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Turn Simple Twigs into Miniature Wonders! A knife and a little know-how is all you need to turn a twig into nature's earliest riserthe rooster! Woodcarver Chris Lubkemann shows you the deceptively simple techniques you'll need in this expanded version of his original self-published books, 'Carving Twigs and Branches and 'More Carving Twigs and Branches. Inside you'll find: Basic Curling Techniques: for creating roosters, hens, trees, flowers and more Rooster How-to: Instructions for making a simple rooster with an amazing curled tail Tree and Flower How-to: Simple technique for altering patterns to create trees and flowers More BirdsLearn to whittle a heron, roadrunner, pheasant and others Practical UsesPickle forks, salt spoons, letter openers and more There is no end with the artwork you can create with these twig-whittling techniques. Perfect for beginning and experienced whittlers!
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A guide to living fully by learning the wisdom of authentic manual work.
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This volume is a comprehensive, authoritative, and easy to use reference for homeowners covering all home wiring situations from the most basic to advanced. The only projects not covered are those that should be left to professionals. This highly visual book focused on real world situations faced by homeowners and real world advice, including how to deal with the inevitable things that can go wrong. What is unique about this wiring guide is that it is easy to find the project and the information on how to tackle it. Intuitive finding devices and visual tables of contents make it easy to identify the material in the book relevant to the reader's situation. The authoritative advice is provided by a professional electrician and presented in text and photos by veteran home-improvement writer, Mike Litchfield.
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Written specifically for the woodworker seeking new adventures in the world of wood. Awaken your modern design aesthetic with 27 striking contemporary designs for the home. The fusion of nature's elegant shapes and modern architecture's bold symmetry yields a dynamic and engaging collection of designs for scroll saw woodworking. Your imagination will be captured by the bold lines, sinuous curves, and captivating shapes of these dynamic pieces. Patterns, easy-to-understand instructions, and step-by-step photography make crafting these projects attainable, no matter your skill level. Perfect for beginners looking to progress their scroll saw abilities with interesting and compelling projects; learn the ropes of scroll sawing with seven step-by-step photo-illustrated instructional projects. Advanced woodworkers can master joinery, 3D cutting, and inlay with advanced projects such as Nesting Boxes, the Zigzag Business Card Holder, and the Flower Abstraction Wall Mirror. The chapter on designing your own patterns means you'll never again be without a project to create. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, no woodworker's library is complete without this dynamic book. Each completed project is a conversation piece, and you'll have a constant stream of visitors who won't be able to resist picking up these engaging works of art. Inside, find everything you need to create these exciting and dynamic projects—New York City Wall Art, Beautiful Branches Wall Art, Cat-shaped Mantle Clock, Retro Modern Wall Clock, Radial Design Box, Oak Leaf Box, Flower bud vases, Business card holders, Picture frames, And more!
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Information packed cd that installs a database of 1650+ woods to your computer for fast and easy access. Designed for ease-of-use and searchability. Includes 2000+ full-color wood scans, full mechanical details, and the ability to input your own woods and information. A truly remarkable encyclopedia of wood and tree information. Works on Windows, Mac, and Unix. Includes 1 year free membership to the Wood Explorer website and community.
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Reproduced from a rare original, this 1893 catalog provides nearly 800 detailed illustrations of stair railings, mantels, gables, moldings, and ornaments. Its varied, unusual examples of woodwork make it particularly valuable woodturners, cabinetmakers, architects, preservationists, restorationists, designers, and students of Victoriana will find it inspiring and instructive.