Creating a Walnut and Copper Bentwood Ring

This weeks video is a quarter sawn walnut ring with a copper core and inlay. This ring is completely encased in alumiUV resin for an extremely strong finish.

[kkmf-squirrel]

Another terrible video. Thanks for wasting my time.

[BlkHunterGatherer]

Last September, my fiancé and I was traveling. I woke up early in the hotel, watched this video while drinking coffee, thought it over, and by lunchtime I told my fiancé that I saw this video of a guy making a ring from wood and I wanted to buy a lathe to make my wedding ring the same way he did. In May I bought a Rikon Midi sized variable speed lathe. I’ve been practicing and I’m confident enough to give this project a shot. We are getting married May of 2020. Wish me luck and thank you for the video!

[theidiotdriverproject]

I still think this is one of your finest rings.

The apparent simplicity of the finished product belies the effort involved in making it.

It really is a thing of beauty.

One of these days, when I can afford to, I will become a customer! In the meantime I will continue to be hypnotised by your "making of" videos.

Bravo.

[slpsteve]

Wow!!! I’ve been watching videos on ring building for years. This is by far the most professional technique to building with just outstanding results. Your work is that of a jeweler and your rings are simply beautiful. ;-)

[guitagious]

Great job! You are a terrific artisan. In my opinion, hand-made things like this are of higher quality and so much more valuable than things. You have a great skill.

[albertledesma]

8:38 That moment when the song you’ve heard 3 times in a row has just kicked in for the fourth.

[ryougahibiki]

I love that you explain what you are doing every step of the way. I've been watching some phenomenally talented wood turners, but it's all show with no explanation of what's actually occurring. Thanks

[DaveBuildsIt]

As a former jewelry designer that has only in the last few years embraced wood working, this speaks to me. Also, I lose on average 1 wedding band per year. Maybe if I make my own band, I'll hang on to it. Beautiful work.

[craigmonteforte]

Wow ! Thanks for putting out this video and giving so much detail about your craft I was a Architectual Woodworker for over 20 years who also enjoyed Woodworking as a hobby most of my life in my 40s i suffered a traumatic brain injury that resulted in some paralysis on the left side of my body limiting the use of borg hands i was forced to retire earlier than i originally planned on despite Not being as capable of building the things i once was capable of doing i still have a passion for wood and creating artistic and one of a kind custom items so i have been exploring things on YouTube to see if it may be something i may enjoy doing and accomplish with the tools and knowledge i do have although i do not have any formal training or back ground in the jewlery business i like the look of the wood rings with the metal inlays and i think that with a fair amount of ingenuity and making some specialty tools and jigs for someone with limited mobility or even a handicap I think this mat be something i would like to try out i am between shops at the moment so it Is somewhat feasable my next one may be a micro shop or one without all the bells and whistles i once had and needed which is just fine with me a funny thing about that was i had originally planned on living on a sailboat after retiring and cruising longterm so i ha always thought about having a very small space for a shop and had quite a few ideas to pas the time and supplement money a little bit i am looking foward to seeing and learning more about your channel and seeing more of your work As i did like and subscribe and ill share whenever i do feel it is something my freinds and family on Facebook would enjoy as well please keep up the cool videos as your life permits as i am pretty sure i will enjoy whatever else you can teach or share about

[dhy]

Sticking your fingers inside a rotating piece of powered machinery (12:52) gives me the willies. I once worked with a guy who, for unknown reasons, stuck his finger into the hollow shaft of a rotating buffer wheel. Now when he sees someone he knows he gives them a high four.

[donnax]

That is a really beautiful Ring!
Love to watch craftsmen like you working!!

[katbeach]

Just got so upset because I watch so many woodworking videos and this came up on my recommended...I got so excited about the ring in the giveaway because its soooo beautiful and then realised it was from a year ago 😱

[jorgweber]

You are a real artist and watching this video wasn't a waste of time in any kind. Thanks.

[georgealderson]

Beautiful ring sir I love the idea of combining metals and woods . Blessings and peace

[boostedblissMK]

I really enjoy watching your videos. Thanks for putting the commentary as we follow along. I enjoy learning what each step does. Love the wood & copper. Classy!

[davidwilliams]

Not sure what others are watching, but very nice video, I guess some are just envious of talented individuals like yourself. Thanks for the great video and actually showing in detail the tricks of your trade. Beautiful ring!

[craigmines]

Awesome looking and unique . Great craftsmanship as well. I would wear that ring just to show the final product of the hardwork and the creative thinking that goes into making something like this.

[linda]

Cool ring. Also i agree that sometimes less is more. Not too much stuff going on, sleek design and a nice finish

[danieltaylor]

I just found this channel and pretty much immediately subscribed. I've seen plenty of other people make cool rings or other workshop-type stuff, but you seem genuinely interested in your viewers being able to understand what and how you make these rings - even be able to do it themselves. I really appreciate your detailed, intuitive, and educational explanations throughout the video, keep it up!!
Lastly, I agree with your statement, "less is more". Some workmen sometimes over complicate their designs, causing a crowding effect with the materials. It takes a humility as an artist and a true understanding of one's craft to design something that just allows the natural beauty of the materials really shine.

[wombatwillie]

I really loved watching this video of the making of one beautiful piece of jewelry. Thank you for the lesson, my friend. ~Terry