An exciting sampler collection you won’t want to miss! From sisters Jenny Pedigo, Helen Robinson, and Sherilyn Mortensen comes this assortment of 30 quilt blocks – each with both curved and straight piecing. Featuring a total of 14 quilting projects consisting of three sampler quilts and 11 unique mix-and-match combinations, the beauty of the blocks is that there are endless possibilities for you to play with color and layout and create your own original quilt designs! With an insightful section on how to use the Wonder Curve Ruler, also included are step-by-step instructions and quilting and finishing tips and suggestions. Authors Jenny Pedigo, Helen Robinson, and Sherilyn Mortensen are the authors of the bestselling books, Mini Wonderful Curves, One Wonderful Curve, and Contemporary Curved Quilts.

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Take the plunge into quilting with these 40 simple one-session project ideas. One-block quilting is a fast and easy option for beginners and time-challenged quilters alike. Whether you’re taking the plunge into patchwork for the first time or just looking for a quick weekend project, this book will get you started. Author Choly Knight introduces you to quilting on a small scale, so there’s no need to feel overwhelmed. She reveals uncommon and underrated techniques that make quilting approachable and foolproof. And each new technique is followed by a manageable project to test your skills, so you can practice before taking on a full-size bed quilt.

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Khuc Cay, author of Wonderful World of Amigurumi has developed a lovable crochet style filled with personality and super cute details. In addition to her adorable animal designs, Khuc adds accessories to her amigurumi such as suspenders, hats, booties, glasses, a mask and cape to make a superhero amigurumi and more. Khuc introduces readers with beginning chapters explaining techniques and materials needed to get started which include but are not limited to crocheting a magic ring, modifying the size, and connecting elements. Then she includes her projects--a bee, giraffe, mushroom, crocodile, kitten, boar, ladybug and more!--which have a touch of realism and a touch of magical imagination. The projects are all soft and loveable with a bit of whimsy with touches of embroidery and even a bit of blush, the Wonderful World of Amigurumi will delight you!

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When you combine a sampler quilt with the ever-growing popularity of foundation paper pieced quilt blocks--those inspired by nature and gorgeous quilting prints--it's a win, win. Author Liza Taylor has created 30 flower and creatures-of-flight blocks that have a sophisticated sensibility. Patterns include a butterfly, dragonfly, ladybug, poppy flower, lavender, larkspur, maple leaf, and fern! Individually, these blocks are beautiful; combined into a sampler quilt, they're simply fabulous. The blocks are so pretty that quilters may find themselves making extras for framing or wall hangings to complement their fresh new bedding. The blocks are offered in two sizes 5" and 7", with on-page templates, but Liza instructs quilters how to enlarge a foundation pattern if they're looking for alternative-size blocks. Wonderful World of Paper Pieced Blocks captures a fresh, modern vibe infused with the vintage charm of patchwork quilting.

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In this beautifully compiled book, Charlie Whinney, the UK's leading expert on the topic, shares the secrets of the unique and magical craft of steam-bending. Although his creations look quite impossible, the reader will soon discover that wood can be made to behave in remarkable ways with the application of a little heat and steam. Charlie guides you through the ecological sourcing of wood for your projects and then, with practical instructions, reveals how to create 16 steam-bent masterpieces. Form a wooden coat hanger in the embers of a campfire, create perfectly round wooden hoops using just a saucepan and a mug, or use the steam from a kettle to shape a beautiful fruit bowl.

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Originally published in 1948, this classic text on bending solid wood, laminated wood, and plywood delivers everything a woodworker needs to successfully understand this timeless art.

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Wood staining and finishing doesn't have to be complicated or confusing. It can be simplified with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, and that's exactly what Wood Finishing 101, Revised Edition provides; no science, no art, just simple directions with clear photography to show you every step of the process. With this must-have guide, you’ll learn how to finish common woods using widely-available finishing materials. Follow step-by-step instructions, eliminate the guesswork, and get the finished results you want every time! Bob Flexner has been writing about and teaching wood finishing to hobbyists and professionals for over 30 years. With his expertise, guidance, and easy-to-understand directions, this complete guide to everything you need to know about wood finishing belongs in every woodworker’s library. This newly updated wood finishing book includes revised information on solvents and stripping agents.

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WOOD magazine, the most trusted source, answers every woodworker’s question: “how do I finish my project?” A compilation of the magazine’s finest articles on the subjects of varnishes, solvents, oils, and paints covers everything from basic preparation to pros’ personal favorite finishes. Along the way, experts offer advice on how to color wood for a clear finish, refine a finish with wet sanding or waxing, and use brushes, sprayers, and solvents. Painted finishes get a full chapter, with instructions on laying down a low-tech spray finish, crackling, and antiquing. A selection of eye-appealing treatments include a faux stone finish, creative combing, and color glazing. Guidance on dealing with old finishes and two special projects for practicing skills round out this unmatched collection.

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Discover a fresh, new woodcraft that consists of cutting and piecing together wooden quilt blocks to make elaborate yet accessible wall hangings, decor, and more! Wood Mosaic Projects covers the basics for reinventing traditional quilt designs from wood. Featuring tips on selecting patterns, cutting pieces to fit snuggly, adding color, and putting it all together, this exciting new hobby is intriguing, original, and sustainable! Author and artist Troy Murrah is a passionate carpenter that has created this unique artform to pay homage to his late mother, Judy Murrah, who was a renowned quilter as the VP of Education and Administration of Quilts Inc.

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Upcycle Salvaged Wood Discover the potential of rediscovered wood! Start making useful products for your home and neighborhood out of reclaimed shipping pallets. Wood Pallet DIY Projects shows how to upcycle salvaged skids to create beautiful one-of-a-kind projects. Twenty step-by-step projects iinclude raised garden beds, bookshelves, benches, plant stands, tables, spice racks, and much more. •    Keep pallets from the landfill and give them a new purpose.•    20 step-by-step projects for home and garden accessories, from wine racks and coat racks to planters and wall sconces.•    Helpful advice on where to find pallets, how to process them into usable lumber, fasteners, sanding, and the best finishes (if any) to use.•    Important safety tips on how to make sure that your pallets are safe for people and have not been sprayed with harmful chemicals.

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Wood Pallet Projects shows how anyone can upcycle salvaged pallet wood to create truly one-of-a-kind furniture and accessories. Maverick craftsman Chris Gleason combines sound woodworking techniques with a hip designer's sensibility to unleash the limitless possibilities of the common skid. Inside you'll find inspired projects for rescuing and repurposing pallets. Some of his pieces celebrate the rough, edgy character of the material, while others are crafted as fine furniture. He shows how to construct both indoor and outdoor furniture in a variety of styles, along with other useful items such as a birdhouse, a toolbox, and even a ukulele. .

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Green men and wood spirits, historical symbols that link the forces of nature and humanity, have re-emerged as popular subjects for woodcarvers and other artists. This ultimate sourcebook for carving these classic figures, from noted artist and author Lora S. Irish, offers a short history and evolution of the green man and wood spirit symbols. Two step-by-step demonstrations, for carving a Green Man and a Wood Spirit Walking Stick, are provided by renowned carvers Chris Pye and Shawn Cipa. 40 ready-to-use, original patterns are also included, along with a full-color gallery of eye-catching and inspiring photos from Clive Hicks. Inside this book you'll find all the tips, techniques, information, and inspiration necessary to successfully create your own interpretation of this timeless icon -- in any craft medium you choose.

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Get inspired to transform ordinary craft wood blanks into vintage-inspired home décor. This book shows how to get that upscale “Paris flea market” look without spending a lot of money. Inside you’ll find 18 easy projects that you can make in just one weekend or less. Combine ready-made pieces from your local craft and hobby store with unique items from flea markets, garage sales, and thrift stores. Then dress them up with creative paint finishes to make stylish furniture, wall art, fixtures, and more. Make your home accessories look like they were collected over a number of years—not just done in a weekend!All you need are a few simple tools, paints, and your creativity—no special woodworking skills required. Discover the best techniques for chalk-finish paints, waxes, decoupage, stencils, and burlap. Wood, Craft, Love is a must for every DIY home decorator.

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A fresh take on the craft of woodburning focusing on the drawing, lettering, and design elements that when learned will add dimension and composition to any pyrography project.

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The ultimate beginner-friendly guide to pyrography, Woodburning Projects and Patterns for Beginners is the perfect place to start your new favorite hobby! Featuring a complete overview and introduction to woodburning, you’ll understand the tools, supplies, and safety precautions involved in this unique art. Learn basic techniques – from burning even lines, shading, stippling, and more – to then complete step-by-step projects for frames, boxes, ornaments, coasters, and more. Also provided are full-size patterns, helpful information on how to avoid and fix mistakes, as well as how to seal and finish your projects. Author of the popular Woodburning Realistic Animals, Minisa Robinson is an extremely talented pyrography artist and has contributed to Woodcarving Illustrated and Pyrography Magazine.

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Discover how to create amazingly lifelike portraits of animals and wildlife in Woodburning Realistic Animals. Award-winning artist Minisa Robinson challenges the reader to rethink the possibilities of woodburning with her techniques for creating highly realistic art. Pyrographers who love animals and portraits will find 12 step-by-step projects here for North American and African wildlife, animals, and birds. From zebras and butterflies to lions and owls, each project includes hand-drawn patterns, photo references, and step-by-step instructions. Minisa covers all the woodburning basics, from supplies and surface preparation to protecting and sealing the finished piece. She provides essential skill-building tutorials for creating realistic eyes, noses, short fur, long fur, manes, and whiskers. Tips and advice on working with photos, turning photos into patterns, and transferring photos to wood are also included.

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Turning a photograph of a loved one into a realistic pyrography pattern is easier than you think! Discover the art of portrait burning, and start creating perfect likenesses of your favorite people in wood. Pyrography artist Jo Schwartz reveals her dazzling techniques for turning photographs into custom portraits. She shows how to create beautiful images that resemble old, sepia-colored photos, using smooth shading methods that she has developed over years of burning. You’ll learn how to make a custom woodburning pattern from any picture and transfer it onto wood. Jo shows how to render the human face with detail and beauty, with expert tips for burning lifelike skin tones and facial features. She offers easy-to-follow instructions for creating expressive eyes, noses, mouths, ears, skin, and hair for every age and ethnicity. Practice what you’ve learned with a step-by-step, illustrated project.

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A Contemporary Twist on Woodburning Basics. Award-winning artist and pyrographer Simon Easton guides you through nine woodburning projects, while encouraging you to develop your own style. This beautifully photographed, hands-on instructional guide to the art of pyrography will take you on a journey of skill-building lessons to create attractive projects with this hands-on book. Begin at the basics and finish with stylish, gift-worthy projects!

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The best tips and tricks from the pages of Woodcarving Illustrated, this guidebook provides you with all you need to know to create a safe and organized workshop and employ various tools.

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Now woodcarving enthusiasts have a handy way to organize their favorite hobby! This sturdy new shop journal allows you to preserve a permanent record of what you make and how you make it. Over time, it’s hard to remember everything that goes into even the most memorable project—the materials, methods, tools, sketches, lessons learned, and more. Use your shop journal to keep all of this information organized and accessible for successful repeat projects. Tool checklists make it easy to keep track of what you already have in the shop, and what you may need to look for at the next yard sale. With a handsome foil-stamped leather-look hardcover, Woodcarver’s Shop Journal also features specialized quick-reference tables and a blank table of contents for you to customize over time.

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Woodcarver’s Workbook is the perfect mix of technical knowledge, instruction, and creativity. Featuring 16 step-by-step carving projects for those who wish to master the most popular animal subjects – such as cougars, rabbits, wolves, dogs, whitetail deer, bighorn sheep, wild mustangs, unicorns, and moose – the humor and clarity of the easy-to-follow instructions inspires woodworkers to expand the reach of their carving skills. Featuring insightful tips on carving difficult areas like antlers, hooves, nostrils, and fur, also included is expert advice on tools, techniques, painting, staining, and sealing, plus how to carve freestanding figures!

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Great for gifting and even better for playing, combine your love for chess, Christmas, and woodcarving into a stunning masterpiece! Perfect for both beginner and advanced woodcarvers, this guide includes simple caricature carving techniques and step-by-step instructions for each piece. Featuring 6 full-size patterns, you’ll reindeer knights, elf pawns, North Pole rooks, snowman bishops, Mrs. Claus as Queen, and Santa Claus as King! Also included are instructions for finishing and painting your carvings. Woodcarving a Jolly Christmas Chess Set is the ultimate way to spread the holiday cheer into a classic game of chess while building your woodcarving skills! Author Dwayne Gosnell is an award-winning carver and president of the Catawba Valley Wood Carvers, as well as a member of the Caricature Carvers of America, making him the perfect instructor for this exciting new take on a timeless game!

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Combine your love for chess, Halloween, and woodcarving into one incredible masterpiece! Perfect for both beginner and advanced woodcarvers, this guide includes simple caricature carving techniques and step-by-step instructions for each piece. With 6 full-size patterns, you’ll carve werewolf knights, mummy pawns, coffin rooks, Frankenstein bishops, a witch as Queen, and Dracula as King! Also included are instructions for finishing and painting your carvings. Build your woodcarving skills as you carve and ultimately play the coolest (and creepiest) game of chess ever! Author Dwayne Gosnell is an award-winning carver, president of the Catawba Valley Wood Carvers, and a member of the Caricature Carvers of America, making him the perfect instructor for this exciting new take on a timeless game!

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If you thought carving a linked chain or a ball-in-cage was a challenge, get ready for some mind-altering woodcarving projects! Learn how to uncover the structure of space by looking inside a piece of wood and carving away anything that doesn't match your vision.

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As one of the most popular stories of the Bible, the legend of Noah and the Ark is passed from generation to generation. Now, with the expert guidance of acclaimed woodcarver Shawn Cipa, bring the story to life with a hand-carved set that will be cherished for generations. Each project features helpful photographs and professional carving tips and techniques.

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Not quite caricature, but not realistic, these humorous creatures are easy and enjoyable to carve. Inside you'll find a complete carving and painting project along with 11 other patterns and painting instructions. Great for beginners or seasoned woodcarvers alike!

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Learn to carve a one-of-a-kind Nativity that will be cherished for years to come. Featuring step-by-step carving and painting instruction for Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus and full-sized patterns for the rest of the figures including: Kneeling Angel, Flying Angel, Three Wiseman, Camel, Shepherd and Lamb, Kneeling Shepherd, Sheep, Ox, Donkey and of course, the stable under which they are placed.

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This book is the perfect place to start learning an enjoyable hobby that lasts a lifetime. With just a few simple tools and a piece of wood, you'll be on your way to creating wonderful keepsakes and hand-carved gifts. Each project takes only a few hours to complete. Designed to build basic woodcarving skills, each lesson teaches you something new and raises your confidence as you learn to transfer patterns, use carving tools, and finish wood.

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These cleverly designed banks are designed to keep your money safe. Includes 32 shop-tested wooden bank patterns, basic information on tools and wood, and cutting instructions. For scroll saw or band saw!

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While wooden bowls are commonly made on a lathe, this guided resource offers 28 projects for crafting beautiful bowls with the more accessible scroll saw. Each project is organized in a progressive learning format; beginning crafters can start with the most basic starter bowl and gradually work their way toward more elaborate bowls-such as laminated swag bowls; a flared lobed bowl made with varied angles; a thin, eight-segmented bowl; and an inward curving bowl. Original scroll saw patterns for other types of vessels include a vase, a ginger jar, and a candy dish. For advanced wood crafters, an appendix expands upon the earlier material and pushes wood artists to create new patterns or adapt the existing ones to create art of their very own.

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Handcraft a classic or contemporary chess set that will be cherished for years to come. With Wooden Chess Sets You Can Make, you will learn to create each piece by using compound cuts on the scroll saw. Patterns and full-color photographs for each of the playing pieces are included (king, queen, bishop, knight, rook, pawn), as well as instructions and scroll saw patterns for a beautiful inlay playing board.

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Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts is proud to present this collection of 31 wooden clocks hand-selected from 8 years of the #1 magazine for scroll saw woodworkers. In addition to scroll saw patterns, you'll find tips and techniques for cutting, finishing, and assembling, as well as inspiration for designing your own timepieces. For your convenience, we've broken the projects down into sections according to skill level, including beginner, intermediate, and master clocks. Choose a project that suits your current abilities or build your skills by working your way up to the more advanced projects. Handmade clocks make wonderful gifts and are popular items at arts and crafts fairs.

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Crafting with wood is easy and fun. Make wonderful décor for your home all year round. Simple to make for all ages!

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Collecting the most popular designs produced by Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts magazine, this authoritative guide offers 31 creative and colorful scroll saw projects and patterns for upright and interlocking puzzles. Separated by skill level for easy selection, woodworkers will find pieces ranging in themes from animal to religion – including cuddly cats, Jonah and the whale, a wooly mammoth, and the "world's most difficult" four-piece puzzle. All projects feature color photographs of the finished piece, scroll saw patterns, and detailed, step-by-step instructions for easy completion. Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts is a leading magazine for wood crafters and scroll saw artists, and featured projects in this book are contributed by John A. Nelson, Carl Hird-Rutter, Judy and Dave Peterson, Jim Sweet and many more.

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Get creative with your scroll saw and dive into the world of woodimals. Woodimals are fun and creative wooden puzzles made in the shapes of countless animals from around the world. Each of these 56 puzzles incorporates the name of its animal into its design, resulting in a piece that is both engaging and entertaining. Woodimals make perfect gifts and are excellent scroll saw projects to create for young children just learning how to read. Turn your workshop into a classroom for your children or grandchildren and present them with an engaging and interactive learning experience. Woodimals come in all shapes, including American classics like the buffalo, creatures from the sea like dolphins, and exotic animals like the camel. They are perfect for beginners seeking to build their scroll saw skills or for more advanced scrollers looking for project and gift ideas.

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Enjoy coloring mandalas like you never have before! From best-selling artist Thaneeya McArdle comes a new adult coloring book that features 32 nature-inspired mandala designs with flowers, butterflies, hedgehogs, chipmunks, birds, and other signs of spring. With introductory tips on coloring techniques and an inspirational gallery of completed examples to inspire you before you begin, Woodland Mandalas Coloring Book is sure to breathe new life into your coloring practice. Designs are printed on a single side of high-quality, extra-thick paper with perforated edges for easy removal and display.

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Organize your present and plan your future with this mind-blowing dot journal! The official Woodstock Dot Journal Tribal makes it easy to manage your life. Now you can combine your planner, diary, and to-do list all in one pocket-sized book. This efficient dot journal lets you jot down quick notes instead of writing long sentences. It helps make maximum use of your limited time as you connect you every day with the Woodstock ideals of peace, music, and love. Track your day-to-day activities and organize your long-term goals with inspiration from the greatest music festival of all time.

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Woodstock stunned the world with just three days of peace and music. Let the spirit of Woodstock Nation inspire you every day with this groovy journal! Made of the highest quality materials, this finely crafted book offers a creative launchpad to inspire your hopes and dreams. Woodstock Lined Journal Lovers & Dreamers features plenty of lined pages and space to document your world. Decorated with iconic illustrations and inspiring quotations from the coolest music festival ever, it will connect you with the Woodstock experience, and ensure that the legendary ideals of the Age of Aquarius stay alive in your heart.

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Woodstock stunned the world with just three days of peace and music. Let the spirit of Woodstock Nation inspire you every day with this mind-blowing journal! Made of the highest quality materials, this finely crafted book offers a creative launchpad to inspire your hopes and dreams. Woodstock Unlined Journal Flower Power features unlined pages with plenty of space to write, draw, and doodle. Embellished with inspiring quotations from the coolest music festival ever, it will connect you with the Woodstock experience, and ensure that the legendary ideals of the Age of Aquarius stay alive in your heart.

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An invaluable resource for craftsmen, collectors and chess enthusiasts! Includes a history of chess pieces, the importance of the symbols used by chessmen, how to design and add carved details to chess pieces.

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Master woodturner Dale Nish shares his best projects and techniques for making 12 wooden ornaments.

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Finally, a book that tackles the concepts, processes and aspects of design particular to woodturning! Features 600 color photographs and drawings from turners around the world.

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From David Springett, the author of Woodturning Wizardry, comes the resource that experienced turners need to expand their skills. The fascinating projects in this book will leave you stunned -- and includes mind-bending geometrical shapes, twisted polygons, puzzles, gravity-defying clocks and other unusual, challenging pieces. Close up photography guides the woodturner through each and every project.

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Tips on using a lathe to create beautiful wooden objects. Woodturning is the art and craft of using a lathe to fashion raw wood into useful and decorative objects. This book looks at the tools and techniques needed to create a variety of effects including chucking, turning spindles and round objects, multi-axis turning, turning ellipses and rings, and drilling methods on the lathe. How do I turn rings? What's the best way to chuck spoons? You can turn trees from wood? Woodturning Methods guides you through a host of special techniques which have not been brought together before. You will use many in your everyday turning; through others you can create unusual forms. Woodturning Methods is the second book in Mike Darlow's woodturning series. It continues the clear language and full-color presentation so successful in The Fundamentals of Woodturning. Mike has searched out old engravings and historical material to give you a fuller understanding of woodturning's development and heritage. The chapters explore: - Chucking - Spindle turning - Turning slender spindles - Turning spheres - Eccentric turning - Multi-axis turning - Turning ellipses - Drilling in the lathe. Mike Darlow has practiced, taught, and written on woodturning since 1979. His previous books The Practice of Woodturning and the Fundamentals of Woodturning are among the best. He has had more than a hundred articles published on all aspects of woodturning. Until 1995 Mike ran a large woodturning business in Sydney. He now turns and writes in the nearby Southern Highlands, and teaches internationally.

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The second book in Mike Darlow's popular "Woodturning Series," this invaluable reference features clear language, crisp full-color illustrations, and special turning techniques seldom covered in one volume, including chucking, turning spindles, drilling, forming round objects, and multiaxis turning. If you're looking to elevate your woodturning knowledge and talents, this is the book.

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A stunning book full of practical advice and eighteen diverse projects for the amateur woodturner. Author Alan Holtham takes a down-to-earth approach in his instruction enabling you to tackle each project with great confidence.

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The Fundamentals of Woodturning and Woodturning Methods are the first two books in Mike Darlow's integrated woodturning series. Woodturning Techniques is the third. Its incisive writing is complemented by 40 historical engravings, 400 color photographs, and 90 color diagrams. This book details scores of techniques. Some are ancient, some are new; some may be familiar, some are little known.

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