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Finial Star DVD
Fabulous Finial Box DVD
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Cindy Drozda’s DVD/Videos set a new standard of excellence
in Instructional Woodturning DVDs!


Cindy is one of the best at explaining not only how, but why she does each step of the project.
Her instructional DVD/Videos offer step-by-step tutorials for Woodturners of all skill levels.


"Finial Star"is an Instructional Woodturning DVD by Cindy Drozda, teaching basic woodturning techniques, sharpening methods, and how to turn Cindy’s signature “Finial Star” Lidded Bowl with a Fine Finial.
Professional, 2-camera videography gives complete and comprehensive coverage of the process, and the audio is done with voice-over for better quality and clearer explanations.
The “Finial Star” is made from Burl Wood and colored with penetrating dyes. The Finial is dyed American Holly.Finial Star is Cindy’s best instructional DVD yet!This DVD/Video provides basic instruction in Woodturning techniques that will have you making spindle and bowl cuts with confidence, and is filled with tips and techniques that will improve your woodturning skills.
Cindy explains in detail her project planning and design strategies, describes her turning tools and how to sharpen them, and details the process for learning how to turn the “Finial Star” Lidded Bowl, and its Finial, including her exciting new coloring method. Inside the DVD case is a printed set of step-by-step directions, a tool list, and a scaled working drawing of the project. These materials are on DVD-ROM as well.
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"Fabulous Finial Box"
is also done using 2 cameras and voice-over audio. In “Fabulous Finial Box”, Cindy goes through the entire process for turning her Finial Box. This DVD/Video shows the tools and methods for learning how to turn Cindy’s signature Finial Box, as seen at her demonstrations and workshops nationwide. The Finial Box is a turned container with a Finial, a fitted lid, and a contrasting wood inlay and base. Lid fitting and box hollowing techniques are shown, along with Cindy’s technique for turning elegant, delicate Finials. You will see all of Cindy’s tricks and "secrets" revealed, and will learn her techniques for turning Boxes with Fine Finials. This is an excellent Instructional DVD for any Woodturner interested in making boxes, turning finials, or simply improving their skills.
Inside the DVD case is Cindy's new booklet "Turned Boxes: a Formula for Success". A printed set of step-by-step directions, a tool list, and a scaled working drawing of the project are also included. The working drawing of the project is on DVD-ROM as well.
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"Elegant Finials" offers a detailed description of how Cindy makes a lid and Finial for one of her vessels. Including a tutorial on Basic Spindle Cuts, and Sharpening the Spindle Gouge, make this DVD a good choice for Woodturners of all skill levels who are interested in how Cindy makes her Finials. Click for DVD contents
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