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Great Book of Wooden Toys

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.

Great Book of Wooden Toys

Great Book of Wooden Toys

To Turn the Perfect Wooden Bowl Book

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.

To Turn the Perfect Wooden Bowl Book

To Turn the Perfect Wooden Bowl Book

Woodworker’s Journal 1 Year U.S. Subscription – Special Catalog OfferSubscription

Saturday, February 6th, 2010
Woodworker’s Journal 1 Year U.S. Subscription – Special Catalog Offer
Woodworker’s Journal Magazine is published 6 times a year and features great projects, tips and techniques. Each project features shop elevations and exploded views with step-by-step directions.

Woodworker’s Journal 1 Year U.S. Subscription – Special Catalog Offer

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Shop Improvements Book

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!

Shop Improvements Book

Shop Improvements Book

Pinewood Derby Designs & Patterns Book

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.

Pinewood Derby Designs & Patterns Book

Pinewood Derby Designs & Patterns Book

Pinewood Derby Speed Secrets Book

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.

Pinewood Derby Speed Secrets Book

Pinewood Derby Speed Secrets Book

Holiday Ornaments for the Scroll Saw Book

Sunday, December 13th, 2009
Holiday Ornaments for the Scroll Saw Book
Celebrate the season with a holiday scroll saw ornament for every decor! These ornaments are quick and easy to make, are inexpensive, and make perfect gifts. Beginning and advanced scrollers alike will benefit from the author’s helpful tips and techniques, including wood selection, finishing, and hanging the ornaments. With more than 300 beautiful patterns.

Holiday Ornaments for the Scroll Saw Book

Holiday Ornaments for the Scroll Saw Book

Taunton’s Complete Illustrated Guide to Choosing & Installing Hardware Book

Sunday, December 13th, 2009
Taunton’s Complete Illustrated Guide to Choosing & Installing Hardware Book
Discover the entire range of hardware used in woodworking and common household applications.

Taunton’s Complete Illustrated Guide to Choosing & Installing Hardware Book

Taunton’s Complete Illustrated Guide to Choosing & Installing Hardware Book

Woodchuckles Book of Jokes and Cartoons

Thursday, November 26th, 2009
Woodchuckles Book of Jokes and Cartoons
Enjoy this wacky and witty collection of woodworking cartoons. Over 100 original full-page jokes and cartoons about tools, supplies, techniques and more will have you rolling on your shop floor, or at least making copies to hang them up! See the video tab for sample cartoons and jokes.

Woodchuckles Book of Jokes and Cartoons

Woodchuckles Book of Jokes and Cartoons

Big Book of Scroll Saw Woodworking

Thursday, November 26th, 2009
Big Book of Scroll Saw Woodworking
Big Book of Scroll Saw Woodworking: More Than 60 Projects and Techniques for Fretwork, Intarsia & Other Scroll Saw Crafts

Absorb a variety of scrolling techniques and projects from the pages of this guide to scoll saw woodworking. Beginners get plenty of advice on basic techniques before shifting focus to attempting simple projects. Intermediate and advanced techniques and projects are also included. 192 pages.

Big Book of Scroll Saw Woodworking

Big Book of Scroll Saw Woodworking

Cabinet, Shelves and Home Storage Solutions Book

Friday, November 13th, 2009
Cabinet, Shelves and Home Storage Solutions Book
Creative Homeowner presents this guide to cabinets, shelving and home storage solutions for your home. Learn how to control clutter and make the most of your storage space. 35 illustrated projects cover all areas of the home and will have you on your way to an organized living space.

Cabinet, Shelves and Home Storage Solutions Book

Cabinet, Shelves and Home Storage Solutions Book

Step by Step Trim Book

Friday, November 13th, 2009
Step by Step Trim Book
Creative Homeowner presents this photographic edition of the best-selling guide of
how to select and install the right molding and trim for your home. Room preparation, tools, layout, cutting, installation, finishing, and maintenance are all covered for a variety of trim types including base, crown, chair rails and window and door casings.

Step by Step Trim Book

Step by Step Trim Book