| | |  | Wood Turning Books, VHS & DVDs | Home » » Richard Raffan's Turning Guide: Turning Wood, Turning Boxes, and Turning Bowls (Three Books, Boxed Set) | | | | | | | Description: | | Taunton's classic books on turning -- Turning Bowls and Turning Boxes -- are now available in a three-volume set which includes Turning Wood with Richard Raffan. Woodworkers will want all three of these essential turning books -- along with this handsome slipcase! | | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Richard Raffan | | Paperback:
| 544 pages | | Publisher:
| Taunton Press | | Publication Date:
| March 12, 2002 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 1561586013 | | Package Length:
| 11.3 inches | | Package Width:
| 8.7 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.6 inches | | Package Weight:
| 4.65 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 9 reviews |
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13 of 13 found the following review helpful:
 Want to learn how to turn?Jan 12, 2006
By David C. Peters
Mr. Raffan's books are some of the best books I have ever read
on the use of wood lathes and turning tools.
His photos and drawings are excellent and clearly illustrate the
ideas presented in the text.
He seems to always anticipate the questions that a novice would
ask and answers them as though you were present at the writing.
I give these books 5 stars only because I couldn't give them 10
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
AmazingMar 16, 2006
By Joseph Hosak
So much information for beginners it's unreal. I just started turning last year as a hobby and I can't stay away from it. Well organized, detailed pictures, a must have for any turner, beginner or expert. It is something you can keep learning and use as a guide if you have any questions.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
This is a great set of turning guidesJan 31, 2008
By Tommo378
"Tom"
These books provide a very thorough and well-written guide to turning just about anything. They include detailed examples, and wonderfully clear color photographs and illustrations. If you are looking for some help buying a lathe, choosing tools, sharpening, selecting wood blanks, making and practicing cuts - this is the boxette for you. If you are a more experienced turner looking for some advanced techniques, design elements, marketing ideas - this is the boxette for you.Here is the deal: you don't know me from Adam, and never will. Furthermore, you have no evidence of my woodturning book critic qualifications. But if you are looking for a complete guide to woodturning you should get this set of books. Enjoy!
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Good resourceOct 09, 2008
By E. Holmquist
This is a nice resource that covers a broad spectrum of woodturning. I find it helpfull to browse it occasionally and get ideas to help me through projects that have me stumped.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
great starter setAug 24, 2008
By M. K. Nunn
This is a great set of books for the beginner or someone with experience. I have a modest amount of experience but Ive now learned optional techniques and have increased my final products beauty. These books cover everything you need to turn wonderful projects.
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