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Now you can acquire the satisfying skill of carving wood. In this tape you'll discover the basics of woodcarving, see how to carve an 18th-century scallop shell and gain an understanding of the production techniques of that era. Learn about: - designing for letter carving - selecting and sharpening carving tools - carving roman and italic letters - relief carving - outlining - molding (bordering) - backgrounding - modeling and contouring - defining the wings - carving the convex and concave rays - finishing the shell
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"The White - Cooper's Craft in 1850". Filmed in historic Richmond Town, Staten Island, NY, this fascinating 23 minute film details how wooden buckets were made - from start to finish - back in 1850. In the "story", the local cooper teaches his 13-year-old apprentice about the tools and the steps required to make the bucket. Science and math concepts are illustrated with still and animated drawings.
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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 have ever wondered if there is an easy way to learn how to make half-blind dovetails using one of the many dovetailing jigs on the market, this video is for you. Learn about various jigs available, types of bits and accessories. You will see many different jigs set up and used and you will see incorrectly cut dovetails and learn the techniques for correcting them. Dr.Cliffe gives you the rules and guidelines for successful routing of half-blind dovetails.
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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.