Wood Turning Purple Heart Pendant

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Purple Heart pendant turned on a lathe. This is fast project where you can add alot of creativity. I did the design on the lathe, but you could also carve a custome design or do some inlay with wire or other wood species. This project only takes about 15 or 20 minutes and is nice project for someone special.

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[grygon]

I found your videos when a friend recommended I look into using purple heart (I use antlers, and one is a bit purple!) and I have a question about the sanding you did. What grit is it and what is in that can that you are dabbing the sand paper into?

[haydenHD]

It is 10 parts paste wax and 1 part mineral that I dip the sand paper in.

Thanks,

Carl

[BradburyGuy]

Carl, do you find that a cylindrical tool rest gives you less tool catches than the flat surface styles? I hate my tool rest!

[haydenHD]

Hi Guy,

Yes, I like the round one better. I still need the flat one though to get into some tight spots. Sorry, I have not called you back. I have been swamped and I will try to reach you this weekend and we cannot talk about a run to the beach for wood.

Thanks,

Carl

[acoustic49]

Super, super dangerous using a hacksaw on a spinning lathe, if that blade snaps you could lose an eye , finger or have a a serious laceration, I would recommend all viewers DO NOT USE THIS METHOD!!!!, that is what parting tools are for.

[haydenHD]

I have used this method for 8+ years & the same saw blade. I started using this method when I made a box & didn't want to sacrificy any wood. I have never had it catch, I simply place the blade on & apply light pressure & slowly move back & forth so as not over heat. I do use a parting tool as well, but with releaf cuts, it takes out alot of material & sometimes I don't want to waste the material. If there is anything in the video you are not comfortable with, please do not attempt it. Carl

[split29445]

@haydenHD Can you explain that to me in a little more detail, please?

[scoobydog411]

You might want to use a Big Fat Gold chain for it. Nice.

[kvnmacleod]

Carl,

Thanks for doing the purpleheart video. I was having some trouble with my first purpleheart project and seeing how you handle it (and how it behaved while you worked it) really helped!

[haydenHD]

Thanks Robbie,

Yes it's a handy little jig.

Take care,

Carl