Boatworks Today Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Hi All, This year I'm trying to organize a simple charity build to benefit the Toys For Tots foundation. The gift items that I'm putting together are simple projects that can be turned around in a day or less (I even have the necessary templates avail for free download!). My hope is for a few (hopefully quite a few) woodworkers to come together, make an item or two each and donate them to their local drop off center. I realize I'm getting a bit of a late start with this, but an afternoon out in the shop between now and Christmas could really make a difference for someone Anyone who might be interested can find more information off of my website http://www.boatworkstoday.com The link for the TFT page is in RED on the right menu box labeled 'Recent Posts'. I'm still putting together gift ideas myself, so if anyone has a suggestion I would love to hear it! Thanks! ~Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 i have been trying my hand and making wands with the harry potter craze that is going on with the current generation the few kids that i have shown it too have instantly taken to them and they can be batched out quickly on the lathe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatworks Today Posted December 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 That's a great idea! I haven't thought of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texfire Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 I turned a "Harry Potter" wand for my niece for her birthday, and she absolutely loves it. I've seen her bring it to other family gatherings, so I think she really likes it, not just telling her Uncle Josh that she does. All it took was a branch from a bush that I had to cut down, an hour of time with the lathe and some walnut oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatworks Today Posted December 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 I'll have to look at maybe making a crooked style wand that I do with a spokeshave; a lathe is the next goodie on my wish list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texfire Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 I think that would be just fine. I turned it so it still had bark on the handle, I think the rougher look works for wands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatworks Today Posted December 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Something I'm working on now is a melodic drum (more or less something that a 2+yr old could slap with their hands and make "music". We'll see how it sounds by the end of the day; never made one before. trying that and a simple xylophone out of sapele and red birch (whichever sounds better will be the winner for the next vid.. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryandetzel Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 I wish I was skilled enough, maybe next year. :-) On a side note, as a new wood working I'm shocked at the lack of safety equipment going on in your videos. No eye, ear, mouth protection? At least you used a push stuck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatworks Today Posted December 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 To a point, guilty as charged (at least while I'm recording) . Depending on what equipment I'm running I typically have ear buds and glasses on (I may have the top half of my body out of the camera view), but unfortunately sometimes it isn't always practical to have all the garb on (both personally and on the equipment) while trying to talk and work and still get good visibility for the camera. I can't say that it's "best practice"or recommended, but I can assure you that when it's 'business as normal' I'm taking all the necessary precautions ! Good catch; that's the first someone's brought that up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Something I'm working on now is a melodic drum (more or less something that a 2+yr old could slap with their hands and make "music". We'll see how it sounds by the end of the day; never made one before. trying that and a simple xylophone out of sapele and red birch (whichever sounds better will be the winner for the next vid.. ) some one pointed out in a post that maybe i could make a tounge drum( http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=tongue+drum&FORM=BIFD ) looks realy easy and fast to make. a small kid could thump on it and as they get older learn to play it in a more refined manner. thinking i might spend a few afternoons working on it to get it just right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 another idea is i made some small jewlary boxes for a couple of young girls with butterflies and flowers on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatworks Today Posted December 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 What can I say; we think a like! Here's what I'm looking at and kind of work from as an idea http://www.boxedmusicdrums.com/catalog/songa/ I think what I'm doing is technically what you referred to. Came across this drum maker last night (specifically his Songa) you gotta listen to this, it's awesome!! Beyond what I'm tinkering with now, but someday.... I think it would be AWESOME if someone else made a drum. Like you say kids will love'em and as they get older they may actually be good at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 i think you could make it does not look too difficult just a box witha scroll sawed image on the top find a pattern and duplicate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatworks Today Posted December 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 I suspect there's a secret to getting the tones and pitches harmonized. For me that's where the learning curve would hang me up... But Man, it sounds really cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatworks Today Posted December 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Just saw your suggestion for the jewelry box. No doubt it would be cherished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 i'm going to post some pictures this weekend of all the stuff i have been making the last few weeks maybe you can use them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatworks Today Posted December 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 Well, the tongue drum idea was a bust. out of a 6 note scale, I only got 2 different notes (3 tongues were one note, and the other 3 were another). Gonna have to come back to that one later . Got a pretty box out of it though! Don't get it, each 'finger' was a different length but for some reason the tone didn't care! Looks like it's gonna be a xylophone project for the next gift idea.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texfire Posted December 2, 2011 Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 Might have something to do with the thickness as well as the length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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