Lobby Dosser wrote:

Again, try Fred's book before you buy. Here's Fred's site:

www.fholder.com/Woodturning/woodturn.htm

LD


Finally got web access back. Fred's book is:

A Guide to Work-Holding on the Lathe

Here's the description at Amazon:

With so many options for mounting wood on the lathe, woodworkers are
always seeking information on where the differences lie, what the top
techniques are, and how to choose the best type for their particular
project. Finally, here are all the answers, presented in full detail with
illustrated descriptions of the many different types of available chucks,
including jam fit chucks, glue chucks, screw chucks, and more. There’s
also an illuminating explanation of why the method of holding the work is
so important and a brief history of the lathe. Discussions on eccentric
turning methods and other forms of chucking round out this comprehensive
reference.

Fred does sell the book at his site, but you have to go through a pdf
file to get to it.