The Lathe Book: A Complete Guide to the Machine and Its Accessories

by Ernie Conover

No other book gives you such valuable information on the essential turning tool. Completely revised and updated, The Lathe Book is the comprehensive guide to woodturning machinery, incorporating the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1561584169
• ISBN13: 9781561584161
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: Taunton Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.0" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

The Lathe Book

Ernie Conover is one of the best(if not the best) writer of books on using the Lathe in the United States. I have all of his work and could recommed any or all for the serious wood turner. The only other writers who would come close to Mr. Conover are two gentleman from Australia. My wood turning library exceeds 24 books, Ernie is the best.

great for the beginner

great book for the beginner, talks about everything you need to know for jumping right into your lathe, from mounting stock, to keeping your tools sharp, was a very useful book

One of the best lathe book I've used

I actually used this book to help me become more informed before I made a lathe purchase. It gives a great overall overview of many sizes and options. Quote from the book, "New entry level lathes cost from $500 to $1000 dollars. Also gives positive comments to mini lathes @ $300-$400. That would include bed extension with which you could turn countless spindles. $575 Delta/Jet 12 inch, nice start as well. Great overall picture of turning, tools, sharpening and accesories. Speaking of pictures what's shown is fine for what's being illustrated.ie; size and content.

Good instructional presentation

Hey...before I read this book I was quite uncertain which way to approach the lathe.After having read it...I consider it "The Bible of Lathe Use".I still may not LOOK like I know what I'm doing....but this book sure helps me along and safely.I am still making big sticks into little sticks on the lathe...and yet I think that with this book's guidance there may just be potential for a bowl or spindle in my future.

A Great Place to Start

This book covers all the basic's. Topics like Selecting, Repairing, maintaining and using a lathe (including some handy jigs). There is also chapter on sharpening techniques.It would make a handy reference for any turner, especially for people about to start in this great hobbie.