Gallery: Multi Axis Work
Multi axis turning is created by turning shapes on a new axis in
addition to the center axis.
These ideas allow one to turn asymmetrical
spindles on the lathe and between centers. Spindles turned on the lathe
traditionally produce symmetrical and round objects.
Here are some fun cups to make using 3 axes that are 120 degrees from each other! 1/2012
This candle holder is turned between centers with very little carving. It is 13.5" T and 3" square, made of Red Oak. 12/2011
These 3 were turned between centers in March, 2011
Turned in January 2011..I'm continuing to focus on forms that are turned between centers with little carving. The tallest is 8"by4"by2"; the other is 7"by3"by2".
Mulbery Tea Set, January, 2011
Tea Set; Multi Axis; Holly: _10.5Tx5Wx4D, November, 2010
Sugar Bowl with 6 sides and a carved spoon; 5Tx3.5W, 2010
Cookie Jar; Multi Axis with 6 sides; Holly; 7.5Tx4.5W, 2010
The first experiment with this type of multi axis turning, October of 2010
These are the first goblets I made (2007-8). The stems have mutiple axes. The bases and the cups are turned on one axis.
I then realized that I could turn the three pieces (stem, cup and base) on many axes! (2008-9)
Salt and Peper (2009)
The following are split turnings:
I wanted to turn larger pieces. Split turnings are balanced, so larger pieces of wood can be turned.
"intimate or not"
ash and lacewood (2009)
to see more split turnings ,click here!