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Glen D. Huey pieces are instantly recognizable in large part because of his signature finishes; they make Glen's work stand out in any room. Now, you can achieve the same eye-catching finish with step-by-step instruction from Glen. Whether you work with figured woods such as tiger maple or flame birch, or you use traditional hardwoods such as cherry, walnut or mahogany, this DVD shows you everything you need to make your finishes pop! Make Your Finishes Pop! Make Your Finishes Pop! More than 40 minutes of step-by-step instruction Easy, repeatable results Understand aniline dyes Add depth to your finish with boiled linseed oil Discover shellac secrets Use glaze to add age Glen D. Huey is a senior editor of Popular Woodworking and Woodworking Magazine. He's been a professional furniture maker for more than 15 years and has been working for Popular Woodworking for 14 of them. Glen's projects have been featured in numerous magazines, books and newspapers.
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Master joinery techniques and craft a future heirloom. In about 80 minutes Shaker Chimney Cupboard provides you with a complete overview of what it takes to build a classic piece that offers ample storage on a small footprint. Expert woodworker and art director at Fine Woodworking Michael Pekovich walks you through cutting the case joinery to applying paste wax like a pro in this DVD that includes a FREE SketchUp Plan. Refine your woodworking skills. This project shows you how to highlight the beautifully figured wood in the door panels, cut half-blind dovetails and decorative angled feet, construct asymmetrical drawers, match the grain on drawers perfectly, tackle tricky glue-ups, and more. Learn how to make custom drawer pulls. Discover options for making the custom knobs that lend authenticity to this classic piece. First, Michael shows how to turn and shape them from scratch on a lathe. Then, for those without a lathe, he shares his techniques for refining the shape and size of store-bought pulls for a subtle but unmistakable improvement. Tips for a beautiful hand-rubbed finish. Learn Michaels trade secrets for a durable finish that brings out the beauty of the wood. Now you can build a fabulous cupboard that fits any room of your house and learn plenty of insider tips for improving everything you build.
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This ShopClass is comprised of our series of 12 lessons in the basics of using SketchUp (a free 3D-modeling program from Google). These video lessons take you step by step from setting up the software to gathering information from your finished model. So you'll head to the shop with all the information you need to build any project with confidence. You'll know the exact sizes of every part, and how the parts go together before you ever cut any wood! 2 Hours of Expert 3D Computer Modeling Instruction Learn at Your Own Pace Build on Screen Before You Head to the Shop Learn the Basics of Google SketchUp Master the Skills You Need Techniques for Quick Designs Set Up SketchUp for Efficiency & Accuracy About the Presenter: Robert W. Lang is the executive editor of Popular Woodworking Magazine, and the author of several books on furniture styles and design. With more than 30 years experience designing and building furniture and in CAD and computer illustration, Bob brings a practical style to teaching 3D modeling with Google SketchUp.
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Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guides" have long been known as the standard of excellence for woodworking reference books. This is your chance to have a huge resource written by the experts, right at your fingertips on CD. Using Woodworking Tools. 281 pages by Lonnie Bird Working with wood Outfitting the shop Benches and damps Gluing and assembly Measuring and marking tools Handsaws and chisels Planes and planing Files and rasps Sharpening hand tools The table saw Jointer and planer The bandsaw The shaper The router table Drilling and mortising tools Finishing. 295 pages by Jeff Jewitt The finishing environment Tools for surface preparation Finishing tools Preparing flat surfaces Preparation of curved and complex surfaces Fixing defects Stain basics and application Glazes, padding stains, and bleaches Controlling odor Filling pores Sealers Choosing a finish Reactive finishes Evaporative finishes Water-based finishes Rubbing out finishes Sharpening. 217 pages by Thomas Lie-Nielsen Steel Abrasives Machines for sharpening Sharpening kits Jigs and fixgtures Gauges and knives Planes Chisels Spokeshaves and beading tools Scrapes Drills Handsaws Axes and adzes Carving tools Turning tools Power tools CD System Requirements: Windows®: Microsoft® Windows XP, Vista or 7; Pentium® 3 (Pentium 4 recommended); 512MB RAM; DVD-ROM drive; 800x600 minimum screen resolution (1024x768 recommended); 342 MB of available hard drive space requiredApple®: Mac OSX® 10.4 or higher; PowerPC G4 (Intel recommended); 256MB RAM (512MB or greater recommended); DVD-ROM drive; 800x600 minimum screen resolution (1024x768 recommended); 620 MB of available hard drive space required
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This DVD is a must for first time builders and a great source of reference for those already building steel string guitars. The DVD has more than 1400 photos and over 3 1/2 hours of step by step audio instruction that will demystify the art of steel string guitar building. It will save you time and money and pay for itself many times over as you embark on the rewarding journey of building your own steel string guitar.
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If you take a good look inside a few houses, you'll find all types of drawers -- each with its own style and functionality. There are dozens of ways to build drawers too -- all requiring their own special strategies and techniques. In this new DVD on Building Drawers, master woodworker Andy Rae shows you precisely how to build a wide range of attractive, sturdy drawers that will work flawlessly for years. If you're a cabinetmaker -- or aspire to be -- this DVD will be a valuable reference tool, since building drawers is such an essential part of creating cabinets that will look great and work properly. If you're a trim carpenter who builds cabinets or built-ins, you'll find the clear, step-by-step demonstrations on this DVD will be a great help on the job. Whether you're building cabinet drawers in a kitchen, bath, built-in or stand-alone furniture, you'll get all the expert advice you need to handle every project with confidence. From the most basic drawers to those joined by elegant hand-cut dovetails, it's all here for you to see -- brought to you by the consummate professional.