Your ultimate guide to woodturning useful items! More than 20 projects for picture frames, funnels, spinning tops, chess sets, a pepper grinder, a backscratcher, and more Step-by-step instructions, helpful diagrams, dimensioned scale drawings, and a detailed introduction to woodturning Comprehensive guide for turners familiar with the basics, with an informative chapter on small tools Author Mike Darlow is a master woodturner, instructor, and industry-leading voice Build your turning skills as you create functional and attractive woodturning projects! Featuring 14 project sections — most of which contain multiple variations for an endless array of inspiration — you'll turn everything from frames, funnels, and spinning tops to both antique and modern chess sets, a pepper grinder, backscratcher, and so much more. Also included are step-by-step instructions, helpful photography and diagrams, dimensioned scale drawings for over 20 woodturning projects, a detailed introduction to woodturning, an informative section on various small tools, and fascinating information on woodturning's connection to fonts and typefaces. Author, instructor, and professional turner Mike Darlow has written seven other woodturning books, as well as hundreds of magazine articles for Fine Woodworking, The Woodworker, and Woodturning Design, making him a leading voice in the world of woodturning. An inspiring project guide for turners already familiar with the basics, Mike Darlow's Woodturning Series: Useful Woodturning Projects will have you woodturning handy items in no time!