With 20 fascinating projects, this title challenges even the most accomplished turners. Chapters focus on three secrets of turning--marking with precise mathematical formulae, constructing purpose-built jigs and chucks, and making and adapting special turning tools--while also discussing safety procedures and inexpensive sources for readily available wood. The projects range from a delightful old-fashioned whistling top and a yo-yo to the incredible turned trickery of cubes in spheres, stars in cubes, and interlocking spheres.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Don't let the cover deceive you!:
I was under the impression that there would be instruction about how to make the arrow through the glass bottle, SINCE IT"S ON THE COVER OF BOTH THE BOOK AND DVD!!! But no, they had to entice you with projects shown on the cover that they don't teach! What's there is OK, but they shouldn't deceive you with the cover photo.
Not for amateurs:
Amazing projects but only good for pros. Very complicated until you know what you're doing.
Amazing artistry:
I just had to know how they did that kind of turning! So I bought the book. It's not for beginners (like me!), but it is something that I'll return to as my skills develop. In a sense I bought this book before I was ready, but it will help to inspire me as my skills grow. It's beautifully done and the range of pictures and instructions is broad. The ingenious use of jigs also stands out. I think this is a book that will come off my shelf over and over as years go by.
Nice, but a bit repetative:
The jigs and techniques are nice, but it does get a bit repetative when it comes to combining a set of design elements into various projects.
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