Taking the fear out of chainsaws by emphasising safe handling practices, this resource aims to put raw power in the hands of its readers. With step-by-step colour photographs throughout, 12 of the most common household chainsaw operations
- such as cutting firewood, taking down small trees, trimming branches, grooming hedges, & making lumber
- are tackled with expert advice & sure-handed guidance. With an additional section devoted to chainsaw types, potential buyers can also assess which size & type of chainsaw best meets their needs. Also included is an appendix that has useful technical information & identifies the parts of a chainsaw & how each functions.

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From books & DVDs to electronic equipment & art, everything needs a place to be stored & kept safe. Bookcases & shelves do that job, while reducing clutter, organising our lives & enhancing our decor. But who wants the junk you’ll find at discount stores, or to pay the high prices for custom pieces? Now, with the advice & instructions inside How to Make Bookshelves & Bookcases, anyone can learn to build their own functional & stylish furniture. The experts at American Woodworker Magazine have compiled their best articles on making shop-tested shelves & bookcases & provide clear instructions, exploded diagrams, step-by-step photographs, cutting lists & everything readers need for success. From rustic to contemporary, readers will find 19 projects for a sliding bookrack with Arts & Crafts details, a Swedish wall shelf you can make in an afternoon & a dovetailed bookcase & much more. Handsome, durable & strong, the shelves & bookcases inside this new, handy project guide are sure to beautify the home & provide years of usefulness. ...

Featuring each piece in highly-detailed, exploded drawings & applying time-honoured

Dimensions & ergonomic standards,

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Written for true beginners, this approachable & enjoyable instructional guide teaches the art of turning. Readers receive advice on every step of the turning process, including selecting the right lathe, basic safety & woodshop set-up, an overview of the proper tools & how to use them, & the basics on sharpening, sanding, & finishing. Step-by-step instructions for eight projects such as a birdhouse, a simple bowl, & a pepper mill are included. This guide also features a special chapter that addresses & reveals surprisingly simple solutions to common beginner mistakes. ...

We use signs everyday, to work out which way to go, to know if a shop is open or closed, to welcome guests & to mark a room as belonging to someone special, just to name a few. Hand carved wooden signs can add warmth & charm to any home or business. In the Lettering & Sign Carving Workbook, author & woodcarving instructor Betty Padden shares her designs & techniques for creating custom signs. With this book, even beginner woodcarvers can learn to carve & paint signs with the 10 skill building projects. From learning to carve simple cuts into a pre made blank, to carving more intricate designs & finishing with elaborate painting, the readers skills will be enhanced with each project. Specialised techniques such as creating custom lettering on a computer, gilding & more are introduced in later projects. This is a contemporary look at a nostalgic craft with updated techniques & a fresh variety of styles for carving & painting a mix of signs for the home or business. ...

Featuring clear language & appealing full-colour illustrations, this intermediate-level manual shifts the focus to a survey of interesting special techniques that are seldom seen together in one volume-including chucking, turning spindles, drilling, forming round objects & multi-axis turning. Projects in this guidebook include chucking a spoon, creating a ring & turning a sculpture of a tree from a block of wood. Many of these tricks are shown to come from the long history of woodturning & a number of old engravings & other materials are presented to give historical depth to the discussion. ...

" In this unique collection of artistic pieces that have redefined the limits of shaped wood, crafters & designers alike are treated to a wealth of knowledge from 31 leading artists. They share their personal motivations, thought processes & the studio techniques employed to bring out the breath-taking beauty of wood. Contemporary artists such as Virginia Dodson, Binh Pho, Harvey Fein, Paul Fennell & Marilyn Campbell are among those whose works are given studio-quality photographic treatment. Each featured piece encourages crafters to find new ways of connecting with their own creative channels & makes this book an important document of the modern craft
- sure to become a treasure in every woodworking library."
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Simple Techniques for Carving & Painting Wood with hundreds of colour photos & easy-to-use patterns, Easy Woodcarving is the step-by-step guide for beginner carvers. No previous carving knowledge is needed. Anyone can learn the basics of carving with the easy-to-follow skill-building exercises, clearly defined terms, & the informative chapter on choosing tools & selecting wood. New carvers will discover just how "easy" this craft can be! Inside Youll Find: -Techniques for Carving Basic Shapes -Easy-To-Use Patterns That Resemble the Patterns Crafters Use -Simple Painting Instructions -Bonus Sewing Projects ...

A collection of all-time favourite intarsia & segmentation projects from the archives of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts magazine. Whether you are a beginner or have been scrolling for years, you’ll be inspired by the unique designs & inspirational stories from renowned intarsia artists Kathy Wise, Judy Gale Roberts, Janette Square, Frank Droege, John Morgan & others. Plus, you will find expert step by step instructions along with all of the crisp photos, detailed patterns & tips & techniques that guarantee intarsia making success. ...

Whether youre new to scrolling or have been at the craft for quite some time, theres a puzzle project waiting for you inside this new book. Collected from the pages of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts, youll discover 31 of the most beloved puzzle patterns & projects. Creative, colourful & separated by difficulty level for easy selection, each design features a colour photo of the finished puzzle & a pattern, while selected projects feature step-by-step instructions for easy completion. Readers are treated to the work from a variety of talented artists, like John A. Nelson, Carl Hird-Rutter, Judy & Dave Peterson, Jim Sweet & many more. The puzzles make perfect gifts or items to sell at craft fairs. Inside youll find: cuddly cats, Jonah & the Whale, an owl with her family, a woolly mammoth, a teachers puzzle, The Worlds Most Difficult Puzzle & many more These Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts subscriber favourites are sure to become your most beloved puzzles too! ...