Synopses & Reviews
Fifty projects, showcasing an incredible richness of shapes and styles, will appeal to turners who have mastered the basics and long to expand their range of techniques. Among the highlights: graceful teardrop, Japanese lantern, skep or beehive, onion-top, and Mosque boxes. Each design comes with a working drawing (usually full-size) and color photographs. Bonus: a gallery of works by leading turners.
Synopsis
50 projects, showcasing an incredible richness of shapes and styles, will appeal to turners who have mastered the basics and long to expand their range of techniques. They use a variety of native and exotic woods, and make the most of striking colors and grain patterns. Among the highlights: graceful teardrop, Japanese lantern, skep or beehive, onion-top, and Mosque boxes. Each design comes with a working drawing (usually full-size) and color photographs. "Bonus: a gallery of works by leading turners!
Synopsis
Fifty projects, showcasing incredible shapes and styles, will appeal to turners who have mastered the basics and long to expand their range of techniques. Using native and exotic woods, and making the most of striking colors and grain patterns, highlights include: graceful teardrop, Japanese lantern, skep or beehive, and Mosque boxes. Each design comes with a working drawing (usually full-size) and color photographs. "Bonus: a gallery of works by leading turners. "Provide[s] a level of inspiration to the less experienced turner."--"Woodshop News. "Remarkable both for their beauty and for diverse design....Excellent ...should be part of public library woodworking collections."--"Library Journal. "If you enjoy working on a wood-turning lathe, the book belongs in your personal library."--"The Woodworker's Gazette.
Synopsis
Fifty projects, showcasing an incredible richness of shapes and styles, will appeal to turners who have mastered the basics and long to expand their range of techniques. Among the highlights: graceful teardrop, Japanese lantern, skep or beehive, onion-top, and Mosque boxes. Each design comes with a working drawing (usually full-size) and color photographs. Bonus: a gallery of works by leading turners.
Fifty projects, showcasing an incredible richness of shapes and styles, will appeal to turners who have mastered the basics and long to expand their range of techniques. Among the highlights: graceful teardrop, Japanese lantern, skep or beehive, onion-top, and mosque boxes. Each design comes with a working drawing (usually full-size) and color photographs. Bonus: a gallery of works by leading turners.
Synopsis
Small boxes are amongst the most attractive and marketable of all turned items. Stott offers 50 projects to practised turners looking for creative ideas to help develop their abilities, using both native and exotic timbers to maximise the striking colours and grain patterns available. Further inspiration is provided by other leading turners including Allan Batty, Kip Christensen, and Ray Key.