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• THE TIMBER FRAME HOME REVISED AND UPDATED

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  Benson has revised his original book and brought it up to date with new designs, new materials, and all new photography. There is a new chapter focused on home design and complete coverage for weather-tight exteriors, wiring, plumbing, heating, and cooling. Benson has also included information on how to incorporate timber frame into conventional constructions for economical but dramatic results.

• CONTRACTOR'S SURVIVAL MANUAL, revised edition

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  Whether you’re just getting started or have been bidding jobs and meeting payroll for years, this practical manual will suggest unique ways to overcome your most persistent problems – getting through a debt crisis: what to do when bills can’t be paid, finding money and buying time, conserving income, trans ferring debt, handling creditors, choosing assets to liquidate, setting payment priorities, cash float techniques, alternatives to bankruptcy, dealing with lawsuits, judgments and liens and laying the foundation for recovery. Then there’s building sales and profits – using other people’s cash, becoming a great salesman,setting goals, using limited partnerships, building financial reserves, accurate estimating, calculating overhead, contingency and profit margins. Completely updated, including major new sections on the use of personal computers for bookkeeping, estimating and scheduling, and Web addresses that have additional useful information. You won’t find conventional advice in this book. Instead, expect to learn what’s really needed to survive, stabilize and thrive as a construction contractor.

• CLASSIC CARVING PATTERNS

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  Irish gives carvers, woodburners and painters a wide variety of designs they can transfer directly to projects or use to develop ideas of their own. Included are detailed outline patterns that can be used as is or copier enlarged. Irish shows how to enhance woodworking projects with simple to elaborate carving, burning or painting. This is not a how to carve book but rather a resource for those who wish to enhance their projects with creative accents.

• FOR PROS BY PROS: INSPECTING A HOUSE

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  This is a must have book for anyone buying a home. Caldwell tells and shows what to look for when inspecting a house. A excellent book for real estate agents and anyone who wants to be informed before they buy. The Inspection Process; Siding, Doors and Windows; Roofs, Gutters, and Grading; Garages, Driveways, and Walkways; Heating and Cooling; Basements; The Kitchen and Bathroom; and Water supply and Septic.

• Contemporary Woodturning

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  Woodturning, a form of woodworking where the wood is moving while a stationary tool is used to cut and shape it, is capturing the attention of crafters near and far. Contemporary Woodturning, a clearly illustrated guide for those of all skill levels, features step-by-step instructions for creating 15 original projects with contemporary flair. Easy-to-follow and supported by over 750 inspiring photos, chapters include expert information on spindle and faceplate turning, end-grain hollowing, as well as some nifty decorative techniques such as pyrography, texturing, carving, piercing, and coloring. In addition, readers will have instant access to the most up-to-date information on tools and equipment, sharpening, abrasives, and finishing, plus health and safety issues. Whether you’re a seasoned turner or just starting out, Contemporary Woodturning will bring an abundance of technique and encouragement to your shop.

• TURNING SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS AND MILLS#

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  Subtitle: : 30 Projects for turners of all levels Please pass the salt! And pepper! This first ever book dedicated to turning salt and pepper shakers and mills will guide turners in creating small projects that are practical and beautiful, perfect for yourself or to give as a handmade gift. The 30 step-by-step projects, rated by level of difficulty, are fairly easy to finish and use only small amounts of expensive materials. While turning wood is the focus, author Chris West also shows how the same design can be reconceived using different accessories—like glass, metals, or ceramics—and assembly methods. The designs include both traditional and CrushGrind mechanisms, which allow for more flexibility and grinding options (for coarse or fine grit). A gallery of work from internationally recognized turners rounds out this craft-pleasing book filled with beautiful pieces.