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Woodturning

A Foundation Course (new edition)
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In Woodturning by Keith Rowley, this classic guide provides a comprehensive introduction to the craft of woodturning. It covers essential techniques, tools, and materials needed for beginners and offers detailed instructions and illustrations to enhance your skills. Suitable for all experience levels, this book is a valuable resource for creating beautiful and functional wooden pieces.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for woodworking and are looking to refine your skills in creating beautiful, handcrafted items. It's perfect for both beginners and seasoned woodturners, offering expert insights and step-by-step guidance on tools, techniques, and safety. If you love transforming blank pieces of wood into artful creations, this resource can enrich your experience and inspire new projects.

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This latest edition to the bestselling introduction to the art of woodturning has been revised by Andy Coates to include the latest available tools and machinery.

Includes updated advice on the latest available tools, machinery and safety guidelines 12 projects including: goblet, apple and pear, your first bowl, platter, bar stool, staircase balusters, plinth, inlaid nut bowl, twig pot, pepper mill, table lamp and twist pen. A revised and updated edition of a bestselling book.

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Woodturning by Keith Rowley is a bestselling introduction to the art of woodturning, noted for its friendly and methodical approach. The book is designed to build up the reader's skills and confidence through logical and progressive steps.

At the heart of Keith's method are the 'Laws of Woodturning': six easily memorised rules fundamental to efficient and safe technique. The book offers detailed descriptions and illustrations of both between-centres and faceplate turning. Readers will learn about timber selection and how to choose the right tool and equipment.

This latest edition has been comprehensively revised and updated by renowned woodturner Mark Baker, including the latest available tools and machinery, as well as up-to-date health and safety guidelines.

Keith Rowley was a time-served joiner and turner who took up woodturning full-time after retiring from the police force.

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  • Includes updated advice on the latest available tools, machinery, and safety guidelines.
  • Features 12 projects, including: goblet, apple and pear, your first bowl, platter, bar stool, staircase balusters, plinth, inlaid nut bowl, twig pot, pepper mill, table lamp, and twist pen.
  • A revised and updated edition of a bestselling book.

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Woodturning by Keith Rowley is favourably reviewed for its effective illustrations and well-organised, user-friendly approach. It is recommended as an ideal resource, particularly suitable as a foundational course in woodturning.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784945671

Publisher: GMC Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd

Illustration: Full-colour 350 photographs, 300 illustrations

Contributors:

  • Revised by Andy Coates

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 276.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 176

About the Author

A time-served joiner and turner, Keith Rowley took up woodturning full-time after retiring from the police force.

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