Creating the Perfect Wood Finish with Joe L Erario
Creating the Perfect Wood Finish with Joe L Erario

Author: Joe L'Erario

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2005-07-16

Total Pages: 287

ISBN-13: 1558709355

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Finishing Secrets From One of "The Furniture Guys" Joe L'Erario, (you'll remember him and his partner Ed Feldman as the Furniture Guys), has some astonishing ideas about finishing: It doesn't have to be dangerous, grueling and dusty scut-work. It can be safe, simple and pleasurable scut-work - with a great-looking piece of furniture as the reward. In this new book, L'Erario shares his 25 years of experience finishing fine furniture while ducking the hard work that most people unnecessarily pour into the endeavor. With detailed instruction and step-by-step color photos, this book shows woodworkers, furniture makers, and DIY'ers how to apply a finish flawlessly.

Wood Finishing Simplified
Wood Finishing Simplified

Author: Joe L'Erario

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2008-06-06

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 144031764X

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One area where woodworkers strive to gain more information is on the topic of finishing. Since finishing is one of the most important aspects to any woodworking project, it can become a frustrating process for many woodworkers regardless of skill level. Wood Finishing Simplified breaks down the various steps involved in finishing furniture, leading to better projects and less frustration. Using only the products available at local home centers, the author explains the differences in the types of stains and finishes plus step-by-step photos and clear instructions show the reader how to produce a quality furniture finish.

Quick & Easy Jigs and Fixtures
Quick & Easy Jigs and Fixtures

Author: Kerry Pierce

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2005-08-16

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 1558709274

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Simple, Astonishingly Effective Jigs You've Never Seen Anywhere Else Add speed, accuracy and ease to almost every operation in your shop with this book of 16 ingenious jigs, clever workshop aids and amazing devices that you simply cannot buy in any store. These jigs are the helping hands that turn a bench-pounding frustrating glue-up into a calm, controlled and confident operation. They're the things that tool manufacturers should have added to all your tools, and they're the time-saving shortcuts you wish you'd thought of. • Cut accurate tenons on any curved shape with a one-piece table saw jig. • Trick your drill press to bore accurate mortises at any conceivable angle. • Sculpt elegant raised-panel doors with the safest and most adjustable jig ever. • Turn parts of any length (yes, any length) without ever moving your lathe's tool rest. • Secure parts of any shape to your bench with ever-obedient bench dogs and dirt-simple cradles. • Draw accurate arcs and circles that are out of range of all commercial compasses.

Box by Box
Box by Box

Author: Jim Stack

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2006-06-12

Total Pages: 417

ISBN-13: 1558709436

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Hone Your Woodworking Skills One Box at a Time When it comes to great woodworking projects, it's hard to beat boxes. Using a minimal amount of materials, you can craft wonderful gifts or items for sale. And it's a great opportunity to use those pieces of special wood you've been hoarding. The real trick to successful box-making is coming up with the right designs. If you've been looking for attractive box projects that suit your particular tools and abilities, you've picked the right book. In these pages, you'll find plans for 21 delightful boxes along with step-by-step instructions for making them. They include lovely, simple creations that a novice can make with just a few hand tools, all the way through designs with drawers and dovetail joinery that will provide experienced woodworkers with an exciting challenge. Regardless of your woodworking experience, building these boxes provides a world of fun and the opportunity to develop new skills. In the process, you'll become a better woodworker—bit by bit, and box by box.

Wood Finishing Simplified
Wood Finishing Simplified

Author: Joe L'Erario

Publisher: Popular Woodworking Books

Published: 2008-06-20

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9781558708075

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One area where woodworkers strive to gain more information is on the topic of finishing. Since finishing is one of the most important aspects to any woodworking project, it can become a frustrating process for many woodworkers regardless of skill level. Wood Finishing Simplified breaks down the various steps involved in finishing furniture, leading to better projects and less frustration. Using only the products available at local home centers, the author explains the differences in the types of stains and finishes plus step-by-step photos and clear instructions show the reader how to produce a quality furniture finish.

Log Home Design
Log Home Design

Author:

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Published: 2003-12

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13:

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Log Home Design is the preferred, trusted partner with readers in simplifying the process of becoming a log home owner. With its exclusive focus on planning and design, the magazine's friendly tone, practical content and targeted advertising provide the essential tools consumers need – from the crucial preliminary stages through the finishing touches of their dream log home.