Archive for February, 2010
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
| Woodworker’s Guide to Bending Wood Book |
Step-by-step photo sequences thoroughly illustrate four basic wood bending methods in this guide. There are also seven step-by-step projects presented, including shaker boxes, a bow for an arrow, a rustic chair, the sides of a guitar, and bent panels used for tables and pedestals. Tools and equipment are also discussed with a focus on budget and practicality.
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Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
| Woodworker’s Guide to Dovetails Book |
Using straightforward, efficient methods, this book shows woodworkers how to cut full, half-blind and through dovetails using hand tools. After learning the basics of joint construction, readers will move on to mastering the use of popular router-driven jigs by many name brands, including Leigh®, Keller®, Omni®, Incra® and more.
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Monday, February 8th, 2010
| Complete Book of Woodcarving |
From newly introduced beginners to seasoned carvers, this book has something to enhance every woodcarver’s skills. Brimming with expert instruction and nine attractive projects, all the classic carving styles, techniques and fundamentals are covered. Wood and tool selection, sharpening, creating a workspace, and finishing your completed work round out the included topics.
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Monday, February 8th, 2010
| Ellsworth on Woodturning Book |
The book woodturners have been waiting for! David Ellsworth, the “grandfather” of the contemporary wood art movement, presents everything necessary to replicate his highly evolved techniques and signature style.
Step-by-step directions and crisp, absorbing photos show exactly how to create an open bowl, a natural-edged bowl, and an astounding hollow vessel featuring a tiny opening and coin-thin walls.
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Sunday, February 7th, 2010
| Traditional Box Projects Book |
| By presenting projects with step-by-step instructions and detailed photos, this book delivers all of the advice you need to build durable, functional boxes with precision. Projects you’ll discover include a shaker lap box, fumed oak humidor, glass-tipped display case and jewelry box with dovetailed drawers. These classic box projects are a fun way to test and expand your skills.
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Sunday, February 7th, 2010
| Great Book of Wooden Toys |
Now you can build wooden toys in the classic style of Norm Marshall! You’ll
discover 37 three-dimensional projects, each complete with an exploded illustration, a materials list and detailed step-by-step instructions for a fool-proof building experience. More than 125 photographs show woodworkers how every piece goes together. A special chapter is also devoted to finishing or painting your toys for a professional look.
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Saturday, February 6th, 2010
| To Turn the Perfect Wooden Bowl Book |
This volume chronicles the skills and philosophy of Bob Stocksdale, one of
the world’s most influential woodturners, and his lifelong quest to turn the perfect wooden bowl. Author Ron Roszkiewicz spent a week in Stocksdale’s home work shop in 1987, and a bulk of the text of this book is based on audio tapes taken from that week. Also included are never-before-seen photographs from the Stocksdale visit.
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Saturday, February 6th, 2010
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Friday, February 5th, 2010
| DVD — Residential Retro Wiring |
Everything you need to know about retrofit wiring on one DVD! This thorough summary demonstrates a wide range of topics and techniques in retrofit wiring. Part 1 of the video examines new and old house framing, focusing on where to run cables and how to locate in wall systems such as electric, plumbing and gas. Part 2 contains demonstrations of how to use wire installation and retrieval tools and how to run cables and wiring through your walls. Running time: two hours.
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Friday, February 5th, 2010
| Shop Improvements Book |
Make your shop more functional with these ideas from Fine Woodworking Magazine. 60 outstanding accessory and jig articles will fill your mind with ideas for things to add to your shop. Topics include workbenches, router jigs and fences, table saw extension tables, sawhorses and support stands, clamp and lumber racks, dovetailing jigs, storage solutions and more!
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Thursday, February 4th, 2010
| Pinewood Derby Designs & Patterns Book |
Build the coolest car in the Pinewood Derby! This ultimate design guide shares expert
tips, techniques and amazing patterns for building jaw-dropping, prize-winning
Pinewood Derby cars that are quick out of the gate. Step-by-step instructions for
building a high-wing racer, a stock car and a vintage racecar are included. Information
on creating custom decals, applying a high quality finish and prepping the car’s wheels,
axles and weight for the race is also presented.
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Thursday, February 4th, 2010
| Pinewood Derby Speed Secrets Book |
With hundreds of color photographs and clear diagrams and illustrations, this is the
only book on the market to guide parents and children through the process of building
a quality Pinewood Derby car. Step-by-step instructions enable readers to build the car
body, prepare the axles and improve the wheels with minimal tools.
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