TURNING PROJECTS WITH RICHARD RAFFAN / DVD
- In this DVD you will learn about facework, centerwork and working end grain.
- Richard will show you how to select the wood type best suited for a variety of turning projects.
- Raffan shows you how to manipulate skews, gouges & parting tools.
- Plus he will demonstrate how to sand & apply finishes and waxes.
- He also offers important safety tips throughout the DVD.
Product Description
There’s no end to the splendid variety of useful objects you can turn once you see Richard Raffan at his lathe. Among the projects Raffan shows you how to turn are hollow vessels, bottle coasters, spatulas, mallets, small bowls, and beads…. More >>
Comments
I’ve just bought my first lathe, and I’m absolutely a beginner. There’s no way that I could duplicate what Richard Raffan accomplishes in these dozen-or-so projects, as he makes all of them look easy. This DVD, however, makes me want to learn how.
Wow, he turns items fast! In only a few minutes, he makes a trivet, a top, a spindle with rings. It’s inspiring.
The instruction is also top notch. The camera person did an excellent job at showing every step with the right amount of detail, and Raffan explains everything clearly. AND with humor; he’s a funny guy, and I’d be happy to hang out with him anytime. (Actually, he reminds me of the technomage from the Babylon 5 and Crusade TV shows.)
Arguably, as a beginner I should be paying attention to the how-to-start videos. But this one — in addition to giving me several examples with which I’ll soon be able to practice — also shows me where I’m headed. Excellent stuff; I wish every how-to video were this well done.
Rating: 5 / 5