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

Author: Keith Rowley
Publisher: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Limited
ISBN: 9781861081148
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 177

Book Description
A book for the serious woodturner, which concentrates on the quality of turning designs whilst retaining the element of sheer enjoyment that is at the heart of the craft. Lavishly illustrated with full and clear line drawings. Awarded the Certificate of Excellence by the British Crafts Guild.

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 Patterns

Author: David Heim
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781950934171
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
This one-of-a-kind book is an essential resource for beginning woodturners as well as people who have spent many hours at the lathe. It provides 70 patterns for a wide range of woodturning projects―from bottle stoppers, chopsticks and salad bowls to holiday ornaments, drawer knobs, tool handles, and candlesticks. Every pattern includes all the measurements you need to turn the piece, as well as a drawing to show you how the finished piece will look. The text also provides basic woodturning lessons and offers helpful tips on woods and finishes to use, advice on how to turn a piece successfully, and background on some legendary woodturners and other artisans whose work inspired several patterns.

Turned-bowl Design

Author: Richard Raffan
Publisher: Taunton
ISBN: 9780918804822
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 169

Book Description
Tells how to select wood for turning, describes the qualities of a well-shaped design, and demonstrates special turning techniques

Creative Woodturning

Author: Dale L. Nish
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780864363459
Category : Turning
Languages : en
Pages : 248

Book Description

Woodturning Methods

Author: Mike Darlow
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9781565233720
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 199

Book Description
The second book in Mike Darlow's popular "Woodturning Series," this invaluable reference features clear language, crisp full-color illustrations, and special turning techniques seldom covered in one volume, including chucking, turning spindles, drilling, forming round objects, and multiaxis turning. If you're looking to elevate your woodturning knowledge and talents, this is the book.

New Woodturning Techniques and Projects

Author: Helga Becker
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780764350184
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 208

Book Description
For woodturners at an advanced level, this book offers skills, projects, and inspiration. The 10 new turning techniques here allow experts to expand their skills and also learn tips that make for better projects. Step-by-step instructions and a wealth of appealing and informative photographs give precise guidance for mastering each technique. Next, 18 projects are presented with complete photo instructions. Designed by the author and five expert colleagues, these projects also offer useful tool-fabrication and chucking solutions, and include contemporary as well as traditional and artistic turned objects. A gallery section features objects designed by today's top woodturners, and provides additional inspiration for the technical and design aspects of your own projects.

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!

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.