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  • New Complete Guide to the Bandsaw, The

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    This essential guide to woodworking’s most versatile tool includes a thorough analysis on everything needed to know in order to purchase, setup, use and maintain a band saw. This book details what woo...

  • Furniture: Great Designs from Fine Woodworking

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    Great Designs from Fine Woodworking Find inspiration for your next project in the pages of Furniture, a comprehensive survey of the best designs that have appeared in the pages of Fine Woodworking. In...

  • The Scrollsaw

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    Creative craftsman John Burke demonstrates how the scroll saw can adapt to a variety of materials and explains step-by-step techniques for creating simple, but imaginative craft items....

  • Turning Bowls

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    The essential guide to turning this classic shape and how to achieve the ultimate finish....

  • Turning Vintage Toys

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    Delight your children and grandchildren by making these fabulous vintage toys. Author Chris Reid takes you through the making process, giving clear advice and helpful tips to show how to make toys fro...

  • Woodworker's Guide to Sharpening

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    Finally, a sharpening book that keeps it simple: there’s no “right” way to sharpen; only your way. In this complete guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know about the many methods, tools, and a...

  • Shop Drawings for Greene & Greene Furniture

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    Greene & Greene furniture, widely recognized as the finest expression of the American Arts & Crafts movement, is presented here for the first time as working shop drawings. Featuring accurate front, s...

  • Getting Started with the Circular and Band Saw

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    This DVD shows how both machines can be used safely and with confidence. As well as basic safe sawing techniques, the programme features a number of useful jigs and holders that can be made in the wor...

  • 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,...

  • New Turning Wood with Richard Raffan, The

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    For over 25 years woodturners have been turning to Richard Raffan for expert advice and inspiration. This updated and expanded classic covers everything from the lathe, to fixings, cutting tools, safe...