Woodturning:
Form and Formula
Change the way you see your woodturning!
Available for Pre-Order Soon
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 the 180 pages, you will find:
Simple explanations of proportion using simple mathematics.
Step-by-step projects that put design principles into practice.
Sketches and diagrams to train your eye for balance and flow.
Examples of examplary turnings, exploring their proportions.
Tips on tools, timber, and finishing to bring out the best in your work.
Encouragement to experiment with both tradition and creativity.
Reserve your copy soon for dispatch from early October and get it in your hands before anyone else. Don’t miss your chance to be among the very first to discover the hidden proportions that transform woodturning.
The book goes on general sale from Friday 24th October
