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Joints (Paperback): R. Laughton Joints (Paperback)
R. Laughton
R548 R379 Discovery Miles 3 790 Save R169 (31%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Joints: 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.

Wood Identification & Use (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition): Terry Porter Wood Identification & Use (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)
Terry Porter
R824 R578 Discovery Miles 5 780 Save R246 (30%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Terry Porter's unique and visually dazzling handbook has always been indispensable--and this new edition adds 17 species of lumber not included before, bringing the list up to a grand total of 400! Plus, there's a new section displaying a variety of decorative figuring, information on wood defects and potential health hazards, and an enlarged glossary. Wonderful full-color pictures give close-up views of the various wood grains, while the main section showcases more than 200 woods used in cabinetmaking, joinery, carpentry, turning, carving, and a host of specialist applications, and another 200 receive shorter listings. Every featured wood is illustrated and described in detail, with invaluable facts on its working properties, seasoning requirements, durability, and typical uses.

Building Wood and Resin River-Style Tables - A Step-By-Step Guide with Tips, Techniques, and Inspirational Designs (Paperback):... Building Wood and Resin River-Style Tables - A Step-By-Step Guide with Tips, Techniques, and Inspirational Designs (Paperback)
Bradlyn Zimmerman
R690 R536 Discovery Miles 5 360 Save R154 (22%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Making It - How Love, Kindness and Community Helped Me Repair My Life (Paperback): Jay Blades Making It - How Love, Kindness and Community Helped Me Repair My Life (Paperback)
Jay Blades
R299 R234 Discovery Miles 2 340 Save R65 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

The Sunday Times bestseller, Making It is an inspirational memoir about beating the odds and turning things around even when it all seems hopeless, by Jay Blades, the beloved star of hit BBC One show The Repair Shop. We had our hardships, and there were times that we didn't have a lot of food and didn't have a lot of money. But that didn't stop me having the time of my life. In his book, Jay shares the details of his life, from his childhood growing up sheltered and innocent on a council estate in Hackney, to his adolescence when he was introduced to violent racism at secondary school, to being brutalized by police as a teen, to finally becoming the presenter of the hit primetime show The Repair Shop. Jay reflects on strength, weakness and what it means to be a man. He questions the boundaries society places on male vulnerability and how letting himself be nurtured helped him flourish into the person he is today. An expert at giving a second life to cherished items, Jay's positivity, pragmatism and kindness shine through these pages and show that with care and love, anything can be mended.

Pots and Planters in a Weekend (Paperback): Julie London Pots and Planters in a Weekend (Paperback)
Julie London
R219 R130 Discovery Miles 1 300 Save R89 (41%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Each title in this new do-it-yourself series presents over 20 projects to complete with clear, step-by-step color photographs throughout. Each book includes an easily-accessible materials list for each project as well as all necessary stencils, patterns and templates. Whether you decide to decorate an entire house or garden, or simply want to make a thoughtful hand-made gift, the In A Weekend Series has all the ideas you need.Look inside for a host of creative ideas for making planters and window boxes from scratch, as well as transforming and reviving articles from around the home.

Clean House, Clean Planet - Clean Your House for Pennies a Day, the Safe, Nontoxic Way (Paperback, Original ed.): K. Logan Clean House, Clean Planet - Clean Your House for Pennies a Day, the Safe, Nontoxic Way (Paperback, Original ed.)
K. Logan
R499 R414 Discovery Miles 4 140 Save R85 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Go green with this rollicking guide to eco-friendly cleaning alternatives that will help you save your health, your money, and your planet.How many times have you said you're killing yourself trying to keep your house clean? You might have been joking, but you're closer to the truth than you think if you're using expensive commercial cleansers. Karen Logan, an environmentalist with years of experience developing and selling her own line of eco-friendly cleaning products, reveals the secret of using simple, ordinary ingredients--like baking soda, vinegar, soap, lemon juice, and salt--to make safe, inexpensive cleaners. For instance, did you know: -Olive oil is not only good as a salad dressing, but also as a furniture polish. -Plain club soda works great as a window cleaner. -You can make your copper-bottomed pots sparkle with just lemon juice and salt. -Ordinary liquid soap and water will clean up those ants marching through your kitchen.

Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Box Making (Paperback): D Stowe Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Box Making (Paperback)
D Stowe
R688 R468 Discovery Miles 4 680 Save R220 (32%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This comprehensive, step-by-step pictorial reference covers all the methods for making small boxes crafted in wood. Organised for quick access, the book makes it easy to find each technique and: - Tools - Box-making Materials - Box Joinery - Lids - Box Feet and Bases - - Box Interiors - Hinges and Hardware - Decorating Boxes - Shaped Boxes - More than 500 colour photographs and drawings illustrate how to make beautiful joined, turned and bandsawn boxes. Taunton's most successful series ever launched expands to include an illustrated, step-by-step guide to the essential techniques for elegant box joinery: turned and shaped boxes, making dividers and trays, lids, bases and feet, and installing hardware. * STEP-BY-STEP PICTORIAL REFERENCE, organised for quick reference. * Over 500 step-by-step colour photographs illustrate all the processes from basic tools to surface decorating in this book.

Garden Alchemy - 80 Recipes and Concoctions for Organic Fertilizers, Plant Elixirs, Potting Mixes, Pest Deterrents, and More... Garden Alchemy - 80 Recipes and Concoctions for Organic Fertilizers, Plant Elixirs, Potting Mixes, Pest Deterrents, and More (Paperback)
Stephanie Rose
R429 Discovery Miles 4 290 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Carving On Turning (Paperback): Chris Pye Carving On Turning (Paperback)
Chris Pye
R537 R367 Discovery Miles 3 670 Save R170 (32%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

An illustrated guide to new approaches to woodturning and carving. Three basic chapters are followed by 12 illustrated projects covering decorative marks, lettering, low-relief and pierced-relief carving, working in the round and shaping. Advice is given on tools and how to sharpen them.

How to Build Small Barns and Outbuildings (Paperback): Burch How to Build Small Barns and Outbuildings (Paperback)
Burch
R439 R402 Discovery Miles 4 020 Save R37 (8%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Constructing your own small barn, shed, or utility structure will improve the value and appearance of your property whether you have one acre or a hundred. Plus, building it yourself can save as much as half the cost. Now expert help for the do-it-yourselfer arrives with How to Build Small Barns & Outbuildings, the long-awaited sequel to the classic Garden Way Publishing bestseller Building Small Barns, Sheds & Shelters (more than 200,000 copies sold). In his new book, Monte Burch begins by taking the reader through all the basics of construction, from planning to finishing--both inside and out. This is followed with more than 20 new designs and projects appropriate for both rural and suburban homeowners, including a livestock shelter, add-on garage, small guest house, and home workshop. How to Build Small Barns & Outbuildings offers projects with multi-use flexibility, so you can tailor your project to your specific needs. For example, there is an all-purpose barn design that can be adapted to serve multiple functions, as well as a combination greenhouse/woodshed and a home office/garage/guest-house.

Ultimate Guide: Plumbing, Updated 5th Edition (Paperback, 5th Updated ed.): Editors of Creative Homeowner Ultimate Guide: Plumbing, Updated 5th Edition (Paperback, 5th Updated ed.)
Editors of Creative Homeowner
R745 R642 Discovery Miles 6 420 Save R103 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Learn how to make both minor and major DIY repairs and improvements that will save you money! No need to hire a plumber, especially in emergencies when you need an immediate fix. This best-selling guide on plumbing will teach you everything you need to know, from understanding how plumbing systems work and fixing a leaky faucet to making renovations, soldering copper, installing fixtures, and so much more. Featuring detailed how-to diagrams, code-compliant techniques, tips on how to spot and improve outdated or dangerous materials in your home plumbing system, and so much more, this newly updated edition features the most current requirements and provisions that are compliant with UPC and International Building Code.

Wood Carving Basics (Paperback): D Sabol Wood Carving Basics (Paperback)
D Sabol
R577 R398 Discovery Miles 3 980 Save R179 (31%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Carving is an area of woodworking that has wide appeal and can start as simply as whittling figures with a pocket knife. Since the cost of entry is so low, many people are willing to give it a try. But some people are put off by the conflicting information about what tools to buy, how to sharpen them, and by the bewildering range of carving styles. This book, with its common-sense approach to tools and sharpening, and its broad survey of the many styles is the perfect introduction for the novice carver. The projects will help the beginner become familiar with the tools and learn skills while trying a variety of carving styles to see which suits him best. The projects range from the traditional to the contemporary and reflect the tastes of today's woodcarvers.

Carving Kitchen Tools (Paperback): Moa Brannstroem Ott Carving Kitchen Tools (Paperback)
Moa Brannstroem Ott
R440 R352 Discovery Miles 3 520 Save R88 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Carving Kitchen Tools is the beginning of your woodworking journey and is a practical guide to creating your own beautiful utensils. From the all-important wooden spoon to butter knives, salad servers and spatulas, Moa Brannstroem Ott shows you how to create kitchen implements that will bring individuality and personality to your home. As well as this, Carving Kitchen Tools explores the variety of different woods, their properties and the whittling techniques to which they are most suited. With step-by-steps to illustrate the correct grips for knife and wood, tips on how to source your wood and details on the tools you need, this book is the perfect guide to this surprisingly simple and mindful craft. Projects include: Butter knives Frying utensils Straight spoons Curved spoons Salad servers Kuksa cups

Code Check Electrical - An Illustrated Guide to Wiring a Safe House (Spiral bound, 9th ed.): Redwood Kardon, Paddy Morrissey,... Code Check Electrical - An Illustrated Guide to Wiring a Safe House (Spiral bound, 9th ed.)
Redwood Kardon, Paddy Morrissey, Douglas Hansen, Skip Walker
R622 R507 Discovery Miles 5 070 Save R115 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Planning and Fitting Kitchens (Paperback): Dennis Dixon Planning and Fitting Kitchens (Paperback)
Dennis Dixon
R331 Discovery Miles 3 310 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Only you can know what kind of kitchen you need, so whether you plan to do most of the work yourself or hire specialists to do it for you, this book takes you through the whole process of working out your requirements and translating them into reality. It helps you anticipate practical problems, offers detailed guidance & is fully illustrated in colour, making the process of creating your dream kitchen as painless as it can be. Dennis Dixon is a professional kitchen fitter and a qualified electrician, with many years' experience of kitchen installation and property management. He lives in Hampshire and works on projects throughout the south of England.

Simple & Stylish Woodworking - 20 Projects for Your Home (Paperback): Scott Francis Simple & Stylish Woodworking - 20 Projects for Your Home (Paperback)
Scott Francis
R582 R446 Discovery Miles 4 460 Save R136 (23%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Build your skills while building something fun! One of the rewards of woodworking is getting to show off your work--either as part of your home decor or as handmade gifts for family and friends. This book provides 20 small-scale projects that can add a touch of style to any living space. Practice a wide range of woodworking techniques! Dovetails Mortise and tenon Finger joints Miters Veneering Bent lamination Make fun accents for the home! Wall clocks in classic and contemporary designs An 18th-century mahogany mirror Mantel clocks and lamps inspired by popular period styles An assortment of hanging shelves Beautiful boxes for storage or gifts And much more Building skills is a lot more fun when you're making something you can show off or give as a gift. The projects in this book are a great way to practice your craft--plus you might just end up creating a treasured heirloom that looks great on the wall or mantel.

Little and Often - A Memoir (Paperback): Trent Preszler Little and Often - A Memoir (Paperback)
Trent Preszler
R249 Discovery Miles 2 490 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A USA TODAY BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR ( ) "Little and Often is a beautiful memoir of grief, love, the shattered bond between a father and son, and the resurrection of a broken heart. Trent Preszler tells his story with the same level of art and craftsmanship that he brings to his boat making, and he reminds us of creativity's power to transform and heal our lives. This is a powerful and deeply moving book. I won't soon forget it." -Elizabeth Gilbert Trent Preszler thought he was living the life he always wanted, with a job at a winery and a seaside Long Island home, when he was called back to the life he left behind. After years of estrangement, his cancer-stricken father had invited him to South Dakota for Thanksgiving. It would be the last time he saw his father alive. Preszler's only inheritance was a beat-up wooden toolbox that had belonged to his father, who was a cattle rancher, rodeo champion, and Vietnam War Bronze Star Medal recipient. This family heirloom befuddled Preszler. He did not work with his hands-but maybe that was the point. In his grief, he wondered if there was still a way to understand his father, and with that came an epiphany: he would make something with his inheritance. Having no experience or training in woodcraft, driven only by blind will, he decided to build a wooden canoe, and he would aim to paddle it on the first anniversary of his father's death. While Preszler taught himself how to use his father's tools, he confronted unexpected revelations about his father's secret history and his own struggle for self-respect. The grueling challenges of boatbuilding tested his limits, but the canoe became his sole consolation. Gradually, Preszler learned what working with his hands offered: a different per spective on life, and the means to change it. Little and Often is an unflinching account of bereavement and a stirring reflection on the complexities of inheritance. Between his past and his present, and between America's heartland and its coasts, Preszler shows how one can achieve reconciliation through the healing power of creativity. "Insightful, lyrical...Little and Often proves to be a rich tale of self-discovery and reconciliation. Resonating with Robert Pirsig's classic Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, it is a profound father-and-son odyssey that discovers the importance of the beauty of imperfection and small triumphs that make extraordinary happen." -USA Today ( )

Family Handyman Whole House Repair Guide - Over 300 Step-By-Step Repairs (Hardcover): Editors at Family Handyman Family Handyman Whole House Repair Guide - Over 300 Step-By-Step Repairs (Hardcover)
Editors at Family Handyman
R778 R633 Discovery Miles 6 330 Save R145 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Building Sheds (Paperback): J Truini Building Sheds (Paperback)
J Truini
R604 R414 Discovery Miles 4 140 Save R190 (31%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This well-illustrated guide offers a range of building options, with complete instructions and plans for five different styles of shed, including a small timber-frame garden storage shed, a traditionally framed shed and a post-and-beam barn. From designing a shed to match your storage needs to selecting framing materials for economy and durability, constructing shed foundations, installing windows and doors and building stairways and ramps, this is a complete, no-nonsense guide to building a shed.

Building Stone Walls (Paperback): John Vivian Building Stone Walls (Paperback)
John Vivian
R274 R230 Discovery Miles 2 300 Save R44 (16%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

John Vivian tells you everything you need to know to build your own stone walls from start to finish. He covers everything from basic equipment and materials to building retaining walls, building in gates and stiles, moving boulders, and using lower-quality stone. Clear, detailed drawings show exactly what to do and how to avoid problems.

Basic Box Making (Paperback): D Stowe Basic Box Making (Paperback)
D Stowe
R559 R378 Discovery Miles 3 780 Save R181 (32%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Through expert Doug Stowe's decades of experience, you'll learn the basic techniques to get started, as well as more advanced ways to approach and create finely crafted boxes. Throughout the book, Stowe offers this advice: Repeat yourself. Repetition leads to refinement and refinement leads to success. The projects are arranged by the level of difficulty and as you grow in confidence, use your imagination and ask a few questions: What if this box were made in that wood? What if that joint were used on this box? What if I made it larger, or smaller? Asking "What if?" will challenge and engage you as a box maker for years of adventure.

Simply Wood - 22 Elegantly Rustic Projects Using Driftwood, Logs, Twigs and Other Found Wood (Paperback): Linda Suster Simply Wood - 22 Elegantly Rustic Projects Using Driftwood, Logs, Twigs and Other Found Wood (Paperback)
Linda Suster 1
R290 R227 Discovery Miles 2 270 Save R63 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Home accents made with beautiful natural wood are hugely popular and add impact to any room of the house. But the simple elegance of a birch table lamp or a driftwood sculpture can carry an eye-watering price tag. Simply Wood shows you how to make beautiful and practical objects using found wood that doesn't cost the earth. All you need are basic skills such as measuring, sawing, drilling and gluing to achieve each of the 20 projects. Choose from lighting and shelving to wreaths and wall hangings, and simply follow the clear, step-by-step instructions to make your chosen item. Whether you are drawn to delicate twigs, graceful branches, sturdy logs, silvered driftwood or weathered boards, there is a project for you - be inspired, get creative and bring the beauty of nature into your home.

How Your House Works - A Visual Guide to Understanding and Maintaining Your Home (Paperback, 3rd Edition): Charlie Wing How Your House Works - A Visual Guide to Understanding and Maintaining Your Home (Paperback, 3rd Edition)
Charlie Wing
R683 R572 Discovery Miles 5 720 Save R111 (16%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The updated and highly illustrated guide to understanding how just about everything in your house works! The revised and updated third edition of How Your House Works is a hands-on guide that gives you the low-down on why your faucet is leaking, your dishwasher is overflowing, or your furnace is on the fritz. This comprehensive book is your reference to virtually everything in your house with richly illustrated explanations of electrical systems, heating and air conditioning, plumbing, major household appliances, foundation, framing, doors, and windows. This must-have book answers most questions homeowners face when repairs are needed or when a new house or addition is in your future. How Your House Works is filled with easy-to-understand illustrations that show how things should be put together and how they function. The book also highlights issues outside the house as well as clock thermostats, ventless gas heaters, moisture and mold, and passive solar heating. Using the illustrations and the author's clear explanations might save you the expense of calling a professional. This invaluable guide: Offers a colorful resource to home electrical systems, HVAC, plumbing, major household appliances, foundation, framing, doors and windows, sustainability, and much more Includes easy-to-follow information for troubleshooting problems Contains dozens of new full-color illustrations Presents new chapters on solar power and smart home technologies Helps homeowners save money on many common household repairs Written for homeowners with little or no knowledge of home maintenance or repair, How Your House Works is your illustrated and updated guide to understanding how appliances, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and more work!

War Department Technical Manual - Woodworking & Furniture Repair - U.S. War Department Manual TM5-613, June 1946 (Paperback):... War Department Technical Manual - Woodworking & Furniture Repair - U.S. War Department Manual TM5-613, June 1946 (Paperback)
United States. War Department
R644 R506 Discovery Miles 5 060 Save R138 (21%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This authentic manual quickly trained personnel in building and maintaining furniture for use on military bases. The instructions remain very relevant today, including timeless information on using woodworking machinery and tools, joinery and basic furniture construction and maintenance. Published right after World War II ended, this historical time capsule has stood the test of time. What You'll Find Inside * 28 project plans and material lists for classic furniture in distinct styles * Timeless techniques for working with power tools and hand tools * Thorough advice and illustrations for repairing upholstered furniture * A dedicated section on turning furniture parts with a lathe * Tips for building and maintaining solid wood, metal and upholstered furniture

Tiling: Planning, Layout & Installation (Paperback, New edition): "Fine Homebuilding" Tiling: Planning, Layout & Installation (Paperback, New edition)
"Fine Homebuilding"
R637 R545 Discovery Miles 5 450 Save R92 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Tiling is one of the most popular DIY projects among homeowners. Relatively affordable as DIY projects go, tiling is also one of the most popular among homeowners. New tile can cover a multitude of sins and transform a space, from tiny entry to spacious kitchen, in a matter of hours, if it's done properly. This book presents all of the information needed to take on a tiling project from start to finish, including planning and layout, installation and upkeep - from tiling a kitchen counter or outdoor patio, to installing glass block in a shower, on a curve. From "The For Pros By Pros series", this book delivers pro-rated instruction guaranteed to get the job done right the first time.

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