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Page Count: 200
Size: 8.5" X 11" inches
Type: Soft Cover
ISBN: 978-1-56523-355-3
Product Code: 3553F

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Fundamentals of Woodturning 


By Mike Darlow

Lavishly illustrated with over 400 photos, this is the ultimate introductory guide to the fine art of using the lathe to shape wood into boxes, bowls, toys, and other beautiful objects.

Author: Mike Darlow
Mike Darlow ran a major woodturning business for sixteen years. He's had more than a hundred woodturning articles published, and this is his fifth woodturning book. His earlier books were The Practice of Woodturning, The Fundamentals of Woodturning, Woodturning Methods, and Woodturning Techniques. Mike continues to exhibit and teach internationally, and turn commercially.
Reviewer: Ernie Conover
Date: 1/1/2008
Working along with Mike in your own shop will have you well on your way to being a proficient turner. A must-have for any turning library.

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