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• TO TURN THE PERFECT WOODEN BOWL #

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  Written directly from transcribed audiotapes recorded during a week-long interview with the master woodworker, this tribute to Bob Stocksdale reveals his life experiences, philosophies, and often replicated turning methods, all in his own words. A private artist who lived quietly and was not widely written about, Stocksdale’s lifelong quest for the perfect bowl is chronicled, while select step-by-step, how-to tips for fellow craftsmen are detailed. Featuring a gallery of beautiful, never-before-seen photographs sure to inspire artists, this unique biography provides the master’s advice on tools—including lathes, band saws, and jointers,sharpening devices, and wood selection—as well as his business tips for pricing, selling, and shipping finished pieces. A portrait of a beloved and respected artisan, this guide offWritten directly from transcribed audiotapes recorded during a week-long interview with the master woodworker, this tribute to Bob Stocksdale reveals his life experiences, philosophies, and often replicated turning methods, all in his own words. A private artist who lived quietly and was not widely written about, Stocksdale’s lifelong quest for the perfect bowl is chronicled, while select step-by-step, how-to tips for fellow craftsmen are detailed. Featuring a gallery of beautiful, never-before-seen photographs sure to inspire artists, this unique biography provides the master’s advice on tools—including lathes, band saws, and jointers,sharpening devices, and wood selection—as well as his business tips for pricing, selling, and shipping finished pieces. A portrait of a beloved and respected artisan, this guide offers the first in-depth look at the man behind the perfect wooden bowl.ers the first in-depth look at the man behind the perfect wooden bowl.

• ALL NEW TURNING PROJECTS W/ RICHARD RAFFAN

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  Experience a rare opportunity to learn from the dean of turning teachers – right from your own workshop. Richard Raffan. In the world of turning, the name alone is proof-positive of the real deal, of razor-sharp precision, and of an aesthetic quality that blends beauty with technique. Raffan is an internationally acclaimed turning teacher; he is known for his gallery-quality production work; and he’s a bestselling author of many books including Turning Toys, Turning Wood, Turning Boxes, Turning Bowls, The Art of Turned Bowls, and The Complete Illustrated Guide to Turning. Now, Raffan turns his attention to All New Turning Projects with Richard Raffan, a collection of woodworking projects you’ll take on with joy and confidence. Raffan has a knack for explaining the complex and sometimes confusing steps in turning in a clear and understandable way. With complete step-by-step instructions and nearly 450 photos and drawings throughout to guide you, All New Turning Projects with Richard Raffan will have you easily making candlesticks, a lamp and shade, sets of plates and bowls, even a turned duck call. But wait, there’s more! Spatulas, book ends, condiment shakers, a nesting box—there’s all kinds of practical household items to turn in no time at all. With each project, the unique beauty of the wood’s grain will shine through, adding depth and character to your home.

• OAK: THE FRAME OF CIVILIZATION

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  The story of oak is at the root of everything we know. The oak tree is everywhere in the temperate zones of the world: knowing how to use it has made an astonishing difference to human history. From religious rites to heating, ink, war ships, casks, and homemaking, oak has had a dramatic impact on our world. This is a highly readable work on a very interesting subject. Published at $24.95 Special $19.95.

• Tauntons Wiring Complete, revised edition

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  This volume is a comprehensive, authoritative, and easy to use reference for homeowners covering all home wiring situations from the most basic to advanced. The only projects not covered are those that should be left to professionals. This highly visual book focused on real world situations faced by homeowners and real world advice, including how to deal with the inevitable things that can go wrong. What is unique about this wiring guide is that it is easy to find the project and the information on how to tackle it. Intuitive finding devices and visual tables of contents make it easy to identify the material in the book relevant to the reader's situation. The authoritative advice is provided by a professional electrician and presented in text and photos by veteran home-improvement writer, Mike Litchfield.

• ALL SCREWED UP!: TURNED PUZZLES AND BOXES FEATURING CHASED THREADS

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  John Berkeley, well-known turner and teacher, shows you how to hand chase threads in wood, then use the technique in twenty projects to produce clever puzzles and boxes that combine beauty with a brain-teasing twist.

• CONSTRUCTION FORMS AND CONTRACTS

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  125 forms you can copy and use directly from the book, or load into your computer (from the Free CD-ROM enclosed for both Windows & Macintosh). Then you can customize the forms to fit your company, fill them out, and print. Loads into most standard word processing programs. Includes forms for accounting, estimating, field work contracts, and general office.