Woodturning for Beginners Handbook, Stephen Fleming
Woodturning for Beginners Handbook, Stephen Fleming
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Woodturning for Beginners Handbook
The Step-by-Step Guide with Tools, Techniques, Tips and Starter Projects

Author: Stephen Fleming

Series: DIY #6

Narrator: Austin Stoler

Unabridged: 1 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/27/2020


Synopsis

When Rude Osolnik was asked, "Rude, how do I become a good turner?" he replied, "Stand at the lathe."Well, that's the key! Of all the woodworking crafts I have practiced, Turning demands most patience and focus.As you start, you have to find your comfort zone with a lathe, chisels, and other tools. After some practice, your mind and body would get attenuated to the ecosystem of Turning.There are two ways of learning; one is learning from SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) with years of experience, and the other is to learn from people who are just a few steps ahead of you in their journey.I fall into the latter group. I have spent five years on this hobby and am still learning from the experts.I still remember the initial doubts I had and the tips that helped me.Topics Covered✓    Introduction to Wood Turning✓    Process & Techniques✓    Finishing✓    Safety and Best Practices✓    10 Beginner Woodturning Projects✓    Tips, Glossary, and ConclusionI have included ample photographs of realistic beginner projects, and I will explain the processes and standard operating procedures associated with them.In the last chapter, I have provided tips for beginners and a glossary of wood turning terms.So what are you waiting for?Get this updated book from someone who is a few steps ahead in the Wood Turning journey!"If you don't blow up a bowl now and then, you are not aren't trying hard enough"- Master Wood turner.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Cath on August 23, 2020

3 1/2 stars This is a fairly simple book for beginners of woodturning and from someone with a few more years’ experience than a beginner, but who is not an expert as they put it. They have learnt from people that are slightly ahead of them in woodturning experience, rather than experts in turning. So......more

Goodreads review by Jamie on September 21, 2020

Woodturning Basics, Safety, and Projects I have read and reviewed a number of books by this author, mostly on what I would consider to be lost arts like leatherworking and pyrography. This is another such book, and as I have come to expect from this author, it is well done. He first explains precisel......more

Goodreads review by Sandy on September 04, 2020

A good reference. My son has been thinking about trying this for some time but other than YouTube I have not found books on the subject. When I saw this on Booksprout I knew we should pick it up. My son and I found the book pretty straight forward and a good reference for someone new to this craft. T......more