Turning GobletsPaperback, 14 January 1997

Talented turner and teacher Michael Cripps guides the reader through all the wood turning steps necessary to create a variety of beautiful wood goblets. Spindle and bowl turning techniques necessary to complete each project are discussed in detail. Each step is clearly described and illustrated with full color photographs taken from the wood turner's point of view. Patterns for eight different goblet bowl and foot shapes are provided, allowing each woodturner to mix and match them to create unique goblets all their own. A no-nonsense discussion of basic turning tools, techniques, and safety tips round out this invaluable text. A gallery shows the finished projects and a variety of other possibilities to fire the imagination. These projects create wonderful results for wood turners, from beginners to experts.