Carving is an area of woodworking that has wide appeal & can start as simply as whittling figures with a pocket knife. Since the cost of entry is so low, many people are willing to give it a try. But some people are put off by the conflicting information about what tools to buy, how to sharpen them & by the bewildering range of carving styles. This book, with its common-sense approach to tools & sharpening & its broad survey of the many styles, is the perfect introduction for the novice carver. The projects will help the beginner become familiar with the tools & learn skills while trying a variety of carving styles to see which suits them best. The projects range from the traditional to the contemporary & reflect the tastes of todays woodcarvers. ...

A guide to different woods catering specifically for turners. Fifty turning woods from around the world are described in detail & colour photographs illustrate varieties of grain & figure. A further 100 woods are considered more briefly, with colour photographs for identification. Baker gives valuable advice on buying & seasoning timber, examples of finished work & a handy guide to wood terminology. ...

This compilation of fascinating articles & stunning photographs from Woodcarving magazine, combines sound technical advice ...

The SL10LU2 10" sliding compound mitre saw is manufactured to handle general DIY use on a day to day basis. Featuring a 254mm blade that rotates at speeds of up to 2500rpm thanks to the powerful 2250W motor, the SX10LU2 produces fast & accurate mitre, bevel & compound angle cuts with ease. Its a very versatile saw & can be used to cut hard & soft woods, processed timbers & other woods. It even features a handy laser guide for increased cutting accuracy & ease of use & is the perfect choice for any DIYers workshop. ...

The TD16T Drill Press from Woodstar is ideal for semi professional & domestic use. Manufactured from durable cast iron, the TD16T is built to the highest standard & is made to last. It features a 16mm keyless chuck for quick bit changes & ease of use, tilting square table & 12 speeds ranging between 230 & 2470rpm, to suit the requirements of every application. Great for any workshop, this quality machine is a top performer & excellent value. ...

In this inspiring book, Derek Hayes investigates the process & practice of design in woodturning. Design is rarely a priority for the beginner woodturner & most turners in their early work begin by concentrating on technique rather than shape or form, which can prove counter-productive. While aiming to instill confidence in appreciating, criticising & selecting sources of inspiration, Derek doesn’t tell you what is good or bad, but rather questions why we may find one turning attractive & another ugly. He looks closely at design elements, sketching, proportion, pattern, open forms, enclosed forms, the foot, the rim, using wood, decoration & colour; with instructive diagrams & photographs that will guide the reader to a better understanding of design. Readers are encouraged to question & fine-tune this understanding & experiment with ways of applying the approaches of other designers to their own work. Where inspiration is found is not important, but how we transform what is seen into something which is definitely our own is what matters. Each chapter starts with a photographic example of what Derek sees as good design in a medium other than woodturning. The pieces are not ‘deconstructed’ to justify his choice, but are there to serve as a reminder to the turner, as David Ellsworth has said, ‘...to look for design choices with critical awareness’. ...

This stunning book is full of practical advice for the keen amateur woodturner. The first section covers all aspects of the ...

This comprehensive guide is an invaluable resource for both new & experienced woodturners. It covers all aspects of woodturning, from the lathe & tools to preparing wood & planning your designs. The book is divided into three useful parts: One is a guide to setting up for woodturning, two details basic turning & using tools & three covers skills & techniques. Expert Carol Rix answers commonly asked questions & will tell you everything you ever wanted to know: such as choosing & buying a lathe, setting up your workshop, sharpening & maintaining tools & identifying & preparing timbers. Also

Includes:: a chapter on sanding & finishing turned work; specialist advice for glues, resins, painting & gilding; cut & carved shapes & a useful section on jigs for the lathe.

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A bestseller when it was first published in 1993, Woodturning Wizardry has been thoroughly revised for this new edition, with colour photography throughout. stunning new 3-D illustrations show cutaway views of the work in progress, thus making the instructions even easier to follow than before. ...

This Yale 650TVL Bullet Camera in Black is ideal for extending your existing Yale CCTV kit. It is also compatible with all CCTV systems that use cameras with analogue BNC connectors. The 650TVL can be used either indoors or out & has a 20m (65ft) infra-red night vision capability as well as a 60 degree viewing angle. It is IP55 rated to protect against dirt & moisture & has an operating power of DC 12V/500m A ...