WOODTURNING HOLLOWING TOOL MADE BY JACK DE VOS

Overview

A long, circular, hardwood handle, tapering towards the base, with a copper coloured ring around the top.Imbeded into the handle is a circular chrome rod ground at the top, passing through another adjustable chrome rod, with a threaded nut holding it in place. This rod comes off at a right angle, then bends to 45 and 90 degress, so it is parallel to the handle. It has two holes, with another adjustable rod and a spring attached to it.

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. This tool was designed and constructed by Jack to allow him to precisely hollow out a piece of wood.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-33-COA2018.76
Item type
Material
Width
160 mm
Height or length
440 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.

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Scientific or research significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Rare or representative
Well provenanced
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