This book is well known for it's friendly and methodical approach to building up a wood turner's skills. The process involves building the turner's confidence through a logical progression of steps. At the heart of the method are the "Laws of Woodturning". These six easily memorized rules provide the fundamentals to guide you through your woodturning projects. 

The current edition of the book has been thoroughly updated and expanded to include step-by-step instructions for 12 projects. Some of the projects include, goblets, bowl, platter, bar stool, lamp, etc.