| Author: | Harold Hall |
| Series: | Workshop Practice |
Sharpening workshop tools is probably the most diverse of all workshop activities and the one that is least understood by the majority of workshop owners. This is not unreasonable in view of the wide range of equipment suggested for the task, ranging from the complex (typically an industrial tool and cutter grinder) throu... read more
| Author: | Richard Raffan |
The appeal of woodturning is simple: with only a few hand tools and a lathe, remarkable results can be achieved, including bowls, boxes in the round, lamp bases, and furniture parts. This edition covers topics from the lathe - how it works and how to choose the right model - to fixings, cutting tools, safety, measuring, cente... read more
| Author: | Chris Reid |
Delight your children and grandchildren by making these fabulous vintage toys. Author Chris Reid takes you through the making process, giving clear advice and helpful tips to show how to make toys from the Victorian and Edwardian eras. There are 15 projects to choose from, including diabolo, yo-yo, skipping rope, spinning top... read more
| Author: | Brian Peet |
Anton Seuffert is one of the great enigmas of the New Zealand colonial furniture manufacturing era. The son of a Bohemian woodworker has created an aura and intrigue around his work that continues to gather momentum 130 years after his death. While significant examples of his craftsmanship remain, and more continue to be disc... read more
| Author: | Reinhold Budeker |
A guide to woodcarving, from carving with a pocket knife to sculpting with chisels and mallets. Starting with a course in techniques such as chip carving, relief carving and sculptural carving, it offers detailed plans, templates and instructions for 50 projects, from distinctive front-door house numbers to a spectacular fire... read more
| Author: | A. J. Hamler |
Although this book is a collection of box projects - some of them unique projects not published before - the author intends that the book be more than just compilation of projects. Some of the projects are introductions to specific box styles. Some are stand-alone projects, but most of the projects are an example of a box typ... read more
| Author: | Dennis Keeling |
Acclaimed UK woodturner, Dennis Keeling, presents this exhaustively researched and wonderfully illustrated book on segmented turning. Dennis shows readers how to put this know-how to good use with 10 step-by-step projects progressing in difficulty, from beginner to experienced. Finally, a gallery of inspirational segmented de... read more
| Author: | Antony Bailey |
This book features easy-to-follow techniques suitable for woodworkers of all abilities. This book will show you everything you need to know to get the best out of this tool. Bailey takes you through the basic set-up and the fundamental techniques; explores the difference between freehand and table routing; and, looks in-depth... read more
| Author: | Nick Arnull |
This title features 15 inspirational projects accompanied by fully illustrated step-by-step instructions and detailed photography and illustrations. It covers topics such as selecting and sharpening tools and how to use additional equipment. This UK author teaches woodturning and decorative techniques, how to sand and finish ... read more
| Author: | Andy Standing |
This title includes 20 practical projects to create useful items for the home or office, varying in difficulty. It provides expert guidance on construction techniques and the correct use of tools. It also provides advice on personal protection equipment and good working practice from UK author Andy Standing. There is no reaso... read more
| Author: | Bjarne Jespersen |
Caution: Mind boggling woodcarving projects! If you thought carving the linked chain or the ball-in-cage was a challenge, get ready for Bjarne Jespersen and his mind-altering woodcarving projects! Bjarne is a master woodcarver from Denmark and has spent his life studying geometric form. In this book, he shares over 25 amazing... read more
| Author: | Thomas Chippendale |
The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable ... read more
| Author: | James Shoolbred |
This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, o... read more
| Author: | Cyndi Joslyn |
Simple Techniques for Carving and Painting Beginner carvers are presented with jargon-free instructions for eight skill-building projects in this copiously illustrated guide to carving in the round without a bandsaw. An introductory section acquaints novices with the art of carving and includes information on tool selecti... read more
| Author: | Tony Lydgate (ed.) |
Featuring 400 outstanding works that range from traditional to wildly contemporary, this superb gallery celebrates the art of the wooden box. The wonderfully wide variety of styles includes traditional jewelry and keepsake, turned, and tool boxes; miniature treasure chests; and sculptural work. Each one has been personally ch... read more
| Author: | William Cook |
his is an essential guide to basic and advanced restoration techniques for antique furniture as well as a directory of tools, materials and equipment. The straightforward step-by-step instructions include fixing loose joints, repairing broken chair legs and reviving surfaces. There are seven in-depth projects that put the ind... read more
| Author: | Richard Raffan |
Improved with colour photography and a friendlier design, this classic book takes on new life. Detailed information on all aspects of turning boxes, from cutting & seasoning the wood to finishing the piece, and easy to follow examples make it easy for any woodworker to learn how to turn a box. The book begins with basic desig... read more
| Author: | Lonnie Bird |
Expanding on techniques covered in 'The Complete Illustrated Guide to Shaping Wood', this volume offers more advice on building period furniture, including joinery distinctive to style and the detail of period pieces.
| Author: | Ana White |
Takes the reader room-by-room to make items ranging from bookcases and headboards to tables and storage solutions. Author Ana White is creator of one of the most popular home improvement blogs - and is also a mum on a tight budget. Ana White, creator of one of the most popular furniture design and home improvement blogs, offe... read more