The Fundamentals of Woodturning

The current surge in interest in woodturning is based on two important facts: the necessary equipment (a wood lathe and chisels) is now quite inexpensive and the objects that can be produced (bowls, tableware, balusters, and table legs) are both practical and beautiful. This guide covers the tools and techniques used by woodturners, details the history of the craft, and profiles the innovative work now being done by contemporary turners.