Monster trucks can roar right into your home with Great Big Toy Trucks, a step-by-step guide to making a collection of wooden vehicles that can be played with and enjoyed – by the truck maker and the truck receiver alike!
Sturdy, fun, and popular. Wooden trucks are great projects for the beginner and the experienced woodworker with the end results giving children hours of pleasure playing with the toys. With more than 400 images to view, detailed instructions for a fleet of vehicles are easily explained by author Les Neufeld, who has chosen toys that are consistently rated by toy manufacturers and retailers as top sellers.
Nine working vehicles can be made, including:
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The botany, history, healing, and lore of trees. Genera from aspen to willow are captured in 70 dramatic photographs that illustrate their brilliant seasonal transformations. 50 different types of trees are presented and each described by way of botanical qualities, medicinal uses, magical associations, cultural uses, and much more. Quite interesting.
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This book bypasses spindle turning and provides basic instructions to get aspiring bowl turners directly to their goal of creating a pleasant bowl.
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A very comprehensive guide to beautiful paint based finishes. The author, a professional set designer for the theater, discusses over 50 essential techniques and 150 colors. Each recipe includes ingredients, equipment, and instructions. Solvents, glazes, waxes, varnishes, and brushes are all discussed. Techniques include dry brushing, dragging, aging, graining, crackle, stoneblocking, wood washing, marbling, and metallic finishes.
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If you want to tackle a home plumbing job yourself -- and save a few bucks in the process -- here's the book for you. In Plumbing Complete, master plumber Rex Cauldwell gives you all the expert advice you'll need to handle virtually any plumbing project with confidence. From the basic plumbing problems everyone faces to complex challenges that are a little trickier, you'll learn everything you need to get things running smoothly again. (The few projects not covered by the author are ones that absolutely should be handled by a plumbing professional.) What's unique about this book is how easy it is to find and use the valuable information on every page -- with detailed instructions and clear, step-by-step photos that make every procedure easy to understand and implement. You'll also appreciate the intuitive finding devices and table of contents featuring visual symbols that make it easy to find whatever type of project you're looking for -- and get started quickly. Here's an example of what you'll discover. The tools you'll need for every project Understanding the drain/vent system How to clean and unclog pipes Repairing faucets and toilets Installing a new bath Working with kitchen appliances How to fix outdoor plumbing When you consider the high cost of even the most simple plumbing repair job, it's easy to see how this useful book can be a smart investment that helps you save on every job you handle yourself.
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Perfect for turners and crafters of all abilities. The Complete Guide to Turning Pens & Pencils lives up to its name. Heres everything you need, even if youre just starting out, to craft your own custom-made writing instruments. 15 enticing projects. Build your turning skills as you work your way through these gorgeous projects that range from beginner to advanced. Master the sanding, polishing, and finishing techniques to craft pens and pencils from scratch or using blanks. Learn to work with wood, acrylics, or polymer clay and how to choose the right mechanisms. Minimum investment for maximum enjoyment. The beauty of these projects is that you can turn out beautiful work using little more than a standing or even a portable lathe. And, even the most time-starved crafters can fit these projects into a busy schedule. Inspiration and instruction from a pro. Author Walter Hall, an accomplished wood turner in the U.K., shares a wealth of ideas and trade secrets in this complete guide. Springboard off of his experience to create your own works of art.
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Author, artist, and fresh face in the woodworking community, Roshaan Ganief shares patterns and instructions for 40 attractive projects that can be cut on a scroll saw. The projects - which combine a simplistic, natural beauty with a modern flair - range from chic lighting accessories and wall art to stylish pendants, coasters, candle holders and more. A gallery of the author's work showcases the wide variety of items you can make by enlarging, reducing or simply altering patterns. Also included is an essential "Getting Started" chapter that will orientate new woodworkers to the capabilities and techniques for cutting wood - specifically intricate designs - on a scroll saw. Instructions for finishing details such as backing hardware for pictures, stands for frames, creating adjustable cording for pendants and more is included. Never has scrolling looked so stylish!