Rose Engine Turning
Host John Lea
October 21 st 2006
Some of the attendee’s
First item of interest is Neil Butterfield’s recently completed model of a “Economy” hit ‘n miss engine
The crowd checking Neil’s running engine. I wish I could have been there to hear it run!
Rick Sparber describing his pivot pin for aligning milling machine vise
Accessories for Rose Engine and sample pieces done on the Rose Engine
Better shot of the samples
Close-up of typical rose Engine decorated pieces
Preparing to view Rose Engine video
Title page of video
Antique Rose Engine
Close-up of Rose Engine decorated lidded box
Another example
John Lea and his Lawler ornamental turning lathe
John and Dave Batten
Decorating a rosewood tape measure case on John’s Rose Engine
The spindle of the Rose Engine is rotated slowly by hand crank as the powered cutter, a single point tool, cuts the pattern. The spindle oscillates while it rotates as the follower follows the selected cam thereby generating the floral pattern.
Larry Carter decorating his tape measure
View of part of John’s organized shop
Close-up 0f the Lawler ornamental turning lathe
Neil decorating his tape measure
David Butterfield watching the turning process
David getting first class instruction from John Lea
David polishing his tape measure case
Completed rosewood decorated tape measure case
Updated 11/04/2006