You don’t need a ton of talent, tools, or space to make amazing projects with wood -- just a willingness to dive in and try. In Build Stuff with Wood, the former editor of Fine Woodworking magazine throws out the old rules, creating useful, stylish items using only a few portable power tools, off the-shelf lumber, and some unusual supplies. Whether you are entering the handmade world for the first time or just looking for easy, weekend projects, this book is for you.
You’ll get 14 projects to build, including:
Plus, Asa’s chapter on what to build and where to build it makes this the perfect book for anyone just starting out. He covers off on basic tools you’ll need, understanding lumber, and safety essentials.
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Now you're ready to carve but first some information on wood itself. Information on hard and soft wood and the conversion and seasoning of wood. How to deal with defects and woodworms. Grain, hardness, figure, texture, and durability: recognize those elements that distinguish a quality piece. What type of wood works for what type of carving, gluing up, edge to edge, face to face, flat and end grain joints. And last but not least, all about finishing. REGULAR $19.95 OUR PRICE $15.95. YOU SAVE 20%.
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This is an updated version of the original. New color photography has been added and the book entirely redesigned. Step-by-step instructions are included on making basic boxes as well as more challenging designs. Covers tools and equipment and then detailed instructions on turning each part of the box. Also offered are sections on decorative techniques and finishing and a gallery of finished designs.
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A guide to living fully by learning the wisdom of authentic manual work.
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A very comprehensive guide to beautiful paint based finishes. The author, a professional set designer for the theater, discusses over 50 essential techniques and 150 colors. Each recipe includes ingredients, equipment, and instructions. Solvents, glazes, waxes, varnishes, and brushes are all discussed. Techniques include dry brushing, dragging, aging, graining, crackle, stoneblocking, wood washing, marbling, and metallic finishes.
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Subtitle: : 30 Projects for turners of all levels Please pass the salt! And pepper! This first ever book dedicated to turning salt and pepper shakers and mills will guide turners in creating small projects that are practical and beautiful, perfect for yourself or to give as a handmade gift. The 30 step-by-step projects, rated by level of difficulty, are fairly easy to finish and use only small amounts of expensive materials. While turning wood is the focus, author Chris West also shows how the same design can be reconceived using different accessorieslike glass, metals, or ceramicsand assembly methods. The designs include both traditional and CrushGrind mechanisms, which allow for more flexibility and grinding options (for coarse or fine grit). A gallery of work from internationally recognized turners rounds out this craft-pleasing book filled with beautiful pieces.
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Woodworking with Tommy Mac takes you right into the workshop with host Tommy Mac and recreates all the projects featured in "Season One" of this popular WGBH-TV series. Called one of the best by The Boston Globe. A rising star, Tommy Mac has also been hailed as the van Gogh of woodworking by The Woodshop News. As he walks you through these 12 projects, he teaches key skills and shares his expertise and observations. Take advantage of his keen insights and helpful tips to improve your own work. Sneak a peek behind the scenes. Youll learn the back story of why these projects made the show, including: How a unique piece of artisan wood became a trestle table. How the Old North Church inspired the detailing on a wall cabinet. How an authentic 1600s design is adapted for a new blanket chest and so much more. All 12 projects and so much more are here for you. Rough Cut Woodworking with Tommy Mac includes detailed drawings, materials lists, and step-by-step photos everything you need to build any or all of these projects in your own workshop. Whether youre already a fan or missed tuning in heres your chance to enjoy Season One in a photo-filled book you can refer to again and again.