Creative Woodturning Projects

Creative Woodturning Projects presents 16 inspiring woodturning projects incorporating innovative techniques and created by one of the UK’s leading turners. Compiled from the archives of Woodturning magazine and first commissioned as challenges from the late Editor, Mark Baker, Richard Findley is tasked with researching and attempting to master new and innovative techniques. The techniques explored include multi-axis turning, pyrography, carving, texturing, piercing and more. Richard shares how he tackled each challenge from start to finish, including the struggles as well as the successes. His stories will inspire novice and experienced turners alike. The projects cover a wide range of practical, decorative and fun objects including boxes, vases, a globe, a chess set, Celtic knots and a variety of puzzles. Each process is described in detail, with explanations of how each challenge was approached and accomplished, illustrated with stunning photos of the finished pieces.