I was asked to make a Victorian style free-standing hat rack as a stage prop. I decided to challenge myself by making a real stand. It was a real exercise in problem-solving and allowed me to try out some techniques I've never used before.
While I doubt you will want to make a hat stand, there are plenty of ideas in this video to get you started on a project of your own!
Great video, Steve! You did an awesome job! I have used poplar quite often for scrolling. It is a great wood for beginners who may have trouble dealing with really hard wood. It cuts almost as easily as pine, yet it isn't sappy like pine is and is a bit stronger because the grain is more even. I loved your project here and I also loved the finish. Another great job!
Another cool project Steve ! I love to work with Poplar I just did a band saw box and I am waiting for it to warm up to finish it. I am going to use Danish oil natural . Everyone says you have to paint Poplar I think they are crazy! GREAT JOB !
I like your presentation. Too many amateur videos consist of way too much talk, not enough demonstration. Yours strikes a nice balance. Also you don't fill your talk with the usual verbal tics that become annoying after a while-"Ummm, and uh, you know, like," etc. interspersed with a bunch of muttering. I look forward to watching more of your work.
great job Steve, very nice coat/ hat stand, I have one criticism though, if you hammer your piece onto your lathe like you did, there is a possibility that you may damage the bearings on the lathe, it is always best to put the spur drive on your work before you put it on the lathe.
nice job.
I always enjoy your videos, I think because you really seem to enjoy them too. I see you've discovered my usual retort to the recipients of my projects when they discover my less than perfect workmanship, "it gives it that hand crafted look". Works every time.
Another neat project Steve. I like how you reveal your Oops moments. We all have them. You are just man enough to show them to us. Hey, we're all mere mortals.
For someone who does not use a lathe that often, you're might handy with that skew-like chisel. Nice work. Nice hat rack. My wife has an 'antique' one that has been in her family for years and some of the pegs have broken. I am now inspired to make a pattern with one of the remaining ones to turn the others. Thanks.
Good stuff! I agree that poplar gets a bad rap. My only critique is the way you push your fingers so close to the table saw blade instead of using a push stick at 1:10. Love your videos but you scare me sometimes!
I don't know if admire more your projects or brilliant practical solutions to solve some ''on the way'' problems.
It's great to watch your videos. I thank in the name of all nonprofesional woodworkers with limited tools.
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