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This is the latest in Darlow's series of books. Here he discusses bowls, vases, and other works. He includes detailed diagrams and text on gluing, spindle turning, cupchucking, threading, and finishing.
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Building Outdoor Structures offers practical, easy-to-follow instructions on enhancing any homes front and backyard with the natural beauty of wood. Starting with the simple uses of wood in landscaping, such as raised beds, author Scott McBride shows the average DIYer how to build retaining walls, arbors, pergolas and 7 other projects, including a gazebo. The book covers everything from choosing materials to building techniques.
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If you are a builder, developer, or homeowner intent on getting the most from your new home construction or remodel budget, you need Building An Affordable House. This book gives you the insider techniques used every day by the best homebuilders in the country to save thousands of dollars on the cost of every home they build. Building An Affordable House will help you: * Add curb appeal on a budget * Cut costs and keep quality * Build savings into blueprints * Learn secrets of reducing material costs * Get subs on board from the get-go
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Solid advice on airtight attic access, constructing a gable dormer retrofit, installing disappearing attic stairs, seal and insulate an attic, add a second story, frame an elegant dormer, frame for skylights, and more.
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"A workshop guide to shapes". This is for the turner looking to advance their skills. There are over 50 projects that will challenge you. Objects such as cylindrical, diabolo and clamshell boxes, round-bottom, flared and winged bowls, minimalist platters. Each project comes with diagrams, wood and tool requirements, and even suggestions for alternative designs.
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This step-by-step pictorial reference covers using all the tools found in a modern woodworking shop. Organized for quick access, this book makes it easy to find exactly the technique you are looking for. Over 850 photos and drawings illustrate using hand and power tools, including choosing the right tool for the job, setting it up, and basic and special operations. Among the topics covered: •Choosing the right tool •Mastering hand-tool skills •Setting up machines •Making accurate cuts •Using jigs and fixtures About the author Lonnie Bird was a long-time contributing editor to American Woodworker and frequently contributes to Fine Woodworking. He is the author of The Shaper Book, The Bandsaw Book, The Complete Illustrated Guide to Shaping Wood and Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Period Furniture Details. For many years, Lonnie Bird ran a university woodworking program. He lives in Dandridge, Tennessee, where he makes 18th-century furniture and operates a woodworking school.