Furniture makers depend on spindle turning for their exacting work on table legs, chair legs, and other repetitive tasks. For both practical and creative reasons, you'll want to try all these projects to improve your technique and reward your efforts. Some show the best ways to turn component parts for furniture, with valuable do's and don'ts. Others take you through complete projects that feature fine-wood tool handles, a wooden letter opener, stunning writing pens, and four-poster bedposts. With every project you get cutouts and close-ups, tips on getting the most from tools and equipment, and full-color photos of the finished work.