Metal Spinning

[D.Oliver]

Has anyone looked through the newest PSI catalog? They have a page or two in there on metal spinning. It looks interesting. You basically make a wood form and then bend a metal disc over the form. Is anybody doing anything like this?

 

[ed4copies]

I have tried it--Not as easy as it looks, but I also did not invest a lot of time----the pieces of metal were "pricey" in my mind, did not see an application for the Craft shows.

I thought the pricepoints would be too high.

 

[penmaker56]

Sorbey used to have metal spinning products, but it looks like they got out of it. Ed's right, not as easy as it looks, needs grease or wax to act as a lube, and a lot of brawn.

 

[Rob73]

I looked through the catalog the other day and noticed it... Just didn't interest me that much.

 

[kovalcik]

I need to take a look. This is something I always wanted to try. I can imagine small turned wooden boxes with a brass or copper spun lid. Don't know anything about costs or price points. Would just like to try it for fun.

 

[Christian]

Interesting small scale spinning here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g77FKX9_dEs&feature=related

 

[bitshird]

Woodturning workshop did a segment on metal spinning, Yoder nearly cut his head off . Above every thing else, you need a Powerhouse lathe, and a special tool rest. But you can make some cute lids and such for turned boxes. It looks like way too much work for me!!

 

[penhead]

When I served as VP for our Woodturners Club, I invited Dave Hout to come do a demo..which he accepted..and Dave is a great metal spinner and did an excellent demo on metal spinning. I hadthe opportunity to try my hand at it, and it is really fasinating how easy it is to form the spinning metal...but, it takes entirely different tools and a fairly strong lathe...not to mention the (IMO) fairly costly price of the metal blanks...but all in all, it sure was fun

 

[Haynie]

For people like me who had no idea what you guys are talking about and no youtube access

http://www.fdp.nu/mikelldevice/spinning.pdf

 

[PR_Princess]

Woodturning workshop did a segment on metal spinning, Yoder nearly cut his head off . Above every thing else, you need a Powerhouse lathe, and a special tool rest. But you can make some cute lids and such for turned boxes. It looks like way too much work for me!!

Tim Yoder??? He's a hoot!

Anyone have that on video? Would love to see that one.

 

[NewLondon88]

I did some in jr high using copper sheeting. Looked similar to this, but
didn't use metal tooling. I was using what amounted to a hard broomstick
and wax. Simple things like wall sconces, candle reflectors.. it was fun!

 

[JimB]

Last year one of the members of the local turning club did a demo as he had taken up spinning about a year earlier. It was a great demo.

 

[psilevy]

Metal Spinning from Penn State Industries

Hi all, I think a few words of explanation are in order about our "Metal Spinning" program.

Check out the various spinning videos on You Tube to see what "Metal Spinning" is all about then check out our new metal spinning program. Try to find a supplier of metal spinning tools or accessories in this country (or in the world) and you'll find they don't exist.

We're taking this old, fragmented and obscure art form and streamlining all aspects to make it easy for the hobbyist wood turner to get started. We're supplying all of the appropriate tools and equipment. All you need is a mini / midi lathe and you're ready to go.
Once you're involved you'll be able to design your own projects, add metal parts to your turning .. the possibilities are unlimited.

We supply a turnkey affordable starter package that includes:
Tools, toolrests, wax, applicators, spinning forms (mandrels), metal spinning discs, "Get started" projects, polishes, an instructional video and more. In the future we intend to re-energize this lost are form with advanced projects, tools and accessories. We hope to make Metal Spinning into a main stream crafting hobby for turners.

We'll be delivering FREE informational / Instructional and You Tube DVD's, starter sets and a dedicated Metal Spinning Catalog come early September. Keep your eye on our website for availability.

Ed Levy
VP and GM Penn State Industries

 

[Haynie]

You can get tools and other stuff here

http://www.metalspinningworkshop.com/index.html

Is this you guys too?

 

[NewLondon88]

Try to find a supplier of metal spinning tools or accessories in this country (or in the world) and you'll find they don't exist.

I'd bet you could find a few people around here to help with that..

 

[nsfr1206]

I received a metal spinning rest with my pm 90 when I bought it. It was a pm product I believe. Sold it. For a nice sum.

 

[bitshird]

Woodturning workshop did a segment on metal spinning, Yoder nearly cut his head off . Above every thing else, you need a Powerhouse lathe, and a special tool rest. But you can make some cute lids and such for turned boxes. It looks like way too much work for me!!

Tim Yoder??? He's a hoot!

Anyone have that on video? Would love to see that one.

Dawn, I have it on my DVR but I have yet to figure out how to transfer any of the stuff to get it either in my computer, and then to a disk.

 

[psilevy]

Metal Spinning Workshop

You can get tools and other stuff here

http://www.metalspinningworkshop.com/index.html

Is this you guys too?

We've partnered with Terry Tynan, the principal of Metal Spinning Workshop to design and develop our line. He sells hand made professional tools, he designed a hobbyist line for us that we have made overseas at considerable savings. He's doing our videos and product development - including projects and accessories.