Weekend Woodturning Projects: 25 Designs to Help Build Your Skills
Help Build Your: Weekend Woodturning Projects is a practical project book for developing woodturning skills through 25 designs. It covers six basic tools, measured diagrams, wood-selection advice, step-by-step photographs, safety and wood seasoning, with projects ranging from a couple of hours to a couple of days.
At a glance
- Project examples include napkin rings, a rolling pin, a pastry press, a meat tenderiser, a wall clock and a spinning top.
- The publisher says the projects use a limited set of tools and equipment.
- Includes tool-use guidance, measured diagrams, wood advice, helpful tips and step-by-step photographs.
- Safety and wood seasoning are covered.
Reference price: £16.99
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines practical projects with instruction on six fundamental turning tools.
- Measured diagrams and step-by-step photographs give learners visual guidance.
- The stated range of project durations suits shorter sessions as well as multi-day work.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Publisher | GMC Publications |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 7 Oct. 2014 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 192 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1861089228 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1861089229 |
| Weight listed | 1.05 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20.96 x 1.78 x 27.64 cm |
| Tools covered | Spindle roughing gouge, spindle gouge, parting tool, bowl gouge, skew chisel and scrapers |
|---|---|
| Project count | 25 designs |
| Project duration stated | Between a couple of hours and a couple of days |
What to know before buying
- The six-tool list and limited-equipment claim describe the tools required for the projects, not items supplied with the book. Plan to have access to suitable woodturning tools and equipment.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- New woodturners seeking guided practice through a variety of projects.
- Developing turners who want measured plans and guidance on tools and wood choice.
- Woodworkers looking for an instructional project-book gift.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a woodturning tool kit rather than a book.
- Buyers who need projects limited to a single session, since some are stated to take a couple of days.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback is notably positive about the book's detailed content, illustrations, project ideas and helpful guidance. That praise is relevant to a project-led guide with measured diagrams and step-by-step photographs. The reported range of complexity may also appeal to beginners and experienced turners, although the feedback does not establish that every project suits every skill level.
Positive themes
- Customers highlight detailed, informative content and well-illustrated projects.
- Customers appreciate the variety of project ideas and guidance.
- Some customers describe it as a suitable gift.
Frequently asked questions
Is this book suitable for a beginner?
The publisher presents it as suitable for new turners, with projects intended to build skills and guidance on using six basic tools.
What kinds of projects are included?
Examples named include napkin rings, a rolling pin, a pastry press, a meat tenderiser, a wall clock and a spinning top.
Does the book include woodturning tools?
No tools are listed as included. The book discusses six tools and says its projects can be undertaken with a limited set of tools and equipment.
How long do the projects take?
The stated range is from a couple of hours to a couple of days, depending on the project.
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