Wood for Woodturners (Revised Edition)

Author: Mark Baker
Publisher: GMC Publications
ISBN: 9781784941260
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The book describes 42 of the world's most important woods for turning and goes into great detail with regard to physical characteristics, working qualities and availability. Color photographs throughout illustrate different qualities of grain and figure, and there are attractive examples of finished work to provide inspiration.

New Masters of Woodturning

Author: Kevin Wallace
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607650975
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 250

Book Description
MEET THIRTY-ONE CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES OF A CLASSIC CRAFT.They are from different parts of the world but share a common passion: turning wood into sculptural forms of self-expression. You'll see each artist at work--in their studios, homes, and at the lathe--and discover why their stunning work is considered to be preeminent in the respective fields of woodtruning and modern art. A gallery of beautiful photographs is included. New Masters of Woodturning looks beyond the surface of the wood and into the vision and mind of the artist, providing insights that offer a captivating and important perspective of turn-of-the-century art and craft.

Woodturning Wizardry

Author: David Springett
Publisher: GMC Publications
ISBN: 9781861084224
Category : Turning (Lathe work)
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
A bestseller when it was first published in 1993, Woodturning Wizardry has been thoroughly revised for this new edition, with colour photography throughout. Stunning new 3-D illustrations show cutaway views of the work in progress, thus making the instructions even easier to follow than before. Spheres within spheres, stars within cubes and delicate lattices with no apparent means of support - this book shows you how to turn basic woodturning skills into wizardry. Colour photography throughout and stunning 3D illustrations of the work in progress make these instructions very easy to follow. Thoroughly revised and sure to loose the magic from your fingertips!

Learn to Turn, 3rd Edition Revised & Expanded

Author: Barry Gross
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607655020
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 534

Book Description
The ideal woodturning book for beginners. Author Barry Gross is a recognized woodturning artist and professional woodturner. Expert instruction, valuable tips, and common-sense advice. Covers lathe selection, basics of turning tools, and fundamentals of sharpening, sanding, and finishing. Revised & expanded 3rd edition includes: New and accessible step-by-step projects; Special troubleshooting section that offers simple solutions to common turning mistakes; Inspiring color photo gallery of completed works.

Learn to Turn

Author: Barry Gross
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9781565232730
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 113

Book Description
Written for true beginners, this approachable and enjoyable instructional guide teaches the art of turning. Readers receive advice on every step of the turning process, including selecting the right lathe, basic safety and woodshop setup, an overview of the proper tools and how to use them, and the basics on sharpening, sanding, and finishing. Step-by-step instructions for eight projects such as a birdhouse, a simple bowl, and a pepper mill are included. This guide also features a special chapter that addresses and reveals surprisingly simple solutions to common beginner mistakes.

Woodturning Tips & Techniques

Author: Carol Rix
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9781565233300
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
Comprehensive guide from professional woodturner covers all aspects of woodturning, from working with a lathe and tools to preparing the wood and planning your designs to applying finish to your work

The Craftsman Woodturner

Author: Peter Child
Publisher: GMC Publications
ISBN: 9781861080752
Category : Power tools
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
It's the classic introduction to woodturning, revised and updated, and filled with facts on fundamentals, tools, techniques, and projects! Lathes, chisels, gouges, bowl turning, flat work, turning between centers, drilling, chuck selections, high-speed steel tools--you'll find them all here, fully illustrated. Fifteen practical and ornamental projects include tool handles; goblets; egg cups; a peppermill; an automatic tea dispenser; a chopping board; table and standard lamp bases; jar lids; dishes; round containers; and napkin rings. Decorate them--even work with laminated and checkerboard designs.

Turning Wood with Richard Raffan

Author: Richard Raffan
Publisher: Taunton Press
ISBN: 9781561584178
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 214

Book Description
Turning expert Rchard Raffan's easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step illustrations make this work accessible to anyone interested in woodturning.

Turning Green Wood

Author: Michael O'Donnell
Publisher: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Limited
ISBN: 9781861080899
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
An inspiring introduction to the art of turning bowls and goblets from freshly felled, unseasoned wood. There is information on how to harvest and store timber, how to cut it into workable sizes and how to make best use of the grain. O'Donnell also gives advice regarding tools and materials and offers a selection of projects for you to try yourself.

The Fundamentals of Woodturning

Author: Mike Darlow
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9781565231788
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 198

Book Description
Expertly guides the novice and the more experienced turner step-by-step through 15 graded exercises and projects.