Book Description: A full-color guide that features 188 superb lathe-turned shapes that will inspire all turners. Each piece is beautifully lit and photographed to reveal the combination of well chosen wood, immaculate finish and individual shape, making this a visual inspiration for all wood turners and lovers of fine craftsmanship and design. There are bowls, containers, bottles, vases, hollow forms, closed forms, natural tops and edges, platters and variations. Each category is prefaced by comments about the forms and designs included, and each shape is accompanied by a short caption describing the woods used, the dimensions, and information on the turning or finishing techniques used. 144 pages (129 in color), 8 1/4 x 10 7/8. From Brad Tallis: This book is hard to find, but is an excellent source for turning shapes. It talks about which shapes are pleasing to the eye and has many examples. I highly recommend this book
	From an Amazon.com customer: Raffan shows his expertise in both turning and writing. This book clearly expresses concepts of design and technique in a manner understandable by every level of wood turner. The chapters on acquiring and preparing wood are excellent. This book should hold a special place in every turner's library and will be worn out from use before a second edition can be printed! From Brad Tallis: I don't own this book but have read through it. You really can't go wrong with a Raffan book. You can get may ideas on what shapes are good looking and his bowls are usually simple, yet elegant.
	From Library Journal It is hard to improve upon perfection, but Raffan does, bringing his classic introduction to woodturning up-to-date. Readers are introduced to the lathe, the methods of attaching wood to it, and (most importantly) turning tools and their proper care and use. Woodturning is arguably the most difficult woodworking discipline because proper technique is so important (a slip or moment of inattention and the project is gone, sometimes flying directly toward one's face). Raffan is a gifted instructor whose years as a production turner have developed a pragmatic style and an economy of motion. By mastering these techniques, one can move on to any style of woodturning. This is the standard title on the subject and an essential purchase; even libraries that own the original edition should consider this update, since many changes have occurred, especially in the area of equipment. Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Brad Tallis: This is a great book that covers the lathe, what tools are recommended, mounting the bowl, and the process of turning a bowl Highly recommended.
	From Book News, Inc. A reference on sharpening methods, techniques, and devices in woodworking, for professionals and hobbyists. Explains basic metallurgy, abrasiveness, and the physics of cutting, and shows how to sharpen all types of woodworking tools, from chisels to tweezers. Includes sidebars on the history of woodworking tools, b&w photos and diagrams, a glossary, and appendices on chip classification and international grit standards. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. From Brad Tallis: This is a must-have book. It covers more than sharpening wood turning tools, but what you learn will help sharpen (no pun intended) your sharpening skills. I see a lot of turners get frustrated with the quality of their work, and a lot of that can be tied to using dull or improperly sharpened tools.
	Book Description This book covers how to turn your hobby into a business. It talks about creating a business plan, profit margins, advertising, etc. From Brad Tallis: I don't have this exact book, but I have read one similar to it (this one my be the newer edition). It's an interesting read that talks about how to make money at your hobby. It covers tax laws, profit margins, pricing, etc.
	Book Description Renowned wood turner, Richard Raffan, presents 23 intriguing woodturning projects - rolling pins and mallets, hollow vessels, scoops and ladles, even a turned hedgehog. The projects range from simple to complex, and are accompanied by step-by-step photos and drawings. The photo gallery of ideas at the end of each chapter is sure to inspire you to turn some truly unique pieces. From Brad Tallis: This book has a bunch of projects in it such as rolling pins, scoops, etc. Raffan goes through each project step-by-step to explain how each is made. Good book.
	From Brad Tallis: I have watched this video and highly recommend it. Watching someone turn instead of reading about it shows way more information and I felt like I learned so much from watching this video. Highly recommended.
	From Brad Tallis: I have watched this video and also recommend it. Del Stubbs is another great turner that explains the process of turning very well. Highly recommended.