Description

Your go-to guide to turning elegant pens and pencils on the lathewooden keepsakes that will stand the test of time.

Let professional woodturner Dick Sing show his time-tested method for creating stunning pens and pencils on the wood lathe. Sharing his skill and expertise, hell teach you how to make something more than a mere instrument for writingthis is art, a keepsake, a perfect gift for almost any occasion.

In his first book on pen turning, Sing provided basic instructions and lots of helpful tips. This book also provides the basics, plus new designs and variations on old favorites.

Youll get:

Tips for working with challenging materials or grain alignments to create spectacular results
More than 260 color photographs and detailed instructions to walk you through more than a dozen variations
Sections on modifying your woodworking tools for greater ease and higher project quality
A gallery of finished pens for added design inspiration

From the elegantly simple to the challengingly complex, this book provides everything you need to get started on your woodturning journeyand then elevate your skills to create something entirely personal and unique.

[AuthorName]By Dick Sing[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Dick Sing has been aprofessional woodturner since 1989.Along with teaching classes and one-on-one instruction, he provides demonstrations for businesses and clubs all across the country. He resides in Illinois.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]270 color photos, gallery[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]Unique and Unusual Pens from the Wood Lathe[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]270 color photos, gallery[/ColorPattern]