Deere Amazon Cane Mill - Turning the Main Drum Wooden Pattern on the Pattern Makers Lathe

Watch this detailed 33-minute tutorial demonstrating the process of turning a wooden pattern for the main drum of a Deere "Amazon" Cane Mill using a pattern maker's lathe. Learn specialized woodturning techniques as Keith Rucker from VintageMachinery.org shows each step of creating this large-scale industrial pattern. Discover historical manufacturing methods and pattern making skills essential for foundry work. The video provides insights into traditional industrial craftsmanship and the precision required when creating wooden patterns for cast metal components.