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As the demand for cleaner, safer, and more environmentally friendly finish- ing products increases, more woodworkers are turning to water-based finishes. This informative book is the only thorough treatment of water-based finishes. Chapters on "Advantages Over Traditional Finishes", "How Water-based Finishes Work", "Chemical Composition", "Disadvantages of Water-based Finishes", and more. .
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Subtitle: "10 Step-by-Step Projects for Furniture Makers". Carving 18th Century American Furniture Elements guides the reader through the process of carving authentic motifs found on the most treasured pieces of 18th century American furniture. Each of the 10 projects are presented in a step-by-step progression, from shaping the surface through layout, to rough carving and finally detailed carving. Each step is described in detail with emphasis on technique and methods used to accomplish the task. In addition, the text is supplemented with numerous annotated diagrams and photographs to assist the reader. The intent of the book is two fold. First is that the serious reader will be able to carve the elements from the text and photographs. These projects are not simplified versions that leave out the more complex details that make each element interesting and noteworthy. The entire process is covered and no steps are omitted. Second is to instill confidence in the reader that carving these elements is a learned skill and to provide guidance to that end. Carving 18th Century American Furniture Elements is intended for the serious student of American period furniture as well as those who are trying to improve their carving skills through practice and self study. It is written so that an experienced carver can learn new motifs and that a novice can gain confidence quickly. All of the projects are presented as part of a piece of furniture rather than stand-alone items that are for practice only. The projects selected for this book were chosen because of their importance and popularity in relation to museum quality 18th century American pieces.
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Full of builder-tested strategies, techniques and trade secrets, here's a single book that delivers everything you'll ever need to build safe, sturdy floors, walls, and ceilings with precision. * The basics of framing, from 10 proven rules to innovative new methods * Advanced techniques like framing curved walls and cathedral ceilings * Up-to-the minute information on the latest materials, such as engineered lumber, I-joist trusses, and LULs * Over 400 on-the-job photos and detailed drawings show you exactly what to do every step of the way.
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This volume is a comprehensive, authoritative, and easy to use reference for homeowners covering all home wiring situations from the most basic to advanced. The only projects not covered are those that should be left to professionals. This highly visual book focused on real world situations faced by homeowners and real world advice, including how to deal with the inevitable things that can go wrong. What is unique about this wiring guide is that it is easy to find the project and the information on how to tackle it. Intuitive finding devices and visual tables of contents make it easy to identify the material in the book relevant to the reader's situation. The authoritative advice is provided by a professional electrician and presented in text and photos by veteran home-improvement writer, Mike Litchfield.
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This is a collection of all of the best recent material on finishing published in Fine Woodworking Magizine. The Authors range from experts in the manufacturing field to highly skilled amateur woodworkers. This is a great guide to basic finishing.
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Reprint of the enlarged 1908 edition. Perhaps one of the best books ever published on the subject. There are 27 chapters and 486 pages. Illus. Covers tools, stairbuilding, handrailing, doors, paneling, windows, shutters, showcase work, shaped, curved and beveled work, molding, arichitraves, skirting, machine practice, etc. A comprehensive work of interest to the professional and hobbiest.