| Wood for Woodturners Contributor(s): Baker, Mark (Author) |
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ISBN: 1861083246 ISBN-13: 9781861083241 Publisher: GMC Publications
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback Published: November 2004 Annotation: At last, a guide to wood created specifically for turners--one that will help them understand the raw material they work with and achieve their artistic vision. With beautiful close-up color photos that showcase every grain and figure, it describes in detail 50 of the important woods from around the world, from American Black Walnut to Macassar Ebony, along with sound practical information on their physical characteristics, working qualities, and availability. In addition, a further 100 woods--also illustrated for identification--receive briefer consideration. Attractive examples of finished work provide extra inspiration, and there's valuable advice on buying and seasoning lumber, and a handy guide to wood terminology. |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Woodwork - General |
| Dewey: 620.12 |
| Physical Information: 0.47" H x 8.1" W x 10.42" L (1.51 lbs) 189 pages |
| Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product, Table of Contents |
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| Publisher Description: A guide to different woods catering specifically for turners. Fifty turning woods from around the world are described in detail and illustrate varieties of grain and figure. A further 100 woods are considered more briefly, with for identification. Baker gives valuable advice on buying and seasoning timber, examples of finished work and a handy guide to wood terminology. |
Contributor Bio(s): Baker, Mark: - Mark Baker has always been fascinated by wood. His father was a carpenter and joiner and, on leaving school, Mark served a five-year apprenticeship working for a local building firm, which included restoration work. Mark has also helped set up an industrial workshop for autistic adults and he has worked for some of the major manufacturers of woodturning tools in the UK. He is now the editor of Woodturning magazine and the group editor of all GMC Publications woodworking magazines. Previous books include Woodturning Projects: A Workshop Guide to Shapes, Wood for Woodturners and Wood Turning: A Craftman's Guide, all published by GMC Publications. |
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