# 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.

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## 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.

## 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.

## Specifications

### Publication details
- Publisher: GMC Publications
- Publication date: 7 Oct. 2014
- Language: English
- Print length: 192 pages
- ISBN-10: 1861089228
- ISBN-13: 978-1861089229
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 1.05 kg
- Dimensions: 20.96 x 1.78 x 27.64 cm
### Tools and project guidance
- 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

## Before you buy

- 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.

## 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 feedback

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.
- Positive themes: Customers appreciate the variety of project ideas and guidance.
- Positive themes: 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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## Images

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