Great video I didn’t think about putting light oil on the sandpaper

@fouroakscrafts7240

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

That Zebra wood is absolutely beautiful. Another great video! You're a great teacher.

Nice job Mr. Johnson.

@fouroakscrafts7240

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark!

Great video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@fouroakscrafts7240

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Hope the video was helpful!

Great idea for gifts.

@fouroakscrafts7240

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, I have made some of these for friends and family. They make great gifts.

You denfinetly developed your own grind on that spindle gouge.

Great tutorial. Thanks so much.

@fouroakscrafts7240

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I also make these stoppers. Every one is different.

@fouroakscrafts7240

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Yes, it's amazing the variety of shapes to make and woods to use. I think the Zebra Wood and Honduran Rosewood are my favorites right now. They both did an excellent job of taking the threads when I tapped them.

Thanks for video. I bought these kits and I am about to turn my first stopper. The wood I am going to use is not very hard. Do you think I should put some thin ca glue on the sides of the drilled hole before I tap it?

@fouroakscrafts7240

Жыл бұрын

That would probably be a good idea if you're not using a hardwood. I would "dry" fit everything first before adding the glue. The threading works best with hardwoods for holding strength.

Where did you get your kit?

@fouroakscrafts7240

3 жыл бұрын

I got it from Woodcraft. I'd recommend getting the stainless steel kind. And make sure you get the correct mandrel that goes with the kit.

I wish I wasn't so scared to use those machines. I'd probably lose some fingers!

@fouroakscrafts7240

6 жыл бұрын

They can be a little intimidating at first, but once you get the hang of it, they are very fun to operate.

@diypin

6 жыл бұрын

I got a jigsaw for my birthday last year.......... I still haven't used it. I tried for like 5 seconds. I'm too scared of the loud sounds, but I love to make things....... for now i stick to glue as my main tool :D

@fouroakscrafts7240

6 жыл бұрын

I used a jigsaw for many years before moving on to other power tools. Definitely ease yourself into it, but there is other woodworking like carving that doesn't involve power tools. You could, for example, carve the bottle stopper blank and not use any power tools. It will take more time and you still have to be careful with gouges. If the loud sounds of tools are bothering you, you might also try ear muffs to muffle the sound. But do what you are comfortable doing. Good luck!