DIY: carpentry and woodworking Books
Firefly Books Ltd Driftwood Furniture
Book SynopsisNew edition of the practical guide to using driftwood for making furniture and decorative objects.
£16.95
WW Norton & Co Hand Tools
Book SynopsisA longtime woodworker's illustrated guide to the tools of the trade and how to use them.
£18.99
Dover Publications Inc. The Art of Spoon Carving
Book SynopsisWood carving is coming back into style, and making kitchen utensils is among the easiest ways to learn the craft. This beautifully illustrated guide by a master woodcrafter presents 12 projects, with mix-and-match suggestions for creating dozens of spoons and other implements. Perfect for beginners, the book features clear, detailed directions, helpful drawings, and inspiring photographs.
£18.89
Running Press,U.S. Woodworking Wisdom KnowHow
Book SynopsisWoodworking Wisdom & Know-How is the essential go-to book for every woodworking project under the sun, from building kitchen cabinets to refinishing a deck. The book is organized by topics such as Types of Wood, Building a Workshop, Working and Finishing Wood, Design and Styles, and Small and Large Projects. Each section is further broken down into chapters that cover specific skills, projects, and crafts for both the beginner and the advanced woodworker--Choosing Plywood, Cutting Dovetails, Building a Look-Inside Birdhouse, Relief Carving, Constructing a Classic Bed, Handheld Power Tools, Building a Cherry Chest of Drawers, Milling Lumber Four-Square, Fashioning a Shaker- Style Clock, and much more. Chapters feature step-by-step instructions, and an appendix of essential resources for supplies, tools, and materials is also included. The text, sourced from Fine Woodworking''s vast cache of projects and woodworking advice is trusted, tried, and true.
£18.00
Artisan Ideas Adding Spice to Your Woodturning
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£15.96
Taunton Press Inc Classic Carving Patterns
Book SynopsisIntended to show what to carve, rather than how to carve, this selection of classic designs and pattern ideas, orientated towards more traditional styles of woodworking, can be used for wood carving, wood burning or wood painting.
£14.24
Ulysses Press Wood Pallet Wonders
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£17.09
Chelsea Green Publishing Co Barn Club: A Tale of Forgotten Elm Trees,
Book Synopsis‘Somerville knows more about wooden barn construction than almost anyone alive.’—The Telegraph ‘A joyful reminder of why nature, being outside, being together and creating beauty is so good for the soul.’—Kate Humble, broadcaster and author of A Year of Living Simply ‘For all our advances, it’s hard to deny the modern world brings with it new ills of disconnection and disenfranchisement, but here in Barn Club they’ve found their cure.’—Barn the Spoon, master craftsman and author of Spōn Nature meets traditional craft in this celebration of the elm tree, beautiful buildings and community spirit. Barn Club calls on us to discover our landscapes more intimately and to explore the joys of making beautiful things by hand, together. When renowned craftsman Robert Somerville moved to Hertfordshire, he discovered an unexpected landscape rich with wildlife and elm trees. Nestled within London’s commuter belt, this wooded farmland inspired Somerville, a lifelong woodworker, to revive the ancient tradition of hand-raising barns. Barn Club follows the building of Carley Barn over the course of one year. Volunteers from all walks of life joined Barn Club, inspired to learn this ancient skill of building elm barns by hand, at its own quiet pace and in the company of others, while using timber from the local woods. The tale of the elm tree in its landscape is central to Barn Club. Its natural history, historic importance and remarkable survival make for a fascinating story. This is a tale of forgotten trees, a local landscape and an ancient craft. This book includes sixteen pages of colour photographs, and black and white line drawings of techniques and traditional timber frame barns feature throughout.Trade ReviewBooklist– "The opening chapters read like a prose poem; Somerville's love for nature and natural things is infectious." "A joyful reminder of why nature, being outside, being together and creating beauty is so good for the soul."—Kate Humble, broadcaster and author of A Year of Living Simply"For the reader who wishes to resist the gathering pace of modern life and take time to learn from the past, the tale of hand-raising a barn the old-fashioned way brings nature, community and craftsmanship together in an enduring and satisfying feeling of a job well done."—Gillian Burke, co-presenter of BBC’s Springwatch, writer and biologist‘For all our advances, it’s hard to deny the modern world brings with it new ills of disconnection and disenfranchisement, but here in Barn Club they’ve found their cure. The emphasis on hand-tool workmanship places value on what an individual can achieve without the use of machines and smartphones; the size of the project necessarily brings people to work together. A common goal that requires purposeful physical work whilst being able to talk without shouting over loud machinery or just being able to tune into the flow of work and the soothing sounds of the rhythmic tools. Could this book sow the seeds of community barns springing up all over our fair land? A space for communal well-being, an opportunity for everyone, not just the privileged, to connect with the nurturing nature of trees and craft?’ —Barn the Spoon, master craftsman and author of Spōn"In today’s ego-techno-centred world, Robert Somerville’s tale of elm trees, hand tools, timber framing and comradery is a welcome relief. His “Barn Club” approach is a way forward that utilises local traditions, local materials and local hands to create a built environment that is more harmonious with the natural world and of course more beautiful. Now, if every community around the world had one of these Barn Clubs, how nice would that be?"—Jack A. Sobon, architect, timber framer and author of Hand Hewn"Elm trees may have been devastated by Dutch elm disease but they are still with us and should not be forgotten, as Robert Somerville powerfully shows. Natural history, ancient crafts and a group of twenty-first-century volunteers meet in this book to show us how elms can reconnect us to nature, past cultures and one another. A beautiful and timely book with a barnful of good ideas."—Professor Richard Buggs, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew"Robert Somerville is to be congratulated for his understanding of the entomology and pathology involved in Dutch elm disease, which in addition to its devastation of British elms also resulted in the loss of over 300 million American elms. His book should find a ready readership among do-it-yourselfers, whose home improvement projects have multiplied in this Covid environment."—John Hansel, founder, Elm Research Institute
£11.69
Permanent Publications A Complete Guide to Straw Bale Building
Book SynopsisA comprehensive hands-on guide for builders - both self-builders and professionals - and an essential handbook for designers that includes many construction details. Straw bale buildings are warm in winter and cool in summer. The natural materials used create beautiful healthy homes that also have a low environmental impact. For self-builders, working with straw is affordable and enjoyable. In professional construction, a positive relationship between quality, price and long-term savings can easily be achieved. Straw bale is also especially suited to community-based projects as it generates curiosity and often needs groups of enthusiastic volunteers. This complete guide gives detailed descriptions about how straw bales react to different applications and enables anyone to design and build these natural homes in different climates. Included are: * Step-by-step instructions for many processes * Tips, tricks, advice and warnings * Over 600 photos, drawings and diagrams * Materials, tools and building techniques * Solutions to common problems * Plans for a practice straw bale building Since every build is unique (availability of materials, skills, budget, climate etc.), many different and varied building techniques are explained. Self-builders will learn a vast array of skills and the confidence to build on their own, while professionals will be enabled to successfully incorporate bale building into their portfolios.
£23.96
Bonnier Books Ltd The Book of Shed: Create your perfect garden room
Book Synopsis'No one knows sheds like Joel Bird. The creativity and knowledge which won him shed of the year is echoed throughout this brilliant book.' - George ClarkeHave you ever wanted to design your very own garden shed? The Book of Shed will show you how: traditional or contemporary, large or small, private rooms to entertaining spaces, guest houses to beach huts - this book is here to teach you how to make your vision a reality, from the very first design brief, to costing your new venture, to sourcing builders and suppliers, to how to structure and maintain your garden shed.Written by designer-builder, TV personality and all-round shed-progressive Joel Bird, The Book of Shed combines imaginative ideas and beautiful design with practical thinking and building knowledge. This wonderful tome is split into four comprehensive sections - on the history and basics of the shed; shed inspiration and style; the shed build; and some of Joel's most distinctive shed case studies - and is the perfect fireside read whether you're a seasoned shed-head or completely new to the joys of your own purpose-built haven, wherever and whatever that may be.
£21.25
Cedar Lane Press Make Your Own Kitchen Tools: Simple Woodworking
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£17.09
Blue Hills Press Projects from the Minimalist Woodworker: Smart
Book SynopsisVic Tesolin's Projects from the Minimailist Woodworker teaches the basics of furniture making using step-by-step photos detailing the process of building handsome projects any woodworker will be proud to create. A follow-up to Vic's much-lauded first book, The Minimalist Woodworker, this book is a celebration of the small tool set needed to create beautiful work and and expansion of the techniques and skills learned in that first book. Like a seasoned woodworker lending a helping hand in the workshop, Vic Tesolin, aka "The Minimalist Woodworker," is a master at demystifying the craft of woodworking so that anyone with any skill level can dive in and do good work. With Projects from the Minimalist Woodworker and even a modest toolset, anyone can develop their skill and enjoy unlimited hours in their shop. You'll learn to build a variely to pieces including a handsome dovetailed box, a wall cabinet, a storage chest, and handy shop projects like a handplane and a marking knife.Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Handplane 3. Violin Knife 4. Album Crate 5. Dovetailed Box 6. Perch Stool 7. Storage Chest 8. Wall Hanging Cabinet
£17.09
Special Interest Model Books Unimat III Lathe Accessories
Book SynopsisThe Unimat 3 was a well made and enormously popular lathe; when equipped with a range of accessories it is still an excellent machine for smaller modelling and experimental jobs; it will accomplish in miniature what many larger machines are capable of and will provide the owner with enormous satisfaction. Bob Loader has become an authority on the Unimat mini-lathe, developing numerous accessories and techniques to assist the model engineer in getting the best from the machine. The projects described here increase the scope of the machine and advise on the performance of a number of tricky operations. Invaluable to all Unimat owners.Table of ContentsA Milling Table. Cheap and Cheerful Tap Wrenches. 90mm Face Plate. Adjustable Toolpost. Inexpensive Tungsten Carbide Tooling. Attachments for Dial Gauges. Tailstock Supports and Accessories. Punches. Off-Hand Grinding Attachment. Simple Indexing Set-Up. Small Fabricated Machine Vice. Fine Adjuster for a Digital Caliper. Calivider. Headstock Raising Block.
£999.99
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc BuildItYourself Birdhouses 25 DIY Birdhouses and
Book SynopsisBuild a birdhouse or feeder that suits your local birds (and your taste) with the 25+ designs of Build-It-Yourself Birdhouses. Table of ContentsIntroduction Beautiful Birdhouses for Beautiful Birds Birdhouse Construction Basics Classic Small Birdhouses Specialty Small Birdhouses Large Bird Shelters Fabulous Feeder Projects Templates Resources/Photo Credits Index
£17.09
Fox Chapel Publishing Complete Table Saw Book Revised Edition
Book SynopsisWhether you've just unpacked your first table saw or have been using one for years, this complete guide features essential and up-to-date information needed to set up and tune your table saw and expand your table saw skillset. Featuring all of the most critical table saw techniques, including preparing lumber, selecting and truing blades, mastering basic to advanced cuts, and joinery techniques, this revised edition also features updated and exclusive information on new SawStop technology, as well as other safety products, tips, and precautions, new table saw types, new aid projects, and more. With step-by-step instructions and detailed diagrams, you'll also complete 10 custom table saw projects to put all your acquired techniques and skills to use.
£15.99
Fox Chapel Publishing Wood Pallet DIY Projects: 20 Building Projects to
Book SynopsisDiscover the potential of rediscovered wood! Start making useful products for your home and neighborhood out of reclaimed shipping pallets. Wood Pallet DIY Projects shows how to upcycle salvaged skids to create beautiful one-of-a-kind projects. Twenty step-by-step projects iinclude raised garden beds, bookshelves, benches, plant stands, tables, spice racks, and much more. Keep pallets from the landfill and give them a new purpose. 20 step-by-step projects for home and garden accessories, from wine racks and coat racks to planters and wall sconces. Helpful advice on where to find pallets, how to process them into usable lumber, fasteners, sanding, and the best finishes (if any) to use. Important safety tips on how to make sure that your pallets are safe for people and have not been sprayed with harmful chemicals.
£13.59
F&W Publications Inc Building Small
Book SynopsisLive large by building small! Do you daydream about downsizing your living space? Or perhaps you long for a more eco-friendly and sustainable way of life. The tiny house movement continues to gain popularity as more and more people look to simplify their lives and reconnect with nature.
£17.99
F&W Publications Inc Bill Hylton's Ultimate Guide to the Router Table
Book SynopsisThe first operator's manual for the router table If you don't have a router table in your shop yet, you should! The router table opens up a whole new world of using the router that simply can't be done using it any other way. Operations such as edge profiling, making mouldings, cutting lock-miter joints, box joints, rabbets, grooves, splined miters, using templates, pin routing and more can be done using a router table. Using this book, you'll learn basic router-table knowledge, safety issues, setup fundamentals, feed direction and workpiece control. Also, you'll learn about specific operations unique to the router table and how to do them safely.
£17.59
Taunton Press Inc Frame Carpentry
Book SynopsisFrame Carpentry from the editors of Fine Homebuilding provides the best field-tested information on framing efficiently, safely, and the right way the first time. No source of knowledge on framing is better respected or more widely followed than that provided by the authors of Fine Homebuilding magazine. At 240 pages with more than 350 illustrative on-the-job photos and drawings, Frame Carpentry distills centuries of hands-on builder-tested methods and techniques as the finest builders in the country pass on their hard-won trade secrets for better construction. You'll learn how to: . frame a gable wall . build a hybrid timber-frame floor . lay out and cut roof rafters . choose the right header for a wall . work with pressure-treated timber The book covers the basics of framing, as well as more advnced techniqes on framing for energy efficienty, wind-resistant framing, and framing with double-stud walls. There is also up-to-date information on the latest framing tools and materials. Frame Carpentry will serve as your definitive guide to framing. 300 photographs, 30 illustrations
£17.24
Taunton Press Inc Workbenches: Build the Ideal Bench
Book SynopsisA good, sturdy workbench is at the heart of any wood shop, and every woodworker needs one to hold and support work for everything from stock preparation to finishing. This selection of articles from Fine Woodworking magazine gives woodworkers all the advice they need, whether considering a starter model, a small bench, or a full-scale workbench that will last for decades. Workbenches include: A classic Shaker bench A basic bench with built-in storage A mini bench that has all the features of a full-size bench All woodworkers need accessories to create successful and impressive workbenches: planning, chiselling, sawing, wooden clamps, bench hooks and saw hooks, holdfasts, and hand screws. This book guides you through what you need and how to use it. The chapters include topics such as: Chapters on tool storage Workbench tips and techniques Step-by-step guide With such a wide range of workbenches and workbench accessories represented, this book will appeal to all woodworkers from newbies just setting up shop to veterans looking to upgrade their current workbench. For all levels!
£17.24
GMC Publications Box Making
Book SynopsisAimed at keen woodworkers of all levels, this book features 25 designs to suit all tastes - from traditional hinged jewellery-box designs to boxes with more elaborate and sophisticated opening mechanisms such as a quatrefoil box. Woodworkers will be spoilt for choice. Many of the projects include helpful hints and tips to ensure a perfect result and all projects include step-by-step instructions, along with either clear diagrams or easy-to-follow step-by-step photography. Plans are also provided where necessary.
£12.74
GMC Publications Outdoor Woodworking Games: 20 Fun Projects to
Book SynopsisThe reader of this exciting new title will have as much fun making the projects as they will playing the games! All of the 20 projects are designed to be made with the beginner woodworker in mind and using only basic woodworking tools and equipment, so they really are accessible to all. The comprehensive, step-by-step instructions are based on standard sizes of wood so that pieces simply need to be cut to length with some basic shaping. All accessories required will be readily available making each project as straightforward as possible to create. Alongside step-by-step photos each project will also include drawings where necessary. Each project will also include instructions on how to play the game along with the all-important rules! Projects include: Skittles, Giant Jenga, Giant Chess, Croquet, Lawn Darts, Giant Dominoes, Quoits.
£12.74
GMC Publications Joints
Book SynopsisJoints: A Woodworker's Guide takes one of the most important and challenging aspects of woodworking and demystifies the all-important subject of choosing, designing and cutting woodworking joints. Strong, appropriate and well-fitting joints are one of the hallmarks of the skilled woodworker. Making them properly and accurately calls for good planning and marking out as well as a good degree of care in the cutting, fitting and final assembly. It is essential to approach making joints methodically, this book provides all the necessary information to ensure success. Aimed at both those new to woodworking as well as the experienced woodworker, Joints: A Woodworker's Guide is broken down into three main sections: planning and preparation, basic techniques of joint making and individual joints in detail. Areas covered include: Planning the work and preparing the wood; Measuring and marking; Cutting and fitting, Glues and assembly. AUTHOR: Ralph Laughton trained as an engineer, but did not follow that path. Instead, on leaving full-time education he embarked on a career as an editor for a specialist publisher. This led him into the world of graphic design, where he found it possible to indulge a creative passion for well over twenty years. It was at this point that he decided to take an opportunity to realize a life-long dream. He is now a full-time woodworker designing and building funiture, repairing old joinery and writing about the techniques that he has spent nearly forty years acquiring. SELLING POINTS: . A methodical approach to this crucial woodworking skill . Includes sections on all stages from planning to assembly . Covers a selection of essential joints . With clear, step-by-step instructions and photography throughout . Suitable for both new and experienced woodworkers
£14.44
GMC Publications Turning Decorative Bowls
Book SynopsisTurning Decorative Bowls presents 16 inspiring woodturning projects incorporating innovative decorative techniques and materials from one of the UK's leading turners. Compiled from the archives of Woodturning magazine and first commissioned as challenges from the late Editor, Mark Baker, Richard Findley is tasked with researching and attempting to master new and innovative techniques. The projects increase in complexity from simple bowl turning to incorporating decorative methods such as airbrushing, resin and brass wire inlays and pewter rims. Some of the bowls are turned from constructed pieces such as one made from boards, open segmented turning and a staved bowl. Others showcase techniques such as thread chasing and turning a bowl with handles, as well the fun and unusual shapes of a Christmas star and a jigsaw of turned pieces. AUTHOR: Richard Findley is a full-time production turner specialising in small-batch work, one-off commissions and turning for furniture and restoration. Richard comes from a long line of woodworkers, going back at least five generations and has been involved in the craft of woodworking since the age of 16. Richard is also a member of the Register of Professional Turners and is supported by The Worshipful Company of Turners. In 2006, Richard set up The Turner's Workshop and in 2008 relocated to Leicestershire where he has been based ever since. SELLING POINTS: . 16 projects increasing in complexity . Suitable for both beginner and more experienced woodturners . Beautiful and colourful photography throughout . Easy-to-follow instructions with step-by-step photography
£14.44
GMC Publications Oak-Framed Buildings
Book SynopsisOak-framed Buildings is a practical and inspiring guide to their design and construction, written by expert craftsman Rupert Newman. Oak-framed buildings have been with us for centuries and they are here to stay. They are beautiful, durable and environmentally friendly, and by marrying traditional and modern materials they can be brought to a very high standard of energy-efficiency. This is a practical book on the technique of timber-frame construction for carpenters, builders and aspiring self-builders, but it will also be a source of inspiration to anyone who appreciates beautiful buildings. Full-colour photographs show projects by the author and others both complete and under construction, and structural details are clearly explained both in photographs and in three-dimensional drawings. Here is a traditional craft brought fully up to date for the 21st century. Topics covered include: past and present, making a start, understanding the structure, frame design, the construction process, raising the frame, walls and roofs, second fix, finishing off, and future of timber building. Revised and updated edition A comprehensive and practical handbook for experienced carpenters and an inspirational and informative guide for anyone interested in owning their own oak-framed building Covers all stages of construction, from coming up with a budget and choosing land, through designing, making and raising a frame to adding the roof, walls and floors and finishing off Features colour photographs, illustrations and three-dimensional drawings throughout Trade ReviewNearly 200 well-laid-out pages, clearly-written text, finely-drawn diagrams and great photographs; at just shy of £25, it’s worth every penny. But does the author manage to be inspirational? Let’s put it like this: if I were a young man, I’d build myself a summerhouse using this book, send photos of it to the author with a note saying, ‘Please Mr Newman, give me a job’. * The Woodworker magazine *Table of ContentsIntroduction A Brief History of Timber Framing Starting Off Case Study 1: From Tragic Beginnings to a Triumphant End Designing Frames Case Study 2: The Minstrel Frame The Structural Qualities of Oak Making Frames 89 Raising Frames Case Study 3: Oak Frame and Structurally Insulated Panels The Building Envelope Case Study 4: Sustainability at the Gateway Centre Finishing Details Further Reading Useful Contacts Glossary Index
£18.74
GMC Publications Woodworking Basics: The Principles and Skills of
Book SynopsisWoodworking Basics is the perfect introduction to the fundamentals of working with wood for those with little or no experience. The book covers all the principle skills necessary to ensure good results whether repairing an existing piece or creating something from scratch. Successful woodworking is all about best practice and this book shows how it is possible to create all manner of pieces with a very limited and inexpensive set of tools. The book discusses each tool and its uses, as well as how best to use each tool safely. Also covered are the fundamentals of using screws, nails, glue and filler and various joints such as butt joints, lap joints and housing joints. There are several projects including a table, shelf unit, bed, cabinet and box. AUTHOR: Woodworker and journalist Alan Goodsell has written extensively on woodworking and tools for a range of magazines including the highly acclaimed Woodturning magazine, The Router, and Furniture and Cabinetmaking (GMC). A significant move took Alan to the USA where he ran the Marketing Department for a top router bit and cutting tool manufacturer. Alan has moved back into publishing and is now producing a range of woodworking-related publications. SELLING POINTS: . A perfect introduction to the fundamentals of working with wood . Includes information on tools, techniques and different joints . Features several projects which all use the techniques introduced . Aimed at those with little or no experience 394 photographs & 56 illustrations
£12.74
F&W Publications Inc Workbench Design
Book SynopsisThe follow-up book to Workbenches: From Design & Theory to Construction & UseComplete plans, expert instruction and rationale for building nine workbench formsInstruction on improving existing workbenches for better workholding and an improved woodworking shop. The Workbench Design Book not only shows how to design a workbenchit also discusses and presents nine specific designs plus critiques of 10 additional workbenches, with suggestions for making any bench work most effectively for the kind of work the user does. The 9 workbench plans have a range suitable for all workshop needs, from handwork to power tools. A discussion of workbench design rules teach what's effective and why in a multitude of workshop situations. Additional workholding optionsfrom shop-made jigs and commercial bench dogs to vise hardwareare also provided.
£22.49
GMC Publications Pen Turning: A Foundation Course
Book SynopsisPen turning is a relatively easy and inexpensive hobby that doesn't require a lot of expensive tools or take a long time to produce satisfying results. Pen Turning: A Foundation Course is the ideal guide for those keen to learn the art of creating pens and is also suitable for existing turners looking to develop their skills. Written by well-known pen turners Kip Christensen and Rex Burningham, this book explores two different pen styles: slimline pens and single-barrel pens. Different material options are also described, including stabilised burl, exotic hardwoods and antler, as well as plastics. All the basic techniques and information needed for turning pens are fully explained, from blank preparation to turning, gluing, decorating, sanding and assembling. AUTHORS: Kip Christensen and Rex Burningham have over forty years' turning experience between them and have made many thousands of pens as well as other fine turned pieces. They have taught and exhibited widely and are hugely respected in the turning world. Pen Turning: A Foundation Course is their second book to be published by GMC Publications. SELLING POINTS: . Tools, material and kits fully explained, so you can easily get started. . Clear overview of the pen-making process. . Perfect for beginners and for more advanced turners. . Comprehensive step-by-step instructions and pictures. . Covers slimline pens and single-barrel pens. . Explores different material options. 220 photographs
£12.74
Dover Publications Inc. Manual of Traditional Woodcarving
Book SynopsisA superb guide to every aspect of the craft, this manual combines practical instruction with more than 1,000 photos and diagrams. Well-organized, precise directions explain the necessary tools and appliances, aesthetics of wood carving, and methods. Projects range from simple small boxes, platters, chests, and chairs to complex tables, cupboards, cabinets, beds, and sideboards.
£19.49
Dover Publications Inc. Eric Gills Masterpieces of Wood Engraving Over
Book SynopsisOriginal collection of outstanding wood engravings by a noted master ranges from the religious to the erotic with images inspired by The Song of Songs, The Canterbury Tales, and the Gospels.
£13.04
Fox Chapel Publishing Woodworking
Book SynopsisGet the expert guidance you need to become a master woodworker! With 448 pages, more than 1,000 lavish full-color illustrations, easy-to-follow diagrams, and step-by-step instructions to walk you through each and every phase of the process, Woodworking outstrips all competitors in affordability, accessibility, and comprehensiveness. From setting up a workshop to the principles of good design, how to use tools and essential techniques, it's the only reference that aspiring craftsmen need to start creating fantastic woodworking projects right away. This big book covers choosing wood, measuring, marking and layout, cutting, joinery, drilling, shaping, clamping, gluing, fastening, finishing and more. But where a lot of woodworking books only show you some skills, this giant woodworking compendium goes on to give you 41 complete home furnishing project plans so you can put your skills to use.
£23.99
Echo Point Books & Media The Owner-Built Home
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£24.65
WW Norton & Co Epoxy Resin: The Complete Guide for Artists,
Book SynopsisThis groundbreaking maker’s manual masterfully guides you through the entire process, from proper planning to finished work. Learn how to prepare surfaces, which epoxy to use, and the right temperatures for your workspace and materials. Determine how much time you need for a project and how to support weight effectively. Understand how to mix and add colours and how to prepare and remove moulds. Figure out how to achieve textures and tackle problems such as bubbles, drips and dust. Explore colour schemes, customisations and ways to add impact and depth, including embedding objects, incorporating other media, and finishing techniques. Packed with tips, this must-have book features step-by-step instructions and photos for 12 projects—from bookmarks and coasters to countertops and dining tables—that anyone can create. The epoxibilities are endless.
£22.50
Taunton Press Inc Build Stuff with Wood: Make Awesome Projects with
Book SynopsisBuild Stuff with Wood is a true beginner's guide to woodworking, aimed at anyone who is interested in the craft but has only a few tools and no real idea where to start. The idea behind the book is to begin with a basic toolset (a circular saw, chop saw, cordless drill, jigsaw, and a few hand tools) and then add tools as you go. Step-by-step projects are presented showing what you can build with that tool (plus the basic toolset). For example, adding a router to your tool arsenal allows you to gracefully round edges on tables and shelves; buying a simple doweling jig opens up the world of joinery. As well as power tools, hand tools are also introduced. In all, 14 fun projects will be presented, all built with just a few woodworking tools and off-the-shelf lumber.
£17.24
GMC Publications Wood for Woodturners (Revised Edition)
Book SynopsisWood for Woodturners (revised edition) is the updated edition of the successful book by Mark Baker catering specifically for the turner. The book describes 50 of the world's most important woods for turning and goes into great detail with regard to physical characteristics, working qualities and availability. Colour photographs throughout illustrate different qualities of grain and figure. An additional 100 woods are considered more briefly. This revised edition is fully updated throughout with new images and a resources section, and it also includes new material on green wood and sustainability.
£14.44
GMC Publications Weekend Woodworking
Book SynopsisWeekend Woodworking is packed with a fantastic range of over 30 projects, all achievable within a weekend. Ideal for keen woodworkers with a wide range of abilities, there are projects which will suit those just starting out in woodworking as well as those with many years of experience in the workshop. Each project includes clear guidance on how to approach the making of each item as well as helpful tips. Projects include: Chopping board, Footstool, Kitchen Bench, Cutlery tray, Outdoor planters and Desk Tidy.
£12.74
IMM Lifestyle Books Practical Weekend Projects for Woodworkers: 35
Book SynopsisIt's tough to find a great woodworking project that you can finish in just one weekend. But with the straightforward, step-by-step projects in this book, weekend woodworkers can stay busy for months! Practical Weekend Projects for Woodworkers offers dozens of exciting projects for a range of beautiful contemporary items, from shelves and storage units to birdhouses and bookends. Each project is designed to be simple to make while having a really professional look, and can be made using either hand or power tools. With easy-to-follow instructions and how-to photographs, this book will provide practical advice and inspiration for both amateur and experienced woodworkers. Exploded diagrams and templates ensure precise results, and there's also a practical, illustrated reference section on tools, techniques and wood choices.
£13.49
GMC Publications Woodturning Projects
Book SynopsisThis unique book is a step-by-step guide to both the art and the craft of woodturning. It is an exploration of turned shapes and the wide variety of timbers which can be used to create them. The making of 50 different pieces is described in detail, each in a different type of wood. There are working drawings for each project, and clear colour photographs illustrate every stage of the process.
£14.44
Kodansha America, Inc Soul Of A Tree, The: A Master Woodworkers
Book SynopsisOn a farmlike compound near New Hope, Pennsylvania, George Nakashima, his family, and fellow wood-workers create exquisite furniture from richly grained, rare timber. Tables, desks, chairs, and cabinets from this simple workshop grace the homes and mansions and executive boardrooms of people who prize such excellence. In this lavishly illustrated volume, George Nakashima allows us in intimate look at his artistry, his philosophy, his life. It is the portrait of an artisan who strives to find the ideal use for each plank in order to create an object of utility to'Trade Review"An impressive book that effectively conveys the textural qualities and sensitivity of this master craftsman’s use of wood" —The New York Times"Today’s increasing reverence for nature, truth, simplicity and the independent spirit makes the life, work and philosophy of George Nakashima especially meaningful."—Town & Country"From [Nakashima’s] tables and chairs flows the unadorned beauty of the rhythms of nature."—Smithsonian"George Nakashima, the foremost master of the craft."—Time"Part woodworking manual, part philosophical journal, this book is as unique as author and woodworking legend George Nakashima’s exquisite furniture." —This Old House magazine
£999.99
GMC Publications Step–by–Step Pyrography
Book SynopsisPyrography, the art of 'drawing with fire' by burning designs onto a medium, is an ancient craft practised worldwide. This book presents 25 original pyrography projects in easy-to-follow step-by-step style that are suitable for the absolute beginner to master. The readers will love the clear and simple format which takes away the mystery behind achieving great results. The 25 projects include: door plaques, coasters, key fobs, letter opener, coat hook hanger, jotter board, picture frame, letter holder, trinket box, bread board and many more...This book includes detailed information on tools, equipment and materials. It is suitable for beginner level, with clear instructions and illustrations. All techniques are fully explained and illustrated in full colour throughout.
£9.49
F&W Publications Inc I Can Do That Furniture Projects
Book SynopsisWhat do you do when you need furniture for a specific space or purpose in your home and nothing you find fits the bill? Build your own!
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Linden Publishing Making Shoji
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Dover Publications Inc. Beiderman C Beginners Handbook of Woodcarving
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Craven Street Books Cabinetmakers Notebook
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Taunton Press Inc Spray Finishing Made Simple
Book SynopsisA technical topic is demystified in a multimedia approach enabling readers to achieve stunning results. The author is an established authority on the subject of wood finishing. It covers every aspect of spray finishing, from technique to troubleshooting and is for woodworkers of all skill levels. Woodworking finishes can make a good project great. Spray Finishing offers professional results far superior to brushing or other hand-applied methods. Jeff Jewitt is a well-known authority on finishing who combines his vast knowledge of the subject with the latest technology to produce this integrated book and DVD set. Jewitt explains how to choose equipment and demystifies the spray-finishing process. Through this unique multimedia approach, which includes detailed step-by-step instructions, photos and how-to video, readers learn where to safely spray finishes and how to troubleshoot and solve spray-finishing problems. Both the book and DVD cover a variety of spray systems, solvents, and waterborne finishing products.
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Linden Publishing Co Inc Classic Whittling: Basic Techniques and Old-Time
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Anness Publishing Practical Woodworker
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GMC Publications Router Jigs & Templates
Book SynopsisThis book features easy-to-follow techniques suitable for woodworkers of all abilities. This book will show you everything you need to know to get the best out of this tool. Bailey takes you through the basic set-up and the fundamental techniques; explores the difference between freehand and table routing; and, looks in-depth at the practical uses for functional jigs and templates. The techniques can be learned quickly and easily, giving you the confidence to create your own impressive pieces of work. This book includes 8 practical projects that vary in difficulty.
£14.44
