| Project by Lisa Chan | posted 1309 days ago | 2126 views | 0 times favorited | 6 comments |  |
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I’m getting closer.
The traditional Russian spindle has a pointier whorl (the bottom bit) shaped like an arrow. And the whole spindle should probably be even more slender. Also, the traditional Russian woods are lighter… like birch.
This particular spindle spins like a dream… fast, true, and for a long time. I think this is the most beautiful and well balanced spindle I have made to date.
Wood is Mexican Bocote. Length is about 10 inches. Weight is 1.75 oz. Finish is light mineral oil.
Target weight for next spindle is 1.25-1 oz and the wood will be Birch.
I am very happy with this project and will continue to experiment with Russian spindles.
To see high resolution images go to
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12634428@N04/sets/72157622621057888/
-- Lisa Chan, custom cafts and yarn accessories, http://www.grippingyarn.com
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hairy
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#1 posted 1309 days ago
Nice work! It looks like it could be useful in a lot of ways.
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Thuan
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#2 posted 1309 days ago
Nothing feels as good as making your own tools to make more things. Did you get the measurements of the spindle from somewhere or did you just went with the flow? Both ways, it looks great. I’m thinking the Russians must have came up with a proportion that would optimize the way it spins.
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Jerry
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#3 posted 1309 days ago
Love that wood grain, there is nothing prettier than natures splendor or more satisfying than when we are able and blessed enough to unleash a small portion of it…
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#4 posted 1308 days ago
Beautifull piece. Love the grain on that wood. Allways nice to make your own tools.
Great job. Keep it up.
Scrappy
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Berg
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#5 posted 1308 days ago
Beautiful Lisa. How is it used? Do you have a picture of it in action?
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#6 posted 1308 days ago
It’s very beautiful.
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