Woodturning with Ray Allen
Woodturning with Ray Allen
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Demonstrates the segmented woodturning technique in a step-by-step project that guides woodturners through the complicated process of creating geometric, repeating patterns. This work contains illustrated instructions and information on common problems which helps avoid mistakes along the way.
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Woodturning with Ray Allen by Dale Nish
Covering a technique popularised by master woodturner, Ray Allen, this manual moves beyond basic woodturning with the segmented woodturning technique. This creative approach is demonstrated in one complete step-by-step project that effectively guides woodturners through the complicated process of creating geometric, repeating patterns with a South-western feel. Detailed, illustrated instructions make this seemingly elaborate technique approachable. Additional information on common problems helps avoid mistakes along the way. A full-colour photograph gallery provides inspiration for future projects.
Ray Allen was a master of segmented bowl turning who favored Southwest Indian Motifs in his designsHe died in 2000. but not before laying the groundwork (with Nish) for this interesting guide to his favorite pasttime. You might want to start in the middle of this book, where a 56-page gallery of Allen's finished work could inspire you to try your hand at this intricate craft. Then go back to the beginning to get the lowdown on tools and equipment you'll need, how to formulate and cut your segments, and how to draw up a blueprint for your own design. next, work through the photo-illustrated 95-step process to create your own vessel, which involves some advanced turning techniques. There are 11 additional plans for alternate designs. The softcover book sells for $25.95 and is 137 pages long. www.FoxChapelPublishing.com
Among the elite woodturners in the United States, Dale L. Nish has demonstrated his skill nationwide and throughout Europe. For several decades, Nish has been educating others about his craft. Woodturning with Ray Allen is the latest of his many books, which include Creative Woodturning, Artistic Woodturning, and Master Woodturners.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781565232174 |
| ISBN 10 | 1565232178 |
| Title | Woodturning with Ray Allen |
| Author | Dale Nish |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Fox Chapel Publishing |
| Year published | 2004-09-15 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |