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Master carver, Ian Norbury, provides a detailed guide for all
craftsmen to discover the art of creating facial expressions in
woodcarving.
Build one of the most iconic and elegant forms in American
furniture history. Expert furniture crafter Kubalak teaches how to
craft a reproduction of one of the most highly embellished and
finest examples ever made. Using step-by-step photos, Kubalak
directs the serious student through this complex project by
breaking it into several subprojects, then combining them into the
completed piece. Each subproject has its own chapter that provides
pattern drawings, exploded views, detailed instructions, and
abundant photographs of every step. Additional chapters focus on
case construction, subassemblies, and finishing. Although this is
an advanced project, the instruction is logical and complete so
that the serious reader, independent of skill, can successfully
work through the steps. Full-size project plans are included. Build
your own version that will be a family heirloom for generations.
Containing over 30,000 wood names with their corresponding
commercial, common, and vernacular names, this book was originally
published in Germany in 1936 and has long been unavailable. It
includes the species, family, and area or country of origin for
each wood. But its greatest value lies in the quantity of common or
local names for various timbers, a topic of growing concern as the
export of native woods increases. Containing Spanish, French,
German, and English vernacular names, this book is useful for
commercial buyers as well as the hobbyist or wood collector.
Built-ins make a house more functional, liveable, personal and
comfortable. A smaller kitchen with well-placed built-ins can be
more efficient and inviting than a great big kitchen. A bathroom
may become instantly more useful and less cramped with the addition
of just one or two well-placed built-ins. Buiit-ins Idea Book
gathers lots of good ideas into one place: easy to look through,
easy to carry, it's an all-in-one resource for design ideas as well
as the pros and cons of the many built-in storage options. Richly
illustrated with 260 photos, this completely revised bestseller
will help readers update, choose or create the perfect built-ins
for their space.
This is the sequel to the author's hugely popular "Puzzles in
Wood", which was reprinted by popular demand and which has been
selling for over 50 years. In this collection, some 46 puzzles are
just waiting to be made up and solved. They range from the simple
to quite challenging pieces for those craftsmen who like to take
pride in having their work fit snugly and accurately. A nest of
thirteen pieces of dollhouse furniture, bandsawn from a rectangular
block of wood, makes a striking demonstration of what can be done
on a bandsaw or scrollsaw. And the three-dimension jigsaw puzzle
makes a great variation on the conventional jigsaw. You can try
squaring triangles or making a triple dovetail puzzle, or the
eighteen piece double-cross. And when you have finished these
beauties go for the Marbles in a Maze! Happy puzzling!
Nothing beats seeing your woodworking on display or the reaction
you get when you give your work as a gift. The problem is finding
enough time to complete all of the projects you want to do. This
book will help. Small Woodworking Projects is a collection of
approachable projects from Fine Woodworking magazine that will
tempt and satisfy even the most discriminating of woodworkers. You
don't need a giant workshop, formal training or tons of free time
to build the useful, attractive pieces in this collection. All you
need are basic woodworking tools and skills. Projects range from
boxes perfect for gift giving, to tools for the workshop, to items
perfect for the home- all varying in complexity. With the exploded
drawings, detailed plans and clear step-by-step instructions Fine
Woodworking is known for, this is a must have collection for every
woodworker.
Roy Underhill brings to woodworking the intimate relationship with
wood that craftsmen enjoyed in the days before power tools.
Combining historical background, folklore, alternative technololgy,
and humor, he provides both a source of general information and a
detailed introduction to traditional woodworking. Beginning with a
guide to trees and tools, "The Woodwright's Shop" includes chapters
on gluts and mauls, shaving horses, rakes, chairs, weaving wood,
hay forks, dough bowls, lathes, blacksmithing, dovetails,
panel-frame construction, log houses, and timber-frame
construction. More than 330 photographs illustrate the text.
For more than twenty-five years, Roy Underhill has taught the
techniques of traditional hand-tool woodworking. In five books and
on his popular, long-running PBS series, The Woodwright's Shop,
America's leading authority on old-time woodcraft has inspired
millions to take up chisel and plane. Designed for both woodworking
novices and for more seasoned woodworkers looking for enjoyable
projects, the books feature step-by-step instructions, complete
with easy-to-follow photographs and measured drawings.
Roy Underhill is the former master housewright at Colonial
Williamsburg. He created The Woodwright's Shop, one of the first
television programs devoted to woodworking, in 1979. The series is
produced by the University of North Carolina Center for Public
Television and has aired nationally since 1981. Roy is a graduate
of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and holds a
master's degree from Duke University. He lives in Williamsburg,
Virginia.
The Woodwright's Shop
A Practical Guide to Traditional Woodcraft
Features a guide to trees and tools as well as chapters on gluts
and mauls, shaving horses, chairs, lathes, blacksmithing, log
houses, and more.
The Woodwright's Companion
Exploring Traditional Woodcraft
Includes chapters on helves and handles, saws, the search for the
whetstone quarry, hurdles, whimmy diddles, planes, window sashes,
and pit sawing.
The Woodwright's Workbook
Further Explorations in Traditional Woodcraft
With step-by-step instructions for tool chests, workbenches,
lathes, and historical reproductions of items for the home. Roy
also explores building barns, boats, and even colonial fortresses.
The Woodwright's Eclectic Workshop
Popular projects include the Adirondack chair, tavern table,
folding ladder, rocking horse, lathe, and kayak, all illustrated
with photographs and measured drawings.
The Woodwright's Apprentice
Twenty Favorite Projects from The Woodwright's Shop
Begins with directions for building a workbench, then builds new
skills--from frame construction to dovetailing, turning,
steam-bending, and carving--with each successive project.
A delightfully Danish guide to whittling for the home, crammed with
projects for all ages and abilities. Our interest in the simple but
satisfying art of whittling has never been higher. Our
Danish-inspired book on whittling (snitte in Danish) has a range of
wonderful simple whittling projects for the home. The beautiful
Scandinavian projects range from simple wooden toys for children,
including a bird whistle, ring catcher, animal figures and a wooden
sword to practical items like door hooks, butter knives and then to
decorative pieces such as a wooden necklace, buttons, delicate
carved flowers and a chess set. All the projects are amazingly
simple, and with the visual step-by-step technique section at the
front of the book, even a beginner could take on these projects.
The art of whittling has never been more accessible and these
beautiful but simple projects capture the spirit of the
Scandinavian love of craft and nature. Author and Danish craftsman
Frank Egholm shares not only his considerable knowledge but also
his passion for simple wooden carving.
Although books on strip building canoes abound, this is among the first to adapt the technique to crafting attractive, functional kayaks. Using high-quality, computer-generated illustrations and photographs to explain key techniques, the book provides complete plans and measurements for three different kayaks: 1) A simple solo craft for beginners, 2) A high-performance solo kayak for intermediate paddlers, and 3) A tandem design for two paddlers. With its easy-to-follow guidance and instructions, The Strip-Built Sea Kayak makes top-notch kayaks accessible to budget-minded paddlers.
Despite the growing interest in making paddles and canoes, it is
difficult to find reliable information for that craft. For the
how-to beginner, a paddle represents the perfect challenge, both
finite and functional. For the skilled woodworker, the opportunity
to experiment with design and technique to create a tailor-made
product that perfectly suits a paddler's needs is a dream come
true. In Canoe Paddles: A Complete Guide to Making Your Own,
longtime canoeist and woodworker Graham Warren provides detailed
information and guidance to make a canoe paddle that will be used
with confidence and cherished for generations. The book is
thoroughly illustrated with photographs, line drawings and plans
with measurements for: How to make a paddle having a single blade,
a bent shaft, or double blades; How to protect a paddle with oil or
varnish; What to look for when test-driving a paddle; How to
decorate a paddle; How to care for and repair a paddle.The book
also covers: Paddle design - grips, shaft, blade, flexibility,
weight, balance; Paddle woods and adhesives; Hand tools, power
tools and homemade tools, carving and finishing tools; Making the
paddle - size, design, mark out, cut and carve; Paddle plans,
including Beavertail, Voyageur, Algonquin, Whitewater, Bent-shaft,
Double-blade, Child's; Templates for grips, tips and blades;
Materials sources. The authors include an appreciation of the
evolution of the paddle plus a special chapter by renowned
canoe-building teacher David Gidmark, which celebrates
paddle-making in the native American tradition.
CREATIVE DESIGNS FOR ONE-OF-A-KIND, UPCYCLED PROJECTS USING THE
WORLD'S MOST WIDELY AVAILABLE RECLAIMED WOOD Crafting with Wood
Pallets offers readers innovative new projects for transforming
wood pallets into all types of beautiful, useful items for the home
and garden. Packed with color photos and easy-to-follow
instructions for over 25 DIY projects, this book shows how to
build, paint, and finish unique gifts, decor, and furniture,
including: * Cute jewelry organizer * Rustic coffee table * Chic
wine bar * Family chalkboard * Inspiring word art * Handy step
stool
Easy-to-follow instructions and diagrams for building dozens of
attractive, practical birdhouses -- from a one-room house for
bluebirds to a forty-two-room structure for purple martins. Also
contains a supplement with easy projects for novices, among them
houses made from such common objects as gourds, flower pots, and
tin cans. 56 plates; 4 figures.
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