Wooden Korean Pottery Wheel finished *LINK*
david
We had a six week deadline, but finished in four. Not bad, a team member said, given that two are government workers. I was one of the four team members that was retired. We used recycled wood whenever possible, and divided up responsibilities. Since I had the biggest lathe, I turned the 21-1/4" wheels and the center tapered spindle. Had to turn a second spindle after the first one from Apitong wood, an Asian hardwood used as crate material, checked and shrunk. The wheels are made from glued-up rough 4 x 6 Doug. fir beams removed during
a home demolition. Titebond III glue used throughout. Modern innovation is the use of ball bearings at the points of rotation, which after assembly worked very smoothly. A very fun and interesting project, and a great collaboration.
Progress photos
