Archie Seldon Milton

Archie Seldon Milton was an American author remembered for A Course in Wood Turning, a detailed instructional book published in 1919 with Otto K. Wohlers. The book was issued by The Bruce Publishing Company and was designed as a practical guide to woodturning, with lessons, exercises, and demonstrations meant for classroom and workshop use.

Library of Congress cataloging identifies him as Archie Seldon Milton, 1887-, and public records indexed by Find a Grave list his life dates as January 29, 1887 to March 8, 1969. Beyond those basics, I could not confirm many biographical details from reliable sources, so it is safest to remember him mainly through the enduring craft manual that carries his name.

What makes Milton notable today is the staying power of that book: it continues to be preserved, reprinted, and read by people interested in traditional woodworking. Even with only a small public record surviving, his writing still reflects a hands-on, teaching-first approach that keeps the subject approachable.