In today’s economy it’s hard to keep up with expensive hobbies, like woodturning. Buying new tools, lathes & fancy wood can be costly. But, with the secrets inside The Frugal Woodturner, new & experienced craftsman will learn how to do what they love without breaking the bank. This new do-it-yourself book from master turner & tool expert, Ernie Conover, shows readers how to get started on three different budgets: the Tight & Basic Budget in which readers learn how to make their own spring pole lathe & tools, the All-Around Budget in which readers discover how to buy quality used equipment & the Upscale Budget for readers who want to buy new equipment. & for those experienced turners, Conover’s advice on making your own gouges, scrapers & chisels is invaluable. He also provides instructions for making your own faceplates, chucks & more. Conover’s philosophy is simple: Why buy it, if you can make it yourself? After reading The Frugal Woodturner, turners will be able to recognise what’s a bargain & when to close their wallets. ...

Dedicated to providing integral information about woodworking tools & techniques that other manuals overlook, the books in this series contain safety facts, explanations about basic project set up, & tips for maximising tool performance. In Band Saw, woodworkers will find out how to best utilise this essential workshop tool & how to get the most for their money by getting the most from their equipment. Filled with clear diagrams & instructions, this durable pocket sized manual offers concise & accessible information & is ideal for quick reference in the workshop. ...

In addition to explaining the basics of safety & set-up, this handy reference helps woodworkers get the most for their money by getting the most from their equipment. From basic holes & driving screws to joinery & mortising, discover the techniques & tips needed to maximize a drills performance. Even experienced woodworkers will wish this was the manual that originally came with their new drill. ...

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 sharpening tools to faceplate, bowl & spindle turning, discover the techniques & tips needed to maximise a lathes performance. Even experienced woodturners will wish this was the manual that originally came with their new lathe. ...

This handy pocket sized guide offers all the tips, tricks & ideas a woodworker needs to get the most out of this tool, in a concise & accessible way. Dedicated to providing integral information about woodworking tools & techniques that other manuals overlook, the books in this series contain safety facts, explanations about basic project set up & tips for maximising tool performance. In Shaper, woodworkers will find out how to best utilize this essential workshop tool & how to get the most for their money by getting the most from their equipment. Filled with clear diagrams & instructions, this pocket sized durable manual is ideal for quick reference in the workshop. ...

Written directly from transcribed audiotapes recorded during a week-long interview with the master woodworker, this tribute to Bob Stocksdale reveals his life experiences, philosophies & often replicated turning methods, all in his own words. Stocksdale’s lifelong quest for the perfect bowl is chronicled, while select step-by-step, how-to tips for fellow craftsmen are detailed. Featuring a gallery of beautiful, never-before-seen photographs sure to inspire artists, this unique biography provides the master’s advice on tools
- including lathes, band saws & jointers
- sharpening devices & wood selection, as well as his business tips for pricing, selling & shipping finished pieces. A portrait of a beloved & respected artisan, this guide offers the first in-depth look at the man behind the perfect wooden bowl.

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Everything you wanted to know about choosing a router, making a router table, using a router to shape wood & making joints using a router. The modern router allows woodworkers to shape edges, cut joints & manufacture cabinet parts. Mounted in a table with a fence, the shop router becomes as versatile as a shaper & its a whole lot cheaper. Along with shop test buying advice, this book

Includes:: complete plans for four complete router tables & routing work stations, plus dozens of proven, photo illustrated shop tips & router table add ons. It also

Includes:: a special section on amazing sliding dovetail joints, which can only be made on the router table.



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If a tree falls in the woods, odds are author & woodworker Chris Lubkemann will hear it & create something out of it. For years, Chris has been transforming twigs, branches & fallen trees into artfully designed yet functional pieces for the home, from candle holders & coasters to coffee tables & curtain rods. With insight into picking the right piece of wood to the basic techniques of cutting, trimming & shaping, Tree Craft takes the reader on a journey that is both creative & inspiring. The five chapters in the book are divided into the areas of a home where the 35 stylish & practical projects can be used. Aimed toward those with a general appreciation of wood, while the projects dont require a large amount of carving, they are interesting in the fact that they use natural pieces of wood that can be turned into unique & useful items with some creative tweaking. Reusing Mother Natures beauty inside the home is a great way to add warmth & rustic elegance to any decor. ...

Guitars, furniture, even canoes…bending wood adds a new dimension to what can be built in a workshop. In this timeless resource first published in 1948, woodworkers will find all the indispensable information they need: from the woods best-suited to bending to understanding fundamental hand & machine bending techniques. Also included are the key topics of moisture content, wood preparation & elasticity, steaming & other softening treatments, & working with laminates & adhesives. This is the classic for any woodworker seeking to master the craft of bending wood. ...

This is not your grandmother’s craft. It’s Simon Easton’s brand of woodburning. Hip. Edgy. Modern. He’s transformed a classic craft into an art form that expresses contemporary style. The beautifully-photographed guide teaches readers how to draw with fire – otherwise known as the art of pyrography, or woodburning. Using a simple tool that’s a cross between a pencil & a curling iron, even new crafters can easily decorate any wooden surface. They’ll learn how to make basic marks, like wavy lines & dots, & how shading & repetition creates richly textured patterns. The author examines the methods for burning tribal & celtic designs, animal prints like zebra & leopard, as well as delicate floral & leaf motifs. Easton calls his creations “wood tattoos, ” because each finished piece has a distinctive story to tell. The end result is cool – the kind of decorative items you’d be proud to display on a mantel, hang on a wall, or give as a personalised gift. Projects include instructions for making funky bangle bracelets, a beautiful wall clock & the kind of decorated plate you’d find for sale in a high-end boutique. Other projects include easy-to-make coasters & key rings, a door sign & more. Easton also inspires readers to create their own personal touch. The photos of his gorgeous work are enough to make anyone want to try their hand at this surprisingly easy craft. ...