Woodturning in Costa Rica
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To Turn the Perfect Wooden Bowl: The Lifelong Quest of Bob Stocksdale $15.69 Written 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-b… |
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Turning Wood with Richard Raffan $13.46 The appeal of woodturning is simple: with only a few hand tools and a lathe, remarkable results can be quickly achieved, including beautiful bowls, boxes in the round, lamp bases, and furniture parts. And for over 20 years, woodturners have been turning to Richard Raffan for expert advice and inspiration. Revised and updated to embrace the increase and improvement in turning tools and lathes now o… |
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New Masters of Woodturning: Expanding the Boundaries of Wood Art $15.77 In this unique collection of contemporary art that has redefined the limits of shaped wood, crafters and designers alike are treated to a wealth of knowledge from 31 leading wood artists who share their personal motivations, thought processes, and the studio techniques employed to bring out the breath-taking beauty of wood. Contemporary artists such as Virginia Dodson, Binh Pho, Harvey Fein, Paul … |
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Cocobolo, 2 x 6 x 6 $24.99 Cocobolo (Dalbergia sp) can be seen in a kaleidoscope of different colors, ranging from yellow, orange, red, and shades of brown with streaks of black or purple. The color turns deep orange red with exposure. It is a hard and heavy wood with irregular grain with a medium fine texture. Like most rosewoods, it has natural oils that give it excellent resistance to decay. Cocobolo is used for fine fur… |
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Cocobolo, 2 x 4 x 4, Exotic Hardwood Turning Stock $12.99 Cocobolo (Dalbergia sp) can be seen in a kaleidoscope of different colors, ranging from yellow, orange, red, and shades of brown with streaks of black or purple. The color turns deep orange red with exposure. It is a hard and heavy wood with irregular grain with a medium fine texture. Like most rosewoods, it has natural oils that give it excellent resistance to decay. Cocobolo is used for fine fur… |
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Cocobolo, 2 x 5 x 5 $7.17 Cocobolo (Dalbergia sp) can be seen in a kaleidoscope of different colors, ranging from yellow, orange, red, and shades of brown with streaks of black or purple. The color turns deep orange red with exposure. It is a hard and heavy wood with irregular grain with a medium fine texture. Like most rosewoods, it has natural oils that give it excellent resistance to decay. Cocobolo is used for fine fur… |
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Maple & Cocobolo Bell Bowl: Keepsake Vessel / Rice Bowl $27.99 From candy to cat treats, from keys to keepsakes, this decorative bell-shaped vessel is perfectly sized for your small treasures! Crafted from Central American maple and cocobolo woods with a removable lid and high-gloss exterior. Because the interior is food-safe, it may also be used as a rice bowl! The cocobolo wood is reclaimed from the bottom of lake beds and rivers in Central America, and do… |
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Yellow Maple and Cocobolo Wood 10 Pedestal Serving Bowl $49.99 This 10″ bowl of yellow maple with an exotic cocobolo wood pedestal footing, provides an appealing and functional accent in any kitchen – use it as salad serving bowl or a centerpiece bowl! The wood is reclaimed from the bottom of lake beds and rivers in Central America, and does not promote the use of deforestation. Many decades ago, trees taken from the forests were floated down rivers to lumbe… |