Turkish drop spindles have the advantage of creating a turtle shaped ball that is simple to remove by sliding off the arms when finished.
Made on request from a selection of timber. Pictured spindle has Rimu arms and Totara shaft (turned on traditional pole lathe). Finished with Tung Oil and Beeswax.
Beautifully figured small Turkish Drop Spindle.
Dimensions are: 140mm arms and 180mm shaft.
Made from Silkwood (arms) and Silver Beech (shaft) and finished with Tung Oil, Shellac and Beeswax.
Turkish spindles have the advantage of creating a turtle shaped ball that is simple to remove by sliding off the arms when finished.
Made on request from a selection of timber. Pictured spindle has Silver Beech arms and Red Beech shaft (turned on traditional pole lathe). Finished with Tung Oil and Beeswax.