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To Turn the Perfect Wooden Bowl: The Lifelong Quest of Bob Stocksdale

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Binding
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Product Group
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ISBN
9781565233881
Book Title
To Turn the Perfect Wooden Bowl : the Lifelong Quest of Bob Stocksdale
Item Length
8in
Publisher
Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication Year
2009
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.5in
Author
Ron Roszkiewicz
Genre
Art, Crafts & Hobbies
Topic
Woodwork, American / General
Item Width
8in
Item Weight
16 Oz
Number of Pages
160 Pages

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Written directly from transcribed audiotapes recorded during a week-long interview with the master woodworker, this tribute to Bob Stocksdale reveals his life experiences, philosophies, and often replicated turning methods, all in his own words. A private artist who lived quietly and was not widely written about, Stocksdale's lifelong quest for the perfect bowl is chronicled, while select step-by-step, how-to tips for fellow craftsmen are detailed. Featuring a gallery of beautiful, never-before-seen photographs sure to inspire artists, this unique biography provides the master's advice on tools-including lathes, band saws, and jointers-sharpening devices, and wood selection, as well as his business tips for pricing, selling, and shipping finished pieces. A portrait of a beloved and respected artisan, this guide offers the first in-depth look at the man behind the perfect wooden bowl.Ron Roszkiewicz is the author of The Woodturner's Art and Woodturner's Companion. He lives in Encinitas, California.

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Publisher
Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1565233883
ISBN-13
9781565233881
eBay Product ID (ePID)
71716298

Product Key Features

Book Title
To Turn the Perfect Wooden Bowl : the Lifelong Quest of Bob Stocksdale
Author
Ron Roszkiewicz
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Woodwork, American / General
Publication Year
2009
Genre
Art, Crafts & Hobbies
Number of Pages
160 Pages

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Item Length
8in
Item Height
0.5in
Item Width
8in
Item Weight
16 Oz

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Lc Classification Number
Tt201.R66 2008
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"Those photos alone are worth the price of the book. I absolutely enjoyed the book. I recommend the book to anyone who is interested in the history of woodturning and wants to look into the daily life of one of the true masters of the lathe . . . this book with definitely be added to my library."  -Woodturning Design, I have always regarded Bob Stocksdale as the consummate craftsman, the epitome of old world craftsmanship in "the new world." During the time that the studio woodturning movement was developing within American craft, Bob was already long established as a highly successful and respected professional woodturner, in a league all his own. My professional relationship with Bob began in 1978 when our work was exhibited, along with that of my father and Ed Moulthrop, in a show at the Renwick Gallery, the first exhibition of studio woodturning held by a major museum. The following year, I met Bob for the first time when The Elements Gallery in New York gave us a two-person show. It was an honor to show with him at that time as it is now to have my work appear alongside his in the collections of many museums. Bob was unphased by the new attention being focused on woodturning, and unswayed by the new generation's impatience with the traditions of craftsmanship. Throughout his long career, he maintained the same focus and pure vision, producing bowls whose form and grace hold their own against the backdrop of contemporary innovation and stylistic exploration., "An intimate look at the turner, his approach to wood turning, and his life-long quest to turn the perfect bowl." --Canadian Woodworking Magazine E-Newsletter, "With text transcribed directly from audiotapes and never-before-seen photographs, this book illustrates more than just how a turning legend shapes, sharpens and finishes-it's a snapshot of an American original."  -The Crafts Report, "A perfectly delightful little book, full of color photos of bowls plus many other photos of Stocksdale at work."  -Wood News Online/Highland Hardware E-Newsletter, "A book that will be of value to collectors and curators, as it shares the artist's story through biographical details, copies of letters and memorabilia. Yet, the book is largely designed for the growing market of amateur woodturners who can learn from Stockdale's techniques for turning bowls and sharpening tools, as well as his marketing savvy. It also provides a continuum in the field of contemporary craft, celebrating those who came before."  -Craft Arts International, "An intimate look at the turner, his approach to wood turning, and his life-long quest to turn the perfect bowl."  -Canadian Woodworking Magazine E-Newsletter, "Another great feature ofTo Turn the Perfect Wooden Bowlis the step-by-step instructions supplied by Bob Stocksdale and his excellent advice on how best to turn a bowl and platter, as well as sharpening tools, sanding and finishing tips. This is a very unusual book and is perfect if you are looking to learn more about Bob Stocksdale himself."  -Woodturning Magazine(UK), "For me the most valuable part of the book is the photography-some 50 examples of his work."  -Fine Woodworking.com
Copyright Date
2008
Lccn
2008-043402
Dewey Decimal
684/.083
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes

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  • by sugareetoo
    Jul 17, 2018

    A must for any bowl turner!

    Excellent book on Bob Stocksdale's bowl turning. Wonderful photos and text on his history and methods.

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  • by M9ExB2ELTvG@Deleted
    Jun 09, 2009

    One of the First to Excel So Well

    This is beautifully conducted with many excellent pictures! I have learned a great deal as a novice hearing of the intricacies related by the former great artist. I feel a sense of pleasure and thanks I seldom feel from having the opportunity to simply read such a book. I do commend it.

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