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• A FOREST JOURNEY: THE STORY OF WOOD AND CIVILIZATION

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  A contemporary view of the effects of wood, as used for building and fuel, and of deforestation on the development of civilization. Until the ascendancy of fossil fuels, wood has been the principal fuel and building material from the dawn of civilization. Its abundance or scarcity greatly shaped successive societies over the millennia. This book was named one of the "100 Great Books" by Harvard University Press.

• PEN TURNER'S BIBLE

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  With more than 25 pen projects, using the latest hardware kits on the market, The Pen Turner’s Bible takes the reader from simple ballpoint pen designs on a wood lathe, to complex fountain pen designs on a metal lathe. Pen artist Richard Kleinhenz shares with the reader his unmatched expertise in pen making. From material selection to final finish and each important step between, The Pen Turner’s Bible teaches every aspect of the pen-making craft. The Pen Turner’s Bible is a unique skill-building book that teaches readers how to build and master their own woodworking tools while creating beautiful and useful pens. By tackling these pen-making projects, the reader will quickly develop his or her woodworking skills to a highly advanced level.Beginning with a simple, yet very elegant, ballpoint pen, the steps in the creation of a pen are explained in detail. Subsequent chapters and projects add more complexity, techniques, and tools, teaching readers to progress from basic pen-turning kits to developing their own free designs.These pen-turning projects will also develop the reader’s skills with using and building tools. The Pen Turner’s Bible discusses spiraling jigs past and present, and demonstrates their use on five pens with detailed instructions. A spiral jig allows you how to make the popular rope design, spiral grooved, as well as straight fluted or faceted pens. The metal lathe can do just about everything a wood lathe can, and it can also support a wood lathe with tooling made on it plus allow thread cutting and other operations not easily done on a wood lathe. Kleinhenz also presents his own original designs for unique tools and jigs that the reader can make at home — tools that are as good or better than commercial tools. Throughout The Pen Turner’s Bible, the reader is given more than just a step-by-step process to follow. The author always provides a broader perspective to stimulate creativity so that readers are encouraged to take the techniques beyond the specific instructions, use their imaginations, and make the art their own.Audience: Woodworking home hobbyists.

• 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.

• Building Unique and Useful Kids' Furniture: 24 Great Do-It-Yourself Projects

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  24 Great Do-It-Yourself Projects by Spike Carlsen Give your child a unique gift of a lifetime?without breaking your checkbook?and you and your kid will have fun making it! Building Unique and Useful Kids’ Furniture: 24 Great Do-It-Yourself Projects gives complete step-by-step instructions for building 24 professionally designed one-of-a-kind children’s furniture projects that are easy to build and your kids will love. You don’t need advanced skills. You don’t need specialized tools. You don’t need expensive materials. All of these projects can be built using basic tools and materials from any home improvement store. Step-by-step instructions and color photos show you exactly what to do?and many projects are labeled “Kid Friendly,” so your child can safely help you build it, developing their skills and confidence. These projects will fill every room of your house with kids’ furniture that is cleverly designed, attractive, whimsical, safe, with timeless design that look fresh 20 years from now, giving your kids a lasting legacy to pass on to their kids.

• FOR PROS BY PROS: FRAMING ROOFS- OOP

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  The best articles from Fine Homebuilding magazine on framing roofs. Part of the For Pros by Pros series. Dormers, valley rafters with compound angles, frame hips, valleys, eyebrows and gable overhangs, production techniques, trusses.

• POPULAR MECHANICS WORKSHOP: LATHE FUNDAMENTALS

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  Over 300 color photos help woodworkers take full advantage of the essential piece of shop machinery. Peters examines all parts of the lathe, as well as brands and models, features and accessories. Solid information on spindle, faceplate, bowl, and embellishing turning. Also sections on troubleshooting and maintenance.