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. ...

Woodcarving need not be difficult. The five projects in this book have been specially designed to provide an easy introduction to the subject, & require no previous experience or artistic ability. All you need is patience & the desire to succeed. The designs are provided for you & every stage is clearly explained & illustrated. ...

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. ...

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. ...

The Grizzly EHS500T Electric Telescopic Long Reach Hedge Trimmer has a 500 Watt motor with a 45cm blade length, an impressive 41cm cutting length & a cutting width of 18mm. With a weight of 4.5kg it is easy to use for extended periods of time. The 40cm aluminium telescopic tube has an angle adjustable cutting head, & included with the package is a handle with soft grip & shoulder strap. ...

The Grizzly ERM1637G Electric Lawnmower has a powerful 1600 Watt Turbo Power Motor & an impressive 37cm cutting width. There is a 40L grass collection box so you can make fewer trips to the bin & the cutting height is centrally 6 steps adjustable from 25-75mm. Safety is catered for by the blade brake system & safety switch. The power lead is 10m & the ergonomic handle is foldable for easy storage. Turbo power motor with high torque 6 step central cut height adjustment Foldable handle with height adjustment Extra large wheels Safety switch & cable strain relief 3 Year Warranty The Grizzly ERT230 Electric Lawn Trimmer has a powerful 250W motor & an impressive cutting width of 230mm. It features a clever " Tapngo" line system that is 5m in length. The housing is constructed from high-quality & toughened plastic & has a protection cover with integrated line cutter. Tapngo system 3 Year Warranty ...

The Grizzly ERT230 Electric Lawn Trimmer has a powerful 250W motor & an impressive cutting width of 230mm. It features a clever " Tapngo" line system that is 5m in length. The housing is constructed from high-quality & toughened plastic & has a protection cover with integrated line cutter, weighs only 1.2kg. ...

The Grizzly ERT450/8 Electric Grass Trimmer is powered by a 450W motor & has a 30cm cutting width. It has a 1.4mm double line & is fully automatic. Weighing at just 2.3kg it is easy to use for extended periods of time. The aluminium tube is telescopic, making it easy to store & the head rotates 90/180 degrees. The second handle is also adjustable & has a quick connection function, as well as anti-vibration elements. A flower protection arm is also included in the package. ...