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 many innovations in the lathe and its accessories. This book covers every aspect of the lathe, including how to choose one, how to select tools and accessories, how to maintain and repair the machine, and basic techniques. You will get: expert advice on choosing a lathe tips on maintaining a lathe for optimal performance easy-to-follow basic techniques that help build lathe skills more than 220 color photos and illustrations