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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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As a novice woodturner, I found the description of tools and workspace insightful and the tool sharpening section extremely helpful. --Scott Edwin, Long Island Woodturners Association This book includes a very useful troubleshooting section, company resources, and a glossary of useful terms. --Patrick O'Brien, Golden Horseshoe Woodturners Guild Well done and a good resource for a beginner turner. -- Small Turnings Nicely illustrated step-by-step description of projects. --Chesapeake Woodturners Nicely illustrated step-by-step description of projects. --Chesapeake Woodturners As a beginning woodturning instructor, I expect to recommend this book to my students for their study. --Tom Boley, Capital Area Woodturners A classic example of how best to instruct--clear concise language and topics introduced in a logical and sequential format. -- Canadian Woodworking Newsletter #17 A good guide for the novice as well as a more seasoned hobbyist. -- Central Virginia Woodturners

Nicely illustrated step-by-step description of projects. --Chesapeake Woodturners

Well done and a good resource for a beginner turner. -- Small Turnings This book includes a very useful troubleshooting section, company resources, and a glossary of useful terms. --Patrick O'Brien, Golden Horseshoe Woodturners Guild As a novice woodturner, I found the description of tools and workspace insightful and the tool sharpening section extremely helpful. --Scott Edwin, Long Island Woodturners Association A good guide for the novice as well as a more seasoned hobbyist. -- Central Virginia Woodturners A classic example of how best to instruct--clear concise language and topics introduced in a logical and sequential format. -- Canadian Woodworking Newsletter #17 As a beginning woodturning instructor, I expect to recommend this book to my students for their study. --Tom Boley, Capital Area Woodturners Nicely illustrated step-by-step description of projects. --Chesapeake Woodturners Nicely illustrated step-by-step description of projects. --Chesapeake Woodturners

Nicely illustrated step-by-step description of projects. --Chesapeake Woodturners <br>

Nicely illustrated step-by-step description of projects. --Chesapeake Woodturners

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