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• WOODWORKING TECHNIQUES, Best of Woodworker's Journal

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  Subtitle: "Ingenious Solutions and Time-Saving Secrets". Offering 29 tried-and-true woodworking techniques from the professionals at Woodworker's Journal, this detailed guide explores everything from the basics of squaring stock and sharpening tools to the intricacies of veneering a drawer face, making this a suitable collection for both beginning woodworkers looking to learn a new skill set and experienced workers who wish to improve their techniques. In-depth instructions, step-by-step color photographs, and large-scale drawings effortlessly guide woodworkers through each project-including handcutting dovetails, making Tambour doors, steam bending, and casework joinery. Helpful sidebars and quick tips also present invaluable advice on avoiding costly mistakes and improving productivity. What's Inside: " 40 Expert tips, skills, and woodworking methods " Comprehensive material lists " Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions " Detailed technical and exploded drawings " Helpful quick tips from the pros.

• Practical Woodshop Projects : 24 No-Nonsense Projects to Improve Your Shop

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  Woodworkers spend a lot of time in their shops, so why not make that space the best it can be? The 24 projects in Practical Woodshop Projects will allow you to have the best working space possible. In this dynamic shop project book you'll be able to: •organize tools for maximum efficiency\ •create functional and flexible workbenches and workstations •maximize the performance of woodworking machinery •use woodshop space most effectively •and more!

• TINY BOXES: 10 SKILL BUILDING BOX PROJECTS

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  Master box maker Doug Stowe guides woodworkers every step of the way in creating 10 gorgeous yet useful Tiny Boxes. Boxes are always a hit with woodworkers because they are quick to build, use a minimal amount of material, don’t require a large workshop, and make great gifts. Each project teaches a new technique so you will improve your general woodworking skills as you create boxes like the inlaid sliding pocket box and Japanese puzzle box. In this all-new collection of boxes from one of America's premier box makers, Doug Stowe shows how to design and build ten tiny boxes, including an inlaid sawn box, a box made with hand tools, and a finger jointed box with dovetails.

• OAK: THE FRAME OF CIVILIZATION

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  The story of oak is at the root of everything we know. The oak tree is everywhere in the temperate zones of the world: knowing how to use it has made an astonishing difference to human history. From religious rites to heating, ink, war ships, casks, and homemaking, oak has had a dramatic impact on our world. This is a highly readable work on a very interesting subject. Published at $24.95 Special $19.95.

• TURNING TOYS WITH RICHARD RAFFAN DVD

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  You're about to feel like one of Santa's toymakers. Christmas doesn't have to be around the corner to start turning wooden toys that are sure to delight the kids (both big and small) in your life. There's something about these simple, yet satisfying treasures that bring out the inner child in us all. Now you can join the thousands of woodturners who have learned to turn with the incomparable dean of teachers, Richard Raffan, through his best-selling books and DVDs. Woodturners of all levels, start your engines because Turning Toys with Richard Raffan, an informative and inspiring step-by-step DVD, teaches you how to make a wheelie bug, a racing car, wands, tops, and so many other favorite projects you'll want to twirl and wave, roll and spin! There are 8 wonderful hand-turned wooden toy projects in all, and each one is easy to make—and will surely make someone smile. This 160-minute DVD shows you how to: •Learn tricks of the trade including clever tactics for salvaging snafus like catches and wood splitting •Identify exactly how the cutting edge should relate to the surface you're cutting •Stand properly to support and hold the tools so that working at your lathe is comfortable •Create a measurable difference in your lathe skills In no time, you’ll make fun, educational toys that spark the imagination, improve hand-eye coordination, and are powered solely by joy. What a refreshing alternative to electronic games! And to reinforce the new skills culled from watching and listening to Richard Raffan's DVD, be sure to read and then reread the companion book Turning Toys with Richard Raffan to lock in your knowledge.