Unlock the fascinating world of woodturning with "Wood, Resin, and Green Wood Turning," a comprehensive guide that delves into the unique techniques and creative possibilities of combining wood with resin and working with green wood. This book is an invaluable resource for both novice and experienced wood turners seeking to expand their skills and explore innovative methods in their craft. Learn the intricacies of working with resin, from choosing the right type to mastering the mixing and coloring process. The book provides detailed instructions on preparing molds, combining wood and resin, and turning these hybrids into exquisite pieces of art. Whether you're creating colorful bowls, intricate inlays, or eye-catching jewelry, you'll find step-by-step guidance to help you achieve professional-quality results. Turning green wood presents its own set of challenges and rewards. This book covers everything you need to know about selecting suitable green wood, understanding its properties, and employing the best techniques to prevent warping and cracking. Detailed chapters on rough turning, drying methods, and finishing techniques ensure Safety is paramount in any woodworking project, and this book emphasizes the importance of proper tools and safety measures. From selecting the right turning tools and equipment to understanding lathe setup and maintenance, readers will gain the knowledge needed to create safely and effectively. The book also highlights essential safety practices to protect yourself and your work environment. "Wood, Resin, and Green Wood Turning" is more than just a technical manual; it's an inspiration for wood turners to push the boundaries of their creativity. With a wealth of practical tips, stunning photographs, and project ideas, this book encourages you to experiment and develop your unique style. Whether you're crafting functional items or decorative masterpieces, you'll find endless inspiration and guidance within these pages. Embark on a journey of creativity and craftsmanship with "Wood, Resin, and Green Wood Turning," your definitive guide to mastering these exciting and rewarding techniques.

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You've probably seen the dazzling work of woodturners who've combined resin with wood to create gorgeous, one-of-a-kind projects ranging from pens and bowls to platters, boxes and more. The end result is so amazing that you'd think the process would be too complicated and too expensive.

Selected from more than 15 years of articles from one of the country's top turners, Alan Lacer's Woodturning Projects & Techniques has everything you need to learn to turn and take your lathe skills to the next level. This book includes an in-depth look at techniques, tools and chucks that will help perfect your core turning skills. You'll learn the right tools to use, how to handle them safely and how to maintain them. Lacer's expert instruction helps you master the bowl gouge, the spindle-roughing gouge, the skew and other essential turning tools. You'll also gain insight into finishing techniques, French polishing and working with spalted wood. Once you’ve sharpened your skills with the Tools & Techniques section, put your new knowledge to the test with 20 beautiful projects covering a wide range of turned forms and turning techniques. • Sharpen your end-grain hollowing skills by turning a lovely wine goblet • Practice turning spheres by creating your own bocce ball lawn game • Gain insight into making multiples by turning matching table legs • Turn a table lamp to practice flowing contours • Learn how to work with green wood by making a natural-edge bowl • And much more! Complete with expert instruction, step-by-step photos, guides to sources and materials and tips for avoiding common pitfalls, this book is sure to help you improve your turning craft â€" and make some stunning pieces in the process.

A guide to the art of turning delicate bowls and goblets from freshly felled, unseasoned wood

The lathe can be the most satisfying machine in your workshop. It doesn't take long to pick up skill, and you can make beautiful things in a very short time. In these 36 articles, expert turners detail the fine points of lathe work and provide a wealth of turning techniques. You'll get in-depth information on: spindle turning, production turning, decorative folk turning, shopmade lathes, woodthurning chucks and chisels, turning bowls, turned-and-carved vessels, and more. --Cover.