In the above video you’ll see a fantastic tutorial by Colonial Williamsburg craftsman Brian Weldy. He was kind enough to share a tutorial on how to turn a spindle using a historic foot-powered treadle lathe. Wood turning requires great skill, and Brian exhibits it in this video.

Wood Turning On A Treadle Lathe

I filmed this skill tutorial (and several other skill tutorials) inside the 18th Century Anthony Hay Cabinet Shop at Colonial Williamsburg.

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Here are all my videos & articles of the Anthony Hay’s Cabinetmaking Shop at Colonial Williamsburg:

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Below are photographs that I took at my previous visits to the Anthony Hay cabinet shop at historical Colonial Williamsburg:

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Discover a treasure trove of woodworking knowledge by visiting the Anthony Hay Cabinet Shop blog.

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Roslyn
Roslyn
June 11, 2015 9:35 am

Absolutely beautiful

Ron L Mack
Ron L Mack
February 7, 2017 9:20 am

Good day Joshua. My name is Ron Mack. I live in a small comminity called State Road ,North Carolina. 630 Adams Ridge Road, 28676 We’re located just south of the Virginia state line in the foothills of the Blue Ridge. This is the county Pilot Mountain and the town of Mount Airy is located. Surry county. Asking someone that loves what you do to choose which of your videos they like best is like asking a parent to choose which… Read more »

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