Thread: Thin Walled Lamp shade video

Thanks for the post!!

I wonder just how green the blank is?

Originally Posted by artme

Thanks for the post!!

I wonder just how green the blank is?

Yeah I was thinking the same, would get a lot of movement as it dried I reckon,
Nice size curlies he had there as well

Originally Posted by artme

I wonder just how green the blank is?

Very

Originally Posted by artme

Thanks for the post!!

I wonder just how green the blank is?

I think it was bearing fruit the day before. I like the taistock handle.

Originally Posted by

I think it was bearing fruit the day before. I like the taistock handle.

Hadn't really taken notice of that! In the words of Maxwell Smart ""Very interesting chief.""

Originally Posted by Beedeejay

the guy has some skill

He should have thats Kiwi turner Soren Berger using his own design hollowing tool. Soren Berger hollowing box tool shaft and tip only The wood has to be green to turn his lamp shades that thin. If you get a chance to see him turn its well worth your time.

I don't think there will be much movement in that, no matter how wet it was when turned - the sides are so thin and there is no base to warp or check.

I reckon he's got a big pair, cutting that off the way he did and catching it.

Very nice work.