Not a pen (and I'm not making this) but WOW!!!!

[Ray-CA]

A friend sent this photo.....

 

[penicillin]

Here is the story, from 2016:
https://www.woodworkingnetwork.com/giant-turned-wood-bowl-13-feet-wide

By the way, that tractor in the background is not merely "part of the background." The rear axle is the "headstock" for turning the bowl.

 

[Charlie_W]

I've seen this before. Probably the largest variable speed, reversible lathe you will find!

 

[howsitwork]

not short on horse power for sure !

 

[PenPal]

A real plea from me do not try this at home in the shed.

Peter.

 

[Gregf]

A catch would throw you into the next county