The fine art of fine woodturning : projects & inspiration for every turner

woodturners Eager To Reach The Next Skill Level Will Find This Guide Invaluable! Anyone Who Can Do Spindle Turning, And Form Open Bowls And Lidded Boxes, Will Move On To Even Finer Things With These Hints On Sanding, Finishing, Indexing, And Designing, As Well As Techniques For Crafting 33 Fabulous Items. Here’s Everything Needed To Turn Novices Into Master Turners On The Lathe—including Easy-to-follow And Detailed Dimensional Drawings For Each Project. Enjoy Working On A Thread Dispenser With A Hidden Drawer, Tall Handled Urn With A Lovely Lightness And Fragility, Music Box With A Carved Ballerina Doll, And Flying Bird Carousel. The Lively Personal Narration Accompanying Each Project Provides A Wealth Of Invaluable Information Gleaned From Years Of Experimentation. "Fine craftsman tips, skills, and projects for all woodturners. Hone your woodturning talents on thirty-three handsome projects.The Horse Carousel Music Box presents interesting turning, carving, and engineering challenges, while the thread dispenser illustrates how to incorporate a hidden drawer into the piece. And for insight into the design process, turn to the By The Numbers vessel which changed the way author and artist S. Gary Roberts approached creating a project. His guide will become as essential to you as a lathe"--Back cover