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Product Identifiers

PublisherFox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated

ISBN-101565233883

ISBN-139781565233881

eBay Product ID (ePID)71716298

Product Key Features

Book TitleTo Turn the Perfect Wooden Bowl : the Lifelong Quest of Bob Stocksdale

Number of Pages160 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicWoodwork, American / General

Publication Year2009

IllustratorYes

GenreArt, Crafts & Hobbies

AuthorRon Roszkiewicz

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight16 Oz

Item Length8 in

Item Width8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2008-043402

Reviews"Those photos alone are worth the price of the book. I absolutely enjoyed the book. I recommend the book to anyone who is interested in the history of woodturning and wants to look into the daily life of one of the true masters of the lathe . . . this book with definitely be added to my library." -Woodturning Design, I have always regarded Bob Stocksdale as the consummate craftsman, the epitome of old world craftsmanship in "the new world." During the time that the studio woodturning movement was developing within American craft, Bob was already long established as a highly successful and respected professional woodturner, in a league all his own. My professional relationship with Bob began in 1978 when our work was exhibited, along with that of my father and Ed Moulthrop, in a show at the Renwick Gallery, the first exhibition of studio woodturning held by a major museum. The following year, I met Bob for the first time when The Elements Gallery in New York gave us a two-person show. It was an honor to show with him at that time as it is now to have my work appear alongside his in the collections of many museums. Bob was unphased by the new attention being focused on woodturning, and unswayed by the new generation's impatience with the traditions of craftsmanship. Throughout his long career, he maintained the same focus and pure vision, producing bowls whose form and grace hold their own against the backdrop of contemporary innovation and stylistic exploration., "An intimate look at the turner, his approach to wood turning, and his life-long quest to turn the perfect bowl." --Canadian Woodworking Magazine E-Newsletter, "With text transcribed directly from audiotapes and never-before-seen photographs, this book illustrates more than just how a turning legend shapes, sharpens and finishes-it's a snapshot of an American original." -The Crafts Report, "A perfectly delightful little book, full of color photos of bowls plus many other photos of Stocksdale at work." -Wood News Online/Highland Hardware E-Newsletter, "A book that will be of value to collectors and curators, as it shares the artist's story through biographical details, copies of letters and memorabilia. Yet, the book is largely designed for the growing market of amateur woodturners who can learn from Stockdale's techniques for turning bowls and sharpening tools, as well as his marketing savvy. It also provides a continuum in the field of contemporary craft, celebrating those who came before." -Craft Arts International, "Another great feature ofTo Turn the Perfect Wooden Bowlis the step-by-step instructions supplied by Bob Stocksdale and his excellent advice on how best to turn a bowl and platter, as well as sharpening tools, sanding and finishing tips. This is a very unusual book and is perfect if you are looking to learn more about Bob Stocksdale himself." -Woodturning Magazine(UK), "An intimate look at the turner, his approach to wood turning, and his life-long quest to turn the perfect bowl." -Canadian Woodworking Magazine E-Newsletter, "For me the most valuable part of the book is the photography-some 50 examples of his work." -Fine Woodworking.com

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal684/.083

SynopsisWritten directly from transcribed audiotapes recorded during a week-long interview with the master woodworker, this tribute to Bob Stocksdale reveals his life experiences, philosophies, and often replicated turning methods, all in his own words. A private artist who lived quietly and was not widely written about, Stocksdale's lifelong quest for the perfect bowl is chronicled, while select step-by-step, how-to tips for fellow craftsmen are detailed. Featuring a gallery of beautiful, never-before-seen photographs sure to inspire artists, this unique biography provides the master's advice on tools-including lathes, band saws, and jointers-sharpening devices, and wood selection, as well as his business tips for pricing, selling, and shipping finished pieces. A portrait of a beloved and respected artisan, this guide offers the first in-depth look at the man behind the perfect wooden bowl.Ron Roszkiewicz is the author of The Woodturner's Art and Woodturner's Companion. He lives in Encinitas, California., During the woodturning renaissance of the 1970's, one man emerged as the primary inspiration for scores of woodturners. His name was Bob Stocksdale.Unpretentious and extraordinarily talented, Stocksdale was a master at finding the natural beauty in wood for his functionally elegant bowls. His love for exotic timbers, his careful attention to selecting just the right piece, and his gifted use of simple tools were the trademarks that gained him celebrity status and set the standard for excellence in the contemporary wood art movement.In 1987, author Ron Roszkiewicz had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend a week in Stocksdale's home workshop to hear him describe his life, work, thoughts, and opinions. With text transcribed directly from audiotapes and never-before-seen photographs, The Perfect Wooden Bowl illustrates more than just how a turning legend shapes, sharpens or finishes - it's a snapshot of an American original., A unique look at the life of a woodturning legend - Bob Stocksdale. Using text transcribed from audio tapes and never-before-seen photographs, the author reveals Stocksdale's bowl turning techniques, his life's story, and much more., During the woodturning renaissance of the 1970's, one man emerged as the primary inspiration for scores of woodturners. His name was Bob Stocksdale. Unpretentious and extraordinarily talented, Stocksdale was a master at finding the natural beauty in wood for his functionally elegant bowls. His love for exotic timbers, his careful attention to selecting just the right piece, and his gifted use of simple tools were the trademarks that gained him celebrity status and set the standard for excellence in the contemporary wood art movement. In 1987, author Ron Roszkiewicz had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend a week in Stocksdale's home workshop to hear him describe his life, work, thoughts, and opinions. With text transcribed directly from audiotapes and never-before-seen photographs, The Perfect Wooden Bowl illustrates more than just how a turning legend shapes, sharpens or finishes - it's a snapshot of an American original.

LC Classification NumberTT201.R66 2008