UPDATE: Book Giveaway: Woodturning Spindle Projects by Alan Holtham

By Betsy Engel Feb 27, 2011

Woodturning Spindle Projects: Easy-to-follow techniques for 18 projects by Alan Holtham
Fox Chapel Publishing, 2010.
$24.95; 176 pp.

Woodturning Spindle Projects: Easy-to-follow techniques for 18 projects looks like a good book for the beginning or intermediate woodturner. The book is broken down into two sections. The first section covers woodturning in general and includes such things as info on setting up a shop for turning, tools, finishes and safety. The second section (and the majority of the book) includes 18 different turning projects to get you going. The projects include step-by-step photos and instructions and nice photos of the finished pieces. Examples of some of the projects are a bird box, table leg, garden accessories, and fruit. So you see there is a great variety to choose from.

Lucky lewis1914 is the winner. His comment was chosen at random.

Check back later to see his review of the book.

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Comments

Jamul | Feb 27, 2011 07:08pm | #1
Just bought my first lathe-just got a new addiction. It is an amazing what can be done on a lathe. I need more wood!
Greg Jones | Feb 27, 2011 07:27pm | #2
Looks like an interesting book-I'm in for a chance on one.
hydroelectricguy | Feb 27, 2011 07:59pm | #3
I'm looking forward to practicing spindle turning techniques.
linarestribe | Feb 27, 2011 09:39pm | #4
This looks like a good resource.
Bob_Ottawa | Feb 27, 2011 09:54pm | #5
This book looks just what I would need to learn proper turning techniques.
JLYoung | Feb 27, 2011 10:03pm | #6
This books looks really interesting. Please count me in
Larrythewoodguy | Feb 27, 2011 10:43pm | #7
Thanks for a chance to win.
Circuit Rider | Feb 28, 2011 12:05am | #8
Looks like a great book to read. Put me in.
acornbob | Feb 28, 2011 12:15am | #9
nice book. count me in.
dcp | Feb 28, 2011 01:31am | #10
Great projets that I would love to try.
lewis1914 | Feb 28, 2011 02:37am | #11
I'll take a chance.
Arminius | Feb 28, 2011 04:01am | #12
I'd be curious to see a review - looks like a good 2nd book. I guess I will wait for March 7.
Vinny7 | Feb 28, 2011 04:01am | #13
I am in. Turning is becoming a passion!
Adam_Nolen | Feb 28, 2011 05:15am | #14
Free AND informational? Heck yeah! I'm in.
frank T | Feb 28, 2011 02:03pm | #15
You can't have too many books on turning.
chucktown | Feb 28, 2011 04:53pm | #16
I am always in for free books! Thanks
Rambler | Feb 28, 2011 07:40pm | #17
Learning a few things about spindle turning is always a positive thing. The scoop looks fun!
Carolynne | Feb 28, 2011 11:08pm | #18
Learning skills on the lathe - GREAT.
Oldtyme | Mar 06, 2011 12:51am | #19
Sign me up, please
rodeworks | Mar 09, 2011 11:53pm | #20
I dug out my grandfather's old lathe and am ready to give it a spin.

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