Instructional Woodturning Videos VHS Books & DVD's

	A Basic Bowl on the Lathe VHS - Richard Raffan Making a "balanced" well-crafted bowl. In this video, veteran Australian turner Richard Raffan shows you how to make a light, "balanced" bowl that feels good in the hand. Raffan shows you how to get the shape you're aiming for and how to judge a bowl's wall-thickness as you work. He also demonstrates a range of faceplate gouge and scraper techniques: the grips for roughing out, shear cutting, "back cutting" with a steep- fluted bowl gouge, detailing, and smoothing convex and concave surfaces with scrapers. Raffan also shows you how to sand on the lathe and how to finish with oil and wax. This video is ideal for the turner who is new to bowls; for turning fundamentals, check out Raffan's video Turning Wood. Run Time: 20 Minutes, A Fine Woodworking Video.Taunton #014002 (list $11.95)
	Turning a Box with a Fitted Lid VHS - Richard Raffan Turning a box with a loose lid is easy, but making one with a fitted lid is a bit more demanding and a test of your woodturning skill; it's very satisfying if done well! In this video Richard will teach you the trick of "sneaking up" on the perfect fit. The trick is to match perfectly mating surfaces in the lid and base flange. They should be tight enough to make a slight air seal whilst loose enough to come apart without rubbing or binding. You'll also learn some useful techniques including hollowing with scrapers, using calipers, and fixing a split on the lathe. Run Time: 20 Mins., A Fine Woodworking Video.Taunton #014017 (list $11.95)
	Hollowing Endgrain VHS - Richard Raffan If you want to turn a lidded box, goblet, or vase on the lathe, you need to hollow endgrain. In this video Richard Raffan shows you a back-hollowing technique (it looks intimidating at first) for endgrain using only a shallow gouge and scrapers. Raffan gets you started by turning a small bowl. You'll see exactly how the gouge slices the wood, removing waste in seconds. In a more challenging box project, Raffan shows you how to control your tools while hollowing deeper forms and how to practice deep-hollowing without any real risk to your work. Finally, he demonstrates what to do when shapes and details go wrong. Run Time: 20 Minutes, A Fine Woodworking Video.Taunton #014016 (list $11.95)
	Turning Projects VHS - Richard Raffan Facework, centerwork, and working end grain. There's no end to the splendid variety of useful objects you can turn once you see Richard Raffan at his lathe.In this tape, you'll learn to select the wood species best suited for a wide variety of turning projects. Raffan shows you how to manipulate skews, gouges and parting tools to produce the whole repertoire of wood-turning cuts, and how to recognize the structural aspects of a project as it develops on the lathe. Raffan also shows you how to sand and apply finishes and waxes, and he offers important safety tips throughout the tape. Among the projects Raffan shows you how to turn are hollow vessels, bottle coasters, spatulas, mallets, small bowls, and beads. Run Time: 90 Minutes Taunton Product #060065 (list $19.95) Companion Book Available
	Turning Boxes VHS - Richard Raffan Expert box-turning techniques. Internationally acclaimed woodturner Richard Raffan demonstrates how to make turned boxes with suction-fit lids in this 55-minute video. Raffan reveals the tricks you need to know when turning boxes and shows you step-by-step how to make three challenging types. You'll learn how to: make a perfect suction-fit lid, manipulate skew chisels and parting tools, turn decorative top knots and finials, back-hollowing and chucking techniques, fix cracks and splits, recover from mistakes, sand and apply a wax finish. Run Time:55 Minutes Taunton Product #060113 (list $19.95). Companion Book Available
	Turning Wood VHS - Richard Raffan Learn woodturning by looking over the shoulder of a master turner. Richard Raffan demonstrates the moves that are so important to skillful woodturning. Then he leads you through six useful projects from his companion book, Turning Wood with Richard Raffan. *You will learn about:* Techniques, sharpening, stance and movement, gouge exercises, skew exercises, centerwork techniques, facework techniques *Projects:* tool handle, light-pull knob, scoop, box, breadboard, bowl . Run Time: 110 Minutes Taunton Product #060011 (list $19.95) Companion Book Available
	Bowl Turning VHS - Del Stubbs An introduction to turning beautiful bowls and plates. Del Stubbs shows you how to turn beautiful bowls and plates. You can start with dry lumber or with green wood you cut yourself. The camera zooms in close to see the careful contact of edge on wood and then moves back so you can study various tool positions, grips and stances. You will learn about: cutting tool types and modification of standard tools, grinding and honing chisels, gripping various turning tools, mounting bowl blanks and roughing out the shape, modifying a standard lathe, controlling warp in the thin wall of a bowl, cutting into endgrain, designing bowl forms. An excellent starter video to the art. Run Time:120 Minutes Taunton Product # 060007 (list $19.95)
	Carving Techniques and Projects VHS - With Sam Bush and Mack Headley A solid foundation in traditional methods. Now you can acquire the satisfying skill of carving wood. In this tape you'll discover the basics of woodcarving, see how to carve an 18th-century scallop shell and gain an understanding of the production techniques of that era. You will learn about: designing for letter carving, selecting and sharpening carving tools, carving roman and italic letters, relief carving, outlining, molding (bordering), backgrounding, modeling and contouring, defining the wings, carving the convex and concave rays, finishing the shell. Sam Bush has been a woodworker for over 30 years. He operates a custom shop in Portland, Oregon, and gives frequent workshops. Mack Headley, Jr., who specializes in 18th-century furniture making, is Master Cabinetmaker at Colonial Williamsburg. Run Time: 85 Minutes - Taunton Product ISBN 0-918804-59-0, # 060017 (list $19.95)
	Turning For Furniture VHS - Ernie Conover Turn a beautiful assortment of furniture pieces. In this video, Ernie Conover shows you how to turn a beautiful assortment of furniture components, including decorative chair legs and bed posts, knobs, pulls, and ornaments. You�ll discover how to turn stretchers, arm and back posts, and columns and how to embellish your work with flutes, reeds, and spiral carving. You�ll see how to: Turn a simple chair stretcher, make custom knobs and pulls, sharpen turning tools, turn cabriole legs, duplicate parts with ease. Ernie Conover is co-designer of the Conover lathe. He offers classes in a variety of woodworking techniques at Conover Workshops. Ernie is the author of Turning for Furniture, The Lathe Book, and The Router Table Book, and he is a frequent contributor to Fine Woodworking magazine. Run Time: 55 Minutes Taunton Product #060107 (list $19.95)
	Hollow Turning VHS - David Ellsworth In this video, Ellsworth explores the full range of his knowledge and experience in the development of hollow forms. Filmed entirely in his studio in Buck's County, Pennsylvania, all subjects are presented in a detailed, step-by-step sequence that reflects his style of teaching. Ellsworth's approach is refreshingly low-key and low tech. Whether you're an adept turner who is familiar with the techniques of turning hollow forms, or you're just beginning to learn this artful craft, this video is an absolute must. Subjects Covered: Selecting materials, Orienting the grain, Hollowing the form, Finishing the bottom, Sanding, Finishing, Polishing. Run Time: 125 Minutes, A David Ellsworth Video. (list $39.95)
	Ellsworth Signature Gouge VHS - David Ellsworth Ellsworth Signature Gouge with Sharpening Jig Instruction A cut-by-cut exploration of the versatile 'Signature' gouge that has been David Ellsworth's tool of choice since 1982. This tape details outside and inside roughing cuts; exterior 'shearing' cuts; interior finishing cuts; shaping the base; and how to enter the rim and cut to the center of the bowl in one pass. Also includes cutting the rim of a natural topped bowl and details of sharpening with the Ellsworth Sharpening Jig. This is a MUST tape for any turner exploring the use of this unique gouge. Run Time: 1 Hour, A David Ellsworth Video. (list $29.95)
	Tips for Turners " Tape 1 " VHS - David Ellsworth In this video, Ellsworth explores the full range of his knowledge and experience in the tools and techniques of turning wood. Filmed entirely in his studio in Buck's County, Pennsylvania, all subjects are presented in a detailed, step-by-step sequence that reflects his style of teaching. Ellsworth's approach is refreshingly low-key and low tech. If you're just beginning to learn woodturning, this video covers all the basics and lays the foundation for smart and safe turning. Subjects Covered: Sharpening your gouges, Faceplates and chucks, Turning and Open Bowl, Jam Chucks, and Sanding. Run Time: 1 hour 45 minutes. A David Ellsworth Video. (list $34.95)
	Tips for Turners " Tape 2 " VHS - David Ellsworth Ellsworth explores lathe modifications; vacuum chucks; methods for heating and cooling the workshop; dust collection; workshop lighting; plus, the "Flexion" section. Practical, informative and of course - the unmistakable 'wit' and humor of David Ellsworth! Run Time: 1 hour . A David Ellsworth Video. (list $29.95)
	Tips for Turners " Tape T " VHS - David Ellsworth A complete guide to usage of hollow turning tools made by David Ellsworth. Includes: History of "Blind Turning" and Ellsworth's bent turning tools; sharpening; making tool handles; correct body positions; cutting the interior of a hollow form with bent and straight tools; measuring wall thickness. In this video, Ellsworth explores the full range of his knowledge and experience in the tools and techniques of turning wood. Filmed entirely in his studio in Buck's County, Pennsylvania, all subjects are presented in a detailed, step-by-step sequence that reflects his style of teaching. Ellsworth's approach is refreshingly low-key and low tech. Run Time: 1 hour. A David Ellsworth Video. (list $29.95)