Windsor stool in process

The stool is well on its way. I have completed most of the turning (some minor adjustments to be done) and reamed the holes for the legs. My self made reamer worked well I think. I am currently measuring and fitting stretchers.
Eventually the top of the legs will be split and wedged to create a strong joint.
The plan/article used is one from Michael Dunbar and was published in the Fine Woodworker magazine. This is a good opportunity to develop additional skills!

A start on a Windsor stool

Something completely new for me but I need a shop stool and the challenge is maybe why  I am doing this - apart from learning some new skills in a totally different (for me) kind of wood turning.

Here's what I have done so far. The blank was glued up out of 3 pieces of reclaimed Teak which is different to what would normally be used but I had the wood. The turning has been done and the holes for the legs drilled. This required to make a jig to help keeping the seat at a specific angle at the drill press.

A very basic jig knocked up to allow me to drill the holes in the seat. While the holes are pre-drilled a characteristic of the Windsor is that the holes are tapered to log the legs in place.
This led me to making the next jig.....

Here's my tapered reamer in process - I don't know how well this will work but I should be able report back next week. Final fitting and sharpening of the blade is required.

"Chiton" process posted

The pictorial process for this piece has been posted on Andrew's website
I do believe that this piece has showed me new form possibilities and has furthered my journey in woodturning.

Some more items on their way to being finished

Made from an unknown wood, about 200 mm (8") dia. Stained as the original colour was not anything special. Turned green therefore the wood movement. A different take on a natural edge.

This bowl developed a crack so it needed something to make it special! Made from Acacia and stained to bring out the grain. It's about 200 mm (8") dia.

The first completed pieces for 2013

The " chiton" piece is finished at last. It came out rather well I think. the piece is about 150 mm high in this orientation. Stained with two different colours - a first for me.
The process for this piece will be laid out on my website soon. Watch out for that on Andrew's Website

Made from an unknown wood it's about 120 mm dia. Stained in the same manner as the piece above.

A piece that has been shown on this blog whilst in progress. I started life as a hollow form with a flat on the side hence the need for inprovisation
It's made from Johannesburg Gold and stained. It's about 150 mm dia though oval.

A piece finished without any embellishment. Made from Johannesburg Gold - it's about 180 mm tall. It really shows some interesting grain patterns.

Another teaser...

I have done some updates to my website recently. Please consider visiting www.abwoodturning.co.za
I hope to have articles showing the progress of each piece when they are completed.

I am progressing slowly with this piece but I hope to complete by the end of this month.
As communicated in the past the inspiration is from a sea creature classified as a shell called a Chiton.

Further development of the theme

Some texture has been added now with Dremel. the first layer of stain has also been applied - more will follow. Hopefully this will come together well...... Watch this space!