Incredible !!

[gator]

Just saw this on another WW forum and had to steal it to put here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnv0DAR_gWA&feature=player_embedded

George

 

[PChristy]

Incredible is right:icon_thum - Man I have trouble with my two hands on the cutting tools - I would hate to see what would happen if I tried it his way:no:

 

[tjgreen]

Unbelievable. Thanks for sharing, a great reminder that it's the skill of the carpenter, not the quality of the hammer.

 

[mlzettl]

Well, that just makes me want to burn down my shop. Talk about humbling! Thanks for sharing this.

Matt

 

[BrianBDH]

Thanks for sharing! Just watching the video made my back hurt!
Brian

 

[Trent Mason]

Thanks for sharing George. That is truly inspirational. I need to go sharpen my skew chisel......

 

[JackLeg]

That's incredible! :eusa_clap I can just see Roy Underhill trying that! He'd need a box of BandAid's and probably lose a finger!! :tinysmile_tongue_t:LOL!

Show's what CAN be done without electricity and modern conveniences. How much we take for granted!!
:wsmile:

 

[Elmojo]

I'm with Trent, that has to be the sharpest skew I've ever seen!
Did you notice how long the bevel was? It's more like an end knife than a chisel.
Is anyone able to identify the wood? The grain almost looks like olive, but it cuts like basswood, or maybe that's just how sharp that skew is. :notworthy:

 

[Mt. Gomer]

Well, that just makes me want to burn down my shop. Talk about humbling! Thanks for sharing this.

Matt

You took the words right out of my mouth Matt!

 

[CarvedTones]

Some of the reenactment bow lathes are mounted at more what we consider normal height and orientation.
http://www.alanlacer.com/articles/vikings.htm
I thought about making one like the first picture in that article, but I don't know that I have the skilz...

The guy in the video definitely has them!

 

[4yanks]

I have been turning for over 10 years. I have not come close to mastering a skew. All I can do well with it is cut pommels and v notches. Mine is a premium brand in HSS that I use on a modern 2hp EVS 220v lathe! That guy makes me ashamed of myself.

 

[Dragon]

That's incredible! :eusa_clap I can just see Roy Underhill trying that! He'd need a box of BandAid's and probably lose a finger!! :tinysmile_tongue_t:LOL!

Show's what CAN be done without electricity and modern conveniences. How much we take for granted!!
:wsmile:

Right on! The most expensive tools and the fanciest shop environment do not a woodcrafter make. If you don't have the moxies to do it, 10 Grand in tools ain't gonna make it happen. That guy is simply amazing and his skill is admirable. Wish I was that good.

 

[ErnieM]

I didn't see any measurement markings on his blank. I wonder if he measures in "feet and digits".:rotflm:

Ernie