Resources
Here are some resources you might enjoy – including woodturning books, projects and articles.
Photo Gallery
Vintage Book Links
As a supporter of the American Association of Woodturners (AAW), I have written several Beginner Project articles for the magazine. You can easily find one of my projects or articles by searching on the AAW website under Resources, Information Articles – Explore Article and video search for Rick Rich.
A few of the beginner projects: Potato Masher, Ball & Cup Toy, Evaluating Pen kits, Firewood Table Lamp, Pen & Pencil Holder, Pizza Cutter, Shaving Stand.
Here are links to some good, and old, books on woodturning.
A Course in Wood Turning
A course in wood turning | Library of Congress (loc.gov)
Elementary Turning
Elementary Turning : Frank Henry Selden : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
Wood Turning
Wood Turning : George A. Ross : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
Art and Education in Wood-Turning
Art and education in wood-turning; : Klenke, William Walter, 1888- [from old catalog] : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
Wood-Turning
…Wood-turning. | Library of Congress (loc.gov)
AAW Articles
(AAW Membership required for link to be active)
Timeless Spindle Exercises Boost Your Skills
Posted on 4/1/2024
When teaching spindle-turning courses for fellow club members, Rick Rich uses century-old instruction manuals, which are still relevant and useful to today’s turners.