My First Spindle Turning

Looks awesome, and let me tell you….you are your own worst critic. I’ve made several things so far that I personally would have elected to throw in the trash, but were “saved” by the encouragement of my wife. Well, those same things that were mistakes to me are cherished by the recipients of the items.

My biggest challenge at the moment is uniformity and symmetry of design.

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Hi Russ,

this one looks a bit fragile. I would say delicate!

I really like it! I like the fact that it is not overworked!It really gives it a nice finish!

-- Eklectic, Follow my Bliss!

Russel, I think you’ve done a great job for you first attempt. On a constructive note, I think I would make the top of the legs a little narrower. They seem a little heavy when viewed with the delicateness of the spindle and the feet. Now do some more, you’re on your way.

-- Thos. Angle

Nice work on the turning there bud. The legs fit really well against the spindle.

After reading Thos’ comment I wonder how the legs would look if the centers were cut out. Im sure I could describe it better, but the brain is still cold from our shovelling. :-) You would keep the overall shape while at the same time making them more delicate to go with the spindle.

Just a thought.

-- The significant problems we face cannot be solved by the same level of thinking that created them

Jnimz – Thanks. I am my own worst critic, but too often, I am also too forgiving. But the folks here keep me wanting to do better.

Lady Eklectic – Thank you as well. I think I like “delicate” better than “fragile”.

Mr. Angle – I really like the legs, so do you think they might look more balanced if I were to make the spindle thicker? I agree that they are a bit heavy, but I really like them.

Zuki – If you’re suggesting what I think you are, it sounds interesting. However, I can’t visualize an appropriate cutout. I’m definitely open to suggestions. And you don’t have to tell me about snow. My snowblower died last year so I’ve been pushing a shovel. Unfortunately, the trade-off for not having grass to mow in the summer is there is more snow to shovel in the winter. Oh my aching back.

-- When you give someone a chance it may well be their last.

Have you looked here – http://swivel-chair-parts.com/GasBases.html

-- The significant problems we face cannot be solved by the same level of thinking that created them

Zuki, I just took a look at the link, but apparently, I was not thinking the same way you were. I was envisioning a “hole” in the wider part of the leg that followed the slope.

-- When you give someone a chance it may well be their last.

Very nice Russel. I really like this piece. Very good build.

-- Mike, Bruce Mississippi = Jack of many trades master of none

Thanks Griff. I appreciate the comment.

-- When you give someone a chance it may well be their last.

Russel, I think it is a wonderful turning. And considering it is your first, you have much to be proud of.

Thanks Rikkor, I always appreciate you stopping for a look and comment.

-- When you give someone a chance it may well be their last.