Turning Green Wood [Paperback]

Michael O'Donnell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2000

“Covers the process of turning fresh lumber straight from the log without previous processing... teach[es] the reader how to work with the wood and make use of its many characteristics and features. It explains how to harvest and store timber, make the best use of grain patterns and provides tips for planning a turning project....Offers step-by-step instructions for six projects.” —Woodshop News.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Guild of Master Craftsman (October 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1861080891
• ISBN-13: 978-1861080899
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #224,707 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is an exotic art, and this book illustrates it well, June 16, 2003

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Bob Feeser "MillCrafters.com" (Springfield, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Turning Green Wood (Paperback)

When I first saw a bowl turned out of green wood, and it was so thin, you could almost see through it, it caught my attention. That is what interested me in this book. The author does an excellent job of explaining how to work green wood, and it is well illustrated in the photographs.
When I saw a bowl at the woodworking show, and the artist illuminating the inside with a light bulb, so he could determine just how thich each part of the wall was. It all made sense. This book will give you everthing you need to know, and get you started on your own translucent bowl creation. Tools, lathe settings, and choosing your wood is covered. Highly recommended, and a sure fire way for guests to ask you about your creations.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Turning Green wood, July 30, 2006

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B. Myers (PA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Turning Green Wood (Paperback)

Great and a must have for all turners. The book is more oriented toward bowl turning but covers a ton on green turning with plenty of pics and diagrams. Michael O`Donnell goes to great length to educate the reader on how wood dries based on where it is cut form the tree.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for anyone interested in turning, February 21, 2006

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Mr. Gary W. Slater (St. Joseph, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Turning Green Wood (Paperback)

As a beginning turner, I searched for books that were both informative and interesting to read. This book approaches turning with 'green' in mind but also has some very good information about wood properties and turning in general. Very much worth buying even if you are an experienced turner.