WOODTURNING TOOL

Overview

A length of 25mm steel customized as a cutting tool. The base has a section cut narrower to fit into a handle (15mms). The top section has been curved, and the end ground down one side,and angled, to form a cutting blade

Historical information

Jack was a prolific wood turner, who worked from his studio in Wungong, turning out many pieces of sculpture. Many of his tools were either made by him or customized to perform a particular function.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-33-COA2018.77
Item type
Material
Width
64 mm
Height or length
300 mm
Statement of significance

HIGH
Jack de Voss (1942-2017) was a prolific self taught and international known wood turner, who worked from his studio in Wungong, turning out many pieces of sculpture. He won a variety of awards for his work and his work feature in a variety of public and private collections. His work was inspired by his love of the Western Australian bush and his faith in God.

Primary significance criteria
Scientific or research significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Rare or representative
Well provenanced
City of Armadale - History House

City of Armadale - History House

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