Woodturning Issue 353

In issue 353 of Woodturning magazine we have lots for you to enjoy. In Projects, Les Symonds makes a tea-service for two, influenced by the work of Clarice Cliff; Andy Coates continues his series on Sovereign balls; Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak with his turned apothecary vase; Richard Findley takes up the challenge to make a piece of jewellery; Stephen Long turns an elegant two-piece letter-opener; and Bob Chapman turns and carves some seats.

In our Techniques section, Marty Kaminsky explains his easy method for bowl, spindle and detail gouge sharpening; Alan Holtham discusses how to pick the best wood for your project; Stewart Furini shares his airbrushing techniques for decorating your woodturning; Mark Palma explains the technicalities of turning larger bowls; Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions; and Art Glickman demonstrates how to turn 12 pentagons into a dodecahedron sphere.

In Features, we learn about the ‘slow craftsmanship’ of woodturner, carver and furniture maker Bobby Mills; Emiliano Achaval explains the practicalities of hosting a disabled turner; and Pete Moncrieff-Jury takes a positive look towards 2021.

Plus we have the latest news from the woodturning community and a sneak peek of our next issue.

All this and more in Woodturning 353!