Hand Tools archive

Ten top books & DVDs you might like

  • Working with Handplanes

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    This volume covers handplanes, a key handtool in a small shop. Basically simple tools, planes are enormously versatile and useful when used with skill. A key to successful plane operation is correct t...

  • Router Joinery

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    Gary Rogowski shows how routers can be used to cut a wide variety of joints quickly and accurately. He demonstrates how to set up both hand-held and table-mounted routers for joinery operations....

  • Tool-Making Projects for Joinery and Woodworking

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    Written with all skill levels in mind, this practical handbook presents detailed instructions for making 20 essential hand tools for joinery and general woodworking. All the tools can be made by the c...

  • 101 Artistic Relief Patterns for Woodcarvers, Woodburners & Crafters

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    From celebrated artist Lora S. Irish comes a treasure trove of small and beautiful patterns for crafters of all mediums. Perfect for carving, woodburning, painting, quilting and more, the patterns are...

  • Basic Off Centre Turning

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    Learn how to turn a hedgehog, candlesticks, eccentric boxes and off centre bowls....

  • Bending Wood

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    Whether making a delicate violin, a flexible pair of skis or a graceful, comfortable armchair, you will need to bend wood. Learn basic wood-bending methods from expert craftsmen who reveal trade secr...

  • Scrimshaw

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    Steve Paszkiewicz and Roger Schroeder provide the tips and updated techniques to successfully create your own Scrimshaw art, with tools and supplies from your local art store....

  • Biscuit Joinery

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    Using skills learned from over 30 years as a professional cabinet maker, Frank Klausz brings you shop-proven advice and instruction to help you turn out handsome bookcases and cabinets using biscuit j...

  • 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...

  • Mastering Woodworking Machines

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    Mark Duginske shows how to achieve zero-frustration, complete-control woodworking with machines....