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Providing a new twist on a holiday tradition, Extreme Pumpkin Carving, 2nd Edition illustrates how to carve fun three-dimensional faces and scenes in solid pumpkins (no hollowing necessary) using tools ranging from kitchen knives to carving gouges and chisels. Complete information is provided for getting started, including an overview of tools and tips for finding the best pumpkin to work with. Step-by-step instructions are detailed for using handy household tools to carve dramatic Halloween figures, and using professional tools for creating more elaborate and intricate details. Twenty frightful but fabulous pumpkin carving patterns are provided, along with full-color photographs of each finished carving. This is a great book for Halloween enthusiasts who are striving to create the best jack-o'-lantern on the block. It's also a perfect book for woodcarvers who are looking for new and inexpensive ways to celebrate Halloween. - See more at: http://www.foxchapelpublishing.com/extreme-pumpkin-carving-second-edition-revised-and-expanded#sthash.fTYCu8F5.dpuf
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The ins and outs of applying 6 classic finishes by hand: shellac, oil, varnish lacquer, milk paint, and water-based finishes. Jewitt also covers French polishing. Each of the considered finishes are either brushed or wiped on. Included are the basic steps for finishing such as surface prep, filling, coloring, etc. Jewitt is a professional finisher. .
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Subtitle: "An Illustrated Guide to Building a Safe House." This book emphasizes life-safety principles underlying building codes. Using clear language and helpful diagrams, this edition reflects the most up-to-date changes in the 2006 International Residential Code. It is also cross-referenced to the Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code and the National Electrical Code. Endorsed by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO). Durable laminated pages.
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Woodworking finishes can make a good project great. Spray Finishing offers professional results far superior to brushing or other hand-applied methods. Now that home woodworkers have access to the specialized tools and finishing products that were once used only by professional finishers, all they need is direction. Enter Jeff Jewitt, a well-known authority on finishing who combines his vast knowledge of the subject with the latest technology to produce this integrated book and DVD set, the first in Tauntons Woodworking Made Simple series. Jewitt explains how to choose equipment and demystifies the spray-finishing process. Through this unique multimedia approach, which includes detailed step-by-step instructions, photos, and how-to video, readers learn where to safely spray finishes and how to troubleshoot and solve spray-finishing problems. Both the book and DVD cover a variety of spray systems, solvents, and waterborne finishing products.
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Whittling is great fun, and Whittlin Whistles shows you why. This book is all about one of the signature projects whittlers enjoy working onthe whistlewhich can be make with a pocket knife and some readily available materials, most of which are gathered from nature. While many people would like to whittle, and whittle whistles, most have no idea where to start. Even if they happen to possess good tools, beginners have very little idea of how to proceed. Whittlin Whistles addresses each and every detail of successful whistle making, and will quickly help beginning carvers produce fun and attractive whistles that they can show off to their friends.. This book is designed to be understandable to younger readers, features numerous full-color instructional photos for each project, and provides a strong emphasis on basic safety and tool care. Featured projects include the classic slip bark whistle, tube whistles with and without a fipple, and reed whistles. Great fun for the whole family, Whittlin Whistles is also perfect for large craft activities with church groups, summer camps, the Boy Scounts, etc.
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This step-by-step reference provides quick access for learning this essential woodworking process. More than 750 photos and drawings illustrate the equipment available for sharpening and the methods for getting sharp edges on all types of tools -- from basic chisels to molding planes and jointer knives. Among the subjects covered: •Choosing a sharpening system •Sharpening planes and saws •Touching up blades and bits •Shaping turning gouges •Honing carving tools