Handwork in Wood [Illustrated] by Anna Gausmann Noyes
This edition features • illustrations • a linked Table of Contents and linked IndexCONTENTS General Bibliography I. Logging II. Sawmilling III. The Seasoning and Measuring of Wood IV. Wood Hand Tools V. Wood Fastenings VI. Equipment and Care of the Shop VII. The Common Joints VIII. Types of Wooden Structures IX. Principles of Joinery X. Wood Finishing Index
Wood Carving: Design And Workmanship (1903) by Kessinger Publishing, LLC $45.95
This book is a facsimile reprint and may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages.
The Beginner's Handbook of Woodcarving: With Project Patterns for Line Carving, Relief Carving, Carving in the Round, and Bird Carving by Dover Publications $10.95
In this wonderful resource for both novice and veteran carvers, two masters of the craft present detailed instructions and illustrations on how to confidently carve animals, flowers, figures, and more. The authors also include handy tips on tools, techniques, painting, finishing, and even how to exhibit finished pieces. "An excellent book for all carvers." — The Mallet.
Joint Book by Chartwell Books, Inc. $14.99
The Joint Book is the ultimate workshop reference, giving woodworkers all the knowledge they need to choose the right joint for the job. It also features step-by-step, illustrated instructions for making over 70 joints, including mortise and tenon joints, dovetails, miters and more. In short, it covers every basic joint in every joint family--including a range of joint variations and helpful jigs.
The Little Book of Whittling by Fox Chapel Publishing $12.95
With a friendly, down-home style, this guide encourages readers to whittle away the hours. Great for beginners looking for an easy way to get started and more advanced carvers looking for a relaxing way to spend their time, this instructional manual provides 20 projects, including knives, forks, birds, animals, trees, and flowers. Chapters detail the proper whittling tools and materials,...
Pyrography Workbook: A Complete Guide to the Art of Woodburning by Fox Chapel Publishing $19.95
Woodworkers interested in woodburning will build their skill level through these three step-by-step projects for beginner, intermediate, and advanced burners. They will learn how to prepare wood surfaces before burning, how to transfer a design or pattern, and how to select materials for burning, coloring, and finishing a project. Methods for burning onto wood, leather, paper, bark, and antlers...
The Complete Book of Woodcarving: Everything You Need to Know to Master the Craft by Fox Chapel Publishing $27.95
From making the first cut to applying the finish, this comprehensive reference details every aspect of woodcarving. All the essentials are covered for beginning woodworkers, such as how to choose appropriate woods; how to set up a wood shop; how to select, use, and sharpen tools; and how to perform fundamental techniques, such as the push cut, pull cut, stop cut, and slicing cut. General...
Cricut Expression: A Comprehensive Guide to Creating with Your Machine by GIbbs Smith $19.99
In a way that crafters can understand , Cathie Rigby teaches the basics of the Cricut Expression machines (both the original and the new Cricut Expression 2) and cutting for beginners. For advanced crafters, this book instructs on features such as modes and functions, and teaches how to create with color, texture, and dimension. A cutting guide teaches the perfect settings to cut every type of...
Plaster Studio: Mixed-Media Techniques for Painting, Casting and Carving by North Light Books $24.99
Return to the origin of the earth and discover a new way of playing in the mud.Raw, friendly and easily altered, plaster is perhaps the most versatile art medium you have yet to encounter. Beautiful in its luminosity, yet open to receiving a multitude of alterations, plaster will easily agree to being painted, carved, cast and sculpted. Stephanie Lee and Judy Wise will walk you through 24...
A Wind Turbine Recipe Book by $5.00
A very practical, hands-on guide to building your own wind turbine, complete with drawings and detailed specifications of all the materials and processes. Six different sizes of turbines are covered, and also three different battery voltages for each and some guidance for those who wish to connected directly the mains grid. This publication is the fruit of ten years spent teaching practical...