Foot-Powered Windsor Chair Leg Turning - 1

[scoobydog411]

Doesnt  the wood need to spin back n forth with the rope?

[pinehillprimitives1]

very cool I build windsors too and love the process of it all being done by hand the old fashioned way great video

[jbartlett83]

Love these videos, they are few and far between. I recently built my own lathe and spend the working day wishing I was stood in front of it, chisel in hand. Keep up the great work. Oh and I've just subscribed :D

[bygonetoni]

Thanks for the comment

[warpforlife]

plz post a vid on how to make one of those

[ForkbeardSvein]

Do you forge your turning tools? If not what brand are they?

[bygonetoni]

I forge some, others are shop bought. I also use second hand markets etc. The brands are Stanley, Crown and Henry Taylor, but that is not that important The size of the tools are more important to me, a 1 roughing out gouge, 2 straight gouge and a ½ skew chisel that's mainly what I use.

[deezynar]

I hardly ever see anyone pull real shavings on a lathe. Beautiful product. Very nice job.

[bygonetoni]

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[fyrefox4289]

Have you ever considered putting a video up on how to make one of these foot powered lathes? They're an amazing tool. In fact, until recently I didn't even know wood could be turned without high-speed motor power; that's one good reason for keeping these old techniques alive.

[bygonetoni]

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[arodnails]

Man those tools are sharp! Great work.

[bygonetoni]

Thanks for your comment. Yes the tools are sharp, then if anything goes wrong with the turning- it can only be my fault.

[danjojomansk8]

wow did u make that machine yourself?

[bygonetoni]

Yes

[lesley2022]

this guy is a genius! makes my machetee work look stupid./

[bygonetoni]

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[Aonewoodbutcher]

I love this video!!! So relaxing! A master at work. Those were the days....huh? Thanks for posting.

[bygonetoni]

Thanks for your comments. It is a hard way of making a living, but very enjoyable.

[woodjoy]

Bravo...very impressive "leg" work. Thanks for this very interesting demo.

[bygonetoni]

Your comments are appreciated.