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  • Furniture You Can Build

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    Geared for real people - those who want to improve hand-tool and machine skills, but not willing to embark on a seven-year apprenticeship - this book is designed to help woodworkers enjoy their time t...

  • Wood

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    An indispensable guide to one of the world’s most valuable natural resources. This new edition adds 17 important timber species not included before, bringing the list of species described up to 400 in...

  • Dennis White Teaches Woodturning 6- Twists and Advanced Turning

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    A demystification of the twist technique forms the last in this series of instructional and inspirational DVDs from Dennis White. Add single, double, hollow and barley twists to your repertoire!...

  • Carving Classical Styles in Wood

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    This book explains the principles of classical ornamentation and how the motifs evolved through the Greek, Roman, Romanesque, Renaissance and Neoclassical periods. Carving techniques are described an...

  • Woodturning Wizardry

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    Brilliantly detailed step-by-step demonstrations and explanations from David Springett will have you turning such intricate marvels as a spiked star in a cube, Chinese balls, and a lattice pomander!...

  • Small Shop Tips & Techniques

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    Woodworker Jim Cummins shows you how to make the most of your small shop with essential, basic information for improving your woodworking. In this DVD, you'll discover new approaches and methods for b...

  • Making Routing Jigs and Gadgets

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    An introduction to jig and template making. Includes the selection of tools. Shows the construction of jigs in detail....

  • Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Routers

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    Expand your skills through understanding of the router and what you can achieve with it. The router, for its simple design, is one of the most versatile tools you can own. You can shape decorative pro...

  • Band Saw Handbook

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    Here''s every saw, blade, option, and techniquealong with 1,000 illustrations and instructions that present a complete course in cutting basics. Shows different types of hand saws, discusses blades, a...

  • Hand-Applied Finishes

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    Simple tools and the correct techniques are all it takes to produce flawless finishes by hand. This DVD combines two videos: Hand–Applied Finishes: Coloring Wood and Hand–Applied Finishes: Applying To...