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Pye is a professional carver and here presents a course on relief woodcarving. He uses one design, a fish, and explains exactly what he is doing, why he is doing it, every step of the way. Pye discusses tools, wood, the workplace, and what to do if things go wrong.
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For any homeowner -- even a beginner -- here's a great way to learn everything you need to install professional looking trim. This integrated set combines a 30-minute DVD and a companion guidebook with step-by-step instructions. The perfect way to pick up all the tips and techniques you need -- and watch real life demonstrations that show you precisely how each procedure should be done. Gary Katz, the country's leading authority on trim carpentry, takes you through all the basic procedures in his video tutorials -- all presented with great clarity and precision.
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Subtitle: "Salvaging the Architectural Treasure of Unwanted Houses." Two of the countrys leading experts on salvaging unwanted houses explain the green art of unbuilding (or deconstruction) and take the reader on a fascinating tour of the process. Topics include assessing a building for salvage potential, safe deconstruction, and how to identify and rescue reusable parts and pieces.
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Carving in the Round takes readers on a journey to develop their understanding of form, design, artistic creativity, and technical knowledge in wood carving. Seven innovative projects, which gradually increase in difficulty, introduce and build on important techniques for the reader to learn, practice, and adopt. Each of the projects includes scale designs, guidance on what woods to select, which tools will be necessary, the difficulty level rating, approximately how long it will take to complete, and what skills will be learned from making it. Clear, step-by-step instructions explain how to approach the details and form. Advice is offered on what type of finish to use, and finally the shape, size, and design of the base onto which the sculptures will be mounted is considered.
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A step-by-step pictorial reference that covers all of the essential techniques for turning wood. Organized for quick access, this book makes it easy to find exactly the technique you are looking for. Over 850 photos and drawings illustrate how to hold, sharpen, and use turning tools, use specialized chucks, deep hollow elegant vessels, finish at the lathe and much more. Raffan is an internationally known turner and teacher with numerous turning books to his credit. He lives in Canberra, Australia.