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Ted Sokolowski
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Woodturning tips and tricks for success at the lathe
Carving Wood with a Rotary Tool for Metal Inlay
Learn the secrets to carving wood with rotary tools like a dremel, and how to increase the flexibility of carving by adding a simple, optional attachment. Learn the different cutters to use for effective inlaying techniques along with recommendations on my favorite cutters. Create beautiful curves and designs that can mask and conceal defective areas of wood and make them more valuable and saleable.
To learn more about metal inlay see the DVD: Metal Inlay Techniques for Woodturners and Woodworkers: sokolowskistudios.com/teds-dvds/metal-inlay-techniques-dvd-details/
Source for Diamond-Shaped Cutter: sokolowskistudios.com/product/diamond-cutter/
The starter kit will get you off to a good start for metal inlay: sokolowskistudios.com/product/starter-kit/
To learn more about metal inlay see the DVD: Metal Inlay Techniques for Woodturners and Woodworkers: sokolowskistudios.com/teds-dvds/metal-inlay-techniques-dvd-details/
Source for Diamond-Shaped Cutter: sokolowskistudios.com/product/diamond-cutter/
The starter kit will get you off to a good start for metal inlay: sokolowskistudios.com/product/starter-kit/
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Mixing Fresh Shellac from Flakes-Easy
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How to easily mix fresh shellac from flakes in your shop on-demand. There are many advantages to being able to mix your own shellac but it's always been a chore until now. This simple tried and true method willl save you countless hours trying to manually liquify shellac flakes in alcohol. Read more about it on my website at: sokolowskistudios.com/blog/
Maintain Your Lathe's Tailstock to Drill Accurate Holes
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Tailstock maintenance is easily overlooked and poor performance isn't noticed until you try to drill or bore an accurate hole in wood with various types of bits. Off-center drilling or oversized holes can be a headache to try and troubleshoot. I know. I've been there. Here are a few tips that can get your lathe to accurately bore the correct size hole the first time. List of some tools used in ...
Mixing and Matching Color DVD for Woodworkers & Artists ***TRAILER***
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Overview of the Mixing and Matching Color DVD for Woodworkers & Artists on how to accurately mix your own custom colors using any paint, stain, dye with predictable results. Although dyes are featured on the DVD, you can apply these techniques to any form of color matching. The DVD runs 94 minutes and is available at: www.sokolowskistudios.com You can read about the chapters on my website at: s...
Brilliant Finishes for Woodturners Trailer
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An overview of the Brilliant Finishes for Woodturners DVD by Ted Sokolowski You can read about the individual chapters on my website at: sokolowskistudios.com/teds-dvds/brilliant-finishes-details/ Purchase the DVD on this Page: sokolowskistudios.com/product/brilliant-finishes-dvd/
Ted Sokolowski Finesse Scrapers: How to Clean-up Your Forms & Add a Great Finish to Your Woodturning
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Using finesse scrapers can add a sense of volume, fluidity, & sensuality to your woodturning. This video debunks the myth that scraping is "taboo" in woodturning. These woodturning chisels will change the way you woodturn and improve your overall designs. They will speed up your sanding process and create clean forms without the fear of a catch or dig-in. Pick up a set of finesse scrapers or pu...
Metal InlayTechniques for Woodturning & Woodworking with Ted Sokolowski - DVD Trailer
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Trailer for Ted Sokolowski's DVD on Metal Inlay Techniques for Woodturning & Woodworking. Inlay copper, brass, bronze, aluminum or tin into wood projects for a unique look on what otherwise may be considered blemished wood. You can read about the chapters on my website at: sokolowskistudios.com/teds-dvds/metal-inlay-techniques-dvd-details/ You can purchase the DVD on this page: sokolowskistudio...
Woodturning-Making a Peppermill Focus on Design with Ted Sokolowski DVD trailer
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Learn advanced design techniques through all the stages of making a peppermill and matching salt shaker or salt mill. From template design and construction, to shaping, sanding and finishing, you'll end up with a finished project you will be proud to display or give as a gift. Ted's "Goody Box" contains valuable supportive clips that will aid you in design and added tool control. Learn about th...
Woodturning-Making Candlesticks Seeing the Curves DVD Trailer Ted Sokolowski
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Trailer with sample video clips from the DVD on how to Wood turn and Metal spin your own Candlesticks. Seeing the Curves is the subtitle to the DVD but has a major bearing on the content of the information presented. If you want to wood turn sensuous, well balanced, pleasing curves, you'll want to pick up a copy of the DVD. You can learn about the details of each chapter on my website at: sokol...
Rutlands How to heat with wood trailer
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Trailer for Rutland on The Heating with Wood DVD Set
Wood Heat - How to heat with wood safely DVD trailer
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woodhomeheating.com is devoted to educating the consumer on How-to safely heat their home with wood. Wood stove sales are rising and so are home fires from the lack of operating knowledge. You can learn more about the DVD at woodhomeheating.com or purchase it here: woodhomeheating.com/product/how-to-heat-with-wood-dvd/
Can I use sanitize Alcohol 70% with shellac ?
70%? What's the other 30%....water? I wouldn't. You need alcohol. The purer it is the better.
@@TedSokolowski Thank for reply
Good tutorial. Shellac makes one build things they don't even need, just to have something in the house with French polish on it. Even though it's glossy, it still has a natural look somehow. I prefer it visually over nitro lacquer, but those are the top two favorites for me, for clear gloss finishes on wood.
i hate to break it to you but isopropyl alcohol is also toxic. best to use 99% grain
I suppose if you drink it, it's toxic. But hospitals have used isopropyl for decades to sterilize vials and such. The last time you got a vaccine, you were wiped down with isopropyl before the shot. What I'm saying is...It's not toxic on your skin like denatured alcohol.
The fumes are extremely toxic but yes just a little on the cotton for an injection is no issue. Iso is great for cleaning even it does leave traces of residue that would be toxic. Sorry, I am not hating, I just wanted to say that grain is the best if looking for non toxic fumes and for very sensitive people or people with health issues. @@TedSokolowski
Really great instruction. Thank you.
It's probably not intentional, but I love how you somehow made this video feel like it came from a DVD course from the 90s or early 2000s.
Very helpful. I like your style. Very easy to listen and follow.Thank you.
Thanbk you Sir for this great tutorial ! Greetings from Quebec !
Brilliant teaching. I am so glad i found your videos. I was tempted to over purchase equipment to start inlay but I'm going to start very simply.
Use a coffee grinder and mix with everclear. Takes 2-3 hrs to dissolve
Good vid. Thank you sir.
Thank you for the information Ted.
Hey Ted, you still alive? I would like to learn your finishing techniques but have no idea where to get the dvd.. let me know
Yeah, I still have a pulse. If you click on the above link you would at least get to my website and find all my DVDs. You can find the Brilliant Finishes DVD here: sokolowskistudios.com/teds-dvds/brilliant-finishes-details/
@@TedSokolowski you still making stuff?
DVDs are slightly outdated. I dont have a way of seeing this. Can you please sell it as a digital download?@@TedSokolowski
I'm making very small quantities (1/2 -1oz.) for testing. Does the viscosity matter? Your last mix seemed very thin,so I guess it is hard to make a big mistake as long as the flakes are dissolved. Great video!
The cut ( or, as you referred to it, viscosity) is strictly dependent on your use. French polishing requires a heavier cut and a sealer requires a lighter cut.
Why the lighter cut, to seep in further?
I love your carving techniques. Thank you. I am interested in your inlay DVD, but I don't have a DVD player as it is an outdated form of media. Can it be purchased as a digital download?
Excellent, thank you!
What kind of shellac (lemon, blonde or platinum) may come close to the ”Butterscotch" nitrocellusosic color of old Telecaster Guitars ? How many coats (10, 20...) ?
Sorry. I'm not familiar with guitar colors, but I would try orange or lemon or a mix of the two in different proportions and make a series of tests on scrap and then do a color match to "butterscotch."
@@TedSokolowski thx, this is a good suggestion !
@@SergeCeyral You're welcome. If you're serious about color-matching wood, I'd suggest getting this DVD on color-matching. You'll be able to match any stain or color on wood after watching this DVD: sokolowskistudios.com/shop/mixing-matching-color-for-woodworkers-dvd/
Great info.. thank-you. What's the brand of the carbide forstner bit in blue? Do they work best for long drilling these peppermils in end grain? Thanks again.
I love these carbide bits. So much better than standard forstner bits. You can get complete sets here: sokolowskistudios.com/shop/carbide-forstner-sets/ or if you just need a set for peppermills you can order the peppermill bit kit here: sokolowskistudios.com/shop/forstner-peppermill-bitkit/ They last longer and yes, you can sharpen them with diamond bits in a dremel tool or diamond files: sokolowskistudios.com/shop/diamond-file-set/
You are a great teacher. Thank you for this great and thorough video.
You are most welcome!
Was hoping for tips rather than commercial
I'm sorry you feel this way, but there are no quick tips when it comes to finishing. It took a lifetime to develop this course. And that's just what it is, a course that features four different finishes. Taking classes at a local community college featuring these finishes would cost much more than this dvd.
Great video thank you for sharing your knowledge!
My pleasure. Glad you enjoyed it.
Wow, Thank you. Just what I was looking for. Just starting.
Welcome to woodturning. Careful...It's addicting!
My tail stock on a Nova DVR-XP got very tight, but a good clean up and removal of the hardened grease on the ram and threads restored it to free running again! Thanks!
You're welcome. Glad I could help. It's always the small things that create huge problems!
Appreciate your deliberate detailed delivery. Many things learned from this. I'm new to turning and the basics are important for understanding why or why something did not turn out correctly. Thanks. new subscriber
Hi Timothy. I'm glad the video helped you. You can also read the article on my blog at: sokolowskistudios.com/maintain-tailstock-lathe-drill-accurate-holes/ It's sometimes helpful to have a printed copy at the lathe for reference. Good luck with your new hobby...it's addictive!
So in other words...... a 2lb cut is simply 1 part shellac, to 4 parts alcohol. Why can't people just say these things?
You'd be right if the parts were equivalent. But, you're measuring the shellac by weight and the alcohol in fluid ounces. A cut is also more descriptive in terms of the viscosity of the mix. I know immediately that a three pound cut is a thicker mixture than a 1/4 pound cut without thinking about the math. So in other words....you won't get a 2lb cut if you mix a 1:4 Shellac : Alcohol ratio.
No for 2 pound cut you have to use 1 part shellac and 3.28 part of alcohol by weight.
I have vertical misalignment between my headstock and tailstock... The tailstock sits below the headstock center. This is temporarily remedied with shims made from copy paper... Brass shim stock would likely work as well. If you extend the ends of your shims out from under the tailstock and bend them up against it they will stay in place when moving the tailstock back and forth.
Shims will work if the Tailstock was machined incorrectly. (This scenario would be a manufacturing defect.) Hopefully, the shims you added will make the tailstock parallel to the ways of the bed consistently over the entire length of the bed. Chances are the misalignment is due to wear in the ways of the bed. On older, worn-out lathes, the bed may develop a slight belly near the headstock and it is usually a tapered belly. In this case, shims will not fix the misalignment over the length of the bed...only at the point where the shims align the tailstock to the headstock.. Sliding the tailstock (with shims added) away from the headstock will then raise the alignment. Machining (surface grinding) the ways of the bed is the only way I know of fixing this issue.
Thank you for shearing . I like idea of isopropyl alcohol very much. Very clear and informative video !!!
Shellac is marvelous. Forgiving on so many levels.
Do you use resin with copper powder for fill?
You can, but I prefer CA glue because it polishes up much better and looks more natural to the brilliance of copper.
Thank you! Any preference on brand of CA glue?
great video i was hoping to use isoprpopyl and you confirmed it's ok or even perferred. , Yours is the best i've watched on the subject, clear to the point not to long in length! thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for this info. I’m very new to this. ATM I’m 1/2 way through making a clock for our 1st grandchild’s birthday. Have been tossing up between flakes and a Zinsser pre-made. This has helped me tremendously.. Now, time to find a colour that will match the wood. Any ideas on NZ Rimu?
I'm not good with acronyms...What's ATM and NZ Rimu?
Sorry Ted, at the moment is atm. New Zealand Rimu is also apparently called Red Pine.
@@greggsincock238 Never used NZ Rimu so I can't comment. I personally like mixing my own flakes to guarantee freshness and use my choice of thinner (in this case isopropyl Alcohol). I avoid the commercial stuff because of the awful smell and the additives.
can we use isopropyl alcohol 99.9% for shellac and what proportion should we take?
Yes. You can use any kind of alcohol. Isopropyl is the one I prefer. 2 ounces (by weight) of shellac flakes to 8 Fluid ounces of alcohol will give you a 2 pound cut.
@@TedSokolowski Thanks for the information ◉‿◉
@@muhammadmuniib Hi Munib ! Did the isopropyl alcohol (99.9%) work for you ?
@@gimax4689 yes , absolutely U can mix iso 99.9 with the shellac .
@@muhammadmuniib would you also know if I can use Shellac to prevent bare, unlacquered brass/ metals from tarnishing ? (Small coins & stuff).
Is there any way to buy and download the videos? I haven't had DVD in 12 years lol
You're in luck....I just ran across an old Sylvania portable DVD player. I'll throw it in for an extra $20 when you buy the Brilliant Finishes DVD. It's free if you buy all 5 DVDs! Call me for this offer. I currently don't have a streaming version for any of my DVDs. Thanks for your interest.
Brilliant video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. It has solved my problems drilling a straight hole. Much appreciated!
Glad it helped. Good luck with your woodturning projects.
Where can I get the diamond shaped cutter?
Sorry. I forgot to include the link in the description. Here it is: sokolowskistudios.com/product/diamond-cutter/
Great finishes. Was hoping this wasn't going to be an advertisement.
How do you drill a hole longer than your forstner bit?
You can use a Forstner Bit Extender. They run about $8 to $10. You can also reverse mount and drill from the other side. I'm doing that now with a lamp project and I'm also making three separate parts for the lamp that will glue together using tenons to increase drilling depth.
@@tedsokolowski4016 Luv it. Cant wait to see that.
@@klabackam Hi Mathew. I finished that lamp project I talked about. I decided to write an article showing how to extend the depth of drilling a hole longer than your forstner bit. It features the lamp. Have a look: sokolowskistudios.com/blog/
Hi Ted! Thank you very much for this video. This is very informative and the timing couldn't be better for my near future project. I have some experience in wood working but haven't gotten into this type of work with lathes. I want to start making Native American Flutes and I can't figure out what the best method is to bore the long piece. I am hoping the lathe would be the way but centering the hole seems to be very tricky when talking about a 28 inch long hole. Any suggestions? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I would mount a piece of wood three times the final diameter you intend for the flute between centers on your lathe. Rough it round first with a tenon on one end then mount the tenon in a scroll chuck. Support the long spindle in a steady rest, dimple the center to start the drilling process on center then drill out the flute slowly using a carbide forstner bit. Add extensions to the forstner bit as needed to get to your final depth. Then remove the piece from the scroll chuck and cut the tenon off so that you end up with a long "tube". Mount the "tube" between a homemade dead center in the headstock and live center in the tailstock and finish turning the outside to the final diameter. Good luck.
@@TedSokolowski Thanks for the response Ted. I've seen this procedure done with full tubes like you mention. The one thing is that a Native American flute is not a tube. It actually has 2 chambers. It will be hard to get each hole from each side to align properly. I believe some makers use a big metal lathe to do this. It seems those are more precise, but that's a piece of equipment that is way out of my league at this point. I'll keep doing research. Thanks a lot...
I went to your website to purchase the finishing video. Paypal was not one of the choices for payment? Do you have direct download option? My laptop does not have a DVD player.
Laptops have USB ports. You can purchase a DVD player for less than $25.00 from Newegg. >>>>> USB 3.0 External CD Drive, CD/DVD-RW Drive, CD-RW Rewriter Burner Superdrive for High Speed Data Transfer for Laptop Notebook PC<<<<<
Would so enjoy a class- however, I’m in AZ and you’re in PA. 🤷♂️
Google "memory retention": "Studies have shown that immediately after listening to a 10-minute oral presentation, the average listener has heard, understood and retained 50 percent of what was said. Within 48 hours, that drops off another 50 percent to a final level of 25 percent efficiency." That's why I believe in learning from DVD's. You can always rewind and replay and achieve 100% retention with hands on practice. DVD players are cheap! Travel, hotels, and classes are not. You can order the DVD at: sokolowskistudios.com/product/brilliant-finishes-dvd/
Obviously this was done years ago- do you have any current way of teaching your methods of finishes?
You can take a class with me at my studio but the DVD is really the best way to learn. Learning through DVD's is a timeless technique that produces great results with minimal investment. Just watch one chapter several times, try the finish on a trial piece and and then refer back to DVD to see if you missed any steps. You'll be surprised with the results. If you're more of a hands on student call to schedule a class.
Ted Sokolowski I don’t have DVD player- more info on your class please.
@@yvonnex123 Classes are custom tailored to students one-on-one. Contact me through my website sokolowskistudios.com and we'll set something up.
I would suggest to put the website link and where to buy your courses in the description. It would be easier for people
Done. Thanks for the suggestion.
Thanks for the great video! I received my set of these today and I am looking forward to raising my finish skill to the next level.
Hi Gary. Glad you enjoyed the video. Looking forward to seeing photos of your finished pieces. Just remember....when using the finesse scrapers, if you have to push hard to cut with them--they're dull. So sharpen often and you'll sand a lot less with great results on your finishes.
Wow those finishes were so beautiful.
Thanks. They're really not that hard to do.
These scrapers are interesting to me. I have a question before I buy a set. How well would they work to finish the inside of a lidded box .... say... 2.5 to 3 inches inside diameter?
The finesse scraper would work fine in this instance. Although you can use a standard scraper for the inside of the box, these are safer because they feature a negative rake.
Can i get this in Australia?
Thanks, Rob. There are currently no dealers in Australia stocking this DVD. You can order it through my website at www.sokolowskistudios.com. I have shipped many DVD's to Australia.
Thanks for the reply. Your finished products are amazing. Just purchased it and looking forward to improving my skills
Hey Rob, Just got the order. It's going out today. Happy New Year!
Thanks. Happy new year to you too mate
2yrs on and this DVD has been the biggest improvement in all of my woodworking. Highly recommended
Boa noite, Ted! Como consigo o dvd! Sou Brasileiro e apaixonado por madeira. Vi este acabamento e fiquei mais fascinado ainda! Parabéns pelos trabalhos!
Thank you. You can get the DVD through my website at www.sokolowskistudios.com. Good luck with your woodworking.
Possibilmente initalano
Puoi dirmi che tipo di lucido metti nei tuoi lavori al tornio grazie
Hi Rita, The gloss finish I use is a detailed process which requires a good foundation. You can learn all about my finishes on my latest DVD: Brilliant Finishes for Woodturners. You can view a trailer at: www.sokolowskistudios.com/NewFiles/brilliantfinish.htm
egotism tut tut..
Pride in doing a world class job is not egotism.
I've recently learned that the word "Brilliant" means something different in the U.K. than in the U.S. I simply used the term Brilliant to mean "High Gloss". Maybe that's why you construed this title as egotistical. That was not my intent.
Hi Ted. I really appreciate the beautiful pieces that you have made and displayed on the video. I am a fellow wood turner. I love inlay work. I particularly love the look of metal and wood together. I have used brass, and copper. I also love turquoise and other mineral inlays. Have you ever used powdered pewter as an inlay. If so, where can one purchase it? I've searched on-line and have been frustrated thus far in finding it. I saw a piece that Christophe Nancey displayed at the AAW Symposium in Phoenix a few years ago. I loved it. It had a pewter inlay. I want to make something similar.Thanks, Kent
Hi Kent, I 've recently added pewter to my website. It is slightly warmer in tone than aluminum and works real well with black walnut. Check it out on my site: www.sokolowskistudios.com/NewFiles/misupply.htm it's at the bottom of the page.
Thanks Ted.
Great Video - cut the music