Multi-Axis Woodturning Octahedron
by Alan Stratton on Friday, September 20th, 2019 | 2 Comments
This video is also posted on YouTube, Vimeo, and FaceBook. But, you’re already here!
As I’ve noted before, I was impressed by demonstrations by Max Brosi at the AAW Symposium at Raleigh, NC this summer.
At first, I could not figure out how to turn this octahedron. However, once I understood the process that Max follows, then I have no fear any longer. Further, I can adapt the process to use some already familiar techniques.
Basically, this is an exercise in mounting wood. This project used both drive centers and a chuck with multiple mounts. Beyond that, you’ll need to watch the process.
Resources
- DIY Wood Bleach For A Lighter Hue https://www.aswoodturns.com//2019/09/wood-bleach/
- Carving Tools
- -Variable Speed Angle Grinder
Proxxon Longneck 2″ Variable Speed Angle Grinder
I don’t see this model around much any more. - -Micro Motor Carver
Ram iCube 07-ICUBE
I purchased this at AAW symposium from MDI Woodcarvers Supply
- -Variable Speed Angle Grinder
Enjoy!
Great video,most intriguing. I think l will use this as the core of an interesting sculpture. Isn’t it a hexahedron? Not octahedron?I
Steve
From a count, you would be correct. I wondered about the same.
However, if you search on platonic solids, it turns out that he was right.
Alan