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• THE COMPLETE ILLUSTRATED G/T FINISHING (PB)

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  This is part of Taunton's "Complete Illustrated Guide" series. Jewitt provides in-depth coverage of tools and materials and covers all of the key processes from surface preparation to color matching. There are sections that cover advanced techniques such as adjusting color, disguising defects, toning, glazing, spray finishing and rubbing out. This is a complete look at finishing, from storing finishing materials to using various types of end coats.

• Lesson Plan for Woodturning: Step-by-Step Instructions for Mastering Woodturning

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  Written by a professional woodturning instructor with over a decade’s teaching experience, A Lesson Plan for Woodturning is a systematic, skill-building introduction that helps beginning woodturners master basic woodworking techniques on their own.
  
  A Lesson Plan for Woodturning provides a complete, self-directed course in woodturning safety, tools, and techniques that will help any beginning woodturner learn the basics on his or her own time. Using methods proven in the classroom, A Lesson Plan for Woodturning provides the equivalent of three semester-length classes in one book.
  
  Designed to give readers a thorough grounding in every essential woodturning technique, A Lesson Plan for Woodturning is systematically organized to teach basic skills that are building blocks for mastering more complex tasks. Each lesson features projects designed to develop the specific skill discussed. The structure, order and specific exercises are based on classroom-tested experience in teaching woodturning to both adult and younger students and are well tested in the classroom.
  
  Each project is thoroughly documented with step-by-step instructions, illustrations and photographs, showing the specific tasks, positions, and cutting motions needed to successfully complete the project. The projects are simple, direct, and focused on skill development. Readers can easily develop their own similar projects following the same general steps.
  
  A virtual training course in one book, A Lesson Plan in Woodturning is the next best thing to having your own personal woodturning instructor. This is the most practical book for the home hobbyist who wants to thoroughly master the fundamentals of woodturning.
  
  About the Author: The founder and senior instructor at the Mount Diablo Woodturning Center, Jim Rodgers is a professional educator who has been teaching woodturning to both adults and youths for over a decade. Rodgers lectures throughout the United States and has published many articles on woodturning.

• FWW VIDEO WORKSHOP SERIES #20: ARTS AND CRAFTS GLASS-FRONT CABINET

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  Includes digital plan. A classic cabinet with heirloom potential. In this lesson-packed video, Fine Woodworking's Michal Pekovich demonstrates the key skills and techniques required to build this authentic oak cabinet, including lessons on crafting tight-fitting, blowout-free through-mortise-and-tenon joinery, how to execute a classic ammonia-fumed finish and more.

• FWW: VIDEO WORKSHOP SERIES #19: BASIC WORKBENCH

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  Build a master furniture maker’s favorite bench. In this Fine Woodworking workshop DVD, award-winning craftsman Philip C. Lowe will show you how to build the workbench that’s been his trusty workshop companion for 40 years. Plus, your DVD comes complete with digital and SketchUp plans. Don’t let the size fool you! Despite its relatively small footprint, this bench offers woodworkers big benefits: It easily fits in most shops and is nicely proportioned, allowing you to reach your work from all four sides. And, the design offers loads of storage down below for stowing your favorite tools. Master a variety of traditional joinery techniques. As you build your own version of Philip’s workbench, you’ll expand your know-how on these important topics: •Joinery preparation •Mortise-and-tenon joinery •Sliding dovetails •Gluing up the base •Benchtop construction •Dovetailed drawers •Door and bench dogs Get the inside story on Philip Lowe’s signature techniques: With Basic Workbench with Built-In Storage DVD you can build the same exact bench that has served Philip for decades. Plus, you’ll learn his secrets for cutting sliding dovetails, laying out and cutting benchdog holes, and tackling benchtop glue-up in easy stages.

• Mammals: An Artistic Approach

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  This classic book focuses on playful otters, graceful deer and stately bears. Find hair tract woodburning patterns, reference photos and anatomy charts, painting and finishing charts, and 18 detailed patterns.

• WOODSHOP for KIDS: 52 Woodworking Projects Kids Can Build

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  Woodshop for Kids has you everything you’ll need to know to get kids (ages 4-12) started using real tools to build real projects. Safety, tools, wood, measuring, hammering, nails and screws are discussed. Included are many tricks gleaned from Jack’s 15 plus years of helping kids build with wood. Construction details for 52 projects are given. Projects range from the very simple like wood sanding, tops or puzzles for preschoolers to the more advanced like boxes, boats, yahoo stick or rope machine for older elementary age kids. Included are many photographs of kid created projects.