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Turning Wood with Richard Raffan Updated, Expand Edition
Contributor(s): Raffan, Richard (Author)
ISBN: 156158956X     ISBN-13: 9781561589562
Publisher: Taunton Press
OUR PRICE:   $31.49  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: September 2008
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Annotation: The appeal of woodturning is simple: with only a few hand tools and a lathe, remarkable results can be quickly achieved, including beautiful bowls, boxes in the round, lamp bases, and furniture parts. And for over 20 years, woodturners have been turning to Richard Raffan for expert advice and inspiration. Revised and updated to embrace the increase and improvement in turning tools and lathes now on the market, this updated and expanded edition of his 1985 classic covers everything from the lathe -- how it works and how to choose the right model -- to fixings, cutting tools, safety, measuring, centerwork, and more. Raffan also includes a brand new chapter on crafting hollow vessels.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Crafts & Hobbies | Woodwork - General
- Crafts & Hobbies | Furniture & Cabinetry
Dewey: 684.08
LCCN: 2007051028
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 8.4" W x 10.7" (1.60 lbs) 224 pages
 
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Publisher Description:

In this completely revised version of his classic best seller, Richard Raffan shares new techniques and up-to-date information on the art and craft of turning wood.

Whether you're just starting out or more experienced, you'll discover new insights and valuable advice that reflect the evolution of wood turning over the last several decades. There's even a completely new chapter on hollow vessel turning.

Here are a few examples of what you'll find with easy-to-follow instructions that show you how.

  • Choose the right chucks and tools for the job
  • Sharpen and maintain your tools for the best results
  • Handle tools safely and efficiently
  • Learn basic techniques wirh ease

Brought to you by the consummate expert -- internationally acclaimed for both his turning and his teaching -- Turning Wood with Richard Raffan is an indispensable resource for every turner.

Contributor Bio(s): Raffan, Richard: - Richard Raffan is an internationally respected woodturning artisan and teacher. Collectors prize Raffan's gallery-quality production pieces, and he is the author of "Turning Wood, Turning Boxes, "and "The Complete Illustrated Guide to Turning,"