Brighten up a plain patio or empty decking area with a 3-in-1 planter set from Forest. The York Hexagonal Planter set has a simple six sided design, natural timber finish & horizontal lines. The set contains 3 planters of decreasing size, they can hold a multitude of plants & flowers & when planted up as a set & positioned they'll bring colour & interest to your garden. Manufactured from high quality, Pressure Treated timber. Each planter is raised off the ground with Pressure Treated bearers to prevent damp. The set comes with a 15 year Anti-Rot guarantee. These planters come assembled so you can start planting straight away. ...

From celebrated artist Lora S. Irish comes a treasure trove of small & beautiful patterns for crafters of all mediums. Perfect for carving, woodburning, painting, quilting & more, the patterns are provided in two detailed varieties: a line drawing for transferring & a shaded variety for illustrating depth & shadow. For new carvers Irish demonstrates the whole carving process from start to finish with a charming Country Apple Quilt Square project. She also explains the tools youll need, the appropriate woods to use & how to achieve the appropriate levels of depth in a relief carving. The wildlife, botanical, mythical, landscape & corner designs can beautifully stand alone or be incorporated into functional & decorative items around your home. ...

Compound cutting is a simple technique that produces astoundingly complex-looking results. Here in her first book, author & artist Diana Thompson presents all the information you’ll need to get started on this exciting three-dimensional cutting technique. The book features almost 50 3D projects for animals & people, 3D pattern techniques & a special section on band saw patterns. ...

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, & nostalgic scenes, with full-size patterns-bound into a pocket at the back of the book, no photocopy scaling necessary. Designs include; holiday animals, a classic rose, colorful lovebirds, a lighthouse scene, & a farm scene. A brief, getting-started section provides hints on which types of wood & 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 definitive guide for learning relief carving. From transferring the pattern to preparing the wood & making the cuts, every element of the carving process is carefully illustrated & clearly explained. In carving a legendary wood spirit, a beginner will learn about tools & how to use them, how to create realistic eyes, noses & other facial features & also how to add the element of texture. ...

An "everything but the kitchen sink" guide to building kitchen cabinets & making simple, but impressive kitchen upgrades from the experts at American Woodworker. Readers will learn how to make cabinets from plywood, how to make many styles of cabinet door including popular cathedral doors, how to build & install drawers, which hardware to choose, how to make & edge laminate countertops & how to install the completed results. All the information is reader-tested, authoritative & current with contemporary workshop practices.

Includes:: small projects such as simple kitchen upgrades, plus an appliance garage, a kitchen stool & a freestanding pantry, taken from 35 articles that have appeared in the magazine.

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A good frame can accentuate a piece of art, protect a cherished memento, or enhance the decor of your home. However, professional framing can be very expensive. Fortunately, with the advice & instructions inside How to Make Picture Frames, anyone can learn to easily construct their own beautiful frames. From antique to contemporary, readers will find designs for rustic frames, easy-to-make oval frames, highly decorated frames & even a handsome Craftsman-style frame. The experts at American Woodworker Magazine have compiled their best articles on frame-making & provide clear instructions, dozens of illustrations, step-by-step photographs & everything readers need for success. Whether readers are experienced woodworkers or new crafters, they’ll learn how to make frames that can be completed in a weekend with ordinary routers, make jigs for cranking out dozens of frames, frame like a pro using just simple tools, create a lovely photo album, build router & table saw made frames, & make two hallway mirrors. With workshop tips, plans for jigs & matting & mounting instructions, readers are guaranteed to create frames they can be proud of. ...

Great storage solutions & expert advice for making a workshop more efficient. Everything a woodworker needs to know about building a workbench, making outfeed tables for shop machines, making work tables & assembly tables & storage cabinets for tools, materials & supplies. Bonus: Build like an aircraft engineer, super-flat & strong with a torsion box workbench, assembly table & alignment beams. ...

Research tells us that prolonged exposure to fine wood dust can pose a variety of health risks for woodworkers, from pesky allergies to serious nasal & lung cancers. Add the risk of workshop fires caused by wood dust & the need for a collection system becomes a top priority. With the advice & guidance inside Workshop Dust Control readers can breathe easier, knowing they have found the best solution for any sized workshop. From masks & vacuums to central dust collectors & air scrubbers, the options for creating a healthier atmosphere are presented by the experts from American Woodworker Magazine. Woodworking gurus examine the many choices & provide the pros & cons of each: price, noise, filtration & versatility. The editors also scrutinise several products in Tool Tests & offer their recommendations. & to top it off, the book offers tips for keeping a cleaner shop & dust-free tools. Whether a part-time hobbyist or a professional woodworker, the advice & techniques inside Workshop Dust Control will purify the air in your shop & could potentially save your life. ...

Animal Puzzles for the Scroll Saw
- Second Edition is a newly expanded version of the wildly popular pattern book that scroll saw
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