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Pen Turning Books
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Pens From the Wood Lathe
by Dick Sing Pens and pencils made at the wood lathe are becoming increasingly popular. These unique writing instruments are fantastic sellers at art and craft shows, cherished treasures for family, and fabulous gifts. Kits to make a variety of styles are widely available, but the techniques to make a pen which works well and looks spectacular are harder to find. This book fills the need with 273 step-by-step color photos and helpful text. Skilled wood turner Dick Sing provides detailed instructions and a wealth of tips and techniques for twelve different styles of pens. Advice on selection of materials, set-up, turning, and finishing techniques, and tips for final assembly of the pens make this book the ultimate reference for the field.
64 pages, 273 photographs, 8 1/2" x 11", soft cover
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Unique and Unusual Pens From the
Wood Lathe
by Dick Sing
Once again, Dick Sing makes his mark with his high quality,
beautiful pens and pencils. Sharing his skill and expertise at
the wood lathe, he teaches you how to make something more than a
mere instrument for writing-this is art, a keepsake, a great
gift, something to make the turner proud. In his first book on
pen turning, Sing provided basic instructions and lots of
helpful tips. This book also provides the basics, adding new
kinds of pens and variations on some of the old favorites. Tips
are given for ways to work with challenging materials or grain
alignments to create spectacular results. Dick details methods
which make beautiful pens time after time. More than 260
photographs and detailed instructions advise the turner on more
than a dozen variations, plus there are sections on the special
equipment he has modified to make pen turning easier and improve
the quality. A gallery of pens provides inspiration for variety
and creativity.
64 pages, 270 photographs, 8 1/2" x 11", soft cover
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Wood Lathe Projects For Fun & Profit
by Dick Sing
Wood speaks to Dick Sing. With his skill as a woodturner, and his keen understanding of both the lathe and the wood, Dick has created a number of projects which offer something a little different. In this new book, he leads the turner through four projects which are easy enough for the beginner and fun enough for someone with experience. They also are very successful at craft shows. With step-by-step instructions illustrated with clear full-color photographs, he helps the turner discover the shape of a delightful little clock holder in a piece of wood and turn out a finished piece which would add character to any desk or table. He also provides instructions for a candle dish, a desk set with a base, a pen, and a letter opener, and a bookmark. Each project is covered completely, including numerous tips on style and finishing techniques, and a knowledge of wood, including some exotic woods which make striking finished projects.
64 pages, 250 photographs, 8 1/2" x 11", soft cover
$12.95
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Useful Beauty: Turning Practical Items On
A Wood Lathe
by Dick Sing
Dick Sing has directed his creative wood turning skills to the design of six attractive projects with variations. Three variations of bottle stoppers and decorative jar lids can transform the practical into the beautiful. The weed vase and the small mirror can make charming gifts; the spinning top and baby rattle will delight any young child. Instructions for each project along with step-by-step photographs make these fun projects easy to learn and fun to do. Variations provide a challenge for the more experienced turners, and a gallery with numerous examples encourages the adventurous to experiment.
64 pages, 250 photographs, 8 1/2" x 11", soft cover
$12.95
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Ornaments & Eggs by Dick Sing
For the woodturner seeking projects that are a little more challenging, Dick Sing shares his techniques for creating awe-inspiring wooden ornaments and eggs. Step-by-step instructions and color photos guide you through the process of turning and hollowing out a globe for the incredibly light ornament, crafting a delicate "icicle" for the spindle -- even adding a captive ring for that special finishing touch. Dick provides helpful tips for selecting the appropriate woods, using your tools to their best advantage, and fashioning some new tools from surprisingly ordinary materials. Next he shows how to turn a wooden egg that will look like Mother Nature smiled upon it. One of nature's most perfect forms, the egg is also one of the most challenging, and Dick has spent many years perfecting his techniques for getting an egg to look like an egg. Here he outlines his methods for laying out the egg with a template, making a special chuck so you can finish both ends of the egg in the lathe, and using a homemade mandrel to create an egg that is also a kaleidoscope. Now you can attain eggs you are proud of! As a special bonus, Dick shows you how to recreate the jar he uses for his finish and how to use a wood burning pen to sign your completed projects.
64 pages, 187 photographs, 8 1/2" x 11", soft cover
$14.95
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Miniature Birdhouses
by Dick Sing World-renowned woodturner Dick Sing
takes you through all of the steps needed to create delightful
and decorative miniature birdhouses. Starting with a basic
birdhouse, Dick illustrates how to set up and turn the body,
roof, perch and finial.
Clear, step-by-step instructions show wood preparation, proper
use of of equipment & tools, sanding and finishing techniques.
Additional chapters show how to add inlays and other intricate
details. Create birdhouses from rejected pipe blanks and
branchwood, turn a natural edge roof, make a tiny charming
birdfeeder and fashion and elegant stand on which to display
your finished treasure.
Includes design ideas and techniques plus a gallery of
wonderfully diverse birdhouses to inspire your creativity.
80 pages, 395 photographs, 8 1/2" x 11", soft cover
$14.95
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Turning Humidors
by Dick Sing
For the cigar aficionado, a proper humidor is absolutely
essential for the safe storage of your favorite cigars.
Dick Sing offers his design for an eye-catching cylindrical
humidor for the discriminating craftsman and connoisseur.
In this book he provides detailed instructions on the design,
turning, and finishing of this distinctive humidor.
Helpful hints and practical advise useful to woodturners of all
levels are provided. The instructions are
accompanied by over 180 color photographs illustrating each
step.
Details are presented not only on the construction of the
humidor but also on the proper lining materials and hardware
necessary to maintain the optimal humidity level within the
confines in a humidor.
A photo gallery at the end of the book provides additional
inspiration.
64 pages, 187 photographs, 8 1/2" x 11", soft cover
$14.95
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Projects for the Mini Lathe
by Dick Sing
Dick provides step-by-step instructions on how to make small
decorative magnets, bolo tie slides, earrings, switch knobs and
lamp pulls that attach to lamps, and handy little brushes. He
also demonstrates different techniques for holding your work
piece, the use of concentric and offset inlays, and how to add
embellishments like beads, contours, chatterwork, and captive
rings. A real interesting book with unique ideas.
64 pages, 270 color photos, 8 1/2" x 11", soft cover
$14.95
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Turning Bowls
by Dick Sing
Follow along as world-renowned woodturner Dick Sing leads
you through all the steps needed to create beautiful,
awe-inspiring bowls. Using clear, step-by-step instructions and
over 300 photographs, Dick describes turning techniques for
bowls ranging from basic to advanced, including a dramatic
"natural top" bowl in which the bowl's rim edge incorporates
actual bark from the tree. You will learn how to prepare the
wood, rough out a bowl before drying, and select the most
appropriate equipment for turning. Dick demonstrates the proper
use of bowl gouges, scrapers, and other tools needed for each
step. Sanding and finishing techniques are covered as well.
Finally, the gallery includes a wonderful selection of bowls in
different woods and styles to inspire your ongoing work. Hone
your woodturning skills while producing elegant bowls you will
be proud of.
80 pages, 302 color photographs, 8 1/2" x 11", soft cover
$14.95
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Books by Barry Gross |
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Pen Turners Workbook, 1st Edition
by Barry
Gross
This is one pen turning book that should be in your library! Barry provides a very well illustrated and informational look at
one of the most fun hobbies a person can have.
This book has been out-of-print for
two years and when we run we will not be able to reorder.
Price: $12.95
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The Pen Turner's Workbook, 2nd Edition
by Barry
Gross
Barry's new book on pen turning is absolutely outstanding!
Most of the newer kits from different suppliers are displayed
and the crystal clear photography is excellent. There is a
Frequently Asked Questions chapter, a Troubleshooting chapter as
well as a chapter on marketing your work. These three chapters
alone make this new book a "Best Buy!".
This book is another "Must have" in your library.
An excellent resource and signed by
the author!
Price: $14.95
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Learn To Turn
by Barry
Gross
Another outstanding book from Barry. This book was written
for those just getting into woodturning. This books covers
all of the basics:
- Safety
- Basic Workshop and Tools
- Choosing Wood
- Sharpening Tools
- Sanding
- Finishing
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This book also covers the procedures for turning spindles and
face plate projects.
An excellent resource and signed by
the author!
Price: $14.95
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Kip Christiansen and Rex Burningham |
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Turning Pens and Pencils
by Kip Christensen and Rex Burningham
Kip Christensen and Rex Burningham have put together an excellent
reference that you will find yourself going back to time and time
again. Beautifully illustrated and very clear instructions.
Price: $17.99
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Daniel Wright |
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Introduction To Pyrography, The Art of
Woodburning
by Daniel Wright
Many of us as kids fooled around with a woodburning set. We
amazed our parents with our mediocre talent while trying not to
burn the house down. Ahhhh... those were the days!
Now here is a book that shows what a
person with a little patience can accomplish with the right
tools. Author Daniel Wright shows how to do what a lot of
us would like to do to embellish the work that we create.
Bowls, platters, dishes, boxes etc. can be transformed into
something special with a woodburning tool. This book
contains a lot of pictures and ideas along with the know-how on
how to create some spectacular pieces of art.
When is the last time you saw a pen
or a bottlestopper with a wood burned image on it?
Color and black & white photographs.
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Price: $25.95
Our introductory price:
$19.95
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