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.
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Subtitle: "21 Original Designs with Full-Size Plans and Expert Instruction for All Skill Levels". From Kathy Wise, celebrated intarsia artist and contributor to Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts, comes an original collection of 21 FULL-SIZE patterns that capture the beauty of wildlife and the magnificence of the great outdoors. This exclusive collection will complement any skill level and includes 3 complete step-by-step demonstrations featuring a Rose, Mallard, and Lion along with tips on wood selection, tool use, and setting up your space.
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With proper planning and design, a deck can add a new dimension of living space to a home. Not only is it an enjoyable outdoor retreat and expanded entertainment area for family and friends, but its also a great return on a home investment. For homeowners building new decks or upgrading existing ones, or for builders and remodeling contractors looking for new ideas for their clients, this most complete and up-to-date book is packed with over 300 inspiring photographs along with hundreds of design solutions and top-notch advice to help inform smart decisions. Chapters focus on a wide range of deck sizes, styles, and materials, as well as furniture, accessories, and landscaping ideas. In addition, practical sidebars and case studies will help anyone plan just the right deck to suit their home, yard, and lifestyle.
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Good finishing can be the key to a successful woodworking job, and fortunately its a task that anyone can master. All thats required is simple equipment and a solid understanding of the basicswhich this fully-illustrated guide, with 200 color photos and easy-to-follow instructions, provides. Whether youre considering a full grain French polish or a quick and easy wipe-on, youll find advice here on whats suitable for any particular piece. A general review features a technical description of each main finish and information on the best methods of application, while coverage of preparation encompasses everything from safety considerations to stripping the wood. The step-by-step projects include almost every imaginable style.
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This essential reference for pros and passionate amateurs is back with a fresh design and updated content. Written by respected builders from all over America, this extensive revision collects all the latest roof framing articles from the pages of Fine Homebuilding magazinefrom cutting rafters and framing roof valleys to building dormers and working with roof trusses. The contributors offer hard-earned, job-tested advice on an impressive variety of tools, techniques, and trade secrets. Framing Roofs shows how to work with speed and precision, and, since working on a roof is often a complicated and dangerous task, safety is always at the forefront.
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Four turning masters use their finest projects to reveal the creative possibilities offered by turned woodwork. A wide array of woods are employed, from common woods to exotic varieties and even tree roots. The masters discuss secret techniques and tools they use to create special effects. The projects range from easy to somewhat complex.
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More than 200 timber species from around the world are described in detail in this lavishly illustrated, compact edition of Terry Porters best-selling book. In this indispensable guide to one of the worlds most valuable natural resources there are handsome color photographs of each species, and reliable data on working properties, seasoning requirements, typical uses and safety considerations. Inspirational examples of finished work are also shown. A further 200 species are listed in brief, and there is a comprehensive index. Aimed squarely at the individual or small-scale user, whether professional or amateur, the book includes woods used in cabinetmaking, joinery, carpentry, turning, carving and a host of more specialist applications. It covers most species in widespread use, and many less familiar ones which deserve to be better known. This new compact edition of a best-selling reference work, includes the 20 important species added to the revised and expanded edition and a section illustrating the variety of decorative figuring which can be found in many species. There is also valuable information on wood defects and potential health hazards. Specially commissioned drawings of living trees, including details of their leaves, fruit and flowers, add a new dimension to the book and serve to enhance our appreciation of the raw material of woodwork.