Learn to Turn: A Beginner's Guide to Woodturning from Start to Finish

Gross, Barry

ISBN 10: 1565232739 / ISBN 13: 9781565232730

Published by Fox Chapel Publishing, 2005

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Learn to Turn: A Beginner's Guide to ...

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Publication Date: 2005

Binding: paperback

Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis:

Written for true beginners, this approachable and enjoyable instructional guide teaches the art of turning. Readers receive advice on every step of the turning process, including selecting the right lathe, basic safety and woodshop set-up, an overview of the proper tools and how to use them, and the basics on sharpening, sanding, and finishing. Step-by-step instructions for eight projects such as a birdhouse, a simple bowl, and a pepper mill are included. This guide also features a special chapter that addresses and reveals surprisingly simple solutions to common beginner mistakes.

Review:

"Well done and a good resource for a beginner turner." --"Small Turnings" "This book includes a very useful troubleshooting section, company resources, and a glossary of useful terms." --Patrick O'Brien, Golden Horseshoe Woodturners Guild "As a novice woodturner, I found the description of tools and workspace insightful and the tool sharpening section extremely helpful." --Scott Edwin, Long Island Woodturners Association ""Nicely illustrated step-by-step description of projects."" --Chesapeake Woodturners "Nicely illustrated step-by-step description of projects." --Chesapeake Woodturners "As a beginning woodturning instructor, I expect to recommend this book to my students for their study." --Tom Boley, Capital Area Woodturners "A classic example of how best to instruct--clear concise language and topics introduced in a logical and sequential format." --"Canadian Woodworking Newsletter #17 " "A good guide for the novice as well as a more seasoned hobbyist." --"Central Virginia Woodturners"