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| The Art of the Lathe | | Discover the true art of the lathe, and uncover the hidden beauty of the wood. The Art of the Lathe
By: Patrick Spielman
Thirty-one top lathe turners share their styles, preferences, and
techniques. Amazingly detailed photos of wood turners in action show
precisely how techniques are executed. Personal biographies and
philosophies of many turners, along with instructions on making select
projects from each of their repertoires, allow you to create
professional-looking pieces. Art blends with utility in objects like
rolling pins, bowls, cutting boards, candlesticks and earrings that
make extraordinary visual treats.
160 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 10. |  |
| Turning Wood | | This book features complete chapters on centerwork and faceplate turning Turning Wood
By Richard
Raffan.
This book features complete chapters on centerwork and faceplate
turning, as well as the work area, lathe, tools, stock, abrasives and
finishes. Includes detailed photos and drawings and projects to help
develop your skills as you learn.
165 pages, soft cover.
Raffan also has books on Turning Projects, Turning Boxes and
Turned-Bowl Design. |  |
| Turning Projects | | Raffan shows 23 woodturning projects Turning Projects
By Richard
Raffan.
Raffan shows 23 woodturning projects ranging from simple to
complex, complete with step-by-step instructions, detailed
photo-essays and drawings.
169 pages, soft cover.
Raffan also has books on Turning Wood, Turning Boxes and
Turned-Bowl Design. |  |
| Lathes and Turning Techniques | | Here experts reveal the secrets of production turning and much more. Lathes and Turning Techniques
A collection of
36 articles from Fine Woodworking magazine. Experts reveal the secrets
of production turning and share information on decorative folk
turning, spindle turning, and sharpening and honing tools. Includes
photos and illustrations.
127 pages, soft cover. |  |
| Pens From the Wood Lathe | | Pens and pencils made at the wood lathe are becoming increasingly popular. Pens From the Wood Lathe
Dick Sing
Size: 8 1/2'' x 11''
Illustrations: 273 photos
Pages: 64
These unique writing instruments are fantastic sellers at art and
craft shows, cherished treasures for family, and fabulous gifts. Kits
to make a variety of styles are widely available, but the techniques
to make a pen which works well and looks spectacular are harder to
find.
This book fills the need with 273 step-by-step color photos and
helpful text. Skilled wood turner Dick Sing provides detailed
instructions and a wealth of tips and techniques for twelve different
styles of pens. Advice on selection of materials, set-up, turning, and
finishing techniques, and tips for final assembly of the pens make
this book the ultimate reference for the field. |  |
| Turning Pens and Desk Accessories | | Fifty years ago, the fountain pen was an expensive, and very personal, prized possession. Turning Pens and Desk Accessories
Mike Cripps
Size: 8 1/2'' x 11''
Illustrations: 221 color photos
Pages: 64
Once deposed by mass produced ball points, the fountain pen is
making an elegant return through the wood turner's art. Michael Cripps
takes the reader through every step necessary to create elegant pens
(fountain and ball point alike) with turned hardwood outer surfaces in
a variety of shapes and sizes. Each step is illustrated from the
turner's perspective with detailed color photographs.
Additional instructions are provided for creating desk accessories
including letter openers and magnifying glasses with beautiful
hardwood handles. Ladies' pens and perfume applicators round out the
text. A gallery provides a view of the finished products. This book is
wonderful for turners of all skill levels. |  |
| The Fine Art of Small-Scale Woodturning | | Add a new dimension to woodturning! The Fine Art of Small-Scale Woodturning
By: William R. Duce
144 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 10.
Add a new dimension to woodturning! Craft small and exquisite
projects of rare beauty the way professional artisans do. By using
exotic and magnificent woods, like olive, zebrano, and cocobolo;
adding intricate touches and embellishments that practically beg for
close examination; and choosing from the almost unlimited types of
finishes and embellishments, every turned piece becomes a classic.
Both the decorative and functional aspects of woodturning receive
complete coverage, including designing, sketching a plan, and
developing originality. A guide to woods covers both the more unusual
types like tulipwood and heavily grained and mottled figured woods.
Hone your skills on a variety of toys, tools, and utensils, such as a
spinning top; bowls, candleholder, and ring box. Then take it a step
further, inspired by gallery of museum quality pieces: a hummingbird
sculpture in cherry, rose, and locustwood; a Star Box in African
blackwood; and other one-of-a kind works. With 300 photos, most in
color. |  |
| Woodturning: | | Split book design makes this two books in one: Projects to Practice and Inspiring Techniques to Adapt to Suit Your Own Designs. Woodturning:
By: Phil Irons
128 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 11. Concealed Spiral-bound.
All the techniques, great projects to try them on, and a
revolutionary format that makes everything easy! Just turn the top
half of this '' split'' spiral-bound book to the project you want to
work on, and the bottom half to the woodturning skill you need.
There's no need to keep going back and forth between sections
anymore--it's like having two separate volumes in one! Learn methods
for sharpening with a high speed grinders or wet stone; preparing
timber; roughing, spindle, and bowl gouges; planning and V cutting;
using hollowing tools; decorating and texturing; sanding and
polishing. Every project mixes practicality with beauty--try a Garden
Dibber. Rolling Pin, Chinese Box, Natural Edge Bowl, Ring Stand,
Scoops, Spinning Tops, Delicate Flower decorations, and many more.
Bonus: A gallery of works to inspire you! |  |
| Turn a Bowl | | Getting Great Results the First Time Around Turn a Bowl
Turn a Bowl
by Ernie Conover
Getting Great Results the First Time Around
Making a bowl may look daunting, but with the expert guidance of
veteran teacher Ernie Conover, even someone who's never turned before
can create a beautiful bowl.
- Step-by-step photo essays show every part of the process.
- Detailed drawings show how to sharpen tools and make the correct
cuts.
- Includes information on how to find wood, prepare bowl blanks,
and correctly chuck them.
'' Ernie Conover's real gift is that he can express in words what
most wood turners cannot. His book will guide you past the pitfalls
that can trap a turner. I highly recommend this book for novice and
advanced turners alike.'' Rude Osolnik |  |
| Woodturning Methods | | Thinking about trying a turning project? There’s a lot to know, and you can get all the practical and useful advice you’ll need from the pages of this book. Woodturning Methods
By Mike Darlow
Thinking about trying a turning project? There’s a lot to know,
and you can get all the practical and useful advice you’ll need from
the pages of this book. Featuring more than 450 photographs and
diagrams to simplify common challenges such as turning rings. Highly
recommended.
160 pages, 8.5x11, soft cover |  |
| Turning Pens And Pencils | | Learn the art of turning finely made pens and pencils. Turning Pens And Pencils
By: Kip Christensen and Rex Burningham, foreword by Dale
Nish
''Christensen and Burningham...have perfected the art of
turning finely made pens and pencils. What is more, they have also
perfected the craft of written and illustrated instructions; every
process is accompanied by color photographs that, alone, explain
well the techniques of cutting blanks, gluing in the brass tubes,
and sanding, among other steps. Beginning with a good historical
survey of writing implements, they first tackle equipment and
basic pens and pencils, then cover style, methodology, and
material variations. Some of the more unusual inclusions are pens
of antler or checkered polymer clay, and instruments embellished
by inlay and wood burning. The last chapter offers selling
tips…''--Booklist.
176 pages (all in color), 8 1/4 x 10 3/4. |  |
| The Lathe Book (Completely Updated and Revised) | | A complete guide to the machine and its accessories. The Lathe Book (Completely Updated and Revised)
Ernie Conover
Softcover, 8 X 10 in., 192 pages, with color photos and
drawings
Published 2001
A complete guide to the machine and its accessories.
No other book gives you such valuable information on the
essential turning tool. Completely revised and updated, The
Lathe Book is the comprehensive guide to woodturning
machinery, incorporating the many innovations in the lathe and
its accessories.
This book covers every aspect of the lathe, including how
to choose one, how to select tools and accessories, how to
maintain and repair the machine, and basic techniques. You
will get:
- expert advice on choosing a lathe
- tips on maintaining a lathe for optimal performance
- easy-to-follow basic techniques that help build lathe
skills
- more than 220 color photos and illustrations
"...a comprehensive guide to wood lathes..."
-- Woodshop News |  |
| Turning Bowls | | Completely revised and updated, this classic is the definitive book on turning. With new techniques and up-to-date information on tools, this book is a great resource for every turner. Turning Bowls
The definitive book on woodturning -- completely
revised and updated. Thousands of novice turners have learned
to turn with Turning Wood with Richard Raffan.
Completely revised and updated, this classic is the definitive
book on turning. With new techniques and up-to-date
information on tools, this book is a great resource for every
turner.
This book covers the tools you'll need and how to select
the best wood for bowl tuning. Detailed text and step-by-step
photos take you through the turning process, from planning to
completion. For more advanced turners, there are chapters on
advanced techniques, decoration, form and balance. Extensive
appendices include troubleshooting charts and advice on
selling bowls.
Turning expert Richard Raffan's easy-to-follow instructions
show you how to:
- 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 with ease
Richard Raffan is internationally acclaimed for both his
turning and his teaching. He is also the author of the
best-selling book Turning Wood with Richard Raffan, as several
other books. He lives in Tharwa, Australia.
Softcover, 8 1/2 x 10 7/8 in., 208 pages, with color photos
and drawings, Published 2001, ISBN 1-56158-417-7, # 070542 |  |
| Skew Chisel: The Darkside & The Sweet Side with Alan Lacer | | Learn to Handle the Most Challenging Tool in All of Woodturning. Skew Chisel: The Darkside & The Sweet Side with Alan Lacer
In this 90 minute video Alan will cover the following
areas in detail:
- Shaping, refining and tuning the skew
- Sharpening, hand and power honing
- Preparing the lathe for skew work
- Reducing the fear and working safer
- Modification of the dead center
- Planing and roughing cuts
- V cut, saucer, parting and pommel cuts
- Peeling cut
- Twisted grain and end-grain scraping cut
- Rolling cut
- Coving cut
- Suggested exercises
Alan Lacer has been active in woodturning since 1976 as a
tuner, demonstrator, instructor, writer, curator and
organizer. He is past president of the American Association of
Woodturners. In 1999 he was name " Honorary
Lifetime Member" by the AAW for his contributions to the
field of woodturning. |  |
| Woodturning: Getting Started Right! with Alan Lacer | | In this latest video from Alan Lacer he will cover the following:
Video history of lathes in action
Lathe components
Types of lathes
Guidelines for buying a lathe
Turning tools: types and applications
Creating the basic set of tools
Shaping, sharpening, and honing tools
Examples of what turners make
Working safe
Drives, centers, and chucks
Woodturning: Getting Started Right! with Alan Lacer
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| Tage Frid Teaches Woodworking | | Now offered as two unabridged volumes in one book. Tage Frid Teaches Woodworking
Tage Frid's classics: Joinery (volume one) and Shaping,
Veneering, Finishing (volume two) now offered in one
convenient paperback.
Readers learn from a master. Topics include material saws,
dovetails, multiple joints, tongue and groove, mortise and
tenon, making tenons, mitered frame joints, bending wood,
scrapers, carving, spindle turning, faceplate turning, plywood
and veneers, inlays, finishing. Include step-by-step
techniques and close up photographs. A Fine Woodworking book.
210 pages, soft cover. |  |
| Profitable Woodworking | | Turning Your Hobby into a Profession Profitable Woodworking
by Martin Edic
How-to information to plan, start and run a successful
woodworking business. Marketing expert and business writer
Martin Edic describes the principles and practices needed to
start-up a successful woodworking operation, with attention to
practical, step-by-step information for newcomers or longtime
woodworkers thinking about going into business.
Readers will learn how to develop their skills to turn a
hobby into a profitable business using professional
strategies. Edic's carefully researched guide examines
numerous successful full-time and part-time operations
including crafts, woodturning, specialty woodworking,
furniture making, cabinetmaking and refinishing. He covers
financials, estimating and bidding, subcontracting, selling
and more, and also includes checklists and a resource section,
plus informative, real-world examples.
Martin Edic is a writer and small business owner. His books
include The Woodworker's Marketing Guide and Kitchens That
Work from The Bookshop.
151 pages, soft cover. |  |
| The Basics of Craftsmanship | | Key advice on every aspect of woodworking from Fine Woodworking The Basics of Craftsmanship
The Basics of Craftsmanship is a soup-to-nuts overview
of woodworking. You'll find everything from professional
advice on setting up a shop to detailed step-by-step
instructions for a first project. It's an excellent guidebook
for a novice starting out on the road to becoming a craftsman,
but holds many surprises for the seasoned expert.
This volume is the first in a new series that collects
classic articles from the last six years of Fine Woodworking
magazine. Practical and easy to use, these books will provide
an invaluable reference library for any woodworker.
Includes articles on:
- Setting up and maintaining a shop
- Basic tools and materials for every woodshop
- Fundamental tool techniques for building all types of
furniture
- Simple first projects in a step-by-step format
- Choosing a foolproof finish and finishing techniques
199 pages, soft cover. |  |
| Dust Collection Basics | | This books skillfully guides the woodworker through all the steps necessary in the design and construction of an efficient system and provides tips for easy installation. Dust Collection Basics
This
books skillfully guides the woodworker through all the steps
necessary in the design and construction of an efficient
system and provides tips for easy installation. With fifty
pages of concise information, including photographs and
illustrations, this handbook is a must have! This book is key
to a complete dust collection assortment.
Produced by Woodstock International, Inc. Printed in the
USA.
37 pages, soft cover. |  |
| Practical Design Solutions and Strategies | | Key advice for sound construction from Fine Woodworking Practical Design Solutions and Strategies
From
Fine Woodworking magazine.
Here is the best material on design from some of the most
successful woodworkers in North America. This detailed volume
covers a wide range of aesthetic and structural design
options. Readers will discover new ways to conceive projects,
organize their construction, and engineer them to last. Plus
they'll get inspired by options for tables, cabinets, and
chairs.
Soft cover, 192 Pages, 130 Color Photos, 171 Drawings |  |
| Woodworking Techniques | | The best advice on the construction techniques needed to assemble, decorate and complete fine furniture are all in here. Woodworking Techniques
Best methods for building furniture from Fine
Woodworking
The best advice on the construction techniques needed to
assemble, decorate and complete fine furniture are all in
here.
Readers will be turning out their finest furniture ever
with the help from this volume. They'll learn from the masters
the construction techniques for assembling, decorating, and
completing fine furniture. Plus, they'll discover the secrets
to hinge and lock fitting, making and applying moldings,
veneering, inlay and more!
Soft cover, 192 Pages, 238 Color Photos, 63 Drawings |  |
| Methods of Work Series | | A collection of the best tips, ideas, and more as presented in the Taunton Press ''Methods of Work'' column over the past 25 years. Methods of Work Series |  |
| Understanding Wood: A Craftsman's Guide to Wood Technology | | It is widely held as a definitive reference work and the cornerstone of every woodworker's library. Understanding Wood: A Craftsman's Guide to Wood Technology
By R. Bruce Hoadley
The first edition of Understanding Wood was published in
1980 and has since sold more than 130,000 copies. It is widely
held as a definitive reference work and the cornerstone of
every woodworker's library. Now, Bruce Hoadley's comprehensive
guide to wood technology has been revised and updated in this
20th-anniversary edition of a classic.
New information on composite materials, adhesives, and
finishes brings this book into the 21st century, while more
than 300 photographs bring important visual information to
life. This edition covers the nature of wood and its
properties, the basics of wood technology, and the
woodworker's raw materials. Understanding Wood was written for
woodworkers by a scientist with a love of woodworking. It will
be sought after by craftsmen and collectors alike.
"The truly serious woodworker needs a knowledge of his
material and the best place to get it is in Bruce Hoadley's
Understanding Wood. "
--UPI, WIRE, Chicago Sun-Times |  |
| Controlling Dust in the Workshop | | Don't deny the health hazards of long-term exposure to wood dust in your workshop. Controlling Dust in the Workshop
By: Rick Peters
128 pages (all in color), 8 x 10.
Don't deny the health hazards of long-term exposure to wood
dust in your workshop. It's critical and simple to make your
shop a safe place to work and breathe with a non-technical,
easy-to-use guide to the latest equipment and the most
efficient techniques. Start taking control with dust
collectors for your particular tools, dust masks and helmets,
and air movers you can buy or make, as well as portable
collectors such as vacuums and dust bag attachments for your
tools. Illustrated instructions show how to make your own
customized dust chutes, collectors, hoods, and pickups for
your table saw, radial arm saw, router table/shaper, planer,
jointer, drill press, band saw, and chop saw/miter saw.
Featured: the full range of manufactured systems and
equipment, with analyses of which ones are right for you, and
complete installation instructions. |  |
| Woodworking for Kids: 40 Fabulous, Fun & Useful Things for Kids to Make | | Nicely illustrated and well organized with projects that will appeal to boys and girls alike. Woodworking for Kids: 40 Fabulous, Fun & Useful Things for Kids to Make
''This nicely illustrated how-to goes beyond wood, glue,
and nails to explain woodworking techniques and a variety of
tools.''--Booklist.
''An attractive, well-organized introduction....wide
variety of toys and games, instruments, and art items that
will appeal to boys and girls alike. Numbered step-by-step
directions are clear and easy to follow....Sure to be a
hit.''--SLJ.
160 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 10. |  |
| Handyman In-Your-Pocket Reference Book | | Let us introduce you to this amazing new shirt pocket reference designed specifically for handymen, engineers, contractors and builders. It contains 768 pages of facts tables, lumber sizes and grades, floor joist span limits and more! Handyman In-Your-Pocket Reference Book Let
us introduce you to this amazing new shirt pocket reference
designed specifically for handymen, engineers, contractors and
builders. It contains 768 pages of facts tables, lumber sizes
and grades, floor joist span limits and more! |  |
| Woodshop Dust Control, 2nd ed. | | A complete guide to setting up your own system; revised and updated Woodshop Dust Control, 2nd ed.
Wood chips and sawdust in the woodshop are not just a
nuisance -- they can also present a significant health hazard.
But the good news is that this completely revised, color
edition of Woodshop Dust Control provides all the
information you need to protect yourself from wood dust.
Sandor Nagyszalanczy presents a complete overview of solutions
to woodshop dust problems -- including up-to-date information
on the latest products. Sandor covers everything from simple,
inexpensive shop vacuums and portable collectors to full-blown
central dust collection systems with cyclic pre-separators.
You’ll learn how to protect yourself from respirable wood
dust using masks, respirators, and air-filtration devices.
You’ll also discover ways to control dust and capture the
mountains of sawdust produced by portable power tools and
stationary machines. When it’s helpful, Sandor uses charts
and graphs to illustrate the information. With the advice in
this book, you’ll get practical information on designing,
building and installing a system that’s right for your shop.
"Takes a comprehensive look at dust control issues
and solutions for small-shop woodworkers…a thorough guide to
matching a shop’s needs to available solutions."
-- Woodshop News
Softcover, 8 x 10 in., 208 pages, with color photos and
drawings
Published 2002, ISBN 1-56158-499-1, # 070611 |  |
| Making Workbenches | | Your workbench is one of the most important tools in your shop. Here are different types you can build for your shop. Making Workbenches
By: Sam Allen
'' A workbench isn't simply a table or surface for
assembling work--it's a tool that must itself work
actively along with the person using it....Explore the
common materials used to make workbenches, the basic
construction methods, and several traditional bench
designs, including a joiner's bench and a classic
Scandinavian-style cabinetmaker's bench....instructions
and plans for...a number of bench accessories such as
drawers and storage bases, hold-downs, bench hooks, a shop
stool, and a carver's screw....A useful primer for
woodworkers ready to tackle construction of their first
serious workbench....'' --Woodshop News. '' . . . be a
very fine reference source . . . . a wide variety of
design Options . . . . valuable . . . .'' --Fine Tool
Journal.
160 pages, 339 b/w illus., 8 x 10. Soft cover |  |
| Setting Up Your Own Woodworking Shop | | Complete plans & details for building the perfect shop. Includes several design layouts on all skill levels. Setting Up Your Own Woodworking Shop
By: Bill Stankus
Special hints and suggestions for locating outlets,
optimal lighting, placing tools properly, dust collection,
ventilation, safety, tool selection, bench design, more.
'' Those who spend any serious time breathing sawdust will
glean something from Stankus....If you're seeking to
expand the workshop, or just starting one up, Stankus'll
steer you right....'' --Booklist. '' Concise and
focused....with an eye toward economy and environmental
concern....exciting and useful volume....Recommended.'' --LJ.
192 pages, 318 b/w illus., 8 x 10. Soft cover |  |
| The Workshop Book |
| Scott Landis takes a systematic approach to common problems The Workshop Book
by Scott Landis
Hardcover
Scott Landis takes a systematic approach to common
problems such as storage for tools, lumber and supplies;
heat, light and electricity; where to put benches and
machines; dust collection and personal safety. Best of
all, this book shows woodworkers how to create a
woodworking sanctuary in any space they can afford.
'' For the woodworker planning, or even considering
building a workshop, this should be the first book to
consult before plunging into construction.''
--Booklist
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