Woodturning:
Form and Formula

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UK: 19th December
International: 15th December
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On 180 quality pages, discover how timeless design principles can transform your turning. This book makes the Rule of Thirds and the Golden Ratio simple, practical, and ready to use at the lathe.

With clear explanations, step-by-step projects, and inspiration from world-class turners, you’ll learn how to design and create pieces that look right, feel right, and stand out.

Woodturning is far more than good technique. It’s about proportion, balance, and form. Some pieces feel instantly “right,” others do not. This book explores the why and the how.

In Woodturning: Form and Formula, Martin Saban-Smith RPT draws on the timeless principles of the Rule of Thirds and the Golden Ratio, showing how they can guide your eye and your hand at the lathe. With practical projects, clear guidance, and thoughtful reflection, this book helps you bring harmony into your turning.

Form and Formula is about curiosity, creativity, and joy at the lathe. Whether you are a beginner building confidence or an experienced turner refining your eye, this book will help you see your work differently and create pieces that truly resonate.

Inside, you will find:

  • 180 (100gsm satin feel) pages of encouragement to experiment with both tradition and creativity.

  • Simple explanations of proportion using simple mathematics

  • 7 Step-by-step projects (102 pages!) that put the design principles into practice

  • Sketches and diagrams to train your eye for balance and flow

  • Examples of exemplary turnings, exploring their proportions

  • Tips on tools, timber, and finishing to bring out the best in your work

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Collection of wooden and ceramic decorative wooden objects, including vases, a bowl, and a small container, arranged in a line.