Jocks,
Check out this demo on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWWw5HHzvFw&feature=related
The fellow has an old treddle lathe that spins about 200 rpm. He creates these spectacular wooden flowers out of 1/2-inch diameter hazelnut sun shoots. Unfortunately in my neck of the woods (southeastern Michigan) hazelnuts are not common, so I’m in the process of drying out some lilac shoots instead. I’ll report on success or lack thereof in a few months. If you are in a region that has hazelnut trees, maybe we can work out a deal for you to send me some branches.
Regards,
Sir Robert
-- Sir Robert
6 comments so far
Lee A. Jesberger
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posted 435 days ago
Hi Sir Robert;
I have used this technique, more by accident than by design, but I am very impressed with your skew chisel,
as it is extremely well designed.
I given up on turning the flowers as I can’t seem to get them to grow, no matter what I try. lol
Lee
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rikkor
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posted 435 days ago
I am impressed with the ease that he made the flower. I still have never once used a skew without it catching.
Grumpy
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posted 435 days ago
A treddle lathe. No wonder that guy is skinny. Thats a great video on technique Sir Robert. Thanks for sharing.
-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python
jockmike2
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posted 434 days ago
aw he’s probably got a midget jumping up and down on it. i did watch the video, he’s got it down, doesn’t he.
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kjwoodworking
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posted 433 days ago
I thought it was great.
He did make me nervous with the lathe spinning and him leaning on it with long sleeves. For a minute I thought I was going to see an arm flower!
I can’t imagine having to pay close attention to what I was turning as not to mess it up, or hurt myself , but have to work to make the lathe turn.
He not only makes wood flowers but also the tool to make them.
Cool!
-- Kirk H. -- http://www.kjwoodworking.com
Kipster
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posted 423 days ago
Cool, Never saw that technique before
Thanks for sharing
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