Woodturning: A Fresh Approach By Robert Chapman. This is a book that no serious woodturner will want to be without. It concentrates on the quality of turning designs, while retaining the element of sheer enjoyment that is the heart of the craft. The introductory chapters cover all aspects of woodturning that novice and intermediate turners need to learn. The work is lavishly illustrated, enabling intermediate and experienced turners to follow the projects without continuous reference to the detailed information in the text.