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You don’t need a ton of talent, tools, or space to make amazing projects with wood -- just a willingness to dive in and try. In Build Stuff with Wood, the former editor of Fine Woodworking magazine throws out the old rules, creating useful, stylish items using only a few portable power tools, off the-shelf lumber, and some unusual supplies. Whether you are entering the handmade world for the first time or just looking for easy, weekend projects, this book is for you. You’ll get 14 projects to build, including: •Outdoor bench •Cedar planters with bench •Curvy cutting board •Postmodern coffee table •Floating shelves •Hanging lamp •Rolling workstation •and more! Plus, Asa’s chapter on what to build and where to build it makes this the perfect book for anyone just starting out. He covers off on basic tools you’ll need, understanding lumber, and safety essentials.
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Whittling is a fun past time for those just starting to carve, and those who have been carving for years. This book is filled with great little projects and games that are enjoyable to make and enjoyable to use.
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The secrets to carving powerful and emotionally-charged faces are revealed in this innovative handbook. Step-by-step explanations demonstrate how to create unique spherical heads laden with a variety of moods and expressions, including soft smiles, laughter, and tears. Guidelines also highlight a number of difficulties often encountered when carving emotions and offer helpful solutions. Ideal for carvers of caricatures and serious works alike, even experienced carvers will learn how to instill realistic feelings into their work.
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For woodworkers, hand tools put the emphasis on the process of woodworking rather than the result. Yet hand tools also are essential to the highest level of craftsmanship, bringing a refinement to work that machines alone cannot produce. Whether using hand tools alone as a source of pleasure, quality, or efficiency, or in combination with machines, woodworker can trust the information in Woodworking with Hand Tools, a collection of 35 articles from the experts at Fine Woodworking magazine. In Woodworking with Hand Tools, expert craftsmen explain how they choose, sharpen, and use every kind of hand tool.
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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.