The Frugal Woodturner Make and Modify All the Tools and Equipment You Need |
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| Author:
| Conover, Ernie |
| ISBN: | 978-1-56523-434-5 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2010 |
| Publisher: | Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $24.99 |
Book Description:
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Filled with information on lathes, turning tools, and blades, this comprehensive guide covers all the elementsneeded for setting up and maintaining a personal woodturning shop. Providing the necessary knowledge for woodturning on a budget, this manual informs on where to find good deals and how-and when-to personally make repairs. Instructions on making accessories, sharpening tools, choosing a lathe, finding cheap wood, and setting up a turning shop at three different budget levels...
More DescriptionFilled with information on lathes, turning tools, and blades, this comprehensive guide covers all the elementsneeded for setting up and maintaining a personal woodturning shop. Providing the necessary knowledge for woodturning on a budget, this manual informs on where to find good deals and how-and when-to personally make repairs. Instructions on making accessories, sharpening tools, choosing a lathe, finding cheap wood, and setting up a turning shop at three different budget levels are also provided. Giving the aspiring turner options, this handy guide makes turning affordable for everyone.Author Bio: Ernie Conover is a professional woodworker and the author of The Lathe Book, The Router Table Book, Turn a Bowl, Turning for Furniture, and Woodworker's Guide to Dovetails. He teaches and provides academic oversight at Conover Workshops, a craft school founded by the Conover family. He lives in Parkman, Ohio.