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• How to Make Outdoor & Garden Furniture: Instructions for Tables, Chairs, Planter

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  From the Experts at American Woodworker. Stylish, well-designed outdoor furniture is the crowning beauty of a charming property. Enjoy outdoor living to the fullest with these functional and decorative furniture projects for deck, patio, yard and garden. From Adirondack chairs, patio bars and picnic tables to showcase Victorian trellises and planters, the experts at American Woodworker provide complete plans and instructions for building great-looking pieces that will beautify your outdoor space. Expert advice on finishing and varnishing ensures that your durable wooden furniture will stand up to the elements for years to come. How to Make Outdoor & Garden Furniture offers 23 do-it-yourself projects for both novice and experienced woodworkers. Superb step-by-step photographs and excellent working drawings help ensure success for both amateur and experienced builders. Each project takes from just a few hours to a weekend to complete, making this book an ideal resource for transforming your outdoor décor.

• For Pros by Pros: Building Decks, revised

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  This essential reference for pros and passionate amateurs is back with a fresh design and new content. Written by respected builders from all over America, this completely revised and expanded edition collects 11 new deckbuilding articles from the pages of Fine Homebuilding magazine, covering every aspect of deck design and construction, from the pros and cons of the newest decking materials to recent changes to the building code. Building Decks guides the reader through the entire process from first footings to final finishes, sharing insider secrets that only the pros know.

• WOODWORKERS GUIDE TO BENDING WOOD

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  Learning to bend wood can take a woodworker in a whole new direction. Canoes, guitars, whimsical furniture, and many other projects are within reach with an understanding of this age-old technique. Now, with the help of professional furniture maker, Jonathan Benson, woodworkers can learn the four basic wood bending methods: bending green wood, using heat or steam, bending panels and bending laminations. Seven step-by-step projects clearly illustrate how each technique is achieved and are presented with an eye for budget and practicality, making this book ideal for woodworkers of all skill levels.

• CARICATURE CARVING: EXPERT TECHNIQUES & 30 ALL TIME FAV. PROJ.

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  Whether the goal is to create a whimsical figure or to brush up on basic carving skills, this assortment of caricature projects is reinforced with plenty of assuring guidance—and abundant laughs. In this collection of the best caricature carving projects from the pages of Woodcarving Illustrated, a panel of experts, including Peter Ortel, Pete LeClair, Dave Sabol, and Mike Shipley, unload a wealth of carving knowledge. A useful and comprehensive reference, beginners and experienced carvers alike will discover patterns, tips, and techniques among an assortment of inspiring projects. Carvers are offered a variety of satisfying caricature projects, from hillbillies, hobos, and hombres to cowboys, cork stoppers, and keystone cops. Comical thematic pieces such as “Duck Tonight,” “Catch and Release?,” and “Kickin’ up the Chips” are also included. Building confidence is foremost in this collection, and step-by-step instructions for each project assure success with every effort. Additional articles on finishing techniques help carvers complete each new project.

• NEW BEST OF FWW: SPRAY FINISHING AND OTHER TECHNIQUES

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  Learn to get a flawless spray finish, choose and use the right equipment, and prepare finishes for spaying. In this book, expert woodworkers and professional finishers share their advice on how to get a flawless spray finish, from how to choose and use equipment to preparing finishes for spraying. In addition there are articles on other non-traditional finishing methods such as rubbing out finishes with auto body compounds, spraying paint, and making the most of new water-borne finishes.

• Ultimate Woodwork Bible

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  The latest volume in the hugely successful Ultimate Bible series explains all the skills a woodworker needs, from selecting tools to joints and finishing. Furniture maker Ben Plewes and Good Woodworking consultant editor Phil Davy provide top tips from leading carpenters, along with step-by-step diagrams and instructions. For novices learning the basics or experienced woodworkers seeking a new detail, this book will be an indispensable reference.