Turning Projects

Arts & Photography

Raffan, Richard

Architecture

Chrysalis Books

Turning is a special brand of woodworking. Using only a lathe and a few cutting tools, you can shape pieces of wood from your own backyard into delicate pieces of sculpture or practical, household objects. In this book, Richard Raffan tells you everything you need to know to get started. Along with his tips on selecting and modifying your lathe, Raffan explains how to set up a safe and efficient workshop. You'll learn what to look for in the four basic types of cutting tools - gouges, chisels, scrapers and parting tools - and how to sharpen them. Centerwork and facework turning are explained step-by-step and a range of projects is provided to help develop the skills which have been learned. Richard Raffan's work has been widely exhibited in Australia, Europe and the United States.

Turning Wood

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Home Improvement & Design

Lothian Pub. Co

In this completely revised version of his classic best seller, Richard Raffan shares new techniques and up-to-date information on the art and craft of turning wood. Whether you're just starting out or more experienced, you'll discover new insights and valuable advice that reflect the evolution of wood turning over the last several decades. There's even a completely new chapter on hollow vessel turning. Here are a few examples of what you'll find with easy-to-follow instructions that show you how. <ul>
<li>Choose the right chucks and tools for the job</li> <li>Sharpen and maintain your tools for the best results</li> <li>Handle tools safely and efficiently</li> <li>Learn basic techniques wirh ease</li> </ul>
Brought to you by the consummate expert -- internationally acclaimed for both his turning and his teaching -- Turning Wood with Richard Raffan is an indispensable resource for every turner.

Turning Wood with Richard Raffan

Taunton Press

This text illustrates how to turn decorative and functional bowls with the minimum of tools. The text explains each process, and discusses advanced cuts, natural and bark edged bowls, dry and wet turning, power sanding and finishing.

Turned-Bowl Design

Crafts & Hobbies

The Taunton Press

In this tape, you'll learn to select the wood species best suited for a wide variety of turning projects. Raffan shows you how to manipulate skews, gouges and parting tools to produce the whole repertoire of wood-turning cuts, and how to recognize the structural aspects of a project as it develops on the lathe. Raffan also shows you how to sand and apply finishes and waxes, and he offers important safety tips throughout the tape.

Turning Projects: with Richard Raffan (Fine Woodworking DVD Workshop)

Although there are some books on turned projects, there have been none devoted solely to turned boxes. That is up until now. This informative book is for woodturners interested in adding new skills and ideas to their work through the turning of boxes. This project book begins with basic design considerations and the tools and equipment needed. The projects range from simple boxes to the more involved and challenging. Readers will find: -- Detailed illustrations and shop photos with thorough explanations of the tools being used. -- Special sections on decorative techniques, like inlay and finishing. -- Helpful tips for selling boxes. -- Basic design considerations for turning on a lathe.

Turning Boxes: Completely Revised and Updated (Fine Woodworking DVD Workshop)

Richard Raffan demonstrates the moves that are so important to skillful woodturning. Then he leads you through six useful projects from his companion book, Turning Wood with Richard Raffan. You will learn about: Techniques <ul>
<li>sharpening</li> <li>stance and movement</li> <li>gouge exercises</li> <li>skew exercises</li> <li>centerwork techniques</li> <li>facework techniques</li> </ul>
and Projects <ul>
<li>tool handle</li> <li>light-pull knob</li> <li>scoop</li> <li>box</li> <li>breadboard</li> <li>bowl</li> </ul>

Turning wood with Richard Raffan.

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 step-by-step photos, Raffan covers wood and tool selection, design advice, surface embellishment and finishing techniques. For the more experienced turners, there are chapters on advanced techniques, decoration, and form and balance. Youll also find extensive appendices, troubleshooting charts and advice on selling bowls. Perhaps best of all, Raffans contagious respect for the craft comes through on each page, and it will stir you to do your best work. Turning Bowls gives you: <ul>
<li>thorough coverage of tools, wood selection and design</li> <li>advice on how to avoid and solve common turning problems</li> <li>information that ranges from the basic to the advanced</li> <li>expert-level instruction in an easy-to-understand format</li> </ul>

Turning Bowls with Richard Raffan

Turning Boxes: with Richard Raffan

Taunton's classic books on turning -- Turning Bowls and Turning Boxes -- are now available in a three-volume set which includes Turning Wood with Richard Raffan. Woodworkers will want all three of these essential turning books -- along with this handsome slipcase!

Turning Wood, Turning Bowls, Turning Boxes: with Richard Raffan

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