Cover art for Getting Started in Woodturning: 18 Practical Projects and Expert Advice on Safety, Tools and Techniques
Published
Springhouse Publishi, April 2017
ISBN
9781940611099
Format
Softcover, 224 pages
Dimensions
27.9cm × 21.6cm

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Woodturning is a fun, engaging, and tremendously rewarding hobby that will last a lifetime, but to enjoy it, you have to take the first steps and get started. With this collection of articles from American Woodturner, you'll quickly get out of the blocks with the best practices on safety, tools, and fundamental techniques.

Along with the 18 skill-building projects for everything from bowls and pens to holiday ornaments and doorknobs, 'Getting Started in Woodturning' delivers all the detailed, practical advice a beginner needs. Inside you'll discover what to know when buying and aligning your first lathe; safety practices for dust collection, face shields, and the shop; techniques for sharpening and using your turning tools; how to turn, avoid catches, and finish like a pro; the 18 best projects to build to develop your skills and confidence.

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