Ornamental Turning Center - Ornamental Turnery: Frank Knox Waxes Eloquent

Frank M. Knox was a dedicated ornamental turner who wrote a very nice book about the subject. His 1986 work Ornamental Turnery (see the Bibliography for more information) is now out of print, but copies may be found at used book stores or OT auctions. The book contains a step-by-step procedure for doing some basic OT work, and includes much interesting information and pictures. I have reproduced some of the text from the book here -- not all of it, just a small sampling of what Mr. Knox shares in his book. I recommend that you try and find a copy of the book to read further and to get the benefit of the illustrations.

Articles from the book reproduced here include:

Ornamental Turnery: An Introduction
Ornamental Turnery Comes of Age
The Ornamental Turning Lathe
Ornamental Turnery Today


Home What's New Want Ads Articles Search This Site Send Feedback Woodturning OT AAW-Seattle OTI SOT CD Other Sites About This Site	Ornamental Turnery: Frank Knox Waxes Eloquent Frank M. Knox was a dedicated ornamental turner who wrote a very nice book about the subject. His 1986 work Ornamental Turnery (see the Bibliography for more information) is now out of print, but copies may be found at used book stores or OT auctions. The book contains a step-by-step procedure for doing some basic OT work, and includes much interesting information and pictures. I have reproduced some of the text from the book here -- not all of it, just a small sampling of what Mr. Knox shares in his book. I recommend that you try and find a copy of the book to read further and to get the benefit of the illustrations. Articles from the book reproduced here include: Ornamental Turnery: An Introduction Ornamental Turnery Comes of Age The Ornamental Turning Lathe Ornamental Turnery Today
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