Complete Starter Guide to Woodturning on the Lathe: Everything You Need to Know Plus 8 Projects to Get You Started

The ultimate, beginner-friendly woodturning guide! Compact, accessible, and simple, this resource will show you how to use a lathe and build your turning skills as you create functional and attractive woodturning projects. Featuring insightful opening sections on sourcing green wood, the anatomy of a lathe, food-safe finishes, tools, sharpening techniques, and more this book includes eight illustrated projects to help you get comfortable using a lathe and hone your woodturning skills resulting in practical items for the kitchen and workshop, or great gifts to family and friends. From turning a honey dipper, bowl, mallet, and baby rattle to a pizza slicer, toy car, ice cream scoop, and more, each stunning design includes step-by-step instructions, detailed patterns, and materials lists to ensure success. Discover endless possibilities once you gain a foundation of basic turning skills on a lathe with this must-have woodworking guide. See more