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  • Turning Green Wood/ Tool Sharpening

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    With stunning close-up shots, this DVD illustrates how to make six exciting projects. Starting with green wood, fresh from the log, Michael demonstrates the use of cross-grain and end-grain techniques...

  • 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...

  • Wildlife Collector Plates for the Scroll Saw

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    Inside, you'll find over 60 different wildlife patterns that capture the splendor of nature and put your scroll saw talent on display, as you create beautiful decorations for any room in the house. Bo...

  • Popular Woodturning Projects vol 1

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    In part one Reg Slack explains and demonstrates in detail how to turn a goblet, an egg and a natural edged bowl. In part 2 he turns a paper mill and a large mirror frame and demonstrates slender turni...

  • Relief Carving In Wood

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    A complete carving tutorial, leading you in detail through the process of carving in both low and high relief. It’s the next best thing to having the master by your side as you learn to carve. Each ...

  • Contemporary Woodturning

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    Contemporary Woodturning is a clearly illustrated practical guide to woodturning aimed at woodworkers at all skill levels: a one-stop solution for experienced turners and novices alike. This book will...

  • Small Shop Projects

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    Woodworker Jim Cummins shows you how to transform that small scrap you can't bear to throw away, into a valued treasure. In addition to several intriguing boxes with many variations, you'll discover a...

  • Building Doors

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    The face of any cabinet, whether in a kitchen, bath, built-in or stand-alone furniture is the doors and drawer fronts. They, along with mouldings or trim, define the style of a cabinet. Beyond the wid...

  • Designs for Pyrography and Other Crafts

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    This copyright-free collection of designs, including motifs, boxes, borders and swags, is a valuable source book for all craftworkers. Norma’s flexible design elements make it easy to mix, match, comb...

  • Modern Cabinet Work

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    Known as the "cabinetmaker’s bible," the new edition of this 100-year-old handbook contains more than 2,000 line drawings and hundreds of photographs that explain virtually every useful hand...