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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Whether you are interested in bench woodworking & are thinking of buying a router, or simply want to get the most from an existing machine, Success with Routing is ideal for woodworkers of all abilities. The contents provide an in-depth guide to the equipment & how it is used, covering topics such as basic router anatomy, cutters, accessories, safety, dust extraction, table routing & work holding. ...

Small boxes are amongst the most attractive & marketable of all turned items. Stott offers 50 projects to practised turners looking for creative ideas to help develop their abilities, using both native & exotic timbers to maximise the striking colours & grain patterns available. Further inspiration is provided by other leading turners including Allan Batty, Kip Christensen, & Ray Key. ...

An indispensable guide to one of the world’s most valuable natural resources. This new edition adds 17 important timber species not included before, bringing the list of species described up to 400 in total, in this lavishly illustrated book. A new section illustrates the variety of decorative figuring & there is valuable information on wood defects & potential health hazards. A best-selling reference work, now revised & updated, it in addition offers inspirational examples of finished work, an enlarged glossary of technical terms & drawings of living trees which serve to enhance appreciation of the raw material of woodwork. ...

Two of the country’s leading woodturners, Nick Agar & David Springett, have collaborated to produce this new & exciting book. Together, they have developed a novel approach to woodturning using thin, narrow planks of wood (usually of little use to woodturners) to produce hollow, twisted vessels. This turning method is described in detail & there are 14 designs, each accompanied by fully illustrated step-by-step instructions plus an inspirational gallery. Nick Agar also describes how he uses his highly original decorative methods & artistic skills to complete the finished vessels. This is a fresh & exciting approach to woodturning that creates modern, dynamic pieces. ...

This inspiring book provides a wealth of fascinating projects for woodturners. It will extend their skills & give them a chance to try more unusual, challenging pieces. The book reflects the author’s fascination with complex geometrical shapes, puzzles & mathematical curiosities. It gives woodturners the chance to try their hand at making twisted polygons, gravity-defying clocks & eye-catching octapuzzles. A wealth of close-up photographs guide the reader through each project. & a gallery section provides further inspiration by showing how a range of artists have decorated the author’s work. ...

This unique book is a step-by-step guide to both the art & the craft of woodturning. It is an exploration of turned shapes & the wide variety of timbers which can be used to create them. The making of 50 different pieces is described in detail, each in a different type of wood. There are working drawings for each project & clear colour photographs illustrate every stage of the process. ...

A beautifully illustrated practical guide to woodturning aimed at both recreational turners & instructors; & a comprehensive source book for woodturners of all levels. The book covers materials, equipment & machinery; how to store timber; workshop safety; tools; sanding & finishing. Projects include: a bowl, lamp, goblet, mushroom, box & much more. With stunning & highly detailed close-up photography, processes are revealed in a new light, guiding readers through often complex techniques in a logical step-by-step manner. ...

These Grassmats Garage Tiles & Edging are designed to assist with thermal insulation, allow easier cleaning of any spillages & reduce noise from machinery thanks to the 17mm thickness & rubber construction. Designed not to bend, curl or lift over time these are an ideal hard wearing choice for high traffic areas. Ramped edges are used to reduce the chance of tripping. ...