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Seven great projects for the 12- to 36-inch lathe, designed for beginning to intermediate turners, presented in a fully illustrated step-by-step fashion. Included are instructions for turning two scoops, a covered cylinder box, a lidded bowl with a foil-leaf finish, a Christmas ornament turned from last year's tree, a beautiful carving set, and large salt and pepper mills. Each of these projects can be completed in the course of a weekend. A photo gallery offers the turner many variations on the themes shown in the book and entices them to try their own ideas. _x000D_An experienced demonstrator and teacher, Bill Bowers covers the basics, including issues of safety and technique, and then shares the joy he finds in turning. He encourages the reader to always remember, exuberance experienced at the lathe is exceptional medicine for the soul. AUTHOR: Bill Bowers lives in Anchorage, Alaska, where he practised medicine for over 25 years. When he retired he became a full-time woodturner and perfected his technique. His first book with Schiffer Publishing was The Basics of Turning Spirals.

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Bill Bowers lives in Anchorage, Alaska, where he practised medicine for over 25 years. When he retired he became a full-time woodturner and perfected his technique. His first book with Schiffer Publishing was The Basics of Turning Spirals.

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