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• TRADITIONAL BOX PROJECTS

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  Inspired by Shaker, Arts & Crafts, and other popular styles, here's a new book of Traditional Box Projects that will appeal to a wide range of woodworkers. It's not a book full of exacting reproductions for master craftsmen only -- but more of a detailed guide to creating attainable interpretations of the most beautiful and enduring box designs. Although most of the boxes are easy to build, there is a range of complexity to the projects you'll find -- with a few challenging projects that will test your skills. Here are just a few of the projects you'll discover. Shaker lap box Fumed oak humidor Glass-tipped display case Jewelry box with dovetailed drawers By presenting each project with step-by-step instructions -- and detailed photos -- author Strother Purdy gives you all the advice you need to build these durable, functional boxes with precision. And he shares lots of inside secrets on how to add the final aesthetic touches to each piece. You'll also discover some tried and true tips on how to avoid common pitfalls -- plus some very creative alternative design and construction options. If you've always wanted to try your hand at building these classic wooden boxes, here's a user-friendly guide that will walk you through a range of satisfying projects. And the next time you're searching for a unique gift, you can share a little part of yourself with one of these beautiful boxes.

• THE NEW CITY HOMES: SMART DESIGN FOR METRO LIVING

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  Full of innovative ideas for creating a comfortable, well crafted city home. The author represents a broad range of styles from lofts, apartments, and townhouses. 25 houses are profiled from the major metro areas of North America. All of the design solutions can be applied to various residential situations, not just urban areas. The author has over 20 years in the field of editorial work for major publications such as the NY Times Magazine, Los Angeles Times, and San Francisco Herald/Examiner and others.

• DUMP TRUCK

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  Ages four to eight. Working steering mechanism and dump box. Petal-powered. Traceable pieces. 4 feet long by 2 feet wide.

• UPHOLSTERY: COMPLETE COURSE (REVISED)

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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

• THE NATURE AND AESTHETICS OF DESIGN

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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%.

• OUTDOOR LIVING IDEA BOOK

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  One of the hottest trends in home design is the creation of outdoor rooms—all 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.