Books and Videos by
Ernie Conover

Ernie Conover is author of nine published books, countless articles and a host of videos on YouTube and as published DVD's. His YouTube Videos can be seen at our YouTube Channel. His books that are in print are offered below. They can be autographed and our discounted prices are competitive with online pricing. 

Books


The Lathe Book 3rd Edition $29.95

by Ernie Conover
 

The Lathe Book 3rd Edition by Ernie Conover

     

Completely revised and updated, The Lathe Book, 3rd Edition is the definitive guide to this essential turning machine written by woodturning author, teacher, and lathe designer Ernie Conover. In the 17 years since the 2nd edition came out, there have been tremendous advances in lathes, accessories, and sharpening equipment. Conover brings this classic reference book up-to-date, incorporating the many recent innovations in the lathe and its accessories.

  • Introduces the novice or professional woodturner to the expanded range of lathes now available, including invaluable information on choosing a lathe.
  • Features many new chucks for holding work, as well as ones you can build yourself. 
  • Offers comprehensive advice on selecting turning tools, including carbide-insert tools.
  • Outlines the groundbreaking developments in sharpening equipment with jig settings to make your tools preform to the their full potential.
  • Inclusive Safety Chapter with special emphasis on the importance of eye and hearing protection. Also covers equipment and practices that will keep you and all other persons in your shop safe.
  • Completely updated Accessories Chapter which photoessays on Hollow Form apparatus and cone separation equipment (cut multiple bowls from one blank). 
  • Entire chapter devoted to lathe maintenance including bearing replacement.

     

    Turn a Bowl $19.95

    with Ernie Conover

    Our Discounted Price $15.95

    Turn a Bowl with Ernie Conover

    Get great bowl-turning results the first time around.

    Making a bowl may look daunting, but with the expert guidance of veteran teacher Ernie Conover, you can create a beautiful bowl even if your experience is limited. Step-by-step photo essays show every part of the process. Detailed drawings show how to sharpen tools and make the correct cuts. Includes information on how to find wood, prepare bowl blanks, and correctly chuck them.

    "Ernie Conover's real gift is that he can express in words what most woodturners cannot. His book will guide you past the pitfalls that can trap a turner. I highly recommend this book for novice and advanced turners alike." —Rude Osolnik -- Rude Osolnik


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    Back by popular demand our heavy canvas apron has our logo embroidered on the bib. Rugged constructions protects your cloths and keeps the chips out of your pockets. One size fits most adults.

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