Something a bit more mundane

[bodrighywood]

Whilst all you lucky guys are making wonderful artistic pieces some of us are making more mundane things. I have a standing order for 200 of these Every now and then I get an email asking for another lot. Not that I am complaining, helps pay for the wine and beer LOL.



Pete

[Bryan Milham]

Pete,

wonderous things to look at are one thing, but 200 of these gets my vote every time.

Made for a commission, so a sale confirmed,
Made from small bit's of timber, possibly cut from 1" or even 3/4" boards,
Repetition turning, so lots of practice achieved and quick to make,

better yet, a lesson in patience, 200 is not a quick quantity to make.

[John D Smith]

Hi Pete,
           What are they? John

[bodrighywood]

I made up some jigs so it takes me on average 6 minutes to make each one. Patience not being one of my virtues I usually do them in batches of twenty at a time and get them done in a week. Living next door to a furniture factory and having access to their offcuts of oak and walnut helps keep my costs down as well LOL.
They are tapestry bobbins John, same sort of use as lace bobbins but obviously for heavier yarn.

Pete

[TWiG]

Just goes to show the variety of work that can be  and is produced by woodturners  I cant make 2 things the same let alone 200!!  how long are they ?  do you use a skew ?  ( I cut crude spirals most times I try to use one ! ) are they then sanded and finished with oil / wax ?      Terry ...

[bodrighywood]

They are about 4" long and I use a skew for 90% and a spindle gouge for the small round section at the end. Like most turners I hated the skew but a seasoned turner took me under his wing and showed me how to use it and it is now the most used tool I own. I have 5 different sized ones, four are carbon steel form boot sales or wood festivals which take a fantastic edge Cuts back on sanding so is cheaper as well LOL.

pete

[TWiG]

I  found a skew to be an evil thing from when I started turning so I avoid it !  If I was determined  I could probably get the hang of it but have so many other things to do without it . so I never get round to it  .

[edbanger]

Pete this is what pure woodturning is all about bobbins, bowls and pots

I did not think that I could or would do anything like this but after playing around with pen turning, I think that I could and I don't think that you can beat a skew on this type of work.

Do you get to see them in use? and do you get to see the finished tapestry ?

Ed

PS Nice looking pair of bobbins

[Graham]

Twig summed up my position on the skew perfectly.
One day I may get around to it.

[Bryan Milham]

Pete, if you've finished mastering the Skew, try starting on the English Bedan. I use one for lace bobbins.

The extra thickness and single bevel helps me cut the face at each end of the thread spindle.

[Eric Harvey]

they look good to me,never seen tapestry bobbins beforecheers,

Eric.

PS,and about the skew,its not evil,you just have to get to know it better,then when you master it,its a joy to use,as often you don`t need to sand after using it,so much time is saved in the long run.