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title: "The Lathe Book: A Complete Guide to the Machine and Its Accessories"
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# The Lathe Book: A Complete Guide to the Machine and Its Accessories

**Brand:** ernie conover
**Price:** B/.108
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- **What is this?** The Lathe Book: A Complete Guide to the Machine and Its Accessories by ernie conover
- **How much does it cost?** B/.108 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Customer Reviews

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    The book looked practically brand new
  

*by R***L on Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2022*

It arrived faster than I thought it would and the book looked like it had just been purchased! Very happy with this order!

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    Book Provides Good Overview
  

*by F***R on Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2009*

Despite what "the most critical review" asserts (and, consequently, mistates) is that Conover "states that a minimum entry level lathe will cost you over $1,000."  Page 29 of the book states that "a new entry-level lathe costs from $500 to $1000." Conover also provides tips on purchasing used-lathes.  Also, the same reviewer implies that Conover is pushing Canadian products (which, as an aside, are frequently quite good). However, the cover pictures a Nova lathe, from a New Zealand-based company.  Conover also describes Jet, Delta, and many other lathes from non-Canadian companies.  The reviewer seems to have a problem with actual facts.  My impression, Conover has written a good, easy-to-read book with a good overview of the subject.  Although many topics are not covered in great detail, there simply is not enough room in one book for the myriad of topics possible under the broad heading of wood turning.

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    Great Primer for Woodturning
  

*by D***S on Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2014*

I bought this book before getting into the rest of the hobby just to get a feel for what I'd need and what it's all about.  Ernie does a good job of educating you about all the essentials including lathe features, types of chisels, shaping & sharpening, chucks, and a few techniques.  Some areas do feel opinionated and could have been better written to include more viewpoints but those are minor quibbles.  For example on skew sharpening he strictly talks about not doing a hollow grind on them and instead advocates sharpening them on the side of your wheel.  I've given my skews  a hollow grind on an 8" wheel and they work fine.  I'd give the book a 7.5/10.

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