Turning Green Wood (Paperback)

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Product Description

“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: 10.6 x 8.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #160,272 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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15 of 16 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

By	Bob Feeser "MillCrafters.com" (Springfield, PA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

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.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Mr. Gary W. Slater (St. Joseph, IL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a god basic book, June 13, 2006

By	scottemt - See all my reviews

this is a good basic book of how to deal with green wood and also the use of crotchwood. well written and illistrated