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Woodturning Evolution: Dynamic Projects for You to Make
Woodturning Evolution: Dynamic Projects for You to Make
by Nick Agar
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Two expert wood turners, Nick Agar and David Springett, have developed a radical new way to use narrow strips of wood (usually of little use to wood turners) to produce curvy, graceful, asymmetrical vessels. They offer their innovative methods and... (read more)

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Woodturning Spindle Projects: Easy-To-Follow Techniques for 18 Stunning Projects
Woodturning Spindle Projects: Easy-To-Follow Techniques for 18 Stunning Projects
by Alan Holtham
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This stunning book is full of practical advice for the amateur woodturner. The first section covers all aspects of the turning workshop—from tools and equipment required to finishing techniques, safety, and choosing wood. The second section... (read more)

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The Art of Turned Bowls: Designing Bowls with a World-Class Turner
The Art of Turned Bowls: Designing Bowls with a World-Class Turner
by Richard Raffan
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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... (read more)

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The Pen Turner's Bible: The Art of Creating Custom Pens
The Pen Turner's Bible: The Art of Creating Custom Pens
by Richard Kleinhenz
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Featuring more than 25 pen projects and using the latest hardware kits on the market, this helpful how-to book journeys from turning basic ballpoint pens to creating complex fountain pens. Beginning with a simple yet very elegant ballpoint, the steps in... (read more)

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Masters: Woodturning: Major Works by Leading Artists
Masters: Woodturning: Major Works by Leading Artists
by Jim Christiansen
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The lathe used to be a utilitarian tool only, but in the hands of todays artists woodturning has undergone a beautiful transformation. This stunning international collection showcases the work of 40 pioneering woodturners who have expanded the... (read more)

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Woodturning Design: Using Shape, Proportion, and Decoration
Woodturning Design: Using Shape, Proportion, and Decoration
by Derek Hayes
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Where does a design idea come from? And what does it take to bring it to life? This invaluable design reference for new and advanced woodturners alike answers these questions and more. In Woodturning Design, author Derek Hayes takes turners step-by-step... (read more)

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The Frugal Woodturner: Make and Modify All the Tools and Equipment You Need
The Frugal Woodturner: Make and Modify All the Tools and Equipment You Need
by Ernie Conover
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This comprehensive guide covers all the elements needed for setting up and maintaining a personal woodturning shop without breaking your budget. Providing the necessary knowledge for setting-up a woodturning shop at three different budget levels, this... (read more)

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Turning Salt & Pepper Shakers and Mills: 30 Projects for Turners of All Levels
Turning Salt & Pepper Shakers and Mills: 30 Projects for Turners of All Levels
by Chris West
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Please pass the salt! And pepper! This first ever book dedicated to turning salt and pepper shakers and mills will guide turners in creating small projects that are practical and beautiful, perfect for yourself or to give as a handmade gift. The 30 step-... (read more)

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Turning Wood with Richard Raffan
Turning Wood with Richard Raffan
by Richard Raffan
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This book is considered a primer for anyone who is interested in learning how to turn wood. This revised edition includes new techniques, up-to-date information on tools, and all the basics -- from the lathe to the techniques necessary to get started.... (read more)

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Woodturning Chessmen (Mike Darlow's Woodturning)
Woodturning Chessmen (Mike Darlow's Woodturning)
by Mike Darlow
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From the history of chess and turned chessman to the design behind each piece, this rich history provides invaluable insight into both the game of chess and the woodturning craft. Featuring a gorgeous gallery of chess sets and pieces, this... (read more)

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The Art of the Lathe: Award-Winning Designs
The Art of the Lathe: Award-Winning Designs
by Patrick Spielman
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“Spielman, one of the best known and most prolific woodworking authors...has created what may be the finest general book available on lathe-turning....[The book] consists of three general sections: Lathes and their uses; how-to projects from a... (read more)

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Woodturning Today: A Dramatic Evolution: Celebrating the American Association of Woodturners 25th Anniversary, 1986-2011
Woodturning Today: A Dramatic Evolution: Celebrating the American Association of Woodturners 25th Anniversary, 1986-2011
by John (edt) Kelsey
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Discover the Beauty of Wood Shaped by the Hands of a Community When it comes to the many traditional methods of working with wood, there's something very special about woodturning. Woodturning is easy to learn and quick to accomplish; with a few tools... (read more)

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The Fundamentals of Woodturning
The Fundamentals of Woodturning
by Mike Darlow
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Guiding novice and experienced woodworkers alike, this ultimate guide to the fine art of using the lathe to shape wood includes exercises and projects to develop the skills needed to maximize the fun and enjoyment of this craft. With the latest... (read more)

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Turning Natural Edge Bowls
Turning Natural Edge Bowls
by Bernard Hohlfeld
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The natural edge bowl is an example of how man and nature can work together to create beauty. With this book of 214 color photos and concise text, readers can learn to create a variety of natural edge bowls. Beginning with a discussion of wood grain... (read more)

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To Turn the Perfect Wooden Bowl: The Lifelong Quest of Bob Stocksdale
To Turn the Perfect Wooden Bowl: The Lifelong Quest of Bob Stocksdale
by Ron Roszkiewicz
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Written 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... (read more)

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Turning Segmented Lamps
Turning Segmented Lamps
by Ralph S. Buckland
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Take your lathe work outside the box and learn how to turn beautiful wooden lamps made from an infinite array of segments assembled from small pieces of wood. From fundamental skills to advanced, Ralph Buckland takes you through the techniques required... (read more)

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Ellsworth on Woodturning: How a Master Creates Bowls, Pots, and Vessels
Ellsworth on Woodturning: How a Master Creates Bowls, Pots, and Vessels
by David Ellsworth
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Using this first-ever book from an esteemed artist, woodworkers will learn how to replicate Ellsworth's turning techniques in their home workshops by following clear, easy-to-understand instructions from the "grandfather" of the... (read more)

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Tops: Making the Universal Toy
Tops: Making the Universal Toy
by Michael Cullen
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From 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... (read more)

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Turning threaded boxes
Turning threaded boxes
by John Swanson
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Every step necessary to create beautiful turned wooden boxes with threaded lids. Accompanying the precise and detailed text are over 250 color photographs, showing every technique and tool used. A box layout table is also provided. Once the box has been... (read more)

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Woodturning Wizardry
Woodturning Wizardry
by David Springett
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Get a one-piece arrow through an unbroken glass bottle, put a spiked star inside an unbroken cut, or -- even more mystifying -- put a sphere inside a sphere inside a sphere -- all out of wood! There are 20 delightful projects: delicate latticework... (read more)

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