...another youtube video....

[Scrums]

except.....this one's mine - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAbYzhcLIa4

just a short one, ain't going to win any Bafta's and fortunately for you lot there's no commentary...

Chris.

 

[CHJ]

I guess you have done one or two of them before Chris, good to see the positive approach with skew and parting tools.

 

[Lightweeder]

Kerrumbs :?

LW

 

[The Shark]

Hi Chris,
Very impressive.
You are a bit quicker than me!!

Malc

 

[stevebuk]

that was really good, enjoyed that a lot =D> =D> =D>
hope you do more.. video's that is..

 

[wizer]

Impressive indeed. Tho, I was wondering what the hell a Shaker PEg was right til the last shot :lol:

 

[Anonymous]

Yes, I was waiting for you to give it a shake or two. Very impressive and very speedy. Haven't seen that sort of turning speed for quite some time.

Dave

 

[mattcullum]

Strewth! As a complete beginner that's awe inspiring, I've never seen such speed and the way you use the skew >gulp<

Thanks for posting that.

Matt

 

[Bodrighy]

Nice to see you in action Chris. What do you finish them with or do you leave them bare?

Pete

 

[boysie39]

No messing with you Chris, just get in there and let her rip. As good as I have seen on the tube, Very,very well done REgards Boysie

 

[bobham]

Looks good! Glad to see someone else posting video.

Take care
Bob

 

[Scrums]

Thanks for the comments - you need to be quick - if you've got 20 or 30 to do, you don't want to spend too long on them.

Finish is BLO thinned 50/50 with white spirit and a quick rub with beeswax - just to darken therm up, give them a shine and a silky feel.

Chris.

 

[loz]

Nice one !

And thanks for the reminder to use plans for duplicting items ( that measurement transfer board thingy )

I have seen this described in books, but never seen it in use in a video.

 

[John. B]

mightily impressed Chris.
Excellent demonstration of turning a simple object like a clothing peg.
Good use of several tools including the skew which many are reluctant to use.
I saw it as good a demo as any professional turner.
One small criticism however, I think you should remove the rest when finishing, not least for budding turners safety. (fingers in the tool rest and all that)
also, (with a dialogue you could have a budding career in the offing)
Well done. =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D>

John. B

 

[Paul.J]

Good video Chris :shock:
I could just about keep up with it :lol:

 

[Scrums]

John.B wrote:

One small criticism however, I think you should remove the rest when finishing, not least for budding turners safety. (fingers in the tool rest and all that)

Sorry John, I make no apologies and don't want to get any newbie turners fingers caught up - but this is production turning - that would take a minute or so (25% extra time), life's too short.....you'll notice all the turning was done with the rest at the same height, not ideal, but a compromise for each tool variant.

Chris.

 

[Bodrighy]

I have to admit Chris that since I have started putting bread on the table with my turning I have started developing 'bad habits' when doing a production run. Doing the crochet hooks and drop spindles I find it much quicker to only use a skew, roughing, shaping and parting. and for sanding I just thread the abrasive much as you do. Cut the time down from 25 minutes to 10. I am much more careful when doing things just for fun or myself

Pete

 

[kasandrich]

Just a thought, but should'nt a production turner be more safety conscious as they rely on their hands for their living?

If I hurt myself, and I am unable to work, my company will pay me 6 months at full pay and 6 months at half pay, if I am never going to be fit enough to work again they will retire me on health grounds with a pension.

 

[Bodrighy]

You're right of course but at the same time when you are doing it for a living and have to do loads of the same thing you develope ways that are seen as unsafe when doing it as a hobby but with practice are OK. The sanding is an example. What Pete said is right about not sanding over the rest but there are ways of doing it that are safe. It's a case of learning to do something properly before you start adapting. Certain rules apply whether you are a hobbyist or a production turner. I use lengths of sandpaper that are around the spindle so my hands are never actually under the wood or inside the rest though technically I am sanding over the rest. If there is a catch for any reason the abrasive is whipped from my fingers. If I put my hands in between the rest and the wood then I would be asking for trouble. Doing beads and coves with a skew is difficult if you don't know how. I was shown the technique by a pro and have a skew that has a curved edge for the purpose. Same with roughing out with a skew. If the blank is square and not too big it's fine but don't try it with a big, piece with knobs and bumps all over the place.

Pete

 

[John. B]

I didn't really mean to turn the thread into a discussion, it was merely an observation. Sorry lads

John. B