Author: Luke Voytas
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 163741241X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 458
Book Description
·An approachable and user-friendly workshop guide for beginners to quickly grasp how to use a lathe and turn attractive and practical projects they can actually use or gift ·Features complete overviews on the anatomy of a lathe, how to use one safely, turning tools, sharpening techniques, how to source green wood, grain direction, food-safe finishes, and more ·Includes 8 step-by-step functional projects to gift or use in the kitchen or workshop, including a honey dipper, bowl, keepsake box, and other useful items ·Each project contains detailed instructions, full color photos, and complete materials list ·Introduces the subject of woodturning in a way that isn't overwhelming or long-winded so beginners aren't intimidated ·Author Luke Voytas is a talented teacher, sculpture artist, woodturner, carver, cabinetmaker, and Wood Studio Manager and Artist Instructor at Goggle Works Center for the Arts