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• ALL NEW TURNING PROJECTS W/ RICHARD RAFFAN

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  Experience a rare opportunity to learn from the dean of turning teachers – right from your own workshop. Richard Raffan. In the world of turning, the name alone is proof-positive of the real deal, of razor-sharp precision, and of an aesthetic quality that blends beauty with technique. Raffan is an internationally acclaimed turning teacher; he is known for his gallery-quality production work; and he’s a bestselling author of many books including Turning Toys, Turning Wood, Turning Boxes, Turning Bowls, The Art of Turned Bowls, and The Complete Illustrated Guide to Turning. Now, Raffan turns his attention to All New Turning Projects with Richard Raffan, a collection of woodworking projects you’ll take on with joy and confidence. Raffan has a knack for explaining the complex and sometimes confusing steps in turning in a clear and understandable way. With complete step-by-step instructions and nearly 450 photos and drawings throughout to guide you, All New Turning Projects with Richard Raffan will have you easily making candlesticks, a lamp and shade, sets of plates and bowls, even a turned duck call. But wait, there’s more! Spatulas, book ends, condiment shakers, a nesting box—there’s all kinds of practical household items to turn in no time at all. With each project, the unique beauty of the wood’s grain will shine through, adding depth and character to your home.

• THE COMPLETE ILLUSTRATED G/T SHAPING WOOD (PB)

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  Bird covers all the methods used to shape wood. Making squares, circles, coves, reeds, flutes, bent and laminated curves, edge treatments, and moldings as well as turned and carved shapes. This is a very graphic, step-by-step presentation with numerous visual maps, cross-references and indexes to make the information accessible to the reader. A good reference work for the woodworker.

• HAND APPLIED FINISHES

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  The ins and outs of applying 6 classic finishes by hand: shellac, oil, varnish lacquer, milk paint, and water-based finishes. Jewitt also covers French polishing. Each of the considered finishes are either brushed or wiped on. Included are the basic steps for finishing such as surface prep, filling, coloring, etc. Jewitt is a professional finisher. .

• MODERN PRACTICAL STAIRBUILDING AND HANDRAILING- [LSI]

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