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WOODTURNING | 77 Dick Sing ReTurns: Unique and Unusual Pens from the Wood Lathe • Dick Sing • How to make high quality, beautiful pens and pencils— keepsakes, great gifts, and something to make the turner proud. More than 260 photographs and de- tailed instructions cover more than a dozen varia- tions, with information on the special equipment to make pen turning easier and improve the quality. A gallery of pens provides inspiration for variety and creativity. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 270 color photos, gallery • 64 pp • 978-0-7643-0359- 3 • PB • $14.99 / £13.99 / 19.99 CAD Mini Lathe Magic: Big Projects from a Small Lathe • Ron Hampton • With clear, concise in- structions and 345 detailed photos, Ron Hamp- ton takes the reader through every step required to turn and finish works of art from wood on the mini-lathe. Eight separate projects include a gob- let, mushrooms, bowls, and pots. A gallery of other designs is provided for inspiration. This book is perfect for the beginning and intermediate wood turner. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 345 col- or photos • 64 pp • 978-0-7643-1614-2 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD Multi-Axis Spindle Turning: A Systemat- ic Exploration • Barbara Dill • This approach makes a confusing topic understandable, opening an exciting area to turners. With this strategy for understanding the concepts and the many options available to create unique forms, any turner can ex- plore the possibilities. Hundreds of helpful photos and diagrams make this a welcome reference. • 7" × 10" (178 × 254 mm) • 340 color photos and illustrations • 128 pp • 978-0-7643-5534-9 • HC • $29.99 / £27.99 / 42.99 CAD New Woodturning Techniques and Projects: Advanced Level • Helga Becker, Richard Beck- er • For advanced level woodturners, this book offers skills, projects, and inspiration. Ten turning techniques allow experts to expand their skills. 18 projects with complete instructions offer useful tool fabrication and chucking solutions. A gallery section provides additional inspiration. • 9" × 10" (229 × 254 mm) • 449 color images • 208 pp • 978-0-7643-5018-4 • HC • $34.99 / £31.99 / 48.99 CAD Pens From the Wood Lathe • Dick Sing • Pens and pencils made at the wood lathe are becom- ing 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 reference for the field. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 273 photos • 64 pp • 978-0-88740-939-4 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD Projects for the Mini Lathe • Dick Sing • Step-by-step instructions show woodturners how to make small decorative magnets, bolo tie slides with matching earrings, switch knobs that attach to lamps, and handy little brushes. Dick illustrates techniques for holding your work piece, the use of concentric and offset inlays, and how to add em- bellishments like beads, contours, chatterwork, and captive rings. These are small projects that are big on fun and flair. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 270 color photos • 64 pp • 978-0-7643-1462-9 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD Segmented Bowls for the Beginning Turner • Don Jovag • This book is designed for beginning wood turners ready to turn segmented bowls and platters. Each step of the process is explained in both straightforward instructions and more than 200 photos and patterns. The complex process of cutting segments and arranging them in a design is simplified with the techniques described in this book. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 200 color & 13 b/w photos • 80 pp • 978-0-7643-4165-6 • PB • $19.99 / £18.99 / 28.99 CAD Segmented Wood Turning • William Smith • Includes information on wood selection and preparation, jigs, glue, turning tools, finishes, and advanced techniques for making vases, boxes, and sculptural pieces • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 186 color photos • 64 pp • 978-0-7643-1601-2 • PB • $14.99 / £13.99 / 19.99 CAD A Turner's Guide to Veneer Inlays • Ron Hampton • More than 300 detailed color photos illustrate the step-by-step instructions to applying veneer inlays to turned wooden objects, including a box lid, a bowl or platter base, a bowl top, and the edge band around a tall glass vase. Also includ- ed are safety instructions, a complete tool list, and an inventory of turned wooden shapes and veneer inlays required. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 303 color photos • 64 pp • 978-0-7643-1611-1 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD Turning Bowls • Dick Sing • Step-by-step in- structions illustrate turning techniques for a variety of bowls, including a dramatic “natural top” bowl. Learn how to prepare the wood, rough out a bowl before drying, and select the most appropriate equipment and tools. All necessary sanding and finishing techniques are also covered. Hone your woodturning skills while producing elegant bowls you’ll be proud of. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 302 color photos • 80 pp • 978-0-7643-1795-8 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD Turning Boxes with Friction-Fitted Lids • Bill Bowers • An informative book designed for beginning and intermediate turners. Bill Bowers leads this step-by-step workshop for constructing the classic cylinder box and variants with embel- lishments, and the classic capsule box and variants with chatter tool work. With 300 color photos, each step is clearly described and illustrated. A photo gallery provides more ideas for new turned box styles. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 300 color photos • 64 pp • 978-0-7643-3027-8 • PB • $14.99 / £13.99 / 19.99 CAD Turning Boxes with Threaded Lids • Bill Bowers • A step-by-step guide for turning six somewhat complicated, cleverly designed thread- ed-lid boxes. Four techniques of hand thread chasing are described, so readers are ready for any circumstance. The use of a rose engine lathe is demonstrated to place ornamental designs on many of the pieces. A photo gallery displays many variations. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 290 color photos • 80 pp • 978-0-7643-3131-2 • PB • $16.99 / £15.99 / 23.99 CAD Turning Candlesticks • Mike Cripps • Make a handsome, traditional candlestick and an imagina- tive three-section candlestick turned from a single log. More than 230 color photographs taken from the turner’s perspective illustrate the instructions. In addition, there is an instructive introductory text that presents all of the basic wood turning tools and techniques for beginners. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 230+ color photos, 2 patterns • 64 pp • 978-0-7643-0469-9 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD Turning Goblets • Mike Cripps • All the wood turning steps necessary to create a variety of beau- tiful wooden goblets. Patterns for eight different goblet bowl and foot shapes are provided. Includes discussion of basic turning tools, techniques, safety tips, and a gallery. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 263 color photos, 16 patterns • 64 pp • 978-0- 7643-0033-2 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD Turning Humidors with Dick Sing • Dick Sing • Detailed instructions on the design, turning, and finishing of this distinctive humidor. Helpful hints and practical advice useful to woodturners of all levels are provided with more than 180 color pho- tographs illustrating each step. Details presented on the construction of the humidor, and on the proper lining materials and equipment necessary to maintain optimal humidity level. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 180+ color photos, 1 pattern • 64 pp • 978-0-7643-0457-6 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD Turning Modified Slimline Pens: Beyond the Basics • Don Ward • Learn how to make unique pen designs using the Slimline pen kit and its strongest attributes with clear, step-by-step in- structions and 291 clear color photos. These Slim- line pens have unique and clever designs, incorpo- rating accent rings of various materials along with rifle shells and arrow shafts. Dying techniques and finishes made from cyanoacrylate glue and boiled linseed oil are included. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 291 color photos • 96 pp • 978-0-7643- 4169-4 • PB • $19.99 / £18.99 / 28.99 CAD Turning Natural Edge Bowls • Bernard Hohl- feld • 214 photos and concise text teach readers every step necessary to create beautiful natural edge bowls. Begin with wood grain orientation on the lathe and preparing the wood blank, then explore rough turning, shaping, balance, coring, and final turning. Also includes decoration beyond turning and surface treatments such as burning, carving, piercing, and finishing. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 214 color photos • 80 pp • 978-0- 7643-3562-4 • PB • $19.99 / £18.99 / 28.99 CAD Turning Ornaments and Eggs • Dick Sing • Dick Sing shares his techniques for creating awe inspiring wooden ornaments and eggs. Learn how to choose woods for your ornament, hollow out a globe, craft a delicate spindle, and even add a captive ring. Follow along as Dick uses a template, special chuck, and homemade mandrel to help you turn eggs you can be proud of. Also features tools and methods for signing your completed projects. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 187 color photos • 64 pp • 978-0-7643-1463-6 • PB • $14.99 / £13.99 / 19.99 CAD Turning Pens and Desk Accessories • Mike Cripps • Every step necessary to create elegant pens (fountain and ball point alike) in turned hard- wood. Each step is illustrated from the turner’s perspective with detailed color photographs. Addi- tional instructions are provided for creating desk accessories, including letter openers and magni- fying glasses with beautiful hardwood handles. A gallery highlights the finished products. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 221 color photos • 64 pp • 978-0-7643-0051-6 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD Turning Segmented Lamps • Ralph S. Buck- land • Learn how to turn beautiful wooden lamps made from segments assembled from small pieces of wood. From fundamental skills to advanced, Ralph Buckland takes you step-by-step through seventeen stunning segmented lamp projects with photos and detailed diagrams that show exact dimensions for segments, thicknesses, and ring diameters. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 240+ images & diagrams • 144 pp • 978-0-7643-3795- 6 • PB • $29.99 / £27.99 / 42.99 CAD Turning Threaded Boxes • John Swanson • Text written with and photography by Jeffrey B. Snyder. Every step necessary to create beautiful turned wooden boxes with threaded lids. Accompanying the detailed text are more than 250 color photo- graphs showing every technique and tool used. A box layout table is also provided. Once the box has been turned on the lathe and successfully thread- ed, instructions for adding a lustrous, durable finish are provided. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 256 color photos • 64 pp • 978-0-7643-0743-0 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD