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Subtitle: : 30 Projects for turners of all levels Please pass the salt! And pepper! This first ever book dedicated to turning salt and pepper shakers and mills will guide turners in creating small projects that are practical and beautiful, perfect for yourself or to give as a handmade gift. The 30 step-by-step projects, rated by level of difficulty, are fairly easy to finish and use only small amounts of expensive materials. While turning wood is the focus, author Chris West also shows how the same design can be reconceived using different accessorieslike glass, metals, or ceramicsand assembly methods. The designs include both traditional and CrushGrind mechanisms, which allow for more flexibility and grinding options (for coarse or fine grit). A gallery of work from internationally recognized turners rounds out this craft-pleasing book filled with beautiful pieces.
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Bathroom remodels of every size and shape continue to be popular renovation projects. One, because they can truly enhance a homes appeal. And two, because they can be done on any budget. Now, with a fresh design and expanded, up-to-date content, the newest edition of the best-selling Bathroom Remodeling is a must-have for pros and passionate amateurs. Written by builders from all over the country, including some of Tauntons most well-respected authors, the articles showcased here were originally published in Fine Homebuilding magazine. Expert guidance covers all the components of a bathroom renovation: design, tiling, lighting, heating, and ventilation.
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From a sandstone portal in Morocco to a bamboo-lined aperture in China, an exploration of door forms in vivid color. The authors capture the sheer variety of entryways worldwide, and show the harmony achieved by their diverse proportions, designs, materials, and colors and discloses how doors reflect geography.
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How to make something from nothing, well, almost nothing! If, like most of us, you have a pile of leftover wood scraps stashed away in your shop, you’ll rejoice over Derek Jones’s book, Woodworking from the Scrap Pile. Now, at long last, a book packed with great ideas for turning that trash heap into treasure! 20 useful projects made from odds and ends. These made-from-scrap projects will not only clean up your shop, but provide satisfying work that results in useful items for your home, office, garden – or as nicely made gifts. Projects include: wooden salad serving forks, serving platter, and meat tenderizer that would cost a pretty penny in a specialty shop, along with a letter rack, tool caddy, cute bird house, and more. Show and tell instructions, tips for all skill levels. Each clever project is explained in clear, straightforward terms, with step-by-step photos that “show and tell” exactly what to do. And, whatever your abilities, there are plenty of projects for you – and opportunities to turn little bits and pieces into beautiful accessories like those in high-end shops.
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"Installing, Replacing, Repairing". Learn from the builders who have installed (and fixed botched installations) of doors and windows. 21 articles from past issues of Fine Homebuilding magazine are presented, all of which deal with windows and doors-choosing them, building them, installing them, fixing them. Topics discussed include weather-tight installation, how to choose engery-efficient units, how to install specialty doors, how to make stock windows a custom look, and more.
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The latest volume in the hugely successful Ultimate Bible series explains all the skills a woodworker needs, from selecting tools to joints and finishing. Furniture maker Ben Plewes and Good Woodworking consultant editor Phil Davy provide top tips from leading carpenters, along with step-by-step diagrams and instructions. For novices learning the basics or experienced woodworkers seeking a new detail, this book will be an indispensable reference.