Authors:Editors of American Woodworker, Randy Johnson,
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Keywords: american, woodworker, magazine, experts, projects, frames, simple, stylish, picture
Number of Pages: 120
Published: 2010-09-01
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 1565234596
ISBN-13: 9781565234598

The experts at American Woodworker provide plans and instructions for making a variety of well designed, stylish picture frames in this handy manual. The step-by-step guidance ensures that woodworkers will succeed at constructing everything from a rustic picture frame to a craftsman-style frame with a simple set of tools. With workshop tips, plans for jigs that help make frames by the dozens, and a section devoted to solutions for common mistakes, this is an ideal resource for woodworkers looking for new projects or art owners wanting to frame their prized possessions themselves.

Author: Editors Of American Woodworker
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Keywords: american, woodworker, experts, magazine, projects, storage, amp, bookcases, outstanding, bookshelves
Number of Pages: 160
Published: 2010-09-01
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 1565234588
ISBN-13: 9781565234581

 Many woodworkers "cut their teeth" on a bookshelf or bookcase project because they are useful and relatively easy to make. Each project , taken from the pages of American Woodworker magazine, provides step-by-step instructions, exploded diagrams, and a helpful cutting list to minimize waste and guarantee success. Whether building the sliding bookrack or the Craftsman-style bookcase and mantel, this ideal resource for woodworkers offers workshop tips and solutions for common mistakes that all skill-levels will find useful, along with some truely amazing wood projects.

Author: Charlie Self
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Keywords: woodworker, glance, needs, reference, pocket, everything
Number of Pages: 160
Published: 2005-04-01
List price: $14.95
ISBN-10: 1565232399
ISBN-13: 9781565232396

At-a-glance access to everything the woodworking professional or hobbyist needs to know is included in this reference. Details on the availability and use of various kinds of wood, hand and motorized tools, glues, wood fillers, and adhesives are provided along with pointers on sharpening edges, concocting effective solvents, and creating an efficient workspace. Chapters are color-coded and tabbed for easy accessibility, and the spiral binding allows the pages to lie flat on the workbench for hands-free reading. A reference section provides charts, formulas, conversion tables, and geometry poin

Author: John Kelsey
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Keywords: woodworker, basics, straight, joinery, guide
Number of Pages: 200
Published: 2010-09-01
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 1565234626
ISBN-13: 9781565234628

With a focus on the intricate art of joinery, this instructional handbook lays the foundation for a skill that all woodworkers need. Whether making a simple tabletop or an ornate chest, strong joints give items remarkable longevity and an attractive design in addition to showcasing true attention to craftsmanship. Woodworkers will learn how to master the various families of joinery—from the most basic butt joints to half-blind dovetails, tongue-and-groove joints, and beyond. The clear illustrations, comprehensive details, and compact size make this an ideal shop companion for all woodworkers

Author: Bernard E. Jones
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Keywords: woodworker, practical
Number of Pages: 586
Published: 2004-03-01
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 1580081460
ISBN-13: 9781580081467

Author: Tim Detweiler
Publisher: Linden Publishing
Keywords: library, fresno, calif, woodworker, locks, working, wooden, making
Number of Pages: 96
Published: 2000-10-01
List price: $21.95
ISBN-10: 0941936600
ISBN-13: 9780941936606

This guide to creating fully functional, working locks from wood includes step-by-step instructions, color photos, measured drawings, and advice on wood selection, tools, and finishing. Techniques for creating five different locks, including a combination lock, are also included. Here is a book for all woodworkers who enjoy making moving, mechanically oriented objects such as puzzles, games, gears, and motors.

Author: Norm Marshall
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Keywords: projects, american, woodworker, build, easy, wooden, toys, book
Number of Pages: 224
Published: 2009-07-01
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 1565234316
ISBN-13: 9781565234314

Detailed and copiously illustrated, this in-depth handbook offers instruction for constructing more than 50 wooden toys designed to appeal to a child’s sense of imagination and playfulness. A brief introduction covers the basic techniques—gluing, sanding, and making wheels—and each project presents a meticulous diagram, a handy materials list, step-by-step instructions, and a photograph of the completed toy. Designs include stylized versions of a Model T car, a crane, and the Spirit of St. Louis airplane, as well as projects specifically for beginning woodworkers, such as pull-along tr