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"Barley Twist" on a spindle

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"Barley Twist" on a spindle

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"Barley Twist" on a spindle

I'm working on an altar project for the church, which will include faux legs at each corner.  The pastor would like to incorporate legs with a twist, which I would describe as being like a barber pole.

I found an article I remembered from a 2004 issue of woodworkers journal, by Steve Blenk, which explained how to cut a "Barley Twist" and so maybe that's an official name for this spiraling leg form.

I haven't tried searching u-tube for this subject yet.

I'm wondering if anyone here has a reference to an article in Fine Woodworking, or a link to a video presentation that you would recommend.  As many have noted, u-tube is no where near a peer rated site, and anything you all would recommend would fall into the characterization of peer rated.

Thanks!

(I'll also post this on the main forum)


Re: "Barley Twist" on a spindle

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Ellis Walentine

Re: "Barley Twist" on a spindle

Haven't reviewed this, but it's gotta be informative. I have a couple of Stuart's pieces from the days when we put on woodworking shows for American Woodworker magazine back in the mid 90s. Stuart also had the distinction of turning the world's largest bowl (Guinness) in 1995, with my dearly departed friend Steve Blenk assisting, at three of our consumer shows that year.


 


Re: "Barley Twist" on a spindle

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Ralph E Watts

There are 9 videos on how to make Barley twists on Youtube.  Maybe more....