Books & DVD's
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Pen Turning with Barry Gross A Visual Guide To Pen Making - On this DVD, Master Pen Maker Barry Gross demonstrates the fun and art of pen turning. He creates an elegant Euro Style ball point pen made from Amboyna Burl while carefully guiding you through each step of the way. His unique step by step method of demonstrating the pen making process will instill confidence in the viewer that they will be successful when making their pen. Barry discusses tool selection, demonstrates sharpening skills and teaches the A, B, Cs of tool control. He takes the mystery out of a good finish by revealing sanding & finishing tips. Then, when you are ready to sell your pens, his candid remarks on marketing will alleviate the fears of selling your work. This DVD is a must for every beginner but has tips & tricks for even the most experienced turner! $22.95
Pen Turner's Workbook 2nd Edition- $14.95
The latest instructions for making extraordinary pens using segmented woodturning techniques!
A full color gallery of specialty pens!
Step by step instructions for 17 different projects!
Steps to dye & stain your pens!
Discussions on pen plating material-which is best for your customer?
Choosing a lathe!
Pen blank material selection (acrylic, wood or stabilized wood)
Special "Oops" section - learn from my mistakes!
Marketing section to sell your pens!
Learn To Turn - A Beginner's Guide to Woodturning From Start To Finish! The ideal woodturning book for the beginner!
Inside Learn To Turn, you'll discover:
How to select the lathe that is right for you
The many tools used for turning and how to use them
How to transform logs into suitable turning material
The fundamentals of sharpening, sanding & finishing
Learn To Turn - $16.95
Tom Boley of the Capital Areas Woodturners:
"Learn to Turn, will most certainly become one of the better and more often used
books on the subject. The explanations are clear and concise and the photos are
close up details of exactly what he explains. I am just embarking on teaching
woodturning myself and expect to use this book as an excellent resource for my
classes and will recommend it to my students for their study. I was initially
impressed that Chapter 1 is on Safety. Good start. I recommend the book."
A book review from Tom Hintz, from www.NewWoodworker.com
In Learn to Turn, Gross takes the novice turner through the entire process in a logical and safe progression. Throughout Learn To Turn you will find heavily illustrated pages that show each task step by step. Learn to Turn is a very good resource for new and not-so-new turners that want to learn the basics the right and safe- way, the first time.
Pen Turner's Workbook -
Lavishly illustrated and full of detailed information, the "Pen Turner's Workbook" is a fascinating trip into the world of custom-made ink pens. Using a micro-lathe the author shows how to turn pens that are works of art. Whether you make it out of wood, Corian, or antler each results in a classic, prestigious looking pen. If you are looking to create your own conversation piece or sell custom-made ink pens the book will give you all the information you need to know. "Pen Turner's Workbook" is highly recommended to anyone interested in this specialized craft.
Harold McFarland, reviewer - Look under Harold's Bookshelf at the address below: www.midwestbookreview.com/rbw/apr_04.htm
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