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Retro, contemporary, Mamas, professional chefs: whatever your dream kitchen, the host of DIY Networks Kitchen Renovations helps it become reality! Paul Ryan offers beautifully doable, affordable ideas for improving this all-important rooms look, style, and function. Even more amazing, three of the projectsentirely new for the bookcan be completed in only 48-hours!
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Turn Simple Twigs into Miniature Wonders! A knife and a little know-how is all you need to turn a twig into nature's earliest riserthe rooster! Woodcarver Chris Lubkemann shows you the deceptively simple techniques you'll need in this expanded version of his original self-published books, 'Carving Twigs and Branches and 'More Carving Twigs and Branches. Inside you'll find: Basic Curling Techniques: for creating roosters, hens, trees, flowers and more Rooster How-to: Instructions for making a simple rooster with an amazing curled tail Tree and Flower How-to: Simple technique for altering patterns to create trees and flowers More BirdsLearn to whittle a heron, roadrunner, pheasant and others Practical UsesPickle forks, salt spoons, letter openers and more There is no end with the artwork you can create with these twig-whittling techniques. Perfect for beginning and experienced whittlers!
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You will enjoy watching old movies more than ever before as Jim Maxwell teaches you how to turn your favorite stars of the silver screen into fun-filled woodcarving projects. Join Jim at the Saturday Matinee as he lays out beginner's instructions of carving newsreel heroes, cartoons and selected short subjects. Next, Jim will take you step-by-step through "Ambush" our B-Western feature with over 150 detailed teaching photos. Following which you'll find carving and painting tips for 11 additional woodcarving projects you won't want to miss. Jim Maxwell draws on his 25+ years as a professional woodcarver to teach you everything you'll need to know in creating handcarved figures full of personality and charm.
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In Woodcarving Country Folk, caricature carver Mike Shipley, author of the popular Woodcarving the Country Bear & His Friends, introduces you to 11 new characters from the countryside of the Ozarks. Easy and fun to carve, Woodcarving Country Folk delivers inspiration and satisfaction whether you're new to carving or have been carving for years.
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The dovetailthe cabinetmaker's joint for making boxes, cabinets, chests, bureaus, and drawersis the subject of this crafter's companion. A hallmark of fine furniture, this reference lays out, in a straightforward and accessible manner, the efficient and effective methods for cutting full, half-blind, and through dovetails by using hand tools. Upon mastering the basics and gaining an understanding of how this workhorse joint performs, this study introduces the many popular router-drive jigs available on the market today, including the Leigh, Kellar, Omni, WoodRat, Incra, Akita, Sears, and Powermatic jigs. With step-by-step photographs and clear instructions to master the secrets to making a dovetail, this manual is an ideal handbook for anyone wanting to master the secrets to making a dovetail.
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"Contemporary Techniques to Carve and Paint in the folk Art Tradition". Chapters focus on all aspects of this art, from selecting the wood to cutting out the head and eyes and painting the decoy. Includes tips on selecting the color palette, blending paints, glazing, and aging. The author is an instructor and judge for the Ward World Champion Wildfowl Carving Competition.
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Includes 15 profiles of today's finest chainsaw craftsman, photos of their commissioned work, and an easy-to-follow, step-by-step project on how to carve your own chair.
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Finishing a basement is one of the most cost effective way to increase the living space of a home. German covers all the facets from moisture control, adding a bathroom, lighting, new walls, and more. The author supplies lots of pro tips as well as innovative design ideas.
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This groundbreaking manual discusses eco-friendly building techniques using straw, adobe, and much much more. More than 1,200 close-up photographs, along with in-depth descriptions, follow the real construction of an alternative house from site selection to the addition of final-touch interior details. Images show every move: how the site is cleared, the basic structure put together, the cob wall sculpted, the bales and cordwood stacked, a living roof created, and more. Most important, the manual conveys real-world challenges and processes, and offers dozens of sidebars with invaluable advice.
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An instruction manual for sculptors, artists, and wood carvers who want to learn the style of carving the European bust. This guide contains step-by-step instructions, detailed sketches, and easy to follow patterns that detail exact cuts.
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Contains complete step-by-step photos, material lists and construction plans for 10 attractive cabinets. Pieces range from large, room dividing wall cabinets to wall mounted display cases. The author is a professional cabinetmaker residing in Ontario, Canada. He is the author of Building Cabinet Doors and Drawers.
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Includes plans, materials lists, tools lists and instructions for 40 projects. Some of these are a bit unusual. For example the Folk Art Fantasy Bench out of concrete, the chair out of rebar, recycled granite curb bench, and a Low Country Joggle Bench. Plus many others.
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A survey of the basics of doors and windows. What to look for when buying, how to frame up for doors and windows, installing, and repair. Includes repairing jalousie windows, broken glass, installing locksets, door closers, weatherstripping, sliding door security, and installing various types of replacement windows.
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This is a fresh take on home work spaces and includes a wide range of designs that suit some unique employment needs-from day-care center to dance studio. The emphasis is on rooms that serve several purposes. The author is a nationally recognized expert in home workplace planning and has designed major facilities for large corporations as well as many home work spaces.
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This is the summation of years of research and practical work, it is the definitive volume on the English craft of traditional wood carving. This book, with 1146 working drawings and photographic illustrations, was originally published in London in 1911. Chapters on how to design, trace and outline projects, incised, pierced, and chip carving, carving in the round, Gothic carving, various styles of ornament, and projects. This is a must for any woodcarver.
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Advice you can use on all the stationary machines used in a woodshop. Machines make woodworking more efficient, but to perform at their peak they need to be tuned up and maintained. In these articles, expert woodworkers offer advice on set-up, choosing blades, bits, and cutters, and building jigs. This book covers all of the stationary machines used in a woodshop, including tablesaws, bandsaws, jointers, planers, shapers, and drill presses. Sections include: # Choosing machines # Machine tune up # Selecting blades # Milling stock square # Restoring used machines # Taming shop noise # Protecting surfaces
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The Practical Guide to Designing and Building Your Dream Shop. To a woodworker, there is nothing more personal than the workshop. With the expert advice of professional woodworker and author Sandor Nagyszalanczy, you'll make the right choices to fit your space and budget. Detailed illustrations and useful tips help you handle every job, from insulating walls and organizing storage to installing dust collection.
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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.