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Amateur woodworkers can achieve professional quality finishes on their projects with simple materials that are brushed or wiped onto the wood. The secrets include focusing on brushable polyurethane varnish, brushable shellac and wipe on glaze coats. Readers will learn how to use and clean a fine finishing brush, when to brush and when to wipe the finish on and how to get a flawless finish. Includes detailed instructions for matching colours with simple stains, how to make nondescript woods such as poplar look great and how to apply a glaze coat for professional highlights on carvings, moldings and other details. Includes special section on reviving damaged finishes, erasing water damage and when all else fails, how to strip off the old finish and start over.

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This title helps you learn the ropes to tying the best seaman knots, from basic to fancy rope work. It is a wonderfully illustrated guide to knot tying. Clear step-by-step instructions will help the reader learn how to tie all the essential boating knots.

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Pockets are more than practical, they give a garment personality. This is a visual directory to the many choices and techniques available, when selecting pockets to perfectly enhance any garment. Simply select the choice that is right for you and follow the step-by-step directions for sewing. This book will teach you how to create functional (and fashionable) pockets to suit every style.

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This book contains some of the most beautiful and fascinating lithographed images ever printed on cigar box labels. With topics like transportation, sports figures, women and more, you'll have a glimpse into a bygone era when the cigar box was the king of the advertising industry. The gorgeous detailed work shown in this book will amaze you.

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With this book, learn how to properly maintain a boat for years of trouble free, smooth sailing. From repairing scratched and worn hulls and decks, to fixing engines and tightening fittings, readers will learn to take care of their boat so that it will provide years of enjoyment. This is a comprehensively detailed guide with step-by-step information and charts on what to do when and how, such as how to protect a boat from harsh weather. This title also includes interesting historical details and examples from real-life events.

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This is a practical and engaging guide to transforming an ordinary backyard into a productive farm. Step-by-step instructions are provided for 10 projects including green houses, beehives, rabbit hutches, raised beds, potting sheds, trellises, fences, and more. Each detailed plan is accompanied by the author's clear, instructive drawings. More than just a manual, the book also offers entertaining and enlightening interviews with both experts and "average Joe" farmers. We learn what motivates them to become backyard farmers and maybe even a couple of funny stories along the way.

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This title includes information that is presented in a clear and friendly manner making this an approachable book for beginners. This guide covers all aspects of cabinet construction including carcase construction, frame and panel construction, drawers, doors and legs. "The Back to Basics Series" bypasses the overwhelming amount of woodworking information with the core information needed to succeed. Woodworker's learn what is important to know now and what can be left for later. Best of all, the information is presented in the plain spoken language one would hear from a trusted friend of relative.

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This title avoids overwhelming woodworkers with unnecessary information and reveals how to set up a functional workshop. The information is presented in the clear, accessible way. In "Setting Up Your Workshop", woodworkers will learn what is important to know now and what can be learnt later. Best of all, the information is presented in the clear, accessible way and includes: using creativity and flexibility in setting up a home workshop; assembling a modern workbench; accessories designed to make a shop safer and more comfortable; storing tools and materials using as little work space as possible; getting the most from work surfaces; and simple precautions to reduce mishaps.

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This title teaches new and experienced craftsmen how to do what they love without breaking the bank. It includes advice on making tools from scratch and buying secondhand and brand new equipment. In today's economy, it's hard to keep up with expensive hobbies, like woodturning. Buying new tools, lathes and fancy wood can be costly. But, with the secrets inside "The Frugal Woodturner", new and experienced craftsman will learn how to do what they love without breaking the bank. This new do-it-yourself book from master turner and tool expert, Ernie Conover, shows readers how to get started on three different budgets: the Tight and Basic Budget in which readers learn how to make their own tools, the All-Around Budget in which readers discover how to buy quality used equipment and the Upscale Budget for readers who want to buy new equipment. And for those experienced turners, Conover's advice on making your own gouges, scrapers and chisels is invaluable. He also provides instructions for making your own faceplates, chucks and more. After reading "The Frugal Woodturner", turners will be able to recognise what's a bargain and when to close their wallets.

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Written directly from transcribed audiotapes recorded during a week-long interview with the master woodworker, this tribute to Bob Stocksdale reveals his life experiences, philosophies and often replicated turning methods, all in his own words. Stocksdale's lifelong quest for the perfect bowl is chronicled, while select step-by-step, how-to tips for fellow craftsmen are detailed. Featuring a gallery of beautiful, never-before-seen photographs sure to inspire artists, this unique biography provides the master's advice on tools - including lathes, band saws and jointers - sharpening devices and wood selection, as well as his business tips for pricing, selling and shipping finished pieces. A portrait of a beloved and respected artisan, this guide offers the first in-depth look at the man behind the perfect wooden bowl.

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This stunning book will be on the wish-list of any woodworker and is must-have for any wood-artist's library. As the first book to catalogue the preeminent collection of American studio furniture owned by the Smithsonian's Renwick Gallery, "Studio Furniture" is a beautifully photographed chronicle of one of the most important movements in modern craft - the Studio Furniture movement. Featuring a Who's Who of American furniture making, it features 84 stunning pieces and provides fascinating insight into each maker's professional training, artistic techniques and inspirations. Among those included are Sam Maloof, Tage Frid, Wharton Esherick, Wendall Castle and other artists whose work is unsurpassed for its functionality, creativity and fine craftsmanship.

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Written by an award-winning science teacher, this entertaining and engaging educational reference for teachers, parents and kids of all ages features full-colour, step-by-step directions for constructing a champion mousetrap-powered racer in addition to the plans for 7 additional racers. This book provides a fun weekend activity for the whole family and an engaging source of science and engineering information that doesn't read like a textbook!

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Master the art of carving animals using just a handful of tools, sandpaper, and paint! With Dutch author Wouter de Bruijn''s easy-to-follow guide, tackle the basics of woodcarving, including starter cuts, safety tips, sharpening, and wood grain; more advanced carvers can jump right into the projects, which include cats, birds, rabbits, wolves, foxes, and giraffes. With step-by-step photography, full-size whittling patterns, and a complete materials and tools list, this must-have book has everything you need to create dozens of professional animal projects. These simple woodcarving project designs have a clean contemporary aesthetic and can be displayed in their natural state or with just a bit of painting.

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Nordic-style woodcarving is steeped in tradition. Yet, it is a remarkably easy technique for beginners to learn and master. In Beginner's Guide to Nordic-Style Carving, noted carvers, Frank and Balder Egholm, introduce you to this fascinating art form with 22 quick and functional rustic projects including a citrus reamer, spoon rack, dinner, spoon, and cake server. Starting with an overview of wood types, including how to work with and prepare green -- or found -- wood, materials, tools, and safety tips through finishing and embellishing your designs, every aspect of Nordic-style carving is covered in an easy-to-understand manner.

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There are few things more rewarding than making something yourself – and being able to use it every day! A collection of 21 functional woodworking projects for the kitchen for food preparation, storage, serving, and more, this complete guide to making custom kitchen accessories features step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, plan drawings, and expert tips for both beginner and intermediate woodworkers. Offering original designs from lifelong woodworker and previous editor of American Woodworking magazine, Larry Okrend, make beautifully handmade cutting boards, a knife block, wine rack, recipe book holder, tea box, and other kitchen essentials that are perfect for using, gifting, or even selling! Also included are opening sections on tools, materials, and basic techniques for a complete overview in gaining fundamental woodworking skills!

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An absolute must-have guide for beginners, this is an interactive workbook designed to teach you how to create gorgeous lettering with any pen on any surface, no brush pen or calligraphy nib necessary. You'll learn how to draw letters, words, inspirational phrases, and bible verses in multiple alphabet styles by practicing outlining letters and thickening downstrokes. Perforated traceable phrases and backgrounds allow you to make your own art, pull it out, then frame it. Simple, approachable, and fun, this method is versatile for any surface so you can create stunning faux calligraphy on paper, chalkboards, wood, glass, and more.

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Organize your gardening life! This handy journal keeps track of everything a passionate gardener needs to know in one spot. Individual plant history pages allow you to keep a yearly log of how you're doing with each crop. Set annual goals, keep a record of your work, track your performance, and note what you've learned over each season. Keep a record of plantings, soil chemistry, fertilizing, compost rotation, pest issues, weather, watering needs and more. Chart garden design and plan next year's layout. Gardening enthusiasts can archive all the important information here. With a convenient 6x8 size that fits easily in a tool bag, My Gardening Journal is the perfect gift for the gardener who has everything.

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Learn Your ABCs Flip Book features 3 different beautifully illustrated alphabets showcasing animals and children forming each letter of the alphabet. Each alphabet can be flipped to show the same letter at the same time or different combinations of letters that will form over 1,000 different words. Bound with a child safe plastic binding, printed on extra thick paper with a backer card this book holds hours of learning fun. A must-have early learning book to jump start and support a child''s reading efforts.

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Walk into one of the most remarkable communities on our planet: the forest. With each turn of the page, this engaging picture book reveals dozens of adorable illustrations, educational captions, vocabulary words, and cut-out accents, that teach young children why the forest is so important to humans and why we should protect them. From big animals to little bugs, from tall trees to plants you can eat, children will love learning all about the cool and calm forest, the amazing lives the animals live, and why they are so important to our world!

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Create stunning works of mosaic art with stickers! This distinctive poly-art paint by sticker book for kids ages 6-10 features a collection of 10 geometric designs of various animals, from a llama and panda to a koala, unicorn, and more. Using 60-100 coloured stickers for each animal pattern, place them in the appropriate spot according to its numbered section and watch as the geometric shapes transform into beautiful, crystalized designs. There are also bonus fun facts about each amazing animal to enjoy. An entertaining, hands-on activity for kids, this sticker painting book offers an excellent opportunity for developing their focus and attention span. Designs are printed on thick, perforated pages that can easily detach to be displayed or gifted once a painting is completed.

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Create stunning works of mosaic art with stickers! This distinctive poly-art paint by sticker book for kids ages 6-10 features a collection of 10 geometric designs of various planets, from the Sun to Neptune and everything in between. Using anywhere from 60-100 colored stickers for each planet pattern, place them in the appropriate spot according to its numbered section and watch as the geometric shapes transform into beautiful, crystalized designs. There are also fun facts to learn more about space and each amazing planet! An entertaining, hands-on activity for kids, this sticker painting book offers an excellent opportunity for developing their focus and attention span. Designs are printed on thick, perforated pages that can easily detach to be displayed or gifted once a painting is completed.

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Have a blast learning about our amazing world through fascinating trivia, puzzles, dot-to-dot drawings, and other activities that reveal fun facts about various countries around the globe! This on-the-go activity book features dozens of crazy cool world trivia facts for you to learn and share to impress your family and friends. Author and former teacher, Vicki Whiting, is the founder of Kid Scoop, an award-winning weekly activity page that promotes standards-based learning. Parents and teachers around the world use Vicki’s fun activities to stimulate academic success and a joy of learning. With this expansive collection of educational activities and trivia for kids ages 5-10, they'll spend hours learning tons of exciting information about other countries all over the world!

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With crazy cool secret codes, puzzles, and word searches. These entertaining activities are designed to keep kids engaged as they learn. Author and former teacher, Vicki Whiting, is the founder of Kid Scoop, an award-winning weekly activity page that promotes standards-based learning. Parents and teachers around the world use Vicki’s fun activities to stimulate academic success and a joy of learning. With this expansive collection of exercises, kids aged 5-10 will spend hours learning loads of fun facts all about animals as they complete hundreds of exciting activities.

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