30-Minute Woodturning

For any keen woodturners out there who want to do more turning but are short of time, 30-Minute Woodturning is the perfect book as it has an enticing vareity of projects which can all be completed in 30 minutes. Even for those working at an intermediate level, this book provides you with something to aim for without compromising safety and it will help beginners to build their skills. Each of the 25 proejcts also has plans for four variations included so there are a total of 100 designs to whet your appetite. Most of the projects require only basic turning tools and workshop accessories that nearly every turner will have. A list of tools and materials required is included for each one, along with drawings with dimensions. Projects include a candlestick holder, doorstop, decorative bird box, toadstool, spatula, honey dipper, bud vase and square edge plate. AUTHOR: Mark Baker has always been fascinated by wood. His father was a carpenter and joiner and, on leaving school, Mark served a five-year apprenticeship working for a local building firm, which included restoration work. Mark has also helped set up an industrial workshop for autistic adults and he has worked for some of the major manufacturers of woodturning tools in the UK. He is now the editor of Woodturning magazine and the group editor of all GMC Publications woodworking magazines. Previous books include Woodturning Projects: A Workshop Guide to Shapes, Wood for Woodturners and Wood Turning: A Craftman's Guide, all published by GMC Publications. SELLING POINTS: . All 25 projects offer four variations. . All the practical knowledge you need to get started. . Will appeal to intermediate or experienced woodturners. . Variety of projects to suit the time and materials available. . Clearly illustrated step-by-step instructions on how to make the projects. . Detailed drawings with dimensions for all projects. 514 colour photographs & 127 illustrations

“"For any keen woodworker who wants to do more turning but is short of time, 30-Minute Woodturning is the perfect instructional do-it-yourself reference and guide for amateur and recreational woodworkers and showcases an impressive variety of projects--each of which can be completed in 30 minutes. Even for those working at an intermediate level, 30-Minute Woodturning provides the aspiring woodworker with something to aim for without compromising safety, and it will help beginners to build their skills."”

"For any keen woodworker who wants to do more turning but is short of time, 30-Minute Woodturning is the perfect instructional do-it-yourself reference and guide for amateur and recreational woodworkers and showcases an impressive variety of projects--each of which can be completed in 30 minutes. Even for those working at an intermediate level, 30-Minute Woodturning provides the aspiring woodworker with something to aim for without compromising safety, and it will help beginners to build their skills."

Mark Baker has always been fascinated by wood. His father was a carpenter and joiner and, on leaving school, Mark served a five-year apprenticeship working for a local building firm, which included restoration work. Mark has also helped set up an industrial workshop for autistic adults and he has worked for some of the major manufacturers of woodturning tools in the UK. He is now the editor of Woodturning magazine and the group editor of all GMC Publications woodworking magazines. Previous books include Woodturning Projects: A Workshop Guide to Shapes, Wood for Woodturners and Wood Turning: A Craftman's Guide, all published by GMC Publications.

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