Woodturning Mag

[woodwizz]

Hi Folks!


Can some kind soul suggest a good woodturning mag?

[HandyWoodcrafts]

I wood also like a mag if I could find a good one. probably best to subscribe to one from W H Smiths or find a USA one. I'm also open to suggestions, and also good books aswell.

[bodrighy]

To the best of my knowledge there is only one issued in the UK. You'll find it here (http://www.magazine-group.co.uk/magazine/hobbies-leisure/woodworking/woodturning?affiliate=P-BM&gclid=CLnsx-L5y6UCFQ4f4Qod3mdwjw)

Pete

[HandyWoodcrafts]

Thanks Pete. Will bookmark that for later reference.

[woodspinner]

There is a good American Wood Turning Association magazine thatn is online however I cannot insert the URL as I havent been onn the foruim long enough. The link that Pete put up to the UK one is good. I have this one my self and find it fairly good some months and very good others, you usually find something of interest in each months and there is at least two projects to have a go at. Another good source of woodturning videos is youtube I bring up youtube uk and put wood turning videos in the seach engine. Some are very short but oters take you through the whole project, and ther is a multitude of other subjects covering a large section woodturning. Hope yopu find this helpful.

Brian

[HandyWoodcrafts]

I like watching this guy on youtube http://www.youtube.com/user/haydenHD

[sherrielinda]

How about the book that Si wrote. See woodtattoos, not quite sure about the spelling there,Linda

[HandyWoodcrafts]

Was his book about woodturning? I will check out his facebook page in a moment.

[bodrighy]

No, Si is a pyrographer , it's an excellent book to get if you want to get into that though. Book wise Keith Rowleys (http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_12?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=keith+rowley&sprefix=keith+rowley) book is a sort of Bible for new and older turners, after that it is a case of what sort of thing you are interested in. As with all books they tend to repeat themselves. My advice would be to see what clubs there are in your area and join one as the best way to learn is to be with someone. Books, videos and the net are good but no real substitute.
Pete

[HandyWoodcrafts]

I have spoken to several woodturners who tried the a local woodturning club and they felt totally left out and in a way not overly welcome, I havent any experience with this personally so this is only hearsay, Hearing that has made me a little wary of going along. I just want a few books for something to read but they are so expensive and being on a really tight budget just now if i cant afford it i basically dont get it. Our local library is usless aswell they have a couple of general woodworking books.

[bodrighy]

Clubs obviously vary, the one I belong to is fantastic with training night 4x a week and 11 lathes so everyone has the chance to do things. I am very lucky I know. If you check out Amazon (see my link earlier) and keep your eye open you can often pick up 2nd hand books pretty cheaply (to me that means £5 or under)

Pete

[HandyWoodcrafts]

This is our local club http://www.strathclydewoodturners.co.uk/html/club_history.php, as i said i dont know them personally but unlike your club it seems that this club meets once a month and I quote "the monthly meetings are mainly confined to demonstrations, talks, discussions etc. However, the Club does own some equipment which members may use with prior arrangement with Jim. " I would like a more interactive club where I could go along and get on with some projects. Your club sounds like my kind of place.

[woodwizz]

Once again thanks everyone.

[woodtattoos]

Yeah, my book is woodburning rather than woodturning. However, the publishers that released my book, Fox Chapel, are well worth checking out for books and magazines on woodturning... have a look at www.foxchapelpublishing.com to see what they have.

Si.

[HandyWoodcrafts]

Thanks Si. far to much choice for me now lol.

[woodspinner]

http://www.turningtools.co.uk/pdf_files/pdfbook/pdfbook.html If anyone wants a good introduction to wood turning click on the above for a free pdfbook thatis available to be downloaded and printed. I found it very good and very imformative with lots of good tips.

Cheers
Brian

[woodwizz]

Nice one Brian

[Turn That]

Yes there is only one turning magazine in the UK but probably hundreds of books have been written about turning which you can often pick up in the charity shops and second hand book shops. These days there is masses of online content, websites, blogs, you tube clips af varying quality which are quite educational.

[HandyWoodcrafts]

What i like about the magazine idea is that i can have them in the shed for reference i am a book snob and wouldnt want them damaged, as for the internet yup always looking, watching etc, sadly i'm a bloke so dont multi task well turning while browsing is beyond my capabilities :p

Drew

[woodturningpat]

I joined my local club the EVWA (The one that Keith Rowley set up) a couple of years back and they have made me feel very welcome. However, I ensured that I have taken part in items and shown that I want to be involved. Work through any initial feeling of being the outsider (is it not the case you always are in any group until you have earned your acceptance?) as it is worth it. Whilst my turning was OK before joining both my wife and I noticed how it improved once I havd joined the club.