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Derek Hayes investigates the process and practice of design in woodturning. While aiming to instill confidence in appreciating, criticising and selecting sources of inspiration, He looks closely at design elements, sketching, proportion, pattern, open forms, enclosed forms, the foot, the rim, using wood, decoration and colour; with instructive diagrams and photographs that will guide the reader to a better understanding of design. -
30 Projects are rated in order of difficulty, from beginner, through to intermediate and advanced, the latter not solely based on the skills of the turner, but also on access to the materials or machinery required for the project. Not everyone has access to particular machinery, tools or skills, but a basic level of turning is assumed, together with the availability of a chuck with compression jaws. -
If you have some woodturning experience, now you can create something truly special for family and friends. These beautiful hand-crafted toys are as enjoyable to make as they are to play with. Clear step-by-step instructions, detailed photographs and easy-to-follow diagrams start with simple toys and increase in complexity. Projects are a mixture of pure turned ones and also basic constructs, whereby turned items may be cut apart and resectioned to create something different. The 20 charming projects include simple turned animals, spinning top, tea party items, skittles, stacking blocks, pull-along train and indoor quoits. Each project is designed to be tactile and visually attractive as well as fun to use, and all toys are long lasting and comply with safety standards. -
For thousands of years mankind has created hollow forms to store either everyday objects or things of value – but functional objects can also be beautiful in their own right. This comprehensive book will guide the beginner through everything they need to know to get started with turning their own hollow forms. You will learn how to work with different types of wood, which tools to use and how to apply basic techniques with confidence. Learn the basic principles of form, proportion and design and how to apply this knowledge to your own work. Seven striking projects are set out in a clear step-by-step format and progress in difficulty. -
Achieve simple, sweet, and stackable puzzles and toys! The ultimate project guide for beginners, 20-Minute Scroll Saw Puzzles features 60 easy and adorable animal family puzzle designs that consist of no more than 10 pieces each. After opening with detailed sections on the scroll saw basics, safety, child-safe finishes, and more, a step-by-step tutorial will show you how to make a puzzle project from start to finish. From there, be inspired by 60 full-size scroll saw patterns and make a collection of classic yet one-of-a-kind wooden toys and puzzles, consisting of sloths, koalas, unicorns, safari animals, sea creatures, and more! -
Get fired up and learn the latest! Whether you’re new to pyrography or a skilled artisan, you’ll want this newest edition of Stephen Poole's bestseller, The Complete Pyrography. It is the go-to resource for learning the latest on the craft and includes features on the best pyrography artisans and an extensive gallery of their artwork. All new, and completely revised. This bestselling, classic resource and reference book is better than ever and a must-have for anyone interested in this popular craft. It covers all this and more:- Improved best practices
- Required materials and equipment for creating “burnt wood art decoration”
- An inspiring collection of artwork depicted in stunning color photographs
- Invaluable tips on how to display and market your art for sale
- A history of pyrography
- How-to techniques
- Step-by-step instructions
- Essential skills
- Hot wire and solid point methods
- Color work
- Gouache: pros and cons
- Watercolor
- Wood stains
- Directions for working on woodturned objects
- How to protect and professionally finish your work
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Delight your children and grandchildren by making these fabulous vintage toys. Author 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 & 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. -
Learn the secrets to a collection of puzzling projects, designed to mystify and intrigue. Using old techniques in a new and fascinating way, professional woodturner David Springett shows you how to create these tactile and entertaining works of art. With clear step by step instructions to follow, plus a wealth of information and guidance on tools, materials and techniques, you'll be mastering the tricks in no time. -
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:- candlestick holder
- doorstop
- decorative bird box
- toadstool
- spatula
- honey dipper
- bud vase
- square edge plate
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Discover how a carved design can enhance that bowl, box, breadboard or other turned object. 12 fully illustrated and carefully chosen projects - from simple but highly effective decorative marks through to advanced carving and shaping techniques. -
Used to square the ends of the pen blank prior to turning and assembly. Mounts in drill chuck or universal pen mandrel. Suitable for 7mm pens. -
160mm white dial with Arabic or Roman numerals, brass diamond turned bezel ring and domed glass clock insert. Requires a hole approximately 83-85mm diameter x 25mm deep to insert mechanism into. -
In The Wood Burn Book, Rachel Strauss (@woodburncorner) teaches you everything you’ll need to know to master pyrography, whether you’re brand new to the hobby or you’ve been “writing with fire” for years. This essential guide opens with a brief background to the art of wood burning, a list of tools and how to use them, basic techniques that can be used over and over again, and even what to burn and how to be safe doing it. You will also find a detailed explanation of the process from start to finish, with patterns, techniques for lettering and adding colour, as well as dozens of projects ready for gifting, including picture frames, cutting boards, coasters, cards, wooden spoons, and jewellery. Above all, Strauss has created the book she wished she had when she first discovered pyrography: a simple guide that quickly gets the reader successfully burning. With the right tools and a little time, you’ll be able to create meaningful handmade gifts without breaking the bank. Whether it’s to create a family name sign as a housewarming gift for newlyweds, or customize baby blocks for a new little one, wood burning is the versatile hobby that can be used time and time again to create memorable gifts for all of life’s occasions. In addition, wood burning is a practice in mindfulness, requiring patience and focus to awaken the senses and calm the mind. Mastering the art of writing with fire begins with the ability to follow a line. If you can trace, you can burn. -
An inspiring guide to over 20 useful woodturning projects! Featuring 14 project sections – most of which contain multiple variations – turn frames, spinning tops, both antique and modern chess sets, a pepper grinder, backscratcher, and more. Also included are step-by-step instructions, helpful photography and diagrams, dimensioned scale drawings, a detailed introduction to woodturning, and an informative section on small tools. Author, instructor, and professional turner Mike Darlow has written seven other woodturning books, as well as articles for Fine Woodworking, The Woodworker, and Woodturning Design, making him a leading voice in the world of woodturning. The ultimate guide to woodturning useful items! Build your turning skills as you create functional and attractive woodturning projects. Featuring 14 project sections – most of which contain multiple variations for an endless array of inspiration – you’ll turn everything from frames, funnels, and spinning tops to both antique and modern chess sets, a pepper grinder, backscratcher, and so much more. Also included are step-by-step instructions, helpful photography and diagrams, dimensioned scale drawings for over 20 woodturning projects, a detailed introduction to woodturning, and an informative section on various small tools. Author, instructor, and professional turner Mike Darlow has written seven other woodturning books, as well as hundreds of magazine articles for Fine Woodworking, The Woodworker, and Woodturning Design, making him a leading voice in the world of woodturning. -
The outer chapter ring and decorative hands display the hours and minutes. Just above the figure six, a second dial ticks off the seconds. A quartz movement drives the exposed inner workings making a very attractive clock. The skeleton clock comes fully assembled and ready to mount in a frame or base of your making. -
Get the latest edition of this international bestseller, it’s better than ever. Because turning is a hot topic with both aspiring and seasoned woodworkers, Woodturning - a Foundation Course has enjoyed immense popularity. True to its name, it introduces the fundamentals and provides a solid understanding of turning techniques. This book offers newbies a realistic entry point into the craft and serious furniture makers the skills to create chair legs, newels, balusters, and more. This definitive guide on woodturning now comes with a DVD. A timeless classic, Woodturning - a Foundation Course is comprehensive in scope. Each chapter provides in-depth coverage of fundamentals: accessories, lathes, sharpening instructions, and essential skills, along with a handy checklist and summary. The 90-minute companion DVD demonstrates must-know techniques in step-by-step detail. Even novices can turn into skilled craftsmen. With years of hands-on turning experience under his belt, Keith Rowley shares his knowledge and introduces you to the subtle art of creating beautifully shaped goblets, bowls, lamps, staircase components, and more. And, with this DVD, you can review all or any part of the course whenever you wish. Get your copy of Woodturning - a Foundation Course and start creating artful pieces you might never have thought possible before opening the cover. -
The worlds pre-eminent woodturning teacher provides everything you need to know to turn bowls. Richard Raffan draws upon his 30 plus years of experience to lead you through the key elements -- from planning to completion. With the help of detailed text and step-by-step photos, Raffan covers wood and tool selection, design advice, surface embellishment and finishing techniques. For the more experienced turners, there are chapters on advanced techniques, decoration, and form and balance. You'll also find extensive appendices, troubleshooting charts and advice on selling bowls. Perhaps best of all, Raffans contagious respect for the craft comes through on each page, and it will stir you to do your best work. Turning Bowls gives you:- thorough coverage of tools, wood selection and design
- advice on how to avoid and solve common turning problems
- information that ranges from the basic to the advanced
- expert-level instruction in an easy-to-understand format
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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. -
Monster trucks can roar right into your home with Great Big Toy Trucks, a step-by-step guide to making a collection of wooden vehicles that can be played with and enjoyed – by the truck maker and the truck receiver alike! Sturdy, fun, and popular. Wooden trucks are great projects for the beginner and the experienced woodworker with the end results giving children hours of pleasure playing with the toys. With more than 400 images to view, detailed instructions for a fleet of vehicles are easily explained by author Les Neufeld, who has chosen toys that are consistently rated by toy manufacturers and retailers as top sellers. Nine working vehicles can be made, including:- giant loader
- mining dump truck
- school bus
- tractor with wagon
- 6-wheel dump truck
- fire truck
- steamroller
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A collection of all-new toy turning projects from the dean of turning teachers. Turn your workshop into one of the happiest places on the planet! With the guidance of Richard Raffan, the dean of woodturning, and the projects in Turning Toys, you can outdo Santa’s elves. Create custom toys right in your own workshop and see the little ones' eyes light up with joy! Have a ball honing your turning techniques. Repetition is the key to mastering any craft, and these projects are in part skill-builders so you'll continue to refine your skills as you repeat them. You’re sure to get plenty of practice because young boys and girls can never have too many peg dolls, balls, or things on wheels. You'll find ways to salvage a situation if, as can happen, there’s a catch or the wood splits. Little snafus become big opportunities to get creative and who knows how that will turn out – funny or fabulous, or both! Expert guidance every step of the way. A delight to look at, Turning Toys is filled with practical advice to help you succeed and enjoy great satisfaction from creating beautiful toys. With over 360 photos and drawings, you’ll learn exactly how to use all the tools required, control the cutting edge, and work comfortably at your lathe. Beloved playthings today...handmade heirlooms tomorrow. Turning Toys will inspire you to try your hand at a variety of wooden toys you won’t find in stores: racing cars, wands, stackers, spinning tops, even a handsome croquet set. Get your copy and turn out toys that will delight the children in your life. -
When first published in 1987, The Art of Turned Bowls was a work ahead of its time. Now, considering the resurgence in popularity of this woodworking genre, the book is perfectly poised for rediscovery. Retooled with fresh full-color photographs of contemporary bowls featuring the work of award-winning turners from around the world, Richard Raffan's classic has been totally updated to meet the demands of today's turner. With a unique talent for making even the most abstract ideas accessible, the world's most admired turning teacher offers an invaluable wealth of design advice. This beautiful volume from Richard Raffan is dedicated to the art of creating aesthetic forms in your turned bowls. More about design than about technique, The Art of Turned Bowls displays a wide range of bowls — by a host of experienced turners—with analysis that will help you create more artful bowls with a sense of balance and proportion. As you flip through the pages, you'll discover how the subtle form and shape of a well-turned bowl is one that's also a delight to hold and use. -
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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Used to square the ends of the pen blank prior to turning and assembly. Mounts in drill chuck or universal pen mandrel. Suitable for 8.5mm, 9.5mm & 10mm pens. -
Adjustable shaft allows the user to turn either one or two pen parts at a time, Supplied with shaft and spacers for 7mm pen kits plus cones to, accepts larger pen kits. Supplied with lock-nut kit for larger blanks.
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Adjustable shaft allows the user to turn either one or two pen parts at a time, Supplied with shaft and spacers for 7mm pen kits plus cones to, accepts larger pen kits. Supplied with lock-nut kit for larger blanks. -
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Used to square the ends of the pen blank prior to turning and assembly. Mounts in drill chuck or universal pen mandrel. Suitable for 7mm, 8.5mm, 9.5mm & 10mm pens.
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The new Colleted Pen Mandrel has been designed in the UK for pen turning professionals. Very similar to the Universal Pen Mandrel, its unique quarter-turn action clamps the shaft in place accurately and its completely dust free collet remains hidden.
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The new Colleted Pen Mandrel has been designed in the UK for pen turning professionals. Very similar to the Universal Pen Mandrel, its unique quarter-turn action clamps the shaft in place accurately and its completely dust free collet remains hidden. -
Allows precision insertion of pen mechanisms quickly and easily, eliminating risk of breakage. -
Self-centring design. Unique support and threaded rod design for accurate drilling. Holds and centres pen blanks up to 1-1/2 inch square. Quick and easy set up.
