A no nonsense guide to turning wood on a lathe simple machines, easy skills to learn, fast results. Wood turning is such a pleasure and a satisfying art. Some think that it is easy to just remove the wood that you don't need to bring out what you want. Contrary to some, turning is a very safe art if of course, safe practices are employed. The satisfaction comes as you become more adept and that plain old block of wood takes shape. This book is one excellent way to get started turning. The publishers have put this excellent book together for the beginning wood turner.