In about 10 days I will be one of 6 students taking a hands-on class with French woodturner and sculptor Alain Mailland. I'm really looking forward to learning some 'off the beaten path' turning techniques!!
I would like to ask if anyone is aware of sources of information (published articles, web sites, newsletters, etc.) that might have information about the special tools Alain uses to make his "flower" and other pieces, or additional specialty tools he has developed. Google (and several other) web searches has not netted much information (although some interesting videos and images), and I'd like to know as much as I can about his tools and turning techniques before attending the class. I own the book New Masters of Woodturning, and have read the chapter in this book devoted to Mailland. Are there other reviews or summaries of his tools and techniques available?
I feel "woefully un-prepared for class*" right now, a very bad feeling, particularly for a professor! In contrast to some of my students, I can say, that at least I tried to look for what I'd like to study!
Any help with references to information on Alain's tools will be much appreciated!!
Many thanks,
Rob Wallace
*Quoted from a concerned and desperate Economic Botany student, Biology 355, Iowa State University, Spring 2009 semester.
I would like to ask if anyone is aware of sources of information (published articles, web sites, newsletters, etc.) that might have information about the special tools Alain uses to make his "flower" and other pieces, or additional specialty tools he has developed. Google (and several other) web searches has not netted much information (although some interesting videos and images), and I'd like to know as much as I can about his tools and turning techniques before attending the class. I own the book New Masters of Woodturning, and have read the chapter in this book devoted to Mailland. Are there other reviews or summaries of his tools and techniques available?
I feel "woefully un-prepared for class*" right now, a very bad feeling, particularly for a professor! In contrast to some of my students, I can say, that at least I tried to look for what I'd like to study!
Any help with references to information on Alain's tools will be much appreciated!!
Many thanks,
Rob Wallace
*Quoted from a concerned and desperate Economic Botany student, Biology 355, Iowa State University, Spring 2009 semester.