This book explains the principles of classical ornamentation & how the motifs evolved through the Greek, Roman, Romanesque, Renaissance & Neoclassical periods. Carving techniques are described & illustrated, with separate chapters covering: relief panels, bands & foliage, tablets, escutcheons, scrolls & cartouches, fans, sunbursts & shells, keystones & finials. ...

This is a collection of 20 diverse Celtic designs to inspire woodworkers of all levels & the projects are accessible even to those readers with limited woodworking skills: by working systematically through the book, beginners can acquire a good mastery of the subject, while the more advanced carver will find lots of new ideas for a long-neglected area of celtic design. Projects have been cleverly devised so that it is possible to make all of them with a fairly basic range of tools. ...

Robert Ingham has an unrivalled reputation as a designer-maker & leading figure in the development of the cabinetmakers art. This, his first
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- book, offers an unprecedented insight into his philosophy on design, materials & construction. Aimed at intermediate to experienced cabinetmakers & fans of Roberts work, the book draws together Roberts most thought provoking articles from Furniture & Cabinetmaking magazine, the book straddles the line between instruction, reference & the “coffee table”, offering a mix of practical tips, inspiration & in depth advice on both technique & aesthetics.

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This lavishly illustrated, inspirational book is written in a friendly, accessible style, that clearly demonstrates how easy & effective home decorating can be. It covers every aspect of home decorating & is a starting point for beginners, but also full of tips for those with more experience. If you own your home, making it look appealing is a great way to add value to your biggest asset. If you’re renting, there are many simple ways you can add a personal touch, even if you don’t want to invest a lot of time & money making drastic changes. Jeannine Mc Andrew shows how simply spending a day or two painting a room can literally transform it. ...

Only you can know what kind of kitchen you need, so whether you plan to do most of the work yourself or hire specialists to do it for you, this book takes you through the whole process of working out your requirements & translating them into reality. It helps you anticipate practical problems, offers detailed guidance & is fully illustrated in colour, making the process of creating your dream kitchen as painless as it can be. ...

The compact & versatile band saw is one of the most ubiquitous workshop machines – in a small shop it may well be the only machine. Its ability to cut both straight lines & curves makes it indispensable to turners & carvers as well as to mainstream woodworkers such as joiners & cabinetmakers. This book shows you how to get the best from it by choosing the most suitable machine for your needs, setting it up correctly, selecting the most appropriate blade for the job in hand & shows you how to save time & money by making your own jigs & templates. Full of practical information, fully illustrated in colour & with a strong emphasis on health & safety issues. ...

This practical guide by Kevin Ley, compiled from his popular articles in Furniture & Cabinetmaking & The Router magazines, is an essential reference to everything the keen furniture-maker needs to know. The down-to-earth technical advice section will provide you with sound, practical tips on everything from setting-up a workshop & health & safety issues, to choosing hand tools, machinery & power tools. ...

This handbook takes the reader through the process of finding, processing, seasoning & drying their own unique timber & is aimed at independent woodworkers across a whole range of disciplines. To this day, most literature on seasoning & drying timber takes into account that the readers are dealing with timber by the kiln-load, but this title is aimed at one-man-bands, who work with small garden timber & writes in an entertaining & accessible manner. The book covers: anatomical structures of wood; identifying timber; sourcing timber; seasoning timber & drying timber. ...

This book builds on basic information for beginners & amateurs & features new routers, a wealth of accessories & recent cutter types. Expert advice is given with in-depth technical chapters on putting these techniques into practice by exploring projects for the workshop & the home. ...

“ Stickmaking: a complete course” enjoys an excellent reputation amongst stickmakers & stick enthusiasts as a leading book in the field. This edition updates the original, with expanded sections on how to make & source tools & formers, & where to find materials. It also

Includes:: updated projects & a more in depth treatment of the history & philosophy of stickmaking. The revision brings " Stickmaking: a complete course" one step closer to becoming the stickmakers bible, with a more comprehensive coverage of the history & tradition of the craft. Why make sticks? What makes a good stick? How has stickmaking developed & where is it going?

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