When I think of Bonnie Klein I think of her colorful chatterwork tops, which have appeared in books and the covers of magazines for some time. Truth would have it, she is a woman of considerable accomplishment besides the tops, and all of her woodwork is done to a fine standard. Even though it is of the 'fun' category instead of the serious work that most of us tend to read about more than we actually make.
I'm not sure why the publisher decided to refer to these projects as 'classic.' These objects are meant for use, whether they are tops, carrot pens, whistles, or a honey dipper. They are wonderful examples of craft, but they are the furthest thing from classic design - actually a breath of fresh air with a lot of color and cheerfulness. Many would make great presents, especially for children.
This isn't a beginner's book, although it isn't extreme in its requirements. You do need to be comfortable with the standard turning chisels and be willing to purchase a chatter tool. The pictures are good, but Klein assumes that you can produce these shapes with a minimum of fuss - or are willing to put some energy into using the projects as intended, to push your skills a bit. And that's how you gain the ability to go even further. Classic Woodturning Projects with Bonnie Klein: 12 Skill-Building Designs
klein is famous for her tops. it seems as though she wants to keep her 'know-how' secret. the pictures show you the steps, the descriptions vaguely tell you what to do - i didn't need to spend $15 to tell me the obvious. this was a lazy attempt to publish a book. you are better served to go to the internet and find countless projects for free that have detailed measurements and specifications. this book is headed for the woodturner's club library to be seldom used. - Woodturning - Wood Turning'
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