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Woodturning: A Foundation Course (Woodturning Woodturning) [Paperback]

Keith Rowley
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14 Oct 1999 Woodturning Woodturning
Here's a complete course in the basic, safe, 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. "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

. 151 pages, 289 b/w illus., 9 1/2 x 10 1/4.


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  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd; New edition edition (14 Oct 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1861081146
  • ISBN-13: 978-1861081148
  • Product Dimensions: 21 x 1.1 x 27.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 16,453 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutly Excellent for beginner 6 April 1998
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This is the best book for a beginner as it goes through each step of how to use tools on a lathe. Get the video which goes with it as this again helps the understanding of how to use the lathe
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5.0 out of 5 stars Roy 17 Dec 2002
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This is an excellent book for the newcomer and as a reference book for the more experienced turner. The reader is encouraged with clear text, photographs and line drawings
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5.0 out of 5 stars New to Woodturning? 8 Feb 2006
Format:Paperback
Great book for beginners with help on lathes, tools and accessories for turning as well as the principles in easy to read and well thought out sections, with a few projects for the beginer to try
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5.0 out of 5 stars A very good buy.
This is an admirable book,does just what it says,and very clearly too.I have already made extensive use of it.Strongly recommended.
Published 20 days ago by Eric Weil
5.0 out of 5 stars A must for the wood lathe worker
Having retired and looking for a hobby I purchased a wood lathe, knowing very little of its workings and seeing that it looks a lot more dangerous in real life than in its photo I... Read more
Published 3 months ago by P.C.Dadge
5.0 out of 5 stars Ready for Retirement
A very informative course for someone starting out, as I am. I look forward to producing much more in the future than the pile of shavings I currently have. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Len
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect gift for a woodturning beginner
This book was recommended to me by a master woodturner as a good book to start with. It was for a present for my father and he is loving every aspect of the book. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Sa Cain
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good
A really useful, practical guide. He knows the subject and explains things well. Good basic guide which I would recommend!
Published 3 months ago by Peter Scull
5.0 out of 5 stars Every beginner should buy this book
I am a complete beginner to woodturning and I find this book invaluable. I just bought a lathe and had booked a course which I was unable to attend. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Handytim
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
You know what? All those five star reviews. They're right. This explains everything you need to know as a beginner, and it does so clearly, without being dogmatic (usually it... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Wise Owl
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!!
An excellent book. I gave it to my boyfriend for his birthday. He loves it. Such a fantastic help for those who just start in woodturning. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Renata
5.0 out of 5 stars perfect
excellent the only turning book i have. it has helped me cover loads of ground the best how to book on any subject i have ever used
Published 6 months ago by ow
4.0 out of 5 stars ooo
Does as it said nothing special no more or less than i would expect from a product like this ok
Published 6 months ago by Clive
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