Woodturning : A Foundation Course
by Keith RowleyFormat: Trade Paper
Pub. Date: 1999-12-31
Publisher(s): Guild of Master Craftsman Pubns ltd
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Summary
Here's a complete course in the basic, safe, and correct techniques for mastering the lathe. Each chapter takes on an essential aspect of woodturningfrom types of lathes and accessories to sharpening; from turning between centers to faceplate turning; from copy turning to boring and routing. "Rowley has done a fine job of preparing sketches, text, and photos. Don't pass up this book."Woodwork.
Author Biography
A time-served joiner and turner, Keith Rowley took up woodturning full time after retiring from the police force.
Table of Contents
| Foreword to the New Edition | p. vii |
| Foreword to the First Edition | p. viii |
| Preface to the New Edition | p. ix |
| Introduction | p. xi |
| Trees and Wood | p. 1 |
| The Woodturning Lathe and Accessories | p. 11 |
| Tools of the Trade | p. 27 |
| On Sharpening | p. 35 |
| Laws of Woodturning | p. 45 |
| Turning between Centres | p. 55 |
| Faceplate Turning | p. 87 |
| Copy-Turning | p. 109 |
| Sanding and Finishing | p. 127 |
| Boring and Routing on the Lathe | p. 137 |
| Safety, Design, Courses ... | p. 169 |
| Metric Conversion Table | p. 174 |
| Index | p. 175 |
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