Getting Started in Woodturning

Woodturning is a fun, engaging, and tremendously rewarding hobby that will last a lifetime. But to enjoy it, you have to take the first steps and get started. With this collection of articles from American Woodturner magazine, you’ll quickly get out of the blocks with the best practices on safety, tools, and fundamental techniques. Along with the 18 skill-building projects for everything from bowls and pens to holiday ornaments and doorknobs, Getting Started in Woodturning delivers all the detailed, practical advice a beginner needs. 

Inside Getting Started in Woodturning, you’ll discover: 

• What to know when buying and aligning your first lathe
• Safety practices for dust collection, face shields, and the shop
• Techniques for sharpening and using your turning tools
• How to turn, avoid catches, and finish like a pro
• 18 useful projects to build your skills