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• BUILD AN ELECTRIC GUITAR WITH ROBERT O'BRIEN - DVD

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  This DVD is a must for first time builders and a great source of reference for those already building electric guitars. The DVD has more than 2000 photos and over 2 hours of step by step audio instruction that will demystify the art of electric 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 electric guitar. Robert O'Brien uses a slideshow and audio format that makes it easy for anyone to build a standard electric guitar with a traditional body size and shape. Order your copy today!

• WOODCARVING #2: LETTER CARVING - DVD

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  This dvd is 1 1/2 hours long and teaches the fundamentals of incising letters. Chris taught me to do this and it was easier than I thought. Logically broken down to manageable steps Chris takes the viewer to success. Intended to teach the furniture maker how to carve it will also help the seasoned carver to learn some of Chris's techniques.

• HAND-CUT MORTISE AND TENON - DVD

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  Subtitle: “Bench-side instruction on hand cutting the mortise and tenon and the through wedged tenon joints. Rob tackles the traditional mortise and tenon joint, covering the basics from the necessary tools to stock prepartation and layout, to proper techniques for sawing, chopping and fitting this useful joint. He finishes up with a demonstration of the decorative through wedge tenon, to add an elegant detail to any finished piece.

• FWW: VIDEO WORKSHOP SERIES #1 MISSION BED

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  Geared for beginners and intermediate woodworkers, this 50-minute video features our Fine Woodworking experts, teaching basics and guiding you through the process of making a Mission Style Bed. While this project is in the traditional Arts and Crafts style, it involves fundamentals that apply to building a bed of any design, simple or elaborate. More than show and tell, this video expands your know-how and includes: step-by-step instructions, three techniques for machine-cut mortise-and-tenon joinery, shop tips, and lumber-buying strategies that save money. DVD with Google SketchUp digital plan.

• MASSACHUSETTS HIGH CHEST OF DRAWERS - DVD

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  Features 2 DVDs including a full set of Plans, a Materials Listing and more! Begin with shaping graceful Cabriole Legs, build and assemble the Upper and Lower Case units, construct the drawers with a "Step by Step" guide to hand-cut dovetail joinery, install shop-made moldings, and finish with aniline dye stain, shellac and glaze.

• FWW: VIDEO WORKSHOP SERIES #7 GARDEN BENCH

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  Design outdoor furniture to weather well. How to Build a Garden Bench opens with furniture maker Hank Gilpin offering seasoned advice on designing pieces to withstand the elements and age gracefully. Then, woodworker Matt Kenney guides you step by step through the process of constructing this gorgeous garden bench on this DVD, that includes a Bonus SketchUp Plan. Advance your joinery skills. Working on this project, you’ll learn how to make tight-fitting mortise-and-tenon joints that are key to sturdy outdoor furniture – a technique you can put to good use on future projects. Plus, you get an experienced woodworker’s take on the subtle art of shaping the curved elements that define this piece. Expert tips to work smarter and faster. Save time as you discover simple methods for turning out lightening-fast mortises, two great ways to tenon, and tips for no-fuss, no-muss gluing up. As you build this artfully designed bench, you’ll also increase your know-how and advance your skills. Order your How to Build a Garden Bench DVD now. About the authors Matt Kenney – Watertown, Connecticut A teacher of philosophy before he started working as an editor at Fine Woodworking, Matt Kenney started building furniture as a hobby. His first big project was a crib for his daughter constructed on a 2 ft. by 10 ft. apartment balcony. Then Matt met Joe Mazurek, a professional furniture maker in Camden, SC., who, according to Matt, “taught me almost everything I know about the craft.” Hank Gilpin – a Connecticut native Hank Gilpin has been designing and building fine art furniture for 30 years. A graduate of Boston University with a degree in photojournalism, he served in Vietnam as an army photographer. He was introduced to woodworking by Tage Frid at the Rhode Island School of Design. Hank is best known for the traditional, sturdy benches he builds in his home shop – a converted church.