Avery
31st December 2010, 10:33 PM
I borrowed this from the local library.
I guess it is aimed at novice to moderately experienced turners, although I think it probably has some ideas for the more experienced.
It is very well written and contains lots of useful photos and drawings that explain the text.
It covers such things as , selecting a lathe, selecting tools, making your own tools , making a stand, making chucks, making faceplates, making a steady, even making your very own pole lathe (with photos). It has a really good section on sharpening and heat treatment. One of the best chapters (IMO) explains why and how wood shrinks and cracks. It covers finishes (how to make your own), finding cheap timber and even a few pages on what you probably don't need.
It is all written with the attitude of saving a few bucks and having some fun.
I highly recommend it to anyone that is just getting into the obsession and I think it is also a good read for the already obsessed. (You know who you are!).
I will be returning this copy to Hornsby library in a couple of weeks.
I guess it is aimed at novice to moderately experienced turners, although I think it probably has some ideas for the more experienced.
It is very well written and contains lots of useful photos and drawings that explain the text.
It covers such things as , selecting a lathe, selecting tools, making your own tools , making a stand, making chucks, making faceplates, making a steady, even making your very own pole lathe (with photos). It has a really good section on sharpening and heat treatment. One of the best chapters (IMO) explains why and how wood shrinks and cracks. It covers finishes (how to make your own), finding cheap timber and even a few pages on what you probably don't need.
It is all written with the attitude of saving a few bucks and having some fun.
I highly recommend it to anyone that is just getting into the obsession and I think it is also a good read for the already obsessed. (You know who you are!).
I will be returning this copy to Hornsby library in a couple of weeks.