| Practical Furniture Design Book | |
| Collected from the pages of Fine Woodworking Magazine, this comprehensive collection of articles is dedicated to practical furniture design applications. All the advice you need to design and build your own projects is here, including where to find inspiring ideas, construction strategies and more. 366 photos and 297 illustrations bring the design process to life. |
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| Turning Wood with Richard Raffan, Revised – 3rd Edition | |
| This completely revised edition of Raffan’s classic best-seller shares new techniques and up-to-date information on the art and craft of turning wood. Beginners and experienced turners will discover new insights and valuable advice on tools and methods that reflect the evolution of wood turning over the last several decades. |
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| The Art of Turned Bowls Book | |
| A wide range of bowls are displayed here to inspire creative and tasteful design when you embark on a bowl turning project. While there is less focus on turning technique, you’ll discover how important subtle form and shape is in making bowls that are a delight to hold and use. Features 270 full-color photographs and 90 drawings. |
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| Taunton’s Wood Carving Basics Book | |
| Learn the fundamentals and basic skills of one of woodworking’s most traditional methods. From simple to more sophisticated techniques, this volume contains a broad sampling of creative projects with step-by-step instructions and colorful photos to help you turn wood into art. By the end of the book, you will have the confidence to try more complicated projects and experiment with ideas you dream up yourself. |
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| Rustic Furniture Basics Book | |
| Ideal for beginners, this is a valuable reference that includes ten diverse projects such as a rustic white oak chest, western cedar table, rustic chair, slab top coffee table and more. The projects are designed to demonstrate all of the basic techniques necessary to make a wide range of rustic furniture. By using hand tools, low-tech procedures and recycled or scavenged wood, this is one of the “greenest” woodworking processes you’ll find. |
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| Tops – Making the Universal Toy Book | |
| From selecting materials and tools to applying finishes and shellacs, this handy guidebook provides complete instructions for creating 16 unique toy tops. Economical and simple to produce, each project includes step-by-step photographs. Many projects can be completed without a lathe. Designs include a top that flips over, the classic dreidel, and Benham’s top that produces colors when spun despite being painted black and white. 128 pages. |
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| Puzzle Projects for Woodworkers Book | |
| Perfect for the woodworker who is interested in puzzles and games! This book provides a collection of wooden puzzle projects submitted by members of the International Puzzle Group. Instructions, line drawings, photos and solutions to 14 original patterns are included. Also included are construction tips to help you achieve more professional results. 96 pages. |
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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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