In this comprehensive reference book, Fred Holder introduces the novice or beginner woodturner to the various options available for mounting wood for turning on the lathe. It is also an invaluable point of reference for more experienced woodturners and, indeed, for any woodworkers who occasionally turn pieces of wood to fit into their current projects. The author starts the book with an introduction to chucking, explaining why the method of holding the work for a particular project os so important. There is a brief history of the development of the lathe, and then detailed coverage of: Jam fit chucks; Glue chucks; Screw chucks; Cup chucks; Pin chucks; Jacob chucks; Collet chucks; Machinist-type movable-jaw chucks; Modern four jaw scroll chucks; Vacuum chucks; Eccentric turning; Other forms of chucking; Suppliers of woodturning tools