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The Basics Of Turning Spirals
Bill Bowers
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Description for The Basics Of Turning Spirals
Paperback. Num Pages: 76 pages, 283 color photos. BIC Classification: WKDW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 219 x 8. Weight in Grams: 39.
One of the problems that confronts all woodturners is how to turn a spiral. In this new book, Bill Bowers provides the answer. Richly illustrated and explained in simple terms, the book gives the novice as well as the expert all necessary information to fashion gallery-quality spiral-turned works of art. Innovative applications of stains and shapes are demonstrated on plates, platters, and bowls. Multiple tips turning delicate spirals as well as hand-threaded chasing are included. Various combinations and permutations of techniques are applied to standard turnings to make unique artistic pieces. These exquisite, turned pieces are utilitarian, except for one, ... Read more
One of the problems that confronts all woodturners is how to turn a spiral. In this new book, Bill Bowers provides the answer. Richly illustrated and explained in simple terms, the book gives the novice as well as the expert all necessary information to fashion gallery-quality spiral-turned works of art. Innovative applications of stains and shapes are demonstrated on plates, platters, and bowls. Multiple tips turning delicate spirals as well as hand-threaded chasing are included. Various combinations and permutations of techniques are applied to standard turnings to make unique artistic pieces. These exquisite, turned pieces are utilitarian, except for one, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
76
Condition
New
Number of Pages
76
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764325922
SKU
V9780764325922
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-2
About Bill Bowers
Bill Bowers lives in Anchorage, Alaska, where he has practiced medicine for 25 years. When he retired in 2000, he became a full-time wood turner and perfected his technique. His interests include not only spirals, but the broad range of turning and creativity in wood.
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