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1	Tauntons Comp Illus GT Turning more books like this by Richard Raffan add to wishlist Features step-by-step descriptions for an abundance of wood turning techniques, including both spindle and faceplate methods. Over 900 colour photos accompany detailed, hands-on instructions for turning wood, including how to use lathes, turning tools and materials, chucks, as well as sharpening tools. Australian author. see all copies from $13.79! new only from $26.40! \| SVS
2	Ellsworth on Woodturning: How a Master Creates Bowls, Pots, and Vessels more books like this by David Ellsworth add to wishlist This is the first complete reference from David Ellsworth, the 'grandfather' of the contemporary wood art movement. And never before has he provided everything woodworkers and artists need to know to replicate his highly evolved techniques and signature style. Step-by-step directions and crisp, absorbing photographs show exactly how Ellsworth ... see all copies from $17.39! new only from $17.39! \| SVS
3	Woodturning: A Foundation Course more books like this by Keith Rowley add to wishlist An introduction to the art of woodturning. It covers: understanding trees and timber; selecting lathes and tools; basic techniques of between-centres and faceplate turning; and step-by-step instructions for 12 projects. At the core of the method are six "laws of woodturning". see all copies from $4.97! new only from $10.39! \| SVS
4	Learn to Turn: A Beginner's Guide to Woodturning from Start to Finish more books like this by Barry Gross add to wishlist Written for true beginners, this approachable and enjoyable instructional guide teaches the art of turning. Readers receive advice on every step of the turning process, including selecting the right lathe, basic safety and woodshop set-up, an overview of the proper tools and how to use them, and the basics on sharpening, sanding, and finishing. ... see all copies from $7.80! new only from $8.48! \| SVS
5	Lathes & Turning Techniques more books like this by Fine Woodworking (Editor) add to wishlist Expert turners detail the fine points of lathe work in this text, and provide a wealth of turning techniques. see all copies from $5.45! new only from $9.67! \| first editions \| SVS
6	The Amateur's Lathe more books like this by Lawrence H. Sparey add to wishlist This is a course of instruction which embraces almost every process that can be accomplished with the small lathe, including information on tools, accessories and costs. The amateur's problems are tackled in a practical manner, showing how the model engineer or small industrial user can perform a variety of operations usually requiring a whole ... see all copies from $10.63! new only from $10.63! \| first editions
7	Turning Wood W/Richard Raffan more books like this by Richard Raffan add to wishlist This revision of the classic Turning Wood with Richard Raffan is the definitive primer on the art of turning. With new techniques and up-to-date information on tools, this book is a must for any woodworker. Turning expert Richard Raffan's easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step illustrations make this accessible to any level of woodturner. ... see all copies from $5.36! new only from $5.36! \| SVS
8	Carving on Turning more books like this by Chris Pye add to wishlist An illustrated guide to new approaches to woodturning and carving. Three basic chapters are followed by 12 illustrated projects covering decorative marks, lettering, low-relief and pierced-relief carving, working in the round and shaping. Advice is given on tools and how to sharpen them. see all copies from $13.92! new only from $14.61! \| SVS
9	To Turn the Perfect Wooden Bowl: The Lifelong Quest of Bob Stocksdale more books like this by Ron Roszkiewicz, Sam Maloof (Preface by) add to wishlist 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. Stocksdale's lifelong quest for the perfect bowl is chronicled, while select step-by-step, how-to tips ... see all copies from $14.61! new only from $14.61! \| SVS
10	Hand or Simple Turning: Principles and Practice more books like this by John Jacob Holtzapffel add to wishlist Great Victorian classic offers full coverage of basic lathe techniques. Projects include billiard ball, egg cups, ash trays, vases, more. First paperback reprint. 800 illustrations. see all copies from $4.72! new only from $11.82! \| SVS
11 view cover	Decorating Turned Wood: The Maker's Eye more books like this by Michael O'Donnell, Liz O'Donnell add to wishlist This sumptuous book brings a new dimension to woodturning. Working with native sycamore and beech, rather than strongly coloured exotic timbers, inspired Liz and Michael O'Donnell to explore unusual ways of adding colour and character to their work. The range of techniques used is impressive: Carving * Routering * Inlay * * Staining with water ... see all copies from $10.75! new only from $10.75! \| SVS
12 view cover	Turning Boxes W/Richard Raffan more books like this by Richard Raffan add to wishlist Improved with colour photography and a friendlier design, this classic book takes on new life. Detailed information on all aspects of turning boxes, from cutting & seasoning the wood to finishing the piece, and easy to follow examples make it easy for any woodworker to learn how to turn a box. The book begins with basic design considerations and ... see all copies from $4.50! new only from $4.50! \| SVS
13	Pens from the Wood Lathe: Step-By-Step Instructions for the Wood Turner more books like this by Dick Sing add to wishlist Pens and pencils made at the wood lathe are becoming increasingly popular. This book explains the techniques with 273 step-by-step color photos and helpful text covering 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 ... see all copies from $6.53! new only from $10.36!
14 view cover	Turning Bowls W/Richard Raffan more books like this by Richard Raffan add to wishlist The world's pre-eminent woodturning teacher provides everything you need to know about turning bowls on the lathe. From wood selection and design advice to surface embellishment and finishing techniques, the detailed text and step-by-step photographs are completely inspiring. This book is for all levels of woodturners, from beginners and students ... see all copies from $10.16! new only from $10.16! \| SVS
15 view cover	The Art of Turned Bowls: Designing Bowls with a World-Class Turner more books like this by Richard Raffan add to wishlist 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. Practical, informative, and undeniably inspiring, this title also explores form and developing profiles. Along with a good lathe and a reliable set of tools, "The Art of Turned Bowls" ... see all copies from $16.52! new only from $16.52! \| SVS
16 view cover	Intermediate Woodturning Projects: The Best from Woodturning Magazine more books like this by Guild of Master Craftsman add to wishlist This is a compilation of ideas and projects for the woodturner. There are 29 projects, each with detailed instructions, photographs and line drawings, tips and hints. The projects include a long-handled spoon and a natural-edged clock, jewellery boxes, book ends and a towel rail. see all copies from $6.03! new only from $7.99!
17 view cover	Turning Pens and Pencils more books like this by Kip Christensen, Rex Burningham, Dale Nish (Foreword by) add to wishlist A guide to turning pens and pencils, a popular aspect of woodturning. Through step-by-step text and clear photography, the authors describe the history, techniques and projects, plus various ways of approaching the task, allowing the reader to select the best procedure for the equipment available and to work according to their desired scale of ... see all copies from $9.00! new only from $9.69! \| SVS
18 view cover	Useful Woodturning Projects: The Best from Woodturning Magazine more books like this by Guild of Master Craftsman, Woodturning Magazine add to wishlist A project book for those seeking a varied range of ideas for things to make on the lathe. Included are articles from out-of-print issues of "Woodturning" magazine. 29 illustrated projects are featured with additional tips and hints. Projects include: trays; bookends; lids; eggs; a three-tier tripod table; vases; bird house; knobs and handles; ... see all copies from $7.82! new only from $83.94!
19 view cover	Turning Projects more books like this by Raffan add to wishlist This provides step-by-step instructions for 24 woodturning projects as well as ideas for dozens more. The projects range from the simple to the complex, but in addition to making useful objects readers are encouraged to build skills in woodturning. Although teaching basic skills is not a primary objective of this book - readers are referred to the ... see all copies from $2.53! new only from $16.62! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Woodturning in miniature more books like this by Ian Wilkie, Nina Wilkie add to wishlist Woodturning in Miniature introduces the techniques and equipment required to turn small objects accurately and with precision for a range of models, crafts and projects, and covers a wide range of items from clock finials though to jewellery and dolls house saucepans. Early chapters cover the lathe and equipment, and discuss various ways of ... see all copies from $7.30! new only from $8.00!
21 view cover	Spindle Turning more books like this by Workworking Fine, Fine Woodworking (Editor) add to wishlist This text offers advice and tips volunteered by expert spindle turning craftsmen, and also demonstrates how to achieve the look of turned wood without a lathe. see all copies from $4.86! new only from $4.86! \| SVS
22 view cover	Fundamentals of Woodturning more books like this by Mike Darlow add to wishlist 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 maximise the fun and enjoyment of this craft. With the latest information on techniques, tools, machinery and safety, plus many professional tips and secrets, ... see all copies from $14.61! new only from $14.61! \| first editions
23 view cover	Classic Woodturning Projects with Bonnie Klein: 12 Skill-Building Designs more books like this by Bonnie Klein add to wishlist Covering all aspects of wood-turning, this manual features 20 practical projects with tips and techniques that can be used on both the mini and full-size lathe. Combining introductory and advanced projects - such as surface treatments and creating pens - with tips on how to avoid common, costly mistakes, readers will find themselves quickly ... see all copies from $8.79! new only from $8.79! \| SVS
24 view cover	Woodturning a Fresh Approach more books like this by Robert Chapman, David Ellsworth (Foreword by) add to wishlist A study of hollow turning, box-making and bowl-turning techniques. It covers all aspects of woodturning, including advice on laying out and equipping the workshop, tools and machinery, and obtaining and converting timber. Over 100 examples of the author's designs are illustrated. see all copies from $8.05! new only from $9.69! \| SVS
25	The Principles and Practice of Ornamental or Complex Turning: With a New Introd. by Robert Austin more books like this by John Jacob Holtzapffel add to wishlist see all copies from $34.44! first editions

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	Turning Wood with Richard Raffan by Richard Faffan, Richard Raffan see all from $3.69! new only from $54.81!
	200 Original Shop AIDS & Jigs for Woodworkers by Rosario Capotosto see all from $2.99! new only from $9.64!
	Turning Boxes by Richard Raffan see all from $3.78! new only from $3.78!
	Old Ways of Working Wood by Alex W. Bealer see all from $6.95! new only from $8.22!
	Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Working with Wood by Andy Rae see all from $8.78! new only from $8.78!
	Dick Sing Returns: Unique and Unusual Pens from the Wood Lathe by Dicksing, Dick Sing see all from $11.53! new only from $11.96!