Everything a woodturner needs to know about using and implementing the exciting new technology of replaceable carbide cutting tips is included in this guide. Woodturning tools have taken a quantum leap since the recent introduction of these tips that have greatly simplified the task of turning in dry stock. Carbide-tipped woodturning tools are safer, faster, easier, and more efficient than traditional tools that require grinding the end of a piece of fluted steel to one of dozens of subjective profiles. The technology of the carbide cutters is fully explained, as are the various shafts and the function of the handle designs, providing insight into how and why these cutters act as they do, and why they are shaped as they are. Removing the intimidating aspects of turning, the guide explains the elimination of sharpening, addresses the issues of chatter and fatigue, and advises on maintenance, techniques, and usage. A number of projects are included--such as a candlestick, spinning tops, and a basic bowl--that can be completed right away by novice turners, rather than waiting for years to gain enough experience to do the same job with traditional tools.
Practice makes a man perfect. It's certainly true, but especially when it comes to woodturning. If you are serious about woodturning and want to improve your skills, then it's imperative that you start practicing at once. This is a book for woodworking enthusiasts whether a beginner intermediate or advanced with ideas to suit all skill levels.
Turning wood can be a relatively low cost hobby (in woodworking all things are relative). A mini-lathe, a set of turning tools, a grinder for sharpening, a work light and some protective gear can be purchased for between $750 and $1000. A mini-lathe can easily be stored under a bench. Setting it all up takes a relatively small amount of space. This book is designed to give you an understanding of the tools used by turners and the skills to safely and effectively use them. You'll practice so that you start to develop a "feel" for turning. The class begins with the fundamental rules for turning spindles safely and confidently and progresses to expanding your newly learned skills to turning of bowls from green (freshly cut) wood.
Master turning tools, and make new tools for yourself...you'll save money and build your skills at the lathe. Here are 21 practical, skill-building technical articles for woodturners of all skill levels-expert, shop-tested insight and advice from the pages of American Woodturner, journal of the American Association of Woodturners. Turning tools are expensive but the good news is, you can make most of them for yourself. That's because once you have learned how to sharpen turning tools, you've also acquired the skill and technology you need to make them for yourself. There's a knack to using every kind of turning tool, a set of skills and moves to cut the wood the way you want. This book shares a wealth of hard-won tool-using information developed by contemporary wood turners. This book will show you how to: Save money and build skill by making your own turning tools from rods and bars of tool steel. If you know how to sharpen, you already know how to do it Use the spindle roughing gouge for both roughing down and detailing Make and use every kind of flat-bar tool, including skews, round-nose scrapers, and negative-rake scrapers Make a set of cove tools from round steel rod, and use them to cut perfect coves What steels to use and why, and how to recognize good steel in salvage and scrap How to grind, harden and temper steel tools How to make a point tool for detailing, a thin-kerf parting tool, a plug-and-inlay tool, and micro tools for small work Why many bowl-turners prefer the side-ground gouge How to make and use a traditional hook tool Why carbide-tipped tools have taken the turning world by storm and much more.
Were you fascinated by a woodturning project you came across and have since then, searched the Internet for one book with all the juicy bits of information in the art of woodturning? Maybe you have found some books but weren't too thrilled by the things you saw enough to start something? If so, then read on… The answers to all your questions are here, dear turner or turner-to-be! This book, Woodturning Book for Beginners, amazingly has virtually everything, and by everything, I mean the tips, techniques, guidelines, pictures, and instructions you will need to make you feel like you are in a classroom where the art of woodturning is taught. Are you perhaps just hearing of the lathe machine? Have you probably gotten intimidated by the somewhat complicated way a lathe device looks like? You know, you can't really judge a book by its cover. Relax and know what this art entails first. Trust me; you'll love it. What exactly does woodturning entail? Woodturning is an art that involves the turning of a wood stock on a lathe device that is either mounted on a bench or bolted to the floor. So, while the wood is turned, you will work a series of cutting tools through the wood to cut through it. You wouldn't believe it, but the principle of woodturning has been in existence for a pretty long time. The only issue is that the projects made in the past could not stand the test of time since they rotted quickly. However, the devices got better and more efficient over the years, causing many people to take this art as a hobby and job, even! There are now preservative agents and finishes that prevent the wood from rotting. The lathe device is cheap, and as long as you can exercise a lot of patience while reading through the guidelines you will see in this book, you will be good to go. Perhaps you have seen some wood-work projects and gotten awed by them? Do you see yourself doing something very similar to those things? Yes? Then this book is just what you need. Just like the name suggests, this book is very suitable for beginners, but then you don't remain a beginner at the end of the book. You come out neatly polished and ready to make professional turnings. Experts in woodturning art are also free to peruse this book as it will refine them even more and add to what they already know. At the end of this book, you will; 1. Be familiar with the historical bit of information and the timelines in which the lathe machine existed. 2. Be enlightened on the techniques, tips, and tools that will guide you in producing your first woodturning project. 3. Be aware of what to do to keep yourself safe and free from any potential hazard while using the lathe device. 4. Be educated on the tools and materials needed for your projects, including how to source the right tools and materials. 5. Kickstart your woodturning experience with the help of 15 woodturning project ideas with well-detailed directions. 6. Be aware of the common woodturning mistakes to avoid, including having pre-informed knowledge of the most frequently asked woodturning questions. …And a whole lot more! What more then are you waiting for? Grab a copy of this book RIGHT NOW
Selected from more than 15 years of articles from one of the country's top turners, Alan Lacer's Woodturning Projects & Techniques has everything you need to learn to turn and take your lathe skills to the next level. This book includes an in-depth look at techniques, tools and chucks that will help perfect your core turning skills. You'll learn the right tools to use, how to handle them safely and how to maintain them. Lacer's expert instruction helps you master the bowl gouge, the spindle-roughing gouge, the skew and other essential turning tools. You'll also gain insight into finishing techniques, French polishing and working with spalted wood. Once you’ve sharpened your skills with the Tools & Techniques section, put your new knowledge to the test with 20 beautiful projects covering a wide range of turned forms and turning techniques. • Sharpen your end-grain hollowing skills by turning a lovely wine goblet • Practice turning spheres by creating your own bocce ball lawn game • Gain insight into making multiples by turning matching table legs • Turn a table lamp to practice flowing contours • Learn how to work with green wood by making a natural-edge bowl • And much more! Complete with expert instruction, step-by-step photos, guides to sources and materials and tips for avoiding common pitfalls, this book is sure to help you improve your turning craft â€" and make some stunning pieces in the process.
Woodturning enthusiasts looking to advance their skills will delight in this collection of 50 challenging and diverse projects. Some of the featured designs include boxes: cylindrical, diabolo and clamshell; bowls: round-bottom, flared and winged; and platters: minimalist, handled and roll-rimmed. Each project is accompanied by diagrams, wood and tool requirements, and even suggestions for alternative designs. Beginners who wish to build skill by approaching these projects at a simpler level will benefit from the thorough sections on safety, tools and equipment, finishing products and types of wood. More seasoned turners hoping to test their expertise might take the designs found here and create even bigger, more elaborate constructions.
Of all the wood related crafts I have tried, Woodturning is the one which requires most patience. Once a student asked a master wood turner about the secret behind perfect wood turning. He replied: "Just stand at the Lathe and the magic will happen". This is the essence of learning this craft. I have been practicing wood crafting since last 5 years and still remember the initial struggles, confusion and lack of helpful, to the point updated information available online . That made me to finally write the DIY series to help the wood workers in the initial lap of their journey. I have just went through that phase few years back and I truly believe that the best person to guide you is the one just few steps ahead of you. This book contains: Introduction of wood turning Tools and processes involved All beginner information about handling Lathe for your first projects Safety and best practices: This is the core focus and is related to all chapters 10 interesting beginner projects: step by step instructions Beginner tips and glossary of related terms The books is packed with realistic photographs of the projects and would help you understand the processes with clarity. So what are you waiting for? Get this updated book with to the point information for beginners!
This resource deals exclusively with teaching and improving woodturners' spindle forming skills and takes the reader through the basic techniques of turning wood. It includes 18 projects from basic spindle shapes through to more advanced projects.
