A few weeks ago I watched this incredible video on the Fine Woodworking site showing a wood turner in Morocco using his feet and a bow to turn a chess piece. It was a pretty unique method to say the least.  I noticed the video pop up again on a few other wood working sites (Village Carpenter)  and a friend  in Cape Breton just sent me the link again and reminded me about it.

So why am I mentioning it again ?

Last week while I was working away on the habinet project (just after I had watched the clip online) I glanced up on the shelf above my work bench and looked at the first piece I had turned on my new treadle lathe back in December…

the very first thing I turned on my treadle lathe back in December.

I had completely forgot about this first turning until I watched the clip and then realized how close they seemed in form- well, not ‘exactly’ but a chess piece nonetheless – even the little loose rings and all…coincidence isn’t it?

Granted, my method of turning isn’t as interesting as the one in the video but it was kind of cool to watch this clip and then look up to see my first turning sitting there on my shelf.

Small world indeed….just thought I’d share that with you.

Click this link to see a quick clip – 1st turning

To watch the original video of the Moroccan turner click here.

cheers!