A systematic, skill-building instruction manual for all the essential basic woodturning skills, "A Lesson Plan for Woodturning" allows novice woodturners to master skills without the benefit of formal training. The equivalent of three semester-length classes, the book provides a complete, self-directed course in woodturning safety, tools, and techniques that provide a foundation for mastering more complex tasks. Each lesson is focused on skill development and thoroughly documented with step-by-step instructions, illustrations, and photographs that show the specific positions and cutting maneuvers needed to successfully complete the project. The structure, order, and specific exercises are based on years of classroom-tested experience in teaching woodturning to both adult and younger students.
The Fundamentals of Segmented Woodturning is the most up-to-date guide for any woodturner trying his hand at the challenging and satisfying niche of segmented woodturning. With an emphasis on visual instruction, The Fundamentals of Segmented Woodturning provides the new segmenter with a simple, accessible introduction to the established practices while covering the new techniques that have resulted from the growing popularity of the craft.
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.
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.
If you've ever admired the elegant curve of a beautifully turned bowl and wished you could create one of your own, here is the definitive source on the craft. Totally revised and updated, this wealth of professional advice by one of the world's great woodturning teachers, will teach you about wood characteristics, design, lathes and lathe accessories, turning theory and tools, workshop procedures, spindle turning, cupchuck turning, faceplate and bowl turning, and much more in this complete course on the art of woodturning.
"The theory, history, and art of woodturning are described in practical detail in this information-rich woodworker's guide. Photographs and drawings sourced from turners around the world complement the focus on design elements such as box designs, columns, moldings, and bowl designs."
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.
Move beyond basic woodturning with the creative approach to "segmented" woodturning, popularised by master woodturner, Ray Allen. Inside you will find more than just basic methods and tools, you will discover a whole new approach to turning wood.
Woodturners learn how to cut and combine pieces of wood to produce multicolored geometric designs in turned bowls and vases in this highly illustrated book. Techniques are provided to achieve the accuracy required in segmented work, and professional tips reveal how to create preliminary blueprints. Step-by-step instructions and hundreds of color photographs explain how to accomplish the often-complicated tasks involved with sphere turning, building a porthole-style ring, and inserting diamonds and round designs.