A little tip that we use in high speed manufacturing that might help you see the corners, get a variable speed strobe light. You will be able to tune it to synchronize with when the corners pass your cutting area. It will almost look like it's not moving at all.
Yes, I was thinking the same thing. However, when doing heavy cuts, the lathe might slow down a little and you'd lose the strobe's synchronization; so maybe there's a way to synchronize it to the lathe's rotation, such as with sensors on the spindle. Maybe have the ability to flash the strobe 1x, 2x, 3x or 4x per revolution, for different shaped pieces. It may also be useful to advance or retard the timing so you can "freeze" the wings in different places to make working on them easier.
a strobe is an adjustable flash light, when its frequency meets the rotational speed of your work piece you'll get the impression that it stands still, never try to touch it... there were accidents when the flickering of neon tubes matched the rotation speed of lathes, in a loud environment you won't notice that the lathe is running... I'm an old engineer who owns such a strobe light.
Ashley, words cannot describe the beauty and proportions of this turning. So I will stick with "BEAUTIFUL" Now, a couple of items 1) you and the video guy have way too much fun, but it does bring out that stunning smile. 2) I know that we are expecting a difficult time ahead, however, you can buy a Gilly Suit, you do not have to make one by placing wood shavings all over your shirt. 😎😎😉🤓🐱👤🐱👤 Such delicate and graceful craft women's ship. It is mesmerizing to watch you turn. The shavings are like little fireworks.
There's a beauty in just watching something take shape, and the best part of it all is that it's constantly changing. This is like art in my eyes. Love it.
Nicely done! I have tried square turnings before and I have not had much success. Thanks for showing this as I know now where I was going wrong. I almost passed out from holding my breath while you were on the corners. Thanks for the great video!
I don't even know what makes me drool more, whether the beautiful piece at the end or the way you make it look so easy and delicate. what a majestic talent!
That is a stunning platter, Ashley. I know the level of craftsmanship needed to achieve this level of work, yet you made it look easy. The mark of a true artisan. Cheers mate.
I would love to spend a month working with you to reignite my woodturning skills! I love the fact that you use tool steel gouges and rake scrapers and you show and talk about tool sharpening. As a metal turner I always sharpened my tools even the carbide ones I used. Absolutely beautiful and the platter is awesome.
Hi, just a gorgeous platter, I was only recently wondering how this type of platter was made. Now I know 😁. RU-vid only lets me give one thumbs up so have some more 👍👍👍👍👍.
Such a beautiful project, but very intimidating to those of us without years of experience. I do so enjoy watching you work, and your narrative as you work is very helpful.
I have done also so, that looking on the direction of light, to make a cut. Familiar tricks to me as well :). You are true artist :). Greetings from Estonia :).
You put things in perspective I have never tried a square turning but if I follow your instructions I'm sure i will get there .. I think one of the main things to achieve is PATIENCE .. Thanks for sharing Ashley.. Regards Glenn from Sydney Australia.. P.S. We have been in lockdown for just over 100 Days
I really enjoy watching your videos. You obviously know what you're doing evidenced by the work you turn out. Your easy going personality enhances your channel plus the camera work showcases your work (your camera man is to be congratulated; he's very good at what he does). Overall, you put out very good work. Keep it up; I'll be watching.
My goodness I came here mesmerized by your amazing work, now I’m captivated by how beautiful you are Ashley . I’d love to spend some time in your world and your mind 😊
Love it, gonna try something similar when I get my hand on a decent size wood. Thanks for the well made videos and sharing your knowledge and experience. I'm a big fan 😊
This square platter 'turned out' absolutely beautifully. I'd love to revisit it in a few months and see how the wood has moved. Do you ever do videos taking a look back at previous projects and how they have moved and changed over time, with humidity and drying moving the wood? I'd love to see what time does to something this thin, both in shape and color of the wood. Just a thought, if you'd be interested in doing a follow up video like that, and the artistic outcome of what time does to this medium. Thanks Ashley, Thomas A. Russell Sr. Amateur turner and woodworker/ wide range hobbyist
Beautiful platter, nice thin edges, well done. Ashley Harwood l've been watching you for some time now and always enjoy your videos, may l offer a word of caution. Some times when you use the bowl gouge as in 2:00/2:11 your thumb is folded and the knuckle is placed inside the flute of the gouge as you guide it through the cut, if (when) the gouge jams and kicks back, your thumb cannot flex and could receive the full impact. Just a suggestion from a concerned turner. Thanks for sharing.
Ashley this is absolutely gorgeous I have been planning to do one of these as while now and after seeing that I think it's time to give it a go. PS can I ask your opinion on the air helmet as I am looking into my first one and I don't know either to go for the same as you have or the battery operated one which has the battery built into the helmet. Any help would be greatly appreciated 👍👍👍
This looks scarier to turn than that giant table base you did a while back. Those corners would HURT. It turned out amazing through, and well worth all that work.
Love the piece and your commentary. Is it a function of the camera work/post production or is your studio really that dark? Also, you were really cranking that platter. What speed did you use?
Ashley great video, I was wondering if you were to use a strobe light would it help to see the spinning piece almost like the strobe light and the water trick where you just see water droplets coming out of the Spicket
Always entertaining and educational watching you turn. I have to ask a question, especially after you pointed out the danger of the spinning ends. Do you ever get distracted by the camera person moving around the room? You are probably used to it but I would be totally distracted by someone else in my shop and worried about my attention every time I turned on a power tool. Stay Safe!!
If you want to do videos, then use multiple tripods and cameras, then you can edit them together as you please. You can consider a moving camera person later if you wish, but start getting used to one with less dangerous projects, like simple bowls and items without wings, rolling pins and such.
@@saharkhalili8627 You need the mass of the center to help stabilize the corners. Ashley is working very slowly from the corners into the center because as the wood gets thinner it begins to flex and oscillate at those high speeds. That’s why she turned the corners to finished thickness and worked her way in. I’ve turned a rectangular piece of walnut that was 8” x 18” and started at 1” thick down to 1/8” at the ends. It had to be turned at very high speed because of all the air in between ends and the gouge had to move very slowly as Ashley demonstrated. It was a lot like trying to turn an airplane propeller.
Do you do it this way to get the largest piece possible out of the material, or ? I just wonder how different it would be if you turned a round platter, and then squared it up.
