In these 36 Fine Woodworking articles, woodworkers reveal the secrets of production turning and share information on decorative folk turning, spindle turning, and sharpening and honing tools. There are also techniques and projects -- everything from traditional nutcrackers to 3-ft.-wide burl platters.
The work is both accessible and diverse. With one lathe, a half-dozen tools, and some lumber you can turn all the parts for a chair or hollow out a bowl.