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Turning Wood With Richard Raffan by Richard Raffan Turning Wood With Richard Raffan
by Richard Raffan

Paperback: 208 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.54 x 10.84 x 8.52
Publisher: Taunton Pr; Revised and Updated edition (March 17, 2001)
ISBN: 1561584177

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From Library Journal: It is hard to improve upon perfection, but Raffan does, bringing his classic introduction to woodturning up-to-date. Readers are introduced to the lathe, the methods of attaching wood to it, and (most importantly) turning tools and their proper care and use. Woodturning is arguably the most difficult woodworking discipline because proper technique is so important (a slip or moment of inattention and the project is gone, sometimes flying directly toward one's face). Raffan is a gifted instructor whose years as a production turner have developed a pragmatic style and an economy of motion. By mastering these techniques, one can move on to any style of woodturning. This is the standard title on the subject and an essential purchase; even libraries that own the original edition should consider this update, since many changes have occurred, especially in the area of equipment.

From Booklist: In this revision of a 1983 book that sold nearly 100,000 copies, chapter one is a brief guide to the lathe that explains its standard parts. Attachments for the lathe--drives, faceplates, and chucks--are described in chapter two, and cutting tools, such as gouges, scrapers, chisels, and parting tools, in chapter three. Chapters follow on safety precautions; measuring diameters, depths, and wall thickness; centerwork and facework; and finishing surfaces. Problems, symptoms, and remedies are discussed in one appendix, and selecting and seasoning wood in another. The useful paperback contains 355 color photographs and 69 black-and-white line drawings. George Cohen

Book Description: Turning is a special brand of woodworking. Only a lathe and a few cutting tools are needed to shape pieces of wood into delicate pieces of sculpture or practical household objects. Considered the turning primer, Raffan's book covers all the basics, from tools to techniques. This edition incorporates new technologies.


Customer Reviews
It includes some very important basics., January 27, 2002
Reviewer: charles t. noack from Bay Area, CA, USA
I have some experience in turning wood. I am getting back into it and wanted to freshen up on some safety items. I was having a hard time finding what speed to start turning a piece of wood I had preparted. After reviewing several book on a book store shelf, this book was the only one that actually has a chart for wood sizes and speeds to match. I think this is very, very important. For this reason alone I would give this book a 5 star rating; valuable information that other authors left out.

Great book. Most useful, broad & well illustrated., October 18, 1999
Reviewer: Dr. Jerry Kaifetz from Chicago area.
Great book. Very useful for a novice, particularly with regard to tool selection & use.

excellent book!, February 9, 1999
Reviewer: A reader from South Windsor, CT USA
Raffan's book is excellent! There is also a video that is available that gives footnotes to pages in the book. I have been turning for a year and a half and I was given a copy of the video and I later purchased the book. It has helped me greatly as I study it. He covers sharpening, turning spindles, bowls, boxes and making other round things.

How-to turning book., December 29, 1998
Reviewer: lisa@gr.hp.com from Fort Collins, CO
165 pages. 16 page color gallery. A technique book, not many projects, a lot of instruction on tool usage. Projects include: Box, Scoop, Light Pull Knob, Bowl, tool handle. Contents: The Lathe; Fixings: Drives, Faceplates & Chucks; Cutting Tools; General Approach; Measuring; Centerwork; Facework; Notes on Finishing; Gallery; Appendices: Troubleshooting; Selecting Timbers; Make a tool handle; Make a screw faceplate.



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