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Publications
Here's our growing repertoire of titles.

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Andy Lodge
Turning For Results
Number 1
Let's Make a Tazza!

Andy Lodge's debut film.



Andy Lodge
Turning For Results
Number 2
Fruit Turning Masterclass

The second in the series of five from Andy Lodge.



Mick Hanbury
Professional Turning For All
Study Number 1
Making and Decorating Platters

Mick Hanbury's debut film.



Mick Hanbury
Professional Turning For All
Study Number 2
Making and Decorating Boxes

Mick Hanbury's second film.



Andy Lodge
Turning For Results
Number 3
Pro Tips n' Tricks

The third in the series of five from Andy Lodge.



  Andy Lodge
Turning For Results
Number 4
Bowl Turning Masterclass

Andy's latest masterpiece



Mick Hanbury
Professional Turning For All
Study Number  3
Making and Decorating Goblets
Mick Hanbury's third film.
John Berkeley
Screwples
Number 1
A Definitive Guide To Hand Thread Chasing

John Berkeley's debut film, to be followed up with a complete series on making threaded puzzles.


Carol Rix
The Fragrance Flask
A Lesson in Fine Spindle Turning

Australian, Carol Rix's debut film.
We're hoping for an invite to go to Australia for the
follow-up!

Paul Loseby
Simple Methods for Superior Turned Pens

Paul Loseby's debut film.



 
Colin Spall
Let's Make a Bandstand Clock

Colin Spall's debut film.


  John Berkeley
Screwples
Number 2
A Definitive Guide To Hand Thread Chasing
The Lighthouse Puzzle

John Berkeley's first puzzle film and a terrific project to kick the series off!
  John Berkeley
Screwples
Number 3
A Definitive Guide To Hand Thread Chasing
The Zulu Box and Barrel & Ball Puzzles

John Berkeley's second puzzle film and two excellent puzzles to make

 

Reg Sherwin
Which Way Do I Turn?
Volume 1
Course Introduction, Lathe Setup, Lighting, Stance, Tools, Grinding Measurements, Grinding, Drive Centres, Bandsaw Techniques, Finding Centres, Grain Direction,               Setting the Toolrest

Reg Sherwin
Which Way Do I Turn?
Volume
2

Shear Cuts, The Reg Sherwin Starter Set

Reg Sherwin
Which Way Do I Turn?
Volume
3


Using the Tools


 
Reg Sherwin
Which Way Do I Turn?
Volume
4


Workshop Aids, Quickies That Sell, Beneath the Bark, Scroll Chuck Principles, Project 1: Mallet, Project 2: Snowmen
  Reg Sherwin
Which Way Do I Turn?
Volume
5

Project 3: Lightpull, Helping Hands, Project 4: Spinning Top, Project 5: Spurtle,  Project 6: Toadstool
  Reg Sherwin
Which Way Do I Turn?
Volume
6

Something for Nothing, Workarounds, Tool Handle

  Reg Sherwin
Which Way Do I Turn?
Volume
7

Repetition Turning

  Reg Sherwin
Which Way Do I Turn?
Volume
8

Indexing, Outtake

Sue Harker
All Glued Up!
A Study in Open Segment Turning

Three great projects demonstrating Sue's clamping wheels: 1. Vase, 2. Bowl, 3. Lidded Pot


John Berkeley
Screwples 4
The Castle Money Box Puzzle
Watch your money with this one!

 
  John Berkeley
Screwples 5
The Castle Money Box Puzzle

Another money spinner!


 
 
Eli Avisera
A Master's Course in Woodturning
Series 1 Episode 1
For everybody who's been waiting to learn both how to use Eli's tools and of course...how to keep them sharp!
Eli Avisera
A Master's Course in Woodturning
Series 1 Episode 2
In this episode, Eli introduces us to his methods of spindle turning by producing a simple candlestick from a pre-determined plan; demonstrating the practice of copy-turning!
 
Eli Avisera
A Master's Course in Woodturning
Series 1 Episode 3
In this episode, Eli introduces us to his methods of bowl turning by producing a simple bowl to demonstrate the double bevels of his Bowl Turning Gouges and Finishing Tool for superior finishing techniques.
  John Berkeley
Screwples 5
The Castle Money Box Puzzle
The conclusion of John's Money Box series and the most devious of the lot!

 
  Sue Harker
Turned Out Nice Again!
A Study in Involuted Turning

Sue shows us the intriguing methodology of turning an inside and out candlestick. 

 

Eli Avisera
A Master's Course in Woodturning
Series 1 Episode 4
In this episode, Eli introduces us to his methods of end-grain turning by producing a simple lidded box embellished with both texturing and colouring

Eli Avisera
A Master's Course in Woodturning
Series 1 Episode 5
The final film in Eli's debut series
for the
beginner. The Simple Goblet Project. This film has a twist to it, in that Eli finishes the goblet first!
Mick Hanbury
Professional Turning For All
Study Number  4
Making and Decorating Hollow Forms
Mick Hanbury's final film in this series.
Eli Avisera
A Master's Course in Woodturning
Series 2 Episode 1

To kick-off Eli's second series, he demonstrates how to make his new design JJ Candlesticks. Using Copy-Turning and embellishment with pyrography and paint.
Eli Avisera
A Master's Course in Woodturning
Series 2 Episode 2

Eli continues to show his methods of bowl turning, producing a large platter to show the double bevels of his Bowl Turning Gouges and Finishing Tool for superior finishing techniques.
John Berkeley
Screwples Trilogy
All of John's Money Box Puzzle Films
A perfect gift, and with a bonus draw to win one of the boxes made in the films.
Eli Avisera
A Master's Course in Woodturning
Series 2 Episode 3

Eli continues his tuition on bowl turning  but with added texturing. He makes a standard ogee shape and then shows how to make his own tools for providing the basic wall lines for the Jerusalem stone textures.
Eli Avisera
A Master's Course in Woodturning
Series 2 Episode 4

 In this episode, we cover both spindle working and end-grain turning. Eli also continues to wow us with his superior texturing methods. This film concludes with the midway interview.
  Eli Avisera
A Master's Course in Woodturning
Series 2 Episode 5

 This episode covers the method for turning long and thin projects. Eli demonstrates the precautions to take when making long and thin items, and shows how to manufacture a home-made steady jig.

John Berkeley
Screwples 7
What's the Alternative?
At last! a look at working with the alternative materials available for use on a woodturning lathe. John’s comprehensive lesson is brought to you through eight fascinating projects.

Eli Avisera          Series 2 Episode 6
This film endeavours to teach the ideal methods for thin-wall hollowing. Using a piece of local green wood, Eli fashions one of the most elegant mushrooms we’ve ever seen! The use of light to demonstrate even wall thickness for an overall delicate piece developed into some amazing film footage.
Eli Avisera          Series 2 Episode 7
In this, the final film for the Intermediate Level of tuition, we have two projects: 1. The Emboque Game. This project shows a simple method to achieve a perfect sphere along with a refresher on spindle turning. 2. The Xmas Tree. This chapter demonstrates what can be achieved with good skew chisel control.
Eli Avisera          Series 3 Episode 1
In this episode, Eli demonstrates his method for producing his trade-mark segmented star blanks. This will prepare the viewer for the subsequent projects. There are two basic types of segmented star blanks, both of which are explained in Eli’s narrative, with the Type B method demonstrated.
Eli Avisera          Series 3 Episode 2
In this episode, Eli concludes his demonstrations of spindle turning methods by producing a pair of elegant Rude Osolnik style candlesticks from a pre-determined plan; consolidating the practice of copy-turning and using his Segmented Star Blank made in Episode 1.
   
Eli Avisera          Series 3 Episode 3
Prepare to be amazed again! In this film, Eli concludes his tuition on bowl turning but this time with an added bonus of segmenting. Eli shows the formula how to calculate the sizes of segments needed to make any size of bowl. Cutting, laminating, gluing, clamping and turning techniques are all shown finishing with texturing embellishment methods.
Eli Avisera          Series 3 Episode 4
This film introduces the Eli Avisera / Lignotec Compound Slide jig. Eli begins by making the outside form of a standard bowl from holly. Then the magic begins: Cutting V slots into the profile and then inserting laminated segments made from ebony, maple and bloodwood, the project is brought to life. Eli goes on to explain pyrographic and piercing techniques to complete this wonderful project.
 Eli Avisera          Series 3 Episode 5 
This episode concludes the methods for turning long and thin projects. This time Eli uses the Goblet Box as his example, utilising the Segmented Star blank demonstrated in Episode 1 to compliment a somewhat ambitious project, and shows the possible variations.

Eli Avisera          Series 3 Episode 6
The penultimate film of the series and we’re back to the Segmented Star blank made in Episode 1. Eli demonstrates a beautiful variance of box making that holds huge potential for similar box making projects, but he doesn’t leave it there: Once made, Eli’s Star box is then decorated using colour and piercing.

Mark Raby                       Finishing and Colouring
Packed with hints and tips to enable both the novice and experienced wood turner to achieve a beautiful finish to their project with advice on selecting the right product to enhance your work. Mark has drawn on his knowledge gained through trial, practice and understanding of the needs and requirements of the wood turning enthusiast to give you a comprehensive reference point.
Eli Avisera          Series 3 Episode 7
In this, the final film of the course; thanks to Eli’s ingenuity, this film shows some of the most unique film footage ever captured. Eli begins the film by turning a hollow form from green wood, then a hollow form without sides in order to show exactly what the tool is doing including how to use a laser guided hollowing tool rig. The subject is finished by demonstrating piercing methods. The DVD concludes the course with the Final Interview, filmed at Eli’s home in Jerusalem.
John Berkeley    Screwples 8     3 Ball Conundrum
This film concludes the Puzzle series of DVD’s It is, like them all, not difficult to make, but it makes a most attractive centre piece which will tease your friends almost to distraction in their efforts to solve the liberation of the balls without any untying of knots or cutting of strings. As with all good puzzles the solution is really simple, when you know how. This puzzle is constructed entirely of wood and string.
Mark Sanger   The Inside Story

A comprehensive guide to hollow forms, taking green wood and part-turning. The seasoning process is covered in great detail before re-mounting to finish a beautiful finial-lidded hollow form.
Lisa Raby   Learn to Burn

Our first Pyrography title: Lisa takes you through all manner of aspects of pyrography. This film culminates into an virtual encyclopaedia on the subject, with a lovely final chapter which sees two youngsters having a go!
Mick Hanbury   Stay Sharp!

Mick's welcome return to the screen shows his tried and trusted methods for quick and successful grinding of woodturning tools, getting you back to the lathe and your work in double quick time!
John Berkeley    Screwples  9 Pattern Lid Box
Continuing the introduction to the Ashley Iles Unichaser, this film is used to demonstrate both right and left-hand thread chasing with an ingenious flush-lidded box project. The top of the box is embellished with a filled pattern produced by using one of John’s home made texturing tools.
Not a drop of glue was used in the making of this film.

John Berkeley  Screwples  10  Fragrance Flask
Continuing the introduction to the Ashley Iles Unichaser, this film shows John making one of his trade-mark pieces in the form of a hip flask. The fragrance flask is designed to have fragrant oils decanted into it and then allowed to permeate the wood to give a lasting aroma. A perfect gift idea; the flask is suitable for bathrooms and bedrooms along with many other uses. Only a drop of glue was used in the making of this film.

   
   
   
   
   



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