Small Woodturning Projects with Bonnie Klein
Author: Bonnie Klein
Publisher:
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781565238046
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOriginally published as: Classic woodturning projects with Bonnie Klein, 2005.
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Classic Woodturning Projects with Bonnie Klein
Author: Bonnie Klein
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Published: 2005-08-01
Total Pages: 96
ISBN-13: 9781565232600
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCovering all aspects of woodturning, this manual features 20 practical projects with tips and techniques that can be used on both the mini and full-size lathe. Combining introductory and advanced projects—such as surface treatments and creating pens—with tips on how to avoid common, costly mistakes, readers will find themselves quickly mastering this craft. Chapters on how to properly introduce children to the art of turning so that their safety and enjoyment can both be maximized are included.
To Turn the Perfect Wooden Bowl
Author: Ron Roszkiewicz
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Published: 2009-05-01
Total Pages: 166
ISBN-13: 1607650312
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWritten 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, Stocksdale's 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 master's advice on tools-including lathes, band saws, and jointers-sharpening devices, and wood selection, as 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. Ron Roszkiewicz is the author of The Woodturner's Art and Woodturner's Companion. He lives in Encinitas, California.
Woodturning Projects
Author: Mark Baker
Publisher: GMC Publications
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781861083913
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWoodturning enthusiasts looking to advance their skills will delight in this collection of 50 challenging and diverse projects. Some of the featured designs include boxes: cylindrical, diabolo and clamshell; bowls: round-bottom, flared and winged; and platters: minimalist, handled and roll-rimmed. Each project is accompanied by diagrams, wood and tool requirements, and even suggestions for alternative designs. Beginners who wish to build skill by approaching these projects at a simpler level will benefit from the thorough sections on safety, tools and equipment, finishing products and types of wood. More seasoned turners hoping to test their expertise might take the designs found here and create even bigger, more elaborate constructions.
New Masters of Woodturning
Author: Kevin Wallace
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Published: 2008-06-01
Total Pages: 250
ISBN-13: 1607650975
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMEET 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 Spindle Projects
Author: Alan Holtham
Publisher: GMC Publications
Published: 2010-02
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781861086426
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis 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.
Tops
Author: Michael Cullen
Publisher: Linden Publishing
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781933502175
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom selecting materials and tools to applying finishes and shellacs, this handy guidebook provides complete instructions for creating 16 unique toy tops. Economical and simple to produce, each project includes step-by-step photographs and many can be made without a lathe. Designs include a top that flips over, the classic dreidel, and the amazing Benham's top that produces colors when spun, despite being painted black and white. Quick and fun, these projects appeal to woodworkers and toymakers alike.
Turning Vintage Toys
Author: Chris Reid
Publisher: GMC Publications
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781861086020
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDelight your children and grandchildren by making these fabulous vintage toys. Chris Reid takes you through the making process, giving clear advice and helpful tips to show how to make toys from the Victorian and Edwardian eras. There are 15 projects to choose from, including diabolo, yo-yo, skipping rope, spinning tops, quoits and skittles and more complicated toys such as a kaleidoscope, walking cow, dog and pig. This book includes basic techniques, such as making jigs and turning spheres and cylinders, as well as advice on wood and finishes that are safe for children's toys.
New Masters of the Wooden Box
Author: Oscar P. Fitzgerald
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 215
ISBN-13: 9781565233928
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFeatures 34 contemporary masters of the wooden box. Each artist's profile includes photographs of their work and a short essay focusing on design ideas and objectives. Includes jewelry boxes, desk boxes, reliquaries, keepsake boxes and more.
Woodturning Christmas Ornaments with Dale L. Nish
Author: Dale Nish
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781565237261
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWoodturned Christmas ornaments are a delight to make and are beautiful pieces to hang on a Christmas tree or anywhere throughout homes during the holiday season. Nish presents some of his favorite ornament designs.
