内容简介：
Covering design and techniques for producing fine pieces of turned woodwork using off-centre and segmented methods, coopering and laminating, this book uses 350 drawings and photographs to illustrate procedures involved and finished results. The author of this book has included exercise pieces to acquaint the reader with the basic skills and problems which may arise before attempting any of the dozen or so project pieces. In addition to the probjects section, the book contains ten chapters, each devoted to a particular aspect of design, and the preparation and use of timber, and assembly and lathe-mounting techniques.