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Turned Toys

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Turned Toys
Authors and Contributors      By (author) M. Baker
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:192
Category/GenreToys - making and decorating
Carpentry and woodworking - general
ISBN/Barcode 9781631866531
ClassificationsDewey:745.592
Audience
General
Illustrations 450 Halftones, color

Publishing Details

Publisher Taunton Press Inc
Imprint Taunton Press Inc
Publication Date 20 September 2016
Publication Country United States

Description

In Turned Toys, woodturning expert Mark Baker shows you how to create beautiful hand-crafted toys and games for the children in your life--all while developing your skills as a woodturner. The projects range in difficulty from the cute and simple hedgehog to the detailed and complex disappearing ball trick. Other traditional childhood toys that you will learn to make include a spinning top, a lighthouse stacker, a pull-along train, and ring-turned pigs. Looking to host a proper tea party? Baker shows you how to make everything you'll need to go along with it, from teacups and saucers to a teapot and all of the goodies you can think of. With step-by-step instruction, detailed photographs, and easy-to-follow diagrams throughout, Baker takes all of the mystery out of creating adorable toys that are beautiful, safe for children, and durable enough to actually play with. Woodturners of any skill level will benefit from Baker's expertise, practical tips, low-cost solutions, and inspiring designs. Pick up a copy of Turned Toys today to sharpen your skills while creating toys that will easily become treasured family heirlooms for generations to come.

Author Biography

Mark Baker has always been fascinated by wood. His father was a carpenter and joiner and, on leaving school, Mark served a five-year apprenticeship working for a local building firm, which included restoration work. Mark has also helped set up an industrial workshop for autistic adults and he has worked for some of the major manufacturers of woodturning tools in the UK. He is now the editor of Woodturning magazine and the group editor of all GMC Publications woodworking magazines. Previous books include Woodturning Projects: A Workshop Guide to Shapes, Wood for Woodturners and Wood Turning: A Craftman's Guide, all published by GMC Publications.