Woodturning: A Fresh Approach

While creativity is not a skill one can be taught, a body of ideas from others deemed to be creative makes a good reference to work from. This book, taken in that frame of mind will make an excellent library addition.

Not really fresh as this book has been 'out' for some time but excellent tips, pics and explanations and a 'must have' for any new turner keen to absorb ideas and methods.

I am a sometime amateur turner, but due to my work situation, unfortunately I spend much more time reading about turning than turning. Not good. Gotta get that fixed.So, I've read some of the best (Raffan, Darlow, etc.), but I fould Chapman's book truly inspirational. It includes information on techniques, of course, but in doing so, seemingy inadvertently showcases a wide variety of very, very good design executed very, wery well. More importantly, from my viewpoint, almost all appears to be well within the range of an intermediate turner. Recommended!

This book has something for all levels of woodturner from beginner to expert. Robert has used a large number of very good photographs to illustrate his approach to woodturning and together with some thought provoking text he will inspire most hobby turners to try new projects or alternative ways of doing the job. The illustrations are so good that for those turners too busy to settle down and read all the text most of the messages will come over load and clear.Roberts technique for hollow forms is refreshingly simple. He achieves very effective results without resorting to expensive tools and his way of supporting the hollowing tool is simple and cheap to implement.The Illustrations of his finished items are stunning and should give inspiration to all but the most expert gallery turners.I do not buy many woodturning books these days but this one I already prize.Brian Partridge (woodturner and Demonstrator)

I write this with less than a year wood turning experience but a lifetime's experience in working with wood so please accept this review with this in mind.This book provides a very comprehensive coverage of a great many (most) aspects of the skills required. Excellent examples are worked through from block to completion. Well written and generous in divulging techniques that would otherwise take a long time to acquire.Would recommend this for the wood turner who has aspirations to improve their skills and perception of design.

The book starts with choice of tools and a description of the wood and how to cut it prior to turning it. In following chapters you are taken through simple project that later in the book become quite demanding on your turning ability. There are some excelllent illustrations and good descriptions throughout. The book is a pleasure to read and very well illustrated.

I FIRST READ THIS BOOK IN OUR LOCAL LIBRARY. I FOUND IT TO BE SO GOOD THAT I PURCHASED A COPY. A VERY INFORMATIVE VOLUME

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I am new to the world of wood turning, and I found the book a great help in the making of complicated box's. I intend to try some of the items shown in the book.