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Informationen zum Autor Bill Bowers is an experienced turner and instructor living in Alaska. This is his sixth book on wood turning. Klappentext One of the problems that confronts all woodturners is how to turn a spiral. In this new book! Bill Bowers provides the answer. Richly illustrated and explained in simple terms! the book gives the novice as well as the expert all necessary information to fashion gallery-quality spiral-turned works of art. Innovative applications of stains and shapes are demonstrated on plates! platters! and bowls. Multiple tips turning delicate spirals as well as hand-threaded chasing are included. Various combinations and permutations of techniques are applied to standard turnings to make unique artistic pieces. These exquisite! turned pieces are utilitarian! except for one! and extremely beautiful. The gallery provides ideas for the turners own creative endeavors. This well-illustrated book truly offers the basics of turning spirals and should be on the bookshelf of every woodworker! carver! and turner. Zusammenfassung The processes and techniques of turning spirals. Richly illustrated and explained in simple terms, for the novice as well as the expert, here is necessary information to fashion gallery-quality, spiral-turned pieces. Innovative applications of stains and shapes are demonstrated on plates, platters, and bowls. Multiple tips on turning delicate spirals and hand-threaded chasing are included.
