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  • Developing the Router Workshop

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    Guides the viewer through scribing, biscuit jointing, panel raising, dovetailing and finger jointing....

  • Art of Chainsaw Carving

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    In Art of Chainsaw Carving, noted chainsaw sculptor Jessie Groeschen presents an insider’s look at the major artists, both past and present, whose unique and pioneering talents, artistic styles, and p...

  • Chairmaking Techniques

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    Now you can watch your own private demonstration on chairmaking with this valuable DVD from Jeff Miller. In clear, simple language, he shows you precisely how to create and put together framed chairs,...

  • Turning for Furniture with Ernie Conover

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    Increase your project options by incorporating turned elements into your furniture designs. In this DVD, Ernie Conover shows you how to turn a beautiful assortment of furniture components, including d...

  • Toolbox Book, The

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    If you value your tools and want to find the best way to store or transport them, you'll find essential information in this fully illustrated guide. Suitable for shop-based woodworkers, carpenters, bu...

  • Wood Finishing

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    Nothing completes a woodworking project like a beautiful, durable finish. Expert cabinetmaker Klausz shows you how to choose the right finish and how to apply it....

  • Cutting & Sharpening for Woodturners

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    A sharp edge helps you to produce the finest work and this DVD takes a detailed look at sharpening all your tools....

  • Carving the Human Figure

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    The human figure is the most important subject in sculpture. In this practical introduction the emphasis is on carving in wood, but sculptors in other media will find it equally valuable. Male and fem...

  • How to Make Bookshelves & Bookcases

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    Many woodworkers "cut their teeth" on a bookshelf or bookcase project. They are useful, relatively easy to make, and can be designed to fit a living space and the unique function it will ser...

  • Fine Woodworking Best Finishing Techniques

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    A great finish makes even a simple project look terrific. A failed finish can ruin the most well-built, sophisticated piece of furniture. Finishing is daunting and mystifying to many woodworkers who f...