- A best-seller when first published in 1993, the book has been thoroughly revised for this new edition.
- Stunning new 3-D illustrations show cutaway views of the work in progress, making the instructions even easier to follow than before.
- A variety of projects in addition to an introductory chapter outlining the required equipment, advice on selecting wood, as well as workshop safety.
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Spheres within spheres, stars within cubes, delicate lattices with no apparent means of support—woodturners over the centuries have developed a whole range of extraordinary structures which seem at first sight to be quite impossible. In fact, all of these things can be made by anyone with basic woodturning skills, an ordinary lathe and simple hand tools—and this book shows you how. -
This practical new guide to pen and pencil turning, featuring 15 step-by-step projects. Pens from fine and rare timbers to acrylics and polymer clays, the possibilities are endless. Perfect for beginners to the lathe as well as more advanced turners, all the basic techniques and information needed for getting started are covered. From blank preparation to turning, sanding, polishing and assembling, everything is explained clearly and in jargon-free terms. -
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. Features that all weekend woodturning warriors will love:- Helpful sections on safety
- How to season wood
- Tool and material lists for each project
- Special sidebars describing the types of wood used
- Spindle roughing gouge
- Spindle gouge
- Parting tool
- Bowl gouge
- Skew chisel
- Scrapers
- Plus carving tools and a boring tool
- Rolling pin
- Candlestick
- Beaded bowl
- Salt and pepper mills
- Christmas ornaments, and many more!
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An appropriate and imaginative choice of wood can really bring your work to life, and the more you understand about the raw material, the closer you can come to realizing your vision. This book describes 42 of the world’s most important woods for turning. It has been written specifically for woodturners by expert turner Mark Baker, and goes into great detail with regard to physical characteristics, working qualities and availability. Colour photographs throughout illustrate different varieties of grain and figure, and there are attractive examples of finished work to provide you with inspiration. More than 100 other woods are considered more briefly. This revised edition of Wood for Woodturners is fully updated with new images and resources. There is also valuable advice on buying and seasoning timber, sustainability and a handy guide to wood terminology. -
Used to part the finished project off from the waste material, the parallel sides make for a rigid tool that handles well. The ⅛" – 3mm tool reduces the amount of waste, vital if using an expensive wood. It also makes for a fine detailing tool, e.g. beads and fillets. -
These are detailing tools used on between-centre work, where the grain is running parallel to the bed bars.They are used to create coves, beads and other profiles on goblets, vases and egg cups. -
Specially developed to allow the blade to move more easily along the tool rest than normal rectangular shaped chisels. -
Crown's H.S.S. Shallow flute 'Detail' Gouges are ideal for cutting coves and beads. The shallow flute permits a smoother cut and gives less vibrations due to more metal being under the flute. -
These unique tools developed by the well respected North American woodturner, Dave Hout, are used for making finished cuts when producing bowls. The cut is shear and leaves the end grain smooth. With practice, sanding can be all but eliminated. The two tool set consists of one tool with a deeper flute to be used on bowls up to 5" -6" in diameter. The shallower tool is for use on bowls 6" and larger in diameter. -
Crown 1" x 3/8" Heavy Duty Scrapers help to keep vibration to a minimum. -
The Robert Sorby TurnMaster is the first tool in the world to combine three cutting edge technologies in one flexible system. Now woodturners can choose between tungsten carbide, titanium nitride and high speed steel cutters and decide what material best suits the way they work. Designed to quickly and easily complete many popular projects, the TurnMaster has been a huge success with both novices and experienced turners. Its unprecedented collection of parts and cutters making it the most versatile and value added single tool concept on the market today. Designed specifically to fit the Sovereign System. -
unhandled turning gouge to fit the Sovereign System. -
Sovereign Threaded Coupler, this handy accessory allows the turner to easily customise handle length. Use to join handles together. -
Sovereign Collet - pilot bored -
Midi Multi Tip Hollowing Tool incl. 2 hollowing tips and a finishing scraper. Designed specifically to fit the Sovereign System. Its small scale makes it ideal for smaller hollow forms.-
- ½" Flat surface allows for aggressive hollowing
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- Swivel clamp allows under cutting
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- One curved tip (RS111C) for flowing shapes
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- A second pointed tip (RS112C) for square shapes
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- Teardrop scraper cutter acts as a round, half round and square scraper all in one
- Full instructions included
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Multi Tip Hollowing Tool incl. 2 hollowing tips and a finishing scraper. Designed specifically to fit the Sovereign System. The RS200KT multi-tip hollowing tool is one of Robert Sorby’s most versatile tools. Its massive half round shank and interchangeable tips make it capable of multiple applications. A Robert Sorby legend, this tool is a must-have for every turner’s collection. -
The handles are made of aluminium and alloy in combination to give the best of strength, balance and vibration dampening qualities. Each handle comes with a durable Softex grip for extra comfort. Additional knurling provides a further non-slip surface. Both handles will take turning chisels with a 5/8" diameter shaft. -
A special calliper (ref 973) which makes dimensioning threaded or push fitments that much easier. -
The Hardwood Scraper is different in that it has a negative rake on the bevel. It is designed to reduce or eliminate tear-out of the fibres of wood leaving a highly polished surface on all types of wood. This feature is particularly highly sought after by those working in the typically hard woods like African Blackwood. Musical instrument makers find the Hardwood Scraper a particularly useful addition to their collection of lathe tools. It is equally effective on spindle and faceplate work. -
Designed for deep hollow forms these tools have a polished H.S.S. adjustable top section which gives complete control on the depth of a cut.
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The Splay tool can be used as a skew chisel, a box scraper, a shear scraper and also for detail work on spindles.
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Crown Multi Tip Scraper offers a range of scraper shapes on one handle. Round, square and pear shaped cutters.
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The BBS1 is a hugely versatile machine, particularly useful for tight curves as well as more sweeping contours, this bobbin sander allows beautiful, crisp results to be achieved with ease. The machine comes with two bobbins and corresponding table inserts and a range of additional sizes are also available. The BBS1 allows a wide array of shaping tasks to be accomplished with ease, from intricate craft projects to larger work on cabinets, chairs and much more. In addition, the powerful and quiet 1/2 hp induction motor ensures larger timbers can be handled effectively and easily. The finely ground cast iron surface also helps easy movement of the timber whilst providing extremely solid support. The build quality, features and versatility of this machine makes it an essential tool in almost any workshop.
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This heavy duty belt and disc sander has plenty of power to handle demanding sanding whilst also being capable of fine and delicate work. The solid cast iron table provides ample support and the 1 hp motor provides plenty of power to avoid stalling under pressure. Shown with optional leg stand. -
Self-feed mechanism, ensures a clean, even, bright flame in the centre of the chimney.
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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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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. -
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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.
