Complete Starter Guide to Woodturning on the Lathe: Everything You Need to Know

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Publication date: November 28, 2023 Language: English ISBN-13: 978-1497103955 Print length: 128 pages Edition: First Edition ISBN-10: 1497103959 Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing isbn: 1497103959 Dimensions: 8.75 x 0.25 x 11.25 inches Item Weight: 2.31 pounds

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Complete Starter Guide to Woodturning on the Lathe: Everything You Need to Know. The ultimate beginner-friendly woodturning guide! Author Luke Voytas is a talented teacher, sculpture artist, woodturner, carver, cabinetmaker, and Wood Studio Manager and Artist Instructor at Goggle Works Center for the Arts Unleash your woodturning potential! The ultimate beginner-friendly woodturning guide! User-friendly workshop guide for beginners to quickly grasp how to use a lathe and start turning attractive and practical projects to use or gift Complete overviews on the anatomy of a lathe, how to use one safely, turning tools, sharpening techniques, how to source green wood, grain direction, food-safe finishes, and more 8 step-by-step functional projects to gift or use, including a honey dipper, bowl, rolling pin, wooden top, salt and pepper shakers, and other useful items Author Luke Voytas is a talented teacher, sculpture artist, woodturner, carver, cabinetmaker, and Wood Studio Manager and Artist Instructor at Goggle Works Center for the Arts Unleash your woodturning potential! Whether you're a beginner or intermediate woodworker, this approachable, must-have beginner's resource will show you how to use a lathe and build your turning skills as you create functional and attractive wood-turned projects. Featuring insightful opening sections on woodturning terms, drying and working with green wood, the parts of a lathe, safety, woodworking tools, sharpening techniques, wood prep, finishing, long-term wood care, and more, Complete Starter Guide to Woodturning on the Lathe introduces the subject of woodturning in a way that isn't overwhelming or long-winded, so beginners don't feel intimidated. Then, eight illustrated projects are presented to help you get comfortable using a lathe and start to hone your woodturning skills. The finished projects double as practical items for the kitchen and home or make great gifts for family and friends! Projects include: Wooden Mallet Rolling Pin Honey Dipper No-Sand Wooden Top Custom Handles Salt and Pepper Shakers Green Wood Bowl Keepsake Box Each stunning design includes step-by-step instructions, a list of skills you'll practice with that project, and a tools and materials list to ensure success. You'll be turning out masterpieces before you know it! Gain a foundation of turning skills and discover the endless possibilities of your lathe, with Complete Starter Guide to Woodturning on the Lathe !