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Books (59)

DVDs (103)

Cover	ID	Item title	Item author	Item type
	B01	Basic Bowl Turning With Judy Ditmer (Schiffer Pub Ltd)	Judy Ditmer	Books Book (Paperback) 64 pages
In this full color, beautiful new work, Judy Ditmer shares her extensive knowledge of bowl turning with the novice turner. Beginning with the preparation and seasoning of the bowl blank, Judy takes the turner step-by-step through the finished product. Along the way she covers the proper use of tools, design considerations, and safety considerations for the turner. The techniques she shares will have an immediate impact on the readers understanding and practice of woodturning. While addressed particularly to those who are new to turning, Judy's years of experience come through and will be valuable to turners of all levels. The project in the book is a beautiful salad bowl. Step-by-step photographs cover the process from beginning to end, including the construction of necessary jigs for the lathe. A gallery will spark the imagination of the reader and begin to reveal the possibilities of turning. , 250+ color photos, 8 1/2" x 11"
	B02	Turning Wooden Jewelry (Schiffer Book for Woodworkers) (Schiffer Pub Ltd)	Judy Ditmer	Books Book (Paperback) 64 pages
Nationally recognized woodturner Judy Ditmer shares her techniques for making beautiful, fanciful jewelry on the wood lathe. Beginning with the turning of tiny "bowls" by hand from a variety of wood, she then cuts and sands them into various shapes, producing graceful compound curved edges and surfaces. They are finished and assembled with findings, wires, and beads of silver, glass, or stone. The result is beautiful, unique jewelry. Judy takes the turner step-by-step through the process of creating this wearable art form. Each step is illustrated with a color photograph and captioned in a concise and informative way. Novice and experienced turners alike will enjoy and profit from her insights and secrets. An extensive gallery of finished works, touches upon the infinite varieties of forms and combinations this jewelry can take.
	B03	Lathes & Turning Techniques (Best of Fine Woodworking) (Taunton Press) 1991	Fine Woodworking	Books Book (Paperback) 128 pages
Expert turners detail the fine points of lathe work in this text, and provide a wealth of turning techniques.
	B04	The Practical Woodturner (HarperCollins Publishers Ltd)	F. Pain	Books Book (Paperback) 176 pages
The text is well written and an easy read. The book contains very clear descriptions of how to sharpen and use the various types of wood turning tools.
	B05	Practical Designs for Wood Turning (HarperCollins Publishers)	Roland Seale	Books Book (Paperback) 176 pages
Chapters include: Handles and knobs, kitchen accessories, candlestick and table lamps, clock and barometer cases, bowls and dishes, built-up-bowls…. Dated 1971, hardback book includes 152 pages with many diagrams.
	B06	Enter the World of Lathe-turned Objects (York Graphic Services for the Wood Turning Center)	Albert; Hagen, Susan; Gotwald, Judy; Randall, Judson (editor) LeCoff	Books Book (Paperback) 143 pages
The first complete catalogue of the Wood Turning Center’s permanent collection. This 146-page, full-color book shows over 180 lathe-turned objects by over 100 international artists and includes descriptions of the objects and information about the artists.
	B07	Turned Boxes: 50 Designs (Guild of Master Craftsman)	Chris Stott	Books Book (Paperback) 192 pages
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.
	B08	Bert Marsh: Woodturner (Guild of Master Craftsman)	Bert Marsh	Books Book (Paperback) 160 pages
Enter a narrated photo album of Bert Marsh's life and get a rare glimpse of how a master woodturner is made. Captioned full-color photos scattered throughout the text illustrate the steps he took to tap his true talent, while two galleries of his works will delight and inspire you. Many different woodturning techniques are explored.
	B09	Fun at the Lathe (Guild of Master Craftsman) (Sterling Pub Co Inc)	R. C. Bell	Books Book (Paperback) 138 pages
This text brings together 30 of the author's projects originally published in "Woodturning" magazine, with the addition of an introduction on the tools, techniques and equipment required. Each project is a game you can play - with full rules and a brief history.
	B10	Turning Goblets (Schiffer Pub Ltd)	Jeffrey B. Snyder, Mike Cripps	Books Book (Paperback) 64 pages
Talented turner and teacher Michael Cripps guides the reader through all the wood turning steps necessary to create a variety of beautiful wood goblets. Spindle and bowl turning techniques necessary to complete each project are discussed in detail. Each step is clearly described and illustrated with full color photographs taken from the wood turner's point of view. Patterns for eight different goblet bowl and foot shapes are provided, allowing each woodturner to mix and match them to create unique goblets all their own. A no-nonsense discussion of basic turning tools, techniques, and safety tips round out this invaluable text. A gallery shows the finished projects and a variety of other possibilities to fire the imagination. These projects create wonderful results for wood turners, from beginners to experts., 263 color photos, 16 patterns, 8 1/2" x 11"