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WOOD FLOORING (HARDCOVER): A complete guide to layout, installation and finishin
$45.00
$27.00
Mention hardwood floors and watch a homebuyer's eyes light up. What makes wood floors so desirable? Hardwood floors are unmatched for their beauty, durability, and ease of maintenance, so it's no surprise that the demand for hardwood has always been strong. In recent years that demand has been fueled by the availability of more types of wood, including exotic species such as Brazilian cherry, as well as engineered woods. This professional-level resource covers every aspect of installing residential wood flooring -- from estimating and preparing the job site, through sanding and finishing, to repairs and maintenance. Hardwood floor expert Charles Peterson covers it all in this indispensable guide to the most popular flooring choice around.
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Wood Identification & Use (Compact Edition)
$24.95
$14.97
More than 200 timber species from around the world are described in detail in this lavishly illustrated, compact edition of Terry Porters best-selling book. In this indispensable guide to one of the worlds most valuable natural resources there are handsome color photographs of each species, and reliable data on working properties, seasoning requirements, typical uses and safety considerations. Inspirational examples of finished work are also shown. A further 200 species are listed in brief, and there is a comprehensive index. Aimed squarely at the individual or small-scale user, whether professional or amateur, the book includes woods used in cabinetmaking, joinery, carpentry, turning, carving and a host of more specialist applications. It covers most species in widespread use, and many less familiar ones which deserve to be better known. This new compact edition of a best-selling reference work, includes the 20 important species added to the revised and expanded edition and a section illustrating the variety of decorative figuring which can be found in many species. There is also valuable information on wood defects and potential health hazards. Specially commissioned drawings of living trees, including details of their leaves, fruit and flowers, add a new dimension to the book and serve to enhance our appreciation of the raw material of woodwork.
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Woodcarving Adventure Movie Caricatures
$12.95
$7.77
You will enjoy watching old movies more than ever before as Jim Maxwell teaches you how to turn your favorite stars of the silver screen into fun-filled woodcarving projects. Join Jim at the Saturday Matinee as he lays out beginner's instructions of carving newsreel heroes, cartoons and selected short subjects. Next, Jim will take you step-by-step through "Ambush" our B-Western feature with over 150 detailed teaching photos. Following which you'll find carving and painting tips for 11 additional woodcarving projects you won't want to miss. Jim Maxwell draws on his 25+ years as a professional woodcarver to teach you everything you'll need to know in creating handcarved figures full of personality and charm.
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Woodcarving Country Folk
$14.95
$8.97
In Woodcarving Country Folk, caricature carver Mike Shipley, author of the popular Woodcarving the Country Bear & His Friends, introduces you to 11 new characters from the countryside of the Ozarks. Easy and fun to carve, Woodcarving Country Folk delivers inspiration and satisfaction whether you're new to carving or have been carving for years.
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WOODSHOP for KIDS: 52 Woodworking Projects Kids Can Build
$21.95
$13.17
Woodshop for Kids has you everything youll need to know to get kids (ages 4-12) started using real tools to build real projects. Safety, tools, wood, measuring, hammering, nails and screws are discussed. Included are many tricks gleaned from Jacks 15 plus years of helping kids build with wood. Construction details for 52 projects are given. Projects range from the very simple like wood sanding, tops or puzzles for preschoolers to the more advanced like boxes, boats, yahoo stick or rope machine for older elementary age kids. Included are many photographs of kid created projects.