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Learn the secrets to a collection of puzzling projects, designed to
mystify and intrigue. There are 12 seemingly impossible woodturned
puzzles to make - all with incredibly simple solutions, once you
know how. Using old techniques in a new and fascinating way, David
Springett shows how to create these tactile and entertaining works
of art. With clear step-by-step instructions, photographs and
illustrations to follow, plus a wealth of information and guidance
on tools, materials and techniques, you'll be mastering the tricks
in no time.
Spheres within spheres, stars within cubes, delicate lattices with
no apparent means of support - wood turners over the centuries have
developed a whole range of extraordinary structures which seem at
first sight to be quite impossible. In fact, all of these items can
be made by anyone with basic wood turning skills, an ordinary lathe
and simple hand tools - and this book shows you how. Topics
included are: arrow through a bottle, lattice-lidded boxes, lattice
pomander, Singapore ball, spiked star in sphere or cube, captive
cube in sphere, pierced sphere, lidded box in sphere, Chinese balls
and rings, and interlocking spheres. A best-seller when first
published in 1993, the book has been thoroughly revised for this
new edition, with colour photography throughout. It features
stunning new 3-D illustrations showing cutaway views of the work in
progress, making the instructions even easier to follow than
before. The introductory chapters describe the equipment required -
much of which you can make yourself - and give advice on wood
selection, setting out the work, and workshop health and safety.
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.
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