Book 'Grünholzdrechseln für Einsteiger'

In German by Christian Zeppetzauer. 500 step-by-step illustrations.

Woodturning now with wet wood!

Countless books, numerous forums and videos are dedicated to woodturning. Not only hobby woodturners, but also carpenters are inspired by this ancient craft. Now, finally, a book on green wood turning is available, which introduces this technique with 500 illustrations!

The first experiences in turning wet wood are gained with simple workpieces such as bowls and balls, assuming only the basic techniques of woodturning and craftsmanship. Gradually, difficult, sometimes highly filigree works of art are on the program. The individual work steps are explained in each case step by step and illustrated with numerous sequence pictures.

Which kinds of wood are suitable for green wood turning, which differences there are to the "usual" wood turning, how with wood errors is to be dealt and above all where suitable wood is to be found and how it is to be stored, is described in detail. Of course, the author also explains what needs to be considered when drying the finished workpieces in order to get flawless results. Equipped with this book, every wood lover can open a whole new chapter in woodworking.

 

The author

Christian Zeppetzauer teaches woodturning, among other subjects, at the HBLA für Holzbau in Hallstatt.