Ornamental Turning [Paperback]

T D Walshaw (Author), T.D. Walshaw (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 31, 1998

The art of ornamental turning in wood (and, in former days, ivory) has a long and distinguished history and it has recently experienced a renaissance among craftspeople. This is T.D. Walshaw's guide to the art, aimed not only at the experienced woodturner, but also at the novice. This book provides comprehensive chapters on purpose-built ornamental lathes (both antique and modern), essential accessories, using cutting and decorative tools, plus detailed information about screw threads and templates. There are also clear directions on using a standard engineer's lathe to create ornamental work. Fully illustrated with close-up photographs of work in stages and finished projects, plus detailed plans and diagrams, this is the instruction book for any woodturner wanting to master the art of ornamental turning.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Special Interest Model Books (December 31, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1854861085
• ISBN-13: 978-1854861085
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,559,110 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best Books on Ornamental Turning, December 17, 2001

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Steve Goode (Crystal Lake, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ornamental Turning (Paperback)

T.D.Walshaw under the pen name 'Tubal Cain'wrote a series of articles on Ornamental Turning for the (discontinued) British magazine "Woodworking" in the 1970's. This is the best current book on the subject which can be easily understood by today's readers. With a vast number of black & white pictures, and drawings, it is a great guide for the would-be Ornamental Turner!