Woodturning: A Foundation Course (new edition)

Keith Rowley's bestselling introduction to the art of woodturning is exceptional for its friendly and methodical approach, building up the reader's skills and confidence by logical and progressive steps. At the heart of Keith's method are the 'Laws of Woodturning': six easily memorized rules which are fundamental to efficient and safe technique. Both between-centers and faceplate turning are described and illustrated in detail. You 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 wood turner Andy Coates to include the latest available tools and machinery as well as up-to-date health and safety guidelines

Keith Rowley's bestselling introduction to the art of woodturning is exceptional for its friendly and methodical approach, building up the reader's skills and confidence by logical and progressive steps. At the heart of Keith's method are the 'Laws of Woodturning': six easily memorized rules which are fundamental to efficient and safe technique. Bothbetween-centers and faceplateturning are described and illustrated in detail. You will learn abouttimber selection, andhow to choose the right toolandequipment. This latest edition has beencomprehensivelyrevisedandupdatedby renowned wood turnerAndy Coatesto include thelatest available tools and machineryas well as up-to-date health and safety guidelines