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  A step-by-step pictorial reference that covers all of the essential techniques for turning wood. Organized for quick access, this book makes it easy to find exactly the technique you are looking for. Over 850 photos and drawings illustrate how to hold, sharpen, and use turning tools, use specialized chucks, deep hollow elegant vessels, finish at the lathe and much more. Raffan is an internationally known turner and teacher with numerous turning books to his credit. He lives in Canberra, Australia.

• SUCCESS WITH FINISHING

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  Good finishing can be the key to a successful woodworking job, and fortunately it’s a task that anyone can master. All that’s required is simple equipment and a solid understanding of the basics—which this fully-illustrated guide, with 200 color photos and easy-to-follow instructions, provides. Whether you’re considering a full grain French polish or a quick and easy wipe-on, you’ll find advice here on what’s suitable for any particular piece. A general review features a technical description of each main finish and information on the best methods of application, while coverage of preparation encompasses everything from safety considerations to stripping the wood. The step-by-step projects include almost every imaginable style.

• THE ART OF SEGMENTED WOOD TURNING: A Step-by-Step Guide

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  The definitive text on segmented turning. Tibbetts discusses various types of construction, staved, and ring design as well as the difference between inlaid and segmented lamination. Step-by-step instructions give detailed explanations on how to proceed with this highly visual form of turning. Includes what woods to use, glue types, creating a blueprint for your work, building a vessel, shortcuts, building a stave constructed vessel, and building an Indian blanket design ring.

• HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: HOW TO BUILD A HOUSE, REVISED AND UPDATED

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  Whether you're a seasoned pro or have never picked up a hammer, here's a valuable reference guide to building a safe, affordable, energy-efficient home -- brought to you by the world's leading authority on community home building, Habitat for Humanity International. By providing inside advice, expert tips, and step-by-step techniques, Haun simplifies the complex in a user-friendly manual that guides you from beginning to end.

• UNDERSTANDING WOOD FINISHING, Revised

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  "How to Select and Apply the Right Finish". This is the completely revised and updated edition of Flexner's classic work on finishing. Includes the latest technical updates, step-by-step instructions, 40 must have reference tables, over 300 color photos, and numerous tips for the professional and hobbyist. An excellent work on finishing.

• SKETCH UP SUCCESS

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  Download SketchUp and Start Drawing Detailed Woodworking Plans Like a Pro in No Time All. An affordable, simple, and powerful 3-D design program, SketchUp can be used to create models and plans for anything a creative mind can imagine, especially simple to elaborate woodworking projects and plans. After many years of using SketchUp, David Heim, an expert woodworker and writer, has developed a simple set of rules for success that will guide you in mastering this potent program. With SketchUp Success for Woodworkers, any woodworker can download SketchUp at breakfast and be drawing detailed and useful plans by dinnertime. Easy-to-understand instructions, screen shots, and step-by-step projects make it easy to unleash the valuable benefits of SketchUp to create the models and plans that will transform your woodworking design process and elevate your woodworking output.