Learn to Turn is the ideal woodturning book for beginners. If you've considered trying woodturning—but have been intimidated by the tone and scope of the books available on the subject—you'll find this informative book to be an approachable and enjoyable guide that will have you turning in no time. Author Barry Gross, an artist and professional woodturner, offers expert instruction, valuable tips, and common-sense advice that will eliminate the mystery while infusing some fun into your turning. Discover how to select the lathe that's right for you, the basics of turning tools, and the fundamentals of sharpening, sanding, and finishing. This revised & expanded 3rd edition also includes new and very attainable step-by-step projects, a special troubleshooting section that reveals surprisingly simple solutions to common turning mistakes, and an inspiring artist gallery of completed works.
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Barry Gross. Cupcake Handbook
DEDICATION
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
1 Getting Started
SAFETY
BASIC WORKSHOP AND TOOLS
CHOOSING WOOD
SHARPENING TOOLS
SANDING
FINISHING
2 Start Turning
GETTING READY TO TURN
TURNING TOOL EXERCISES
SPINDLE TURNING PROJECTS
SPINDLE TURNING. HONEY DIPPER
SPINDLE TURNING. HARRY POTTER’S MAGIC WAND
SPINDLE TURNING. BACK SCRATCHER AND SHOEHORN
SPINDLE TURNING. PEPPERMILL
SPINDLE TURNING. PEN
FACEPLATE TURNING PROJECTS
FACEPLATE TURNING. SIMPLE BOWL
FACEPLATE TURNING. NATURAL EDGE BOWL
FACEPLATE TURNING. END-GRAIN HOLLOW VESSEL
FACEPLATE TURNING. BANGLE BRACELET
SPINDLE AND FACEPLATE PROJECTS
SPINDLE AND FACEPLATE TURNING. WOODEN FRUIT
SPINDLE AND FACEPLATE TURNING. ORNAMENTAL BIRDHOUSE
SPINDLE AND FACEPLATE TURNING. SIMPLE LIDDED BOX
TROUBLESHOOTING
3 Marketing and Selling Your Work
Gallery
GLOSSARY
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Writing a book on woodturning takes a long time away from your family, and I am blessed with a wife and family who understand the time constraints needed to fulfill that obligation. Thank you, Lenora (my best friend), who assists, guides, and offers a unique perspective to this obsession I have with turning!
Barry Gross’s love of woodworking started as a child, when he would build “boats” out of 2x4s and nails and then try to float them in the bay (unsuccessfully). He purchased his first lathe at the age of 15 and started to turn small spindles with little success because there was no real instruction available. There were no DVDs or turning clubs to advise him as there are today. Later on, however, Barry returned to woodworking and the lathe to create pieces of furniture. It was not until he received a lesson on pen making that his love of turning solidified. He has turned thousands of pens and small turnings using all types of materials. His pens have been purchased by the White House to give as gifts for foreign dignitaries, and many celebrities have purchased his fine writing instruments.
