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John Berkeley, well-known turner and teacher, shows you how to hand chase threads in wood, then use the technique in twenty projects to produce clever puzzles and boxes that combine beauty with a brain-teasing twist.
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Major home remodeling isnt for the faint of heart; there is huge potential for design problems, cost overruns, or just unsatisfactory workmanship. Here, a professional construction manager who masterminded the redesign at New Yorks famed Avery Fisher Hall as well as a massive institute-wide renovation of St. Lukes Hospital, offers an indispensable guide for homeowners who need to manage a large-scale renovation. Theres advice on how to articulate your thoughts clearly to designers, architects, and contractors; tips on negotiating contracts; suggestions for protecting yourself from legal and financial threats; and help understanding warranty claims. Each stepfrom initial planning through the completed projectis covered in laymans terms, and sample contracts, floor plans, cost estimating worksheets and other forms are provided.
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Includes 15 profiles of today's finest chainsaw craftsman, photos of their commissioned work, and an easy-to-follow, step-by-step project on how to carve your own chair.
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It is estimated that nearly 3 billion board feet of urban lumber are buried, chipped, burned or otherwise destroyed. Dr. Sherrill discusses how to alleviate at least some of this waste by harvesting this timber and using it for a variety of different purposes. There are clear, concise, step-by-step instructions on felling, bucking, sawing, and drying timber. There are case studies of how some communities have used this timber for public works projects and how independent tree services can convert this timber and sell it to both professional and hobbiest woodworkers. This is a much needed book that addresses an increasingly difficult problem faced by many communities.
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This follow-up to The Boy Mechanic features more than 200 unique toys and games that anyone with a basic tool kit will want to make. Charmingly designed to capture that old-fashioned flavor, every imaginative project remains as engaging today as ever, with its appeal fully intact. Theres amusement for little kids, including a toy donkey that nods and wags its tail; a childs playhouse and a miniature windmill; magic tricks, such as an X-Ray pack of cards and mystery coin box; items for the great outdoors, which range from a homebuilt canoe to a diving tower; plus gizmos and gadgets, scien-terrific motors and engines, and entertaining objects for an older child to create and play with.
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Revised, 2nd edition. Six projects from the original edition are joined by new pens, more troubleshooting, and new materials geared toward experimenting with new media as well as making the most out of small stock. Gross discusses new finishes such as snake skin, and 24 karat gold, as well as laser work and plastic inserts.