In 1998 I was privileged to visit Ion Constantin in Romania to film him creating his range of domestic woodware including the spoon he is seen making from lime wood (linden). This is a true craftsman in action.
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Romanian bow lathe
In 1998 I was privileged to visit the Constantin family in Romania to film the making of drop spindles from lime wood (linden) on a primitive bow lathe.
Romanian Sawmill
I filmed this sawmill in 1998 during a tour of Romania to record local woodworking traditions. This is rare footage of a gang saw in action.
Romanian pole lathe flask turner
Ion Constantin is the last of the Romanian pole lathe turners, turning traditional wood drinking flasks using techniques unchanged for at least 2000 years.