Recent content by Philip Streeting

Still turning occasionally, health issues have caused a change to CNC plus.

I agree Brian. It is good to see work from around the world. I feel fortunate to be included again. I also have invitations to a further three shows later in the year.

Turned and Sculpted Wood 2018. Lots of turned and carved wood on show here: wood symphony

For those interested in contemporary wood turning, http://www.woodsymphony.com have just uploaded their "Turned and Sculpted Wood 2017" exhibition. There are a number of UK turners showing there.

Not an online course but the AAW site offers videos and publications that provide guidance and examples of good practice. http://www.woodturner.org/ If you investigate the various menus on the home page you will find many answers to the questions you might have. Trying to find a course or...

Next publication Derivations and Deviations 2 is now completed and online. Landscape as a source of ideas - concentrating on wood this time. http://philip-streeting.co.uk/books%20and%20video.html Philip

Thanks for the feedback. Philip

Wood and aluminium approx 8.5" high excluding base. Some stuff here might be of interest: http://www.philip-streeting.co.uk/books%20and%20video.html Philip

There probably is not one book that will answer all the questions you might want to ask. I can, however, suggest a couple of books that may be helpful if you can describe what type of turning you are currently trying to improve e.g. bowls, spindles boxes etc. Thanks Dalboy for noting my free...

I have put another online book on my site that may be of interest to some. .http://www.philip-streeting.co.uk/articles%20and%20videos.html Philip

Thanks for the feedback. Philip

Thanks for all the comments. Bill - thanks, link now corrected. Mark - thanks, Ernst Haeckel and a link to a downloadable pdf is https://archive.org/details/kunstformenderna00haec click in the lefthand column for pdf or e book.

New free publication, a large one, 175 pages. 'Using Fractal Software for Ideas and Inspiration'. http://www.philip-streeting.co.uk/articles%20and%20videos.html Philip Mod Edit:- Warning PDF is 34.68mb. Thanks Chas should have added it's a large file size

Couple of pics that will explain what I did to the Turnmaster. http://www.flickr.com/photos/74042013@N02/10387626176/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/74042013@N02/10387637985/

I should have added that in my experience the carbide cutters are brilliant roughing tools but not so good at producing a fine finishing cut - on bowls for example I resort to the gouge to get a good finish after initial shaping. Others here with more experience with the easy style cutters might...