Trembleur

Trembleur is a french word that relates to trembler or wobbler. This turned object is a test of your turning skill. It was originally used as a test for apprentice turners in order to pass to higher jobs.

The trembleur is made from one piece of wood in a spindle orientation. It is then turned with a turned element at the top, followed by a 2 or 3 mm thin spindle (1/16 to 3/32"), then another element and then another spindle and so forth until you get to the end.

In talking with Francois Escoulen, he mentioned that he's turned trembleurs as tall as he is! Can you imagine a trembleur at over 5 feet tall.

		Turning a Trembleur by Glenn McMurray
It is a long turning with beads separated by very thin sections.The thin sections must be consistent along the whole length. When done properly, a trembleur is a marvel to observe and play with as it will shake and tremble with the slightest touch. This is a technical exercise to improve your turning skill, but your work can also create a beautiful piece of art. These are unique, unusual and are a ton of fun to make. The challenge of turning something just beyond your skill level is to me a big part of the joy of turning.

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