A
personal note: Ray was a friend of mine and I had the
good fortune to gain most of my woodturning skills under his
tutelage. He was a tough teacher but I never regretted
one of his 'posterior weight loss' critiques.
This book will show you what it takes to attain the title of
Master Woodturner. |
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Woodturning With Ray Allen
by Dale Nish Gain Inspiration from
the Work of a Great American Woodturner. The ultimate
guide for anyone interested in segmented turning,
Woodturning with Ray Allen provides a thorough look at
the specific techniques and beautiful work of Ray Allen.
Written by one of the most respected teachers of
woodturning in the United States.
Allen (1930-2000) directed his full attention to segmented
woodturning in 1988, after retiring from the construction
business. He quickly became one of the nation's best segmented
turners, exhibiting in galleries and museums nationwide and
winning a number of awards. Allen spent his retirement in
Arizona and drew much inspiration from Southwest Indian designs
and forms.
Within these chapters you will find everything you need to know
about Allen, segmented woodturning, and how to create your own
beautiful pieces:
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT: Full-color photographs and illustrations
will help you understand the resources that Allen used to
produce his bowls
DRAWING BLUEPRINTS: Provides crucial information about segment
formulas, veneers, materials, adhesives and abrasives to help
you plan your piece
TURNING A SEGMENTED BOWL: Allen's detailed turning process is
fully detailed in this how-to section, which includes
photographs and instructions for each of its 95 steps
GALLERY: Generate ideas for your own pieces from this chapter
filled with color photographs of Allen's work
BOWL PLANS and DESIGN SEGMENTS: Illustrates how to recreate
Allen's styles and designs yourself
144
pages, 8 1/2" x 11", soft cover
Price: $24.95
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