Wet Turning - with a difference - VHS/DVD This video deals with wet wood turning with some major differences. The action is introduced by preparing the wet material for two projects. Stuart goes on to demonstrate what he calls the 'three basic cuts' with a skew and spindle gouge, these cuts are simple and with practise should become second nature to all keen turners. Other main points made by way of demonstration will be the easy tooling techniques, design, friction drying of the material whilst on the lathe and using light to thickness. The basic three cuts will be used during the production of a hollow form and vase with a wall thickness of about 2 mm (1/16"), once friction dried the pieces will be decorated using an open weave effect by piercing. The purpose of this video is to demonstrate the procedure in producing from a very wet log, a piece of fine intricate work that can immediately form the basis of spectacular and artistic turning. Please email for details of how to obtain a copy Techniques of Spiral Work - Book A practical guide to the craft of making twists by hand. Stuart has produced a book 'Techniques of Spiral Work' published by Stobart Davies Ltd. Priory House, Priory Street, Hertford SG14 1RN. Tel No. 01992 501518 Fax. 01992 501519. and Linden Publishing 352 W. Bedford, 105. Fresno, California, U.S.A. 93711. The book is a complete guide to Spiral work both traditional and modern, but based on the basic and fastest method of producing traditional spirals completely by hand. In the early stages of the book the intention is to teach the basics and to develop with the readers expertise and knowledge to advanced turning with examples of work, it includes projects that will develop and test the skills of any adventurous turner. There is also a gallery of the authors work. The book is considered to be the complete guide to Spiral work in fact the'bible'on the subject, it is intended as a guide to woodturners and furniture makers alike. Stuart is at present working on a second book yet to be titled and intends to produce a series of videos. Extracts from Practical woodworking. Alan Mitchell. Editor Practical Woodworking Magazine.