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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Beginner Reference,
By palealien "I'm not bad, I 'm just drawn that way" (Butte Creek Canyon, Ca United States) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE)
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This review is from: Popular Mechanics Workshop: Lathe Fundamentals: The Complete Guide (Paperback)
In my quest of learning to turn, this seemed to be a nice addition to my lathe library, it is a very well laid out and abundantly illustrated handbook. Definitely right for the novice, if anything it is a bit broad in the range of topics.
It is plain and direct in its approach, and felt written with the garage-guy Popular Mechanics in mind, so a lot of concepts are somewhat oversimplified and the tone is comfortably Average Joe. I had already passed the entry-level by the time I read this, but if I can get even a handful of tips from a book, it is a success. There are sections on set-up and maintenance, sharpening, and even a great collection of plans for shop-built accessories. I am sure I will be referring to it when I hit a question down the road. Not the best for an in-depth look at the serious fundamentals of the art (for that, see "Woodturning: A Foundation Course" by Keith Rowley)- but an excellent general overview for the beginner. |
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Popular Mechanics Workshop: Lathe Fundamentals: The Complete Guide by Rick Peters (Paperback - November 28, 2005)
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