Customer Reviews

Richard Raffan's Turning Guide: Turning Wood, Turning Boxes, and Turning Bowls (Three Books, Boxed Set)

5 star:		(6)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(0)
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1 star:		(1)

 

 

Mr. Raffan's books are some of the best books I have ever read
on the use of wood lathes and turning tools.

His photos and drawings are excellent and clearly illustrate the
ideas presented in the text.

He seems to always anticipate the questions that a novice would
ask and answers them as though you were present at the writing.

I give these books 5 stars only because I couldn't give them 10

So much information for beginners it's unreal. I just started turning last year as a hobby and I can't stay away from it. Well organized, detailed pictures, a must have for any turner, beginner or expert. It is something you can keep learning and use as a guide if you have any questions.

These books provide a very thorough and well-written guide to turning just about anything. They include detailed examples, and wonderfully clear color photographs and illustrations. If you are looking for some help buying a lathe, choosing tools, sharpening, selecting wood blanks, making and practicing cuts - this is the boxette for you. If you are a more experienced turner looking for some advanced techniques, design elements, marketing ideas - this is the boxette for you.Here is the deal: you don't know me from Adam, and never will. Furthermore, you have no evidence of my woodturning book critic qualifications. But if you are looking for a complete guide to woodturning you should get this set of books. Enjoy!

This is a nice resource that covers a broad spectrum of woodturning. I find it helpfull to browse it occasionally and get ideas to help me through projects that have me stumped.

This is a great set of books for the beginner or someone with experience. I have a modest amount of experience but Ive now learned optional techniques and have increased my final products beauty. These books cover everything you need to turn wonderful projects.

"FANTASTIC" !!!!!!! Great for beginer and experienced woodworker. Covers everthing you have to know or would want to know.

I am new to wood turning of bowls and found these books very useful in guiding me through the necessary steps.

A great set of books for the beginner or the experienced turner. These are clear, practical and easy to follow guides.

The three volume work is well done and was written by one who knows his subject. He approaches each topic with an organized process and was easy to follow,even for a beginner, which I am. I have just finished the first two volumes with one to go. I like the way he works in his cautions about turning ,with humor and not preaching. I know I'll re read sections a second and third time as the need arises. The work is complete and much more than I expected. Happy I made the purchase.