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This book will help you identify good spots for built-ins and space-conserving structures that add value and interest to a room. You'll discover innovative ideas for transforming niches, closets, and hitherto hidden spaces into functional, personality-filled places. And you'll pick up practical information to use in implementing these ideas. Make your house more efficient, more convenient, more distinctive, and more enjoyable!
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The difference between a good toy and a great one is the ability to entertain and instruct a child at the same time. Neufeld is a woodworker with a graduate degree in Curriculum/Instructional Materials. Here he combines his skills to show which toys are most effective for early childhood education and he supplys the step by step instructions and plans to make them. Nine projects are included.
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To complement the dining set we designed the Mission Buffet. There is a great deal of storage behind each of the doors, which has a single glass shelf on each side. The six drawers have half blind dovetails and the small center door has an oak inlay in the center. This has proven to be one of our more popular designs and is easily constructed from white oak solid material and a sheet of 1/4" & 3/4" oak plywood. Size: 44 high by 52" wide and 19 1/2" wide. Skill level Intermediate.
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Size 69" high by 43" wide and 24" deep. Detailed instructions. Material list and cutting list. Will accommodate most 32" TV's. Bottom drawers can be used for video tapes, CD's, blankets, etc. Intermediate level.
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This is a reflection of the Prairie style flat top clock that Stickley made so famous. The construction is white oak and the mouldings are available at local s uppliers. A source of supply is detailed for the movement and dial face. 80"H x 26"W x 15"D Intermediate.
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This is a great reference manual for innovative ideas ranging from libraries to clever storage in nooks and crannies. More than 250 ideas from leading designers and architects show the wide range of possibilities for creating a room that functions well and looks great.
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One of the hottest trends in home design is the creation of outdoor roomsall the comfort of the family room, kitchen, and dining room in an al fresco setting. Provides ideas for cooking and dining areas, patios/ terraces for entertaining, relaxing porches and spas, plus ideas on outdoor décor.
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Resource for beginners, intermediate and advanced burners wishing to improve their skills. Includes reference chapter on tools and sources, tips, tricks, techniques and step-by-step projects.
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Legs include quadralinear construction which consists of four quarter sawn oak boards mitered and then glued. This displays the oak's ray flake to best advantage. The plan offers three different leg construction methods. Cutting list and material list included. Full detailed instructions. Beginner intermediate level. 40"H by 36"W by 42"D.
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Peter Shapiro supervises the woodworking facility at the J.Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles. He also produces workbenches, over 800, under Acorn Design Trademark. This bench is 24"W X 79"L X 34.5" H. Includes a full width end vise and double row of dogholes. The vises are supported with steel guide rods. Beginner level.
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This is a basic book for Hudson River Gothic architecture of the middle Victorian period. It contains detailed house plans, illustrations of specific buildings, and full text on style, decoration, furnishing, and housing. This is one of the most influential American architecture books. Originally published in 1850. 321 figures, 33 architectural designs.
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"Walls, Fences, Paths, Patios, Benches, Chairs & More". Includes design, technical considerations, tools and materials. Also drawings, patterns, photos, everything to make your project a success. Over 30 garden seating ideas alone.
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This is a mammoth resource for weekend crafting. 150 classic projects. Included is an introductory section for beginners that explains choosing wood, gluing, patterns, and finishing. Projects include kids toys, puzzles, doll accessories, boxes, shelves, clocks, trellises, whirligigs, and many, many more.
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This book, reprinted from the original 1941 edition, is an important contribution to the history of Southern ironwork. Deas concerns himself with the period from the 1750's through the 1830's. There is a wealth of illus. for the blacksmith and designer. Most pieces are traced to their earlier sources and then discussed in relation to the influence they may have exerted on later pieces.
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Kimball leads the homeowner through a remodel job from contracting and designing to choosing materials and fixtures. There are options for all budgets and comparisons between all common kitchen materials. Kimball is an experienced kitchen contractor and this is an invaluable guide to the whole process. In addition to Kimball there is input from more than two dozen kitchen consultants from around the country.
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The companion to "The Nature and Art of Workmanship" this is a highly recommended book. Pye investigates form and function. Are they related? Does form ever follow function? Pye wrote a penetrating, lucid work that should be read by anyone working in the crafts. It is a basic theory of design and design is virtually everywhere and impacts our lives constantly. REGULAR $19.95 OUR PRICE $15.95. You save 20%.
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This will appeal to every dad and grandfather that ever wanted to make a toy. These trucks are simply wonderful toys; functional as toys without being crude. They are toys that every woodworker would be proud to make and every child would want to have. There are 12 projects including a dump truck, cement truck, a grader, loader, a forklift and a Monster truck. Each project includes step by step instructions and photos.
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Syfert provides 10 enjoyable projects that incorporate beautiful, multi-colored laminations. The projects vary from straightforward to intricate. Each is accompanied by complete step-by-step instructions and numerous photos. Included are clocks, puzzles, piggy bank, basket weave box, and more.
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This handsome cabinet stores 21 bottles of wine and can be made with domestic hardwoods. Size: 32 high by 31 wide and 19 deep. Skill level: Intermediate.
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Inventive and unique, this dynamic collection of woodworking projects teaches the basic skills needed to make exciting, action-packed toys. From rapid-fire nickel launchers and ball-and-socket robots to a monkey-toss gumball machine, each project includes a color photograph, a tools and materials list, a full diagram, woodworking plans, and instructions for using the finished product. Covering all the methods necessary for creationselecting wood, drilling and shaping, making wheels and axles, and decorationthese constructions are simple enough for children and parents to complete together, all in an afternoons time.
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Covers the structure of wood, seasoning, preservative treatment, veneers, plywoods, adhesives, timber fastenings, shipping containers, mechanical and physical properties, and the commercial timbers of Canada.
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This dresser complements our Mission Bed & Nightstand so that you can complete an entire bedroom in the Mission Style. Our plan details the half-blind dovetails but they also show a pinned method, which is quite easy to assemble. The top and the doors have locking keys, which we detail in the instructions. Size: 36 high by 73 wide and 20 deep. Skill level Beginner/ Intermediate.
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This is a classic account of Sturt's life as a wheelwright in the late 19th century. It offers a unique glimpse into the working lives of craftsmen in a world since banished by technology. The wheelwrights shop where he entered business had been operating for 2 centuries; this chronicle, first published in 1923, is a poignant record of that tradition, written as it was passing into history.
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This book presents lively, step-by-step tutelage on building all types of temporary and long-term accommodations from both natural and man-made materials. Originally published in 1914, this practical classic is an essential guide for todays modern homesteader.
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In seven simple steps, the clear, complete directions in this book and companion DVD give you everything you need to create a customized concrete countertop that's functional and attractive. If building a concrete countertop doesn't strike you as a traditional home improvement project, you're right. But the detailed advice and step-by-step illustrations in the book, plus valuable demonstrations on the DVD, will help you create a flawless countertop in just two weeks -- all with basic tools and materials. For a fraction of the price you'd pay for granite, marble or any artificial material like Corian, you can make a beautiful concrete countertop to suit any décor. And by taking a complicated process and making it so utterly simple, best-selling author Fu-Tung Cheng makes your job enjoyable, affordable and rewarding.
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Nightstand size 26" high by 27" wide and 18" deep Head board size 50"high foot board 30" high. The bed is for a queen but can be modified to fit a king. This is a beginner level project and includes detailed instructions, cutting list and bill of material.
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Twelve puzzles of four different basic types are described in this guide, along with the tools and techniques needed to make them. There is expert advice on the woods, glues and finishes that will give the best results. These puzzles are beautiful and intriguing objects in their own right, and offer woodworkers a delightful means of sharpening their skills and astonishing their friends.
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This is the Cutler roll top desk. Abner Cutler was the first American to patent the roll top desk. 14 pages includes details for jigs and fixtures for building the tambour. 49" H X 51 1/2 W X 30"D 36" x 48" CAD format plans with instructions and photos.
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More than 27 woodworking projects to help the homeowner make the most of their space. Chapters cover each room individually: basement, laundry room, closets, kitchen, garage/workshop, bathroom, bedroom and kids rooms. Proulx provides basic plans ideal for beginning woodworkers. REGULAR $24.99 OUR PRICE $21.95. You save 12%.
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This state-of-the-art woodburning guide introduces both traditional methods and todays techniques using electrically heated engraving tools and hot-wire tools. Every area of the craft comes with clear instructions: where to find designs, what tools and equipment to make or buy, and how to construct your own wire-point instruments, as well as how to produce lifelike textures, master the art of shading, select the proper color, enhance wood-turned objects, and protect finishes.
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The is the first book on coopering by a cooper. Mr Kilby comes from a family of coopers and was apprenticed to the trade, served in it, and finally abandoned it for teaching. The book is partly autobiographical and deals with with materials, tools, and techniques and discusses the roles of the white cooper, the dry cooper, and the various kinds of wet cooper. The 2nd section deals with the social history of the trade from the earliest times to the 20th century. Originally published in London. in 1971.
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Colonel Boustead began his career by deserting as a midshipman from the Royal Navy in 1915 in order to serve with the South African Scottish in France. In his long military career he fought against the Red Army in Russia, worked with Orde Wingate and Emperor Haile Selassie during the Ethiopian Campaign of WWII, assulted Everest with the Shipton expedition, won the Army Lightweight boxing championship, and served in Sudan for many years as a district officer. This is a wonderful autobiography of a bygone era.
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Brought to you by two tiling experts -- each with over 20 years as working professionals -- this all-encompassing manual delivers everything you need to handle any tiling job from start to finish. The authors even point out several types of tiling projects -- with potentially costly repercussions -- that are best left for the professionals. Loaded with color photographs and detailed instructions in clear, precise language, Tiling Complete makes it a breeze to get the job done right -- even if you're a novice.
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"This massive compilation of facts, skills, techniques, designs, and insider advice tells you everything...Set up your own workshop with just a few tools, ..Its practically enough information to make you a professional upholsterer" Decorating Country Style
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The best woodworking projects from recent Taunton books. Presents 22 easy-to-build furnishings in a variety of styles. These projects will appeal to beginners in their simplicity. Provides step-by-step instructions, cut lists, and working drawings. Published at $21.95. Special $17.95.
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Now wood burners, carvers, scrollers, and artists can adorn their finished work with custom Celtic designs. With more than 200 original patterns and clear, expert instruction, this book unravels the secret to creating Celtic knot work and its beautiful twists, braids and textures. More than a pattern book, artists of all skill levels, working in any medium, can learn how to create their very own stunning Celtic art.