The Fundamentals of Woodturning

by Mike Darlow

Book Overview

The Fundamentals of Woodturning is the ultimate introductory guide to the fine art of using the lathe to shape wood into special boxes, bowls, hat stands, balusters, toys, and other beautiful objects. Internationally renowned woodturner and teacher Mike Darlow expertly guides the novice as well as the more experienced woodworker, step-by-step, with exercises and projects that develop all the needed skills and confidence, while also conveying all the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1565231783
• ISBN13: 9781565231788
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Length: 198 Pages
• Weight: 1.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.5" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

Excellent supplement to his DVD

I recently purchased his "The Taming the the Skew" DVD and this book is a great supplement. Very in depth and it will take me a long time to work my way through both but I definitely see an improvement in quality and comfort using the skew after but a few days with this book. Highly recommended.

Excellent primer for the beginner

If you're looking for a clear, concise guide to the art of wood turning look no further. All the basics are covered in this excellent volume, from choosing a lathe to project guides. It has plenty of illustrations as well, making it an ideal primer for the novice. Highly recommended!

A great begenning

This slender volume is just packed with lucid and readable instructions for the begenning woodturner. The Graphics are excellent.

Best overall introduction to woodturning

Having taken a turning class with Mike when he was in the US last year, I can not only recommend this book, but also his teaching.If you want to understand all aspects of woodturning, Darlow shoehorns an amazing amount of material in the pages of this book.FOW is nicely laid out, in full color and takes nothing for granted in teaching you the way to turn.While there are a number of one-shot titles out on turning - turning bowls, turning pens etc., this book is the one to get as the required "Bible". Comprehensive, it covers all the major areas and is very practical. Mike was a professional turner for 7 years, so he teaches you how to consistently turn out high quality, good looking work.Forget the quickie, single subject titles until after you've read FOW. Highly recommended

Superb and thorough introduction to woodturning.

As a beginning turner, I really appreciate both the clarity of the discussion and the detail with which tool technique is discussed. I think this is the best single introduction to turning on the market. Really superb.