Woodturning Full Circle - Softcover

David Springett

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1861085311 ISBN 13: 9781861085313

Publisher: GMC Publications, 2008

Synopsis

Woodturning Full Circle reflects David Springett's fascination with complex geometrical shapes, puzzles and mathematical curiosities. It gives woodturners the chance to try their hand at making Chinese strings, star-shaped streptohedron and boxes with a twist. A wealth of close-up photographs guide you through each project. And gallery section provides further inspiration by showing how a range of artists have decorated the author's and others' work.

About this title

Synopsis:

This inspiring book provides a wealth of fascinating projects for woodturners. It will extend their skills and give them a chance to try more unusual, challenging pieces. The book reflects the author's fascination with complex geometrical shapes, puzzles and mathematical curiosities. It gives woodturners the chance to try their hand at making twisted polygons, gravity-defying clocks and much more. A wealth of close-up photographs guide the reader through each project and a gallery section provides further inspiration, showing how a range of artists have decorated the author's work. David Springett's interest in woodturning began when he was a woodwork teacher - by reading each of the few books available, experimenting and persevering, he improved his skills. Since leaving teaching nearly 20 years ago, he has earned his living doing what he enjoys most. David and his wife Christine live in Rugby, Warwickshire.

From the Back Cover:

Try something new and different from the range of inspiring projects and ideas in this fascinating book. Woodturning Full Circle relects David Springett's fascination with complex geometrical shapes, puzzles, and mathematical curiosities. It gives woodturners the chance to try their hand at making Chinese strings, star-shaped streptohedrons, and boxes with a twist. A wealth of close-up photographs guide you through each project. And a gallery section provides further inspiration by showing how a range of artists have decorated the author's and others' work. *Unusual and fascinating projects *Detailed step-by-step photographs *Shows how to make the 'impossible' possible David Springett is a former woodwork teacher and has been a professional turner for more than 20 years. His previous books include Woodturning Wizardry and Adventures in Woodturning.

About this edition

• Publisher: GMC Publications
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1861085311
• ISBN 13: 9781861085313
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192