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First Greek Woodturning Club

Friday 03 February 2012

First Greek Woodturning Club

Nikos Siragas starts new woodturning club on the island of Crete

Tagged in: Nikos Siragas , Greek , club

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World first for Micro turning

Friday 03 February 2012

World first for Micro turning

Woodturners who enjoy micro turning will be pleased to know Robert Sorby has released the first full miniature woodturning set

Tagged in: Robert Sorby , miniature woodturning set

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Kelton Multi-Axis Scraper

Friday 03 February 2012

Kelton Multi-Axis Scraper

Keith Fenton tests this new scraper and finds that it provides the option to remove both large quantities of wood quickly whilst achieving a fine finishing cut

Tagged in: Keith Fenton , The ToolPost , Kelton Multi-Axis Scraper

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40 years in the power tool market for Makita

Thursday 02 February 2012

40 years in the power tool market for Makita

Makita celebrates 40 years in the UK with power tool market leadership

Tagged in: Makita , power tools

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Excelsior - the Gold Standard from Robert Sorby

Thursday 02 February 2012

Excelsior - the Gold Standard from Robert Sorby

Serious woodturners everywhere will be delighted to hear Robert Sorby has launched its latest premium range - the Excelsior

Tagged in: Robert Sorby , Excelsior , premium range

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Proxxon MOS Carver

Thursday 02 February 2012

Proxxon MOS Carver

Woodworkers Institute forum user, Frans Brown, tackles carving with the help of a little bit of power

Tagged in: Flexcut , BriMarc Tools & Machinery , Frans Brown , Proxxon MOS Carver

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Woodcarver of the Year 2012

Wednesday 01 February 2012

Woodcarver of the Year 2012

Woodcarver of the Year 2012 will be bigger and better than ever. Featuring online entry, more prizes and more chance to win

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Jaidcraft Metallic Waxes

Wednesday 01 February 2012

 Jaidcraft Metallic Waxes

These metallic waxes, available in Treasure gold and Treasure Jewels, are perfect for enhancing your turnings

Tagged in: Jaidcraft , metallic waxes

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Jet JWBS Bandsaw

Wednesday 01 February 2012

Jet JWBS Bandsaw

Derek Jones finds the Jet JWBS to be a well thought out and professional machine

Tagged in: Derek Jones , Jet JWBS 18Q Bandsaw

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Wizardry in Wood 2012

Tuesday 31 January 2012

Wizardry in Wood 2012

The definitive exhibition of the art and craft of turning, hosted by the Worshipful Company of Turners

Tagged in: Wizardry in Wood , Worshipful Company of Turners

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Ten top books & DVDs you might like

  • Woodturning Projects

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    This unique book is a step-by-step guide to both the art and the craft of woodturning. It is an exploration of turned shapes and the wide variety of timbers which can be used to create them. The makin...

  • Sam Maloof

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    This visually rich documentary spans a week with Maloof while he builds and discusses his designs, including his much imitated signature rocker. It’s an opportunity to savor the nuances and substance ...

  • Building Antique Model Cars In Wood

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    Wood is an expressive and beautiful material for building any scale model. With a little patience and the right instruction, anyone can create impressive and lifelike miniature automobiles they''ll be...

  • Wood

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    An indispensable guide to one of the world’s most valuable natural resources. This new edition adds 17 important timber species not included before, bringing the list of species described up to 400 in...

  • Natural Edges & Hollow Forms

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    Learn to wet-turn and create end-grain bowls whilst retaining the bark as a rim....

  • Developing the Router Workshop

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    Guides the viewer through scribing, biscuit jointing, panel raising, dovetailing and finger jointing....

  • Spray Finishing and Other Techniques

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    Improved finishes and tools have put spray finishing within the reach of any woodworker. In this book, expert woodworkers and professional finishers share their advice on how to get a flawless spray f...

  • Small Shop Projects

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    Woodworker Jim Cummins shows you how to transform that small scrap you can't bear to throw away, into a valued treasure. In addition to several intriguing boxes with many variations, you'll discover a...

  • The Router

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    Alan Goodsell furnishes router newcomers with a set of indispensable skills for making attractive and useful items for the home, using only a router and starter set of cutters....

  • Shaper

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    This handy pocket sized guide offers all the tips, tricks and ideas a woodworker needs to get the most out of this tool, in a concise and accessible way. Dedicated to providing integral information ab...

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