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A Sphere Maker's Craft, A Systematic Review of Sphere Cutting: Notes and Comments, is a new book out by Robert F. Ritchie, and signed by the author. We congratulation Bob, for his achievement in writing such a comprehensive book which will be a "must have" in any dedicated lapidary artist library! The book will be highly sought after by sphere makers and others interested in very detailed information for grinding and polishing treatments for hard and soft stones, recommended equipment, where to find dealers for equipment and rough rock, and more. Some of his chapter headings cover: sphere machines, storage and preparation of supplies, trimming rough rock, repairing and filling defects, specific rock types, types of polishes and glues, and problem solving. The book is sized approximately 9" x 11", 162 pages, and it has a plastic coil binding which allows you to lay the book flat while reading. Many colored sphere photos are included with recommended procedures of polishing. Bob has been a winner as Shop Friend of the Month a number of times and if you would like to see a few of his spheres, please click below. To read another review of, A Sphere Maker's Craft, go to http://www.the-vug.com/vug/article285.html
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