O’Donell’s Wood Turning TechniquesBy Michael O’DonellLearn the process of turning from an internationally renowned turner with this practical guide that covers materials, equipment and machinery, how to store timber, safety, tools, sanding and much more. Step-by-step projects include a bowl, lamp, goblet, box and more. Even complex techniques are made simple with O'Donnell's logical manner of instruction.About the book:Whether you are a woodturning novice, a recreational turner, or an experienced professional, O’Donnell’s Woodturning Techniques is a comprehensive guide to the world of turning wood - from one of the most highly respected practitioners of the art. Written by internationally acclaimed woodturner Michael O’Donnell, the book explains all aspects of woodturning - from selecting and preparing materials and tools to developing techniques and conducting project work - in a logical, easy-to-read, and comprehensive manner. With clear, step-by-step explanations, accompanied by stunning close-up photographs and detailed illustrations, O’Donnell’s Woodturning Techniques sheds new light on the principles and processes of turning.Areas covered include:Materials, equipment, and machineryHow to store timberWorkshop safetyTools, tool sharpening, and how to hold and control toolsSanding and finishing piecesHow to make bowls, lamps, goblets, mushrooms, boxes, and a fruit shape.Michael O’Donnell is an internationally renowned turner and a founding member of the Association of Woodturners of Great Britain (AWGB). He specializes in the use of green (unseasoned) wood, and has written two previous best-selling titles, Turning Green Wood and Decorating Turned Wood.
