Learn to Turn

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by Barry Gross. Learn To Turn is a woodturning book for true beginners. If you've considered trying woodturning but have been intimidated by other books available on the subject, you'll find artist and author Barry Gross puts the fun back into turning with this approachable and enjoyable guide. You'll learn how to select the lathe that's right for you; all about turning tools and how to use them; basic woodshop set-up; and the nuts-and-bolts of sharpening, sanding and finishing.

Step-by-step projects include: pepper mill; ornamental birdhouse; simple bowl; natural edge bowl; vessel; simple lidded box and more!

120 pgs., softcover.

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing (September 28, 2005).

ISBN-10: 1565232739.

ISBN-13: 978-1565232730.

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Articles:

	Marketing and Selling Your Work - Larry Gross gives advice on the best ways of selling your projects.
	Spindle Turning A Peppermill - A peppermill is a useful and sensible kitchen utensil that everyone can use, and a handmade peppermill is an especially nice gift. Peppermills are easy and fun to make. This article shows you how to turn one.
	Faceplate Turning Simple Bowl - Because this is a simple bowl, do yourself a favor and use a simple, gradual shape for your bowl as indicated. When you gain more experience, you can be as creative as you want to be. But for your first bowl, keep it simple! This article shows you how.
	Faceplate Turning Simple Lidded Box - Barry Gross shows you the tools and techniques to make a beautiful lidded box.