Large turnings

[Mark Sanger]

Every now and then I see some large turning and while it is not something I do, it is always a joy to see how others work. Came across this web site and found some of the working methods and scale interesting. I especially thought of Pete when I saw the goblets an I now understand why his buyer gets them from him, the ones in America are too big  

click through the large picture in the 'About us' page to see a piece on the lathe.

web site

[bodrighywood]

Must admit I haven't made one that big. Largest so far held a litre. If someone wanted to pay $5000 for one mind I'd be happy to have a go.

Pete

[Bryan Milham]

Frans Brown does some of the larger turnings I've seen in the UK. I've just checked his website to add a link but there seems to be nothing in the Gallery.

But I am at work, so it might be my very limited browser.

[Paul Hannaby]

Are you sure those pics weren't just being modelled with very small people? 

[edbanger]

now that's something I want to have a go at

[Mark Sanger]

now that's something I want to have a go at

well your workshop will be big enough, all you would need now is a fork lift 

[The Bowler Hatted Turner]

Are you sure those pics weren't just being modelled with very small people? 

Don't spoil their fun Paul.hehehe

[edbanger]

Mark all ready got a 2ton hoist

[fuzzyturns]

Yep, but you don't have a Powermatic 3520 with a huge bed extension, or do you?

[Mark Sanger]

A VB perhaps, that would do it.

[The Bowler Hatted Turner]

Did you see the Ying yang pieces? one is the negative of the other and both cut from a single 8 foot log!

[edbanger]

 

[Eric Harvey]

had a look at the website,Niall does some lovely work doesn`t he,cheers,

Eric.

[hughie]

Wow! some of the larger pieces are very spectacular , thanks for the link