Instructional Aids
The hobby of ornamental turning reached its apogee in France during the 18th century. In 1701, Charles Pluier published L�Art du Tourneur, the first manual on lathes and turning, which describes lathe, tool, and project in detail. The main topic of this "how-to" book for upper-class gentlemen was ornamental turning.
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In 1901 Gustav Stickley founded the periodical known as The Craftsman, which began by expounding the philosophy of the Arts & Crafts movement. The Craftsman is credited with being voice ... View All Books »
Videos
The earliest trade manual describing the art of rose and swash turning in English was Mechanick Exercises by Joseph Moxon, published in England in 1678. However, inspirational French works of the 18th ... View All Videos »
