Do-It-Yourself

Woodworkers can display their craftsmanship while harnessing the potential of their most important tools with these 26 ingenious projects selected from the pages of "Woodworker's Journal", America's woodworking authority. Like all Woodworker's Journal...

Supplemented with clear workshop photography, each insightful pointer has been workplace-tested by the editors. Sharpen your woodworking skills for drilling, sawing, routing, clamping, gluing, joinery, finishing and much more.Avoid common pitfalls and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781950934003Author Jim HarroldFormat PaperbackPage Count 198Imprint Cedar Lane PressPublisher Cedar Lane Press

If fear of the unknown is all that is preventing you from embarking on the satisfying hobby of model engineering, then this is the book that will banish your concerns. Author Harold Hall has established his reputation as a mentor to tyro model engineers...

Make stunning furniture, shelves, and more, with this easy guide Woodworking For Dummies gives aspiring woodworkers step-by-step instructions for creating successful woodworking projects. Set your sights on creating beautiful wooden pieces, with your...

Dampness can become an enemy when it invades our interior space, when it persists, when it spreads and damages our domestic fittings, finishes and furnishings, when it encourages the growth of moulds that threaten our health, and when it stimulates the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781916016811Author Mark BrinkleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 346Imprint Ovolo Publishing LtdPublisher Ovolo Publishing Ltd

Here is a collection of designs for pyrographers to use without fear of copyright infringement. Norma Gregory shares her designs and has supplied additional elements that can be combined to create hundreds of new images to suit your individual needs...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781838463724Author Ian RockFormat PaperbackPage Count 216Imprint HOUSE PublishingPublisher HOUSE Publishing

Simply Stairs is a 'how to' book which guides the reader through all aspects of the design and construction of a wide range of timber staircases, step-by-step. It provides anyone with a basic knowledge of woodwork with the know-how and confidence to...

The ultimate guide to sheds from the renowned presenter of Shed and Buried.When it comes to truly finding out who you are and what makes you tick, there is one thing that needs no online subscription to a cloud-based server with a password you keep...

Ever dreamed of having your very own garden retreat? Off-the-shelf sheds aren't always the answer - the cheap ones are badly made and freezing cold, and the better quality ones are really expensive. But what if you could build your own shed from scratch?...

This title features 25 practical projects from world renowned woodturning expert. It will appeal to novice and intermediate turners. It includes all the knowledge needed to get started, along with step-by-step instructions and detailed drawings. Build...

Wood ID Handbook is a gift book for wood lovers - an indispensable and informative guide to over a hundred different kinds of wood. This compact directory explores the world's most valuable natural resource in detail. This new gift edition gives helpful...

Embrace off-grid green living with this all-encompassing guide to self-sufficiency alongside Dick Strawbridge and his son James. Introducing Practical Self-Sufficiency, your new go-to survival guide offering step-by-step instructions on all things...

This book features seven unique hollow-form projects, presented in order of difficulty. It includes all the practical knowledge needed to get started; comprehensive chapters on tools, equipment and understanding wood. Form templates are included for...

Super Simple Outdoor Woodworking Projects is an imaginative collection of 14 projects that are easy and fun to make. Super Simple Outdoor Woodworking Projects is an exciting selection of 14 projects, all ideal for the garden, patio or deck. There are...

The reader of this exciting new title will have as much fun making the projects as they will playing the games! All of the 20 projects are designed to be made with the beginner woodworker in mind and using only basic woodworking tools and equipment, so...

One of the most useful functions of a modern lathe is its ability to cut any form of external or internal thread of any thread form, pitch or diameter within the overall capacity of the machine. Detailed information of a practical nature is, however, not...

The new book from interior design powerhouse Abigail Ahern, Masterclass is based on the building blocks that will make your home look great: seating, lighting, walls, floors and accessories. Abigail demonstrates her style perfectly with original location...

Woodworkers interested in wood-burning 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...

Step into the workshop of award-winning and internationally recognised woodturning expert Bonnie Klein to learn the techniques that lead to woodturning success. Whether you are an enthusiastic beginner or an experienced turner, these practical and...

'I love this book - clever ideas we can all do ourselves' Kate Watson-SmythOur homes have always been our castles, but today they need to be so much more than simply a roof over our heads. Home offices, workout studios, entertaining spaces, mental health...

Be inspired by new design and follow the latest codes as you custom build the deck of your dreams.Architecture, building codes, and design are not static; they change constantly. That's why there's a new edition of the best-selling BLACK+DECKER The...

Every board has edges, faces and end grain. So every workbench should be able to easily work the edges, faces and ends of boards. But most benches built during the last 100 years will fail you on at least one of these tasks. This book dives deep into the...

Heating with wood is often considered a natural and economical alternative to electricity or fossil fuels. However, even with a fairly new and efficient woodstove, many cords of wood are required for burning over the course of a single winter, and...

This book contains a comprehensive range of data, which is required in the metalworking workshop and by those designing a wide range of engineered items, tools and machines. It provides, in a single concise volume, data that is only otherwise available...

Which tunes could save a life, and which should come with a health warning? How do talking drums tell the history of Africa? What happens in your brain when you listen to music? Find the answers to these questions and more in 100 Things to Know about...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780987258304Author Desmond KingFormat PaperbackPage Count 184Imprint D & M KingPublisher D & M KingWeight(grams) 440gDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm * 10mm

This is the first complete reference from David Ellsworth, the 'grandfather' of the contemporary wood art movement. And never before has he provided everything woodworkers and artists need to know to replicate his highly evolved techniques and signature...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780525572640Author Clea ShearerFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Clarkson PotterPublisher Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/RodaleWeight(grams)...

Spheres within spheres, stars within cubes, delicate lattices with no apparent means of support - wood turners over the centuries have developed a whole range of extraordinary structures which seem at first sight to be quite impossible. In fact, all of...

Building a Garage is a practical, step-by-step guide which covers all aspects of building a garage from the planning and design stage through to construction and completion. Whether you would like to build a garage yourself or employ a builder, whether...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486441832Author Carol NelsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 145gDimensions(mm)...

Take your love of fabric to the next level and transform your home with this bright and accessible book for upholstery newcomers. The Beginner's Guide to Upholstery takes you gently by the hand and shows you the simple techniques you need to take the...

Harry Potter meets Robin Stevens in this thrilling magical murder mystery, perfect for Halloween! 'This mystery is a worthy prizewinner ... a jolly, atmospheric mystery.' THE TIMES 'Thornton, like [Agatha]...

Making a longbow in only two days? No sweat! In their two-day workshops, the bowmakers team of Kunst-Griff introduced many enthusiastic beginners to the basics of making a wooden longbow--demonstrating each action step by step, in a comprehensible and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781473331389Author R S BowersFormat PaperbackPage Count 426Imprint White PressPublisher White PressWeight(grams) 535gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 24mm

Embrace off-grid green living and imagine a more sustainable future with the original guide to self-sufficiency. For over 40 years, John Seymour has inspired thousands to make more eco-friendly choices with his advice on living sustainably. The New...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781916206656Author Alexandra HeardFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Tractorland LtdPublisher Tractorland Ltd