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• WOODTURNING TECHNIQUES

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  This is the latest in Darlow's series of books. Here he discusses bowls, vases, and other works. He includes detailed diagrams and text on gluing, spindle turning, cupchucking, threading, and finishing.

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  This is the revised edition of di Cristina's popular work on stairbuilding. Over 50 pages have been revised. The author covers where to locate risers in a curved stairway in relation to the handrailing, three methods of finding the face mould, fifteen basic handrail problems, installation of balusters, how to find baluster cuts under an incline turn handrail, and much more. Mr. di Cristina owned a custom stairbuilding business in San Francisco for over 50 years.

• ELEMENTS OF WOODCARVING

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  A book of instruction and inspiration that explores design, material, and technique. The foundation stones of woodcarving. Pye offers ten projects that take you through the entire carving process. Carve in relief, in the round, in the realistic style and in the abstract. Discusses drawing, modeling, holding the work, finding ideas, and much more.

• How to Season and Dry Your Own Wood

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  Wood may grow on trees, but it’s still expensive, especially for fine woodworkers in the market for high-quality lumber. Here’s the answer: an expert’s handbook on finding, processing, seasoning, and drying your own wood. Designed with the independent craftsperson in mind, it focuses on working with small loads—an approach neglected in most other books on this subject. There are tips on sources, as well as on how to select and prepare the wood to bring out the most desired grain patterns. A truly unique resource. Alan Holtham is a woodworker and a journalist who writes extensively on this subject for specialist publications including Woodturning magazine, New Woodworking, The Router and Furniture & Cabinetmaking.

• TURNING WOOD WITH RICHARD RAFFAN, 3rd Edition

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  In this completely revised version of his classic best seller, Richard Raffan shares new techniques and up-to-date information on the art and craft of turning wood. Whether you're just starting out or more experienced, you'll discover new insights and valuable advice that reflect the evolution of wood turning over the last several decades. There's even a completely new chapter on hollow vessel turning. Here are a few examples of what you'll find with easy-to-follow instructions that show you how. * Choose the right chucks and tools for the job * Sharpen and maintain your tools for the best results * Handle tools safely and efficiently * Learn basic techniques wirh ease

• GUNSTOCK CARVING: A Step-by-Step Guide to Engraving Rifles and Shotguns

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  The specialized art of carving gunstocks is very popular with both hunters and crafters. Many hunters commission artists to carve an image replicating a successful hunt on their gun or rifle which is then displayed to commemorate their catch. This type of woodcarving can be very lucrative and now carvers of all levels can learn this process from start to finish with this new book by Bill Janney.