I could not find anything on eggs although this is the same procedure
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qdk9Qot7B_A
I could not find anything on eggs although this is the same procedure
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qdk9Qot7B_A
Spinning requires some heavy duty equipment. There are some significant forces produced. The pushers are large and fit under the arm so that you can get your body weight behind the tool as the video Bob shows.
Here's an image of an egg that a spinner in the UK has made.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B8O5raJn...otz2AwaIzOgqk0
Here's a video of him doing some spinning
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CFewzwd...vJGQlG-AF-JmQ0
If you require a longitudinal seam as Dennis suggested, stamping with a flypress, hydraulic press of drop hammer may be options. All require some heavy duty equipment. Depending on the size you are making you may be able to use a big hammer and lead block like the spoon bashers do.
https://youtube.com/shorts/5mnjNV3pzF0
Here is a further video of a spoon being forged and stamped. He uses tin instead of lead that the old spoonies used to use. You should be able to see how this method could be used to shape a hollow form.
https://youtu.be/qui1bSrotsw
Last edited by alastairduncan; 19-01-2022 at 08:53 AM.
The methods that require heavy duty equipment may not be available to you but there are methods to shape sheet into hollow forms that are suitable for one offs or short runs. They are based on a hammer a punch and a mould of some sort. Dapping blocks are an example. You can get dapping blocks made from timber, they may not last a long time but are suitable for a small number of pieces. You mentioned you had a lathe, you could try turning one up yourself? Some plastics may be suitable. Try it with copper, try different thicknesses to see how it responds. Punches can be made from timber, plastics, brass, mild steel and toolsteel. You may surprise yourself and enjoy the toolmaking process? Whatever gets the job done and is available to you.
Hi
I made this spoon form using a cheap cnc router and delrin type plastic block- pretty much an egg form, just needs to be a bit deeper. Stood up well to bashing: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?sto...00057360741593 . I'm working on more complex forms and punches now. Cheers Matt
Great idea Matt which has produced a very nice spoon. I like the stone set in the handle.
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