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- Excellent book, on various farm animals
- Best farm book yet
- it is what the title says!
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Barnyard in Your Backyard: A Beginner's Guide to Raising Chickens, Ducks, Geese, Rabbits, Goats, Sheep, and Cows
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When is the right time to shear a sheep? Is there a market for manure? What time of day is best to collect eggs? What is the correct way to milk a goat? What does a duck eat? Can a cow and a sheep share the same pasture? Which types of rabbits are easiest to raise?
The perfect book for anyone who has ever dreamed of having that little place in the country, Barnyard in Your Backyard offers tried-and-true, expert advice on raising healthy, happy, productive farm animals: chickens, geese, ducks, rabbits, goats, sheep, and dairy cows.
Each chapter focuses on a different animal, discussing the pros and cons of raising the animal, housing and land requirements, feeding guidelines, health concerns, and a schedule for routine care. Species that are easy to raise, hardy, and companionable are profiled. First-time farmers will discover simple, clear instructions for caring for animals throughout the year, as well as guidelines for processing barnyard products such as milk, wool, and eggs. Combining practical advice from real experts, easy-to-use checklists and charts, a seasonal care calendar, and detailed black-and-white illustrations, Barnyard in Your Backyard offers a comprehensive review of the ins and outs - the tribulations and triumphs - of living with and caring for a small barnyard.
Customer Reviews:
Fantastic!.......2007-09-09
This book tells you everything you need to know for the novice to the experienced. Suggestions for those who want ornamental animals to the getting down to farming people. Pictures are great. Highly suggest this book!
great book!.......2007-08-10
This book works great and spells everything out very easily. Not the most comprehensive I am sure but I actually learned alot from it. I was mostly interested in chicken and sheep as well as ducks and geese. great book for a beginner like myself.
Excellent book, on various farm animals.......2007-08-08
This book is a wealth of knowledge! I own lots of books on raising ducks and chickens, and I this book matches up well with all of my other books. Why is this impressive? Because the other books I'm comparing this book to are books that deal with only one type of animal (ducks, geese, chickens, exc). This book gives almost the same amount of detail as my other books plus it covers: Chickens, Ducks, Geese, Rabbits, Sheep, and Cattle. If your going to raise three or more different forms of live stock as a hobby, this is the only book you will need. If your going to try your hand at commercial production than you will need other books to supplement this book. I gave this 4 stars because the chicken and duck sections were not quite a thorough as my other books I have on those animals (but it did come amazingly close). This is a no brainer purchase for anyone raising three or more of the animals listed above.
Best farm book yet.......2007-07-19
Have read lots of books in trying to get spun up on hobby farm life, and this by far takes the cake as number one animal 101. It is well presented, covers all the facts and includes diagrams and discriptions. Will recommend to others as first resource to start with.
it is what the title says!.......2007-07-05
if you've just moved somewhere with a little land and are thinking of adding a few farm-type animals to your yard, this is a great book. It will tell you the demands that each of these little furry/fluffy/downy creatures will make on you, your property, and your bank account! The author gives a great overview of each of the animals mentioned in the title. BUT once you actually purchase the critters, you'll probably need a book that gives more in-depth information, especially in the health area. A great book to help you make educated decisions about what to toss in your ark!!
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Your backyard can be the source of the best eggs and meat you've ever tasted. The answer is chickens--endearing birds that require but a modest outlay of time, space and food.As they learned to raise chickens, Gail and Rick Luttmann came to realize the need for a comprehensive but clear and nontechnical guide. Their book covers all the basics in a light and entertaining sytle, from housing and feeding through incubating, bringing up chicks, butchering, and raising chickens for show.Througout the book, the Luttmanns express their wonder at the personalities of chickens--the role of brash protector played by roosters, and the instinctive motherliness of the hens. Given some freedom and attention, these birds can become much more than the egg-and-meat machines of commercial hatcheries and broiler factories. Chickens provide backyard farmers with enjoyable pastime, as well as a supply of good food.
Customer Reviews:
practical.......2007-09-21
Good, practical information on a number of subjects related to raising chickens and problems one might encounter.
A great beginner's Chicken Book.......2007-08-23
This little paper back book is full of useful information. We checked it out from the libary so many times it started to fall apart. I figured if we are reading & needing it that much, it's time to buy the thing! It gives you information on raising chickens, culling, & housing. It is easy to read and understand. This book is a must read for any chicken beginner.
Great content...poor design.......2007-07-09
I learned a lot with this book, but the quality is awful. It looks like it has been poorly reproduced. The illustrations are not good at all. I wish they would redo this with quality typesetting and graphics.
Good book.......2007-05-28
This book is good for the beginner. However, I would strongly suggest having another reference in addition to this book. It was written in 1976, and some of the information is out of date (incubator temps and such). The strengths of this book are that it's easy to read, has a seperate chapter on roosters, and that they share thier own experiences and their own blunders. This book is a decent place to start, easy to read, and under a 150 pages. Not bad. I own "Keep Chickens" by Kilarski, "Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens", and "Chickens" by Sue Weaver as well. Storey's Guide To Raising Chickens" by Gail Damerow is more complete and up to date, but it's also more time consuming to get the information. "Keep Chickens" by Kilarski and "Chickens" by Sue Weaver are more up to date versions of this book, and Sue Weavers book in my opinion is superior of the three. If I had it to do over again I would have bought Sue Weavers book for getting up to speed, and Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens by Gail Damerow for more in depth information after I read Weavers book. Trust me I've looked at a lot of chicken books, and done a lot of reading. This book is decent, and it will give some good information, and I'm not sorry I bought it. However, there are better books out there. Gail Damerow and Sue Weaver have superior products in my opinion.
Chickens in Backyard.......2007-01-16
This book contains nearly everything one needs to know about the successful raising of yard chickens.
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Knitters of the World: The time has come to conquer your felting fears. If you follow these basic steps and helpful hints, the transformations of size, texture, and density will take you to a new knitting dimension. Nicky also includes a variety of finishing techniques for felting, including 3-dimensional shapes, floral knit appliques, cut felted appliques, cutting fringe, and much more. You're sure to become a felting fan forever!
8 felted projects to knit with medium/worsted weight wool yarn: Basket of Pears, Cutting Edge Scarf, Striped Rose Bag, Grape Pillow, Sweetheart Monogrammed Cell Phone Case, Easy Eyeglass Case, Cabled Media Case, and Dipsy Doodle Hat.
Customer Reviews:
disappointing.......2007-06-01
I love Nicky Epstein's work and think her creativity is amazing. However, other than the cover item, nothing in this small book was interesting. The directions are for a piece of fruit, 2 rather ugly small cases, a VERY ugly hat, etc. I returned this.
Knitting Knuts Unite.......2007-03-16
I love Nicky Epstein's work, and this is a good book for new felters. Most projects are simple, with the one on the cover being the most complex. This is the one I made and I love it! However, maybe it was the wool I used or my karma, but I had to trim the ends off after felting the main piece of the bag to have anything near a rectangle from which to make the handbag. This wasn't mentioned in the pattern, so maybe it was just me--I was thankful I had the experience and confidence to cut off the widest part at each end. That said, I LOVE my bag and have gotten many compliments on it the two times I have carried it. It is stunning!
Excellent book for beginners to the craft.......2007-03-13
This book is excellent if you want to learn the craft of felting. The projects are pretty simple to learn and the instructions are easy to understand which is the most important part if you are new to felting.
Felting is fast, fun and fabulous!.......2007-03-12
I was looking for the perfect project to give felting a try. As soon as I saw Nicky Epstein's Beginner's Guide to Felting I knew this was the one. I had to make that purse!!! In 7 days I had this beautiful purse that I get tons of compliments on! The instrucitons were easy to understand--I don't consider myself to be that experienced of a knitter. I also like that the projects are different from what I've been seeing elsewhere. My 10 year old daughter loves the book too, and wants me to make her a smaller version of the purse.
Nicky Epstein's Beginner's Guide to Felting.......2007-03-08
I love anything tht Nicy Epstein does..she's a unique designer. I think that I wish that this book had had a couple more items that weren't so 'boutique' and more maybe weareable..but then beginners do lern how to knit making simple things like ipod containers etc. Her instructions on felting were, however, exactly what is needed.
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- real, down to earth...guide
- Aquaintance to the world of telecommunication
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Telecommunications: A Beginner's Guide
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Written by the seasoned telecommunications training experts at Hill Associates, this book provides you with a step-by-step introduction to the industry, and includes practical hands-on tips and techniques on implementing key technologies. Covers emerging topics such as optical networking, wireless communication, and convergence, and contains blueprints that help bring the technology to life.
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This book provides you with a step-by-step introduction to the industry, and includes practical hands-on tips and techniques on implementing key technologies.
Customer Reviews:
real, down to earth...guide.......2007-04-11
I just started to read this book. Very good book...I have few books on TCP/IP... and Telephone Infrastructure..If you want to know more about Telephone networking, and protocols...look no further...
Aquaintance to the world of telecommunication.......2005-08-12
It is idle time for understanding a management will allow you to accustom to a developing area of telecommunications quickly. Written by skilled experts of company Hill Associates - the leading company on preparation of technical experts in the field of telecommunications, this book contains the technical information necessary for understanding and application of key technologies.
best intro to voice and data communications.......2005-06-14
If you only can read one book on the subject, this is it.
Written by experts in the field of computer networking and telco engineers it gives clear explanation of POTS infrastructure and data networking fundamentals, including the internet architecture. A lot of pages are devoted to "dying" technologies, such as X.25, ATM, and frame relay. Hot topics such as TCP/IP and Ethernet don't get enough coverage in my opinion. Even so, the book deserves 5 stars because even though it may not have everything, it does cover a lot and it does it well and with some sense of humor. There is no "filler" in this book. Besides, other books on the subject are ether too light (Dodd and Golenievsky), too technical (Freeman and Minoli) or
too wordy and biased towards telco point of view (Bates and Horak)
I must say I liked Horak's "Communications systems and networks" too -- it has a lot of complimentary and interesting details, historical notes and is written in a warm and loving style. I recommend you to read it before Hill's book if you are really interested in telecommunications.
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With Mark Willenbrink's golden touch, new artists really can have fun while they master the basics of watercolor. This highly visual guide shows absolute beginners how to express their creative sides through painting.
Even people who've never picked up a brush will be amazed at how easy it is to complete their first project. This book walks readers through such essential topics as materials, value, color and composition. There are also helpful demonstrations on proper brush technique and planning a painting.
In the second part of the book, Willenbrink leads budding artists through 15 rewarding projects. Readers are sure to come away with a painting they'd be proud to give as a gift or hang on the wall!
Customer Reviews:
Wonderful book for the beginner.......2006-06-18
I am an absolute beginner and knew nothing before I picked up this book, but found it easy to follow and a lot of fun. I spent as little as possible because it all adds up fast. Among the recommended supplies, I bought 2 round brushes, a bamboo brush, and a 3-inch hake, and got by fine without the others. There are 11 recommended paints for the projects. He describes the different paint grades (professional vs. student), and while professional are typically preferred, they are also more expensive. I was pleased with the results I achieved with the cheaper student grade paints and encouraged by the thought that they might be even better if I invest in better paints. All in all, I would highly recommend this book. You can start it without knowing a thing, and finish it excited about what you've achieved and the possibilities that lie ahead.
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For the beginner inspired to renovate, update, or restore an existing piece of upholstery, this new and practical guide, by prominent author David James (Upholstery: A Complete Course, Upholstery: Techniques & Projects) is the essential color-illustrated reference. It contains everything a novice needs to know and covers all the basics: planning the project; buying equipment; selecting good-quality material, such as foams, animal hair, webbings, and twine; choosing the right fabrics and trimmings or making your own; removing old upholstery; and preparing new frames. Ten beautiful, fully-detailed projects, presented in order of difficulty, include a Mahogany Stool with a Drop-in Seat, small Edwardian Country-Style Armchair, 19th-century Walnut Writing Chair, Bed Headboard, Four-Fold Screen, and Balloon-Back Dining Chair.
Customer Reviews:
May not be what you need.......2007-07-04
I thought this book was okay, a good overview. It was well written and thoughtfully laid out. It didn't wow me. This book is geared more for people who want to work on older furniture, mainly chairs. I want to reupholster my couch and love seat. In that respect, this book was minimally helpful and I'm going to have to buy another book to fill in the gaps. Keep that in mind if you want to purchase this book. Also, the author and much of the reference information is UK-based.
upol.review.......2006-03-01
very informative, both books. The home book, was helpful in learning how to recover an armchair, and the auto book was helpful in seeing what I needed to do to mend a door panel with material. Very happy with the results.
FINALLY! A BOOK THAT'S MORE THAN I WANTED!!!!!!!.......2005-12-08
I ordered this book because I wanted the "baby steps" version of upholstery. I have several books on this subject, this is the only one that motivates me, knowing--yes I can do it!
Upholstery: A Beginner's Guide.......2005-09-12
I have glanced through the book. I am a self-taught upholsterer, with projects all around my home to do. I pretty much copy the existing pattern and method of upholstery as each project was originally put together. There have been challenges along the way with a few upholstered chairs. This book has color and detailed illustrations. I do own two other books by David James. I wish I had owned this book earlier.
Great Book.......2005-03-30
This is a really great book -- a sort of shortened version of his "Upholstery: A Complete Course". I think this is by far the best book for people who are interested in learning upholstery. It is superior to Singer's "Upholstery Basics" and makes Sunset's "Simply Upholstery," truly simplistic. They pale in comparison. All of David James' books are great -- very thorough and well written. There is an obvious difference in books that are written by those who love the craft and those that are simply informative. If videos were offered of what David James teaches in his books, it would be like having your very own private upholstery lessons!
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Get this book!!!!!!!.......2007-09-05
I'm just getting started teaching myself electronics. I've never been able to make heads or tails of a schematic. However, after about 2 evenings reading this book, I now have no problem reading the schematics for the beginners projects I've been working on. This book also explains WHY some of the symbols look the way they do, which goes a long way to help in reading schematics even if there is a symbol a little different than what's in the book. I would recommend this to anyone learning electronics.
good place to start.......2005-01-30
I'm not a particularly techie sort of person, but I found I needed to have a grasp of the electronics of some of the equipment I use (I'm a musician). Most beginners books are overwhelming in theory and completeness and end up more confusing than anything else. This book is baby talk and exactly what I needed. The five stars are for its simplicity and usefulness. It has flaws and it's not exciting to read, but it has the simplest explanations of components I have come across. If you don't need to know everything, but just fix your wah wah or explore a little circuit bending, this book will demystify a lot of electronics for you. It won't tell you how to do anything, but it will enable you to figure out what you need to know from more complicated books. If, like me, you've started with electronics a few times and given up because the books you've used have offered way too much information and spent too much time on electrons, or just been written from too knowlegable a point of view (one 'basic' book I tried has four pages on capacitors that I read several times without really ending up knowing what they did), this is the book for you. It will make the books that have frustrated you in the past far more useful.
The facts ma'm, just the facts........2004-08-26
Yup, this is a nice, basic book for learning how to read a schematic. If you intend on working with electricity and will need to read schematics then this is where to start.
great book.......2004-04-20
This book is an excellent book for anyone who wants to have basic knowledge of reading schematic. I read this book like I was taken a course. It is not a love novel. It took me three weeks because I wanted to adequately digest, understand, and be able to apply what I read. So I didn't run through it like most forks does and be disappointed later. Great book. Anyone wanting to buy this book should do so with a mindset to study it not just read it. Maybe this book needs few improvements but hey what do I know. I got all I wanted out of it.
Good Start, could be better.......2002-11-15
This book, as you'd hope, *has* helped me a great deal with interpreting schematics. That said, there is still some definite room for improvement, especially in the little things. For instance, the book starts off by going through each basic compnent - This is the symbol for a resistor, etc. This section is exactly what you'd expect to find, and naturally takes you one big step towards understanding the schematics. A chapter later, however, they show several schematics that have the symbol for a ground connection... but they never seem to mention what the symbol means. I knew what it was because I'd starting learning online... but if I hadn't found it online, the book would have left me wondering.
I also have come across a few symbols on various shematics that aren't anywhere in the book... which I guess is OK, as this is a beginner's guide, and not a "definitive collection." I did, however, just expect a little more.
With all that said, I would still recommend the book to people just starting out with schematics, because it really will help you, and the price is right.
Book Description
The Universe May Be a Mystery,
But It's No Secret
Michael Schneider leads us on a spectacular, lavishly illustrated journey along the numbers one through ten to explore the mathematical principles made visible in flowers, shells, crystals, plants, and the human body, expressed in the symbolic language of folk sayings and fairy tales, myth and religion, art and architecture. This is a new view of mathematics, not the one we learned at school but a comprehensive guide to the patterns that recur through the universe and underlie human affairs. A Beginner's Guide to Constructing, the Universe shows you:
- Why cans, pizza, and manhole covers are round.
- Why one and two weren't considered numbers by the ancient Greeks.
- Why squares show up so often in goddess art and board games.
- What property makes the spiral the most widespread shape in nature, from embryos and hair curls to hurricanes and galaxies.
- How the human body shares the design of a bean plant and the solar system.
- How a snowflake is like Stonehenge, and a beehive like a calendar.
- How our ten fingers hold the secrets of both a lobster and a cathedral.
- And much more.
Customer Reviews:
presents both practical and mystical aspects of numbers as they relate to nature.......2007-09-23
A Beginners Guide to Constructing the Universe shows the mathematical underpinnings of nature by explaining how nature makes use of the numbers 1 - 10 and also 12 and 13. For example number six is used by nature in the construction of many things including walls of cells as the six sided hexagon is a very stable geometric object. There is some focus on mystical aspects of math but not too much so that there ends up being a lot of practical knowledge to be found here. The Fibonacci sequence is presented along with the use it is put to by nature. There is a presentation of the golden mean also. I highly recommend this book to those who have had interest in math drilled out of them by the drudgery of unfocused arithmetic and algebra lessons. This book is a peak into the fascinating world of mathematics and should whet your appetite for more. One book to consider after reading this book is "Fascinating Fibonacci's" as it contains more detailed information on the material found in chapter 5 of this book.
This book changed my life.......2007-09-11
An amazing combination of mathematics, science, history, religion. As the story of geometry unfolds so unfolds many other stories of our universe.
Hint: invest in a compass, do the suggested activities and examples, have fun
A few gems--mostly blather.......2007-08-22
Reminds me of people who see number patterns in everything--even when it's mere coincidence. A few good ideas and concepts, but trying to tease them out is a chore. And some of the books statements are flat wrong--sorry, but nature is sometimes horribly prolific with resources, not studiously careful. If you are interested in a kind of metaphysical approach, it might be very interesting, but if you are interested in real numbers, real math, real life, um, not here. He points things out that are derived from a triangle or rectangle or the intersection of this or that . . . but really, the 'things' could be designed with other concepts in mind.
geometry for the art.......2007-08-03
I did very little geometry in school and as I was wanting to understand the golden mean I bought this book. I'm now on the number 5. This book discribes the making of the universe and how each number got its name. How everything starts from 1 and it goes on what 2 does and so on. It is deep reading but very interesting.
Discover a hidden depth to numbers and geometry.......2006-11-03
I always enjoyed geometry in school, and this book opened up a whole new depth to the subject for me.
Reading the book, I dug out my compass, pencil, straight edge and 30, 60, and 90 degree angles to perform the various exercises recommended by the author.
Constructing the various geometrical figures I found to be akin to creating mandalas. You create something originating in the abstract that becomes concrete, that in turn ultimately becomes personally meaningful.
Also, I learned to view several churches in town on a completely different level.
Reading this book, you will never look at the numbers one through ten in quite the same way again.
The numbers take on significance and hint at something sublime and even transcendent.
Through this book, I discovered the rich undercurrents of pythagorean number theory, and their application to the rich christian architecture of the medieval churches.
With all the fuss over feng shui, this book draws from our decidedly western tradition, revealing we have our own undiscovered architectural history that has yet to capture the popular imagination.
A wonderful introduction, chapter by chapter, number by number, to sacred geometry and the pythagoreanism that runs through it.
Book Description
So many people dream of creating their own style, doing some simple repairs, or making a few accessories. This book is for all of these people, and teaches everyone how easy sewing can be.Sew Fast Sew Easy includes: Patterns and instructions for a simple envelope pillow, a fashionable skirt, and a hip tote bag Tips on creating your sewing survival kitwhich tools are needed and why Hints on how to buy and use a commercial pattern Understanding fabric personalitybuying the right fabric for a project Complete glossary of terms How to overcome fear of sewing machines Rules of cutting and hand-finishing.
Customer Reviews:
So many books to choose from.......2007-09-26
I finally made a decision on a book and I am very happy that I chose this one. It has been easy to follow where other sewing books make learning complicated. The patterns were fun and now I have new pillows for my couch and bed and with christams coming up, they'll be perfect gifts. I also liked the Rip It! book and for more advanced sewing check out A fashion guide to sewing.
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love sewing!.......2007-09-25
I'm learning to sew and have found the most fabulous books. This happens to be my favorite. It's no B.S. Other books I have show how to construct garments but this book is really good at explaining how to do more of the basic sewing skills. I didn't know that there was a certain way of cutting fabric out so that the garment will fit properly. You have to crawl before you can run and this book will get you through crawling and walking and into running. I'm a big fan of Sew Fast Sew Easy. Here are some other books that have been realy helpful:
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Highly Recomended.......2007-09-18
My friend who is a fashion designer highly recomended this book to help get me sewing and he was right on with it. This book has been great in helping me get comfortable with my machine and to understand how to read and lay patterns. I enjoyed sewing the projects in this book as well. They weren't too hard to understand and it helped give me the confidence to sew and it wasn't frustrating so I wanted to keep sewing and find new projects to work on. I would recomend this book to anyone that wants a relaxing and easy time learning to sew. I'm also going to check out the Rip It! book too for more tailoring tips and creative project ideas.
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What a nice surprise!.......2007-09-11
I recieved a copy of Sew Fast Sew Easy from Amazon on Friday. I'm a patternmaker and I bought the book since it seemed like the best one for my grandaughter. I looked it over and liked what I saw. It's right on with appropriate beginner projects. The goal is to encourage, not discourage their efforts (with projects beyond them) so they'll enjoy creating and keep sewing! The Rip It! book is also a great book for beginner projects.
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I love my Sew Fast Sew Easy book!.......2007-09-06
This book is awesome! I'm planning a trip to new york soon and am going to take an intermediate sewing class at Sew Fast Sew Easy. I'm really looking forward to meeting the woman who wrote this fabulous sewing book and learning more from her first hand. Also check out the Rip It! book written by the same author.
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Written for true beginners, this approachable and enjoyable instructional guide teaches the art of turning. Readers receive advice on every step of the turning process, including selecting the right lathe, basic safety and woodshop setup, an overview of the proper tools and how to use them, and the basics on sharpening, sanding, and finishing. Step-by-step instructions for eight projects such as a birdhouse, a simple bowl, and a pepper mill are included. This guide also features a special chapter that addresses and reveals surprisingly simple solutions to common beginner mistakes.
Customer Reviews:
Complete basic Woodturning.......2007-08-27
This is a grat book with good pictures and texet. It is easy to read and understand.
An excellent and complete beginner's turning guide.......2007-03-27
This book is an excellent reference for the new woodturner. It makes no assumptions, and starts from the VERY beginning, so some may skip some of the beginning sections. However, the book is organized to guide you through the process, and includes projects to use your newly found skills. The book reads very well, and will give you the fundamental knowledge you need to get started. It's also filled with excellent photos to help clarify the text. I would highly recommend this book to other beginners (in fact, I already have).
Great starter book.......2007-01-15
I gave this book along with a lathe as a Christmas gift to my Father-in-law. He has a machinist background, but had not used a wood lathe before. This book offered a great starting point for him. I read the book also and found it to be very good.
learn to turn: a beginner's guide to woodturning from start to finish.......2007-01-04
this book helped me a lot and found it very interesting and gave me
a lot of ideas.
Good for beginers.......2006-03-15
Large detailed photos. Printed on good quality paper. This book could be recomended to those who are just curiouse about turning to the beginner just starting out.
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