Elipticle Turning

[Roger C]

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Hello all . Do any of you do elliptical turning or know of somebody that does not oval turning I am talking 300mm plus deep vases. I am asking this for a friend of mine that does elliptical turning. He has all the kit for steel and wood turning. Alas no computer thus not a member of any forum. I offered to help him find other elliptical turners out side South Africa. His Name is At Smit Regards Roger in Pretoria A Blessed Christmas and a very prosperous New Year For the Dutch members and those who still can read Dutch Zalig Kerst en Voorspoedige Nieuw Jaar :U

[wheelinround]

Hi welcome to the forum.

There are a few members who do elliptical turning on here but not 300mm deep vases :o
would be fun to see that done.

So does your friend want to make a device or has he already got one if he has one how about some photos.:2tsup: Please

[hughie]

Welkom vriend,
Not a lot of elliptical turners around but we have a few on the forum. 300mm deep have often thought about doing a deep piece. All we usually see is platters of shallow dishes etc.

[leonw]

Hi all & Hi Roger

I am attaching two images of the deep eliptical vase by At Smit, referred to by Roger. This particular vase is about 400 mm deep. At is at present turning an even deeper one, and intends to work up (down?) to a 600 mm vase. If you are wondering what is required to go that deep, have a look at him and his monster rebuilt 3.5 ton Oliver patternmaker's lathe.

Regards

Leon

Woodworking Association of Pretoria
http://www.ptawoodworkers.com (http://www.ptawoodworkers.com/)

[Roger C]

:UHello All
Elliptical Turnings by At Smit. Avery good friend of mine.
450 mm H (438mm inside) Wide major 226mm Minor 201mm
18” H ( 17 1/4” inside ) Wide major 9” Minor 8”
Wood Cypress
Lathe Oliver No 21
Chuck Home made
Regards Roger:U

[Tim the Timber Turner]

Hey get a look at that for a lathe.:o

Looks right up your alley.

No good to me.

I couldn't move that bloody great big tailstock.:no:

Unless you could lend me Ann Marie for a few days.

Between the 2 of us we could slide it along the bed.

Happy new year.:2tsup:

Cheers

Tim

[wheelinround]

Now thats impressive puts Tom Cattel's to shame

[artme]

Certainly is some lathe!

I wonder what speed he turns at?

[RETIRED]

Hey get a look at that for a lathe.:oYep. I lust after a big Wadkin or Oliver But Julie would kill me I think. She thinks 8 is enough.

Looks right up your alley.

No good to me.

I couldn't move that bloody great big tailstock.:no:You would be surprised at how easy they do move.

Unless you could lend me Ann Marie for a few days. Nope!!!

Between the 2 of us we could slide it along the bed.

Happy new year.:2tsup:

Cheers

TimHappy New Year to you too Tim.

[Sturdee]

She thinks 8 is enough.


Doesn't she know that it's cheaper by the dozen. :2tsup:


Peter.

[cookie48]

That is some lathe. You make a full size Titanic on that big monster.

[munruben]

Now that's a lathe:2tsup: