Cube in Cube in Cube

[NoDak]

now that would be an awesome desk toy. the big thing is, this person thinks in 3D

 

[MtnT4R]

That is just insane. And all by hand? crazy

 

[1engineer]

No the big thing is he can run that 3 jaw chuck lathe like a mofo.

 

[Ron4RNevada]

Clever. I wonder what the plastic holding material was that he was using. And what solvent removed it.

 

[BettysNephew]

Hot melt glue available at most hobby shops. I believe he just put it in hot water to release the glue from the metal. None the less a VERY clever project.

I was privileged to visit the National Museum in Taipei, Taiwan and they have ivory balls on display that are similar but much more intricate carving, almost like lace. There were 30 balls inside balls all carved by hand. Probably a lifetime of work for one craftsman to amuse the emperor.

 

[LittleCaesar]

Impressive, given that the work area looks like the bat cave inside. Paging Bruce Wayne, though I don't know how good his skills are with a lathe.

The Russians can do great work when they are off the sauce and have ample opportunity to do such.

 

[02SE]

The big thing I see is that he's wearing long sleeves, and a wrist watch.

Both are ill-advised.

 

[JBurt]

I've seen this done with wood before. Just a few forstner bits anda still press. More impressive with metal though.