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• RUSTIC CARPENTRY: WOODWORKING WITH NATURAL TIMBER

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  With an introduction by master craftsman Ralph Kylloe, this manual on rustic carpentry is a superb resource for woodworkers, furniture makers, and carpenters of all skill levels. Here are clear and concise instructions for creating beautiful pieces with unfinished timber, utilizing the unique texture and shape of tree branches, trunks, and shrubs. In addition, rustic woodworking requires few tools and relatively little skill to make decorative and practical flower stands, tables, chairs, gates, porches, aviaries, footbridges, verandas, tool sheds, and more. All these projects are included here with detailed advice on collecting and drying sticks; what kind of wood works best for various items; how to varnish both indoor and outdoor pieces; using battens and mortises to secure furniture; and successfully employing a range of other techniques.

• CARVING CLASSICAL STYLES IN WOOD

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  Here is a great guide on how to add exquisite period details to all your woodworking projects. Detailed carving instructions help you incorporate relief panels, burst, shells, keystones, and finials into your own work. A final project chapter offers examples of these elements in the making of chests, mirrors, cabinets, benches and other pieces.

• WATER BASED FINISHES

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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. .

• THE COMPLETE ILLUSTRATED G/T USING WOODWORKING TOOLS (PB)

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  This step-by-step pictorial reference covers using all the tools found in a modern woodworking shop. Organized for quick access, this book makes it easy to find exactly the technique you are looking for. Over 850 photos and drawings illustrate using hand and power tools, including choosing the right tool for the job, setting it up, and basic and special operations. Among the topics covered: •Choosing the right tool •Mastering hand-tool skills •Setting up machines •Making accurate cuts •Using jigs and fixtures About the author Lonnie Bird was a long-time contributing editor to American Woodworker and frequently contributes to Fine Woodworking. He is the author of The Shaper Book, The Bandsaw Book, The Complete Illustrated Guide to Shaping Wood and Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Period Furniture Details. For many years, Lonnie Bird ran a university woodworking program. He lives in Dandridge, Tennessee, where he makes 18th-century furniture and operates a woodworking school.

• Convert Your Home to Solar Energy- Paperback

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  This definitive homeowner’s guide to solar energy has arrived at just the right time. With the cost of heating oil and electricity fluctuating wildly, consumers are clamoring for information on alternative energy. This source book covers all the relevant technologies, including solar space and water heating, as well as photovoltaic electricity. It’s practical (with cost calculators, tips on taking advantage of rebates and tax incentives, and advice on finding specialized contractors). And it’s authoritative, written by a recognized expert in the field, Everett Barber, Jr., who has 30 years’ experience installing all kinds of solar energy systems. Co-author Joseph Provey has been writing about the topic for almost as long. Together, they cover every facet of planning, installing, operating, and maintaining a residential solar energy system.

• Fine Woodworking Best Finishing Techniques

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  Fine Woodworking Best Finishing Techniques:Foolproof techniques for achieving the perfect finish Overcome every woodworker’s greatest challenge. Countless hours of effort are at stake whenever you start applying that all-important final finish to your project. To help you achieve flawless results – and breathe easier – our editors compiled Fine Woodworking Best Finishing Techniques, a collection of 36 invaluable articles from America’s premier woodworking magazine. With the right advice you can enjoy perfect results. With the help of 500 step-by-step photos, our experts show you how to attack the finishing process with confidence. Learn how to properly prep all surfaces, choose dyes or stains to complement the wood, master the tricky art of applying them, and even troubleshoot potential problems.