The Frugal Woodturner: Make and Modify All the Tools and Equipment You Need [Paperback]

Filled with information on lathes, turning tools, and blades, this comprehensive guide covers all the elementsneeded for setting up and maintaining a personal woodturning shop. Providing the necessary knowledge for woodturning on a budget, this manual informs on where to find good deals and how-and when-to personally make repairs. Instructions on making accessories, sharpening tools, choosing a lathe, finding cheap wood, and setting up a turning shop at three different budget levels are also provided. Giving the aspiring turner options, this handy guide makes turning affordable for everyone.Author Bio: Ernie Conover is a professional woodworker and the author of The Lathe Book, The Router Table Book, Turn a Bowl, Turning for Furniture, and Woodworker's Guide to Dovetails. He teaches and provides academic oversight at Conover Workshops, a craft school founded by the Conover family. He lives in Parkman, Ohio.Practical Ideas for a fun, affordable hobby This comprehensive guide covers all the elements needed for setting up and maintaining a personal woodturning shop on a budget.Learn To Turn On a BudgetSaving money is on everyone's mind these days, including that of author and teacher Ernie Conover, who shares his knowledge of setting up and maintaining a personal woodturning shop affordably.The Frugal Woodturner, is a comprehensive guide, covering everything you need to know from buying a new or used lathe, how to make your own pole or modern lathe, detailed information on turning tools, making accessories, and sharpening tools. There is also a section devoted to turning, with useful tips on which woods to use, and how to turn greenwood, firewood, and discarded lumber.Conover's tips for making your own vs. buying lathes and tools are priceless bits of information you could only get from a seasoned woodturner. His breakdown of getting started at three different budget levels, is must-have information for all aspiring woodturners.Introduction1 Choosing the right lathe*Ll³%