations]

Stunning screwdriver, Drew! Truly amazing work!!! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@FishersShop]

Thank you! Will do!

[@BrettsWoodshop]

Nice job hitting LEVEL 10 on your first try, Drew!! I loved the "Peter in a box"!

[@FishersShop]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

[@glencrandall7051]

Nice piece of work. Excellent first turning. Boy it sure must be nice having one on one instruction in your own shop. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe. Remember, when the wood goes around, the face shield comes down.🙂🙂

[@FishersShop]

Yeah, it was great having him here. He's an excellent teacher

[@jpwoodwork]

Great video, you did awesome! Peter is a great teacher

[@FishersShop]

Couldn't agree more! Thanks!

[@DrawBoySeanie]

The handle turned out great! I think this video has inched me that little bit closer to wanting to learn myself :)

[@FishersShop]

Right on! Thanks for watching

[@MeditatingAstro]

You guys worked together so well! I want Peter to teach me to how to do this!!

[@FishersShop]

He's a great teacher!

[@jimbaker7615]

Great job Drew, you look like a pro on your first try. I would love to try it too and with the two of you together it sure looks like fun!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks! Yeah, it was a blast having him in the shop

[@guybowers9094]

Drew, I thoroughly enjoyed this video. I hope you will incorporate some turning in your future videos as well. I purchased a mini lathe but still have yet to try it, and this is inspiring and encouraging to want to give it a try.

[@FishersShop]

Glad you enjoyed it! Yeah, it's a ton of fun!

[@Blackobluna]

19:50 SAY THE THING PETER, SAY IT

[@FishersShop]

"It's got its own grit system!"

[@BATTLESTAR42]

I can't wait to hear another youtube channel explain to me the micro-mesh system every time it is used!!

[@FishersShop]

I can't do it like Peter does. I'll just copy-paste him doing it.

[@PeteSudlow]

I see a Fisher's Shop video, I click and hit the thumbs up button. I see Peter Brown in a box and I start laughing!

[@FishersShop]

😂

[@joelcopeland3018]

This is one of my favorite videos.... Fantastic...

[@FishersShop]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@davidmeyer9204]

Thank you Drew. I have another creator to follow in Peter Brown!

[@FishersShop]

You'll love his videos. He's great

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Drew... Really great video.. very enjoyable... Welcome to the world of woodturning.. I wish that my 1st turning looked half as good as yours... Take care my friend and all the best from Andy

[@FishersShop]

Thanks a bunch, Andy! I appreciate it

[@feedthechunk9836]

Perfect timing. I just got me a midi lathe. It's sitting in the shop still in the box! The Rockler lather looks a lot like the Rikon that I got. It's probably the same lathe just rebranded for Rockler.

[@FishersShop]

You're probably right. You'll have lots of fun for sure

[@fcschoenthal]

Great addition to the shop! And the lathe is going to be useful too. - Chris

[@FishersShop]

It sure will be!

[@matta1899]

Dang it... time to brush off my lathe and tools... I forgot how satisfying it is to watch.

[@FishersShop]

It's relaxing, right?

[@tonyblanco305]

Welcome to the deep end Drew. Turning is a lot of fun. Been a fan of yours for many years and thrilled to see you branching into new techniques. Please feel free to incorporate the lathe into some of your other projects and show us an update on how you progress with your skills. Combining turning with "flat" woodworking always leads to more interesting final products. It would be fun to see you recreate some of the pins from your Skittles game. You could compare your new lathe to the one you built with your CNC and drill. Imagine hybrid blanks that represent different point values depending on what is in them: not only embedded flatheads, but tilted triangles or bees. Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@FishersShop]

Haha, that'd be something else. Yeah, my mind is already buzzing with ideas on how to incorporate the lathe into future projects.

[@renaissancewoodworking]

I started out on a 12" midi lathe about three years ago. I had no idea what I was getting into and scared to commit as I didn't know if I could do it. I started with carbide tools and quickly learned HHS. I almost only use the HHS now. I think they work much better. But, my carbide do have it's purposes. This summer I got my 24" Harvey! I love turning and it will be something I can still do when I'm an old lady all bent over! LOL BTW - I had a 550w motor and was able to turn 11" bowls just fine!

[@FishersShop]

That's great! Hey, thanks for watching! :)

[@tim_meister]

looks great!

[@FishersShop]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@woodnotestudio]

Darn it, now I want to try turning. 😂 You make it look so fun. I have a lot of other projects to complete before I start that. However it’s such a great video.

[@FishersShop]

Thanks a ton!

[@williamellis8993]

Congratulations, Drew. That looks great. I noticed Peter was wearing a Carl Jacobson shirt. Bill

[@FishersShop]

Another fantastic turner

[@leyderness3553]

That is too cool!

[@FishersShop]

Haha, thanks!

[@MystiqueULH]

Well, this was great. I just got me a lathe too and will soon start using it. Glad to have come across this video. However I have regular tools not those carbon things they were out of my budget.

[@FishersShop]

Glad it was helpful! I have some older tools too from my Grandfather. I look forward to using the old ones as well

[@burtonr]

Another tip for anyone else interested, but nervous as I was, the Rockler stores offer one-day classes that teach the basics to turn a bowl or a pen. It's super helpful if you can't get your own Peter Brown delivered.

[@FishersShop]

Good tip!

[@SylviaRustyFae]

20:02 Ahhhh, the moment this whole vid was buildin up to; Peter Brown describin MicroMesh in the way only PB can :3

[@FishersShop]

Haha, I told him that I know his routine by heart but I still wanted him to say it.

[@Wordsnwood]

NOTHING in the title or thumbnail. Not one hint. And suddenly a Head in a box. Well done surprise, both of you!

[@FishersShop]

Haha! Glad it took you by surprise

[@haleeyelton9157]

We love drew! Can't wait to add more coins to my walnut holder!!

[@FishersShop]

Right on! We're designing this year's as we speak

[@donvanco3078]

MIDI? Can you hook a guitar or keyboard to it? LOL - Peter is great - he doesn't leave out his projects that go sideways.... great creator.

[@FishersShop]

I agree! He's fantastic!

[@thebellian]

Awesome vid! Very fun and I feel I learned quite a bit!

[@FishersShop]

Glad to hear it! Thanks!

[@HandlebarWorkshops]

Assuming that last sanding disc was a P800 (as opposed to U.S. standard 800), the MicroMesh 1,500 is a step backwards. P800 has 22 micron grit size while the 1,500 MicroMesh is a 29 micron grit size. In fact, the P600 (26.5 micron) is finer than the 1,500 MicroMesh. You can either skip the P600 and P800 grit sandpaper and start the 1,500 MicroMesh after the P400 sandpaper. Or (the way I do it) sand up to P800, skip the first MicroMesh pad and go directly to the second MicroMesh grit (1,800 - 14 micron).

[@FishersShop]

Good tip! Peter told me the same thing once I had already started.

[@chornykot03]

Not first.. I actually think I might get a lathe here shortly (gift turning). Great video.

[@FishersShop]

Thanks!

[@mrow7598]

If anyone wants to try turning with out spending a ton of money. Rockler has classes that are available. I love to turn. So relaxing.

[@FishersShop]

Good idea!

[@mastring1966]

darn, wanted to see a wide shot of your shop after a shocking amount of shavings went everywhere.

[@FishersShop]

I wanted that too, but actually it didn't make a mess at all. Not enough resin

[@timhow1657]

Great video been looking to purchase a lathe

[@FishersShop]

Go for it! Thanks for watching!

[@MaxLastfogel]

Once that turning bug bites ... you'll never step away. Great first project! Gotta say that I'm not impressed of minimum revs of 700ish for the lathe. Anything you try to turn that isn't balanced at 700 rpms is going to make the lathe walk and if not really secure can make the piece fly. Also, sanding is better around 500-600 as there is less heat buildup, and if you want to drill on the lathe that's in the 300-400 range.

[@FishersShop]

Yeah, I was kinda surprised that was the slowest it would go

[@JusBidniss]

Always be careful when un-boxing your Peter Brown. Contents may have shifted during shipping. 😎

[@FishersShop]

😂

[@pinkerbot]

Did you remember to return the Peter Brown? 😮

[@FishersShop]

He lives with me now and I've assigned him all the sanding duties in the shop.

[@scmgjm9956]

Man! How could you not remove that loose washer looking thing when you added the ferrule? Makes me nuts! 🙂

[@FishersShop]

I'm glad that loose washer inspired you to comment. :) I left it there just for you

[@Theexplorographer]

Oh new lathe...lets ruin it with resin!

[@chrislindholm2255]

You shouldn't have gotten a lathe. They are super addictive. Now you will make everything in your shop round.

[@FishersShop]

Hehe, It definitely has me thinking

[@garypage9545]

Welcome to the dark side.

[@FishersShop]

Haha, it's fun over here.... and messy too.