Synopses & Reviews
This book is considered a primer for anyone who is interested in learning how to turn wood. This revised edition includes new techniques, up-to-date information on tools, and all the basics -- from the lathe to the techniques necessary to get started.
Synopsis
Richard Raffan demonstrates the moves that are so important to skillful woodturning. Then he leads you through six useful projects from his companion book, Turning Wood with Richard Raffan.
You will learn about:
Techniques
- sharpening
- stance and movement
- gouge exercises
- skew exercises
- centerwork techniques
- facework techniques
and Projects
- tool handle
- light-pull knob
- scoop
- box
- breadboard
- bowl
Synopsis
Richard Raffan demonstrates the moves that are so important to skillful woodturning. He then leads you through six useful projects from his companion book, Turning Wood with Richard Raffan.
About the Author
Richard Raffan is an internationally respected woodturning artisan and teacher. Collectors prize Raffan's gallery-quality production pieces, and he is the author of "Turning Wood, Turning Boxes, "and "The Complete Illustrated Guide to Turning,"