Now that is a proper lathe. Quiet and dependable. You are keeping history alive. The most important thing we can do. Thanks for making and posting this video. Sam
Mike Abbott I made a shaving horse 20 years ago. I was into the Woodwrights shop-big time. I wanted to be a chair bodger. But not much call for that anymore. Remember, "Exploit the lines of weakness when milling and take advantage of the plans of strength when building.? (Roy Underhill)
WYOMINGWOODTURNER I just spent today in the sun turning a set of oak legs for a Windsor chair (see the Facebook group, 'spoon carving green woodwork & sloyd').
Thanks for the question. The main reason it doesn't crack is because it has been split so the pith has been removed (as you say). The wood can then warp and shrink as it dries rather than develop cracks. The reason I air-dry the blank before completing the rattle is so I can get a good shine on it, while still on the lathe.
Sorry to have taken 6 years to reply! Cleaving the log allows each piece to shrink unevenly, which is what it naturally does. Then it has no need to crack. If it dries very quickly, you may get little cracks on the end, so just leave it in a warm room or outdoors in the shade and it should be fine :)
Just built my first spring pole lathe 3 days ago. Took 4 hours to make a small goblet. This will be my next easy project. Thank you for the video!
It looks so easy to do but only in the hands of a master. Very nice work!
Now that is a proper lathe. Quiet and dependable. You are keeping history alive. The most important thing we can do.
Thanks for making and posting this video. Sam
Thanks Sam for sharing this little video. Best wishes,
Mike
Mike Abbott I made a shaving horse 20 years ago. I was into the Woodwrights shop-big time. I wanted to be a chair bodger. But not much call for that anymore. Remember, "Exploit the lines of weakness when milling and take advantage of the plans of strength when building.? (Roy Underhill)
WYOMINGWOODTURNER
I just spent today in the sun turning a set of oak legs for a Windsor chair (see the Facebook group, 'spoon carving green woodwork & sloyd').
Lovely to watch. Built my lathe 20 years ago, following your design from your book. Just getting back into it all now. Thanks.
What a fantastic and informative video, so clear and concise. Will watch this again and again, especially when my turning isn't having a good day.
I love your lathe. 😀😀😀
Ah so that's how to do it!
Great to see the Master at work - those shavings coming off with the roughing gouge look really dynamic.
Great work
Mike you wild animal!!!! That's way too cool!!! Subscribed!!!!
Thanks for the question. The main reason it doesn't crack is because it has been split so the pith has been removed (as you say). The wood can then warp and shrink as it dries rather than develop cracks. The reason I air-dry the blank before completing the rattle is so I can get a good shine on it, while still on the lathe.
goodness gracious that gouge is certainly razor sharp!!
Very cool!!
I loved watching the process! I am so in awwwee of a carpenter! What you can do with wood from a baby rattle to a home~*
What keeps the green wood from cracking? Removing the Pith? Letting it dry for a week or two without bark?
Sorry to have taken 6 years to reply! Cleaving the log allows each piece to shrink unevenly, which is what it naturally does. Then it has no need to crack. If it dries very quickly, you may get little cracks on the end, so just leave it in a warm room or outdoors in the shade and it should be fine :)
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