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For any keen woodturners out there who want to do more turning but are short of time, 30-Minute Woodturning is the perfect book as it has an enticing variety of projects which can all be completed in 30 minutes. Even for those working at an intermediate level, this book provides you with something to aim for without compromising safety and it will help beginners to build their skills. Each of the 25 projects also has plans for four variations included so there are a total of 100 designs to whet your appetite. Most of the projects require only basic turning tools and workshop accessories that nearly every turner will have. A list of tools and materials required is included for each one, along with drawings with dimensions. Projects include a candlestick holder, doorstop, decorative bird box, toadstool, spatula, honey dipper, bud vase and square edge plate.
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Set of two books by master woodturner and teacher James Rodgers. FUNDAMENTALS OF SEGMENTED WOODTURNING (16-262) A LESSON PLAN FOR WOODTURNING (16-242) Free shipping on this item within the United States.
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Projects, Techniques & Innovations for Today’s Woodturner BY JAMES RODGERS 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, open segmented, and stave 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. Anyone interested in or currently engaged in the satisfying craft of segmented woodturning won’t find a more current, complete, or accessible guide than "The Fundamentals of Segmented Woodturning."
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Experience a rare opportunity to learn from the dean of turning teachers – right from your own workshop. Richard Raffan. In the world of turning, the name alone is proof-positive of the real deal, of razor-sharp precision, and of an aesthetic quality that blends beauty with technique. Raffan is an internationally acclaimed turning teacher; he is known for his gallery-quality production work; and he’s a bestselling author of many books including Turning Toys, Turning Wood, Turning Boxes, Turning Bowls, The Art of Turned Bowls, and The Complete Illustrated Guide to Turning. Now, Raffan turns his attention to All New Turning Projects with Richard Raffan, a collection of woodworking projects you’ll take on with joy and confidence. Raffan has a knack for explaining the complex and sometimes confusing steps in turning in a clear and understandable way. With complete step-by-step instructions and nearly 450 photos and drawings throughout to guide you, All New Turning Projects with Richard Raffan will have you easily making candlesticks, a lamp and shade, sets of plates and bowls, even a turned duck call. But wait, there’s more! Spatulas, book ends, condiment shakers, a nesting box—there’s all kinds of practical household items to turn in no time at all. With each project, the unique beauty of the wood’s grain will shine through, adding depth and character to your home.
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Learn to make beautiful vases and other hollow forms. For thousands of years, and throughout the globe, mankind has created hollow forms to store everyday essentials and things of value. Objects like these, while designed to be functional, can also be beautiful, intricate, imaginative, and decorative. Today, interest in making your own hollow forms is on the rise. Turning Hollow Forms fills a gap in the contemporary world of “hollow” to show turners of all levels just how to create these works of art. You’ll find in-depth, step-by-step coverage of turning techniques with over 450 clear photos, nearly 50 illustrations, and tons of expert instruction.
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Ready, Set, Turn! Weekend Woodturning Projects: 25 Simple Projects for the Home is the best way to start your woodturning and woodworking pursuit. This book will build your woodturning skills and your confidence. Ideal for beginner and intermediate turners. This book presents clear, step-by-step instructions accompanied by over 600 photographs and finely detailed drawings (with dimensions for further guidance) – here’s all the hands-on knowledge you'll need to start your woodworking projects.
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Get a great start in woodturning with expert, shop-tested insights and advice from the American Association of Woodturners. With this collection of articles from American Woodturner magazine, the official journal of the AAW, you’ll quickly get out of the blocks with the best practices on safety, tools, and fundamental techniques. Along with the 18 skill-building projects for everything from bowls and pens to holiday ornaments and doorknobs, Getting Started in Woodturning delivers all the detailed, practical advice a beginner needs.
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The children in your life will think you've joined Santa's Elves as you create hand-turned toys they'll love to play with - pretend fruits and vegetables, wands and goblets, spinning tops and table and alley skittles, to name just a few. The projects in Turning Toys will provide limitless ideas for woodturners who can then put their own stamp on each creation.
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Turning is magical. It's poetry, literally in motion, because with only a few turning tools and a lathe, you can quickly create a host of useful and artistic objects. Turning Techniques & Projects is a delightful collection of techniques needed to start turning, along with a range of projects to use them on.
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MICHAEL O'DONNELL. Green woodturning is turning fresh lumber straight from the tree. The author tells how to harvest and store green wood, anticipate the natural changes in green wood as it dries, and reveals the mysteries of the most admired skills in the craft. Six projects are offered including a very thin, almost transparent cross-grain bowl and a fine natural edge end-grain goblet.
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Legendary woodturner Stephen Hogbin’s work has been groundbreaking at every turn. He first burst on the scene in the early 1970s with an exhibition of turnings like no one had ever seen—cut apart, re-assembled, enhanced by carving, and bearing little resemblance to the standard round stuff that characterized the lathe. Now the internationally recognized designer examines ten of his finest and most innovative creations, and distills each piece to a useful project that any woodturner can replicate. This is the first time that Hogbin has described his techniques and presented his ideas in step-by-step project format. All of these projects begin with the lathe, but each features inventive cutting into the turned elements and recombining the pieces to make entirely new forms. They do not require advanced technical skills, but will encourage you to break out of the basic vocabulary of woodturning and see its marvelous new possibilities. Hogbin on Woodturning reveals how a master designer integrates his visionary concepts with practical work at the lathe, allowing each to feed into the other. By replicating Hogbin's turning methods in your own home workshop, you’ll gain stimulating new insight into the lathe and discover how to get the most out of your craft.
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Written by a professional woodturning instructor with over a decade’s teaching experience, A Lesson Plan for Woodturning is a systematic, skill-building introduction that helps beginning woodturners master basic woodworking techniques on their own.
A Lesson Plan for Woodturning provides a complete, self-directed course in woodturning safety, tools, and techniques that will help any beginning woodturner learn the basics on his or her own time. Using methods proven in the classroom, A Lesson Plan for Woodturning provides the equivalent of three semester-length classes in one book.
Designed to give readers a thorough grounding in every essential woodturning technique, A Lesson Plan for Woodturning is systematically organized to teach basic skills that are building blocks for mastering more complex tasks. Each lesson features projects designed to develop the specific skill discussed. The structure, order and specific exercises are based on classroom-tested experience in teaching woodturning to both adult and younger students and are well tested in the classroom.
Each project is thoroughly documented with step-by-step instructions, illustrations and photographs, showing the specific tasks, positions, and cutting motions needed to successfully complete the project. The projects are simple, direct, and focused on skill development. Readers can easily develop their own similar projects following the same general steps.
A virtual training course in one book, A Lesson Plan in Woodturning is the next best thing to having your own personal woodturning instructor. This is the most practical book for the home hobbyist who wants to thoroughly master the fundamentals of woodturning.
About the Author: The founder and senior instructor at the Mount Diablo Woodturning Center, Jim Rodgers is a professional educator who has been teaching woodturning to both adults and youths for over a decade. Rodgers lectures throughout the United States and has published many articles on woodturning.
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Written specifically for the woodworker seeking new adventures in the world of wood. Awaken your modern design aesthetic with 27 striking contemporary designs for the home. The fusion of nature's elegant shapes and modern architecture's bold symmetry yields a dynamic and engaging collection of designs for scroll saw woodworking. Your imagination will be captured by the bold lines, sinuous curves, and captivating shapes of these dynamic pieces. Patterns, easy-to-understand instructions, and step-by-step photography make crafting these projects attainable, no matter your skill level. Perfect for beginners looking to progress their scroll saw abilities with interesting and compelling projects; learn the ropes of scroll sawing with seven step-by-step photo-illustrated instructional projects. Advanced woodworkers can master joinery, 3D cutting, and inlay with advanced projects such as Nesting Boxes, the Zigzag Business Card Holder, and the Flower Abstraction Wall Mirror. The chapter on designing your own patterns means you'll never again be without a project to create. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, no woodworker's library is complete without this dynamic book. Each completed project is a conversation piece, and you'll have a constant stream of visitors who won't be able to resist picking up these engaging works of art. Inside, find everything you need to create these exciting and dynamic projects—New York City Wall Art, Beautiful Branches Wall Art, Cat-shaped Mantle Clock, Retro Modern Wall Clock, Radial Design Box, Oak Leaf Box, Flower bud vases, Business card holders, Picture frames, And more!
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Woodturning, a form of woodworking where the wood is moving while a stationary tool is used to cut and shape it, is capturing the attention of crafters near and far. Contemporary Woodturning, a clearly illustrated guide for those of all skill levels, features step-by-step instructions for creating 15 original projects with contemporary flair. Easy-to-follow and supported by over 750 inspiring photos, chapters include expert information on spindle and faceplate turning, end-grain hollowing, as well as some nifty decorative techniques such as pyrography, texturing, carving, piercing, and coloring. In addition, readers will have instant access to the most up-to-date information on tools and equipment, sharpening, abrasives, and finishing, plus health and safety issues. Whether you’re a seasoned turner or just starting out, Contemporary Woodturning will bring an abundance of technique and encouragement to your shop.
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Everything a woodturner needs to know about using and implementing the exciting new technology of replaceable carbide cutting tips is included in this guide. Woodturning tools have taken a quantum leap since the recent introduction of these tips that have greatly simplified the task of turning in dry stock. Carbide-tipped woodturning tools are safer, faster, easier, and more efficient than traditional tools that require grinding the end of a piece of fluted steel to one of dozens of subjective profiles. The technology of the carbide cutters is fully explained, as are the various shafts and the function of the handle designs, providing insight into how and why these cutters act as they do, and why they are shaped as they are. Removing the intimidating aspects of turning, the guide explains the elimination of sharpening, addresses the issues of chatter and fatigue, and advises on maintenance, techniques, and usage. A number of projects are included—such as a candlestick, spinning tops, and a basic bowl—that can be completed right away by novice turners, rather than waiting for years to gain enough experience to do the same job with traditional tools.
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Perfect for turners and crafters of all abilities. The Complete Guide to Turning Pens & Pencils lives up to its name. Heres everything you need, even if youre just starting out, to craft your own custom-made writing instruments. 15 enticing projects. Build your turning skills as you work your way through these gorgeous projects that range from beginner to advanced. Master the sanding, polishing, and finishing techniques to craft pens and pencils from scratch or using blanks. Learn to work with wood, acrylics, or polymer clay and how to choose the right mechanisms. Minimum investment for maximum enjoyment. The beauty of these projects is that you can turn out beautiful work using little more than a standing or even a portable lathe. And, even the most time-starved crafters can fit these projects into a busy schedule. Inspiration and instruction from a pro. Author Walter Hall, an accomplished wood turner in the U.K., shares a wealth of ideas and trade secrets in this complete guide. Springboard off of his experience to create your own works of art.
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This is the book woodturners have been waiting for -- the first complete reference from David Ellsworth, the "grandfather" of the contemporary wood art movement. Never before has the grandmaster of woodturning provided everything woodworkers and artists need to know to replicate his highly evolved techniques and signature style. Step-by-step directions and crisp, absorbing photos show exactly how Ellsworth creates an open bowl, a natural-edged bowl, and an astounding hollow vessel featuring a tiny opening and coin-thin walls. For anyone new to the lathe, Ellsworth on Woodturning provides expert tips for getting started. Intermediate and advanced turners will appreciate advice on everything from working with green wood to design to tool making and sharpening.
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The lathe used to be a utilitarian tool only, but in the hands of todays artists woodturning has undergone a beautiful transformation. This stunning international collection showcases the work of 40 pioneering woodturners who have expanded the possibilities of the medium. Their pieces range from classic to humorous to sculptural to amazing. Curator Jim Christiansen introduces each masters multi-page gallery with an insightful overview, and the creators themselves offer their lyrical thoughts on wood, nature, and art. Jim Christiansens creations have been featured in magazines and books such as American Woodturner and Wood Art Today. He has exhibited nationally and internationally and curated a number of regional shows and several major exhibitions, including Woodturning On The Edge in 2006, which featured groundbreaking work by leading turners.
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In the New Masters of Woodturning youll meet thirty-one contemporary artists from around the world, who have created a wealth of stylistic approaches, innovative techniques, and distinctive philosophies of woodturning. Their stunning works push the boundaries of the craft and art, as well as evoke their personal motivations, thought process and groundbreaking techniques.
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From an internationally renowned turner who brought you "Turning Green Wood" comes an extremely practical guide to the process of woodturning. This new book covers materials, equipment and machinery, how to store timber, safety, tools, sanding and much more. Projects include a bowl, lamp, goblet, box and more. Even complex techniques are made simple with O'Donnell's logical step-by-step manner of instruction.
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With more than 25 pen projects, using the latest hardware kits on the market, The Pen Turners Bible takes the reader from simple ballpoint pen designs on a wood lathe, to complex fountain pen designs on a metal lathe. Pen artist Richard Kleinhenz shares with the reader his unmatched expertise in pen making. From material selection to final finish and each important step between, The Pen Turners Bible teaches every aspect of the pen-making craft. The Pen Turners Bible is a unique skill-building book that teaches readers how to build and master their own woodworking tools while creating beautiful and useful pens. By tackling these pen-making projects, the reader will quickly develop his or her woodworking skills to a highly advanced level.Beginning with a simple, yet very elegant, ballpoint pen, the steps in the creation of a pen are explained in detail. Subsequent chapters and projects add more complexity, techniques, and tools, teaching readers to progress from basic pen-turning kits to developing their own free designs.These pen-turning projects will also develop the readers skills with using and building tools. The Pen Turners Bible discusses spiraling jigs past and present, and demonstrates their use on five pens with detailed instructions. A spiral jig allows you how to make the popular rope design, spiral grooved, as well as straight fluted or faceted pens. The metal lathe can do just about everything a wood lathe can, and it can also support a wood lathe with tooling made on it plus allow thread cutting and other operations not easily done on a wood lathe. Kleinhenz also presents his own original designs for unique tools and jigs that the reader can make at home tools that are as good or better than commercial tools. Throughout The Pen Turners Bible, the reader is given more than just a step-by-step process to follow. The author always provides a broader perspective to stimulate creativity so that readers are encouraged to take the techniques beyond the specific instructions, use their imaginations, and make the art their own.Audience: Woodworking home hobbyists.
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Segmented turningturning an object from a glued-up blank--allows turners to design and create patterns and visual effects in turned pieces. In addition to design skills, segmented turning demands precise woodworking and turning skills. In Segmented Turning, professional turner Dennis Keeling shows step-by-step all the basic techniques for closed segmented, open segmented, and ornamental segmented turning. He focuses on the fundamentals of accuracy in the three types of construction, as well as the equipment, tools, and materials used for those forms. Keeling also showcases the work of seven other segmented turners, discusses changing technology, and health and safety concerns of working with wood in this way. Following the comprehensive technique instruction are 10 projects that progress in difficulty, from beginning to advanced. At the end of the book, a gallery of inspirational segmented designs provides inspiration.
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"Make and Modify All the Tools and Equipment You Need." Filled with information on lathes, turning tools, and blades, this comprehensive guide covers all the elements needed for setting up and maintaining a personal woodturning shop. Providing the necessary knowledge for woodturning on a budget, this manual informs on where to find good deals and howand whento personally make repairs. Instructions on making accessories, sharpening tools, choosing a lathe, finding cheap wood, and setting up a turning shop at three different budget levels are also provided. Giving the aspiring turner options, this handy guide makes turning affordable for everyone.
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Guiding novice and experienced woodworkers alike, this ultimate guide to the fine art of using the lathe to shape wood includes exercises and projects to develop the skills needed to maximize the fun and enjoyment of this craft. With the latest information on techniques, tools, machinery, and safety, plus many professional tips and secrets, crafters can hone their skills on projects ranging from special boxes and bowls to hat stands and toys. Additional chapters include topics such as various turning techniques for both scraping and cutting tools, selecting the ideal lathe for a given project, what to know when purchasing a lathe and chucking system, and discovering how to create consistently identical furniture parts.
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Dedicated to providing integral information about woodworking tools and techniques that other manuals overlook, the books in this series contain safety facts, explanations about basic project setup, and tips for maximizing tool performance. Filled with clear diagrams and instructions, these pocket-sized, durable manuals are ideal for quick reference in the workshop. The maintenance and uses of lathes are explored in this highly specialized yet accessible handbook. It covers all aspects of lathe ownership, from initial setup to the most efficient uses. Filled with information germane to all woodworkers, this guide effectively explains the ins and outs of lathe operation without being bogged down by unnecessary sample projects. This no-nonsense manual focuses on user-friendly solutions and instructions on lathe usage.
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This is a remarkable collection of eight projects for the beginning to advanced turner. Projects are accompanied by step-by-step photos, a bill of materials, and full instructions. The projects gradually increase in difficulty building towards the final project, the Inside Out Vase. A chapter on various woods used in turning is included.
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Written directly from transcribed audiotapes recorded during a week-long interview with the master woodworker, this tribute to Bob Stocksdale reveals his life experiences, philosophies, and often replicated turning methods, all in his own words. A private artist who lived quietly and was not widely written about, Stocksdales lifelong quest for the perfect bowl is chronicled, while select step-by-step, how-to tips for fellow craftsmen are detailed. Featuring a gallery of beautiful, never-before-seen photographs sure to inspire artists, this unique biography provides the masters advice on toolsincluding lathes, band saws, and jointers,sharpening devices, and wood selectionas well as his business tips for pricing, selling, and shipping finished pieces. A portrait of a beloved and respected artisan, this guide offWritten directly from transcribed audiotapes recorded during a week-long interview with the master woodworker, this tribute to Bob Stocksdale reveals his life experiences, philosophies, and often replicated turning methods, all in his own words. A private artist who lived quietly and was not widely written about, Stocksdales lifelong quest for the perfect bowl is chronicled, while select step-by-step, how-to tips for fellow craftsmen are detailed. Featuring a gallery of beautiful, never-before-seen photographs sure to inspire artists, this unique biography provides the masters advice on toolsincluding lathes, band saws, and jointers,sharpening devices, and wood selectionas well as his business tips for pricing, selling, and shipping finished pieces. A portrait of a beloved and respected artisan, this guide offers the first in-depth look at the man behind the perfect wooden bowl.ers the first in-depth look at the man behind the perfect wooden bowl.
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Subtitle: : 30 Projects for turners of all levels Please pass the salt! And pepper! This first ever book dedicated to turning salt and pepper shakers and mills will guide turners in creating small projects that are practical and beautiful, perfect for yourself or to give as a handmade gift. The 30 step-by-step projects, rated by level of difficulty, are fairly easy to finish and use only small amounts of expensive materials. While turning wood is the focus, author Chris West also shows how the same design can be reconceived using different accessorieslike glass, metals, or ceramicsand assembly methods. The designs include both traditional and CrushGrind mechanisms, which allow for more flexibility and grinding options (for coarse or fine grit). A gallery of work from internationally recognized turners rounds out this craft-pleasing book filled with beautiful pieces.
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In this completely revised version of his classic best seller, Richard Raffan shares new techniques and up-to-date information on the art and craft of turning wood. Whether you're just starting out or more experienced, you'll discover new insights and valuable advice that reflect the evolution of wood turning over the last several decades. There's even a completely new chapter on hollow vessel turning. Here are a few examples of what you'll find with easy-to-follow instructions that show you how. * Choose the right chucks and tools for the job * Sharpen and maintain your tools for the best results * Handle tools safely and efficiently * Learn basic techniques wirh ease
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Where does a design idea come from? And what does it take to bring it to life? This invaluable design reference for new and advanced woodturners alike answers these questions and more. In Woodturning Design, author Derek Hayes takes turners step-by-step through the process of design, beginning with basic principles and then moving into proportion, pattern, and form. He also addresses working with different woods, color, and decoration. Hundreds of instructional photographs and illustrations will assist readers at every turn. Although many crafters can follow clearly illustrated instructions to achieve a desired result, they struggle with adapting the design to become uniquely their own. This practical yet inspirational book will motivate turners to take what they learn here and transform wood in new and different ways.
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Two expert wood turners, Nick Agar and David Springett, have developed a radical new way to use narrow strips of wood (usually of little use to wood turners) to produce curvy, graceful, asymmetrical vessels. They offer their innovative methods and stunning designs to the home woodworker in 14 unique projects, complete with guidance on tools, techniques, and materials.
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Discover the Beauty of Wood Shaped by the Hands of a Community When it comes to the many traditional methods of working with wood, there's something very special about woodturning. Woodturning is easy to learn and quick to accomplish; with a few tools, limited practice, and a small amount of space, anyone can unlock the beauty of wood in the time it takes to prepare a meal. Woodturning is not discriminating; when it comes to wood, any chunk will do, including whatever is on your firewood pile. Best of all, woodturning is an endlessly fulfilling and rewarding craft because it is truly a personal expression of form and style: not only is every piece of wood unique, but every woodturner seems to invent his or her own distinctive approach to working with it. And though the basics are not difficult to learn, mastery is an absorbing pursuit that can take a lifetime. Like the craft it supports, the American Association of Woodturners (AAW) is a truly unique organization. Fueled by a commitment to build a community of shared ideas, techniques, and passion, the AAW has played a crucial role in the development of contemporary woodturning and wood art. With a bimonthly journal, American Woodturner, regular meetings at 300-plus local chapters, and an amazing annual symposium attracting thousands, the AAW's spirit of sharing runs through everything it has done during its 25-year history. And it largely explains the organization's phenomenal growth since its founding in 1986 to more than 14,000 members today. Woodturning Today: A Dramatic Evolution chronicles the impressive growth of the woodturning field, and the development of the AAW within it. This unique perspective celebrates the connection between the two and the role this premier woodturning organization has played in making woodturning a highly respected art form.
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Covering a technique popularized by master woodturner Ray Allen, this manual moves beyond basic woodturning with the segmented woodturning technique. This creative approach is demonstrated in one complete step-by-step project that effectively guides woodturners through the complicated process of creating geometric, repeating patterns with a Southwestern feel. Detailed, illustrated instructions make this seemingly elaborate technique approachable. Additional information on common problems helps avoid mistakes along the way. A full-color photograph gallery provides inspiration for future projects.
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John Berkeley, well-known turner and teacher, shows you how to hand chase threads in wood, then use the technique in twenty projects to produce clever puzzles and boxes that combine beauty with a brain-teasing twist.
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Cox covers design and techniques for producing fine pieces of turned woodwork using off center and segmented methods, coopering and laminating. Over 350 drawings and photos illustrate the procedures and show finished work. The author has included exercise pieces to acquaint the reader with basic skills and problems which may arise before attempting any of the dozen or so project pieces.
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The latest exhibition catalogue produced by the Wood Turning Center presenting the work of sixteen teams of artists who responded to a call for a contemporary interpretation of the idea of a cabinet of curiosity. This 125-page hardbound color catalogue includes 6 curatorial essays, full-color plates, provocative images of the artists inspiration and a CD-ROM that shows the interactive complexity of each cabinet.
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This is a series of articles from Woodturning magazine. The book shows how to make a variety of stylish and practical items. There are more than 20 projects from a standard lamp to bowls, lidded boxes, pestle and mortar, candlesticks, wall light, miniature clock, and more. Child is a professional turner and teacher operating our of the family firm, Peter Child Woodturning Supplies.
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This is the second volume of the five volume work "Turning and Mechanical Manipulation". This volume was originally written in 1846 and the reprint is from the 1875 edition. This is an invaluable reference work which discusses various types of chisels, plane irons, turning, boring and screw cutting tools, saws, files, shears and punches, vises, and planing and shaping machines. This volume has long been out of print and its appearance is quite welcome.
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Four turning masters use their finest projects to reveal the creative possibilities offered by turned woodwork. A wide array of woods are employed, from common woods to exotic varieties and even tree roots. The masters discuss secret techniques and tools they use to create special effects. The projects range from easy to somewhat complex.
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One of the 5 volume TURNING AND MECHANICAL MANIPULATION" by Holtzapffels. Covers in detail the full range of materials that can be used, why they are chosen, how they are prepared and how they are to be worked. Descriptions are given of the ornamental characteristics and stability of the many woods useful for joinery and turnery. Also included is bone, shell, ivory, horn, how they are prepared, cut, bent, joined, etc. Metal work is also included. The 5 volume Holtzapffel is now available. See 16-8, 16-99, 16-100 and 16-118.
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Over 300 color photos help woodworkers take full advantage of the essential piece of shop machinery. Peters examines all parts of the lathe, as well as brands and models, features and accessories. Solid information on spindle, faceplate, bowl, and embellishing turning. Also sections on troubleshooting and maintenance.
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A thorough introduction, covering both miniature objects (scaled down reproductions of full-sized works) and small turnings. Includes how to season and store wood, choose the appropriate tools, make some tools, in short, everything you need to know to get started.
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The definitive text on segmented turning. Tibbetts discusses various types of construction, staved, and ring design as well as the difference between inlaid and segmented lamination. Step-by-step instructions give detailed explanations on how to proceed with this highly visual form of turning. Includes what woods to use, glue types, creating a blueprint for your work, building a vessel, shortcuts, building a stave constructed vessel, and building an Indian blanket design ring.
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A step-by-step pictorial reference that covers all of the essential techniques for turning wood. Organized for quick access, this book makes it easy to find exactly the technique you are looking for. Over 850 photos and drawings illustrate how to hold, sharpen, and use turning tools, use specialized chucks, deep hollow elegant vessels, finish at the lathe and much more. Raffan is an internationally known turner and teacher with numerous turning books to his credit. He lives in Canberra, Australia.
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This is an updated version of Conover's original book by the same title. Conover discusses new machines and accessories and treats the lathe as an essential tool in the shop to be combined with other tools. This is a book on the lathe more than a "how to turn" book although Conover says that one of his objectives in the book is to teach the general woodworker to turn so that turning may be employed in furniture making. There is also a good deal of information for the pure turner. This new edition contains all new photography.
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Revised, 2nd edition. Six projects from the original edition are joined by new pens, more troubleshooting, and new materials geared toward experimenting with new media as well as making the most out of small stock. Gross discusses new finishes such as snake skin, and 24 karat gold, as well as laser work and plastic inserts.
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This book bypasses spindle turning and provides basic instructions to get aspiring bowl turners directly to their goal of creating a pleasant bowl.
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Here we have a master turner offering a fine overall picture on turning bowls. Raffan offers design advice as well as finishing techniques and step-by-step instructions and photos. For the more adept turners there are advanced techniques, decoration, form and balance
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This is an updated version of the original. New color photography has been added and the book entirely redesigned. Step-by-step instructions are included on making basic boxes as well as more challenging designs. Covers tools and equipment and then detailed instructions on turning each part of the box. Also offered are sections on decorative techniques and finishing and a gallery of finished designs.
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A comprehensive guide and woodturning project book to all aspects of this American folk art including the history of duck calls and the methods for successfully making your own duck call.
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Here is the definitive guide to fashioning writing instruments, with superb photography that goes close-up and clarifies every procedure so that you can select the one that is best for you and your workshop. There are a host of possibilities for the pen maker to express their creativity. Fountain pens, twist pens, tapered rollerball, etc. You can use a lathe, ornamental milling, router in combination with a lathe, and a jewelers lathe. Includes a gallery of finished pens.
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Revised edition. As the title implies, this is a guide aimed specifically at woodturners. Detailed descriptions of 50 woods from around the world. Includes physical characteristics, working qualities, and availability. In addition, there are a further 100 woods-also illustrated for identification- that receive briefer consideration. Includes advice on buying and seasoning lumber.