Turning Wood Author:Richard Raffan Turning is a special brand of woodworking. Using only a lathe and a few cutting tools, you can shape pieces of wood from your own backyard into delicate pieces of sculpture or practical, household objects. In this book, Richard Raffan tells you everything you need to know to get started. Along with his tips on selecting and modifying your lathe,... more » Raffan explains how to set up a safe and efficient workshop. You'll learn what to look for in the four basic types of cutting tools - gouges, chisels, scrapers and parting tools - and how to sharpen them. Centerwork and facework turning are explained step-by-step and a range of projects is provided to help develop the skills which have been learned. Richard Raffan's work has been widely exhibited in Australia, Europe and the United States.« less