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A thorough treatment of what to look for in an old house and how to restore what may be wrong with it. From foundations to roofing. An excellent book that should be on hand for anyone that owns an older home. This edition is full color throughout with additional information and in a larger format than item 4-280.
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THE COMMERCIAL WOODS OF AFRICA: A Descriptive Full Color Guide profiles 90 exotic African woods. A full set of relevant facts is provided for each tree, including: a full-color photograph of each woods grain and pattern, a list of botanical, commercial and vernacular names, a map indicating the trees habitat in Africa, and descriptive text about the tree itself, the qualities of its wood, and its common uses and applications. Finally, mathematical values detailing the woods various physical properties such as density, durability, bending strength, and shrinkage are included.
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The Handmade Skateboard is the definitive book on building custom skate decks of all shapes and sizes, from the high-performance street deck to the classic longboard to a vintage pinstripe cruisers that will turn heads everywhere you go. When you make your own skateboard from scratch you have the opportunity to create something that is perfectly tailored to you: a deck that matches your height, your weight, your center of balance, your skill level and your intended use. More importantly, making your own skate deck allows you to design a perfect deck to fit your personal style, making a statement about who you are. There’s nothing wrong with chosing off-the-shelf and mass produced, but who doesn’t prefer to stand out. Be different. Be one of a kind. That’s what you get with a custom handmade skateboard. Whether you’re an accomplished woodworker or an absolute beginner, The Handmade Skateboard guides you step-by-step through building five skateboard designs — from a simple “Hack Board” built in a few spare hours to a high-performance street deck pressed from seven layers of high-quality Maple veneers. A design guide covers everything you need to know about sizing and shaping your deck and choosing the right trucks and hardware. And detailed photos, illustrations and clear written instruction throughout provide all the information and motivation you need to make your own skateboard from scratch.
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Good finishing can be the key to a successful woodworking job, and fortunately its a task that anyone can master. All thats required is simple equipment and a solid understanding of the basicswhich this fully-illustrated guide, with 200 color photos and easy-to-follow instructions, provides. Whether youre considering a full grain French polish or a quick and easy wipe-on, youll find advice here on whats suitable for any particular piece. A general review features a technical description of each main finish and information on the best methods of application, while coverage of preparation encompasses everything from safety considerations to stripping the wood. The step-by-step projects include almost every imaginable style.
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Asphalt is the most common roofing material in North America. This book is an in depth guide to the use of this product. Aimed at both the professional installing a new roof and the homeowner just making repairs.
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Green construction is the building trend of the decade, and this book contains down-to-earth explanations of green building basics, site planning, materials selection, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality -- detailing along the way every step in design and construction, from framing to finishes. A must-have reference for contractors who want to remain competitive, and a remarkable resource for homeowners.