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Woodturning with Ray Allen
Dale L. Nish
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Description for Woodturning with Ray Allen
Paperback. Demonstrates the segmented woodturning technique in a step-by-step project that guides woodturners through the complicated process of creating geometric, repeating patterns. This work contains illustrated instructions and information on common problems which helps avoid mistakes along the way. Num Pages: 144 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: WKDW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 190 x 10. Weight in Grams: 680.
Covering a technique popularised by master woodturner, Ray Allen, this manual moves beyond basic woodturning with the segmented woodturning technique. This creative approach is demonstrated in one complete step-by-step project that effectively guides woodturners through the complicated process of creating geometric, repeating patterns with a South-western feel. Detailed, illustrated instructions make this seemingly elaborate technique approachable. Additional information on common problems helps avoid mistakes along the way. A full-colour photograph gallery provides inspiration for future projects.
Covering a technique popularised by master woodturner, Ray Allen, this manual moves beyond basic woodturning with the segmented woodturning technique. This creative approach is demonstrated in one complete step-by-step project that effectively guides woodturners through the complicated process of creating geometric, repeating patterns with a South-western feel. Detailed, illustrated instructions make this seemingly elaborate technique approachable. Additional information on common problems helps avoid mistakes along the way. A full-colour photograph gallery provides inspiration for future projects.
Product Details
Publisher
Fox Chapel Publishing United States
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
Weight
629g
Number of Pages
144
Place of Publication
East Petersberg, United States
ISBN
9781565232174
SKU
V9781565232174
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Ref
99-50
About Dale L. Nish
Among the elite woodturners in the United States, Dale L. Nish has demonstrated his skill nationwide and throughout Europe. For several decades, Nish has been educating others about his craft. Woodturning with Ray Allen is the latest of his many books, which include Creative Woodturning, Artistic Woodturning, and Master Woodturners.
Reviews for Woodturning with Ray Allen
Ray Allen was a master of segmented bowl turning who favored Southwest Indian Motifs in his designs. He died in 2000. but not before laying the groundwork (with Nish) for this interesting guide to his favorite pasttime. You might want to start in the middle of this book, where a 56-page gallery of Allen's finished work could inspire you to try your hand at this intricate craft. Then go back to the beginning to get the lowdown on tools and equipment you'll need, how to formulate and cut your segments, and how to draw up a blueprint for your own design. next, work through the photo-illustrated 95-step process to create your own vessel, which involves some advanced turning techniques. There are 11 additional plans for alternate designs. The softcover book sells for $25.95 and is 137 pages long. www.FoxChapelPublishing.com