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Three projects, each incorporating new skills and techniques, are structured to guide you through the basics of flower carving. Includes reference photos, full-size patterns and step-by-step demonstrations for the morning glory, the hibiscus and the rose.
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This book shows the reader how to carve each of the 12 Santas presented in two different ways: as "standing" Santas and as "shelf-sitting" Santas. The first part of the book covers the basics of carving Santas. The author includes information on the carving and painting techniques, such as wood choice, basic cuts, carving tools, basic painting supplies and finishing materials. The second part of the book focuses on how to carve the Santas. Readers have two options. They can carve either a standing Santa or a shelf-sitting Santa. Each standing Santa is approximately four inches tall, full-bodied, and can stand on a table-top or shelf. The shelf-sitters are flat-bottomed with the addition of swinging legs. These figures are carved specifically to sit on the edge of a shelf or desktop with legs dangling over the edge. In this second section of the book, the author provides a step-by-step demonstration that shows the reader how to carve, paint and finish a standing, full-bodied Santa. An easy-to-follow pattern and finished photos of the carving start this section. Close-up photography and detailed captions cover the project from start to finish. The author then follows up this demonstration with a second demonstration on "shelf-sitters." She shows the reader how to carve and join the body and legs. The third section of the book includes patterns for the remaining 11 Santas. The patterns are specially designed for beginning carvers. Each has two components: a square on-the-wood pattern to help the reader get started, and a dimensional figure to help the reader finish the project. Patterns are included for both the standing and the shelf-sitting versions. Finished examples of each Santa are shown. These shots include views from several angles, plus close-ups as appropriate to provide the reader with a clear idea of the project. Historical notes on the origin of the Santa, plus carving and painting notes round out this section. This book is ideal for beginning level carvers and will appeal to any carver who would like to expand his repertoire of Santas to carve for gifts or for sale.
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Chip carvinga style of woodcarving in which knives are used to remove selected "chips" of wood from the project in a single pieceis introduced in this guide. Noted chip carver and teacher Dennis Moor presents the tools and techniques needed to replicate this ancient woodcarving art with detailed guidance on wood, tools, and sharpening, and tips on how to hold chip carving knives. Instructions on the three main types of chip carving, layout and design, and on getting the pattern onto the wood, lettering, and finishing are included. Woodworkers are taken through seven projects, including a napkin holder, a plant box, a letter holder, a trinket box, a tissue box holder, and a cheese and cracker tray. A photo gallery of finished pieces provides inspiration for novice woodworkers.
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In this collection of 29 projects, woodworkers of all skill levels are taught several variations of chip carvingthe timeless art of decorating a wood surface by removing chips of wood with short triangular-shaped cutsincluding basic chip carving, line carving, shallow-chip carving, and highly stylized European chip carving. Featuring patterns from a host of preeminent chipcarverssuch as Barry McKenzie, Dennis Moor, Darrell Jannsen, and Roger Strautmanthis handy guidebook includes Christmas ornaments, a beautiful line-carved birdhouse, a handsome chip-carved chess set, and fun chip-carved golf balls with intricate, geometrical designs.
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Now in its third edition, this invaluable reference provides users all the information they need to avoid the most common building code violations no matter the project. Using clear and concise language, the book underscores the safety principles on which codes are based and ensures compliance at every stage of construction. This latest edition reflects the most up-to-date changes in the International Residential Code, recent changes to the code highlighted throughout the text. Theres a wealth of information here, all presented in the hugely successful format spiral-bound with durable, laminated pages that has made Code Check an indispensable tool on the job site
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Code Check Building's 2nd Edition is a builder, remodeler, and inspector's trusted friend. The most up-to-date information presented in Taunton's Code Check series' trademark straightforward text and unique illustrations. Designed to withstand the jobsite, Code Check Building has durable laminated pages and spiral binding. Toss it in the truck, put it in your on-the-job portfolio, or make room in the tool box -- just be sure to keep it at reach...you'll be needing it.
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The popular Code Check series latest installment cover commercial buildings, including apartments, restaurants, offices, retail, educational, manufacturing facilities, and more.
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Want all of the latest building, plumbing, HVAC and electrical code information at your fingertips? They're all included in Code Check Complete. Finding code facts will be a cinch with the easy-to-access, crystal-clear, illustrated format that makes Taunton's Code Check series the choice of reference for thousands of builders and inspectors across the country. Designed to work hard for you, Code Check Complete has a tough outer case and lay-flat spiral binding perfectly suited to the job site. Detailed cross-referencing and 400-plus drawings address all of your code questions with up-to-date answers.
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Completely up-to-date with current code requirements, Code Check Plumbing is an invaluable guide to have on the job site! Referenced to the International Residential Code, Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Mechanic Code, it provides answers to hundreds of common plumbing-code questions.
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Subtitle: "An Illustrated Guide to Building a Safe House." This book emphasizes life-safety principles underlying building codes. Using clear language and helpful diagrams, this edition reflects the most up-to-date changes in the 2006 International Residential Code. It is also cross-referenced to the Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code and the National Electrical Code. Endorsed by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO). Durable laminated pages.
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Perfect for turners and crafters of all abilities. The Complete Guide to Turning Pens & Pencils lives up to its name. Heres everything you need, even if youre just starting out, to craft your own custom-made writing instruments. 15 enticing projects. Build your turning skills as you work your way through these gorgeous projects that range from beginner to advanced. Master the sanding, polishing, and finishing techniques to craft pens and pencils from scratch or using blanks. Learn to work with wood, acrylics, or polymer clay and how to choose the right mechanisms. Minimum investment for maximum enjoyment. The beauty of these projects is that you can turn out beautiful work using little more than a standing or even a portable lathe. And, even the most time-starved crafters can fit these projects into a busy schedule. Inspiration and instruction from a pro. Author Walter Hall, an accomplished wood turner in the U.K., shares a wealth of ideas and trade secrets in this complete guide. Springboard off of his experience to create your own works of art.
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Contractor's Guide to QuickBooks Pro 2007 can save hours of time in setting up and putting to use all the new features that this 2007 edition offers. It includes a CD-ROM with a template for a construction company to help speed your set up, an estimating program with a 5000-item database, a program that converts your estimates into QuickBooks forms so you can compare with your actual costs, and blank construction forms for your use.
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Whether youre just getting started or have been bidding jobs and meeting payroll for years, this practical manual will suggest unique ways to overcome your most persistent problems getting through a debt crisis: what to do when bills cant be paid, finding money and buying time, conserving income, trans ferring debt, handling creditors, choosing assets to liquidate, setting payment priorities, cash float techniques, alternatives to bankruptcy, dealing with lawsuits, judgments and liens and laying the foundation for recovery. Then theres building sales and profits using other peoples cash, becoming a great salesman,setting goals, using limited partnerships, building financial reserves, accurate estimating, calculating overhead, contingency and profit margins. Completely updated, including major new sections on the use of personal computers for bookkeeping, estimating and scheduling, and Web addresses that have additional useful information. You wont find conventional advice in this book. Instead, expect to learn whats really needed to survive, stabilize and thrive as a construction contractor.
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This definitive homeowners guide to solar energy has arrived at just the right time. With the cost of heating oil and electricity fluctuating wildly, consumers are clamoring for information on alternative energy. This source book covers all the relevant technologies, including solar space and water heating, as well as photovoltaic electricity. Its practical (with cost calculators, tips on taking advantage of rebates and tax incentives, and advice on finding specialized contractors). And its authoritative, written by a recognized expert in the field, Everett Barber, Jr., who has 30 years experience installing all kinds of solar energy systems. Co-author Joseph Provey has been writing about the topic for almost as long. Together, they cover every facet of planning, installing, operating, and maintaining a residential solar energy system.
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Woodcarving is a time-honored art, and here is the definitive beginner's guide to this traditional craft, from carving with a pocket knife to sculpting with chisels and mallets. Starting with a detailed course in techniques such as chip carving, relief carving, and sculptural carving, it goes on to offer detailed plans, templates, and instructions for 50 projects, from distinctive front-door house numbers to a spectacular fire-breathing dragon. Every step is thoroughly illustrated with photos, right up to applying finishes such as paint, varnish, burning, or oiling.
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Subtitle: "150 Smart Ways to Save Money and Make Your Home More Comfortable and Green". Offering eye-opening incentives and easily achievable methods, Harley's uncluttered and organized approach will not only benefit the environment, it will help anyone reduce their heating, cooling, and electrical expenses. Highlighted by numbered tips and techniques for easy reference, the book presents a treasure trove of simple and inexpensive ways for cutting energy costs by up to 20% -- and even 40% in some cases.
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With proper planning and design, a deck can add a new dimension of living space to a home. Not only is it an enjoyable outdoor retreat and expanded entertainment area for family and friends, but its also a great return on a home investment. For homeowners building new decks or upgrading existing ones, or for builders and remodeling contractors looking for new ideas for their clients, this most complete and up-to-date book is packed with over 300 inspiring photographs along with hundreds of design solutions and top-notch advice to help inform smart decisions. Chapters focus on a wide range of deck sizes, styles, and materials, as well as furniture, accessories, and landscaping ideas. In addition, practical sidebars and case studies will help anyone plan just the right deck to suit their home, yard, and lifestyle.
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With the guiding words of a master carver like Fred Wilbur, any woodcarver can learn the techniques of architectural carving. In his newest book, Wilbur illustrates how to use historic ornamentation to accent items for the home, like classically carved bookends, an heirloom jewelry box, a cabinet for storing CD's and so much more. Perfect for carvers of all skill levels, this reference takes readers from start to finish with detailed instructions and step-by-step photography. Best of all, carvers completing these projects will acquire the skills to design and complete their own decorative woodcarvings.
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Subtitle: "50 Home Improvement Projects". This book by the two co-hosts of DIY To The Rescue features extremely detailed step-by-step instructions and images and is a superb guide leads beginnersand weekend warriors. It covers all the basic home improvement skills and showcases more than 35 complete indoor and outdoor projectsin a variety of styles, techniques, complexity, and budgets, with before, during, and after photography.
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Since 1996, this book has been the reference choice for both seasoned pros and novices. Completely updated with comprehensive information on the latest tools, materials, and techniques, this third edition boasts a new compact and easy-to-use format that demonstrates the processes in step-by-step detail. Ferguson has also added a handy section on sound control and over 100 new photographs. Field-tested and user-friendly, this revised edition is sure to save both time and money.
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This is the book woodturners have been waiting for -- the first complete reference from David Ellsworth, the "grandfather" of the contemporary wood art movement. Never before has the grandmaster of woodturning provided everything woodworkers and artists need to know to replicate his highly evolved techniques and signature style. Step-by-step directions and crisp, absorbing photos show exactly how Ellsworth creates an open bowl, a natural-edged bowl, and an astounding hollow vessel featuring a tiny opening and coin-thin walls. For anyone new to the lathe, Ellsworth on Woodturning provides expert tips for getting started. Intermediate and advanced turners will appreciate advice on everything from working with green wood to design to tool making and sharpening.
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The secrets to carving powerful and emotionally-charged faces are revealed in this innovative handbook. Step-by-step explanations demonstrate how to create unique spherical heads laden with a variety of moods and expressions, including soft smiles, laughter, and tears. Guidelines also highlight a number of difficulties often encountered when carving emotions and offer helpful solutions. Ideal for carvers of caricatures and serious works alike, even experienced carvers will learn how to instill realistic feelings into their work.
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Subtitle: "Facts, Short-Cuts and Problem-Solving Secrets for Carpenters, Woodworkers & Builders". Now, any carpenter, woodworker, or serious do-it-yourselfer can discover how invaluable the simple steel square can be in building stairs, roofs, rafters and practically everything else. With clear illustrations and charts, simple rules of thumb, and skill building exercises, this helpful reference will unlock the secrets of a time-honored tool thats been a mainstay in the toolbox of skilled craftsman for centuries.
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Includes tips, techniques, 2 step-by-steps and 25 ready-to-cut patterns including dragons, unicorns, mermaids and mythological creatures. Mythical creatures such as dragons and gargoyles, unicorns and mermaids, and griffins and hydras come alive in this guide to scroll saw puzzles. Each puzzle interlocks and can stand on its own. Step-by-step instructions, detailed guidance on getting started, and tips on wood selection, sanding, and finishing ensure success for all woodworkers. Simple patterns include a centaur and a hatchling; medium difficulty patterns include a unicorn and gargoyles; and patterns for experienced scrollers include a green man, an imperial dragon, and a phoenix.
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Fine Woodworking Best Finishing Techniques:Foolproof techniques for achieving the perfect finish Overcome every woodworkers greatest challenge. Countless hours of effort are at stake whenever you start applying that all-important final finish to your project. To help you achieve flawless results and breathe easier our editors compiled Fine Woodworking Best Finishing Techniques, a collection of 36 invaluable articles from Americas premier woodworking magazine. With the right advice you can enjoy perfect results. With the help of 500 step-by-step photos, our experts show you how to attack the finishing process with confidence. Learn how to properly prep all surfaces, choose dyes or stains to complement the wood, master the tricky art of applying them, and even troubleshoot potential problems.
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Is it possible to create the perfect workbench? The answer is yes, with Fine Woodworking Best Workbenches, a collection of the best articles on the subject from Americas premier woodworking magazine. Filled with focused advice on how to choose and customize a workbench, this book will prove invaluable to woodworkers of all skill levels. Whether youre looking for a quick and easy workstation that will handle 90% of what you need or a no-compromise workbench that will function flawlessly for decades, or you just want to soup up an existing or ready-made workbench, this indispensible reference book offers the best projects and designs, ranging from traditional to special-purpose workbenches and those sporting the latest innovations and hardware.
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Roe Osborns first book, Framing a House, tackled the complex art of house framing. Now, in this follow-up volume, he lays out all the steps and instruction required to complete the inside. The timing of each step is critical, and its important to understand what needs to be done first. Whether youre finishing one room or the whole house, this richly illustrated reference demystifies the process and follows a logical progression from installing insulation and drywall to hanging cabinets and doors to putting down floors and running trim. Each chapter begins with the question: Should I tackle this step myself ? The pros and cons of hiring someone are then discussed. Applicable both for new construction and remodels and with 400 photographs and 20 drawings, this book shows DIYers how to make a house their own.
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Bathroom remodels of every size and shape continue to be popular renovation projects. One, because they can truly enhance a homes appeal. And two, because they can be done on any budget. Now, with a fresh design and expanded, up-to-date content, the newest edition of the best-selling Bathroom Remodeling is a must-have for pros and passionate amateurs. Written by builders from all over the country, including some of Tauntons most well-respected authors, the articles showcased here were originally published in Fine Homebuilding magazine. Expert guidance covers all the components of a bathroom renovation: design, tiling, lighting, heating, and ventilation.
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This essential reference for pros and passionate amateurs is back with a fresh design and new content. Written by respected builders from all over America, this completely revised and expanded edition collects 11 new deckbuilding articles from the pages of Fine Homebuilding magazine, covering every aspect of deck design and construction, from the pros and cons of the newest decking materials to recent changes to the building code. Building Decks guides the reader through the entire process from first footings to final finishes, sharing insider secrets that only the pros know.
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Stair building combines precision carpentry with tricky math, so even experienced builders can find it challenging. But as this extensively illustrated book demonstrates, any builder who can measure the distance between two floors can plan and build a stunning set of stairs. By clearly laying out the geometry, planning, and construction involved, author Andy Engel takes the reader from a simple structure of framing lumber to a set of stairs fit for a king. From building and installing railings to using off-the-shelf stair parts, Building Stairs lays out the process clearly and completely. All the reader needs to is a router, saw, drill, and level. This elevating book fills in all the rest -- step by step by step.
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The book includes the best field-tested advice, tips, techniques and instruction on the most common carpentry jobs. It covers every important facet of residential carpentry, from framing the mudsills, walls, floors, ceilings and roof to building stairs, cabinets and other built-ins, as well as basic finish carpentry skills such as interior trim carpentry and exterior siding.
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This new, thoroughly illustrated reference provides the step by step information a professional or ambitious do-it-yourselfer needs to get the job done right the first time. Starting with how to damage-proof a house before the carpentry begins, the authors take the reader through every aspect of the craft. From running baseboards and installing interior doors to trimming windows and installing crown and wainscot, the authors tackle the hard parts such as working with out-of-plumb, out-of-square, and out-of-level conditions. The authors also include an invaluable appendix on wood basics that details grain, shrinkage, joint design, finishes, and composite materials.
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Full of builder-tested strategies, techniques and trade secrets, here's a single book that delivers everything you'll ever need to build safe, sturdy floors, walls, and ceilings with precision. * The basics of framing, from 10 proven rules to innovative new methods * Advanced techniques like framing curved walls and cathedral ceilings * Up-to-the minute information on the latest materials, such as engineered lumber, I-joist trusses, and LULs * Over 400 on-the-job photos and detailed drawings show you exactly what to do every step of the way.
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This essential reference for pros and passionate amateurs is back with a fresh design and updated content. Written by respected builders from all over America, this extensive revision collects all the latest roof framing articles from the pages of Fine Homebuilding magazinefrom cutting rafters and framing roof valleys to building dormers and working with roof trusses. The contributors offer hard-earned, job-tested advice on an impressive variety of tools, techniques, and trade secrets. Framing Roofs shows how to work with speed and precision, and, since working on a roof is often a complicated and dangerous task, safety is always at the forefront.
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Step-by-step installation procedures for fixtures, hardware, and appliances, as well as troubleshooting advice for unexpected situations. Color-coded, cross-referenced keys identify the types of pipes, fittings, and tools required for each job. Written by a professional with professional level instruction.
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This book is a guide to money and the law as pertains to contractors. What are the unique financial and legal concerns of running a construction business? Do you have the right tools for dealing with them? Attorney Jim Kramon provides all the information you need to turn your hard work into greater financial security.