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• THE MISSING SHOP MANUAL: LATHE: THE TOOL INFORMATION YOU NEED AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

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  Dedicated to providing integral information about woodworking tools and techniques that other manuals overlook, the books in this series contain safety facts, explanations about basic project setup, and tips for maximizing tool performance. Filled with clear diagrams and instructions, these pocket-sized, durable manuals are ideal for quick reference in the workshop. The maintenance and uses of lathes are explored in this highly specialized yet accessible handbook. It covers all aspects of lathe ownership, from initial setup to the most efficient uses. Filled with information germane to all woodworkers, this guide effectively explains the ins and outs of lathe operation without being bogged down by unnecessary sample projects. This no-nonsense manual focuses on user-friendly solutions and instructions on lathe usage.

• BUILD LIKE A PRO: BUILDING A DECK

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  The deck is the most popular exterior building project in America. Schuttner walks the reader through the entire process-from the planning stages, through construction, step-by-step, to the custom details that make a deck unique. The book covers the practical side of building as well as design considerations that make a difference to discriminating homeowners. New, revised edition.

• Code Check Building 3rd Edition: An Illustrated Guide to the Building Codes

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  Now in its third edition, this invaluable reference provides users all the information they need to avoid the most common building code violations — no matter the project. Using clear and concise language, the book underscores the safety principles on which codes are based and ensures compliance at every stage of construction. This latest edition reflects the most up-to-date changes in the International Residential Code, recent changes to the code highlighted throughout the text. There’s a wealth of information here, all presented in the hugely successful format — spiral-bound with durable, laminated pages — that has made Code Check an indispensable tool on the job site

• THE HOMEOWNER'S GUIDE TO MANAGING A RENOVATION

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  Major home remodeling isn’t for the faint of heart; there is huge potential for design problems, cost overruns, or just unsatisfactory workmanship. Here, a professional construction manager who masterminded the redesign at New York’s famed Avery Fisher Hall as well as a massive institute-wide renovation of St. Luke’s Hospital, offers an indispensable guide for homeowners who need to manage a large-scale renovation. There’s advice on how to articulate your thoughts clearly to designers, architects, and contractors; tips on negotiating contracts; suggestions for protecting yourself from legal and financial threats; and help understanding warranty claims. Each step—from initial planning through the completed project—is covered in layman’s terms, and sample contracts, floor plans, cost estimating worksheets and other forms are provided.

• BUILD LIKE A PRO: INSTALLING FLOORS

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  There is a wide variety of flooring options available -- wood, tile and stone, laminate, resilient vinyl, bamboo, and cork -- and Installing Floors shows homeowners how to lay them all like a pro. In this new title from the successful Build Like A Pro series, contractor and experienced author Joseph Truini covers the subject in great detail; he walks readers through the process of installation -- made attainable through more than 350 step-by-step photos and illustrations -- and explains the benefits and unique properties of different materials. Like previous titles in the series, this book delivers on its promise of, "expert advice from start to finish."

• Practical Woodshop Projects : 24 No-Nonsense Projects to Improve Your Shop

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  Woodworkers spend a lot of time in their shops, so why not make that space the best it can be? The 24 projects in Practical Woodshop Projects will allow you to have the best working space possible. In this dynamic shop project book you'll be able to: •organize tools for maximum efficiency\ •create functional and flexible workbenches and workstations •maximize the performance of woodworking machinery •use woodshop space most effectively •and more!