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This step-by-step reference provides quick access for learning this essential woodworking process. More than 750 photos and drawings illustrate the equipment available for sharpening and the methods for getting sharp edges on all types of tools -- from basic chisels to molding planes and jointer knives. Among the subjects covered: •Choosing a sharpening system •Sharpening planes and saws •Touching up blades and bits •Shaping turning gouges •Honing carving tools
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Worlds biggest collection of reader-written, shop-tested, photo-illustrated woodworking tips and techniques. One, two or three to a page.
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You're about to feel like one of Santa's toymakers. Christmas doesn't have to be around the corner to start turning wooden toys that are sure to delight the kids (both big and small) in your life. There's something about these simple, yet satisfying treasures that bring out the inner child in us all. Now you can join the thousands of woodturners who have learned to turn with the incomparable dean of teachers, Richard Raffan, through his best-selling books and DVDs. Woodturners of all levels, start your engines because Turning Toys with Richard Raffan, an informative and inspiring step-by-step DVD, teaches you how to make a wheelie bug, a racing car, wands, tops, and so many other favorite projects you'll want to twirl and wave, roll and spin! There are 8 wonderful hand-turned wooden toy projects in all, and each one is easy to make—and will surely make someone smile. This 160-minute DVD shows you how to: •Learn tricks of the trade including clever tactics for salvaging snafus like catches and wood splitting •Identify exactly how the cutting edge should relate to the surface you're cutting •Stand properly to support and hold the tools so that working at your lathe is comfortable •Create a measurable difference in your lathe skills In no time, you’ll make fun, educational toys that spark the imagination, improve hand-eye coordination, and are powered solely by joy. What a refreshing alternative to electronic games! And to reinforce the new skills culled from watching and listening to Richard Raffan's DVD, be sure to read and then reread the companion book Turning Toys with Richard Raffan to lock in your knowledge.
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Step-by-step installation instructions for just about any residential construction, remodeling or repair task you're likely to face. Most major installations are covered in alphabetical order from Acoustic Tile to Wood Flooring. Included is a CD-ROM with all the material in the book. It offers search features and you can print the instructions for any job, capture the illustrations to include on a bid you are submitting, or cut and paste into an e-mail. Just a few of the subjects covered are; doors, drywall, brick, cabinets, electrical, glass block, plaster, plumbing, insulation, HVAC, trim, decks and porches. Installing moulding, roll roofing, aluminum and wood siding, cutting concrete block, drywall hanging and repairing and much, much more. This will be a great investment for the contractor and handyman. Regular $65.00 Special $52.00
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Contractor's Guide to QuickBooks Pro 2007 can save hours of time in setting up and putting to use all the new features that this 2007 edition offers. It includes a CD-ROM with a template for a construction company to help speed your set up, an estimating program with a 5000-item database, a program that converts your estimates into QuickBooks forms so you can compare with your actual costs, and blank construction forms for your use.
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Fine Woodworking Best Finishing Techniques:Foolproof techniques for achieving the perfect finish Overcome every woodworkers greatest challenge. Countless hours of effort are at stake whenever you start applying that all-important final finish to your project. To help you achieve flawless results and breathe easier our editors compiled Fine Woodworking Best Finishing Techniques, a collection of 36 invaluable articles from Americas premier woodworking magazine. With the right advice you can enjoy perfect results. With the help of 500 step-by-step photos, our experts show you how to attack the finishing process with confidence. Learn how to properly prep all surfaces, choose dyes or stains to complement the wood, master the tricky art of applying them, and even troubleshoot potential problems.