O'Donnell's Woodturning Techniques

Author: Michael O'Donnell
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9781565234055
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 191

Book Description
Learn the process of turning from an internationally renowned turner with this practical guide that covers materials, equipment and machinery, how to store timber, safety, tools, sanding and much more. Step-by-step projects include a bowl, lamp, goblet, box and more. Even complex techniques are made simple with O'Donnell's logical manner of instruction.

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.

Woodturning Techniques

Author: Michael O'Donnell
Publisher: GMC Publications
ISBN: 9781861082831
Category : Turning (Lathe work)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This is a beautifully illustrated practical guide to the processes of woodturning aimed at both recreational turners and instructors; and a comprehensive source book for woodturners of all levels. The book covers materials, equipment and machinery; how to store timber; workshop safety; tools; sanding and finishing. With stunning and highly detailed close-up photography, processes are revealed in a new light, guiding readers through often complex techniques in a logical step-by-step manner.

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!

Woodturning Spindle Projects

Author: Alan Holtham
Publisher: GMC Publications
ISBN: 9781861086426
Category : Lathes
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This resource deals exclusively with teaching and improving woodturners' spindle forming skills and takes the reader through the basic techniques of turning wood. It includes 18 projects from basic spindle shapes through to more advanced projects.

Woodturning

Author: Hugh O'Neill
Publisher: Crowood
ISBN: 1847976719
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 471

Book Description
This is a comprehensive guide to woodturning which will be of value and help to both new and experienced woodturners.Hugh 0'Neill covers the tools and woods used in turning, the principles of design, the lathe, wood finishing, and the techniques of turning spindles, bowls and decorative works. The book also covers the workshop and a selection of projects including bowls and table legs.

The Woodturner's Project Book

Author: Ellis Hein
Publisher: Linden Publishing
ISBN: 9781933502236
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Surpassing the conventional ""cookbook approach"" to woodturning, this remarkable collection of eight projects highlights the important roles that passion and state of mind play in woodturning projects. Each project--accompanied by step-by-step photos and a bill of materials--is not only designed to help woodworkers improve their skills, but also to act as a starting point for them to brainstorm more effectively about their own pieces. The exercises gradually increase in difficulty, building towards the ""Inside Out Vase,"" a sleek and elegant project pierced by four lancet windows. Along the way, turners will learn about gouge orientation, turning hollow forms, turning a ball, and many other essential woodturning techniques.

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.

Woodturning Techniques

Author: Mike Darlow
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780958960946
Category : Turning
Languages : en
Pages : 200

Book Description

The Fundamentals of Segmented Woodturning

Author: James Rodgers
Publisher: Linden Publishing
ISBN: 1610353005
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 234

Book Description
In The Fundamentals of Segmented Woodturning, professional woodturner and woodturning instructor Jim Rodgers provides the most up-to-date guide for any woodturner trying his hand at segmented woodturning. With an emphasis on visual instruction, The Fundamentals of Segmented Woodturning offers the new segmenter with a simple, accessible introduction to the established practices while providing advanced segmenters with all the new techniques that have emerged due to the growing popularity of the craft. Starting with the basics, The Fundamentals of Segmented Woodturning covers the essentials of tools, the steps of construction, and critical technique of accurate segment cutting before moving on to ring segmented and open segmented turning. Also covered for today’s segmented woodturners are simple design enhancements to dress up any project, a bowl-from-a-board project that utilizes lamination to create mind-blowing designs, and fun techniques for simple and fast segmented pens and vessels that utilize scrap wood and can be completed in a small amount of spare time.