Turning a Birdhouse Ornament

5 comments Nov 22, 2024

Mike turns a birdhouse ornament, a project that his grandfather, Dale Nish, loved to make and give out as Christmas gifts. He covers each step of the process - including turning the blanks, dyeing the wood, assembling the ornament, attaching the bird, and applying a finish.

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Products Used

Birds

Ornament Eyelet Screws

Vicmarc VM100 Chuck

Robust Skew Chisel

Keyless Drill Chuck

Scratch Freee

Nano Parting Tool

Spindle Gouge

Sand Paper

Artisan Premium Coloring Dye

Vicmarc Extended Dovetail Jaw Set

Abranet Sanding Screens

GluBoost Fill n' Finish

GluBoost Whip Tips

GluBoost GluDry Accelerator

Masters Magic Spray Lacquer



5 comments


  • Hugh McAuley December 23, 2024 at 9:28 am

    You say you use Holly. Where can this be obtained?


  • Stan December 23, 2024 at 9:28 am

    A thoroughly enjoyable video!


  • Dupuis André December 23, 2024 at 9:28 am

    Pizza cutter de lux instruction 4 inches thanks


  • Peter Keith December 23, 2024 at 9:28 am

    Enjoyed the video alot.
    Wondering where I can acquire some of those miniature birds?

    Thanks,
    Peter


  • Jeff Kaeser December 23, 2024 at 9:28 am

    Great job Mike. The details you give during the turning process make it much easier for newbies like myself to attempt these turnings. Keep up the good works. Didn’t know your grandpa was Dale Nish. I have several of his books including the one on bird houses.


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