
Woodturning for Beginners Handbook
By Stephen FlemingLength1h 35m
About this audiobook
When Rude Osolnik was asked, "Rude, how do I become a good turner?" he replied,
"Stand at the lathe."
Well, that's the key!
Of all the woodworking crafts I have practiced, Turning demands most patience and focus.
As you start, you have to find your comfort zone with a lathe, chisels, and other tools. After some practice, your mind and body would get attenuated to the ecosystem of Turning.
As lathe is involved and the wood item revolves fast, always remember that overconfidence and lack of focus are not options. So find your sweet spot of how long you can work at a stretch.
When I first started woodcraft, I looked desperately for a go-to guide about the processes and tools I would need.
The content I found online was total information overload and wasn't presented sequentially. The books I looked at were either focused on just a few processes or assumed that I already had the necessary information. A lot of the books were also very dated.
There are two ways of learning; one is learning from SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) with years of experience, and the other is to learn from people who are just a few steps ahead of you in their journey.
I fall into the latter group. I have spent five years on this hobby and am still learning from the experts.
I still remember the initial doubts I had and the tips that helped me.
This book is for those who are still running their first lap (0-3 years) in wood-crafting and want to have a holistic idea of the processes and tools they need.
Topics Covered
✓ Introduction to Wood Turning
✓ Process & Techniques
✓ Finishing
✓ Safety and Best Practices
✓ 10 Beginner Woodturning Projects
✓ Tips, Glossary, and Conclusion
I have included ample photographs of realistic beginner projects, and I will explain the processes and standard operating procedures associated with them.
In the last chapter, I have provided tips for beginners and a glossary of woodturning terms.
So what are you waiting for?
Get this updated book from someone who is a few steps ahead in the Wood Turning journey!
"If you don't blow up a bowl now and then, you are not aren't trying hard enough"- D. Raffin, Master Woodturner.
Audiobook details
GenreOther, General Fiction
Length1 hr 35 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 12, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1What is Woodturning
19About Wood: Wood Toxicity and Ways to Protect Yourself
2Introduction to Woodturning Terminologies
20Wood Turning Types
31. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
21How to Pick a Timber for Turning
42. Lathe Security
22Sanding Tips
53. The Tool Set
23Finishing Options
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64. The Lathe
24Safety Instructions
75. Chuck
25Wood Turning Best Practices
86. Spindle Roughing Gouge
261. Bowl
97. Spindle Gouge
272. Rolling Pin: 3. Baseball Bat
108. Skew Chisel
284. Wood Canteen
119. Parting Tool:
295. Candle Holder
1210. Bowl Gouge
306. Spoon
13Bowl Gouge Spindle Gouge
317. Ladle
1411. Swept Back Grind Bowl Gouge
328. Wooden Ring
1512. Scraper
339. Turning Tops
1613. Sharpening Your Tools
3410. Mushroom
1714. Types of Turning
35Woodturning Safety And Security Tips
1815. Sanding & Finishing
36Glossary