Dick Sing ReTurns

Your go-to guide to turning elegant pens and pencils on the lathe-wooden keepsakes that will stand the test of time. Let professional woodturner Dick Sing show his time-tested method for creating stunning pens and pencils on the wood lathe. Sharing his skill and expertise, he'll teach you how to make something more than a mere instrument for writing-this is art, a keepsake, a perfect gift for almost any occasion. In his first book on pen turning, Sing provided basic instructions and lots of helpful tips. This book also provides the basics, plus new designs and variations on old favorites. You'll get: Tips for working with challenging materials or grain alignments to create spectacular results More than 260 color photographs and detailed instructions to walk you through more than a dozen variations Sections on modifying your woodworking tools for greater ease and higher project quality A gallery of finished pens for added design inspiration From the elegantly simple to the challengingly complex, this book provides everything you need to get started on your woodturning journey-and then elevate your skills to create something entirely personal and unique.