Review of The Lathe Book: A Complete Guide to the Machine and its Accessories (Paperback)

This book covers all the basic's. Topics like Selecting, Repairing, maintaining and using a lathe (including some handy jigs). There is also chapter on sharpening techniques.

It would make a handy reference for any turner, especially for people about to start in this great hobbie.

Product Description
In this new edition incorporating the latest innovations, experienced woodshop instructor Ernie Conover shows how to choose and set up the proper lathe, and tune and maintain it for the best performance. He outlines basic techniques needed to produce turned furniture parts and suggests quick, practical ways to duplicate parts.

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Review of Crafting With Copper: 27 Creative Projects for Home & Garden (Paperback)

It was okay but I really am looking for much harder project information. I am wanting to make a rainchain and the example in the book was much too simple. I'm looking for harder 'how to' examples.

Product Description
Artistic Metal Work Made Simple

Fabulous works of metal art don't require expensive materials, dangerous tools, or special safety gear. Ordinary copper tubing and rolls of sheet copper are available at any hardware store or home center, and can be used for an infinite number of clever and creative craft items. Crafting with Copper gives readers complete plans and directions for 27 easy-to-build projects they'll be proud to display in home and garden, or give away as gifts.

Working with copper is a remarkably easy craft-one that will introduce readers to the wonderful world ofcreative metal work and build confidence in their skills. Soft and bendable yet rigid enough to hold its shape, copper pieces can be fashioned with simple cuttings tools and cheap propane torches, or put together with screws or glue.

About the Author
Jana Freiband is an award-winning artist who has studied and taught photography and design at several prominent institutions in the U.S. and abroad. She has published numerous articles on fine art and travel.Jana lives in Minneapolis, MN

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