Woodwork

If you dream of living in a tiny house, or creating a getaway in the backwoods or your backyard, you'll love this gorgeous collection of creative and inspiring ideas for tiny houses, cabins, forts, studios, and other microshelters. Created by a wide...

Beginner carvers are presented with jargon-free instructions for eight skill-building projects in this copiously illustrated guide to carving in the round without a bandsaw. An introductory section acquaints novices with the art of carving and includes...

A passionate and imaginative exploration of wood - the material that shaped human history. Wood - humankind's long-term partner in our evolution from woodland foragers to engineers of our own destiny - has no equal in strength, resilience,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780941936965Author Darrell PeartFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Craven Street BooksPublisher Craven Street BooksDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm * 10mm

Well over a hundred great churches were built in the cathedral tradition in the Middle Ages. They are our most important group of historical monuments and embody the finest craftwork of medieval architecture. Despite a great mass of specialist literature...

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Learning to bend wood can take a woodworker in a whole new direction. Canoes, guitars, whimsical furniture and many other projects are within reach with an understanding of this age-old technique. Now, with the help of professional furniture maker,...

The Mini-lathe has become the best-selling item of machinery in the hobby engineering market - often purchased as a first step by beginners to the hobby. For many years Myford lathes were considered as 'standard issue' for model engineers, but at about...

Originally published in 1928, this classic reference presents more than 40 unique puzzles to challenge the woodworker's hands and mind. Projects include bewitching cubes, caged balls, intricate banks, locked links and perplexing burrs. Secret drawers and...

This is the ultimate beginner's guide to the scroll saw. It features 25 skill-building chapters, each culminating in a relevant project. The new edition features an updated, objective guide to the latest equipment models. Use this ultimate beginner's...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781626548787Author John BirchardFormat PaperbackPage Count 298Imprint Echo Point Books & MediaPublisher Echo Point Books & MediaWeight(grams)...

Learn the secrets to a collection of puzzling projects, designed to mystify and intrigue. There are 12 seemingly impossible woodturned puzzles to make - all with incredibly simple solutions, once you know how. Using old techniques in a new and...

We are all makers. From brewing our morning coffee to folding a paper aeroplane, we find it satisfying to create something that didn t exist before. And it isn t just about the outcome. Making requires us to slow down and become absorbed in the process:...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486427454Author Anders S. LundeFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

This book features easy-to-follow techniques suitable for woodworkers of all abilities. This book will show you everything you need to know to get the best out of this tool. Bailey takes you through the basic set-up and the fundamental techniques;...

"Arts & Crafts" has come to be a name for a style of decorative arts, but just try to pin it down. It's a huge challenge, because it encompasses such a broad variety of work. Early pieces, such as some of those by William Morris, draw from more ornate...

Inside this book you ll find ingenious plans for making wildly inspired mechanical marvels from wood. These working wooden wonders might just be the most enjoyable projects you ever build in your shop! Well-illustrated step-by-step projects are arranged...

Learn all about using a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) router while woodworking. Written for the absolute beginner, the author, Ralph Bagnall, provides an introduction to CNC, how the machines work, and 5 CNC projects to get started successfully. Full...

This best-selling resource on wood finishing has long been admired by wood technology professors, magazine editors, professional cabinetmakers, and other industry leaders since its original publication. Nicknamed the "Bible" of wood finishing for its...

This is a revised edition of this bestselling title. Michael O' Donnell, one of the foremost exponents of the technique of wood turning, explains how to harvest and store timber, and how to make the best use of the grain pattern and other properties. ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781899233205Author Raymond TaborFormat PaperbackPage Count 200Imprint Eco-Logic BooksPublisher Eco-Logic Books / Worldly GoodsWeight(grams)...

In February of 2014, Ravelry gained its 4 millionth member. To celebrate, the site released statistical information about its users, and we learned that more than 30 thousand members have uploaded their own original patterns to Ravelry's database of...

This book demonstrates how to design and make built-in cabinets for a variety of rooms. It includes instructions for cutting, joining, finishing and installing, plus advice for working with different materials. It includes a colourful 16-page idea...

Whittle in a way you never have before! Whittling in the Wild features more than 30 fun and exciting objects to make using a simple pocket knife, wood and a handful of household items. Learn all the basic techniques and safety precautions, then follow...

The Genius of Japanese Carpentry tells the story of the 1200-year-old Yakushiji monastery in Nara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the dedicated modern-day craftsmen who are working to restore what has been lost to the depredations of time, fire and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781950934065Author David HeimFormat PaperbackPage Count 120Imprint Cedar Lane PressPublisher Cedar Lane Press

Carving Kitchen Tools is the beginning of your woodworking journey and is a practical guide to creating your own beautiful utensils. From the all-important wooden spoon to butter knives, salad servers and spatulas,...

Making a piece of wood move is fun, but making it tell the time is truly amazing! Inside this book you'll find ingenious plans for creating impressive wooden machines that actually move and keep time. These working wooden wonders might just be the most...

For centuries, the steel square has been a mainstay in the toolbox of skilled craftsmen. In the hands of someone who knows how to use it, this simple tool can quickly solve many common construction problems involving angles, arcs, circles, and squares...

A Nature-Friendly Way to Attract and House BirdsBirdhouses are a favorite project among woodworkers. Made of inexpensive materials, they are quick to build and a pleasure for the whole neighborhood. Easy to Build Birdhouses includes 26 fun projects for...

This well-illustrated guide offers a range of building options, with complete instructions and plans for five different styles of shed, including a small timber-frame garden storage shed, a traditionally framed shed and a post-and-beam barn. From...

The Joy of Sheds is a shed miscellany that chronicles man's need for a small space on his own. It's a humorous look at every aspect of the shed experience, mixed with shed facts and some practical information too. Many famous people have...

Conjuring up wooden wands might seem like a magical and mysterious process, but the Compendium of Wooden Wand Making Techniques is here to show you how simple it can be! In the first-ever guide to making wands, you'll learn how to whittle, power carve,...

Build Stuff with Wood is a true beginner's guide to woodworking, aimed at anyone who is interested in the craft but has only a few tools and no real idea where to start. The idea behind the book is to begin with a basic toolset (a circular saw, chop saw,...

Weekend Woodworking is packed with a fantastic range of over 30 projects, all achievable within a weekend. Ideal for keen woodworkers with a wide range of abilities, there are projects which will suit those just starting out in woodworking as well as...

This is an inspirational compilation of projects and plans from "Furniture and Cabinetmaking" magazine, offering practical guidance, refreshing and innovative approaches and tricks of the trade. It includes 30 varied projects that range from a simple...

Pens are among the most popular projects for woodturners. Being small, they are relatively quick to make and they don't use a lot of wood, making them perfect for beginners and experts alike. Whether you are just beginning to dabble with turning pens or...

The first-ever accessible guide on making DIY furniture from live-edge slabs, this book will show you everything you need to know about incorporating organic, natural wood pieces into your home. After learning techniques for milling, drying, and...

Create charming holiday decorations that double as small toys with this easy-to-follow guidebook. Full-size patterns and step-by-step instructions are provided for 14 working wooden toy ornaments. From tugboats and tractors to windmills and wagons, these...

Windsor chairs are a beautiful and traditional feature in any home. Some three hundred years of tradition lie behind chairs made today. While sound joints are essential, it is the sensitive shaping of each component that leads to a fine chair. This...