• Learn to Turn, 3rd Edition Revised & Expanded: A Beginner's Guide to Woodturning Techniques and 12 Projects (Fox Chapel Publishing) Step-by-Step Instructions, Troubleshooting, Tips, & Expert Advice

    Learn to Turn is the ideal woodturning book to get beginners turning in no time! Beginner-friendly step-by-step projects are accessible and attainable for new woodturners Covers all the basics, including lathe selection, turning tools, and the fundamentals of sharpening, sanding, & finishing Expert instruction, valuable tips, and common-sense advice from author Barry Gross, a skilled teacher who knows how to start at the beginning Special troubleshooting section that offers simple solutions to common turning mistakes Inspiring color photo gallery of completed works Author Barry G... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1565239288
    • UPC: 023863080583
    • ASIN: 1565239288
    • ISBN: 1565239288
    • Brand: Design Originals
    • Manufacturer: Fox Chapel Publishing

  • Pens from the Wood Lathe: Step-By-Step Instructions for the Wood Turner

    Pens and pencils made at the wood lathe are becoming increasingly popular. These unique writing instruments are fantastic sellers at art and craft shows, cherished treasures for family, and fabulous gifts. Kits to make a variety of styles are widely available, but the techniques to make a pen which works well and looks spectacular are harder to find. This book fills the need with 273 step-by-step color photos and helpful text. Skilled wood turner Dick Sing provides detailed instructions and a wealth of tips and techniques for twelve different styles of pens. Advice on selection of materials, s... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0887409393
    • ASIN: 0887409393
    • ISBN: 0887409393
    • Manufacturer: Schiffer Pub Ltd

  • The Lathe Book: A Complete Guide to the Machine and Its Accessories

    No other book gives you such valuable information on the essential turning tool. Completely revised and updated, The Lathe Book is the comprehensive guide to woodturning machinery, incorporating the many innovations in the lathe and its accessories. This book covers every aspect of the lathe, including how to choose one, how to select tools and accessories, how to maintain and repair the machine, and basic techniques. You will get: expert advice on choosing a lathe tips on maintaining a lathe for optimal performance easy-to-follow basic techniques that help build lathe skills more than 220 c... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1561584169
    • ASIN: 1561584169
    • ISBN: 9781561584161
    • Manufacturer: Taunton Press

  • Pen Turner's Workbook, 3rd Edition Revised and Expanded: Making Pens from Simple to Stunning (Fox Chapel Publishing) 18 Pen Turning Projects, Beginner-Friendly Instructions, and Beautiful Photography

    Learn how to craft exquisite pens that are both practical and beautiful! 18 customizable projects for a wide range of turned pens for all skill levels Over 400 photos illustrating instructions, materials, and stunning finished pens Step-by-step instructions ensure project success for even novice pen turners Go beyond wooden pens with projects using Corian, cholla cactus, Acrywood, deer antler, Inlace Acrylester, and more Get inspired to create your own one-of-a-kind conversation piece by browsing the Gallery of Pens showcasing work from master pen makers Create fine writing implements on you... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1565237633
    • UPC: 787721943815
    • ASIN: 1565237633
    • ISBN: 1565237633
    • Brand: Design Originals
    • Manufacturer: Fox Chapel Publishing

  • Getting Started in Woodturning: 18 Practical Projects & Expert Advice on Safety, Tools & Techniques (The American Association of Woodturners Official Guide)

    Whether you’re just getting started at the lathe or you’re a seasoned woodturner looking for nuggets of insight, you’ll find it all in the AAW's Official Guide, "Getting Started in Woodturning", an essential reference of safety information, tool advice, woodturning techniques, and practical projects from the pages of American Woodturner, the journal from the American Association of Woodturners (AAW). Written for beginning woodturners by some of today's finest woodturners -- Richard Raffan, Jim Rodgers, Richard Kleinhenz, and Alan Lacer among them, "Getting Started in Woodturning" teaches... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1940611091
    • ASIN: 1940611091
    • ISBN: 1940611091
    • Manufacturer: Spring House Press

  • How to Run a Lathe: The Care and Operation of a Screw Cutting Lathe

    2013 Reprint of 1942 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. South Bend Lathe Works sent out this manual with every Lathe they sold. Profusely illustrated. You get everything you need to set up a lathe and get it running. This is the lathe manual that Dave Gingery raves about. You get eleven chapters: history and development of the lathe, setting up and leveling the lathe, operation of the lathe, lathe tools and their application, how to take accurate measurements, plain turning (work between centers), chuck work; taper turning and bor... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1614274746
    • ASIN: 1614274746
    • ISBN: 1614274746
    • Manufacturer: Martino Fine Books

  • Fixtures and Chucks for Woodturning: Everything You Need to Know to Secure Wood on Your Lathe (Fox Chapel Publishing) Advice, How-Tos, and Wood-Gripping Projects for Both Beginners & Advanced Turners

    Get a grip on your woodturning! Inside, find information on: Drive Centers and Live Centers Faceplates and Screw Centers Scroll Chucks Handy Shop-Made Chucks Jam Chucks Collets and Mandrels Cole Jaws, Doughnut Chucks, Longworth Chucks Vacuums, Vacuum Systems, and Vacuum Chucks Steady Rests Turning Projects Assembled Pieces What's the key to successful and safe woodturning? Simple: Make sure the wood is properly secured to the lathe before you turn it on! This book will help you save money on woodturning, expand your abilities, and master new challenges, giving you more success and confidence... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1565235193
    • UPC: 858924002729
    • ASIN: 1565235193
    • ISBN: 1565235193
    • Brand: Design Originals
    • Manufacturer: Fox Chapel Publishing

  • Ellsworth on Woodturning: How a Master Creates Bowls, Pots, and Vessels (Fox Chapel Publishing) Over 400 Photos, Step-by-Step Directions, Techniques, Expert Tips, and Troubleshooting for Your Lathe

    Learn how to bring out the beauty in wood from the grandfather of woodturning, David Ellsworth!Tools, materials, and working with green wood and dry woodChucks, glue blocks, & faceplatesTurning an open bowl with a cut rim or natural edgeTurning the exterior and interior of a hollow formTurning spirit formsJam checks & vacuum chucksSanding, finishing, and drying green wood vesselsDavid Ellsworth is known as the grandfather of the contemporary wood art movement and Ellsworth on Woodturning is the book woodturners worldwide have been waiting for!With this first-ever book from an esteemed artist, ... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1565233778
    • UPC: 858924001937
    • ASIN: 1565233778
    • ISBN: 1565233778
    • Brand: Design Originals
    • Manufacturer: Fox Chapel Publishing

  • Woodturning Christmas Ornaments with Dale L. Nish (Fox Chapel Publishing) Step-by-Step Instructions & Photos for 12 Elegant Wood-Turned Pieces to Decorate Your Tree and Deck the Halls for the Holidays

    Create ornaments that will be cherished for a lifetime! 12 easy-to-follow projects include traditional and contemporary pieces Step-by-step instructions, photographs, and detailed plans to guide you Expert tips & techniques for using templates, creating finials, and making mandrels Includes a gallery with an array of further ornament ideas to inspire you Wood-turned Christmas ornaments are fun to make and a delight to behold! These beautiful pieces can hang on a Christmas tree or anywhere throughout your home during the holiday season. In Woodturning Christmas Ornaments with Dal... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1565237269
    • UPC: 884897990671
    • ASIN: 1565237269
    • ISBN: 1565237269
    • Brand: Design Originals
    • Manufacturer: Fox Chapel Publishing

  • Small Woodturning Projects with Bonnie Klein: 12 Skill-Building Designs (Fox Chapel Publishing)

    Step into the workshop of award-winning and internationally recognized woodturning expert Bonnie Klein to learn the techniques that lead to woodturning success. Whether you are an enthusiastic beginner or an experienced turner, these practical and fun-to-make small projects are Bonnie Klein "classics" that will ultimately improve your woodturning expertise on any size lathe. Twelve step-by-step projects demonstrate a wide variety of techniques and decorative enhancements, accompanied by full-color photographs and easy-to-follow instructions. As you complete Bonnie's skill-building designs-rang... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1565238044
    • ASIN: 1565238044
    • ISBN: 9781565238046
    • Brand: Design Originals
    • Manufacturer: Fox Chapel Publishing

  • Turning Bowls with Richard Raffan

    The worlds pre-eminent woodturning teacher provides everything you need to know to turn bowls. Richard Raffan draws upon his 30 plus years of experience to lead you through the key elements -- from planning to completion. With the help of detailed text and step-by-step photos, Raffan covers wood and tool selection, design advice, surface embellishment and finishing techniques. For the more experienced turners, there are chapters on advanced techniques, decoration, and form and balance. Youll also find extensive appendices, troubleshooting charts and advice on selling bowls. Perhaps best of all... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1561585084
    • ASIN: 1561585084
    • ISBN: 1561585084
    • Manufacturer: Taunton Press

  • Wooden Bowls from the Scroll Saw: 28 Useful and Surprisingly Easy-to-Make Projects (Fox Chapel Publishing) Make Beautiful Vessels from Wood Without a Lathe (Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Book)

    "Inspiring work that is hard to believe was done on a scroll saw."—Frank Klausz, master cabinetmaker, author, and woodworking teacher28 beautiful projects, each useful and surprisingly easy to makeBasic stacked bowls include eight-petal, rounded-square, wavy, and scrolled-top bowlsLaminated wood bowls include double-swag, basket-weave, plaid, gingham, windowpane, and triple-swirl bowlsMultiple-angle bowls include crisscross, flared five-lobed, ripple-edged round, four-petal curved, and heart-shaped bowlsThin wood bowls include eight-segment, multi-colored twenty segment, seven-lobe ripple-ed... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1565234332
    • ASIN: 1565234332
    • ISBN: 1565234332
    • Brand: Design Originals
    • Manufacturer: Fox Chapel Publishing

  • Making Wooden Toys: 12 Easy-to-Do Projects with Full-Size Templates (Dover Woodworking)

    Expensive electronic toys come and go, but the toys children really like the best are often the simplest. The plain handmade wooden train, doll cradle, or circus animal can provide the key that unlocks a young imagination.This book makes it easy to create toys that will win a permanent place in any child's heart. After years of working with young children, veteran woodcrafter and educator James. T. Stasio has distilled his expert knowledge into a handy, inexpensive guide to making 12 wooden toys of enduring appeal: helicopter, oil truck, biplane, destroyer, freight train, cargo ship, rocking h... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0486251128
    • UPC: 800759251124
    • ASIN: 0486251128
    • ISBN: 0486251128
    • Manufacturer: Dover Publications

  • Learn to Turn, 2nd Edition Revised and Expanded: A Beginner's Guide to Woodturning from Start to Finish

    The ideal woodturning book for beginners, Learn to Turn provides an approachable, informative, and enjoyable guide that will have you turning in no time. Step-by-step instructions, valuable tips, and common-sense advice eliminate the mystery while infusing some fun into your turning. This revised and expanded edition includes a new spindle-turning project, a new bowl (faceplate) turning project, and a new section on end-grain turning.

    • ASIN: 1565237641
    • ASIN: 1565237641
    • ISBN: 1565237641
    • Brand: Design Originals
    • Manufacturer: Fox Chapel Publishing

  • Turning Green Wood

    “Covers the process of turning fresh lumber straight from the log without previous processing... teach[es] the reader how to work with the wood and make use of its many characteristics and features. It explains how to harvest and store timber, make the best use of grain patterns and provides tips for planning a turning project....Offers step-by-step instructions for six projects.” —Woodshop News.

    • ASIN: 1861080891
    • ASIN: 1861080891
    • ISBN: 1861080891
    • Brand: Guild of Master Craftsman
    • Manufacturer: Guild of Master Craftsman

  • what lathe should I buy?

    Best Wood Lathe For Beginners 2019

    What Size Lathe Should You Buy?