Woodturning Design (Mike Darlow's Woodturning Series, Number 4)

Woodturning Design is the fourth installment in Mike Darlow's instructional series, released in 2003 by Fox Chapel Publishing. It was developed to bridge the gap between technical woodworking skills and the aesthetic principles of industrial design. Darlow, a respected figure in the craft, sought to provide woodturners with a formal framework for understanding form, proportion, and the visual impact of curves, rather than focusing solely on traditional tool techniques.

The book is regarded as a foundational text within the woodturning community for its analytical approach to artistic composition. Darlow utilized his deep knowledge of historical design and geometry to explain why certain shapes evoke specific emotional or visual responses. It was well-received by practitioners looking to move beyond functional craft into more expressive, intentional design, and it remains a standard reference for serious woodturners seeking to refine their artistic intent.