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| I want to be able to work a piece of wood into an object that contributes something beautiful and useful to everyday life. Sam Maloof |
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Turned-Bowl Design Richard Raffan Unwin Hyman 1st 1987 This is the book woodturners have been waiting for? a provocative, in-depth examination of bowl design by a master turner. If you've read Turning Wood with Richard Raffan or watched Raffan's popular video workshop, you know how satisfying it is to turn a spectacular-looking bowl from beautifully colored, richly grained wood. But the sad truth is that color and grain don't last. In this book Raffan takes you a step further, and shows how to create bowl designs that will continue to delight your eye and hand long after the wood's color and grain have faded. Raffan covers all the steps, from selecting timber to polishing the finished piece. He starts by looking at the wood itself, then moves on to consider the essentials of good design: the external profile of the bowl, the internal form, balance, proportion and weight. You'll learn how to assess and refine the shape, decorate surfaces, analyze curves and more. Six pages of templates will help you get started, and a 16-page color photo gallery provides a wealth of design ideas. If you're a beginner, Raffan's practical and straightforward advice will help to demystify the art of turned-bowl design. If you're an experienced woodturner, his insights will free you to create an unlimited array of beautiful wooden bowls. About
the Author: Internationally acclaimed for both his turning and his teaching,ichard
Raffan has had his work displayed extensively throughout Australia, Europe
and the United States. His creations are included in numerous prestigious
collections, including the Australian National Collection and that of
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and Design Ray Key B T Batsford 1st 1985 Ray Key is one of Britain's most respected and successful wood turners. He sets out in detail here how to master the basics of the craft, and then, by explaining many design principles, shows how to take your work that important stage further. In a book that is both personal and instructive, he discusses the types of lathe that are commonly available and the ones he has used, other machinery necessary to help in the successful practice of woodturning (something not mentioned in most books on the subject), the hand tools required — with special emphasis on the development of high-speed steel tools, their benefits and disadvantages - chucks and accessories, general workshop advice, finishing methods and tips (some of which will be found a little unusual but highly useful). There are detailed and highly illustrated sections on the making of platters, boxes and bowls, finishing with some advanced projects designed to test and stretch the ability of those readers who have reached a higher standard of proficiency. Processes and techniques are illustrated, as well as examples of finished work by the author and a number of internationally-known woodturners that will provide inspiration for all those practising this fascinating craft. 121 black
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Blizzard's
Garden Woodwork
Richard Blizzard Ward Lock 1st 1996 Richard Blizzard has been designing and building garden projects for many years. The very best of these have now been brought together in this practical, easy-to-follow book — with attractive, money-saving ideas to liven up your garden. Blizzard's Garden Woodwork presents a portfolio of garden ideas. There are simple projects such as an oriental bird table, a mosaic herb planter and wildlife boxes which demonstrate basic woodworking skills, as well as more ambitious items including a hammock stand, barbecue trolley and storage bench. Projects such as a pergola and a poet's seat utilize the range of skills acquired throughout the book. Each project is illustrated with a colour photograph, line drawings and detailed cutting lists to take the reader through the construction methods step by step. There is also invaluable advice on materials, tools, preservatives and general woodworking techniques. This wonderful collection provides something for everyone. With Blizzard's Garden Woodwork both the complete novice and the experienced woodworker can construct all kinds of garden features and be delighted with the results. 4to. Mint in a Fine wrapper. 750 gms £12.50 |
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Traditional Furniture Maker David Bryant B T Batsford 1st 1990 Here is a collection of plans for those who have admired the examples of fine furniture displayed in the great country houses. As antiques, such pieces are beyond the pockets of most people, but David Bryant has compiled this collection of instructions, drawn from his own studies, for reproducing classic designs which represent the best of English and American furniture. Each piece is prefaced with the historical background of the house from whose collection it has been selected, together with information on the evolution of the design under discussion where appropriate. Detailed plans, cutting lists and construction information follow, enabling the reader who has mastered essential woodworking skills to make accurate copies of many types of furniture ranging from chairs and tables to a rocking cradle and four-post bed. The emphasis throughout is on practical designs that will suit modern houses, with pieces that can be matched together, including examples of Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Shaker work. David Bryant is a chartered engineer and experienced woodworker who has for many years specialised in the design of spinning and weaving equipment. His first book, Wheels and Looms, is also published by Batsford. He lives in Cheshire with his wife and two teenage children. Large 4to. Glazed pictorial boards in Fine condition.1235 gms. £15.00 |
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Making and Repairing Furniture - a visual guide Klaus Pracht B T Batsford 1st 1993 Fed up with wordy explanations that make building a kitchen cabinet seem like a reconstruction of the Eiffel Tower? This book has visual solutions to your practical problems. Divided into four parts, it illustrates furniture construction, joints, repair and restoration before offering an alternative approach to furniture conversion. Exploded diagrams and hands-on photographs demonstrate the essential techniques, covering a comprehensive array of modern and traditional furniture: •
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Complete Woodfinishing Ian Hosker Guild of Master Craftsman rep 1998 The art of woodfinishing can improve an uninspired piece of woodwork, but poor staining and polishing can equally ruin good craftsmanship. Because of this, woodfinishing has gained an air of mystery, and is often thought of as difficult to master, especially by students and amateur woodworkers. Woodfinishing is the complete guide to every kind of finish, traditional and modern: beginning with why we finish wood and the importance of good preparation, the book examines methods of darkening, lightening, colouring and enhancing wood. How to preserve and treat timber, and when and how to strip and restore finishes, both interior and exterior, are all explained clearly and fully. The straightforward, common-sense text is based upon years of professional and teaching experience, and is backed up by 136 colour and black-and-white photographs and nearly 50 line drawings. There are step-by-step instructions for woodfinishing techniques in words and pictures, and checklists for identifying and improving finishes are included. As Ian Hosker says: `I hope that this book goes some way towards dispelling the mystique that surrounds woodfinishing, and helps you develop your skills.' C 0 N T E N T S The Right Finish for the Job : Power Sanding : Health and Safety Surface Preparation : Staining and Bleaching : Wax and Oil Polishing French Polishing : Varnishes : Modern Synthetic Lacquers Colouring : Finishing Turned Work : Protecting Timber A Guide to Refinishing : Painted Finishes : Limed Oak Recipes for Finishes 4to paperback 168 pages in Fine condition. 525 gms £6.50 |
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