You've purchased a lathe, there's some stock at arm's length, and you're ready to spin some wood. What to make? What are the classic "go-to" projects that every woodturner should know how to make -- either for themselves or as gifts? With over twenty projects, 'The Essential Woodturner' provides the projects and essential techniques that every woodturner needs to know. Ranging from pepper mills, bottle stoppers, and pens to mallets, rolling pins, and duck calls, the projects in 'The Essential Woodturner' are the ideal map for anyone looking for fun projects that will build their confidence and expand their talents. With helpful drawings, step-by-step photos, and expert guidance, each project can be successfully completed in a few hours or a couple of days.