A guide to the art of turning delicate bowls and goblets from freshly felled, unseasoned wood

An inspiring introduction to the art of turning bowls and goblets from freshly felled, unseasoned wood. There is information on how to harvest and store timber,

“Focuses on the quality of designs....offer[s] advice on laying out and equipping the workshop, tips on how tools and machinery can be improved and adapted, w

It is hard to improve upon perfection, but Raffan does, bringing his classic introduction to woodturning up-to-date. Readers are introduced to the lathe, the me

Tells how to select wood for turning, describes the qualities of a well-shaped design, and demonstrates special turning techniques