Woodturning Tall Eccentric - Multi-Axis - Candlestick

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Eccentric turnings are both fun and scarey. One one hand they are unusual and interesting shapes. On the other hand, turning wood off-center is scarey. A lot of air gets sliced.
This is based on Barbara Dill's book. She has categorized several types of eccentric turnings.
In this project, three additional axes are used. All are offset from the center out to about 3/8" in from the edge. One end is also twisted about 60 degrees.
I believe the wood is butternut. It came from my walnut pile but does not have the typical dark walnut color.
Hand sanding was required to smooth out the spindle. For 80 and 120 grit, I used a small flat block of scrap wood that I could wrap the sandpaper around. Otherise, even machine sanding would leave nasty waves.
This candlestick is about 13" tall and 2" diameter, finished with shellac and buffed. A metal cup protects the wood from candle flame.
I will show the candle in a separate video.
Enjoy!
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Music: Traumerei by Shumann performed by Becky Schlappi. Used with permission.
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[@oldmanwoodcraft]

Very nice techniq , thanks Alan.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Very welcome Ahron
Alan

[@LewisKauffman]

Thanks you!

[@AsWoodTurns]

You're welcome Lewis
Alan

[@fishenbyfaithoutdoors2589]

I also to auto body repair many years ago. I found using it in my wood working.

[@AsWoodTurns]

All part of our experience base!
Alan

[@stuartscott9646]

Design is simple, elegant. Technique is a bit more. Nice work!

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you Stuart
Alan

[@jameslansberry5583]

Looks good .I like the way it turned out

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you! James
Please check out the next one.. :)
Alan

[@jackthompson8019]

Beautiful candle stick Alan.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you Jack. Please check out the next one - up now.
Alan

[@williamellis8993]

That's really nice, Alan. I always look forward to seeing what unusual technique you use next. Take care.
Bill

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you Bill
Alan

[@markfishburn8284]

Very interesting, I haven't thought or seen anything like that before. It is also intriguing. Thank you for sharing your video.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Glad you enjoyed it. There is a lot more. :)
Alan

[@glencrandall7051]

Very nice Alan. The basic shape reminds me of Rude Osolnik's signature candle sticks. The multi-axis turning adds a very nice embellishment. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Certainly takes it out of the "typical" range. :)
Alan

[@richardchiswell6517]

Your remarks about the sanding are right on the nail. Some turners don't appear to consider hand sanding but use powered sanding sometimes to excess.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Yes, sometimes hand sanding saves time and effort. Grit choice is important also. Do not start too fine.
Alan

[@BadAppleWoodwerx]

That's cool Alan. Eccentric turning still scares me. 😄

[@AsWoodTurns]

It should always scare you and me into being careful and deliberate.
Alan

[@BobBlarneystone]

For counterweighta, I would use steel BBs, embedded with epoxy.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Great tip.
Alan

[@bertdelisle393]

Well done Alan, check out Barbara Dill's book on page 104 where she discusses a method to help reduce vibration. I made one of these counterbalances and ordered the MT2 extension. Works pretty slick, counter balance held in a chuck and the extension fits in the MT of the spindle. Really helps with balance and allows for spinning the work at higher speed for cleaner cuts. Easily adjustable too.

[@AsWoodTurns]

I need to re-read her book. Thanks Bert
Alan