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A comprehensive guide and woodturning project book to all aspects of this American folk art including the history of duck calls and the methods for successfully making your own duck call.
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Revised, 2nd edition. Six projects from the original edition are joined by new pens, more troubleshooting, and new materials geared toward experimenting with new media as well as making the most out of small stock. Gross discusses new finishes such as snake skin, and 24 karat gold, as well as laser work and plastic inserts.
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Good finishing can be the key to a successful woodworking job, and fortunately its a task that anyone can master. All thats required is simple equipment and a solid understanding of the basicswhich this fully-illustrated guide, with 200 color photos and easy-to-follow instructions, provides. Whether youre considering a full grain French polish or a quick and easy wipe-on, youll find advice here on whats 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.
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Mackie is a professional log home builder as well as an instructor in the craft. This book covers financing, blueprints, site planning, timber selection, log storage, notches, hewing, joists and rafters, wiring, foundations, and much more. Mackie is the dean of log builders. This is a completely revised and expanded edition of the original 1971 book.
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Going green at home can seem like an all-or-nothing proposition. Do you sell everything (including the house) and start over, building and buying only eco-friendly, renewable goods? Or do you take the advice offered up in this smart and sensible book and remodel instead? Green building expert Barry Katz makes a compelling argument for remodeling, as he guides readers through what can be a perplexing and daunting process. Too many decisions? No worries. Katz explains how different choices impact a homes overall green quotient, as well as its bottom line. Emphasizing off-the-shelf materials, the book shows how homeowners of ordinary means can green up a remodel, resulting in less waste, more energy-efficient homes, lower maintenance costs, and more comfortable, healthful environments. This is an essential guide for anyone who has ever wanted to go green but wasnt exactly sure where to begin.
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Relatively affordable as DIY projects go, tiling is also one of the most popular among homeowners. New tile can cover a multitude of sins and transform a space from tiny entry to spacious kitchen in a matter of hours, if its done properly. This book presents all of the information needed to take on a tiling project from start to finish, including planning and layout, installation, and upkeep from tiling a kitchen counter or outdoor patio, to installing glass block in a shower, on a curve. From the FOR PROS BY PROS series, this book delivers pro-rated instruction guaranteed to get the job done right the first time.