Woodworker's Guide to Live Edge Slabs
Woodworker's Guide to Live Edge Slabs

Author: George Vondriska

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2021-11-02

Total Pages: 398

ISBN-13: 1607658534

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· An approachable how-to guide on everything you need to know about creating live-edge furniture · Features detailed sections on techniques to know before you begin, from milling, drying, and preparing your slab to using epoxy and resin, adding inlays, and creating a waterfall edge · Includes 7 projects that vary in size and scale, including charcuterie boards, shelves, benches, coffee and dining tables, and desks · Each project includes additional ideas and inspiration for readers to implement in their own projects while using the techniques they’ve learned · Author George Vondriska is the owner of Vondriska Woodworks, the managing editor of Woodworkers Guild of America, and a contributor to Fine Woodworking, WOOD, and Woodworker’s Journal. He has also taught woodworking classes for the U.S. Peace Corps, the Pentagon, Northwest Airlines, and Anderson Window

From Tree to Table
From Tree to Table

Author: Alan Garbers

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2021-01-25

Total Pages: 423

ISBN-13: 1607656469

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• Guide to building rustic furniture from cut timber. • Instructions for beds, tables, benches, picture frames, lamps, etc. • Author is an award-winning outdoor writer and photographer. • “One of the most popular furniture styles today is rustic furniture, rich with history – eco-friendly charm.” —RefinedElements.com

Working Reclaimed Wood
Working Reclaimed Wood

Author: Yoav Liberman

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2018-09-04

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 1440350876

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This book is a celebration of reclaimed wood and the beautiful range of possibilities that exists for its creative use. Through technique discussions, ideas for sourcing wood, coverage of safety concerns, detailed photographs and helpful case studies, this guide helps you plan and execute your own reclaimed wood projects. Whether you're interested in sourcing reclaimed wood for environmentally-conscious reasons or tapping into the history or story behind the wood, this guide will walk you though every aspect of using this wonderful material.

Understanding Wood
Understanding Wood

Author: R. Bruce Hoadley

Publisher: Taunton

Published: 1980

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9780918804051

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Inn this essential reference for woodworkers, the author explains everything from how trees grow to getting a sharp edge. Includes examples of problems and their solutions to help woodworkers through their own projects. Full-color photos and b&w illustrations.

The Essential Wood Book
The Essential Wood Book

Author: Tim Snyder

Publisher:

Published: 2020-03-03

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 9781950934393

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The Essential Wood Book is about making the basics of using and choosing wood easier to understand. While some wood books can be intimidating due to an overly scientific approach or an overflowing amount of exotic and hard-to-find woods you'll never use, this handy, accessible resource is perfect for anyone seeking information about the most essential materials needed to complete their next woodworking project. In addition to covering the top native American and exotic woods from Ash to Zebrawood, The Essential Wood Book also offers expert advice and know-how for working with wood, rough lumber and plywood, understanding wood movement and other characteristics, finding unique wood sources, and storing and drying lumber. With lots of photos and accessible, detailed information, The Essential Wood Book is the ideal resource for woodworkers, carpenters, crafters, or DIY enthusiasts seeking the fundamental knowledge needed to successfully work with wood.

Selecting and Drying Wood
Selecting and Drying Wood

Author: Editors Of Fine Woodworking

Publisher: Taunton

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781561588305

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This book collects the best articles from recent issues of "Fine Woodworking" on the subject of finding and working with wood. Wood is the one thing that woodworkers have in common and there is endless fascination with the working properties of various species, how to select and season wood and how to store it. Wood has a way of behaving as if it's still alive, moving with seasonal changes in temperature and humidity. Learning to work with it rather than against wood movement is critical to successful woodworking. Table of Contents Section 1: Buying and Harvesting Section 2: Selecting Wood Section 3: Drying Wood Section 4: Working with Wood Section 5: Transporting and Storing

Driftwood Furniture
Driftwood Furniture

Author: Derek Douglas

Publisher: Firefly Books

Published: 2023-04-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780228104292

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From the beach to the backyard. Offers readers a wealth of information... numerous tips and ideas for working and designing with driftwood... of interest to many woodworkers and crafters. -- Library Journal Driftwood is an ideal building material. It is abundant, renewable and - best of all - free for the taking. It is also easy to work with, does not require complicated precision assembly or special tools and the results are guaranteed to be unique since no two pieces of driftwood are the same. Driftwood Furniture will show anyone how to construct unique and useful chairs, tables and benches, arbors and decorative objects. Each project is clearly illustrated and fully explained with black-and-white illustrations. The materials and tools required are listed separately so you'll have everything ready before you start. The results are fun, whimsical and durable. The projects featured in Driftwood Furniture will appeal to novice and experienced woodworkers alike and include: Garden benches Arbors Adirondack chairs Sleigh Patio table Hanging Flowerbox Wine rack Chaise longue Hooded chair, conversation chairs and more chairs Wheelbarrow And much more. From beach to backyard, driftwood furniture is a welcome addition to any home.

Woodworker's Guide to Veneering & Inlay (SC)
Woodworker's Guide to Veneering & Inlay (SC)

Author: Jonathan Benson

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2007-04-05

Total Pages: 489

ISBN-13: 1607659034

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With this complete resource from professional furniture-maker and veneer specialist Jonathan Benson, you'll learn how to re-create the beauty of exotic wood with veneer and in-lays. A series of step-by-step exercises will take you through all the techniques and culminate in four beautiful finished pieces: a dining room table, a wall mirror with shelf, a marquetry picture, and a parquetry design. Also included is a complete troubleshooting section for repairs and problems.

Harvest Your Own Lumber
Harvest Your Own Lumber

Author: John English

Publisher:

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781610352437

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Inside Harvest Your Own Lumber, you will learn: To identify the best trees to harvest and the wood they contain. - How to safely fell a tree and convert it into usable logs. - Proper milling and grading methods to turn logs into boards, timber, or veneer.

Green Woodworking Pattern Book
Green Woodworking Pattern Book

Author: Ray Tabor

Publisher: Batsford

Published: 2005-05-19

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780713489149

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Green woodworking involves the use of freshly-felled timber (unseasoned wood), and embraces a number of traditional woodland crafts, including turning and carving. This book contains over 300 patterns for traditional craft designs, from fences and gates to light pulls and door wedges – all with detailed dimensions. Each item has annotated black-and-white patterns, a brief description, historical information and details of the materials that should be used. Both a historical record and a sourcebook for those looking to use their green woodworking skills to make traditional items of beauty, the book covers: Special tools and devices Fencing and gates Garden furniture Green wood in building Wooden tools Turnery and treen Benches and stools Chairs Baskets Plus: walking sticks, spoons, whistles, tent pegs and boot removers