Woodturning Projects - Mark Baker

 

This unique book is a detailed guide to both the art and the craft of woodturning. It explores the myriad shapes that can be used by wooturners, and the wide variety of woods which can be used to create them. Dimensioned drawings are supplied for every project, with variations giving a total of 100 designs. Selected projects covered in step-by-step detail, fully illustrated in colour. More than 50 types of wood are used, all from sustainable sources.

 

The shapes covered include:

- bowls

- boxes

- hollow forms

- platters

- natural-edge work

 

In addition to the thorough coverage of turning techniques you will learn about the distinctive characteristics of the timbers used, and how their grain and figure can be exploited to stunning effect. Whether you are a seasoned turner or have no prior experience at all, you will find a wealth of inspiration in these pages.

 

Mark Baker has many years' experience as a teacher of woodturning, and has also been involved in the design and manufacture of woodturning tools. He is well known to proefessionals and hobbyists alike as the editor of GMC's hghly acclaimed Woodturning magazine.