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This step-by-step pictorial reference covers using all the tools found in a modern woodworking shop. Organized for quick access, this book makes it easy to find exactly the technique you are looking for. Over 850 photos and drawings illustrate using hand and power tools, including choosing the right tool for the job, setting it up, and basic and special operations. Among the topics covered: •Choosing the right tool •Mastering hand-tool skills •Setting up machines •Making accurate cuts •Using jigs and fixtures About the author Lonnie Bird was a long-time contributing editor to American Woodworker and frequently contributes to Fine Woodworking. He is the author of The Shaper Book, The Bandsaw Book, The Complete Illustrated Guide to Shaping Wood and Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Period Furniture Details. For many years, Lonnie Bird ran a university woodworking program. He lives in Dandridge, Tennessee, where he makes 18th-century furniture and operates a woodworking school.
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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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Using modern methods, materials and tools, Savage shows how to do everything from making moldings to painting and finishing trim. The author gives good coverage to the practical problems in trim work such as walls that are not plumb, floors that are not level and openings that are out of square. Savage also covers tools, selection of trim, and joinery. See Installing Trim (22-43) and Installing Doors and Windows (22-44) in Video section. Part of the For Pros by Pros series.
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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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Subtitle: "Ingenious Solutions and Time-Saving Secrets". Offering 29 tried-and-true woodworking techniques from the professionals at Woodworker's Journal, this detailed guide explores everything from the basics of squaring stock and sharpening tools to the intricacies of veneering a drawer face, making this a suitable collection for both beginning woodworkers looking to learn a new skill set and experienced workers who wish to improve their techniques. In-depth instructions, step-by-step color photographs, and large-scale drawings effortlessly guide woodworkers through each project-including handcutting dovetails, making Tambour doors, steam bending, and casework joinery. Helpful sidebars and quick tips also present invaluable advice on avoiding costly mistakes and improving productivity. What's Inside: " 40 Expert tips, skills, and woodworking methods " Comprehensive material lists " Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions " Detailed technical and exploded drawings " Helpful quick tips from the pros.
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The popular Code Check series latest installment cover commercial buildings, including apartments, restaurants, offices, retail, educational, manufacturing facilities, and more.