One Week to Woodturning: A Seven Day Guide to Setting Up a Turning Studio on a Budget

Lots of people want to learn woodturning but getting set up is a huge pain. You need a lathe, tools, a grinder, grinding wheels, sharpening jigs, chucks, and face-plates. The list goes on and on. For each of the things you need to buy, there are many options; some cheap, some very expensive. Many people buy a lathe but get so frustrated with the other gear that they never actually turn anything.
But it doesn’t have to be like this. One Week to Woodturning is a complete guide to the EQUIPMENT of woodturning. This clear and concise volume explains:
•The different lathes available. From mini to huge, from budget to luxurious, you’ll learn about all your options and be able to pick one that’s safe and affordable for you.
•Turning tools. This book covers gouges, scrapers, chisels, parting tools, and every other piece of metal that can make shavings. Rather than buy a bunch of expensive tools, this book will help you get a handful of affordable and useful tools that will get you started now.
•Sharpening tools. You can spend crazy money on high-tech options like cubic boron nitride sharpening wheels or get going with affordable aluminum oxide wheels and then upgrade later. The choice is yours, but this book will help you decide.
•Shop setup. Where does the lathe go? How close does the grinder need to be? How do you handle dust? How can you be smart about fire safety? One Week to Woodturning answers all these questions so you can create a fun and efficient workspace right away.
Getting started with woodturning can actually be quick and fun. The book divides setup into seven easy-to-understand steps that anyone can follow. There are more than 60 full-color photos, diagrams, and illustrations so that you can see everything.
You really can get started with turning in just one week. This book will show you how.