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• CABINETS OF CURIOSITIES

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  The latest exhibition catalogue produced by the Wood Turning Center presenting the work of sixteen teams of artists who responded to a call for a contemporary interpretation of the idea of a cabinet of curiosity. This 125-page hardbound color catalogue includes 6 curatorial essays, full-color plates, provocative images of the artists’ inspiration and a CD-ROM that shows the interactive complexity of each cabinet.

• Doormaking: Materials, Techniques and Projects for Building Your First Door

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  Materials, Techniques and Projects for Building Your First Door. Few pieces of furniture, save perhaps chairs, work as hard as doors. Building them to last, especially exterior doors, takes knowledge and experience that don’t come from making other types of furniture, such as tables and bookcases. Doormaking: Materials, Techniques and Projects for Building Your First Door by woodworker Strother Purdy gathers all the information and guidance that both beginning and intermediate woodworkers need to be successful making their first door.

• WOODWORKING FROM THE SCRAP PILE

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  How to make something from nothing, well, almost nothing! If, like most of us, you have a pile of leftover wood scraps stashed away in your shop, you’ll rejoice over Derek Jones’s book, Woodworking from the Scrap Pile. Now, at long last, a book packed with great ideas for turning that trash heap into treasure! 20 useful projects made from odds and ends. These made-from-scrap projects will not only clean up your shop, but provide satisfying work that results in useful items for your home, office, garden – or as nicely made gifts. Projects include: wooden salad serving forks, serving platter, and meat tenderizer that would cost a pretty penny in a specialty shop, along with a letter rack, tool caddy, cute bird house, and more. Show and tell instructions, tips for all skill levels. Each clever project is explained in clear, straightforward terms, with step-by-step photos that “show and tell” exactly what to do. And, whatever your abilities, there are plenty of projects for you – and opportunities to turn little bits and pieces into beautiful accessories like those in high-end shops.

• PAINT RECIPES

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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.

• CODE CHECK PLUMBING, 3RD ED.

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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.

• WOOD FLOORING (HARDCOVER): A complete guide to layout, installation and finishin

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  Mention hardwood floors and watch a homebuyer's eyes light up. What makes wood floors so desirable? Hardwood floors are unmatched for their beauty, durability, and ease of maintenance, so it's no surprise that the demand for hardwood has always been strong. In recent years that demand has been fueled by the availability of more types of wood, including exotic species such as Brazilian cherry, as well as engineered woods. This professional-level resource covers every aspect of installing residential wood flooring -- from estimating and preparing the job site, through sanding and finishing, to repairs and maintenance. Hardwood floor expert Charles Peterson covers it all in this indispensable guide to the most popular flooring choice around.