Synopses & Reviews
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 feature: 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.
Synopsis
Each chapter takes on an essential aspect of woodturning and ends with a checklist to help you review what youve learned quickly and easily. “Rowley has done a fine job of preparing sketches, text, and photos that everyone should be able to follow. Dont pass up this book.”—
Woodwork.Synopsis
Heres 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. “Rowley has done a fine job of preparing sketches, text, and photos. Dont pass up this book.”—
Woodwork.
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. Rowley has done a fine job of preparing sketches, text, and photos. Don t pass up this book." Woodwork.
Synopsis
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. Every chapter ends with a checklist 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.
Synopsis
Internationally recognised as the definitive introduction to woodturning, this expanded and fully updated edition contains seven new projects, an entirely new section on bandsaws and pillar drills, and important information on the latest equipment. An ideal gift for a woodturning friend - or for yourself!
Synopsis
A book for the serious woodturner, which concentrates on the quality of turning designs whilst retaining the element of sheer enjoyment that is at the heart of the craft. Lavishly illustrated with full and clear line drawings. Awarded the Certificate of Excellence by the British Crafts Guild.
About the Author
A time-served joiner and turner, Keith Rowley took up woodturning full-time after retiring from the police force.