DIY: carpentry and woodworking Books

Book SynopsisA complete guide on sculpting in wood for the beginner upwards. Filled with step-by-step guidance and projects of increasing difficulty.Trade Review'Provide (s) useful information for the beginner, with introduction to the materials and tools that will be needed, and step-by-step projects that progress through increasing levels of skill' The Artist 'This is a book which should enable you to get started and make worthwhile progress without being so complex as to put you off.' Art Book Review (August 2007)

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Book SynopsisCost-effective and adaptable, pole buildings are the perfect solution for tool sheds, barns, or even summer homes. Low-Cost Pole Building Construction focuses on designs that provide good wind resistance with minimal grading and no need to excavate for a foundation. With full plans for a number of sample buildings that include a solar cottage, garage, and woodshed, you'll be able to quickly and effectively build the structure you need while saving both money and time.

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Book SynopsisOver 25 easy-built, step-by-step projects for the weekend woodworker. The introduction tells how to attract birds, the food they need, and how to protect against predators.

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Book SynopsisJapanese-style shoji screens are translucent, wooden-lattice panels that subtly transform light and space and add an elegant touch to any decor. This book contains all the information you need to design and make shoji for your own home or apartment. Features* Notes on aesthetics and design fundamentals* Complete how-to guide covering basic construction methods, screen materials, and wood selection* Home projects, including window inserts, sliding and hanging screens, glass panel shoji, double- and single-sided shoji, skylight shoji, decorative

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Book SynopsisPreserve history and save money by renovating, rather than replacing, old barns, sheds, and outbuildings. This practical guide shows you how to accurately evaluate a barn’s condition and execute whatever necessary repairs are needed. Offering clear step-by-step instructions for squaring up and strengthening the structure, restoring or replacing the roofing and siding, installing new windows and doors, and even adding electricity and plumbing, Nick Engler will inspire you to give your outbuildings a fabulous and functional new life.

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Book SynopsisBuild an efficient and productive garden! These 39 simple-to-make projects are designed to increase your harvest while simultaneously making your garden chores easier. Requiring no specialized equipment or previous woodworking experience, detailed step-by-step instructions guide you through the construction of cold frames, compost bins, raised beds, potting benches, trellises, and more. Most of the projects can be made in just a few hours, so you can spend more time enjoying your beautiful and thriving garden.

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Book SynopsisBuild your own unique backyard playhouse. In this inspiring guide, Lee Mothes shows you how easy it is to construct the hideout of your kids’ dreams. With simple step-by-step instructions and plenty of innovative ideas to engage kids throughout the building process, the whole family can get involved in the fun. You’ll love constructing a personalized clubhouse with your kids, and your kids will enjoy playing in it for years to come. Just don’t forget the secret password.

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Book SynopsisThe art of ornamental turning in wood (and, in former days, ivory) has a long and distinguished history and it has recently experienced a renaissance among craftspeople. This is T.D.Walshaw's definitive guide to the art, aimed not only at the experienced woodturner, but also at the novice. He provides comprehensive chapters on purpose-built ornamental lathes (both antique and modern), essential accessories, using cutting & decorative tools, plus detailed information about screw threads and templates. There are also clear directions on using a standard engineer's lathe to create ornamental work. Fully illustrated with close-up photographs of work in stages and finished projects, plus detailed plans and diagrams, this is the classic instruction book for any woodturner wanting to master the art of ornamental turning. This is an essential reference work for all woodturners and collectors of turned art.Table of ContentsOrnamental Lathes and their Equipment. Cutting Tools and Materials. Principles and Practice of Surface Decoration. Setting Up the Machine. Manipulation of the Equipment. A Few Examples. Ornamental Turning on Engineers' Lathes. The Geometric Chuck. Conclusion. Holtzapffel Screw Threads. Neatsfoot oil. Construction of Curvelinear. Templates. Index. Index of Illustrations.

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Book SynopsisSome years ago the author, Jim Forrest, a professional engineer and model engineer of many years' experience, needed a purpose-built and relatively inexpensive workshop for his hobby. After discussing this need with Peter Jennings, a professional architect familiar with system build construction, a three-metre wide design was developed which proved to be very easy to build and easily the match for far more expensive types of building. This book was written as a complete work on the construction methods used. It not only contains the details required to build the floor assembly, walls and roof, but also covers all of the peripheral areas including layout, planning regulations, tools, materials, fitting out, security and insurance. The design is easily adaptable and most variants are covered including several floor types, lean-to construction etc., and illustrative drawings are used extensively to show precisely how the building is detailed.Table of ContentsPlanning and Design. Statutory Regulations. Tools and Materials. Groundworks and Rainwater Drains. Base and Floor. Walls and Roof. Variants. Fitting Out. Security. Insurance Matters. Tables and Data.

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Book SynopsisMaking beautiful furniture can be immensely gratifying. By adopting the hybrid woodworking system you can get to that satisfying end result with less effort while enjoying every step along the way.

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Book SynopsisBuild furniture the way your ancestors did!

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Book SynopsisShow off your woodworking skills--in the kitchen!

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Book SynopsisFind fast answers to woodworking questions! From fasteners to finishing, angles to adhesives, this portable guide is packed with helpful charts, lists and illustrations to move your woodworking projects along.

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Book SynopsisEvery woodworker knows that dust is dangerous to health; this book provides the professional guidance required to manage it. It covers all facets of dust control so that the process is truly demystified. This is equired reading (and viewing) for all woodworkers who care about health and safety. It poses a threat in any size shop and professional guidance is required to manage it. Enter woodworking expert Sandor Nagyszalanczy, who covers all facets of dust control in this book and DVD. In the past, dust-control installation required complicated calculations, but now manufacturers offer systems that are economical and easier to install. The process is truly demystified by Nagyszalanczy, who covers comprehensive systems, as well as air filtration, portable systems, shop vacuums, task dust collection and personal dust protection.

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Book SynopsisThis title features a variety of cabinet-based projects using pocket hole joinery. It is the ideal workbench manual for this easy-to-master technique. Projects do not require expensive or specialist machinery. Pocket hole joinery is the perfect technique for novices and skilled woodworkers because it is easy to learn, simple to master, durable, and does not require expensive machinery. Pocket Hole Joinery teaches how to make cabinet-based projects such as a bathroom vanity; furniture projects including a dresser, daybed, and bookcase/storage unit; and smaller projects such as a picture frame/mirror and an end table.

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