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Green construction is the building trend of the decade, and this book contains down-to-earth explanations of green building basics, site planning, materials selection, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality -- detailing along the way every step in design and construction, from framing to finishes. A must-have reference for contractors who want to remain competitive, and a remarkable resource for homeowners.
$14.95 $8.97 |
In this book, you'll learn the specialized technique of carving figures in tree bark. Included is a complete guide to the various species of cottonwood bark and the best tools to use. A step-by-step carving project of a magical tree house is included along with a beautiful gallery including wood spirits, animals, whimsical tree houses and much more.
$27.95 $16.77 |
Get a great start in woodturning with expert, shop-tested insights and advice from the American Association of Woodturners. With this collection of articles from American Woodturner magazine, the official journal of the AAW, you’ll quickly get out of the blocks with the best practices on safety, tools, and fundamental techniques. Along with the 18 skill-building projects for everything from bowls and pens to holiday ornaments and doorknobs, Getting Started in Woodturning delivers all the detailed, practical advice a beginner needs.
$22.00 $13.20 |
Shows how to frame any type of roof in common use today, even if you've never framed a roof before. Includes using a pocket calculator to figure any common, hip, valley, or jack rafter length in seconds. Over 400 illustrations cover every measurement and every cut on each type of roof: gable, hip, Dutch Tudor, gambrel, shed, gazebo, and more.
$28.95 $17.37 |
Cox covers design and techniques for producing fine pieces of turned woodwork using off center and segmented methods, coopering and laminating. Over 350 drawings and photos illustrate the procedures and show finished work. The author has included exercise pieces to acquaint the reader with basic skills and problems which may arise before attempting any of the dozen or so project pieces.
$19.95 $11.97 |
Includes 15 profiles of today's finest chainsaw craftsman, photos of their commissioned work, and an easy-to-follow, step-by-step project on how to carve your own chair.