Library

Project Workbooks

The Club has a number of project workbooks that will guide you through the steps necessary to complete a specific turned item, or to achieve a particular skill (e.g. finishing).   Some of these workbooks support the sessions followed by a beginner during the induction.

Topics covered by the workbooks include:

  ~   a tool handle (e.g. for a knockout bar)

  ~   a small bud vase

  ~   a garden dibber

  ~   a small shallow dish

  ~   a paper pot maker

  ~   a candle holder

  ~   a mortar and pestle

  ~   a rolling pin

  ~   a honey dipper

  ~   a no-digit clock

  ~   a pen (wood or acrylic pen blanks)

  ~   a salt and pepper mill

  ~   sanding and finishing techniques

These workbooks can be purchased at a moderate cost.

Woodturning Books, Magazines and Videos

The Club has a number of woodturning books.    These are written by experienced woodturners from around the world.

Many of the books show illustrations of items completed by the author; these are useful to see what is possible by an experienced turner, and to gain ideas for your own future projects.   However, most of these books do not provide any guidance on how to produce the items shown.

Fortunately, there are some books that will guide you through the steps necessary to complete a specific turned item.

The Club also has a collection of woodturning/woodworking magazines - typically from NZ or Oz.   Although many of these are old copies, they still provide a lot of useful ideas and information.

Finally, there is a wealth of woodturning information on the internet.   Youtube has many videos, where the creator of the video demonstrates a particular skill, or shows the steps used to complete a specific item.

NAW Magazine

The National Association of Woodworkers (NAW) produces an excellent magazine “Creative Wood NZ” that is produced quarterly and is free to its members.   A number of past copies can be found stored at our workshop.

The Club encourages members to take out their own membership of NAW.   As well as receiving your own copy of their magazine, NAW also provides you with a discount card which you can use when buying a variety of tools and related products from several NZ retailers.   Being a NAW member also allows you to attend certain NZ woodturning/woodworking events at a discounted price.