To Turn the Perfect Wooden Bowl: The Lifelong Quest of Bob Stocksdale
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-by-step, how-to tips for fellow craftsmen are detailed. Featuring a gallery of beautiful,...
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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-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.Lumberjocks.comRight from the start the author had my interest and I mean from the start! The foreword, the behind the book story, was just as fascinating as the book itself. Once I started reading I simply didn't want to put it down.
\ American Woodturner MagazineFor everyone who is interested in turning a better bowl, this book is a must.\ \ \ \ \ \ Canadian Woodworking Magazine E-NewsletterAn intimate look at the turner, his approach to wood turning, and his life long quest to turn the perfect bowl.\ \ \ Fine Woodworking.comFor me the most valuable part of the book is the photography-some 50 examples.\ \ \ \ \ Lumberjocks.comRight from the start the author had my interest and I mean from the start! The foreword, the behind the book story, was just as fascinating as the book itself. Once I started reading I simply didn't want to put it down.\ \ \ \ \ The Crafts ReportWith 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.\ \ \ \ \ Wood News Online/Highland Hardware E-NewsletterA perfectly delightful little book, full of color photos of bowls plus many other photos of Stocksdale at work.\ \ \ \ \ Woodturning Design[The 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.\ \ \ \ \ Woodturning Magazine (UK)Another great feature of To Turn the Perfect Wooden Bowl is 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.\ \ \ \ \ Library JournalBorn on an Indiana dirt farm in 1913, Bob Stockdale was a pioneer in the art of fine wooden bowls, legendary for his exotic woods, unique shapes, and sumptuous finishes. Stockdale described his methods in a Q&A format to author Roszkiewicz before his death in 2003 at the age of 89. Valuable for those who make or love crafts.\ \
