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Woodturning – Weighted Twig Pot

Birch · ·

A solution to pieces such as twig pots, that are visually light but physically top heavy.

Tall thin wood vessels and candle sticks can be graceful works of turned art. But practically speaking, they can also be a pain in neck. Even with a dedicated display space some objects can be prone to tipping over with the slightest of vibrations. Sometimes a stiff breeze from a nearby window can be enough to knock down a particularly lightweight wood vessel.

Adding a weight to the bottom of any wooden vessel will reduce the likelihood of the vessel tipping over. Could these pieces still be knocked over? Absolutely. But that’s a whole lot better than having them fall over every time somebody walks past the furniture they’re displayed on.

Tools, Equipment and Supplies Used In Making This Video:

Oneway Live Center

https://www.highlandwoodworking.com/onewaylivecenter2mt.aspx

Oneway Stronghold Chuck

https://www.rockler.com/oneway-stronghold-chuck

Oneway #2 Chuck Jaws for Stronghold Chucks

These are the standard Stronghold Chuck jaws and are included with most new Stronghold Chucks.

https://www.highlandwoodworking.com/oneway2profiledjawsforstrongholdchucks.aspx

Oneway Profiled Spigot Jaws for Stronghold Chucks

https://www.highlandwoodworking.com/onewayprofiledspigotjawsforstrongholdchucks.aspx

Crown 1 1/4” Spindle Roughing Gouge

https://www.highlandwoodworking.com/crown34spindleroughinggouge.aspx

Spindle Gouges

https://www.highlandwoodworking.com/crown14spindlegouge.aspx

Steady Rest by Keith Clark the OK Spin Doctor

https://www.theokspindoctor.com/Default.asp

Saw Tooth Drill Bits – available in both imperial and metric sizes

https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/tools/power-tool-accessories/drill-bits/102819-imperial-saw-tooth-bits

Woodpeckers Ultra Shear Carbide Turning Tool Inserts

https://www.highlandwoodworking.com/woodpeckers-ultra-shear-carbide-turning-tool-inserts.aspx

Zap Cyanoacrylate Glue & Flexi-Tips

www.zapglue.com

Photographic, Video & Sound Equipment Used In Production:

Avenger C-Stand

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/243718-REG/Avenger_A2030D_A2030D_Turtle_Base_Century.html

Avenger D600 Mini Boom

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/3599-REG/Avenger_D600_D600_Mini_Boom_3_8.html

Reticam Phone Mount

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1250982-REG/reticam_rc_stm01_c_smartphone_tripod_mount_with.html

Manfrotto 014-14 Rapid Adapter – 5/8″ Stud to 1/4-20″ Thread

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/546494-REG/Manfrotto_014_14_014_14_Rapid_Adapter.html?sts=pi&pim=Y

Small Ball Head

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?q=Ball%20head&filters=fct_support-weight_1470%3A11-lb&db=1

Rode smartLav Plus

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1059342-REG/rode_smartlav_smart_lav_lav_mic_for.html

Filed Under: Demonstration Tagged With: twig pot, vase, vessel, woodturning

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