Turn a Bowl with Ernie Conover: Getting Terrific Results the First Time Around

Turn a Bowl with Ernie Conover: Getting Terrific Results the First Time Around
by Ernie Conover

Turn a Bowl with Ernie Conover: Getting Terrific Results the First Time Around
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Author: Ernie Conover
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2000-02
ISBN: 156158293X
Number of pages: 160
Publisher: Taunton Press
Product features:
  • ISBN13: 9781561582938
  • Condition: New
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Book Reviews of Turn a Bowl with Ernie Conover: Getting Terrific Results the First Time Around

Book Review: With Celebrity status comes the expectation of greatness
Summary: 5 Stars

Ernie Conover is a well known figure in the world of woodworking. It is a good book, but I was disappointed in the quality of the material that he chose to use as his examples. Wood with bark running through it, or discolored can be exceptional, but these pieces are simply diseased wood that is not attractive. To sign pieces that are less than stellar is a head knocker. Their are other books where the author has chosen to use some exceptional woods, that nature has invaded, and left a mark of beauty. Bowls with exotic colors running through them, and a natural bark edge, but these are not examples of that.
It is just my opinion, because I know that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, so I should be open minded.
The plus side of the book is that it shares with you some wood turning techniques that are exceptional. A lot can be learned here, so I do overall highly recommend the book. I just have a hard time getting past the attractiveness of the examples used.

Summary of Turn a Bowl with Ernie Conover: Getting Terrific Results the First Time Around

Bowl turning is becoming increasingly popular as a hobby and a way to reconnect with a traditional craft. Ernie Conover is a master turner who has turned his experience teaching this activity to hundreds of people into a practical, easy-to-read guide. This book provides basic instructions to get aspiring turners directly to their goal of creating a pleasing bowl. Along the way, he shows how to:
-- Gather and buy wood for turning
-- Apply basic and advanced turning techniques
-- Sand and finish
-- Use the faceplate and chucks to hold the work
-- Choose, sharpen, and handle tools
-- Create the most attractive bowl shapes

The author's straightforward, encouraging style and extensive photos and illustrations make the process easy and rewarding.

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