Popular Post Scott Seganti Posted September 2, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 I just made a new video on how I make woodturning handles. If you wouldn't mind checking it out and providing feedback, I'd appreciate it. Thanks Scott https://youtu.be/jpzoXaAUR_o 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-MattK- Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Hi Scott, that was a great video, thanks for sharing! I thought your narration was really clear and it was easy to follow along. Maybe a bit at the beginning or in the notes that list out what you'll need...? (Or did you do that and I missed it?) You did the whole thing with your roughing gouge? And no sanding? I would have thought a skew would work great there, too. Do you put any finish on it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Seganti Posted September 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Thanks for your feedback Matt. I will add a list of items needed in the description... good idea. I did turn the entire thing with my roughing gouge with exception to cutting the tenon for the ferrule. I agree that using a skew would work great here and is arguably the best tool for the job... but I didn't have one to use. The handle that I made was for my new skew . It also seems most people are scared of the skew, so this just shows another approach. Yes I did sand the tool up to 220 and applied a tung oil finish. I filmed those but decided to leave them out in an effort to keep the video short... in hindsight I should have put a quick clip in there to explain what I did for the finish. Thanks for your feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Great video! I like the set screw idea and may have to steel that one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 Nice demonstration, Scott. I enjoyed the content, and the videography was quite clear. I would suggest that you consider using more short fades to transition between cuts in the video. I noticed a few transitions with no fade or blend, and the jarring effect is a bit unsettling. I agree that a quick mention of tools and materials up front would improve the instructional aspect, but the video length is right in the sweet spot. Any longer might require more "face time" to keep viewers interested. Few viewers want a straight-up lecture, but most will stick with a longer video if they can see YOU as a point of interest, not just your hands and tools. Keep it up, this exactly the type of content we need! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Seganti Posted September 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 Thank you for the feedback wtnhighlander. This kind of feedback helps me a lot. I did notice that I missed a few transitions after publishing the video along with a few other items... I will make it a point to pay closer attention to those in the next video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 Good stuff man! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 Scott, very nice video and the handles turned out great! Where did you buy the tools without the handles? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Seganti Posted September 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 5 hours ago, Woodenskye said: Scott, very nice video and the handles turned out great! Where did you buy the tools without the handles? Please keep in mind I have no affiliation with any of these companies. I posted the tool steel used by each company for reference, but the reality is that they are essentially the same. I currently use Thompson Lathe Tools. They use CPM10V (A-11) a powder metal tool steel. http://thompsonlathetools.com Peachtree Woodworking Supply sells Robert Sorby unhandled tools. They use M2 tool steel. http://www.ptreeusa.com/turning_tools_unhandled.htm Carter and Son sells them unhanded but they are very expensive. They use M42 tool steel. http://carterandsontoolworks.com D-Way Tools also sells unhanded tools but they tend to be a little more expensive. They use M42 tool steel. http://d-waytools.com The picture below shows two brand new (never sharpened) 1/2" spindle gouges. The black one is a Thompson tool and the silver one is a Robert Sorby tool. It's a pretty big difference in length... just something to keep in mind when comparing tools. You're not always comparing apples to apples and unfortunately you don't know this when buying online. Just some food for thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galturner Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 very good job on the video. I have no complaints. easy to view and you know when to shut up. I susbscribed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 4 hours ago, Scott Seganti said: Please keep in mind I have no affiliation with any of these companies. I posted the tool steel used by each company for reference, but the reality is that they are essentially the same. I currently use Thompson Lathe Tools. They use CPM10V (A-11) a powder metal tool steel. http://thompsonlathetools.com Peachtree Woodworking Supply sells Robert Sorby unhandled tools. They use M2 tool steel. http://www.ptreeusa.com/turning_tools_unhandled.htm Carter and Son sells them unhanded but they are very expensive. They use M42 tool steel. http://carterandsontoolworks.com D-Way Tools also sells unhanded tools but they tend to be a little more expensive. They use M42 tool steel. http://d-waytools.com The picture below shows two brand new (never sharpened) 1/2" spindle gouges. The black one is a Thompson tool and the silver one is a Robert Sorby tool. It's a pretty big difference in length... just something to keep in mind when comparing tools. You're not always comparing apples to apples and unfortunately you don't know this when buying online. Just some food for thought. Thanks for the in depth list. Not being a big turner did realize there was so many places to buy unhandled lathe tools. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrdie Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 Really nicely done video and the tool is even better. You've made yourself an heirloom tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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