Woodturning Wizardry [Paperback]

David Springett (Author), Bill Jones (Foreword), Ray Key (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2005

With 20 fascinating projects, this title challenges even the most accomplished turners. Chapters focus on three secrets of turning—marking with precise mathematical formulae, constructing purpose-built jigs and chucks, and making and adapting special turning tools—while also discussing safety procedures and inexpensive sources for readily available wood. The projects range from a delightful old-fashioned whistling top and a yo-yo to the incredible turned trickery of cubes in spheres, stars in cubes, and interlocking spheres.

Editorial Reviews

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"Makes clear the seemingly impossible...increases the reader's ability to produce turnings that will astound and amaze."  —Chicago Woodturners

"Photographs resolve confusion for the 'across the pond' words and materials...unfamiliar to American readers."  —Art from Wood

"A valuable resource for anyone that aspires to advance his or her turning skills."  —NewWoodworker.com 

"The pieces shown are stunning."  —Clifton Poodry, Chesapeake Woodturners
 

"The original book was great—the revised edition is super!"  —Chester Nedwidek, Woodturner's Guild of North Carolina
 

"Beautifully illustrated with color photography of the works in progress, making it very easy to understand and follow."  —Mike Jones, Woodturners of North Texas

About the Author

David Springett is the author of Adventures in Woodturning, Turning Lace Bobbins, and Woodturning Trickery.

Product Details

• Paperback: 191 pages
• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing; 2nd edition (September 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565232798
• ISBN-13: 978-1565232792
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #555,215 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How to turn the impossible into the practical!, August 18, 1995

By A Customer

This review is from: Woodturning Wizardry (Paperback)

Excellent book. Shows how to turn incredibly complex pieces, and how to make the tools used. Very British in that regard, as well as the woods chosen for the projects. This book also teaches a new way of looking at woodturning, to wit; make the tool to fit the job, not vice-versa. Recommended!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wizard of a book., December 19, 2005

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Harry S. Chittick - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Woodturning Wizardry (Paperback)

This book will raise your turning to a new level, but not for the reasons you think. Yes, the projects are fascinating and the instructions clear. But it is learning the techniques to make these projects that will open whole new levels of design and creativity.
I found the early chapters on making special purpose tools and jigs particularly useful and confidence building. The projects themselves are of the "Wow, how did you do that?" variety including the Chinese balls-within-balls, cube inside ball and arrow through the glass to name just a few. Each project is precisely discribed with excellent photographs and drawings. The step-by-step instructions are clear and comprehensive.
These are not projects for the novice turner but can be easily handled by anyone with a good grasp of basic turning skills. By mastering the techniques in this excellent book you will become more self-reliant and creative in your turning.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great ideas on fixture building, December 19, 2005

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D. Combs - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Woodturning Wizardry (Paperback)

David Springett has done a very good job of mixing tool and fixture building with full project details. Even though I may not try all the complete projects in the book, I did glean good information on fixtures building that I will utilize now. I especially liked the radius turning fixture and hollowing tools. I tend to buy woodturning books for technical information and inspiration rather than project ideas for myself. I have already used some of the techniques on my lidded boxes. I would recommend this book to any woodturner as an asset to their library.