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by  Mike Darlow

Mike Darlow is renowned as a turner with strong and strongly-expressd opinions!  In this new book he proves that he knows what he is talking about too by giving insights into the methods he has developed over his years as a professional woodturner.  These include tried and tested methods for turning spheres, spindles, rings and elipses; eccentric, multi-axis and slender turning as well as chucking and drilling in the lathe.  Mike covers all these aspects with his usual thoroughness and clarity.  He gives fresh insights, explains new devices and shows through old etchings and engravings how methods have developed over the centuries.

Techniques of Spiral Work
A Practical Guide to the Craft of Making Twists by Hand

by  Stuart Mortimer

This book may be called a 'tour de force' with ample justification.  It is a detailed analysis and presentation of the techniques used to produce spiral-twisted turned forms by hand, written by the man whose name has become synonymous with the art.  This is no theoretical treatise though: it contains practical instruction on producing single, and multi-start twists; twists within twists, twisted (plaited) beads for decorating the edges of bowls and much more.  Amply illustrated with both photographs and excellent drawings, this book is a 'must have' for anyone attempting this technique - which should maybe be a 'must do' for every turner with a sense of adventure!

Beyond Basic Turning
Off-Centre, Coopered and Laminated Work

by  Jack Cox

A very aptly-named book: this one goes beyond - way, way beyond - basic turning, yet makes these advanced techniques accessible to all.  In this book you will find detailed descriptions and instruction on the arts of coopering, laminated turning, segmented vessels, off-centre turning and much more.  With more than 350 illustrations, little is left to the imagination and the photographs of finished work provide inspiration to those following in Jack Cox's sure footsteps.

by  Owen Evan-Thomas

This book was originally published in 1932 and has gone on to become one of the standard references in its field.  Through this facsimile of the original book, we are now privileged to enjoy the information that was available to our forebears.  The period covered by the book runs from the 16th to the mid-19th centuries and many of the items illustrated are now housed in the Pinto Collection at Birmingham City Museum and Art Gallery (UK).  Turners and carvers seeking inspiration or a deeper knowledge of design will find this book useful as will collectors of treen.  With its lavish illustrations, this book will find a place of honour on many bookshelves.

by The Association of Woodturners
 of Great Britain

Tthe AWGB's magnificent book "Wonders in Wood"  shows the top 100 items selected from the Wonders in Wood exhibition staged by the Association, which drew exhibitors from around the world.  Whilst this is in no way a "how to" book, it is truly inspirational: if this doesn't get you rushing out to the workshop full of ideas for a great new work of art then nothing will.  From humble, but beautifully- proportioned bowls, through elegant platters and vases to the most incredible examples of multi-axis turning, the whole gamut of woodturning at its best is in these pages, all beautifully photographed in full colour by the late and very much-lamented leading lensman of his era, Tony Boase..

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