Turning Boxes with Threaded Lids
Construction and turning techniques for making six threaded-lid boxes.

Fully illustrated, this guide takes the turner step-by-step through the process of creating somewhat complicated, cleverly designed wooden containers. Some are made with wood left-over from other uses, while others are turned in lovely exotic woods specially chosen for these projects.

Four methods of hand thread-chasing are described so that readers are ready for any circumstance. The use of a rose engine lathe is demonstrated to place ornamental designs on many of the boxes. A photo gallery displays variations to entice readers to try their own hands at creating new artistic endeavors.
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Turning Boxes with Threaded Lids
Construction and turning techniques for making six threaded-lid boxes.

Fully illustrated, this guide takes the turner step-by-step through the process of creating somewhat complicated, cleverly designed wooden containers. Some are made with wood left-over from other uses, while others are turned in lovely exotic woods specially chosen for these projects.

Four methods of hand thread-chasing are described so that readers are ready for any circumstance. The use of a rose engine lathe is demonstrated to place ornamental designs on many of the boxes. A photo gallery displays variations to entice readers to try their own hands at creating new artistic endeavors.
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Turning Boxes with Threaded Lids

Turning Boxes with Threaded Lids

by Bill Bowers
Turning Boxes with Threaded Lids

Turning Boxes with Threaded Lids

by Bill Bowers

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Construction and turning techniques for making six threaded-lid boxes.

Fully illustrated, this guide takes the turner step-by-step through the process of creating somewhat complicated, cleverly designed wooden containers. Some are made with wood left-over from other uses, while others are turned in lovely exotic woods specially chosen for these projects.

Four methods of hand thread-chasing are described so that readers are ready for any circumstance. The use of a rose engine lathe is demonstrated to place ornamental designs on many of the boxes. A photo gallery displays variations to entice readers to try their own hands at creating new artistic endeavors.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780764331312
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date: 02/26/2009
Pages: 80
Product dimensions: 8.40(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

An experienced demonstrator, teacher, and author, Bill Bowers lives in Alaska.
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