Spend Less and Have More Fun Turning To enjoy woodturning, you don't have to spend a lot of money. You don't need a lot of space or a lot of wood, and you can make and modify your own turning equipment from easily found or low-cost items. And, now, thanks to author and teacher Ernie Conover, you can discover all the practical and savvy knowledge you need to affordably set up a workshop and enjoy woodturning on a budget. With The Frugal Woodturner, you'll learn how to: - Choose the right lathe - Find good tools without breaking the bank - Be smart about sharpening - Set up a shop on three different budgets - Make your own finishes and varnish - Use greenwood, firewood, and discarded lumber Best of all, by being a frugal woodturner and crafting your own tools and equipment, you'll get a deeper understanding of-and have as much fun as-the process of turning itself.