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CARVING NATURE
$17.95
$10.77
17 projects, all taken from the natural world. These are wildlife studies in wood. Includes a heron, tree frog on a branch, cobra; realistic to abstract, freestanding sculptures to functional decoratives.
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Carving Santas from Around the World
$14.95
$8.97
This book shows the reader how to carve each of the 12 Santas presented in two different ways: as "standing" Santas and as "shelf-sitting" Santas. The first part of the book covers the basics of carving Santas. The author includes information on the carving and painting techniques, such as wood choice, basic cuts, carving tools, basic painting supplies and finishing materials. The second part of the book focuses on how to carve the Santas. Readers have two options. They can carve either a standing Santa or a shelf-sitting Santa. Each standing Santa is approximately four inches tall, full-bodied, and can stand on a table-top or shelf. The shelf-sitters are flat-bottomed with the addition of swinging legs. These figures are carved specifically to sit on the edge of a shelf or desktop with legs dangling over the edge. In this second section of the book, the author provides a step-by-step demonstration that shows the reader how to carve, paint and finish a standing, full-bodied Santa. An easy-to-follow pattern and finished photos of the carving start this section. Close-up photography and detailed captions cover the project from start to finish. The author then follows up this demonstration with a second demonstration on "shelf-sitters." She shows the reader how to carve and join the body and legs. The third section of the book includes patterns for the remaining 11 Santas. The patterns are specially designed for beginning carvers. Each has two components: a square on-the-wood pattern to help the reader get started, and a dimensional figure to help the reader finish the project. Patterns are included for both the standing and the shelf-sitting versions. Finished examples of each Santa are shown. These shots include views from several angles, plus close-ups as appropriate to provide the reader with a clear idea of the project. Historical notes on the origin of the Santa, plus carving and painting notes round out this section. This book is ideal for beginning level carvers and will appeal to any carver who would like to expand his repertoire of Santas to carve for gifts or for sale.
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FWW ON BENDING WOOD
$9.95
$5.97
35 articles covering oval boxes, kerf bent boxes, hot pipe bending, circular stairway, etc. Paper.
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CREATING THE NOT SO BIG HOUSE PB
$24.95
$14.97
Susanka is a nationally known residential architect. In this book she shows homeowners what they need to know to get the home that fits their dreams and lifestyles. She examines 25 examples of design and gives readers an insight in to successful home design. Susanka discusses and illustrates the principles of the Not So Big House.
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O'DONNELL'S WOODTURNING TECHNIQUES
$24.95
$14.97
From an internationally renowned turner who brought you "Turning Green Wood" comes an extremely practical guide to the process of woodturning. This new book covers materials, equipment and machinery, how to store timber, safety, tools, sanding and much more. Projects include a bowl, lamp, goblet, box and more. Even complex techniques are made simple with O'Donnell's logical step-by-step manner of instruction.
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BUILD LIKE A PRO: REMODELING A BATHROOM
$19.95
$11.97
Frechette shows you how to save time, avoid common mistakes, and get the stylish results you're after without breaking your budget. Selecting fixtures, finishes, and a floor plan, tap into existing water supply and waste lines, replace old tubs, showers, toilets, and sinks, comply with current building codes, repair damaged floors and walls, and install new flooring, lighting and ventilation. Frechette has been remodeling bathrooms for 20 years. He also leads seminars on popular building topics at trade shows around the country.