I suspect that there are some others on the forum with backgrounds similar to mine -- who have never had a lot of formal training nor the opportunity to work with anyone else so they dive into books to help them learn. (OH, and I suspect they spend some time on this forum as well )
So, what are you reading that has helped you develop you skills?
I'll start it off
We visited the Mint Museum of Craft + Design in Charlotte NC last week http://www.themintmuseums.org/
In their bookstore I found
Turning Wood into Art -- The Jane and Arthur Mason Collection.
This is a catalog of an exhibit they had several years ago. If you want to have a source of absolutely beautiful turnings to inspire you (or absolutely intimidate you from ever picking up a a turning tool) this is one book you should get. It wasn't expensive, I think $12 in paperback, magnificent photos. There are no "how to" sections, just page after page of outstanding work.
It is pricey on Amazon, but at least you can see the table of contents and excerpts
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/08...5993740?ie=UTF8&qid=1191357474&sr=1-1&seller=
You might be able to order it from the museum's gift shop or get a inter-library loan.
Jay
So, what are you reading that has helped you develop you skills?
I'll start it off
We visited the Mint Museum of Craft + Design in Charlotte NC last week http://www.themintmuseums.org/
In their bookstore I found
Turning Wood into Art -- The Jane and Arthur Mason Collection.
This is a catalog of an exhibit they had several years ago. If you want to have a source of absolutely beautiful turnings to inspire you (or absolutely intimidate you from ever picking up a a turning tool) this is one book you should get. It wasn't expensive, I think $12 in paperback, magnificent photos. There are no "how to" sections, just page after page of outstanding work.
It is pricey on Amazon, but at least you can see the table of contents and excerpts
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/08...5993740?ie=UTF8&qid=1191357474&sr=1-1&seller=
You might be able to order it from the museum's gift shop or get a inter-library loan.
Jay