The ultimate beginner-friendly woodturning guide!

User-friendly workshop guide for beginners to quickly grasp how to use a lathe and start turning attractive and practical projects to use or gift
Complete overviews on the anatomy of a lathe, how to use one safely, turning tools, sharpening techniques, how to source green wood, grain direction, food-safe finishes, and more
8 step-by-step functional projects to gift or use, including a honey dipper, bowl, rolling pin, wooden top, salt and pepper shakers, and other useful items
Author Luke Voytas is a talented teacher, sculpture artist, woodturner, carver, cabinetmaker, and Wood Studio Manager and Artist Instructor at Goggle Works Center for the Arts

Unleash your woodturning potential!

Whether you're a beginner or intermediate woodworker, this approachable, must-have beginner's resource will show you how to use a lathe and build your turning skills as you create functional and attractive wood-turned projects.

Featuring insightful opening sections on woodturning terms, drying and working with green wood, the parts of a lathe, safety, woodworking tools, sharpening techniques, wood prep, finishing, long-term wood care, and more, Complete Starter Guide to Woodturning on the Lathe introduces the subject of woodturning in a way that isn't overwhelming or long-winded, so beginners don't feel intimidated.

Then, eight illustrated projects are presented to help you get comfortable using a lathe and start to hone your woodturning skills. The finished projects double as practical items for the kitchen and home or make great gifts for family and friends!

Projects include:

Wooden Mallet
Rolling Pin
Honey Dipper
No-Sand Wooden Top
Custom Handles
Salt and Pepper Shakers
Green Wood Bowl
Keepsake Box

Each stunning design includes step-by-step instructions, a list of skills you'll practice with that project, and a tools and materials list to ensure success. You'll be turning out masterpieces before you know it!

Gain a foundation of turning skills and discover the endless possibilities of your lathe, with Complete Starter Guide to Woodturning on the Lathe!