Elliptical Turning: An Introduction Contributor(s): Springett, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 156523409X ISBN-13: 9781565234093 Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing OUR PRICE: $21.21 Product Type: DVD-Video Published: April 2009 Annotation: Tackling an often confounding trick of the trade, this visual guide to elliptical turning demonstrates in great detail how to create an oval frame with a molded edge. Woodworkers of all levels will also learn turning techniques to create their own stunning pieces. Specific instructions on how to build a simple homemade chuck to fit the lathe arms woodworkers with all the skills they need to turn fascinating pieces. |
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BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Woodwork - General |
Dewey: 684.083 |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.4" W x 7.4" (0.20 lbs) |
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Publisher Description: Presented by David Springett If you have ever wondered how that little gem of an oval picture frame or beautiful oval dish was made, speculate no more. With Elliptical Turning - An Introduction, you will learn turning techniques to create your own stunning pieces. David Springett, the master of the seemingly inexplicable, demonstrates in detail how to create an oval frame with a molded edge. With practice, the easy-to-master techniques will lead you to the creation of superb elliptical frames, dishes, and boxes. You'll learn how to build a simple homemade chuck to fit your lathe, enabling you to turn these fascinating pieces. Marvel at the intricacy of Springett's work and study Elliptical Turning - An Introduction, and soon friends will marvel at your work too David has been a professional woodturner for more than 20 years. His other instructional DVDs on woodturning include Woodturning Wizardry. Also Available: Woodturning Wizardry Book, 192 pages] Woodturning Wizardry DVD, 2 hours] |
Contributor Bio(s): Springett, David: - David Springett's interest in turning began when he was a woodwork teacher. By reading every one of the few books then available, by practising, experimenting and persevering, he slowly improved his skills. David and his wife Christine successfully ran the British College of Lace, providing lacemaking courses and producing videos and books. They became experts in the identification and classification of nineteenth-century East Midland lace bobbins and their makers. The results of their research provided the basis for their book Success to the Lace Pillow, which is used by auction houses as the authority on this subject. At the end of a working day, spent turning highly decorated lace bobbins in the traditional English style, David would allow himself the relaxation of experimental turning. From this developed his fascination with the apparently impossible and somewhat improbable in turned wood. This led him to the discoveries featured in this book, and in his equally intriguing Adventures in Woodturning. He is on the Register of Professional Turners maintained by the Worshipful Company of Turners of London. David Springett is the author of Adventures in Woodturning, Turning Lace Bobbins, and Woodturning Trickery. |