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

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During the woodturning renaissance of the 1970's, one man emerged as the primary inspiration for scores of woodturners. His name was Bob Stocksdale. Unpretentious and extraordinarily talented, Stocksdale was a master at finding the natural beauty in wood for his functionally elegant bowls. His love for exotic timbers, his careful attention to selecting just the right piece, and his gifted use of simple tools were the trademarks that gained him celebrity status and set the standard for excellence in the contemporary wood art movement. In 1987, author Ron Roszkiewicz had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend a week in Stocksdale's home workshop to hear him describe his life, work, thoughts, and opinions. With text transcribed directly from audiotapes and never-before-seen photographs, The Perfect Wooden Bowl illustrates more than just how a turning legend shapes, sharpens or finishes - it's a snapshot of an American original.

Praise For…


"Valuable for those who make or love crafts."  Library Journal



"For me the most valuable part of the book is the photographysome 50 examples of his work."  Fine Woodworking.com



"Recommended for the turner who is serious about the essence of good form."  Australian Wood Review



"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



"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



"With text transcribed directly from audiotapes and never-before-seen photographs, this book illustrates more than just how a turning legend shapes, sharpens and finishesit's a snapshot of an American original."  The Crafts Report



"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



"Another great feature of To Turn the Perfect Wooden Bowl is 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)



Product Details
ISBN: 9781565233881
ISBN-10: 1565233883
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Publication Date: May 1st, 2009
Pages: 160
Language: English
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