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  This step-by-step pictorial reference covers all of the essential techniques for turning wood. Organized for quick access, this book makes it easy to find exactly the technique you are looking for. Over 850 photos and drawings illustrate how to hold, sharpen, and use turning tools, use specialized chucks, deep hollow elegant vessels, finish at the lathe, and much more. About the author Richard Raffan has been internationally acclaimed for both his turning and his teaching. Well-known for his gallery-quality production work, he is the author of Turning Wood, Turning Projects, Turning Boxes, and Turning Bowls, all from The Taunton Press. He lives in Canberra, Australia.

• VICTORIAN WOODTURNINGS AND WOODWORK

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  Reproduced from a rare original, this 1893 catalog provides nearly 800 detailed illustrations of stair railings, mantels, gables, moldings, and ornaments. Its varied, unusual examples of woodwork make it particularly valuable — woodturners, cabinetmakers, architects, preservationists, restorationists, designers, and students of Victoriana will find it inspiring and instructive.

• MATERIALS THEIR CHOICE PREPARATION AND VARIOUS MODES OF WORKING THEM.

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  One of the 5 volume TURNING AND MECHANICAL MANIPULATION" by Holtzapffels. Covers in detail the full range of materials that can be used, why they are chosen, how they are prepared and how they are to be worked. Descriptions are given of the ornamental characteristics and stability of the many woods useful for joinery and turnery. Also included is bone, shell, ivory, horn, how they are prepared, cut, bent, joined, etc. Metal work is also included. The 5 volume Holtzapffel is now available. See 16-8, 16-99, 16-100 and 16-118.

• CIRCULAR WORK IN CARPENTRY AND JOINERY [LSI]

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  A practical guide on circular work of single and double curvature. This is a new edition of the 5th London edition of 1911. Completely annotated with numerous new drawings. Essential for the carpenter and joiner.

• Carving Fantasy & Legend Figures in Wood, Revised Edition

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  Beginning and intermediate carvers will learn to create wonderful mythical creatures from wood with the patterns and projects in this book from noted author and carver Shawn Cipa. Carving Fantasy & Legend Figures in Wood, Revised Edition offers expert guidance for carving all the great creatures of legend, including wizards, dragons, faeries, mermaids, and more. Two in-depth carving and painting demonstrations are each accompanied by dozens of step-by-step color photos. Detailed patterns and color reference photos are also provided for ten additional popular fantasy figures, including a unicorn, troll, gargoyle, phoenix, and gryphon. A basic introduction to woodcarving offers advice on using the proper tools, selecting wood and paint types, using patterns, and painting and finishing techniques. - See more at: http://www.foxchapelpublishing.com/carving-fantasy-legend-figures-in-wood-revised-edition#sthash.2LayrTQi.dpuf

• FINISH CARPENTER'S MANUAL

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  This is for the seasoned finish carpenter who wants to keep up to date with the latest methods, tools, and techniques. Tolpin discusses how to evaluate the job, choosing the best tools, installing door and window trim, on-site troubleshooting, selecting, laying and finishing flooring, installing cabinets and fireplace surrounds, applying ceiling and wall treatments. Offers man-hours for each type of job discussed. Tolpin writes for a number of trade journals as well as running a professional cabinet shop.