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Precision and Coordination :
Woodturning requires a great deal of coordination skills, accurate positioning and concentration. Craftsmanship in this woodworking activity demands precision using different body positions. In fact, the stance of your feet can affect the turning or spinning of the wood. In short, your body should be in sync with the woodturning lathe to achieve the desired cut, design, shape and form of the piece. Thus, there are factors that significantly affect the process. They include the stance, the grip, the rubbing bevel, the attitude with tools, and the direction of the cut.
It is important to have the proper stance. This will help you to reduce fatigue. Take note that the process requires prolonged standing. A good stance will help you endure the work at hand. A correct stance will also let you maintain steady control over the tools. The handling of tools during turnings requires certain movements of the hands and body. They should be synchronized with each other. In this case, the body should provide the hands with a firm support.
Balance is very essential. When the turner begins to work on the wood, your body weight should be properly balanced on both of your feet. Make sure that your torso and legs do not twist or even twitch. Your whole body should be vertically aligned with your hand as you steadily hold the tools.
Remember that your feet have to be close to the lathe. This position allows you to reach every part of the piece without bending as much. Feet position is related to the body-to-axis of the lathe orientation. It is recommended to stand slightly oblique. Your shoulders must cut the axis at a 15 degree angle and your feet should be slightly spread apart. They should also be pointing in the correct direction, which always depends on the kind of woodturning method used.
Woodturning requires unity between you, the tools and the lathe. Otherwise, you will not achieve your desired wood design or form.
Note: You can view a
bigger version of the wood turned items by placing your mouse curser on the
image and click. A new window will open with the larger image. When finished
viewing, just close the window and come back here to view the others.
Colour and markings may differ in
appearance slightly in your finished turning from the one's shown in the photo's
depending on wood used at the time they are turned. Each item is handcrafted
individually, so slight variances should be expected especially if ordering more
than one item. The sizes listed are approximate. They may be a couple of
millimetres taller, longer, wider or little shorter, etc.
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