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<p><strong><em>How to Whittle</em> presents 25 beautiful whittling projects to make, ranging from polished butter knives and love spoons to custom-made coat hooks and serving boards.</strong> Paired with advice on selecting the best wood for your projects and details on finishes, these simple projects are ideal for beginners.<strong> </strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Full-color photography and step-by-step instructions guide whittling newbies through the process, from selecting and maintaining carving knives to mastering luxurious finishing techniques, ensuring success as they learn this craft. </strong></li> <li><strong>Serious woodworkers will love the creative dimensions that whittling introduces to their projects.</strong></li> <li><strong>Includes advice on selecting the best wood for your projects, selecting and maintaining carving knives to finishing techniques such as sanding, oiling, and curing surfaces.</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Projects can be made using just a couple of knives and a piece of wood!</strong></p>
A professional looking finish is the dream of most woodworkers. One way to achieve it is through modern spray finishing. Recent improvements in the equipment and widespread adoption have lowered costs making this technique widely available. But there is little information apart from magazine articles and our 1996 book. This book collects the best recent articles from "Fine Woodworking" on spray finishing and other modern finishing techniques. Table of Contents Section I: Choosing a Finish Section 2: Surface Preparation Section 3: Spray Equipment Section 4: Spray Finishing Techniques Section 5: Aerosol Finishes Section 6: Special techniques
A thorough, informative, and up-to-date reference on green, sustainable and energy-efficient home construction that clarifies definitions of green and sustainable and guides builders and architects through the process of new or remodel green construction, including issues of site, landscaping, durability, and energy-efficiency. It starts with clear explanations of the concepts and fundamentals of green, healthy and energy-efficient construction and walks the reader through the entire construction process, injecting expert advice at every decision point. Construction techniques, materials, and products are thoroughly explained, making the often vaguely understood concepts cleanly understandable. The book gives builders and architects the tools to respond to growing requests from homeowners for green and energy-efficient houses, whether new or remodeled. Homeowners can use the book to understand the concepts, process and options, whether they're doing it themselves or working with a professional.
A virtual designer's notebook of ideas, inspiration, and information without the high designer price tag this all new edition of "Bathroom Idea Book" will be a homeowner's first step in turning a dream bath into a real one, whether it's new construction or a remodel. Lushly illustrated with 350 photos and 15 illustrations, "Bathroom Idea Book" provides design options for all areas of the bathroom, from cabinets and countertops to fixtures, flooring, and finish details. Fresh solutions for finding more space in an existing footprint, simple redos that are budget-friendly and full-scale remodels and new construction are illustrated visually as well as with practical information. New photography makes this the most complete and timely bathroom design guide.
As a toolmaker, Tom Lie-Nielsen brings a special perspective to the subject of sharpening. In this must-have reference, the author covers all types of sharpening equipment and methods of sharpening hand tools. Over 700 color photographs and illustrations are included, along with information on sharpening power tool blades and bits.
Designing Furniture covers every step in the design process from inspiration to construction strategy, including learning from established styles, creating plans for unique furniture and choosing among construction options. The practical, process-oriented approach makes the subject accessible to woodworkers with no formal design training.
Details, details, details they are what make the exterior of your home stand out from the crowd. This new edition of Siding, Roofing and Trim the latest installment in the For Pros by Pros series from the editors of Fine Homebuilding provides you with all the expert advice and instruction you need to choose, install and detail these three main parts of your home's exterior. Among the many fresh design topics covered in this all-in-one resource are how to: safely replace a roof, while keeping in mind venting and flashing for a weather-tight and long-lasting installation; apply trim details to achieve that finished look; choose a roof that will last a lifetime; paint like a pro with 10 expert tips; fix 10 typical roof goofs; plus energy-saving advice.
House framing can be an intimidating challenge. Thousands of pieces of wood must be cut to precise dimensions, according to a set of plans. Accurate and safe assembly is critical as the house must support the weight of building materials, equipment, appliances and people - there's simply no room for error. And yet, this comprehensive, accessible and highly visual book walks readers through this complicated process with ease. It's all here, from using the right tools and framing a first-floor deck; to building stairs, roofs and dormers; and installing exterior trim. The hard parts aren't left out, simply made understandable.
It's a dilemma. Many people are concerned about exposure to pesticides in food and the environment, but at the same time gardeners feel they can't get a good crop (or any crop at all) unless they spray their plants with "laboratory-synthesized materials". While in certain situations the use of a pesticide may be the only cost- and labor-effective solution, in most cases there are less-toxic alternatives. In this revision of the 1995 original, the authors provide updated information on the control of all pests (insects and diseases) that can afflict lawns, food and ornamental gardens, and shade trees. For each pest, treatments are offered ranging from indirect strategies (such as pruning), through direct physical and biological controls, to least-toxic chemical controls. Easy-to-access finding guides make it a snap to find out what's bugging your plant.
Taunton Press - Carving Architectural Detail in Wood
Taunton Press - Finishing Wood
Taunton Press - Shelves Cabinets & Bookcases
Taunton Press 9781600852992 - Blanket Chests Outstanding Designs From 30 of the World's Finest Furniture Makers | Woodcraft
Taunton Press 9781784940638 Woodturning a Foundation Course w/DVD | Woodcraft
Taunton Press 9781784942472 - Outdoor Woodworking | Woodcraft
The classic guide that builders, architects, and students have relied on for almost 20 years has been completely updated to cover new materials, construction methods, and the latest building code revisions. The standard reference in its field, Rob Thallons Graphic Guide to Frame Construction is the ultimate visual guide to building with wood. Filled with hundreds of detailed drawings, helpful annotations, and field-tested advice, the guide covers foundations, floors, walls, roofs, and stairs. This third revised edition also offers additional information on advanced framing, engineered and composite materials, and construction in high-wind and seismic areas.
This enlarged, updated, and expanded third edition of the classic reference on home systems and materials includes the latest code information, new full-color drawings, and a completely new section on making your home green. "The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling? is an established standard reference for DIY homeowners, as well as builders, contractors, and architects. The 1,600 full-color drawings provide a clear look at every aspect of home construction and systems, enabling the reader to visualize exactly how to tackle any building project or problem. All the information is presented in straightforward language anyone can understand.
Traditional Finishing Techniques offers a variety of ways to complete this critical step, including surface preparation. From the editors of Fine Woodworking-the dream team of woodworking professionals-this is the ultimate visual reference for woodworkers of every skill level.