Australian woodturner Simon Begg demonstrated German Ring Turning or “Reifendrehen” during a live online demonstration jointly hosted by Blue Ridge Woodturners and Smith Mountain Lake Woodturners clubs. For more samples of Simon’s work, visit https://www.simonbeggswoodturning.com/.
German Ring Turning or “Reifendrehen” by Simon Begg
Samples of Simon Begg’s work.
Ring-style “boxes” turned by Simon.
Plan your design using a silhouette sized to the thickness of your blank.
A tool check is vital to see if you can fit your tools into the contours of the silhouette.
Measurements from the TOP and BOTTOM of your silhouette are key. Measure carefully and follow your design.
Sample of measurement for his Bear Ring.
Working on the bottom (bear’s feet and stomach) first.
Working on the bottom (bear’s feet and stomach) first.
Working on the bottom (bear’s feet and stomach) first.
Working on the bottom (bear’s feet and stomach) first.
Working on the bottom (bear’s feet and stomach) first.
Working on the bottom (bear’s feet and stomach) first.
Working on the bottom (bear’s feet and stomach) first.
Working on the bottom (bear’s feet and stomach) first.
Working on the bottom (bear’s feet and stomach) first.
Working on the bottom (bear’s feet and stomach) first.
Remove the blank, flip over and re-chuck to begin the top of the silhouette (bear’s back and top of the head).
Preparing center bore of the ring.
Working on the top of the silhouette (bear’s back and top of head).
Working on the top of the silhouette (bear’s back and top of head).
Splitting the blank with a bandsaw.
Profile of the final ring silhouette.
Profile of the final ring silhouette.
Other works by Simon Begg.
Other works by Simon Begg.
Other works by Simon Begg.
Other works by Simon Begg.
Other works by Simon Begg.
Other works by Simon Begg.