by David Schiff.
Outdoor projects are perfect for the do-it-yourselfer, and the projects in this book are designed and presented specifically for those of us who spend 9 to 5 doing something other than carpentry or woodworking. I
This Stanley-branded book is designed to help you think about your outdoor space as a whole and then create the garden structures and furnishings that fit the way your family lives. Here you will find:
•14 great projects covering everything from simple outdoor furniture to a small garden shed and a colorful chicken coop
•each project is designed to fulfill a need
•easy to build without special skills
•customizable to fit your space and your style.
If you can read a tape measure, drive a screw and a nail, and cut a straight line, you can handle any project in this book. Even if you are new to working with wood, you'll find handsome and useful projects in these pages that are perfect for getting your feet wet.
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Intarsiaa mosaic of wood fitted and glued into a wooden support and popular in 15th-century Italy for decorationis the focus of this guide. Scroll sawyers of all skill levels learn the secrets of creating these fascinating wooden inlay projects by using a scroll saw and other common woodworking tools. Fourteen portraits of North American wildlife, including an eagle, a mustang, an owl, and a fox, are provided. Chapters address the necessary steps to get started, including wood choice, pattern use, backing, and sanding, while also covering more complex issues such as adding texture to finished pieces to simulate fur.
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The children in your life will think you've joined Santa's Elves as you create hand-turned toys they'll love to play with - pretend fruits and vegetables, wands and goblets, spinning tops and table and alley skittles, to name just a few. The projects in Turning Toys will provide limitless ideas for woodturners who can then put their own stamp on each creation.
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In-Laws, Outlaws, and Granny Flats is the first book to explore the many designs, uses and benefits of this time-honored and emotionally satisfying living arrangement. In-law units take many forms and theyre all shown here: attic, basement and garage conversions, bump-out additions, carve-out suites, and backyard cottages. This book covers every aspect of turning one house into two homes. Its first four chapters deal with the specifics of assessing your needs, selecting an appropriate design, choosing space- and energy-saving appliances, and getting your plans approved. The books second half is a warm and engaging portfolio of in-law units and the families who created them: what needs prompted their decisions, which layouts worked best, and how they met life challenges with common sense, creativity and compassion. With more than 200 color photographs, 50 floor plans and architectural details, and a lively, personable voice, In-laws, Outlaws, and Granny Flats is perfect for homeowners who want richer lives and a more secure future.
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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Woodworking Handtools, Devices & Instruments is the first volume in Graham Blackburn’s paperback Illustrated Workshop series. It’s a comprehensive pictorial index of the woodworking handtools common in the Western civilization from eighteenth century to the present. Not only a fascinating record of trades and skills – from cabinetmakers to wheelwrights – in an age before powertools became the norm, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Woodworking Handtools is also a remarkable tribute to man’s technological ingenuity. More than 600 tools are listed and described, both alphabetically and fully cross-referenced for easy access, from the adze, awl, bevel, and bit to the wrest, yardstick, and zig-zag rule, complete with explicit definitions, interesting etymologies, and fascinating historical information. This classic reference contains more then 570 of Blackburn’s trademark detailed line drawings, accompanied by an expert’s authoritative text. Whether used a handy guide to identify a tool and its use, or read simply for enjoyment, this book stands alone in capturing the sophisticated beauty and inventiveness of handtools.
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With just the naked eye, a hand lens, a microscope, and the straight forward techniques described in this book, readers will be able to identify over 100 species of hardwoods, softwoods, and tropical woods most commonly encountered in North America. Hoadley does not use the usual "key method" but rather he presents a system of increasingly sophisticated techniques that the reader can take as far as they want. Excellent for antique collectors, furniture makers and builders. REGULAR $39.95 OUR PRICE $31.95. You save 20%.