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Saturday, September 15, 2007

HOW TO MAKE A TRICOTIN

Here is a fascinating look at how a tricotin (French spool knitter) is made. I am delighted to present these pictures to you with the kind permission of woodworker, Francois!


These tricotins are made of ash wood. Their aspect varies a bit depending on the part of the tree the wood is coming from and so the veneer would differ.

1. Blanks

2. Roughing


3. Drilling


4. Initial shaping


5. Detailing


6. Shaping finished


7. Sanding


8. Polishing with shavings


9. Turning finished

10. New tricotins!

Ready to be painted! Aren't they fabulous!
Thankyou so much, Francois!