by Richard Raffan. The world's pre-eminent woodturning teacher provides everything you need to know about turning bowls. From wood selection and design advice to surface embellishment and finishing techniques, Richard Raffan leads the reader through all the steps necessary to make gallery class wood bowls. The step-by-step instructions and photos include expert advice on how to avoid common problems and how to solve them when they're not avoided. Coverage of tools, wood selection, bowl design and the best uses of the best woods are all thoroughly covered.