Learn to Turn, 2nd Edition Revised and Expanded: A Beginner's Guide to Woodturning from Start to Finish

Learn to Turn, 2nd Edition Revised and Expanded: A Beginner's Guide to Woodturning from Start to Finish

The ideal woodturning book for beginners, Learn to Turn provides an approachable, informative, and enjoyable guide that will have you turning in no time. Step-by-step instructions, valuable tips, and common-sense advice eliminate the mystery while infusing some fun into your turning. This revised and expanded edition includes a new spindle-turning project, a new bowl (faceplate) turning project, and a new section on end-grain turning.

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