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To Turn the Perfect Wooden Bowl

The Lifelong Quest of Bob Stocksdale
By Ron Roszkiewicz
$24.95 Soft Cover
ISBN 978-1-56523-388-1

Written directly from transcribed audiotapes recorded during

a week-long interview conducted before he passed away, this
fascinating book reveals the life experiences, philosophies, and
often replicated turning methods of the renowned Bob Stocksdale.
Featuring a gallery of beautiful, never-before-seen photographs sure
to inspire artists, this unique biography provides the masters advice
on toolsincluding lathes, band saws, and jointerssharpening
devices, and wood selection, as well as his business tips for pricing,
selling, and shipping finished pieces. As a portrait of a beloved and
respected artisan, this guide offers the first in-depth look at the man
behind the modern movement of woodturning.

Turning the Inside

for a Shallow Bowl
same way as
cut in the
Shallow bowls are
the homemade curved
deeper bowls. With wood,
the surface of the
tool rest close to the
cuts is made with
a series of shearing
(AD). The consistency
one-half inch gouge
the bowl wall is tested
Ebony, Malaysia, 1991,
x 158mm). of the thickness of
6 3/8" x 6" (162mm along the way (B).
and George Saxe.
Collection of Dorothy

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Turning a Pedestal
A
a
are often held onto
Bowls with pedestals of
wood and the support
faceplate with scrap Here
a ball-bearing center.
the tailstock with
away from the waste
Bob cuts the pedestal
Wild persimmon, Texas, tool (A).
x 133mm). block with a parting
4" x 5" (108mm
1999,
Amboyna, Malaysia,
x 209mm).
3" x 8" (86mm
L. Merrill.
Collection of Forrest

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As far as I am concerned, Bob Stocksdale was the father of

American woodturning.
Sam Maloof

His work in bowl turning set a standard that all turners look
up to today: Excellence is where you begin.
David Ellsworth
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Great Book of Wooden Toys
More Than 50 Easy-to-Build Projects
By Norm Marshall
$19.95 Available in May
ISBN 978-1-56523-431-4

In todays era of mass production, theres no other woodworking

project as rewarding to build as a wooden toy. A wooden toy gets
back to the basics of handmade craftsmanship, natural materials,
and, best of all, good old-fashioned fun. From a powerful steam
roller to a pioneer-inspired paddleboat, this book from the experts
at American Woodworker includes 50 ingenious designs that any
child will love including 16 pull-along classics that are perfect for
toddlers. Each project includes complete step-by-step instructions,
exploded diagrams, and color photographs of each finished toy.

American Country Furniture

Projects from the Workshop of David T. Smith
By Nick Engler and Mary Jane Favorite
$24.95 Available in May
ISBN 978-1-56523-432-1

American country furniture is loved for its simple design, attention

to detail, and faithfulness to history. And, with the help of American
Country Furniture, woodworkers of all skill levels can build 50 of David
T. Smiths most popular furniture reproductions the same pieces
used to furnish the country homes of early American pioneers. Each
project includes clearly illustrated diagrams, step-by-step instructions
detailing how to cut and assemble each
part, and insight into how it was used
during those times gone by.

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Woodworkers Guide to Dovetails
How to Make the Essential Joint by Hand or Machine
By Ernie Conover
$24.95 Soft Cover
ISBN 978-1-56523-387-4

Using straightforward, efficient

methods, Conover shows
woodworkers how to cut full,
half-blind and through dovetails
using hand tools. After
learning the basics, readers
will move on to mastering
the many popular router-
driven jigs available on
the market today.

Dovetails - the hallmark of fine furniture, are finally

demystified! Conovers Woodworkers Guide to Dovetails is
a masterpiece! Its about time that someone explained every
dovetail in THE Book! Superb!
Scott Phillips, Host of PBS Televisions American Woodshop

Woodworkers Guide Woodworkers Guide to Sharpening Woodworkers Guide to

to Bending Wood
Techniques, Projects, and Expert Advice
for Fine Woodworking
By Jonathan Benson
$24.95 Soft Cover
ISBN 978-1-56523-360-7
Any woodworker can learn the basic methods for
bending wood in this comprehensive guide that
includes bending green wood, bending with heat
or steam, bending panels and laminations.
All You Need to Know to Keep Your Tools Sharp
By John English
$19.95 Soft Cover
ISBN 978-1-56523-309-6
To help a woodworker identify which technique is
a good fit for their style, this complete reference
clearly and comprehensively presents all the
information anyone needs to know, including the
characteristics of steel, safety, bench and water
stones, oilstones, and much more.
Veneering & Inlay
Techniques, Projects & Expert Advice for Fine
Furniture
By Jonathan Benson
$24.95 Soft Cover
ISBN 978-1-56523-346-1
From a furniture maker and veneer specialist, this
book will guide woodworkers through the classic
technique of re-creating the beauty of exotic
wood. Included is a complete overview and step-
by-step exercises that culminate in four beautiful
finished pieces.

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Making Furniture and Dollhouses for
American Girl and Other 18-Inch Dolls
(Revised & Expanded)
By Dennis Simmons
$24.95 Soft Cover
ISBN 978-1-56523-402-4

Dennis Simmons shares his

30 years of woodworking
experience in this guide to
constructing a doll house and
heirloom-quality furniture scaled
to fit American Girl and other
popular 18 dolls. The easy-to-
follow projects are presented in
a detailed, step-by-step process
from start to finish and each Dollhouse

can be completed
Detail B

Dollhouse Side Wall Assembly

Hope Chest
Assembly Drawing Detail A

with basic tools.

Roof Assembly Detail A

Storage
Cases
Page 143

Best of all, theres

Detail B

Side Wall Assembly

Side Wall Assembly

I have included several

book of doll furniture,

a project to match
s a final part in this items can
A
Back Wall Assembly However, these
necessarily furniture.
items that are not used in the
tools and techniques
of the woodworking
Page 150 be made with all cases, and they will
help to keep
They are storage and
previous chapters. of dolls organized
ng and old alikecollection
any collectorsyou in use.
not on display or
securely stored when
especially
storage cases designed
you will find four Case, and
A Here in this chapter Trunk, Traveling
Hope Chest, Southwestern

any woodworking
for 18" dolls: the
H Classic Trunk.
will help
Page 156 in the previous chapters
Detail C methods learned requires the
The box-making The Traveling Case
of these projects.
you construct all covering. The manufacturers
heavy weight wall
application of a gluing the paper
onto the traveling
be followed when if
directions should for the wall covering
could be substituted
case. A fabric material
D
handling is likely to occur.
excessive

skill level. Base

Detail C Bottom
View of the Wall

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Traditional American
Rooms
Celebrating Style, Craftsmanship, and
Historic Woodwork
By Brent Hull and Christine G. H. Franck
$35.00 Soft Cover
ISBN 978-1-56523-322-5

An ideal sourcebook for designers, architects,

woodworkers, and carpenters, this beautiful reference
showcases the stunning woodwork of the Winterthur
Museum and Country Estate. As a guided tour led by
authors Brent Hull, a historic millwork expert, and Christine
Franck, an expert in classic architecture, Traditional
American Rooms explores 20 rooms from the Georgian
and Federal periods and evaluates their millwork
elements. With stunning photography, a glossary
of pertinent architectural terms,
and fascinating commentary, this Georgian Room
s

reference is perfect for anyone Port Royal

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looking to add the classic designs

Frankford, Pennsylvan

his native Bahamas

Philadelphia and
owned homes in estate befitting
Edward Stiles already the city for a country
land six miles outside
when he bought merchant.
affluent gentleman striking similarities
his stature as an Port Royal bears are
Stiles birthplace,

of yesterday to the homes of today.

Named after Mr. earlier. Both houses
built a few years
a famous home . The master builder
at Port
to Mount Pleasant,
of English Palladianism Pleasants builder,
near-textbook examples friends with Mount
Bedford, was good Bedford collaborate
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Royal, Gunning Nevel and
Nevel. How closely Measuring Edward
a man known as charged Bedford for
clear, though Nevel days, having
Port Royal is not to Nevels daybook. In those
according method of
Stiles home in Frankford, builder was one
by a fellow master
construction measured
charges. hall, parlor,
calculating building r are the entrance
rooms at Winterthu downstairs public
spaces,
The five Port Royal bedrooms. The
cross hall, and two
upstairs library greatest detail.
hall, exhibit the r; the
the parlor, and entrance of the tallest at Winterthu are over 11
rooms are some rooms
The Port Royal tall and the upstairs
measure over 12 ; they are some
of the
downstairs rooms is in proportion
of the moldings is appropriate because
in height. The scale r collection. This to
in the Winterthu when compared
largest moldings large, especially
are bold and often
Georgian moldings
later Federal moldings.

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Parlor. Need a
The Port Royal
this long.
here that is about

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Carving Gargoyles, Grotesques, and Other
Creatures of Myth
History, Lore, and 12 Artistic Patterns
By Shawn Cipa
$19.95 Soft Cover
ISBN 978-1-56523-329-4

For centuries, gargoyles have endured as architectural necessities

directing rainwater away from age-old buildings or, as speculated,
warding off evil from cathedrals and churches. Today, these mysterious
icons are a popular carving subject for anyone looking to
add unique ornamentation to their homes. With this step-by-
step tutorial from Shawn Cipa, any carver can craft a Traditional
Water-Spouting Gargoyle and a Classic Grotesque, and then
move on to 10 more original patterns including the
Crouching Imp and the Screaming Keystone Grotesque.

This is a must-have book for all gargoyle

aficionados, not just for wood carvers.
Walter S. Arnold, Sculptor/Stone Carver

101 Artistic Carving the

Relief Patterns Human Face
for Woodcarvers, 2nd Edition
Woodburners & Capturing Character and
Crafters Expression in Wood
By Lora S. Irish By Jeff Phares
$19.95 Soft Cover
ISBN 978-1-56523-399-7 $24.95 Soft Cover
ISBN 978-1-56523-424-6
NEW from
Lora S. Irish
From celebrated artist Lora S. Irish, this is a treasure trove of For anyone whos ever had trouble rendering the human face, the
small and beautiful patterns for crafters of all mediums. Perfect newly expanded and revised edition of Carving the Human Face,
for carving, woodburning, painting, quilting and more, the is the ticket to creating realistic portraits. From a world champion
patterns are provided in two detailed varieties: a line- drawing carver known for his lifelike carvings, this updated book
for transferring and a shaded variety for illustrating depth and includes new patterns and photographs, in addition to valuable
shadow. For new carvers, the author demonstrates the entire information on techniques for crafting hair, facial features, and
carving process for creating a charming Country Apple Quilt Square. realistic skin and muscle.

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Carving Wooden
Finger Puppets and
Cane Toppers
20 Whimsical Projects From
Basswood Eggs
By Ross Oar

TO O L S &
M AT E R I A L S L I ST
Basswood hen egg

Tom Cat
Vise
bit
" (10mm) or " (13mm) Forstner
Hand-held electric or battery drill
Carving knife

ST E P - BY- ST E P 10mm or 12mm 90 V-tool

Carving an
8mm 75 V-tool
5mm #9 gouge
8mm #9 gouge

EYE
" (6mm) #9 gouge
10mm #9 gouge
12mm #5 gouge
basswood
2 blocks of " x " (19mm x 19mm)
A carved eye can make or break Small quick-grip clamp
a or Elmers
carving. Thats why I suggest Wood glue, such as Titebond #2
that
beginners carve their own study
sticks. Not only are the sticks
good
practice, but they also give you
a
tangible record of the carving
process.
Start by rounding the corner
of PA I N T C O L O R S
a 1" x 1" x 12" stick and sketching Pink
in Yellow

3
guidelines. With the rounded
corner
as your center point, divide Define the eyeball and bottom Orange White
two sides eyelid. Start at the left
of the stick into five equal sections corner of the eye and draw a
by line that arcs three sections down Green
drawing four lines on each side. and five sections up. Shape the
Each eyeball area by making a stop
line should be about " apart. cut along this line and tapering
We will down to the line using the same
be carving the left eye. techniques used in Step 1.
really
Our cover model, Kelsey Thorne,
nger puppet
likes Tom Cat. To create a cat
of your
that looks like your pet, use colors
has a pink nose,
choice. In this case, Tom Cat

$14.95 Soft Cover

and an orange
yellow eyes with green pupils,
and yellow wash on his fur.

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Define the bottom of the

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top eyelid. Sketch in the top
eyelid. Start at the first line on Shape the bottom eyelid. ts_f.indd 14-15
the
corner and sketch an arc up for left side of the rounded
Cvg_Wooden_Finger_Puppe
Sketch
five sections and then arc back (mirroring the line of the bottom in the pouch under the eye
down for three. Your line will eyelid from step 3). Turn your
end on the last line to the right stick upside down and repeat
of the rounded section. Using the process from Step 2 to create
a carving knife, make a stop cut hanging chip and then cut the a
chip
about 116" deep along the line
you eyelid and pouch under the eye. free. This forms the bottom
" down from the line and taper sketched. Then start about
up to the line.
Carve a Classic
WOOD
SPIRIT For wood carvers looking to create something different comes a
Now that you have mastered

collection of patterns and projects for making whimsical puppets or

the
nose, eye, mouth, and ear, it
is time
to put them all together to carve
a
woodspirit.
Start with the same 1" x 1

3
"x
12" blank with one corner rounded
Stop cut around the nose.
over. Divide the two sides that Use a #6 " gouge to make a
come stop cut around the nose, as

cane toppers. Kids will love Billy Parrot, Squeaker Squirrel, and Chipper
together at the corner into three explained on the previous page.
Make these stop cuts about

2
equal sections. " deep. Below the tip of the nose,
Shape the upper eyelid. Hold start about " away and taper
to the bottom of the stop cut.

5
your knife with the handle at
oclock (12 oclock is the top of 7 Carve the pupil. Press a 3mm
the stick). Press the knife tip
the wood just above the right into
side
" into the wood at a 20 angle. of the previous cut. Cut about
Follow the line with the knife,
creating a hanging chip. Press
the center of the knife into the
This forms the top of the lip.
(18") #11 gouge about 18" into
the wood where you want the
pupil. The open end of the gouge
should be at the top eyelid. This
acts as a stop cut when you
taper down the rest of the eyeball.
Taper up to the pupil from

Chimp. BONUS - 5 miniature relief-carved landscape patterns are

center of the rounded corner 18" away from the stop cut.
at approximately a 60angle
rock the knife to either side to and
free the chip.

4 included to hone relief-carving skills!

Add the eye trench. Use a
#6 " gouge to shave away the
areas beside the bridge of the
nose and under the browline
where the eyes will be located.

Define the hairline and the

forehead. Press the center
of the knife into the rounded
corner about 316". Roll the knife
to both sides so this stop cut
is deepest
and gets more shallow as it approaches at the rounded corner
down about " along the rounded the other corners. Move
stop cut to shape the forehead. corner and taper up to the

5
Kid Crafts Woodcarving
Add the smile lines. Sketch
in a lazy S shape for the smile
lines starting at the tip of the
wings of the nose and down
where the corners of the mouth to
will be. Make a V-shaped cut
along these lines with a carving
knife,
more shallow as you move towards starting deep and getting
the end of the line.

2
Define the bridge of the nose.
below the center of the forehead Cut in at a 45 angle "
taper to define the browline. By Everett Ellenwood
6
Make the cut about " deep.
Move down about " from the
bottom of this cut and taper Define the edge of the face.
up to the browline cut. Sketch
to define the bottom of the cheekbones.a line up around the face
line on each side of the face. Make a V-cut along the
Extend the lines up to the hairline,

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making the cut more shallow
as you approach the hairline.

ISBN 978-1-56523-366-9

Perfect for anyone learning to carve

- includes safety tips, basic carving
techniques, and fun projects for
creating a croaking frog, a whistle,
and more.
Also Available

Teach Yourself to Carve

Wood Spirit Study Stick
Step-by-Step Instructional Guide Kid Crafts Kid Crafts
By Jan Oegema Leathercraft Woodworking
$29.95 By Linda Sue Eastman By John Kelsey
ISBN 978-1-56523-396-6 $14.95 Soft Cover $12.95 Soft Cover
ISBN 978-1-56523-370-6 ISBN 978-1-56523-353-9
Its easy to learn how to carve with this conveniently packaged
all-in-one kit that includes a study stick guide, a blank to
practice on, and an instructional booklet for carving a wood The first good book Ive seen for young woodworkers.
spirits eyes, nose, mouth and ears. This is a great gift! Scott Phillips, host of The American Woodshop

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New! Best of
Wooden Puzzles
31 Favorite Projects and Patterns
By Editors of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts
$17.95 Soft Cover
ISBN 978-1-56523-429-1

Collected from the pages of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts, this collection
features 31 of the most popular puzzle patterns and projects. Creative,
colorful and separated by difficulty level for easy selection, each design
features a color photo of the finished puzzle and a pattern, while selected
projects feature step-by-step instructions for easy completion

Wooden Clocks
31 Favorite Projects & Patterns
By Editors of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts
$24.95 Soft Cover
ISBN 978-1-56523-427-7

Selected by the editors of Scroll Saw Woodworking

& Crafts, this collection includes the most beloved
clock projects - from fancy fretwork grandfather
clocks to classic pendulum clocks and whimsical
desk clocks. This volume offers something for
everyone - no matter what level of scrolling
expertise. Beginners will learn how to cut their
pieces like an expert and assemble each clock
part. More advanced crafters will appreciate the
section on finishing clocks and personalizing
special gifts.

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Zodiac Puzzles for Scroll Saw Woodworking
30 Projects from the Eastern and Western Calendars
By Judy and Dave Peterson
$17.95 Soft Cover
ISBN 978-1-56523-393-5

With Zodiac Puzzles for the Scroll Saw,

woodworkers can now find
inspiration in the stars. This
exciting new collection of wooden
puzzles is based on the astrological
signs of the Western and Chinese Zodiac
and includes 2 complete projects for
Capricorn and The Rooster along with 28
additional patterns.

Aries
The Western Zodiac Advanced Pattern
Aries: the Ram

March 21April 19
2
More than 2,000 years ago, the vernal
so
equinox commonly occurred in Aries,
that is why it is the first sign of the zodiac.
Hamal is the bright star in Aries horn. 1
sent
In mythology, the goddess Nephele
a ram with Golden Fleece to save her
children from being sacrificed. The ram
carried the son to safetythe daughter
fell off over the sea. When he arrived,
the
the son sacrificed the ram and gave
Golden Fleece to King Aeetes. Jupiter
and
placed the ram in the sky. Later, Jason
the Argonauts stole the fleece.
Aries are usually courageous, adventurous,
also
and quick thinkers, though they can
be selfish, impatient, and impulsive.
Orion
Constellations Intermediate Pattern
Orion: the Hunter
a
Orion is my favorite constellation. As
head
small child, I could lay in bed with my
on the windowsill. I watched Orion in
spring as it rose over the hill. The shoulder
can
and knee stars are bright and the belt
often be seen on a clear night. Betelgeuse,

Additional Projects include:

this
Bellatrix, and Rigel are three stars in
The
constellation you might have heard of.
Orion Nebula, M42, can be seen around
Orions sword. Orion was often imagined
far as
as holding a shield in his left hand. As
it, but
I know no one ever put a dragon on
after all, this is my design!
Orion was a great hunter who had the
reputation of being so tall he could walk
getting
through the deepest water without

Pisces, The Fishes Orion

of
his head wet. There are many versions
story, most having to do with his
Orions
send
boastfulness. In one story, the gods
= major star a scorpionScorpioto kill Orion.
Now
= minor star they circle the skies, chasing each other.
It is also said that Orion is fighting Taurus
the bull, which is adjacent to him.
that
The ancient Egyptians saw the stars
Star Name Key: make up Orion as Osiris, the Egyptian
1
1. Hamal God of Light. Osiris was seen as starting 2
of
2. Sheratan his journey up the Nile to the River

Sagittarius, The Archer Ursa Major

Heaven. Their imaginations incorporated
boat
stars below the constellation into the
in which he was standing.

= major star 5
= minor star 4
Satinwood, 5 /2" (140mm) high.
1 3
W e s t e r n Z o d i a c 23
T h e

Libra, The Scales C assiopeia and

Star Name Key:
f o r S c r o l l S a w W o o d w o r k i n g 1. Betelgeuse
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2. Bellatrix
3. Alnitak
4. Alnilam 7
22-23
Zodiac_Puzzles_Scroll_Saw_f.indd 5. Mintaka
6. Saiph 6
7. Rigel

T he Tiger, Dragon, Horse, many more

Snake and more from the C o n s t e l l a t i o n s 79
Birch, 9" (229mm) high.

f o r S c r o l l S a w W o o d w o r k i n g
78 Z o d i a c P u z z l e s 1/2/09 1:39:42 PM

78-79

Chinese Zodiac
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The Scroll Saw: Animal Puzzles

A Beginners Guide for the Scroll Saw,
DVD 2nd edition
By John Burke Newly Revised and
$19.95 Expanded, Now 50
ISBN 978-1-56523-411-6 Projects in Wood
By Judy and Dave Peterson
$17.95 Soft Cover
ISBN 978-1-56523-391-1

Perfect for beginners, but brimming with expert tips for the
advanced, master scroller John Burke demonstrates everything
from shaping wood to crafting greeting cards. Scrollers will learn
the tricks to transferring patterns, choosing blades, and the
secrets to cutting brass, fabric, steel, and glass.
This newly expanded version of the best-selling pattern book
from two of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts most popular
contributors features 20 new and original puzzles. These unique
upright and interlocking puzzles are fun to build and even more
fun to give as gifts.

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Woodturning ODonnells
Full Circle Woodturning
By David Springett Techniques
By Michael ODonnell
$27.95 Soft Cover
ISBN 978-1-56523-406-2 $24.95 Soft Cover
ISBN 978-1-56523-405-5

From the author of Woodturning Wizardry, comes the resource that
experienced turners need to expand their skills. The fascinating
projects in this book will leave you stunned -- and includes mind-
bending geometrical shapes, twisted polygons, puzzles, gravity-
defying clocks and other unusual, challenging pieces.
Learn the process of turning from an internationally renowned
turner with this practical guide that covers materials, equipment
and machinery, how to store timber, safety, tools, sanding and
much more. Step-by-step projects include a bowl, lamp, goblet, box
and more.

Ellsworth on Woodturning
How a Master Creates Bowls, Pots, and Vessels
By David Ellsworth
$29.95 Soft Cover
ISBN 978-1-56523-377-5
256 Pages

This is the book woodturners have been waiting for -- the first complete
reference from David Ellsworth, the grandfather of the contemporary
wood art movement. Never before has the grandmaster of woodturning
provided everything woodworkers and artists need to know to replicate
his highly evolved techniques and signature style. Step-by-step directions
and crisp, absorbing photos show exactly how Ellsworth creates an open
bowl, a natural-edged bowl, and an astounding hollow vessel featuring a
tiny opening and coin-thin walls. For anyone new to the lathe, Ellsworth
on Woodturning provides expert tips for getting started. Intermediate and
advanced turners will appreciate advice on everything from working with
green wood to design to tool making and sharpening.

David Ellsworth is the most influential and copied woodturner in America.

Dale L. Nish, author, instructor and woodturning pioneer

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Desks, Bookcases Heirloom Furniture

& Entertainment Projects
Centers Timeless Pieces for
Working Furniture Your Home
for Your Home By Editors of
Woodworkers Journal
By Editors of
Woodworkers Journal $19.95 Soft Cover
$19.95 Soft Cover ISBN 978-1-56523-364-5
ISBN 978-1-56523-363-8 160 Pages
160 Pages

Hand-picked from the pages of Woodworkers Journal, these 14
classic projects were selected for their functionality and clean
designs. Each piece will work hard, look good, and last a lifetime.
With a variety of styles to accommodate any homes dcor, these
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For indoors and on-the-deck, these classic and vintage- These classic table projects will deliver both form and
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Carving on Turning
By Chris Pye
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ISBN 978-1-56523-404-8
This one-of-a-kind book
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For any carver or crafter looking to create something different, this
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Britains leading carver, Ray Gonzalez, offers his
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With the guidance of master carver Fred Wilbur,
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With this new book, any carver can now stand
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Studio Furniture of the Renwick Gallery
By Oscar Fitzgerald
$35.00 Soft Cover ISBN 978-1-56523-367-6
$60.00 Hard Cover ISBN 978-1-56523-365-2

This stunning book will be on the wish-list of any woodworker and is must-
have for any wood-artists library. As the first book to catalog the preeminent
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of the most important movements in modern craft the Studio Furniture
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84 stunning pieces and provides fascinating insight into each makers
professional training, artistic techniques and inspirations. Among those
included are Sam Maloof, Tage Frid, Wharton Esherick, Wendall Castle and
other artists whose work is unsurpassed for its functionality, creativity and
fine craftsmanship.
SAM MALOOF

Rocker
1980, walnut, 44
45 26
Featuring the work of:

Gift of Roger .
and Frances Kennedy,
1997.88

WOODWO RKERS

chair would become

produced few of
GENER ALLY AGREE
chairs present the
lenge of any furniture
THAT ROCKING
most difcult technical
form. Although
Maloofs signature
chal-
the rocking
piece, he
at, curved spindles
featured a crest
and replaced the
for the straight,
rail contained within
upholstered seat
turned ones;
the stiles; Sam Maloof

them before the wooden one. It with a shaped
his rst rocking 1980s. He made also incorporated
chair for his wife slotted dado-rabb the special
but it was not until Freda in 1958, et joint, developed
1961 after he received which allowed in 1974,
from Henry Dreyfuss, a note Maloof to eliminate

Tage Frid
Compared with the stretchers.
the well known the Renwicks walnut
designer and one industrial rocker,
of Maloofs clients, typical of productio
began to design that he n during the 1970s
rocking chairs his chairs of the and 1980s,
note enclosed a in earnest. The 1990s feature more curves,
clipping from the thinner headrests
Journal reporting Wall Street , and showier maple.
that the sale of In the Renwicks
taking off after rockers was example, the underside
President John the seat is incised of
sician touted the F. Kennedys phy- no. 20 1980 /

relaxing benets F.A.C.C. / made Sam Maloof
Maloofs rockers of rocking. for / Roger Kennedy
from the 1960s MALOOF. He SAM
upholstered seats, typically had used the F.A.C.C.
turned spindles seventeen years after he was notation for
backs, stretchers on straight selected as a Fellow

Judie McKie
, and a crest rail in the American
past the back posts that extended Craft Council
he changed the in 1975. In 1992
ending in horn-like marking to d.f.a.r.i.s.d
By 1975 the evolving projection
rocker design substitute s. memorate the honorary . to com-
d doctorate of ne
he received from arts that
the Rhode Island
Design in that School of
33
Adamson, The
Furniture of Sam
year. 33
The information Maloof.
for this entry comes

largely
from this excellent
catalogue.

Wharton Esherick
120

George Nakashima

Doc Fizzix Mousetrap Racers

By Al Balmer
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ISBN 978-1-56523-359-1

Whats a mousetrap racer? A very cool, very

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full-color, step-by-step directions
Little Moe Identify and check off
the list below.
the following parts
from
for constructing a champion
for a

mousetrap-powered racer in
brand mousetrap
the most basic design [ ] 1 - Standard Victor
Little Moe is probably significant versatilit
y. as Spider Wire

fishing string, such

despite retaining [ ] 1 - Length of Kevlar
mousetrap racer,
distance and speed. (14 to 20 lb test)
It is designed for of a string is
is simple: one end brass tube (axles)
[ ] 1 - 12" x /16"
3
The construction
is attached to the tube (lever arm)
a lever arm that [ ] 1 - 12" x /8" brass

addition to the plans for 7

1
tied to the tip of of the string has a
arm. The other end faucet washers
mousetraps lever to the drive axle. [ ] 8 - 1/4" L beveled
catch a hook attached
loop designed to wind the string [ ] 4 - SAE #10 flat
washers
the axle hook and
Place the loop over DVD layers
wheels in the [ ] 4 - DVDs, CDs, or
axle by turning the
around the drive

additional racers.
to the racers intended
motion. [ ] 1 - 4" zip tie
opposite direction the lever arm is 1/8" piece of balsa wood
[ ] 1 - 36" x /2" x
1
around the axle,
As the string winds the mousetraps
drive axle, causing [ ] Ruler
pulled closer to the Release the drive
and store energy. [ ] Pencil
spring to wind up off the drive X-Acto

arm pulls the string as the one offered by

wheels and the lever [ ] Hobby saw, such
wheels to rotate.
axle, causing the [ ] Scrap wood or cardboard
masking tape
[ ] Painters tape or
power drill and square
[ ] Drill press or hand-held
for chosen drill
[ ] 3/8" and /16" bits
3

such as Instant Jet

Glue 54 to 63, you will have
After youve followed the steps on pages
[ ] Cyanoacrylate glue, incredible Little Moe!
completed your first Mousetrap Racerthe
[ ] Needle-nose pliers
[ ] Wire cutters
[ ] Vise
inside the hole of
at hardware stores, fit at hobby, hardware,
The faucet washers, available
The other items can be
found 53
either the DVDs or CDs.
or discount stores.

52

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 A S nea k P ee k at f all 2 0 0 9
Homeowners
New Masters of Complete Guide
the Wooden Box to the Chainsaw
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 A S nea k P ee k at f all 2 0 0 9
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D V D s Watc h , L e a r n , a n d M a k e
Twists and Advanced Turning DVD
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Twists and Advanced Turning demystifies the
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Turners of all skill levels have the opportunity to
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Novelties and Projects DVD Bowl Turning DVD

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Learn how to make a number of projects,
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Turning Bowls DVD
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Turning Bowls covers many skills in unsurpassed
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Learn to turn both decorative and functional
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The Router: A Beginners Guide DVD
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Using a router and just a starter set of cutters,
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Classic Profiles DVD Elliptical Turning: An Introduction DVD

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Whether it is a Georgian furniture leg or a
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David Springett, the master of the seemingly
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Boxes, Goblets, and Screwthreads - DVD Woodturning Wizardry DVD

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Projects for creating two boxes and goblets, and
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Interlocking spheres, cubes held captive in a
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Starting with safety measure, and tool use,
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Designed to improve turning, Woodturning - A
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