Woodturning: A Foundation Course - Softcover

Rowley, Keith

 
9781861081148: Woodturning: A Foundation Course

Inhaltsangabe

An introduction to the art of woodturning. It covers: understanding trees and timber; selecting lathes and tools; basic techniques of between-centres and faceplate turning; and step-by-step instructions for 12 projects. At the core of the method are six "laws of woodturning".

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Reseña del editor

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.

Biografía del autor

A time-served joiner and turner, Keith Rowley took up woodturning full-time after retiring from the police force.

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