David Ellsworth is the grandfather of the wood art movement and Ellsworth on Woodturning is the book woodturners worldwide have been waiting for. With this first-ever book from the grandmaster of woodturning, woodworkers and artists can learn to replicate his highly evolved techniques and signature style. Step-by-step directions and crisp, absorbing photos show exactly how Ellsworth creates an open bowl, a natural-edged bowl, and an astounding hollow vessel featuring a tiny opening and coin-thin walls. In sharing his vision, Ellsworth reveals not only his techniques, but the power of the creative process-the feeling of direct engagement with the wood that develops an artist from each project to the next. For anyone new to the lathe, Ellsworth on Woodturning provides expert tips for getting started. Intermediate and advanced turners will appreciate advice on everything from working with green wood to design to tool making and sharpening. Best of all, stunning color photographs of Ellsworth's work will inspire artists to unlock the natural beauty in wood. "His work overturned all the deeply help traditions of functionality that had defined turning. For the first time, woodturners were seeing themselves as artists." - Terry Martin & Kevin Wallace, New Masters of Woodturning "A brilliant exposition of the art of woodturning by the premier writer, teacher, and practitioner of the art. It's clear complete, and superbly illustrated." - Jane and Arthur Mason, wood art collectors

David Ellsworth

Learn how to bring out the beauty in wood from the grandfather of woodturning, David Ellsworth. He shares masterful techniques for his signature eggshell-thin hollow designs in three projects for a hollow bowl, natural-edge vessel, and pot. A gallery of his work and the pieces in his collection will inspire both new and advanced turners.

Introduction - The Creative Process...2 Chapter 1 - Working with Green Wood & Dry Wood...6 Chapter 2 - Managing Materials...12 Chapter 3 - Why Turning Tools Work...22 Chapter 4 - Making Tools & Tools Handles...36 Chapter 5 - Sharpening...48 Chapter 6 - Chucks, Glue Blocks & Faceplates...66 Chapter 7 - Design...78 Chapter 8 - The Body...98 Chapter 9 - Turning an Open Bowl with a Cut Rim...108 Chapter 10 - Turning an Open Bowl with a Natural Edge...136 Chapter 11 - Turning the Exterior of a Hollow Form...144 Chapter 12 - Turning the Interior of a Hollow Form...156 Chapter 13 - Turning Spirit Forms...182 Chapter 14 - Jam Chucks & Vacuum Chucks...190 Chapter 15 - Sanding...204 Chapter 16 - Finishing...218 Chapter 17 - Drying Green Wood Vessels...230 Appendix - Teaching...240 Glossary...244 Resources...246