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robinturns (November 4th, 2008 @ 4:05 pm)

sorry for the slow reply, basically the end of the metal that's in the mandrel is blunt and the bit sticking out is pointy so it chooses to drive into the blank instead of further into the mandrel.

liamg1995 (August 18th, 2008 @ 4:06 am)

hello, Robin, after watching this video several times I wondered How do you get the metal spikes on the mandrel to go into the bowl instead of being driven further up into the mandrel? Liam

robinturns (May 28th, 2008 @ 10:38 am)

That would be fine, email is the best way to contact me to check when I am at the workshop

robinturns (May 28th, 2008 @ 10:38 am)

I make mandrels out of any dry wood I have about and fit metal hoops to stop the ends splitting when I hit it with a big hammer

robinturns (May 28th, 2008 @ 10:37 am)

its hard work, about as hard as walking uphill but the arms get tired too.

dvdburn10 (May 24th, 2008 @ 4:02 pm)

Cheers Robin Loads of rubbish on here. Yours is one of the gems worth watching. As a keen amateur Photographer, I'd love to call and shoot some image. I live I Sheffield. Just amazing work thanks.

liamg1995 (May 14th, 2008 @ 2:34 am)

What did you make the mandril out of?

piceaspruce (December 6th, 2007 @ 3:29 am)

very skilled. I wonder how tiring it is? I loved this video by the way!

BobH73 (November 25th, 2007 @ 3:56 pm)

An excellent historical reenactment! The tool appears to be a typical old style hook nose...shaped out of flat steel shaped to a "C" at the end, with the bevel running from inside the "C" shape to outer edge. Tool is held about 45 Degrees - with the open part of the "C" facing about 2:30 on the clock so the back part of the "C" slices away the wood.

banryuusen (November 7th, 2007 @ 7:12 pm)

I've watched this countless times and it never ceases to amaze me. I am wondering if I could please ask you a few questions about your Lathe and tools? I am rejoining my old reenactment group that are now doing Viking age colonization. I know a bit about pottery but that wasn't as widely used at wood or metal being that they are more durable. I'd love to learn more about your craft. Please contact me if you have the time. Thank you.

spawndonacle (October 17th, 2007 @ 5:34 am)

No need of a health club membership. It looks as though magic happens at 3:40. What type of curved tool shaped the inner bottom of the bowl?

punctate (October 6th, 2007 @ 5:15 am)

A master craftsman at work making it look easy but just try it youself to find out what it takes. Until the 17th century most domestic plates, bowls, cups and spoons used in Britain were wooden. George Lailey was the last full time pole lathe bowl turner. George died in 1958 but Robin has single handedly revived the craft.