Woodturning: A Foundation Course

by Keith Rowley

Here's a complete course in the basic and correct techniques for mastering the lathe. Learn to create beautifully shaped newels, balusters, and chair and table legs by using gouges and chisels on a 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 Every chapter ends with a checklist summary to help you review what you've learned quickly and easily. Internationally recognized as the definitive introduction to woodturning, this new edition is accompanied by a comprehensive DVD.  An ideal gift for a woodworking friend - or for yourself! Projects goblet, apple and pear, your first bowl, platter, bar stool, staircase balausters, plinth, inlaid nut bowl, twig pot, pepper mill, table lamp and twist pen.

Genres: Woodwork, Reference

192 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

Reviews

[Spencer Mize · Rating 5 out of 5]

Splendid. I should have started with this one. Hence "foundational".

[Melb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great resource

[Donald R. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good starter book for someone interested in wood turning. Plenty of photos and detailed explanations to teach the foundations of wood turning. Overall a great book.

[Andy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book for beginning woodturners.

[Brian · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an important book. If you read it and put into practice what you read and learn (and have a lathe of course) - you will be able to turn wood. Simples.