"Thousands of novice turners have learned to turn with Richard Raffan because he can explain the complex and sometimes confusing steps in turning in a clear and understandable way. This book will continue this long tradition with a collection of appealing new woodturning projects candlesticks, a lamp and shade, sets of plates and bowls, even a turned duck call. The projects range from simple to complex, and Raffan provides complete instructions with step-by-step photos and drawings. These projects will lead the reader through a skill-building course in woodturning. But this is more than a book of projects. Readers will learn how to apply Raffan s acute sense of design and proportion to their work, their details will be crisper, and they ll be able to produce better work, faster."--Wheelers.co.nz.