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In an era of mass production and disposable plastic, well-made wooden toys stand out every time: They’re simple, ageless, and just plain fun. The twenty projects in Classic Wooden Toys are smartly designed and built to last. They'll stand up to hard play and still look good when passed down from one generation to the next. Whether you’re looking for rugged toy trucks, delicate dollhouse furniture, or timeless bookshelves and toy chests designed to grow with your kids, Classic Wooden Toys is a reliable guide and helpful hand that walks you through the entire building process. The 20 projects inside Classic Wooden Toys include: •Imaginative Play -- Playtime Easel, Kid-Pleasing Rocking Pony, Marble Race, Rainbow Thrower, Scrapwood Wagon, Pendulum Doll Cradle, and a Doll High Chair •Trucks & More – Three-of-a-Kind Trucks, Front-End Loader, Toy Truck, Road Grader, Bulldozer, and Tug Boat •Pull-Toy Pals – Chomping Shark, Waddling Walrus, and Beaver •Toy Storage – Treasure Chest, Kid-Friendly Toy Box, and Pencil-Post Book Shelf
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Reprinted from the 1877 ed., this is a practical guide of timeless information featuring 67 designs for creating monograms, inscriptions, florals, vines, animal forms, and more. Contains advice on enlarging and reducing patterns, damage repair, selecting necessary tools and appropriate woods, tracing and transferring patterns, oiling, staining, varnishing, carving in relief, fret-cutting, and other popular techniques.
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Dedicated to providing integral information about woodworking tools and techniques that other manuals overlook, the books in this series contain safety facts, explanations about basic project setup, and tips for maximizing tool performance. Filled with clear diagrams and instructions, these pocket-sized, durable manuals are ideal for quick reference in the workshop. The maintenance and uses of lathes are explored in this highly specialized yet accessible handbook. It covers all aspects of lathe ownership, from initial setup to the most efficient uses. Filled with information germane to all woodworkers, this guide effectively explains the ins and outs of lathe operation without being bogged down by unnecessary sample projects. This no-nonsense manual focuses on user-friendly solutions and instructions on lathe usage.
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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.
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Clarke does a great job of taking a complicated process and breaking it down into a step-by-step process, from planning to construction, to final details. The author has been a designer and building contractor since 1970 with a specialty in kitchens. He offers lots of hands on information together with tips on choosing materials, fixtures, and tools.
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Part of the For Pros By Pros series. These are "Tips and Techniques" from the column by the same name in Fine Homebuilding magazine. Over 350 entries of job site gems from the experts. Covers site built tools, roofing, siding, insulation, doors, drywall, trim and finish carpentry, electrical and plumbing, horses, benches and boxes, measuring, marking and laying out.