Wool/Yarn Feeder

[@Morsoth]

A big thank you! Watched this tutoral during my lunch break, and could buy what I needed and made it tonight under 2 hours. Paid less than $20 vs the model at $70 on Amazon! Great video!

[@gunterschone8402]

Beautiful video. The Krischholzstück has a very nice grain texture. Hope your wife has fun with the little knitting Helper

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Gunter, she is very pleased with it. Take care Mike

[@izzyswan]

Look great Mike. I remember sitting and spooling out yarn for my mom when I was a boy. Wish she would have had one of these. Lol

[@adamquincey4371]

Excellent... Not only have you made a lovely project for the wife... You've earned some brownie points...! Great video, cheers...

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Adam, in my experience, brownie points always come in useful, you never know when you might need them :) Take care Mike

[@CarlJacobson]

Wonderful project for your wife Mike, it turned out great. Take care, Carl

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Carl, have to keep them as sweet as possible :) Take care Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

***** Merci Eric, oui, elle est très heureux avec elle prendre soin Mike

[@oaksho]

This was a great project Mike but I have to say it brought back bad memories for me. My grandmother knitted me a pair of swimming trunks when I was about six. They fitted perfect until I came out of the water, as I walked up the beach they held so much water everyone thought the tide was going out, fully soaked they weighed more than me. The worst part was the gusset was dragging through the sand and my skinny little leg never filled the leg holes any more. I decided to stop wearing them last year and am now very happy with my shop bought trunks. Great show of talent on swordsmanship while turning the spindle by the way. All the best Tony

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Tony, and I almost fell off my chair laughing at you "swimming trunk" experience, brilliant mate. Thanks for your unwavering support my friend, it really is appreciated. Take care Mike

[@fredgraber9385]

Nice project Mike. Hope your wife enjoys it. You're an amazing craftsman and I always enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing with the rest of us. Fred

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Fred, my wife is happy with it, although I think a few mods are needed on future ones. Thanks for your support my friend. Take care Mike

[@malcolmminshull7729]

lovely idea Mike simple but very effective all the best,Malcolm

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Malcolm, appreciate it my friend. Take care Mike

[@CipsWoodChips]

Great useful project and nicely finished.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Cip, appreciate it. Take care Mike

[@teamwild_UK]

Great project Mike. Whilst I'm never likely to make a wool feeder, due to not knowing any knitters, I'm sure the techniques will come in handy. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Ben

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Ben, when you become "less young", it's surprising how many "knitters" you know....lol Take care Mike

[@geraldshultz4271]

Mike great tip about recessing the lazy-suzan. I always learn from and enjoy your videos. Thanks Gerald

[@MikeWaldt]

+Gerald Shultz Thanks Gerald. Cheers Mike

[@broadsideguy967]

Nice project, hope the boss is pleased. Can we expect to see you modelling one of Mrs mike's creations, covered in shavings !? Take care sir, cheers.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you,anything is possible ;) Cheers Mike PS - But unlikely....lol

[@woodturningjohn]

Great looking yarn buddy, I have made several for the wife and her friends. She was wanting one from a yard shop and they wanted $60 for it. I laughed out loud and have been making them ever since.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks John, funny the one my wife saw at the craft fair was about the same money. I will make some modifications as I make more no doubt, but they are an inexpensive and useful project. Take care Mike

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Mike !! You went to great lengths to try and convince us all that the wool feeder was for your wife. I know you are from a country where Men are Men and sheep are worried but we are all friends and you can admit to us that you do a bit of knitting on the side.!! Great vid and lovely piece of cherry. Cheers mate

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Andy, well as you know sheep have many uses! Wool being just one ;) Thanks for the "kind" comments......lol Take care mate Mike

[@Ronalcock1]

Lovely job Mike, I have to make one for my daughter.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Ron, glad you liked it my friend. Cheers Mike

[@BlindWoodTurner]

Good job mate.Devilishly simple yet it would have many uses. Cheers, Chris.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Chris, as you know my friend - I'm a Devilishly simple person....lol Take care and as always love to the tribe Mike

[@TheBrotherKnight]

Good idea Mike Ohhh lots of brownie points my friend. Take care and thanks David

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks David, I like to bank as many points as I can....you just never know when you might need them ;) Cheers Mike

[@HarryWatts65]

Hi Mike: Great job, useful project, Cheers Harry

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Harry, appreciate your support mate. Take care Mike

[@StephenOgle]

Mike your tool work still amazes me. You are a true master. Hey, now i have a good idea for my Mother's birthday coming up in a couple of months. She loves all kinds of sewing and knitting type stuff. Thanks for the video. I also am a fan of "Think Woodwork".

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Stephen, that's very kind of you to say so my friend. If your Mum is half as pleased as my wife with the wool feeder you'll have made her happy. Izzy is really amazing that's for sure. Take care mate Mike

[@carmens1108]

Nicely done! You have a very lucky wife, I'd love to have one of these in my knitting tool kit! 😊

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Carmen ... this is one of the few things she really likes and uses :) Take care Mike

[@carmens1108]

@@MikeWaldt as a daily knitter I understand why she loves it so much. If I had one I'd use it while working all of my projects. ☺️

[@TheShavingWoodWorkshop]

Great job Mike.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Cheers Mike

[@MrSkeeter18]

How did you start the screw driver. I have been looking at mine and can't find the start button. Maybe you could do a video on how to use a screw driver. Lol. You don't see many people use them any more. Just funning. Very nice project. Thanks mike as always. Can't wait for next one. Bob

[@MikeWaldt]

Lol Bob....I had to read the instruction manual to find out, as I had forgotten, but I got there in the end :) Thanks for watching mate Take care Mike

[@Zombieoutrunner]

Great video Mike, my wife would was just asking me to make one of those for her. You gave me some great ideas on how to make one. Thank you.

[@MikeWaldt]

Zombieoutrunner Thank you, and my pleasure. Take care Mike

[@AsWoodTurns]

Simple and to the point. Yes recessing the bearing would look better but this still does the job with style. Alan

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Alan, totally agree, all future ones will be recessed without a doubt. Take care Mike

[@Le_Kret]

Hi, Every think You show is for me like magic. I really would like to try wood turning but I am short sighted and short founded and cannot afford to buy lathe or gouges. But thank you anyway for making my evening interesting.

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad to be of service, glad you enjoyed it. Take care Mike

[@Templar7832]

Hi Mike I finally gave this to my wife on Christmas day and she loved it! Uses it every day. I too recessed the lazy susan and it works perfectly. Great idea mate. and thanks for your advice. :-)

[@MikeWaldt]

+Templar7832 My pleasure, I'm pleased that you, and your wife, are happy with the design. Take care Mike

[@monophoto1]

Here in the colonies those are called 'yarn caddys'. They are fun to make. I had seen them at a yarn fair made with lazy susan bearings, but the problem with that approach is that the bearings carried by the local shops are too large, and the cost, including shipping, of purchasing smaller bearings over the internet is unappealing. So instead I adapted an idea that I saw in an internet advertisement. I made the spindle hollow, and attached a 1/4" brass post to the base that extends through the rotating platform into the hollow spindle. The top end of the post is rounded over and polished using emery cloth. I drilled a hole in the spindle with a standard 7mm drill bit used for drilling pen blanks, and then glued a spare 7mm pen tube in that hole. To provide a hard, smooth bearing surface for the polished end of the post to rub against, I turned a scrap of HDPE (from an inexpensive cutting board) into a tapered plug that slipped into the top of the pen tube, and that was locked in place deep inside the spindle when I glued in the tube. The post was made from what we call 'all thread'. That made it possible to drill a hole in the center of the base and tap it for the 1/4"x20tpi threading of the rod. By rotating the threaded rod in the threaded hole, I could adjust the height of the post to provide the desired clearance between the rotating platform and the base, and then a drop of CA glue permanently locked the post into position. Bottom line is that this approach is lighter in weight, and quieter, than the caddys I've seen using lazy susan bearings, and at about 1/3 the cost.

[@MikeWaldt]

Sounds like another good method Louie, but the lazy susan was under £2 , I didn't think it was an expensive project. Thanks for watching Take care Mike

[@jklphoto]

Well done Mike. Saw one of these in a knitting shop recently. Indeed the lazy Susan was recessed and it had a 1/8" gap between the top and bottom plate. Still looking for a source of round lazy Susans that don't have the big square flange plate. Also, they dished out a recess in the top to keep the wool contained. Doubt it matters, but it did look nice.

[@MikeWaldt]

John Lockwood Thanks John, this was a "raw" first attempt, and a few changes have been made since, including the recess, nice idea too regarding the dished out top. Take care Mike

[@jklphoto]

Thanks for your videos Mike. They are extremely valuable for a new turner like me.

[@MikeWaldt]

John Lockwood It is I that thank you for your input, and watching them John. Take care Mike

[@colinchalmers1099]

Nice one Mike! Cheers Colin.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Colin. Take care Mike

[@alansimpson596]

Hello Mike, Thank you for 15 minutes of sheer pleasure. I really enjoyed all aspects of this project. I have been wondering since would your good wife be interested in knitting a hat for Brendan (Baconsoda) to keep his head warm in the winter? I have to disclose a secret which I've kept hidden for many years but one of your subscribers has allowed me to bring it out into the open. It's still very difficult for me but when I was child my mother knitted me swimming trunks. Oaksho has come out and admitted to the same so I don't feel so alone any more. You have no idea what problems this has caused me during my life. Heavy sea water, skinny legs, knobbly knees, purple body due to the Arctic temps, - it's all there . I feel so good now that I can come out. Very many thanks, Alan.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Alan, I'm really glad you enjoyed it my friend. Regarding the "hat" I will have to work on that one ;) Also I am relieved that you have finally got that terrible experience of the woolly swimming trunks out in the open. I think it could be a life changing time for you. I just hope that you can adjust, as the mental scaring must have been tremendous. I had a similar problem when I was told that I wasn't brought up by Mr Evans' flock! Take care Mike

[@alansimpson596]

Mike Waldt Thank you Mike for your understanding. It's such a relief to get it out there. Many thanks, Alan.

[@MikeWaldt]

Alan Simpson Any time my friend.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

A domestic request! Nice job keeping the Mrs. happy!

[@MikeWaldt]

The fatal mistake is not to me thinks Peter.....lol Take care Mike

[@ZediZero]

Nice piece Mike. I just bought a lathe my self and I find your videos very helpfull :)

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks for the kind words, enjoy your new hobby. Take care Mike

[@heyimamaker]

Fantastic, Now I have some ideas on how to build one. My wife has been requesting one for a while now.

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad that you found the video of some use. Cheers Mike

[@UncleSKO]

Great job. Master.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you.

[@SJWoodworks]

Hey, if it's round, you can make it, right? Any project that makes the wife happy is a worthy project, that's what I say.

[@MikeWaldt]

Couldn't agree more Steve, thanks for watching. Take care Mike

[@michaelflynn6178]

Nice job Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks once again Michael Cheers Mike

[@ErikAnderson1]

Nice video Mike and a good idea, I might make something similar, thanks for posting.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Erik, glad you liked it my friend. Cheers Mike

[@YTcustomchris]

Mike you have a lot of skill with that gouge Nice lazy yarn rack . I like that burning to much I want to do it to every thing I do ;)

[@marial.rapaglia4041]

nice video but wanted to see the yarn on it & actually working when the yarn is being pulled thru.

[@MikeWaldt]

***** Thanks Christian, appreciate it mate Take care Mike

[@BrainFizz]

I think woodworkers attract the company of knitters and crocheters! My OH does crochet. And Steve Ramseys does knitting and patchwork.....I wonder how many others do too?!! :-) Great one Mike, does it work well? Have you seen the yarn bowls out there?

[@MikeWaldt]

***** Lol Chuck, I could use a nurse on standby on occasion.....lol. Take care Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

I think your spot on Rick, it works very well, but future ones will have a few modifications, like the recessed bearings. My wife is well chuffed with it, and yes I have seen the yarn bowls, and they look good as well. Take care Mike

[@SuperBowser87]

Hey Mikey! You say this is for your wife? I'm not buying that at all. We all know that knitting is your first true love and wood turning is a very far second. Either way it is a brilliant project. I need to make one for me mum. Thanks as always for your time. I promise someday you will receive a parcel from me with a chunk of walnut. The few pieces that I do have is just not worth the cost of shipping. They have very boring grain. I will find you a nice burl worthy of shipping. Hope you and yours are doing well. Take care my dear mate.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Tom Tom, thanks for the kind words....I think ;) I will await with bated breath, as always. We MUST Skype soon mate, I'm getting withdrawl sysptoms....ah well must get back to me knitting now! Take care my friend Mike

[@Robbiethewoodturner]

hey mike greate project very nice. greate idea All the baa Robbie

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Robbie, I hope Brendan gave you some spuds!!!!! Take care Baaarbara....oops I mean Mike ;)

[@Robbiethewoodturner]

Mike Waldt i left the spuds and vegs :-( behind but i got three bags of yew of him well chuffed cant beat a bit of Yew can Yew :-)

[@MikeWaldt]

Robbiethewoodturner Yew certainly can't mate, Yew lucky, lucky bugger :) Yew take care now!

[@glennmcjennett1630]

Mike, maybe some handles for your burning wire would be a little safer. Glenn

[@MikeWaldt]

glenn McJennett Thanks for the advice Glenn, but I do actually have handles on the wire, it's just my big mitts conceal them :). I appreciate your concern though. Take care Mike

[@crazywhitedog78]

Nice!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Cheers Mike

[@neilgavins2105]

Mike, why did you make the comment about "turning off the LED light during your video? (Really enjoy watching your KZbins)

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Neil, it was probably because of the harsh light it casts, not good for the video. Thanks for your kind words as well. Take care Mike

[@veighouda25]

be nice to see it in action after finsihed

[@idopyrotechnics]

👏

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks I think....lol

[@idopyrotechnics]

Yes it was a round of applause :)

[@MikeWaldt]

idopyrotechnics Ah, nothing is showing....so thanks again :) Take care Mike

[@izzyswan]

Look great Mike. I remember sitting and spooling out yarn for my mom when I was a boy. Wish she would have had one of these. Lol

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Izzy Take care Mike