Book 'Drechseln - Maschinen - Werkzeuge - Techniken'

• Published July 2020 
• Over 850 coloured photos and drawings, bound 
• Format height: 27.5cm 
• Format width: 23cm
• ISBN: 9783866309654

Everything you need to know about the fascinating art of woodturning! This book is perhaps the world's most prestigious introduction to the art of woodturning. The author describes every detail, from setting up the lathe to the necessary tools and their use to choosing the right wood! He goes into detail about the preparation of the blanks, the marking and measuring, the clamping on the lathe and the sharpening of the tools. Step by step, illustrated with over 850 photos and drawings, Richard Raffan shows basic techniques and typical projects: How to hold, sharpen and use woodturning tools, hollow out elegant vessels or natural rim bowls, cut threads and much more! A final chapter on surface treatment rounds off the book.
Richard Raffan is one of the world's most famous woodturners. He gives courses, lectures and has published numerous books and DVDs.