A no nonsense guide to turning wood on a lathe. People are drawn to the woodturning lathe because it is the quickest way to go from raw wood to a finished object. Most projects can be finished in an afternoon & many can be completed in less than an hour. Unlike most woodworking machines, the lathe grips & whirls the wood while the woodworker attacks it with a hand held chisel or gouge. This makes the chips & shavings fly into the air as the blank takes on its new shape. This is also what makes woodturning so much fun: simple machines, easy skills to learn, fast results. This book provides readers with the distilled, accessible content that they need to get right to work, as well as some highly detailed illustrations & a great number of pictures. ...

With this book, the handy homeowner goes back to school to learn how to tackle metal working projects & repairs around the house, saving money & guaranteeing good results. From installing & maintaining galvanized metal rain gutters & downspouts, to repairing & augmenting ductwork for hot air heating systems, to cutting & joining iron & copper pipe for plumbing repairs & installations, Metal Working will help the handy homeowner tackle many of these tasks himself. Although home metal working is not as widespread as woodworking, many home workshops include metal working equipment. This book will give the reader a basic introduction to metal working tools, skills & techniques. Covering everything from understanding the differences among the various metals & their alloys, to cutting metal with a hacksaw, the reader will learn all the fundamentals of working with metal through to finishing surfaces by grinding, polishing & patinating. ...

Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts magazine is proud to present this collection of 60 of the best projects for both scroll saw beginners & those with experience. Readers will find this book a great reference not only for its detailed patterns, but for its tips, techniques, expert step-by-step instructions & crisp photos all guaranteed to help them master the projects featured or to spur their own creativity. From simple basic patterns for beginners to detailed keepsake portraits & beautiful compound cut pieces, the inspiration is abundant by the designs of contributors, such as John A. Nelson, Gary Mac Kay, Ron Brown, Kathy Wise, & Rick Hutcheson. This book is broken down by category so that the type of project can be easily found, whether it is intarsia & segmentation, fretwork, or inlays & relief. ...

With this book, learn how to properly maintain a boat for years of trouble free, smooth sailing. From repairing scratched & worn hulls & decks, to fixing engines & 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 & charts on what to do when & how, such as how to protect a boat from harsh weather. Also

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Now woodworkers of any skill level will be able to easily make their own decorative & functional boxes, using just one tool
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An amazing & must-have volume, with 30 active & emeritus members of the exclusive Caricature Carvers of America.

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Caricature Carving delves into the realm of comic expressionism thanks to artists like Pete Le Clair, Ross Oar, Phil Bishop & Arnold Smith. Discover fun projects, tips & techniques from these experts, as well as a gallery of their work to spur the imagination for unique creations. This contains a collection of 30 of the best caricature carving projects from the pages of Woodcarving Illustrated. Both beginner & experienced caricature carvers will find this book a useful reference. A plethora of amusing figures such as vikings, bears, gnomes, hobos, sports figures & cowboys are presented to provide inspiration. ...

Whether you are a chainsaw craftsman searching for inspiration or you are just getting started this book is for you. Jamie Doeren, author of Chainsaw Carving a Bear & Dennis Roghair
- both nationally recognized award winning chainsaw carvers
- instruct you on how to create Americas national symbol from a tree trunk or log. Inside youll find everything you need to carve with complete confidence including an overview of the chainsaw, safety, wood selection & preparation, step-by-step instructions, & four projects including: An eagle head plaque, a standing eagle with a fish, a soaring eagle, & an eagle bench.

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In addition to explaining the basics of safety & set-up, this handy reference will help woodworkers get the most for their money by getting the most from their equipment. From ripping wood to circle cutting, discover the techniques & tips needed to maximize a saws performance. Even expert woodworkers will wish this was the manual that originally came with their new portable saw. ...

Direct from the pages of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts comes a collection of 29 favourite projects & patterns for the most unique wooden boxes. From delicate fretwork jewellery boxes to creatively shaped one-of-a-kind pieces that hold everything from poker chips to flags; the reader will discover projects to inspire their creativity no matter what their level of scrolling expertise. This book treats the reader to the work of artists such as John A. Nelson, Robert Ardizzoni, Sue Chrestensen, Kenneth Campbell, Gary Mac Kay & many more. Along with their beautiful designs, there are also expert step-by-step instructions along with all of the crisp photos, detailed patterns & tips & techniques needed to guarantee box-making success. ...