Synopsis
Problems in Wood-Turning by Fred D. Crawshaw helps you master tool handling, form, and design for useful turning projects. This textbook-style guide blends clear drawings with practical steps to improve your spindle wood-turning and face-plate work.
This book is written as a practical, student‑friendly text that treats wood-turning as both an art and a science. It explains how to approach cuts with a geometric basis and how to apply those ideas to real objects with utilitarian value. The material emphasizes clear instruction, logical progression, and helpful diagrams to support hands-on learning for classrooms and shops alike.
- How to handle tools correctly and safely for different cuts
- Geometric principles that govern form, proportion, and unity in turning
- Techniques for spindle turning, face-plate and chuck turning, and finishing
- Illustrated problems and practical guidance to develop confident, repeatable results
Ideal for students, teachers, and hobbyists seeking a solid, applied foundation in wood-turning.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a practical guide to the art and science of woodturning. It delves into the specific techniques and principles that govern the craft, offering a comprehensive approach that goes beyond mere descriptions of how to turn specific objects. The author, drawing upon the expertise of fellow instructors, emphasizes a methodical approach to mastering the skill. The text systematically classifies the cuts required for spindle and face-plate turning, with each cut explained using geometric principles. This method elevates woodturning from a purely practical skill to a discipline that incorporates an understanding of form and proportion, echoing the design principles of the era. The book emphasizes the importance of harmony and unity in turning, advocating for forms that are both pleasing to the eye and functional. The author's clear explanations and detailed illustrations, combined with a focus on achieving a polished finish through careful tool handling, provide a valuable resource for aspiring woodturners, showcasing the beauty and precision that can be achieved through a scientific understanding of the craft. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334591419_0
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