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  • Tage Frid

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    Never before released in its entirety, this documentary shows Frid as he builds several pieces and discusses how his philosophy of designing around construction plays into his work. Frid also demonstr...

  • Inlaid & Novelty Boxes

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    Turned boxes have long been regarded as a measure of a turner's skill. Learn which tools to use and how to use them correctly, and make a range of beautiful boxes....

  • Woodworker's Guide to Bending Wood

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    Learning to bend wood can take a woodworker in a whole new direction. Canoes, guitars, whimsical furniture and many other projects are within reach with an understanding of this age-old technique. Now...

  • Router

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    The router is the most useful and versatile of all woodworking power tools. Lightweight and inexpensive, it is a must-have tool for the workshop where it can be used to shape, joint and cut, not just ...

  • Dennis White Teaches Woodturning 3- Boxes, Goblets and Screwthreads

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    Expertly covering between centre and faceplate turning, Dennis resurrects a dying technique in a fascinating demonstration of the creation of two boxes and goblets....

  • Box-Making Basics

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    Everything you need to know about making boxes, from the basic fundamentals to sophisticated techniques such as making spectacular book-matched lid panels - and a great deal more. Accompanying the te...

  • New Router Handbook, The

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    A massive book which offers the most detailed information ever on most models on the market, plus a brilliant array of how-to-use instructions and unusual jigs and aids. Truly a lifetime of informatio...

  • Safe Wood Machining

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    Operate machinery safely and confidently including radial-arm-saws, bandsaws, spindle moulders and others....

  • Elliptical Turning

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    David Springett’s detailed demonstrations make accessible the sixteenth century skill of elliptical turning. With great attention to technique, Springett also reveals how to build a specialist, yet af...

  • Masters: Woodturning

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    The lathe used to be a utilitarian tool only, but in the hands of today’s artists woodturning has undergone a beautiful transformation. This stunning international collection showcases the work of 40 ...