Woodturning Projects Mushroom Box

[MattGibbel]

"I'm just finishing up with the 600 here."

I look forward to that in every video =)

[HedgehogOutdoors]

You are really making me look forward to trying something like this!

[paperbender1960]

Nice work, I like the effect in the lid.

[bradturbo44]

very nice carl, you are the best. john uk

[haydenHD]

Thanks John,

[scoobydog411]

Why dont you make a Project book ?  Im thinking of doing it .

[haydenHD]

Good idea, but not enough hours in the day.

Thanks,

Carl

[tjonjic18]

BRAVO SUPER !!!!

[haydenHD]

Thank you!

[Soldier957]

VERY cool. Have you seen yewood123s videos? There's definately some inspiration there.

[haydenHD]

I checked it out very cool stuff.

[SuzieRosebud]

Thanks, Carl. You are so good about returning emails!!

Susan

[haydenHD]

Thanks Susan,

[SuzieRosebud]

Hi, Carl,

Hope all is great with you and yours. Please let us know the length and width of the pieces of wood you use for various projects when you do your video's. This would be of great help. Also, when you drill a hole for a box, vase, etc., how much of the bottom do you leave undrilled? I'm going to attempt the Mushroom Box as soon as I know the answers to the questions above.

Thanks so much for ALL the great videos! You are my favorite!!!!

Happy Turning,

Susan S.

[haydenHD]

Hi Susan,

I try to leave about 1/4" in the bottom of the box. Good luck with the mushroom box.

Thank you,

Carl

[piffy57]

Never ceases to amaze me, how you use pieces of wood that most people (including me) would throw away. Top job my good man......Again

[haydenHD]

Thank you. I always try to find a way to make things even out of small pieces of good wood.

Carl

[drbob287]

what kind of mixture do you use on the sand paper?

[haydenHD]

It's paste wax and mineral oil.

[The1andOnly1ToB]

@haydenHD

Can you be a bit more specific.....what brand of paste wax do you use?....What is the ratio of mineral oil to the wax do you use? Just mix it up in a can? Look for a particular consistency and or color????

Thanks for the videos...Have to say I am new to the hobby and trying to teach oneself is very difficult. Being able to watch is a huge help. .... And I must say you make things look easy. Thanks again for your time.

[haydenHD]

I use "Staple" brand paste wax I get it at "Woodcraft". I mix them 10 to 1 10 parts being the wax and yes I just mix it in the can.

Thanks,

Carl

[pureprotea1]

I really, really enjoyed that video! Thanx a million.

[haydenHD]

Thanks,



[tkcenterline]

I am having a problem with a tight lid. The bottom of my box started off about 3 inches long and is now 1 inch long!!!! I cant get the lid to stay on? The air trapped inside seems to be enough to losen and pop the lid off. What am I doing wrong??

[haydenHD]

Hi,

I'm not sure I will do the next video on how to do the lid.

If the lid or the bottom is tapered at all the lid will not seat properly.

Carl

[findingusernamesux11]

Inspiring as always mister!!

Really nice camera angle in all of your videos, do you have a, (what do you call it) camera holder or did you make something yourself?

/Nic.

[haydenHD]

Thanks Nic,

I have a "tripod" I mounted above my lathe.

Carl

[TheSmokeless]

Good Job! I love you Work! You have inspired me to get a lathe and i get to use it for the first time today!

[haydenHD]

Hi,

That's great I hope you have a lot of fun.

The projects are endless.

Thanks,

Carl

[andygodfrey76]

very nice .

[psychodelicdragon]

i'm new to this, what is in the can you are putting on the 600 grit to finish the neat little box? looks great!!

[haydenHD]

Hi,

It mineral oil & paste wax I use it with all the grits.

It help cut down on the sanding dust.

Thanks,

Carl

[mrbyarshall]

loved the look of this piece. where did you get the pin chuck you used?

[haydenHD]

Hi,

I made it I have a video on how to make one I'll

post it as a video response.

Thanks,

Carl

[droptuneblowout]

Yet another great video

[haydenHD]

Thanks,

Carl

[robbiethewood]

Really nice looking wood CARL i will have to try one my self

nice little project

[haydenHD]

Hi Rob,

You can do so many things with boxes. I love making them.

Thanks,

Carl

[findingusernamesux11]

Really nice looking wood both of them!

Nice project Carl, as always!!

I'm still waiting on a band for my lathe, it's been a week now and can take another three.... That sucks!

Thanks for another great video! /Nic.

[haydenHD]

hi Nic,

Sorry to hear about the lathe being down.

Thanks,

Carl

[mersyturning]

this is cool but did you start sanding wit 80 grit because your cut you had was about equivelent to 220 grit

[haydenHD]

Hi,

I started with 120 grit on the redwood it's soft and it's hard to get

a clean cut.

Thanks,

Carl

[mersyturning]

@haydenHD yeah because you wer quite lucky to get a nice cut on softwoods, redwood is a little better than pine tho lol

[baconsoda]

That's lovely. I have tried mushroom boxes but I was working with one piece of wood and the results weren't satisfactory but seeing two different woods used here has inspired me to have another go.

Best Wishes, Brendan.

[haydenHD]

Hi Brendan,

I love the contrasting woods on something like this.

Thanks,

Carl