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"Nicely illustrated step-by-step description of projects." --Chesapeake Woodturners
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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.
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83 of 84 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
What a GREAT book. I am a new turner and am reading everything I can get my hands on about turning. This is my second overview book on the subject. I just picked one to start as I didn’t have any idea what book to try. I didn’t learn what I had hope to in the first one so when I saw Barry Gross’ book, I thought I would try it. Was I glad I did!
Mr. Gross’ book, Learn To Turn, provides all the basic information in a CLEAR format. There are pictures to go along with the text and they are clearly label as are the parts of the machine, tools or safety measures he is writing about.
When he talks about “truing up” or other turning terms, he actually defines what that means in laymen’s terms so a true beginner can grasp what he is talking about. When he discusses the various tools, he pictures that tool on the page where is he explaining how to use the tool. This really helped me to learn which tool was which and just how they should be used.
Mr. Gross discusses finishes and shows four different ones so you can choose which you would use for which project. Of course, he has a section on safety and the pictures really bring home the point of the need for safety. There is also a section on tool sharpening and a detailed description of how each tool should be correctly sharpened. Sanding is another section and I learned about a sandpaper called New Wave and Abranet sanding screens. He tells how to make a jam chuck – another one of those turning terms – and explains how and why to use it and what it is. And not book would be complete without the glossary of terms and a company resources list.
In the final section of the book, Mr. Gross provides instructions for eight projects from a simple bowl to a wonderful Christmas Ornament. These eight projects will keep this turner busy for several months as I try to come close to what the author’s turnings look like. For $14.95, this is a book I would recommend to a new turner or for a turning instructor as a classroom text. I know my copy will become a well-worn text in my shop.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Really well written book with clear script and excellent photos- this book impressed friends who have been woodturning for twenty years!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As someone new to woodturning I found this book a great help.
Everything is describe clearly andclear photo,s.
Everything is describe clearly andclear photo,s.
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lathe
bought this for my husband as I had bought him a lathe for christmas,he has had so much fun learning how to use it from the book, which is very helpful. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. B. Robson
learn to turn
its good for the money. and is fairly basic.good for a basic beginner. but for a more indepth knowledge one will have to pay more
Published 3 months ago by ian
great for my husband
My husband has recently turned his hand to wood work and does a fab job, he was looking for some hints and tips, he recommends this book and seems to have enjoyed referring to it... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Fountains.
Not for the UK
Amazon lack of information again. Bought this book as a starter for woodturning. The author is American and talks about American woods and polishes/sealers/wood oils etc. Read more
Published 3 months ago by F. CORNWELL
Wood turning
A very good guide for the first-time woodturner. Simply explained with detailed photographs -was exactly what I wanted. Read more
Published 6 months ago by como
Not as good as I expected
From the other reviews I expected more.
I have no experiecne of turning so I'm reading about it before I buy a lathe. Read more
I have no experiecne of turning so I'm reading about it before I buy a lathe. Read more
Published 12 months ago by A Reader
Woodturning book - two in one manual
Excellent book for starting wood turning - split page facility on spindle binding showing techniques below and projects above is so innovative and helpful. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Frank Knight
nice and clear
this book was a present for my husband.he was starting again woodturning after many years of inactivity and had some troubles in treating with wood. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Paola Ricci
good guide
Bought this for my hubbie to go with his new lathe. Was really impressed and found it a great help to get him started.
Published 16 months ago by Sue
A good place to start
This is a good book on Woodturning. It's easy to read and there's lots and lots of colour pictures. While there are better books around, the cost and it's ease of use make this... Read more
Published 21 months ago by william tong
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