I became interested in stone carving after learning about ancient Egypt and seeing some amazing Old Kingdom and pre-dynastic artifacts. Watching you work helps to appreciate the skill and dedication it requires even with a modern toolkit let alone copper age tools.
ive starte making limestone bowls out of stone as i got tired of getting coverd in lime moter every day at work! i have to do it with grinders mallet and chisels as i dont have a turner.much more fun than building conservation.great video thanks
I enjoyed seeing this work very much, and I was very happy that I would join your channel and follow other clips of similar works, but I was very sad that there was no other clip. I wished that I could be close to you or that we could be friends to learn from you this fine art. I wish you success. You are a sophisticated and respectable person.
The thin neck obese bottles and vases are jaw dropping, especially the ones made from chist and conglomerate material.from old kingdom zep Tepi period. Many can not be replicated today.
@@thomashaddy8740 These enigmatic Egyptian antiques are a ancient artistic challenge to any stone worker. It would be an interesting collaboration to rediscover their lost art as it has roots in their best stone works in statuary and temple buildings. I'd happily watch any video you produce in this pursuit.
@@thomashaddy8740 I was curious about the Egyptian stone vessels. I tried turning some diorite on my metal lathe. I had pretty good results with PCD cutters. Carbide was no use at all on diorite. CBN was slightly better, but it would dull out fast. I was trying to determine if it was feasible to single point turn very hard stone, because several examples of the Egyptian vessels had tool marks that looked like single point turning. Especially the ones with reduced necks. Is seems to me that it would be very difficult to produce such a bottle/jar with an abrasive method. I make a few very short videos of the turning if you want to see it.
@@sethdavis704 your work is very impressive. I work exclusively in softer stone such as alabaster. I don't really have the resources to turn harder stone . But I am interested in what you come up with.
absolutely gold brother ... can you please give some tips as to the kind of lathe specs etc this is something i feel compelled to do ..i like the ancient connection to this ..like an honoring to the forefathers and Gods
Fantastic work! I've turned wood for getting on 20 years now, always wanted to turn stone... Carbide tools instead of HSS is obvious, perhaps not so obvious is the workholding! So, if I may ask how you hold the stone for turning? I have a few ideas, currently wondering if a glue chuck is strong enough for a large bowl...
Hi just wondering if you have any idea how the ancient egyptians could've made the vases with the handles? That's always been the part that baffles me. I'd imagine they kept the handle material around the whole circumference of the initial carve. Then maybe cut/grind down the material in between following some kind of guide to keep it in line with the rest of the vase. Just wondering if you've attempted something like that.
Looks like alabaster and soapstone, which would explain the lack of diamond burrs and tools. So a bit easier than working with jasper, agate, granite or marble. Really cool though.👍
I wonder if any inspiration came from the stonework done in ancient Egypt? They did some amazing work with granite and andesite and supposedly without the wheel or Iron/diamond tools.
Very nice work.. I do wood turning and want to try stone as well. Where do you find your stone? Im in Pittsburgh, Pa. Are your inserts ( cutters ) standard carbide?
@@thomashaddy8740 It must be great to just take a walk and find stone like that! Nothing to work with around here. Keep up with mumma natures gifts of beauty. Thanks for the reply, Ray from the East..
Please take an interest in the Ancient Egyptian vases that are currently being scanned and revealing precision beyond anything ever expected by human beings in ancient times. There is a actual scan data revealing precision down to low single digit thou's, AND, even more confounding, higher single digit thou's of precision between. handles on the vase bowl sides, that as you know, cannot be turned, and requires more hands on carving. You could make a very important contribution to these debates if you could send some of your work for professional light structured scanning. Its an expensive process if you did it on your own, but the guys from UnchartedX youtube channel are willing to cover all costs for it. A control for stone carving is needed to place a context on these ancient vase carvings, and you's look like they'd be excellent works to analyze. Cheers
@@thomashaddy8740 Thank you for the reply. There is a video from the channel "Scientists Against Myths" where they made an Egyptian replica stone vessel with small handles, but from what I've seen they manually worked the area between the handles. I was wondering if there is a more efficient method.
Any speculation on how they cut the granite bowls found in the Cairo Museum? Are the tips of your cutting tools made from diamonds? Do you think a water powered lathe would spin fast enough?
@@thomashaddy8740 Thanks for the quick response. Artistic display is cool, but I wouldn’t mind having one that was functional also. I’ll have to check them out.
Wow whata amaziNg I also want to do this business .what's the price of this machin and chisels .what is the name of this machin. And where can be avilable ston polish ? Please reply me sir.
I noticed that you had to put a hole throught the center of the stone to turn it. I saw the stone carved bowls under the Pyramid in Egypt, how do you think they turned it on a lathe and how did they attach it? because i noticed they have a circular groove in the center bottom, for centering. Figured youd probly know.(and those were made out of basalt)
@@JavedKhan-qz9di ok. Try Thomas Haddy artist on Facebook. Let me know which one you are interested in and I will let you know if it's still available and the price.
You should carve a stone that records the process and tools you used, (don't end up like the Egyptians) Also, sign your pieces, they're art, not just functional pieces.
I became interested in stone carving after learning about ancient Egypt and seeing some amazing Old Kingdom and pre-dynastic artifacts. Watching you work helps to appreciate the skill and dedication it requires even with a modern toolkit let alone copper age tools.
Beautiful. Making things to last 2000 years is beautiful on its own.
thank you
Great work Thomas. Thank you for showing and telling us about the process to achieve this.
ive starte making limestone bowls out of stone as i got tired of getting coverd in lime moter every day at work! i have to do it with grinders mallet and chisels as i dont have a turner.much more fun than building conservation.great video thanks
I've been lookin at wood turning. But I've always loved natural stone. This might be the thing for me. Thank you for making this video.
thanks for watching
Beautiful work Thomas and you are making the world a more beautiful place
SLMetalSmith thank you very much.
It really is my passion.
I enjoyed seeing this work very much, and I was very happy that I would join your channel and follow other clips of similar works, but I was very sad that there was no other clip. I wished that I could be close to you or that we could be friends to learn from you this fine art. I wish you success. You are a sophisticated and respectable person.
I like your passions .. It does look very enjoyable ..
The pre-dynastic Egyptians made some exquisite stone bowls and giant columns. Their lathes must have been jaw dropping compared to present day lathes.
I can only imagine how it was done.
The thin neck obese bottles and vases are jaw dropping, especially the ones made from chist and conglomerate material.from old kingdom zep Tepi period. Many can not be replicated today.
@@thomashaddy8740 These enigmatic Egyptian antiques are a ancient artistic challenge to any stone worker. It would be an interesting collaboration to rediscover their lost art as it has roots in their best stone works in statuary and temple buildings. I'd happily watch any video you produce in this pursuit.
@@thomashaddy8740 I was curious about the Egyptian stone vessels. I tried turning some diorite on my metal lathe. I had pretty good results with PCD cutters. Carbide was no use at all on diorite. CBN was slightly better, but it would dull out fast. I was trying to determine if it was feasible to single point turn very hard stone, because several examples of the Egyptian vessels had tool marks that looked like single point turning. Especially the ones with reduced necks. Is seems to me that it would be very difficult to produce such a bottle/jar with an abrasive method. I make a few very short videos of the turning if you want to see it.
@@sethdavis704 your work is very impressive.
I work exclusively in softer stone such as alabaster.
I don't really have the resources to turn harder stone . But I am interested in what you come up with.
Very beautiful, all the best for you!
I can smell the stone dust as I sit here... Beautiful work...
Remarkably talented. I have three of his pieces.
Inspiring, beautiful work Thomas.
Thank you so much.
I'm glad that you like it
Very nice 👍💚
I liked it a lot.
Oh thank you
Very Impressive!
I am amazed. Great work!
Good on you. I hope you make some videos of the detailed processes.
Estos son hombres!, yo acabo de empezar a tallar piedritas con un dremel y entonces llega este artista con este trabajo. un abrazo
Awesome work Hardy!!!
If I had that machine I would never stop making bowls!!
Get the machine!
Cool stuff! Thank you for sharing.
You rock Tom!
Wow! Amazing work!!! Congratulations!!!
Thank you very much
Do it in granite
absolutely gold brother ... can you please give some tips as to the kind of lathe specs etc this is something i feel compelled to do ..i like the ancient connection to this ..like an honoring to the forefathers and Gods
A lathe that turns at a low RPM 100 rpm or less
nice work, keep at it
Fantastic work! I've turned wood for getting on 20 years now, always wanted to turn stone... Carbide tools instead of HSS is obvious, perhaps not so obvious is the workholding! So, if I may ask how you hold the stone for turning? I have a few ideas, currently wondering if a glue chuck is strong enough for a large bowl...
You could hole saw and then use a wedge to fracture away around the cylinder you just cut, that should give you a good mounting point for your chuck
If you've been at it for 20 years, that piece must be getting pretty small.
Hi just wondering if you have any idea how the ancient egyptians could've made the vases with the handles? That's always been the part that baffles me. I'd imagine they kept the handle material around the whole circumference of the initial carve. Then maybe cut/grind down the material in between following some kind of guide to keep it in line with the rest of the vase. Just wondering if you've attempted something like that.
Looks like alabaster and soapstone, which would explain the lack of diamond burrs and tools. So a bit easier than working with jasper, agate, granite or marble. Really cool though.👍
Hi, do you work with jasper and agate ? Or do you know anyone who does ?
I am also making stone bowls
I would enjoy seeing some pictures of your work
not easy at all. good job Thomas.
I wonder if any inspiration came from the stonework done in ancient Egypt?
They did some amazing work with granite and andesite and supposedly without the wheel or Iron/diamond tools.
They had wheels, they just preferred to use boats for transportation.
What is the make and model of the machine you use to turn the stone?
I've been turning wooden bowls now for a year. Still a newb at it, but I had no IDEA whatsoever, you could turn stone. That's just crazy !
I would love to come to your class and learn you're skills are serious
Is it possible to make them out of granite like this and if so how long would it take?
Is there an advantage to using the tool rest backwards and further away than you would turning a wooden bowl?
Very nice work.. I do wood turning and want to try stone as well. Where do you find your stone? Im in Pittsburgh, Pa. Are your inserts ( cutters ) standard carbide?
hi Ray . i get my stone in the California desert almost to Mexico . yes , my cutters are standard carbide . thanks for watching
@@thomashaddy8740 It must be great to just take a walk and find stone like that! Nothing to work with around here. Keep up with mumma natures gifts of beauty. Thanks for the reply, Ray from the East..
5000 years ago the Egyptians were doing the same but in much harder stone.
Should do callab video with UnchartedX :)
Please take an interest in the Ancient Egyptian vases that are currently being scanned and revealing precision beyond anything ever expected by human beings in ancient times. There is a actual scan data revealing precision down to low single digit thou's, AND, even more confounding, higher single digit thou's of precision between. handles on the vase bowl sides, that as you know, cannot be turned, and requires more hands on carving. You could make a very important contribution to these debates if you could send some of your work for professional light structured scanning. Its an expensive process if you did it on your own, but the guys from UnchartedX youtube channel are willing to cover all costs for it. A control for stone carving is needed to place a context on these ancient vase carvings, and you's look like they'd be excellent works to analyze. Cheers
Una maravilla !! Felicitaciones ..
thank you
Wow, this is stonecarving or stoneturning? Ok, anyway it's amazing.
If you make a vase with handles, how do you work the area between the handles? That would impede the lathe, wouldn't it?
Yes . I haven't figured out how to do a piece with handles
@@thomashaddy8740 Thank you for the reply. There is a video from the channel "Scientists Against Myths" where they made an Egyptian replica stone vessel with small handles, but from what I've seen they manually worked the area between the handles. I was wondering if there is a more efficient method.
Any speculation on how they cut the granite bowls found in the Cairo Museum?
Are the tips of your cutting tools made from diamonds?
Do you think a water powered lathe would spin fast enough?
Cutting stone with a chainsaw... Something I never expected to see.
Haha .I guess that there's always something ew to learn .
the water sanding, that's when you leave a film of water that dissolves the alabaster and when you return, not so good.
Beautiful work. Do you put a glaze on the pieces, or just highly sand them to get the shine? Are they dishwasher/microwave safe?
i put danish wood oil on them . nope they're not microwave or dishwasher safe . basically for artistic display .
@@thomashaddy8740 Thanks for the quick response. Artistic display is cool, but I wouldn’t mind having one that was functional also. I’ll have to check them out.
Beautiful! What lathe are you using?
powermatic 2020
Hello! You have amazing work, do you use a regular wood lathe?
Yes
This Stone Bowl Float on water ???
👍👍
Wow whata amaziNg I also want to do this business .what's the price of this machin and chisels .what is the name of this machin. And where can be avilable ston polish ? Please reply me sir.
what kind of tools do you use for the lathe turning? Where can I purchase them?
Hi Thomas!
What should be the specifications of the chainsaw and the blade for working with hard stone?
Diamond for hard stone , carbide for soft
Do you make anything out of granite? I love what your able to do bud.
no ,granite would take way too long
@Thomas Haddy Ya granite is a little too extra haha 😄 keep up the beautiful work Thomas!!
@@thomashaddy8740 @MrAchile13
What are your tools tipped with?
👍
Would love to know how difficult it is to turn rose granite. Can anyone do it?
I noticed that you had to put a hole throught the center of the stone to turn it. I saw the stone carved bowls under the Pyramid in Egypt, how do you think they turned it on a lathe and how did they attach it? because i noticed they have a circular groove in the center bottom, for centering. Figured youd probly know.(and those were made out of basalt)
What kind of chainsaw blade are you using? Beautiful work!
Carbide chain
@@thomashaddy8740 - Thank you, I love your work! I've made various items from Virginia green stone and plan on making a bowl in the near future.
Sounds like nice stone
@@thomashaddy8740 - It is, I have some which is full of red garnet inclusions, it's some beautiful stone.
What polish do you use at the end to give it that shine?
I use Watco natural wood oil
@@thomashaddy8740 Thank you. I'll test it out!
WHAT? Did he just cut stone with a chainsaw? I didnt even know that was possible
Can I order one of these beautiful stone pots?
Sure. Look at my Instagram photos.
@@thomashaddy8740 sir I was unable to find u on instagram
@@JavedKhan-qz9di ok. Try Thomas Haddy artist on Facebook. Let me know which one you are interested in and I will let you know if it's still available and the price.
You should carve a stone that records the process and tools you used, (don't end up like the Egyptians)
Also, sign your pieces, they're art, not just functional pieces.
What tools do you use?
How is the stone attached to the large?
Can this be done with Granite? or Marble? if one could find marble rocks large enough.
Any stone, if it’s solid and un-flawed . Harder it is, longer it takes. Start with soapstone!
@@canadiangemstones7636 do you know anyone who turns gemstones ?
What is that lathe model?
Is that mookaite?
I bought this stone from a sculpture, he told me that it is brucite . But I haven't verified that.
Hi
Hi there
Great but so much stone dust isnt good for the health.
Stay safe
Good hobby if you've got 50 grand to spend on tools, personally I have to figure out how to do this with barely nothing
Beautiful work, lose the music.
Yawn