When it comes to turning, there is no greater master to learn from than Richard Raffan. Here in Turning Boxes, Raffan reveals the tricks you need to know when turning boxes, from the cutting and seasoning of the wood to finishing the piece. The book begins with basic design considerations and the tools and equipment you need to get started. Raffan then gives you detailed instructions for turning each part of the box, as well as variations you can make. Each chapter includes several step-by-step photo essays to lead you through the process. The book also features a wide variety of Raffan's own work that you will find truly inspiring. Improved with color photography and more accessible design, this book is the revised and updated version of the popular Turning Boxes with Richard Raffan. It remains the only full-length book on box-turning.