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• WOODTURNING METHODS

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  How do I turn rings? What's the best way to chuck spoons? Woodturning Methods guides you through a host of special techniques which have not been brought together before. Various chapters explore chucking, spindle turning, turning slender spindles, turning spheres, eccentric turning, multi-axis turning, turning ellipses and drilling in the lathe. Mr. Darlow was the owner of a woodturning business for many years.

• Mammals: An Artistic Approach

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  This classic book focuses on playful otters, graceful deer and stately bears. Find hair tract woodburning patterns, reference photos and anatomy charts, painting and finishing charts, and 18 detailed patterns.

• THE COMMERCIAL WOODS OF AFRICA: A Descriptive Full Color Guide

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  THE COMMERCIAL WOODS OF AFRICA: A Descriptive Full Color Guide profiles 90 exotic African woods. A full set of relevant facts is provided for each tree, including: a full-color photograph of each wood’s grain and pattern, a list of botanical, commercial and vernacular names, a map indicating the tree’s habitat in Africa, and descriptive text about the tree itself, the qualities of its wood, and its common uses and applications. Finally, mathematical values detailing the woods various physical properties such as density, durability, bending strength, and shrinkage are included.

• FOR PROS BY PROS: BUILDING STAIRS

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  Stair building combines precision carpentry with tricky math, so even experienced builders can find it challenging. But as this extensively illustrated book demonstrates, any builder who can measure the distance between two floors can plan and build a stunning set of stairs. By clearly laying out the geometry, planning, and construction involved, author Andy Engel takes the reader from a simple structure of framing lumber to a set of stairs fit for a king. From building and installing railings to using off-the-shelf stair parts, Building Stairs lays out the process clearly and completely. All the reader needs to is a router, saw, drill, and level. This elevating book fills in all the rest -- step by step by step.

• 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.

• WOODCARVING: TOOLS, MATERIAL #II

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  Now you're ready to carve but first some information on wood itself. Information on hard and soft wood and the conversion and seasoning of wood. How to deal with defects and woodworms. Grain, hardness, figure, texture, and durability: recognize those elements that distinguish a quality piece. What type of wood works for what type of carving, gluing up, edge to edge, face to face, flat and end grain joints. And last but not least, all about finishing. REGULAR $19.95 OUR PRICE $15.95. YOU SAVE 20%.