Weekend Woodturning Projects is the perfect book to build your woodturning skills and confidence. From kitchen utensils to vases and boxes, all of the 25 projects can be made using basic turning tools and equipment, and each project includes clear step-by-step photos, instructions, detailed drawings and dimensions. By turning a variety of these projects, you'll get a taste of success to start you on the path to turning excellence.
Features:
Ideal for beginner and intermediate turners
Projects will take from a couple of hours to only a few days to complete
Presents clear, step-by-step instructions accompanied by over 600 photographs and finely detailed drawings
Helpful sections on safety
How to season wood
Tool and material lists for each project
Special sidebars describing the types of wood used
Learn to use basic tools: Spindle roughing gouge, Spindle gouge, Parting tool, Bowl gouge, Skew chisel, Scrapers, Carving tools and a boring tool
Projects:
Rolling pin
Meat tenderizer
Light pull
Pastry press
Bud vase
Egg cup
Candlestick
Scoop
Napkin ring
Salt and pepper shakers
Simple box
Beaded bowl
Pestle and mortar
Natural-edge vase
Wall clock
Laminated bowl
Two-part vase
Traditional candlestick
Tazza
Lidded bowl
Ripple ash vase
Salt and pepper mills
Spinning top
Box with finial
Christmas ornaments
About the Author:
Mark Baker helped set up an industrial workshop for autistic adults and previously worked for some of the major manufacturers of woodturning tools in the U.K. He is now the editor of Woodturning magazine and the group editor of all GMC Publications woodworking magazines.
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