Viking Age Spring Pole Lathe: Introduction and History

Next we continue with our series of videos on the subject of woodworking. The first focus will be the Spring Pole Lathe of the viking age, specifically the introduction and history. We hope you enjoy it and please stay tuned for its follow up video where we use the lathe to make a tool.
Thank you Sigvald for the information!
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[@thelegionary72]

Great work on the history and I like the fact you used real cordage. Great looking lathe.

[@sjorvaldarvikings809]

thank you!

[@grantoaklands4724]

Hi, love the lathe and what you are doing 🙂. Can you tell me where I can get drawings or instructions on how to make a Viking lathe please.
Grant
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[@FinallyAlmino]

Fascinating, and good pronunciation in the beginning there, do you have any Scandinavian heritage?

[@sjorvaldarvikings809]

Many if not most of our members do!

[@jacobphilipbenning6688]

I see redwoods! Where do you live??

[@vizprave6721]

first comment and first like

[@sjorvaldarvikings809]

Thank you!

[@terrain-hardy]

jep ... that was a very very "little series of woodworking" ... 🤷‍♂