Written for beginning woodturners by some of today's finest woodturners, including Richard Raffan, Jim Rodgers, Richard Kleinhenz, and Alan Lacer, Getting Started in Woodturning teaches shop-tested, best-practice fundamentals that make woodturning a safe, enjoyable, and enriching hobby that will last a lifetime. Divided into four sections - Getting Started, Tools, Techniques, and Projects - this treasure-trove of expert information will guide an aspiring woodturner to discover what to know when buying and aligning a lathe; safety practices for dust collection, face shields, and the shop; techniques for sharpening and turning tools; how to turn, avoid catches, and finish like a pro; and 18 useful projects to build your skills Getting Started in Woodturning is the only book a beginner needs to safely and confidently get started in the craft of woodturning.
