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GUILD OF MASTER CRAFTSMEN Joints: A Woodworker's Guide takes one of the most important and challenging aspects of woodworking and demystifies the all-important subject of choosing, designing and cutting woodworking joints. Strong, appropriate and well-fitting joints are one of the hallmarks of the skilled woodworker. Making them properly and accurately calls for good planning and marking out as well as a good degree of care in the cutting, fitting and final assembly. It is essential to approach making joints methodically, this book provides all the necessary information to ensure success. •Aimed at both those new to woodworking as well as the experienced woodworker • Joints: A Woodworker's Guide is broken down into three main sections: planning and preparation, basic techniques of joint making and individual joints in detail. •Areas covered include: planning the work and preparing the wood; measuring and marking; cutting and fitting, glues and assembly.
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by Rick Wiebe. In a fast-paced and noisy world that makes your head spin, the classic craft of whittling is the perfect antidote. It makes you slow down, take a breath, and live in the moment. Your hands are crafting instead of typing or texting. Best of all, whittling is simple to learn, lasts a lifetime, and requires only a simple knife. It’s no wonder it’s become more popular over recent years. No longer something only old men do, whittling has reached parents spending time with kids, techies taking a break from computer screens and anyone who enjoys being outdoors. In Classic Whittling, author Rick Wiebe — a whittler for more than 60 years — provides the fundamentals for anyone looking to slow down and learn this classic craft. Classic Whittling begins with the basics of a good knife and how to keep it sharp. Wiebe then covers the best woods to use, ranging from sticks to blocks of wood, along with the basic techniques that will get you started. After that, there’s no limit to what you can do. Projects start out with toys, a whistle, and “treens” — simple forks, spoons, and other utensils used while camping. From there, it’s on to the more challenging projects: the chain, the interlinking hearts, the ball-in-a-cage, the sphere-within-a-sphere and several other classics. This handy and fun guide covers them all step-by-step. By the end of Classic Whittling, your knife will become a magic wand that turns firewood into fun, fascinates your family and friends, and lowers your blood pressure.
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Includes 15 profiles of today's finest chainsaw craftsman, photos of their commissioned work, and an easy-to-follow, step-by-step project on how to carve your own chair.
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For any homeowner -- even a beginner -- here's a great way to learn everything you need to install professional looking trim. This integrated set combines a 30-minute DVD and a companion guidebook with step-by-step instructions. The perfect way to pick up all the tips and techniques you need -- and watch real life demonstrations that show you precisely how each procedure should be done. Gary Katz, the country's leading authority on trim carpentry, takes you through all the basic procedures in his video tutorials -- all presented with great clarity and precision.
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From the Experts at American Woodworker. Stylish, well-designed outdoor furniture is the crowning beauty of a charming property. Enjoy outdoor living to the fullest with these functional and decorative furniture projects for deck, patio, yard and garden. From Adirondack chairs, patio bars and picnic tables to showcase Victorian trellises and planters, the experts at American Woodworker provide complete plans and instructions for building great-looking pieces that will beautify your outdoor space. Expert advice on finishing and varnishing ensures that your durable wooden furniture will stand up to the elements for years to come. How to Make Outdoor & Garden Furniture offers 23 do-it-yourself projects for both novice and experienced woodworkers. Superb step-by-step photographs and excellent working drawings help ensure success for both amateur and experienced builders. Each project takes from just a few hours to a weekend to complete, making this book an ideal resource for transforming your outdoor décor.
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This is the new revised and expanded edition. This is one of the classic books on housebuilding, over 350,000 copies in print. The new edition includes newly revised drawings, additional photos, and a thoroughly updated text. Procedures such as positioning doors and windows, laying a foundation, setting up a drainage system are all simplified so that it is clear what is needed. This covers all aspects of housebuilding. Regular $19.95 Special $15.95