books for a new turner

[bussy]

Evening all
New to turning, and was wondering if anybody could recommend any good books, seem to remember seeing a thread recommending books but can't find, so sorry if i'm repeating a recent thread.

Marty

 

[marcros]

keith rowley- a foundation course is excellent, and I would say a must have.

 

[bussy]

Thanks Marcros
That's what i call a quick reply, just seen that book on amazon, will order now and get it tomorrow, so impatient.

Marty

 

[marcros]

the joy of Prime!

 

[bussy]

Yes, hate having to wait for stuff once i've made my mind up, however do feel guilty making people working on Sundays when they should be with their families.
Marty

 

[Dave Brookes]

Marty, another good one, also available on Amazon (£8.34), is the Two-in-One Manual by Phil Irons. It also gives tools, techniques and 'how-to' projects.

Dave

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Yes, hate having to wait for stuff once i've made my mind up, however do feel guilty making people working on Sundays when they should be with their families.
Marty

So I imagine on a sunday you don't travel by bus, trains or taxis? go to pubs, restaurants, cinemas, shops ... turn on taps, lights? ... go to A&Es ...? :? :lol:

 

[bussy]

Hi Dave
Thanks for the recommendation will look that one up tomorrow.

Marty

 

[bussy]

Hiatay of phil
Yes guilty of all you mention, but people that work in those professions know that weekend working is a proviso of the job, do we really need someone to work on a Sunday just because i want a book the next day, would it really make any difference if i had to wait an extra day or two. As i work 5 days a week deliveries are difficult, in the past i could have deliveries to my works depot but now thats been closed down it's no longer viable. Actually as i type this i feel more hypocritical by doing the thing that really bugs me.

Marty

 

[g7g7g7g7]

Following recommendations on here I picked up the "foundation course" book for about £3 inc postage from waterstones marketplace, good source of cheap secondhand stuff!

 

[merlin]

Hello Marty,

I have been turning now for nearly 3 years and have picked up quite a few books along the way, + 1 for Keith Rowleys book and Turning wood by Richard Raffan.

The book that I have got most out of though is probably one of the oldest and the one that I go to first - The Practical Wood Turner by F Pain.

These can be picked up on the bay from £2.50 - £10 and imho well worth it.

Merlin

 

[bussy]

Hi Merlin
Thanks for the recommendations, I will look them up tonight.

Marty

 

[woodpig]

Perhaps one of the books on "shapes for wood turners" may be useful as well? You can get a used copy from 40p plus postage.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shapes-Woodtur ... 0713481390

 

[duncanh]

If you can get to Northumbrian Woodturners in Blyth this Friday (http://www.northumbrianwoodturners.com/ ... ramme.html) and join then you'll have access to the book and dvd/video library.

 

[bussy]

Hi Duncan
I will be going to the meeting on Friday, and do intend on joining.
Marty