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Intarsia enthusiasts can get right to work with this array of more
than 25 full-size patterns suitable for a wide range of skill
levels. The book displays an artistic style of woodworking that
focuses on nature, the outdoors, and nostalgic scenes. With
full-size patterns bound into a pocket at the back of the book, no
photocopy scaling IS necessary. Designs include; holiday animals, a
classic rose, colourful lovebirds, a lighthouse scene, and a farm
scene. A brief, "getting-started" section provides hints on which
types of wood and blades to select as well as how to shape pieces,
guiding those new to intarsia or serving as a quick refresher for
more seasoned crafters.
The latest Scandinavian publishing phenomenon is not a Stieg
Larsson like thriller; it s a book about chopping, stacking, and
burning wood that has sold more than 200,000 copies in Norway and
Sweden and has been a fixture on the bestseller lists there for
more than a year. Norwegian Wood provides useful advice on the
rustic hows and whys of taking care of your heating needs, but it s
also a thoughtful attempt to understand man s age-old predilection
for stacking wood and passion for open fires. An intriguing window
into the exoticism of Scandinavian culture, the book also features
enough inherently interesting facts and anecdotes and inspired
prose to make it universally appealing. The U.S. edition is a fully
updated version of the Norwegian original, and includes an appendix
of U.S.-based resources and contacts.
With knowledge passed down from centuries ago, the presence of
traditional crafts such as spoon carving, leather working, and
knife making is becoming more and more pronounced in contemporary
culture and on platforms such as social media and ecommerce. As the
pressures of a fast-paced, modern-day life weigh on people, many
seek solace in more manual, artful practices that take us out of
our selves and produce something beautiful and useful. Forge &
Carve looks at twenty crafters and how and why they create the
items they do. From basket weaver to blacksmith, meet some of the
talented people behind this revival of time-honoured techniques and
discover how they make a living from their artistry. Admire their
craftsmanship; share their enthusiasm; and learn from their
philosophy.
More eggs, less work! And more enjoyment for both the chickens and
their keeper! That's the promise of Frank Hyman's Hentopia. From
the Vending Machine Feeder to the Refilling Rainwaterer, Hyman's
innovative building projects are designed to save time and money,
while keeping chickens safe, healthy, clean, and well-fed. All 21
of the projects for the chicken yard feature easy-to-follow
instructions and colorful photos, including creative doorways, nest
boxes, fencing, roosts, as well as a predator-proof pen and
"Chunnel" chicken run. With a lively, humorous voice, Hyman
generously shares his ingenious strategies and expert advice on all
aspects of chicken keeping. Requiring no previous carpentry
experience and using many salvaged or found materials, Hentopia is
within reach of every aspiring chicken-keeper.
Making a longbow in only two days? No sweat! In their two-day
workshops, the bowmakers team of Kunst-Griff introduced many
enthusiastic beginners to the basics of making a wooden
longbow--demonstrating each action step by step, in a
comprehensible and clear way. This compact book, now in color,
brings their workshop to you! Covering basic topics like ideal wood
selection and the individual parts of a longbow, as well as more
advanced construction like tillering, leather grips, bow stringers,
Flemish splices and bowyer's knots in detail, this guide provides
you with the basics to get started with the fascinating hobby of
bow making.
A Place for Everything...
Whether you need storage for books, DVDs, games or clothes,
you'll find attractive, custom options in this book. Open shelving?
An enclosed cabinet? A classic bookcase? They're all here.
"Building Bookcases, Cabinets and Shelves" offers 29 storage
solutions in a variety of styles and sizes with both open and
enclosed storage. Each project includes cutting lists, step-by-step
instructions and tips and advice from professional woodworkers who
have made each piece. Best of all, you can build them just as they
are, or customize further to make each piece uniquely yours.
This best-selling resource on wood finishing has long been admired
by wood technology professors, magazine editors, professional
cabinetmakers, and other industry leaders since its original
publication. Nicknamed the "Bible" of wood finishing for its
comprehensive and accurate information on the subject,
Understanding Wood Finishing offers the latest technical updates on
materials and techniques, detailed instructions and explanations,
and over 40 reference tables and troubleshooting guides. Readers
will learn everything they need to know, from preparing and
staining wood to different types of wood finishes, coloring
techniques, filling pores, removing finishes, and more.
Walter Turpening has been designing and perfecting seating for
crafters and artistic creators (particularly weavers, knitters,
handspinners, and musicians) for 20-plus years. His signature
cotton-cord, curved, woven seats on fine woodworked frames are
sought after by crafters, and he operates on an average two-year
waiting list. He has also been teaching his techniques for many
years, and this book is a compilation of his design journal and
instructions for his methods, including the wooden furniture
designs and weaving designs, plus his methods for measuring the
recipient and their intended end use of the furniture for perfect
ergonomic comfort. At 73 years young, it is Walt's desire to share
his treasury of knowledge for the benefit of woodworkers and
crafters.
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