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• THE COMPLETE ILLUSTRATED G/T JIGS & FIXTURES (PB)

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  Finding an effective jig or fixture for a woodworking operation can be as elusive and time-consuming as designing a great piece of furniture, a sailboat, or a ukulele. It takes solid woodworking knowledge and some problem-solving skills, with a good dose of inspiration thrown in. Even a moderately complex setup can pose numerous choices: •What tool or machine is best for the operation? •Should the jig move the wood over the machine or guide the machine past the wood? •How does the workpiece need to be referenced and clamped? •Should the jig be adjustable? Most of the woodworkers I’ve met delight in solving challenging jigging problems. But tackling these problems requires a basic understanding of jig function and design. This book will teach you how to make these time saving devices and help improve everything you build in your shop.

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  Unlock the whimsical characters and wood spirits from within one of nature's most unique woods: cypress knees.

• BUILD LIKE A PRO: WINDOWS AND DOORS

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  Installing, repairing or replacing doors and windows is within the reach of most serious Do-It-Yourselfers. McBride is a veteran carpenter and here he offers tips, shortcuts and advice on how to solve common challenges. He covers interior and exterior doors, new doors in old frames, fixing door problems, storm and screen doors, new windows, repairing windows, storm and screen windows, interior trim for doors and windows, and skylights. This is a book that will be of great value to the professional as well as the home handyman. REGULAR $19.95 OUR PRICE $15.95 YOU SAVE 20%

• 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.