Overview
With more than 300 color photos, this fourth authoritative Popular Mechanics Workshop tool book helps woodworkers take full advantage of this most essential piece of equipment. No guide will give them a better start: do-it-yourself author extraordinare Rick Peters discusses every aspect of the lathe, from the simplest function up to the most advanced techniques. He examines the various brands and models, as well as all their features and accessories, and then puts woodworkers through their paces. Peters delves right into the details of spindle, faceplate, bowl, and embellishing turning; finishing; making jigs and fixtures; and doing maintenance and troubleshooting. With those skills honed, woodworkers can turn to fine projects, including a lidded box and 2-tier candy dish.Synopsis
With more than 300 color photos, this fourth authoritative Popular Mechanics Workshop tool book helps woodworkers take full advantage of this most essential piece of equipment. No guide will give them a better start: do-it-yourself author extraordinare Rick Peters discusses every aspect of the lathe, from the simplest function up to the most advanced techniques. He examines the various brands and models, as well as all their features and accessories, and then puts woodworkers through their paces. Peters delves right into the details of spindle, faceplate, bowl, and embellishing turning; finishing; making jigs and fixtures; and doing maintenance and troubleshooting. With those skills honed, woodworkers can turn to fine projects, including a lidded box and 2-tier candy dish.
Library Journal
Lathe work opens up a whole new avenue for woodworking, and woodworking expert Peters (Popular Mechanics Workshop: Table Saw Fundamentals) helps make the transition. He covers the lathe from top to bottom and offers advice on purchasing by brand and make and discusses machine varieties, needed accessories and tools, and maintenance and troubleshooting. More than 300 color illustrations show needed detail and highlight instructional steps. There are eight little woodturning projects at the end, mostly to assist in learning technique and tool use. Peters, a natural teacher, handles this topic with authority at a beginner's level. Another nice addition to the series. Recommended. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.