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Now you can acquire the satisfying skill of carving wood. In this tape you'll discover the basics of woodcarving, see how to carve an 18th-century scallop shell and gain an understanding of the production techniques of that era. Learn about: - designing for letter carving - selecting and sharpening carving tools - carving roman and italic letters - relief carving - outlining - molding (bordering) - backgrounding - modeling and contouring - defining the wings - carving the convex and concave rays - finishing the shell
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This dvd is 1 1/2 hours long and teaches the fundamentals of incising letters. Chris taught me to do this and it was easier than I thought. Logically broken down to manageable steps Chris takes the viewer to success. Intended to teach the furniture maker how to carve it will also help the seasoned carver to learn some of Chris's techniques.
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Stretch your skills and build a beautiful piece. In just 80 minutes, you can treat yourself to an overview of the fundamentals of case construction in Build a Frame-and-Panel Cabinet. Furniture maker and woodworking instructor Tim Rousseau walks you through every step of the process, from rough board to final cabinet in this DVD, which includes a Bonus SketchUp Plan. The perfect project for improving your work. As Tim demonstrates, this one-door, one-drawer piece is the best vehicle for teaching all the fundamentals. It involves mastery of a variety of unique joinery techniques. The external frame is secured with basic mortise-and-tenon joints but, as you’ll see, there’s more to the internal frame than meets the eye – and that includes using connectors called blades. Tackle the details that make all the difference. You’ll learn how to make a frame-and-panel door that fits precisely into its opening, an efficient way to install knife hinges, and techniques for shaping tapered legs. Discover expert tips for installing a drawer that slides like a piston, so every drawer you build going forward will work just as smoothly. The one workshop class that’s a must-see. These how-to episodes offer intermediate woodworkers an invaluable opportunity to master the essentials of constructing quality casework. From initial design and plans to finishing and hardware, it’s all here. Order your Build a Frame-and-Panel Cabinet DVD now. About the Author Timothy Rousseau got his start as a furniture maker at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship. After completing the 12-week program in 1998, he stayed on as workshop assistant and artist in residence. Next he polished his furniture skills in Hoboken, N.J., where he worked in a highly-regarded cooperative and learned from some of the best professionals around. Tim returned to Maine in 2002 as the school's resident instructor. Now he makes furniture full time and leads two of the schools 12-week programs each year, teaching case construction among other things.
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Routers can be used to cut a wide variety of joints quickly and accurately. In this video, professional woodworker Gary Rogowski demonstrates router joinery techniques that can be mastered by any woodworker. You'll learn why correct setup and good stock preparation are essential to accurate work, and you'll see how to cut common frame and carcase joints using a hand-held or table-mounted router. You'll see how to rout: rabbets, dadoes and grooves, half-laps, mortise-and-tenon joints, loose-tenon joints, half-blind and through dovetails, and sliding dovetails. Companion items include item #14-320 for the book and item #22-74 for the video.
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Guitar-builder extraordinaire Robert O-Brien has produced 3 DVDs on the craft of hand-crafting your own guitar: BUILD A CLASSICAL GUITAR WITH ROBERT O'BRIEN, BUILD A STEEL STRING GUITAR WITH ROBERT O'BRIEN, and GUITAR FINISHING WITH ROBERT O'BRIEN. See items 28-25, 28-26, 28-36 respectively for further details. 3 DVDS if purchased separately cost $109.85. Buy the set and save 20% ($21.97).
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This DVD is a must for first time builders and a great source of reference for those already building classical guitars. The DVD has more than 1400 photos and over 3 1/2 hours of step by step audio instruction that will demystify the art of classical guitar building. It will save you time and money and pay for itself many times over as you embark on the rewarding journey of building your own classical guitar.