The ultimate guide for anyone interested in segmented woodturning!
Gain inspiration from the work of a great American woodturner!
This photo-rich 144-page book provides a comprehensive look at the specific techniques and beautiful work of Ray Allen (1930-2000). One of America's best segmented turners, Allen drew much inspiration from Southwest Indian designs and forms. He exhibited in galleries and museums nationwide and won numerous awards.
In the instructional chapter, 95 step-by-step photos are included along with thorough explanations about how to complete your own segmented bowl. You will find everything you need to know about Allen, segmented woodturning, and how to create beautiful pieces in detailed chapters on tools and equipment, drawing blueprints, turning a segmented bowl, a gallery, and 11 bowl plans and design segments.
Explore a master's designs and techniques for segmented bowls and vessels, with Woodturning with Ray Allen!
"At the hands of Ray Allen, segmented turning became an art-form, separate from other forms of the craft... Woodturning with Ray Allen is both an instructional treatise and an inspirational guide for those who wish to become competent—or more than competent—in the art and craft of segmented turning."
—The Australian Woodworker
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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.
Gain Inspiration from the Work of a Great American WoodturnerThe 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. Allen (1930-2000) directed his full attention to segmented woodturning after retiring from the construction business in 1988. 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 design yourself.
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Paperback. Condition: Good. 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. Seller Inventory # CIN1565232178G
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Paperback. Condition: Good. 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. Seller Inventory # CIN1565232178G
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