Woodturning: A Foundation Course FROM THE PUBLISHER
The basic course on woodturning for 10 years just got better! More photos, more color, new and exciting projects, and a whole host of new techniques and machines are covered. It's thoroughly updated and expanded to include all the latest lathes and accessories. Start with the most suitable types of wood you'll need. Then develop your techniques for between-centers and faceplate turning, and boring and routing on the lathe. Try 12 projects, including a goblet, an apple and a pear, a platter, staircase balusters, an inlaid nut bowl, a twig pot, a pepper mill, a table lamp, and a twist pen. It's the first turning book you should ever own.
SYNOPSIS
Here's a complete course in the basic, safe, and correct techniques for mastering the lathe. Each chapter takes on an essential aspect of woodturning--from types of lathes and accessories to sharpening; from turning between centers to faceplate turning; from copy turning to boring and routing. Special feature: every chapter ends with a checklist summary to help you review what you've learned quickly and easily. "Rowley has done a fine job of preparing sketches, text, and photos that everyone should be able to follow....Don't pass up this book."--Woodwork.
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