So that's how you turn big stuff! (video)

[thebeekeeper1]

Turning the whole tree into a column--

 

[FigureItOut]

That's impressive. You can see he's a little frightened when he first puts the knife in there. I sure as hell would be too.

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[panknuckshovel]

That's impressive. You can see he's a little frightened when he first puts the knife in there. I sure as hell would be too.

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Sure he is skittish. Romanian OSHA has one rule: WORK!!!!! DO NOT KILL SELF!!!

 

[thebeekeeper1]

I was skeered just watching!

 

[woody 73]

I have never turned anything that big but I have had a few chunks come flying past me that took my breath away...

I think you guys will very much like the following video.:

Hope you enjoy it.

 

[LXCam]

Balls of steel......






And one thick skull.

 

[Jason280]

Nope.

 

[ddawg16]

And the log is split.....

 

[redwrench60]

Sure he is skittish. Romanian OSHA has one rule: WORK!!!!! DO NOT KILL SELF!!!

I thought it was 'if you get something in your eye you weren't squinting enough'

 

[Ironhorse74]

The biggest tracer lathe in North America. They turn trees into ships masts.

http://www.thesparshop.org/

 

[William Payne]

Watching the original video while it looks crazy. If he had a bit more secure drive and steady setup and a mounted tool post rather then hand held, also maybe bolt the lathe to the floor.

I can see that being made safe. Got to turn big stuff somehow.

 

[anndel]

Safety third as they say. Turned out nice though (no pun intended).

 

[gdocktor3]

That guy is an animal. No gloves or "ppe." Thats awesome.

 

[captain14]

He did roll His sleeves up before he started along with glasses.

 

[Jim Diesel]

Thats nuts. Better him then me.