Cover art for Learn to Turn
Published
Fox Chapel Publishin, July 2013
ISBN
9781565237643
Format
Softcover, 128 pages
Dimensions
28cm × 21.6cm × 0.8cm

Learn to Turn A Beginner's Guide to Woodturning from Start to Finish by

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Learn to Turn, 2nd Edition is a woodturning book for true beginners. You'll find artist and author Barry Gross puts the fun back into turning with this approachable and enjoyable guide. Written for true beginners, this approachable and enjoyable instructional guide teaches the art of turning.

Readers will receive advice on every step of the turning process, including selecting the right lathe, basic safety and woodshop setup, an overview of the proper tools and how to use them, and the basics on sharpening, sanding and finishing. Also included are step-by-step instructions for eight projects such as a birdhouse, a simple bowl and a pepper mill. This guide also includes a special chapter that addresses and reveals the surprisingly simple solutions to common beginner mistakes.

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