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1	Comp Illus GT Furniture & Cabi more books like this by Andy Rae add to wishlist This is the ultimate reference work - a graphic step-by-step presentation of basic furniture construction techniques. Expert woodworker Andy Rae brings organisation, enthusiasm and more than 20 years experience of cabinetmaking to this essential book. Readers will acquire a working knowledge of woodworking materials, a higher level of control over ... see all copies from £13.16! new only from £21.08!
2	Built-In Furniture: A Gallery of Design Ideas more books like this by Jim Tolpin add to wishlist Built-in furniture offers many advantages over freestanding furniture: less expensive to build; built to suit your existing interior style; maximize the available space - the ultimate design solution. In this work, home design author Jim Toplin takes the reader through the complete processs for designing and constructing built-in units, from ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £5.61! \| first editions
3	Reverence for Wood more books like this by Eric Sloane add to wishlist Details the experience of restoring a barn and includes anecdotes and lore onevery aspect of wood. see all copies from £4.79! new only from £4.79! \| signed copies \| first editions
4	The Complete Kitchen Cabinetmaker: Shop Drawings and Professional Methods for Designing and Constructing Every Kind of Kitchen and Built-In Cabinet more books like this by Robert W Lang add to wishlist This new technical handbook shows woodworkers exactly how to approach the complex job of designing and making built-in cabinets for kitchens, family rooms, and home offices. Robert W. Lang gives readers clearly written text, meticulously detailed shop drawings, and sharp photographs showing how the cabinets go together in the real world. This ... see all copies from £9.10! new only from £12.74!
5	Fine Art of Cabinetmaking more books like this by James Krenov add to wishlist With continual themes of perfection of technique and building to the limits of one's skill, this authoritative resource provides in-depth instruction for mastering the craft of cabinet-making. A bevy of topics, including the proper way to sharpen and hone tools, hollow grinding methodology, and obtaining proper grinding angles, are detailed in ... see all copies from £9.90! new only from £16.80!
6	A Cabinetmaker's Notebook more books like this by James Krenov add to wishlist Cabinetmaking at the highest level is an art, a discipline, a philosophy - even a way of life - in addition to being a useful craft. In this book, one of the greatest living cabinetmakers reflects on the deeper meanings of his craft, and explains for less accomplished workers how the right attitudes toward materials, tools, and time can increase ... see all copies from £12.09! new only from £12.09! \| first editions
7	Measure Twice, Cut Once: Lessons from a Master Carpenter more books like this by Norm Abram add to wishlist From what kind of pencil to use to drilling an exploratory hole without damaging plumbing or wiring, here is a valuable compendium of brass-tacks advice and tried-and-true tricks of the carpentry trade. see all copies from £5.61! new only from £10.60! \| first editions
8	Complete Upholsterer more books like this by Carole Thomerson add to wishlist This is a comprehensive, practical guide to upholstery. It brings all the techniques of the craft, from the simplest to the most sophisticated, within everyone's reach. Including a detailed run-down on the basic procedures, tools and materials, it demonstrates ten upholstery projects, ranging from the easy (a chair with a slip seat) to the ... see all copies from £4.45! new only from £12.53! \| first editions
9	Building Traditional Kitchen Cabinets more books like this by Jim Tolpin add to wishlist How to build popular American-style cabinetry, from design to finished cabinets. see all copies from £6.55! new only from £10.07! \| first editions
10	Manual of traditional wood carving more books like this by Paul N. Hasluck add to wishlist Possibly the best book in English on woodcarving. Practical instructions along with 1,146 working drawings and photos. see all copies from £6.35! new only from £11.06! \| first editions
11 view cover	Understanding Wood REV/E more books like this by R Bruce Hoadley add to wishlist Understanding Wood is the definitive reference on wood technology, and is a keystone of every woodworker's library. The first edition (1980) sold over 128,000 copies: this new edition updates the classic text with new information on new materials: composite board, adhesives and finishes which have been developed since the original edition. There ... see all copies from £13.15! new only from £20.80!
12 view cover	Modern Cabinetmaking more books like this by William D Umstattd add to wishlist This work's 53 chapters are divided into the following 6 parts: Design; Materials; Processing Materials; Assembly; Finishing; Products. Modern Cabinetmaking is a comprehensive new text that covers cabinetmaking and woodworking techniques employed by the home woodworker, custom cabinetmaker, and manufacturing industry. Technical terms are printed ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £10.60! \| first editions
13 view cover	The Workbench: A Complete Guide to Creating Your Perfect Bench more books like this by Lon Schleining, Randy O'Rourke (Photographer) add to wishlist In this contemporary look at the world of workbenches, Lon Schleining takes us on a guided tour of a wide variety of classic, modern, and specialty benches and offers hundreds of options for choosing or building that perfect bench and its accessories. see all copies from £12.43! new only from £18.84!
14 view cover	The Boy Mechanic: 200 Classic Things to Build more books like this by Popular Mechanics Magazine (Editor) add to wishlist From kites and toboggans to workbenches and birdhouses, these engaging projects were published in "Popular Mechanics" magazine during the first two decades of the 20th century. Now today's boys can hone their craft-building skills. Illustrations. see all copies from £5.61! new only from £5.61! \| first editions
15 view cover	Understanding Wood Finishing: How to Select and Apply the Right Finish more books like this by Bob Flexner add to wishlist Introduces wood finishing tools, materials and techniques, and covers oil finishes, stains, shellac, lacquer, varnish and water-based finishes. see all copies from £5.92! new only from £10.72! \| first editions
16 view cover	What wood is that? A manual of wood identification more books like this by Herbert L. Edlin add to wishlist A unique book containing a fold-out wallet with 40 actual veneer samples. Each wood is described in terms of 14 key characteristics to teach the method of identifying these and other woods. Illustrated. see all copies from £6.85! new only from £15.05! \| first editions
17 view cover	Measure Twice, Cut Once more books like this by Jim Tolpin add to wishlist With new color drawings and design, the 3rd edition of this guide to working with measuring tools teaches how to make calculations and cuts that come out right, saving woodworkers hours of frustration. From beginners and experienced woodworkers to club members, this information is always beneficial, whether learned at the beginning of the hobby, ... see all copies from £6.20! new only from £9.01! \| first editions
18 view cover	The Little Book of Whittling more books like this by Chris Lubkemann add to wishlist 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 ... see all copies from £5.63! new only from £5.63!
19 view cover	Tauntons Comp Illus GT Wdwk more books like this by Lonnie Bird, Andy Rae, Thomas Lie-Nielsen add to wishlist This step-by-step illustrated textbook covers all of the fundamental techniques every woodworker needs to know. In a single volume it offers an authoritative overview of woodworking basics. Organised for quick access, the book makes it easy to find the information you are looking for: outfitting the woodworking shop; using tools; working with wood ... see all copies from £10.00! new only from £14.23!
20 view cover	Bandsaw Bk more books like this by Lonnie Bird add to wishlist The bandsaw is one of the most widely used woodworking tools, found in 3 out 4 home and professional workshops. Although deceptively simple -- a steel blade rotating around two rubber-clad wheels, the bandsaw does its best work when it's tuned properly. Unfortunately, most owner's manuals provided by tool manufacturers are difficult to understand, ... see all copies from £7.86! new only from £7.97! \| first editions
21 view cover	Step-By-Step Knifemaking: You Can Do It! more books like this by David Boye add to wishlist Boye takes readers through each stage in the design and fabrication of a knife, showing how the process is completed, from cutting the blank from new or used steel to tempering the blade to grinding, polishing, and coating to the addition of the handle. see all copies from £10.31! new only from £14.50! \| first editions
22 view cover	Art of Japanese Joinery more books like this by Kiyosi Sieke, Kiyosi Seike, Rebecca Davis (Translator) add to wishlist This introduction of Japanese joinery delves into the history and development of Japanese carpentry, and it also reveals many secrets of Japanese joinery. It presents 48 joints, selected from among the several hundred known and used today. With clear isometric projections complementing the photographs, any carpenter can duplicate these bequests ... see all copies from £10.57! new only from £12.06!
23 view cover	The Caner's Handbook more books like this by Bruce W Miller, Jim Widess add to wishlist This practical manual helps you to master traditional cane, rush and splint patterns, guiding your through each step of the process. Line drawings demonstrate how to cane with wicker, rattan, rawhide or Danish cord, and tips are given for overcoming common problems. Also included are charts which cover the size of fibre you need, the standard ... see all copies from £9.61! new only from £9.61! \| first editions
24 view cover	Tauntons Comp Illus GT Turning more books like this by Richard Raffan add to wishlist Features step-by-step descriptions for an abundance of wood turning techniques, including both spindle and faceplate methods. Over 900 colour photos accompany detailed, hands-on instructions for turning wood, including how to use lathes, turning tools and materials, chucks, as well as sharpening tools. Australian author. see all copies from £12.96! new only from £20.81!
25 view cover	Encyclopedia of furniture making more books like this by Ernest Joyce add to wishlist It's been the number-one book on the subject for most of the 20th century, with the latest information on furniture tools, techniques, and processes--all plentifully illustrated. Covers hundreds of subjects, from woods and veneering to almost every joining operation. "A workshop without this encyclopedia is missing a tool as necessary as the saw." ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £13.06! \| first editions

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