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Green building -- smart building -- begins with Building Better Homes. Used by thousands of builders, architects, remodelers, and subcontractors, Building Better Homes shows you how to apply the latest in green building science ideas to residential construction. Using a whole house systems approach, learn how to design and build high-performance houses that are healthier and more comfortable, more durable and energy efficient, and more affordable to own. Building Better Homes also presents hundreds of real-world ways to prevent the most common construction errors. The program follows the construction process step-by-step, with photos of construction details, technical animations, and hours of interactive construction content. Web links and other resources help you stay up-to-date on the latest advances in green building science and the industry. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- System Requirements Windows® Microsoft® Windows 2000, XP or Vista Pentium® 3 or faster 512MB RAM (1GB recommended) DVD-ROM drive 1024 x 768 screen resolution or higher QuickTime 7 player (installer included on disc) Adobe Reader 8.0 (installer included) Apple® Mac OSX® (any version) PowerPC G3 or faster 512MB RAM (1GB recommended) DVD-ROM drive 1024 x 768 screen resolution or higher This DVD-ROM disk will not play on stand-alone DVD players.
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Discover dozens of ways that the router can be used to increase your productivity -- and creativity -- in the shop. In this video, you'll learn basic router joinery and how to rout the subtle shapes necessary to create a handsome hand mirror (plans for the hand mirror are in the accompanying booklet). Learn about: - making spline edge joints in boards with the router - routing mortises and tenons that fit - routing sliding dovetail mortises and tenons - a variety of jigs for the router - cutting to a pattern, tapers, roundovers, under-cuts, decorative covers and routed cavities
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Subtitle: Bench-side instruction on sharpening and using hand planes. A clear presentation of hand planing basics focusing on four tools -- the No. 4 1/2 Smooth Plane, the No. 60 1/2 Low Angle Adjustable Mouth Block Plane, the No. 8 Jointer and the No. 60 1/2R Rabbet Block Plane. Includes a demonstration of reliable sharpening techniques.
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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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Discover the simple techniques of pyrography as you stand alongside one of today's finest woodburning artists, Sue Walters. Ideal for the beginner, or for any woodburners looking to improve their skills, Pyrography Workshop with Sue Walters is like having a private tutoring session. In addition to learning all of the basics of woodburning, you also will receive 10 detailed lessons that culminate in the completion of a stunning hawk project. Inside this 2-DVD set, you will find a 16 page color booklet that includes two patterns for the hawk project, a photo of the finished piece, and an invaluable set of reference photos illustrating more than 60 textures created with just four pyrography tips. Pyrography Workshop with Sue Walters has everything you need to start woodburning like a pro!
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A master woodworker covers the essential techniques. Nothing completes a woodworking project like a beautiful, durable finish. In this tape, expert cabinetmaker Frank Klausz shows you how to choose the right finish and how to apply it. Learn about: - preparing the surface - sharpening a scraper - sanding - stripping - applying a tung-oil finish - completing the finish - oiling intricate pieces - staining - spray lacquering - varnishing - French polishing