Turning books

[razornut]

Good morning gentlemen. I understand that this question has probably been asked a thousand times. But, what is the definitive guide to wood turning. I understand. That this may well be a very subjective question. Also is it available on the big river site. Thank you all in advance

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[marcros]

the keith rowley foundation course is often recommended for beginners. It depends on what you want to achieve- if you are beyond beginning, a specialist book on a particlr type of turning may be better than a general book trying to cover everything.

 

[razornut]

Cheers marcros. And yes I am just starting out. Like most things I gather as much info as possible prior to doing something stupid. However
That said I did 'just go for it' on my first little job and that turned out ok.. Pardon the pun.

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[Phil Pascoe]

+1 for the Rowley. It is so clear and simple for a beginner.

 

[Dalboy]

+1 for the Keith Rowley "A foundation course".

Also there is nothing like hans on if there is a club or someone teaching woodturning near you

 

[Zeddedhed]

+1 for "Uncle Keith". I just received mine and have been reading it avidly. He actually explains the basic physics of why dig-ins occur which is my biggest worry as I'm about to start turning. Very well written and clear. I believe there used to be DVD to accompany the book but I can't find it anywhere online - I may be being a bit s?$t though.

 

[Wybrook]

Yep, I started with 'Uncle Keith' too and I'm still referring back to him.

 

[HappyPixie]

I've bought about a dozen books on evilBay out of which only the Richard Raffan books was worth having. My son gave me the Rowley book and it is very good.

Happy turning!

Steve

 

[JimB]

the keith rowley foundation course is often recommended for beginners. It depends on what you want to achieve- if you are beyond beginning, a specialist book on a particlr type of turning may be better than a general book trying to cover everything.

Because of the kind of thing I usually do (want to do) I found Michael Dunbar's 'Woodturning for Cabinetmakers' useful. He has his quirks in terminology but then none of us is perfect.

 

[jim_hanna]

I'm also just starting out and trying to teach myself. I found the Keith Rowley book to be a big help but I also often found Brian Clifford's site http://www.turningtools.co.uk/wtintro/wtintro.html( a free 15 chapter guide covering spindle but not bowl turning) very useful as additional explanations of some of the basic techniques.

Regards Jim

 

[razornut]

Thank you Jim_henna spindle turning is the thing I do the most

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[Chrisp]

Also have a look on Youtube, there are many health and safety screamers out there but also if you use if for a reference is very good, depending on how you learn I find the visual benefits of a dvd better then trying to understand the terminology from a book, having turned for over 20 years I've accumulated a large library of books but keep going back to dvds for certain information.
Glen Lucas had 2 fantastic dvds out and his clarity of filming and description is great, they are a bit more advanced in parts but he will talk you through the majority of tools and usage.
I'll second the woodturning club, as they will also have a wealth of books, dvds and years and years of experienced members who will be willing to have their brains picked!
Regards,
Chris.

 

[tony]

Another for Keith Rowley

 

[procell]

Just looked on Fleabay for Keith's book and t seems inflation has taken a turn for the worse

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Woodturning-A ... 2c8c414ff2

Some people really do try don't they

 

[Phil Pascoe]

It only means it's out of stock.

 

[lanemaux]

From a videos standpoint , I rather enjoy these by Tim Yoder on popular woodworkinghttp://www.popularwoodworking.com/woodturning and they are a freebie as well.