5 Minute Christmas ornament on the lathe

[richardkruse1]

Hello I am a new lathe owner and was looking for some simple projects. Thanks for doing this.

[oneptbuk]

Hey Carl - I'm just starting to turn, and wondering about using the bowl gouge instead of the skew on the light bulb. Any reasons for your choices of tools? Thanks very helpful and will put to use for the holidays! Dave

[haydenHD]

@oneptbuk No reasons the skew chisel would work well too.

[nrscroller]

HI Carl

I was watching your video on the turning the tree and the xmas bulb, will make some cute things for me to do for gifts for people next christmas. I am curious as to how to do the pinecone you show also. I suppose you could just taper it and just layer different depths. I look forward to using your videos from you tube in my shop as I try these. Thanks for taking the time to do these videos.

Bill

[haydenHD]

Hi Bill

I just made a little cone and used a parting tool to cut the grooves.

Thanks,

Carl

[MrLeonard55]

If you want to send me your address to LTDH@aol.com I'll send some out to you. Ill just put it in a flat rate box. If there are any particular sizes you want let me know.

Leonard

[haydenHD]

Leonard,

I am not sure I have any redwood that big, but I do have some maple.

Would love to trade.

Carl

[MrLeonard55]

Hi Carl. I have some 1'x1' cherry if you'd like some./ I'll tade you for somw redwwood or whatever wood is local there. Let me know.

Leonard

[dcmandeville]

This looks like a lot more fun than knitting! I gotta go see if my hubby has this tool in his garage of gadgets and tools... Very cool videos.

[haydenHD]

If not Christmas is coming up you could get him one. Is a lot of fun!

Thanks,

Carl

[dcmandeville]

@haydenHD Maybe so! Maybe I could get it for ME!!!!

[haydenHD]

Even better!!

[Xlatty]

About what size hole do you make on the tailstock end? Your videos are always very good, this one is no exception!!

[haydenHD]

Just a small dimple enough to start a drill bit.

Thanks,

Carl

[Vladkopedia]

Nice video, but I wonder why didn't you polish the ornaments?I guess it would have been realy awesome if they are shining and reflecting the Christmas lights.I'm asking not to offend you,just wondering if there is a reason(maybe the polishing wax and the heat of the lights is bad?),

[haydenHD]

I did put a gloss finish on these, but took the picture after the first coat to get the video up. I am going to put on two more coats of gloss finish. I put some pictures with the final finish when they are done. Yes, you are right Christmas ornaments look better with a gloss finish.

Thanks,

Carl

[TheFishingschool]

love the intro i will make a new vid soon

[haydenHD]

I will be watching for your new video.

Carl

[ionainfinland]

Cute! I guess your Christmas tree will be full of little wooden ornaments this year! Nice idea!

[haydenHD]

Yes, they are quick and fun projects that are great for gifts.

Carl

[findingusernamesux11]

Nice little things Carl!

I hope to get my new lathe in about 2 weeks : )

Thanks! /Nic.

[haydenHD]

Nic, sounds good.

Carl

[drskip63]

Thanks for the great video. I already have some fun ideas for some ornaments. All of your videos are excellent. Thanks again.

Skip

[haydenHD]

Thanks Skip. Post some when you have yours done.

Carl

[woodturningjohn]

alright first to watch your new video, thanks and love your work, gives me lots of good ideas.

[haydenHD]

John, It is always nice to be first. :)

Thanks,

Carl