Great demonstration showing the variables that can be used with the tool. I appreciate the fact that you show how the presentation angle, lathe speed and different cutters affect the final appearance.

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Ted. I appreciate your kind words. Thanks for watching! 😃😃 Happy turning, .....Gord

Thanks for showing this Gord. I have considered getting some type of texturing tool and I am now going to wait and see how this works out for you before jumping in. Thank for taking the time to record and share this! Have a good one Buddy!

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

I will be trying to learn how to use this over the next short while, Lewis. I have a feeling it’s going to be a very long learning curve. Oh well, why would this tool be any different from any other woodturning tool I ever bought. There is always a long learning curve. LOL! Thanks for watching!

Hi Gord. Thanks for the demo. I received this very tool from a retired wood turner and will bring it out of retirement and get practicing.

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful, Kevin! I have a long way to go to be proficient with it but I look forward to doing a better job with it. I think it will be fun!! Thanks for watching! 😃😃😃

I’ve had mine for 2 years and love it. I use it a lot on the bottoms and inside bottom of my bowls.

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

I think it will be awhile before I get to the point where I can use it seriously, Carol. It’s going to be a long learning curve but I think it’s going to be fun. I would love to see your work sometime. Thanks for watching! 👍👍😃😃 Happy turning, .....Gord

Recently I watched someone else use this tool. They made it look easy. After watching this video I see there is quite a bit to learn. I'm sure you will master this tool soon. Looking forward to seeing some outstanding texturing work from the Rock Shop. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and you and Gayle stay healthy.

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t think it’s going to be easy, Glen. Of course, I have felt that way about every woodturning tool I ever bought. There is always a learning curve involved. I think I saw you making a comment or asking questions on the John Beaver demo the other night. It was awesome. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. Take care of yourself, Glen. Thanks for watching!

@glencrandall7051

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, the John Beaver was one of the best demos I have ever seen. I was amazed when I looked at the clock and realized two hours had elapsed. I usually get pretty antsy about an hour and a half into a demo.

Real men don't need instructions Gord! Until we've screwed up a couple pieces of nice wood. That tool is great fun to play with! take care, Dave

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

😂🤣😂🤣 it used to be my practice to throw instructions in the garbage as soon as I opened up the box. I got tired of digging through the garbage finding the instructions so now I set them aside for a few days before I get rid of them! LOL! I am looking forward to the day when it becomes fun! Right now it’s a bit of work! It kind of reminds me of every other woodturning tool I’ve ever purchased. There is always a long learning curve! Thanks for watching, Dave!

Thanks for demoing this tool, Gord! It is definitely on my wishlist! - Seth

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

It was on my wish list for quite a while too, Seth. Watching Nick Agar was definitely enough to make me pull the trigger. Now I will spend a great deal of time learning how to use it. Thanks for watching!

Thank you for this demo Gord. I have been considering getting it somepoint so the demo is very helpful. Everyone always make it look so easy, but it's great to see it being used for the first time to know what to expect.

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

I was sure it wouldn’t be as easy as more experienced turners make it look. I think it’s going to take a lot of practice. Much like every other woodturning tool I have purchased! Thanks for watching!

That was fun! I really liked towards the beginning when you made the flower design in the middle. Good luck and have fun with it. Looks like you received many good tips! Yea! Thanks for sharing your video. Stay safe, Vickie

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it, Vickie! I really enjoyed working with that tool and hope to actually improve with it in the near future. I also liked the flower. I’m just wondering if I can repeat it. LOL! Thanks for watching, Vickie! Take care of yourself! .....Gord

I have one also. My best results have come with using the corner of the cutter at a slight angle rather than holding it at a right angle to the wood. I look forward to watching your embellishments develop.

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the input, Robert. I appreciate all the help I can get. Thanks for watching!

thanks for sharing the demo... interesting to see it in use... Cheers

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it, Grahame. Thanks for watching! Take care, .....Gord

If Gord has marginal results....lord help me. Gord is a master craftsman.

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the kind words, Kurt, but I don’t believe I am a master of anything. I am just a dedicated hobbyist who really loves woodturning. I can’t imagine spending my days doing much of anything else. Thanks again for the kind words and thanks for watching!

Gord, Your right, I just watched the Nick Agar video and he makes it look so easy. Good luck!

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Calvin! I think I'm going to need a lot of luck to achieve any proficiency with this tool. Just like every other woodturning tool I have ever purchased. Thanks for watching! 😃😃😃

Great looking piece of kit I look forward to seeing what you come up with after you get used to it 👍👍👍

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

I’m looking forward to it too, Gavin! 😃😃😃😃👍😃😃👍 Thanks for watching!

Great demo Gord, love all the angle explanations, have fun, John

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, John. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching! Take care, .....Gord

Happy new texturing tool Gord! I'm sure you'll have it down pat in no time My Friend 👍

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the confidence, Steve. I will certainly keep working at it. Thanks for watching! Have a great turning day!

Looks like a great tool learning curve but once you get it looks like it will make some nice additions to a piece. Thanks for showing us

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

Luie, I think the learning curve I have to climb on this tool is going to be steep. Mind you, I thought the same thing about the skew and after using it for about 10 years I'm still not as proficient as I would like to be. Thanks for watching! 😃😃😃

Great review Gord, I have the mini version and just love it. It opens a whole world of opportunity.

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it, Bert. I have a lot of learning to do to get this tool working even close to properly. 🤨🤨🤨

The first time use is very difficult. i would have practised a lot more before putting it on video, but now you show how difficult it is, Thanks!! I'll buy one in the future

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

Peter, if I waited until I was an expert I probably would never have put out a video showing this tool. LOL! Thanks for watching!

Awesome thanks for sharing

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it, Donald. Thanks for watching! 😃😃😃

Hello Gord, I have the smaller version of this tool. It did take some practice to figure it out and I am still learning. Your methodical approach is perhaps the best way to become proficient. Take care and stay safe.

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Dan. Much appreciated. Thanks for watching! 😃😃😃 Stay safe and healthy!

Hi Gord, I had one bought for me at Christmas two years ago and still practicing do have fun with it

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure I will have with it, Harry, but it's likely to be a long learning curve. Thanks for watching! 😃😃😃

Nice demo, Gord. Well shown how they work. Texturizing has definitely been something of interest to me since I learned about things like liming wax. One of these days those tools might make it to the top of the purchase list.

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you liked it, Jay. I think it’s going to be a while before I will have enough experience with this tool to really do it justice. I see a long learning curve in front of me! Thanks for watching! Happy turning, .....Gord

I've got the same setup, Gord, and every time I want to use it (seldom), I have to get out those instructions again. I have mixed results every time. I think it has great potential, I just wish I understood it, better. I will say, and I'm sure you know, outlining those patterns with a groove on each side really makes them stand out. Anyway, great instructional video and one I will refer back to next time I want to get fancy. Have a great rest of your weekend, buddy! I got my final covid shot on Friday and, unlike the first shot, I really felt this one. Headache, fatigue like I haven't felt in years and just overall yucky feeling. I hope you fare better if and when you get yours. Oh, today is much better! Phil

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

I hope you're feeling better soon, Phil. I certainly intend to get my covid shot as soon as I can. The rollout seems to be a lot slower up here. I will be real happy to get it!! I think I'm going to need a lot of practice to climb the learning curve on this tool. Nick Agar made it look so easy. I might have to send him a nasty letter!! 😃😃😃 Thanks for watching, buddy! 😃😃😃 Feel better soon, .....Gord

I have the Simon Hope version, Gord: no tool rest and only two cutters. Really easy to use, and gives good effects when different felt tipped pens are applied. My first experiments were on pine, which gave good results, as did sycamore and Blue Atlas Cedar under different pressures. I would not expect your learning curve to be too steep, so enjoy some rimmed platters. You will find tremendous scope. Bernard.

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

Every new tool I buy seems to come with a steep learning curve, Bernard. But I guess if wasn't enjoying it I would stop buying the tools! I appreciate the confidence boost. Thanks for watching! 😃😃😃

Now that looks like a fun tool Gord. I have no doubt you will have it working great in no time. You may not be Nick but you are Gord Rock and we know you will do it. Thanks for demo and probably costing me money...LOL Take care, Gary

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

It's only $$, Gary. I guess I shouldn't say that since I'm cheap. I think it's going to be a fun tool to work with but it's going to be a long learning curve! Just like every other woodturning tool I have ever purchased. Oh well, if it was easy everybody would be doing it. 😃😃😃 Thanks for watching, buddy! 😃😃😃 Stay healthy, .....Gord

@ThePapa1947

3 жыл бұрын

@@GordonRock1 it has been on my list. That and thinking of a beading tool. Oh well...I will get both😀😎😅

Good video, Gord!

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Rick. Much appreciated, my friend!!!

Hi Gord, I have the same set up. I bought it a few years ago on eBay. It's been on my rack and the cutters in a drawer since then. I must give it a go. Great video Gord. Take care. Cheers, Huw

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

I have a habit of buying tools and setting them aside and never getting back to them as well, Huw. I’m trying to stop that. It gets a little expensive! Glad you like the video. Thanks for watching, Huw! All the best, .....Gord

Nice demo! I’ve been looking at one of those for a while. You video really makes me want to go buy one! 👍

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

Go for it! What the heck! It's only money! 😃😃😃 Oh wait, I'm too cheap to say that!! Thanks for watching! 😃😃😃

I got this tool's little brother. I've occasionally gotten good results, also some failures. But it sure is fun to play with! Have fun!

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

I hope you’re right, Pat. I really hope this is going to be fun! I know it’s going to be a really long learning curve. Thanks for watching!

Looks like a pretty cool tool - looking forward to seeing what you turn in the future 😊

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jean. I hope you’re doing well. Thanks for watching and stay in touch! ❤️💖💗

awesome training video really alot of content

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Steven. Much appreciated. Thanks for watching!

I am betting you will find one or two you like more than the others. I love doing the center swirl/flower when the bottom needs a little something. I was taught to hold the pressure to the count of five before pulling back. Tricky, but interesting is to hold in one place, then slowly skate at a steady speed.I labeled my test piece so I could repeat the ones I liked.

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

I haven’t done much with it yet, Valerie, but it is an interesting tool. The spiralling effects are really quite fascinating. I think I have a long way to go to really learn how to use this even a little bit but it’s going to be a fun learning curve just the same. Thanks for the input, Valerie. Thanks for watching!

Thanks for the spiral education Gord. Looks interesting, not sure if it's my cup of tea though..

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

LOL! I’m not sure it’s my cup of tea either. But it’s just one more thing I wanted to try. There are still a lot of wood turning elements I have yet to try. Thanks for watching!

On my wish list

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

Oh man! Wish list! I’m sure we all have those. Thanks for watching, Ron!

Thanks for showing the tool. I’m at a point where I don’t want to take the chance of ruining my material with a tool like that, just using the gouge and skew gives me plenty of those opportunities. Ha!

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

LOL! I know what you mean. We have all been there at one time. It’s just a matter of practice, practice, practice! I’m sure you will get there one day as well. Thanks for watching! I do appreciate your support very much!

I'm still trying to make my work smooth Gord, I might get there some day. Some of your first attempts with this tool look promising. Looking forward to you first project using this tool. I have faith in you Gord.

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Gil. I would sure like to improve with it. I'm cheap so spending money on a tool and not learning how to use it would really tick me off. 😃😃😃 Thanks for watching! 😃😃😃

Yikes! I hadn't seen a new video in a week or so, and was going to write to commiserate on your bad back. But I saw that same Nick Agar demo, and now I know what you've been playing with. So I checked it out, and flipped at the price! I am going to have to go to WalMart and apply as a 'Greeter' to save up the pennies for that toy. :) Have fun and keep going - it's great to watch your stuff.

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

I know, Ken. I think I just spent my allowance for the next 30 years! SWMBO wasn't as impressed as I was hoping!! 😂🤣😂🤣 Don't tell her I said that. Thanks for watching, Ken! 😃😃😃

I have the tool as well. Cutting on flat is a cake walk compared to the outside curve. It’s all to do with the mathematical results of cutter size to object size. I have taken as little as a 1/16” off the piece and got the results I wanted and also removed that 1/16” and ruined the cut. Now take a bowl with varying circumferences and the problems are out of this world. I believe the tool is made more to sell than to use.

@RTK1948

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, you explanation is key in understanding how to get a clean cut. The circumference matters!

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

Great! I had talked myself into believing that it might not be a total nightmare learning how to learn this tool. I think you just shattered that delusional thought. Oh well, maybe a little more work than I expected. Thanks for the information, Wayne. I appreciate any tips I can get. Thanks for watching!

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your input, Ron. Much appreciated. Thanks for watching!

Hi Gord. Great process for trying it out. I have that set for about a year. Can be frustrating. Even when you find success one time. Duplicating is another matter the next time! So many variables on how the tool reacts to end grain, side grain and wood types. Not at all comfortable yet attacking a nearly finished piece and finding out the tool has made a mess!

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

I think I’m in for a long learning curve, John. This could be one of the more difficult tools I have tried. Thanks for watching! Happy turning, .....Gord

Hello gord it's an interesting demonstration you gave, and it's a tool I'd like to have too, so thanks for the information. Cheers, Hans Stay safe and keep turning

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it, Hans. Thanks for watching. Happy turning, .....Gord

Now get some gilders paste and fill in those spirals and textures to make those plain bland grains and really make the work pop. Note: make sure you seal the wood before gilding so the metalic paste can be cleaned off everything except the spirals and other designs you make.. Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper and other metals are available.

@jamesstanlake4064

3 жыл бұрын

You can also use one of those cheap bristle brushes after trimming the bristle length to about 3/4" to clean up the design and make borders at the inside and outside borders of the design with a point tool or a beading tool to bring out the pattern. The possibilities are endless.

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information, James. It feels like I'm climbing another long learning curve. Just like the other woodturning tools I have purchased. I think I must like this woodturning thing or I would stop spending so much money on the tools! 😃😃😃Thanks for watching, James! 😃😃😃

What?! Something Gord isn't skilled at? I've always thought of you as one of the masters of the lathe. My world is falling apart (lol). Looking forward to seeing what you do with it. Take care and stay safe. Bill

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

Sarcasm, Bill!??! Master is not a word I would use to describe myself! It looks like I have another long learning curve in front of me with this tool. Thanks for watching, Bill. 😃😃👍👍 Stay well, .....Gord

@williamellis8993

3 жыл бұрын

@@GordonRock1 Not sarcasm, Gord, but amazement (maybe a little embellished). I do consider you to be one of the premiere woodturners. Don't forget I'm 72 and still learning, too.

@williamellis8993

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, Gord. Ernie Conover just put out a video on texturing. Check it out. It's under Woodworkers Journal.

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Bill. I will check it out. Thanks very much!! 👍👍👍

I managed to buy one second hand. I'm trying to document which setting gives which pattern its a slow process. Your tests help. Thanks

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! I have a long way to go but that's the way of woodturning. Every new tool has a learning curve! Thanks for watching, Geoff! 😃😃😃

Gord I have the same tool, and I believe the bevel of the wheel being used is suppose to be up. A little hard to tell from the video but it appears you are using it on the bottom. And as I’m typing this I see you flipped the wheel over. Spirals look cleaner cut with bevel up to me. Thanks for sharing your turnings

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the input, Paul. During his video Nick Agar said that the bevel should be leading into the wood. Maybe by saying that the bevel was on the top or the bottom I was being misleading. I don’t believe the camera angle really showed properly just what was going on with the bevel. I have a lot of practising to do to conquer the learning curve of this tool. It is a lot more difficult than it looks when in the hands of an expert like Nick Agar. Thanks for watching!

@paullajoie2331

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve only used mine maybe a dozen times or so. My best results were on my son and DIL’s wedding goblets. I put a spiral on the stems, came out great if I say so myself! Wish I could post a pic here to show you. Need to remember to incorporate this tool on more turnings.

Interesting, Gord. I've been wanting one of these, but I'm too cheap for my own good sometimes. LOL

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean, Billy. I think I have blown my allowance for about the next 40 years! LOL! Thanks for watching!

Keep at it the more you use it the better results you just need to experement with it great effects with black ebonising laquar and waxes😉

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

I’m looking forward to trying some of those effects, Kevin. I think I’m a long way from being good enough with the tool to advance to that level. Another long learning curve! Thanks for watching!

Gord, check out some of Mike Peace' videos. He has several on using different texturing tools and they are very informative. Practice, Practice, Practice. Then practice some more!

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I watch Mike's videos but until now they didn't seem relevant. Now I will have to go watch them again and find the American Woodturner magazine with his article about texturing. Thanks for watching! 😃😃😃

Hi Gordon I have the same tool And I find i get better results if I angle the tool Down as you would a scraper All the very best John s Manchester ENGLAND

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip, John. I can use all the information I can get! Thanks very much for watching! Happy turning, .....Gord

I have had the same kit for a while, it takes some time to get it sorted out , don’t give up . If I can figure out how to I will send you some photos , I like it on the rim of bowels.

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

I have never been a quitter, Pete. It may take awhile but I will keep trying to improve with this tool. Are you talking about putting it on the top of the rim or on the side? I think either way might be very nice. Thanks for watching! 😃😃😃

@petegraham1458

3 жыл бұрын

I sent the photos in messenger.

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry, Pete, but I'm not much of a social media guy. How do I use messenger? Is that a phone app? Computer app? 😢😢

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, I figured it out, Pete. I'm just going to look at the photos now. I might even figure out how to reply on there. Well, maybe not!!! 😃😃😃

Gord, have you ever tried a chatter tool, if so what was the results like, and how did you make it. I'm interested in decorating some boxes I make but can't afford the Sorby tools. Good video.

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

Denver, I made a chatter tool years ago out of an old hacksaw blade but it did not work very well. I may have to take it out and try it again. I forgot all about it to be honest. Thanks for watching!

@valeriehenschel1590

3 жыл бұрын

Denver Lewis, you can make a chatter tool really fast. Turn a small hand size handle. Find one of those no-drill skinny screws, the longer, the better. Screw it into one end of the handle! But only screw it in 1/4 to 1/3 the length of the screw. Done. The sharp edge of the top of the screw does the chatter work.

Interesting Good, I picked up that set from an estate sale, no instructions, could you possibly share, thanks

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

Of course I will, Brent. I will scan them for you. If you send me an email I will reply with the scans. My email is on the ABOUT tab of my channel. At least I think it is!! Thanks for watching! 😃😃😃

Interesting

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting good or interesting but don’t ever do that again?? 😃😃😃 Thanks for watching!

@jlyssagraywolf7503

3 жыл бұрын

@@GordonRock1 interesting in a good way. I learned something new even.

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that. I was only kidding, by the way!! Thanks again for watching! 👍👍😃😃

2nd (& 1st 'Like'?). I've looked at this tool (& others similar) in the past but have not tried them - perhaps now is the time? ...

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

2nd!! You guys crack me up! Now might be the time, Mark. I don’t have enough experience with it yet to really say too much about it but so far I do like it. Glad you liked it, Mark. Thanks for watching! 👍👍😃😃😃

A tool I have been wanting - but obviously it will take a lot of practice. Looks like a fairly hard wood that you used - was it a hard maple? Also appears that surface preparation "before" you use this is very important. Thanks for sharing - just one more thing for the wish list. Thanks again - Dennis

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

I am sure you are right about the surface preparation, Dennis. That’s not something I’m going to worry about very much until I get a better handle on how to use this tool. I have a feeling that might take quite a while but I am lucky to have so many people giving me tips on how to use it. Thanks for adding your thoughts! Take care, .....Gord

And Nick Agar will never be you, Gord. You can download an article I published in American Woodturner on using the spiraling and texturing system. It is on my website.

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Mike. I remember reading the article in the magazine. At the time it didn't mean much to me. Now I need to read it again. Have to find the magazine!! Thank you!!! Thanks for watching! 😃😃😃

First! 😊

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

Aww shucks. You sure are quick! Now I feel bad that there wasn’t a prize involved. 😂🤣😂🤣

I have watched a few videos of guys using this tool, never looked difficult to use. Guess using is different from watching...

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, Gary, I just found that out for myself. I'm blaming Nick Agar! LOL! Thanks for watching, Gary! 😃😃😃

I have exact same tool. I use it infrequently, and I have never gotten great results. I'm sure it’s operator error.

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

I’m hoping a lot of practice will improve on my not so great results. Thanks for watching! Have a great turning day!

@alandesgrange9703

3 жыл бұрын

@@GordonRock1 When i got mine a few years ago, I immediately tried to use it on a project. BIG MISTAKE!!!! Practice on scraps, and it does not take long to get the hang of it.

@GordonRock1

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the advice, Alan. I can certainly use it. 😃😃😃👍👍👍