Archie Seldon Milton

Archie Seldon Milton was an American author born in 1887. He is credited by the Library of Congress as the author of A Course in Wood Turning, first published in Milwaukee by The Bruce Publishing Company in 1919, with Otto K. Wohlers listed as joint author.

The book grew out of problems the writers gave to high school pupils and was organized as a practical teaching text. In its preface, it explains that the lessons were arranged in logical sequence, with emphasis on proper tool use, step-by-step exercises, and designs that could help students build confidence while learning the principles of woodturning.

Although not much biographical information appears to be readily available online, Milton's surviving work suggests a teacherly, hands-on approach. A Course in Wood Turning has remained accessible through major library and public-domain collections, which hints at its lasting value for readers interested in traditional woodworking and craft education.