Flower Vase | Build It | Ask This Old House

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Published1 month ago
Duration8:25
Video IDtm3gRoOyATE
Languageen
CategoryHowto & Style
PrivacyPublic
Made for KidsNo
Video TypeRegular Video

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Views2.5K
Likes210
Comments7
Engagement Rate8.63%
Likes per 100 views8.35
Comments per 1K views2.78

Description

In this video, General contractor Tom Silva shows general contractor Zack Dettmore how to turn a flower vase on a wood lathe. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. With general contractor Zack Dettmore at the helm of his new television show, This First House, he helps homeowners purchase and renovate homes and sets them up for success. To give his clients a memorable, personal gift at the end of a renovation, Zack turns to Tom Silva to learn how to create custom flower vases using a wood lathe. Watch Zack Dettmore on This First House [https://www.thisfirsthouse.com/]. Now streaming on the Roku Channel. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around the house? Join This Old House Insider to stream over 1,000 episodes commercial-free: https://bit.ly/2GPiYbH Want weekly tips, project guides, and behind-the-scenes content from the TOH crew? Sign up for our free newsletter here: https://www.thisoldhouse.com/pages/newsletters Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://www.thisoldhouse.com/pages/streaming-app Materials Live center [https://homedepot.sjv.io/9VJGZ3] (tailstock) Morse taper drill chuck [https://amzn.to/4qwpPZ7] Scrap logs or firewood (spruce recommended for beginners. It’s soft and easy to turn) Sanding paste [https://ackswoodpaste.com/] Paper towels [https://homedepot.sjv.io/AgE0Q7] Finishing oil [https://amzn.to/4qAdHGu] Rags https://homedepot.sjv.io/bO2Dbm Wood glue [https://homedepot.sjv.io/Z6gN5X] Tools Turning apron [https://homedepot.sjv.io/K0Qz9A] Face shield [https://homedepot.sjv.io/xL1Zbd] Wood lathe [https://homedepot.sjv.io/Qj6Z6Y] 1” Forstner bit [https://amzn.to/4oMJnXr] Roughing gouge [https://amzn.to/4olRU3K] (for spindle work) ½" spindle gouge [https://amzn.to/3LjqwVm] (for shaping details) Skew chisel [https://amzn.to/4ofZyMT] (for smoothing and detail work) Parting tool [https://amzn.to/4okomDI] (for cutting tenons and separating the piece) 120 to 220-grit sandpaper [https://homedepot.sjv.io/xL1ZKk] Hose clamp [https://homedepot.sjv.io/WyVNrA] Optional: Diamond sharpening stone [https://amzn.to/4qB0tcv] (for sharpening tools) Build It: This Old House general contractor Tom Silva, This Old House host Kevin O’Connor, and special guests including Jimmy DiResta, take you through step-by-step DIY projects in this popular video series. From end-tables to cutting boards to wine racks to chicken coops and more, learn how to build from the best pros in the game. Segments include mention of all tools and materials needed to get the job done. Follow This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTwitter Pinterest: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHousePinterest Instagram: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseIG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisoldhouse Flower Vase | Build It | Ask This Old House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/

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