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Author
Publisher
The Taunton Press
Publication Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"You don't need a ton of talent, tools, or space to make amazing projects with wood -- just a willingness to dive in and try. Build stuff with wood, the former editor of Fine woodworking magazine throws out the old rules, creating useful, stylish items using only a few portable power tools, off-the-shelf lumber, and some unusual supplies. Whether you are entering the handmade world for the first time or just looking for easy, weekend projects, this...
Author
Publisher
Quarto Publishing Group USA
Publication Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Using simple techniques, Tuscany-based woodworkers Samina Langholz and Andrea Brugi teach you how to make 20 beautiful wood objects for the home. From an egg cup made from a reclaimed beam and broom handle to a chopping board featuring a hand-carved "butterfly" - an old trick for stabilising a crack - here are a wonderful selection of approachable carpentry projects that don't require complicated tools, and can be done easily in the home. Suitable...
Author
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing, Inc
Publication Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
This comprehensive guide to the tools and techniques of woodworking has been a favorite of both amateur and professional woodworkers for over a century. Readers will learn to make almost anything using only hand tools. With nearly 3,000 illustrations, this virtual tome is an invaluable resource for any do-it-yourselfer.
13) The everything woodworking book: a beginner's guide to creating great projects from start to finish
Author
Series
Publication Date
2005
Language
English
Description
The Everything Woodworking Book is an essential guide for tapping into the exciting world of woodcraft. Popular Woodworking's Jim Stack packs tons of practical information-from learning how to set up shop by selecting the right tools to understanding the fundamentals of basic woodworking joints and furniture design-into one comprehensive package. Filled with easy-to-follow techniques, two-color inserts, and dozens of clear black-and-white photographs,...
17) Learn to whittle fascinating people in wood: make hundreds of different expressions with one knife
Author
Publication Date
2024
Language
English
Description
"Over twelve projects reveal how to turn a blank into hundreds of different characters, with illustrated techniques for achieving different hairstyles, facial features and expressions, clothes, and painting details"-- Provided by publisher.
18) Finishing wood
Publisher
The Taunton Press, Inc
Publication Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Brings together the latest information on a variety of wood finishing techniques. Learn how to: Sand between coats for a flawless finish, Get great results with polyurethane, Apply a tabletop finish with a hand-rubbed feel, Accentuate carvings with color, Spray water-based finishes, Revive a worn finish.
Author
Publication Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Rediscover the joy of hand tools and the quiet satisfaction of working unplugged.
In a world dominated by power tools and fast results, this inspiring guide invites woodworkers to slow down and reconnect with the craft through traditional hand-tool techniques. With a focus on precision, patience, and artistry, The Unplugged Workshop offers a collection of beautiful, functional projects designed to be built entirely by hand.
Author and craftsman...