Synopses & Reviews
Whether you are a woodturning novice, a recreational turner, or an experienced professional, O'Donnell's Woodturning Techniques is a comprehensive guide to the world of turning wood - from one of the most highly respected practitioners of the art. Written by internationally acclaimed turner Michael O'Donnell, the book explains all aspets of woodturning - from selecting and preparing materials and tools to developing techniques and conducting project work - in a logical, easy-to-read, and comprehensive manner. With clear, step-by-step explanations, accompanied by stunning close-up photographs and detailed illustrations, O'Donnell's Woodturning Techniques sheds new light on the principles and processes of turning. Areas covered include: -Materials, equipment, and machinery -How to store timber -Workshop safety -Tools, tool sharpening, and how tohold and control tools -Sanding and finishing pieces -How to make bowls, lamps, goblets, mushrooms, boxes, and a fruit shape. Michael O'Donnell is an internationally renowned turner and a founding member of the Association of Woodturners of Great Britain (AWGB). He specializes in the use of green (unseasoned) wood, and has written two previous best-selling titles, Turning Green Wood and Decorating Turned Wood.
Synopsis
A beautifully illustrated and practical guide to woodturning for hobbyists and professional craftspeople, this comprehensive sourcebook describes the best materials, equipment, and machinery for successful woodturning; the correct way to store tools and timber; the rules of workshop safety; and the importance of proper sanding and finishing. Attractive and detailed photography and step-by-step instructions break down complex techniques into a logical progression of tasks and also accompany such projects as a bowl, a box, a goblet, a lamp, and a decorative wooden mushroom.
Synopsis
Learn the process of turning from an internationally renowned turner with this practical guide that covers materials, equipment and machinery, how to store timber, safety, tools, sanding and much more. Step-by-step projects include a bowl, lamp, goblet, box and more. Even complex techniques are made simple with O'Donnell's logical manner of instruction.
Synopsis
A beautifully illustrated practical guide to the process of woodturning aimed at both the recreational turner and the experienced craftsman, O'Donnell's Woodturning Techniques is a comprehensive source book that covers materials, equipment and machinery, how to store timber, workshop safety, tools, and sanding and finishing. Projects include a lamp, bowl, box, mushroom and more. With stunning and detailed photography in a step-by-step approach, readers will see often complex techniques broken down into easily digestible parts that are logical and easy to follow.
About the Author
Michael O'Donnell is a founding member of the Association of Woodturners of Great Britain and the author of Decorating Turned Wood and Turning Green Wood.