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. In some cases he has made them even more difficult to...

Perfect for turners and crafters of all abilities. The Complete Guide to Turning Pens & Pencils lives up to its name. Here's everything you need, even if you're just starting out, to craft your own custom-made writing instruments. Build your turning...

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 clearly illustrated guide for woodworkers of all skill...

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 precise woodworking and turning skills. In Segmented...

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 book tells you all you need to know in order to...

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 a host of experienced turners with analysis that will...

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 planning to completion. With the help of detailed text and...

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 how to make best use of the grain. O'Donnell also gives...

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. Written by veteran turner Chris West of the UK, it is...

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 considered more briefly for identification. Baker gives...

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 instruction and ideas wherever you are. Perfect for...

If you ever wondered how accomplished turners uncover the designs concealed within raw wood, you'll find the answers and so much more in Woodturning Design. This handsome book offers a revealing look into the design process that will inspire, guide, and...

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 clamshell; bowls: round-bottom, flared and winged; and...

Internationally recognized as the definitive introduction to woodturning, this expanded and fully updated edition contains seven new projects, an entirely new section on bandsaws and drill presses, and important information on the latest equipment. An...

A book for the serious woodturner, which concentrates on the quality of turning designs while retaining the element of sheer enjoyment that is at the heart of the craft. Lavishly illustrated with full and clear line drawings. Awarded the Certificate of...