Worlds smallest woodturner discovered :)

[myturn]

This turner, seen making a dinner plate, is only 6" tall but appearances can be deceptive and he appears to be working in a full sized "shed" which is actually a miniature replica :shock:

http://www.pacrafts.org/2009/07/member-monday-david-barkby/

 

[Blister]

Mick

We all have to start somewhere

be interesting to see how he gets on when he grows up :mrgreen:

 

[Dodge]

Ah but the truth is the guy in the photo is only 2' tall! :mrgreen:

 

[Bodrighy]

At least he has a visor n in case it comes off. Good to see someone following safe practices LOL

Pete

 

[myturn]

Notice the absence of any arm below the elbow, must have had a few catches in his time #-o

 

[Jonzjob]

If that thing either let go or came off then not having a visor would be the very least of his problems?

 

[Bodrighy]

If that thing either let go or came off then not having a visor would be the very least of his problems?

My tongue was firmly in my cheek Jon LOL. It seemed almost daft having it on looking at the speed he has that thing going at.


Pete

 

[Jonzjob]

Tounge in cheek here to Pete :mrgreen:

I don't think I would go anywhere near anything that had that much of a mechanical advantage whether I were 2" tall or not :shock: :shock: If you did get a good catch I think there would be a new air-con hole in the roof

I was wondering just what it is? If you think along the lines of wood speed under the tool there's going to be a hell of a difference turning the centre and the rim?

I'll stick to my big stuff, about 14" diameter!

 

[Bodrighy]

The biggest thing I have turned was 26" diameter and even that had a big difference between the rim speed and the inner speed. I had that on a face plate with 98 screws for safety but then decided to turn the other side and had it on a recess. I freely admit to being a bit nervous LOL. Doing something like that 10' one I think I'd wear brown trousers for sure. LOL



Pete

 

[wabbitpoo]

What the heck kind of lathe can handle that? Not my Chinese Perform, that's for sure....

 

[boysie39]

My platters and plates all start off at that size!!!

 

[Hudson Carpentry]

its doing 3rpm really. the photographer had the guy stand still for a few seconds while he left the shutter open.

 

[Bodrighy]

I think this one maybe beats it for being a tad larger than normal. I think it is rated as the worlds largest bowl turned but may be wrong.

Pete

 

[nev]

I think this one maybe beats it for being a tad larger than normal. I think it is rated as the worlds largest bowl turned but may be wrong.

Pete

i dont think blister would allow that one - im guessing its segmented, if its not must be one helluva tree

 

[Blister]

I think this one maybe beats it for being a tad larger than normal. I think it is rated as the worlds largest bowl turned but may be wrong.

Pete

i dont think blister would allow that one - im guessing its segmented, if its not must be one helluva tree

Did you notice it was done by MAGMA LATHES , I need to upgrade to a JCB :lol: :lol: :lol: 8)