Taunton Press

In 1893 Professor Louis Hoffmann published a book, entitled PUZZLES OLD AND NEW. John has adapted some of these puzzles and, thanks to present availability of imported hardwoods, has improved them...

Woodturning, a form of woodworking where the wood is moving while a stationary tool is used to cut and shape it, is capturing the attention of crafters near and far. Contemporary Woodturning, a...

Segmented turning, turning an object from a glued-up blank, allows turners to design and create patterns and visual effects in turned pieces. In addition to design skills, segmented turning demands...

Small-scale turning is one of the most exciting challenges available to the woodturner and offers a vast range of possibilities, from small vases and boxes to scale models of furniture and machinery...

This beautiful volume from Richard Raffan is dedicated to the art of creating aesthetic forms in your turned bowls. More about design than about technique, the book displays a wide range of bowls by...

The worlds pre-eminent woodturning teacher provides everything you need to know to turn bowls. Richard Raffan draws upon his 30 plus years of experience to lead you through the key elements from...

An inspiring introduction to the art of turning bowls and goblets from freshly felled, unseasoned wood. There is information on how to harvest and store timber, how to cut it into workable sizes and...

Finally, just what wood turners and crafters have always wanted: Turning Salt and Pepper Shakers and Mills: a complete book dedicated to turning these household necessities into small works of art...

A guide to different woods catering specifically to turners. Fifty turning woods from around the world are described in detail and illustrate varieties of grain and figure. Another 100 woods are...

The perfect first step. This handy book and DVD set are all you need to get started with the rewarding craft of woodturning. Pop on the DVD to see the techniques in action, or pick up the book for...

Woodturning enthusiasts looking to advance their skills will delight in this collection of 50 challenging and diverse projects. Some of the featured designs include boxes: cylindrical, diabolo and...