An updated & expanded edition of the highly successful definitive guide, featuring new up-to-date safety information & additional full-colour photographs. It covers all types of finishing, traditional & modern, & the methods of darkening, lightening, staining & colouring wood.

Includes:: information on stripping & restoring finishes
- both interior & exterior.


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Contemporary Woodturning is a clearly illustrated practical guide to woodturning aimed at woodworkers at all skill levels. This book will guide you through the various health & safety issues, the tools & equipment needed to get the best out of your woodturning, mastering the basic techniques & how to add decorative features. Each project

Includes:: easy-to-follow instructions & detailed photography to inspire you to take what you have learnt & apply these skills to your own work.

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The Cub Cadet Smart Cart Poly Tow Cart features a large 12 cubic feet trailer bed & is capable of carrying loads up to 363kg. The poly trailer bed is durable & rust resistant, meaning it will last longer & the extra wide tyres ensure ease of use. The Smart Cart is unique as it features an ergonomic one-touch foot lever dumping operation, allowing for quick & easy load disposal, with minimum effort required. This is an easy to use, very practical cart, ideal for all kinds of agricultural work. ...

This fascinating book offers a wealth of ideas & advice on designing & making woodcarvings for the home. A broad range of projects provide ideas for everyone from the beginner to the more experienced carver. Learn how to make bookracks & bookends, rustic picture frames, kitchen utensil containers, a jewellery box & a cabinet for storing CDs. Detailed instructions with photographs & illustrations take you through the design & making process, giving you the skills & confidence you need. This book shows you how to become an efficient carver & provides wonderful insights into the traditions, practice & craftsmanship of woodcarving. ...

Ideal for use on the worksite or at home when undertaking domestic DIY tasks, this compact, yet powerful floor light means that you can continue working even when conditions are at their gloomiest. Producing 219 lumens of light via from its 64 individual LED bulbs, the light only costs as little as 1 pence a day to run so its economical as well as practical. Featuring a durable ABS body withstand the usual knocks that often occur on worksites & a tough rubber base for added stability. ...

" Learn to build comfortable, long-lasting chairs. Chairs are ubiquitous, found in every home, office, & building. Almost all are commercially made since many woodworkers shy away from making chairs, or even stools. Granted, there are not too many square parts to most chairs, & compound angles are somewhat intimidating. But the articles in this book, reprinted from Fine Woodworking magazine, should help dispel any questions or fears you may have about chair building. Not only can you build them, you can make them better than the average commercially made models" ...

Variable speed reversing switch offers greater control for a wider range of applications. 550 RPM provides increased torque for heavy duty drilling & mixing. Robust design & metal gear case for greater durability. 2-position rear spade handle & 3-position side handle gives greater control. ...

Variable speed reversing switch offers greater control for a wider range of applications. 550 RPM provides increased torque for heavy duty drilling & mixing. Robust design & metal gear case for greater durability. 2-position rear spade handle & 3-position side handle gives greater control. ...

Ideal for occasional drilling of large holes into concrete or masonry. Small & compact for easy transport to the job site. Smooth sliding carriage delivers best in class drilling accuracy. Reversible press handle offers tool-free handle set-up. ...

Ideal tool for heavy duty electrical, plumbing or HVAC applications when drilling predominantly into concrete. Integrated water swivel for core drilling into the hardest material up to 152 mm such as natural stone, concrete, engineering brick & reinforced concrete. Quick & accurate core drilling into brick & masonry up to 202 mm. When dry drilling, a dust extractor can be plugged directly onto the drill to increase drilling performance. High powered motor delivers best in class performance for frequent heavy duty drilling. 3 Mechanical speeds deliver optimum drilling speed. Overload & thermal protection increase the life of the tool. Lock on button for continuous operation when drilling with a st&. Mechanical clutch for added user protection. Large & comfortable side handle for enhanced user comfort. Large rear handle allows to work while wearing gloves. ...