November New Release - Refinishing Furniture Made Simple

Title: Refinishing Furniture Made Simple

           

Subtitle: Includes Companion 

 Step-by-Step Video

                  

Author/s: Jeff Jewitt

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781600853906

Format:  Paperback, 128 pages

Dimensions: 276mm x 234mm

Publisher: Taunton Press

Aust. Release Date: Nov 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Old furniture, whether a treasured heirloom or consignment shop find, is often better made than anything that can be bought today. So why let damaged finishes detract from a beautiful piece when you can repair or refinish it in a way that preserves the piece and makes it look as good as new? Author Jeff Jewitt, a professional refinisher with over 30 years’ experience, shares his tricks, shortcuts and tools of the trade in Refinishing Furniture Made Simple, an easy-to-follow book/DVD set that is sure to fly off the shelves. Weekend refinishers as well as professional woodworkers will benefit from the insider tips on how to evaluate the condition of a piece to decide the best strategy for rejuvenating it, repair and revive finishes to enhance their beauty while preserving their patina, and match an old finish for a seamless look.

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August New Release - Whittlin Whistles

Title: Whittlin’ Whistles

             

Subtitle: How to Make Music with 

 your Pocket Knife

                

Author/s: Rick Wiebe

RRP: $18.99

ISBN: 9781610350495

Format:  Paperback, 61 pages

Dimensions: 150mm x 224mm

Publisher: Linden Publishing

Aust. Release Date:  August 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

One of the signature projects whittlers enjoy working on is the whistle, and this book addresses each and every detail of successful whistle making. With a pocket knife and some readily available materials, most of which can be gathered from nature, beginning carvers will produce fun and attractive whistles that they can show off to their friends. Designed to be understandable to both younger readers and adult beginners, the book features numerous full-colour instructional photos for each project and provides a strong emphasis on safety and tool care. Featured projects include the classic slip bark whistle, tube whistles, a kazoo, a vuvuzuela and reed whistles.

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August New Release - Contemporary Woodturning

Title: Contemporary Woodturning

             

Subtitle: Techniques and Projects

                  

Author/s: Nick Arnull

RRP: $34.99

ISBN: 9781861088734

Format:  Paperback, 192 pages

Dimensions: 276mm x 210mm

Publisher: Guild of Master Craftsman

Aust. Release Date:  August 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Contemporary Woodturning is a clearly illustrated practical guide to woodturning aimed at woodworkers of all skill levels: a one-stop solution for experienced turners and novices alike. This book will guide you through the various health and safety issues, the tools and equipment needed to get the best out of your woodturning, mastering the basic techniques and how to add decorative features. Each project includes easy-to-follow instructions and detailed photography to inspire you to take what you have learnt and apply these skills to your own work.

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June New Release - Woodworking 101

Title: Woodworking 101

             

Subtitle: Includes Step-by-Step 

Instructions for 8 Projects

Author/s: Aimé Fraser, Matthew 

Teague and Joe Hurst-Wajszczuk

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781600853685

Format:  Paperback, 304 pages

Dimensions: 277mm x 216mm

Publisher: Taunton Press

Aust. Release Date:  June 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

For absolute beginners looking to become confident woodworkers relatively quickly, this self-teaching guide will do the trick. Highly visual and easy to follow, Woodworking 101 includes detailed step-by-step photos, illustrations, shop schematics and exploded drawings. Readers will learn how to set up and maintain their own shop, work with basic tools and finesse their skills building a chair, a table, a bookcase, a bench – even a simple bed. With the basics mastered here, there’s no end to what new woodworkers will accomplish for years to come.

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June New Release - Trim Carpentry

Title: Trim Carpentry

             

Series: For Pros by Pros

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781600855023

Format:  Paperback, 240 pages

Dimensions: 276mm x 215mm

Publisher: Taunton Press

Aust. Release Date:  June 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Trim carpentry requires attention to minute detail, the right tools and a good amount of patience and care. Written by builders from all over the country, this all-new compilation of articles from Fine Homebuilding magazine provides readers with tips, techniques and invaluable advice from some of the best professionals in the industry. From the basics of trim carpentry and crown moulding techniques, to trimming windows and doors, wainscoting and stairs, Trim Carpentry is the ideal how-to guide for builders and ambitious do-it-yourselfers who want pro-level information.

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June New Release - Router Jigs & Templates

Title: Router Jigs & Templates

             

Subtitle: Guided Routing for Perfect 

Project Building

Author/s: Anthony Bailey

RRP: $34.99

ISBN: 9781861088888

Format:  Paperback, 176 pages

Dimensions: 276mm x 210mm

Publisher: GMC Publications

Aust. Release Date:  June 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Its ability to shape, join and cut materials makes the router one of the most versatile of all woodworking power tools, especially when it is used in conjunction with jigs and templates. This book will show you everything you need to know to get the best out of a router, including advice on the selection process and the range of accessories available, guidance on freehand and table routing and ways to improve accuracy. You will also find fully illustrated instructions for ten basic and ten complex jigs and templates to make, plus eight practical projects for the home.

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May New Release - Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Treehouses

Title: Complete Guide to Treehouses - 

Updated 2nd Edition

Subtitle: Design & Build Your Kids a Treehouse

                

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781589236615

Format:  Paperback, 224 pages

Dimensions: 274mm x 211mm

Publisher: Creative Publishing International (CPi)

Aust. Release Date:  May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Few building projects garner as much excitement as a treehouse; built for fun and built to last, a treehouse can provide you and your loved ones a memorable place to rest and play for years to come. This updated 2nd edition of The Complete Guide to Treehouses provides updated information and techniques for arboreal carpenters of all skill levels. Not only will you learn the basics of creating elevated platforms and how to erect walls and roofs around branches and trunks, you’ll also find complete walk-throughs for two distinct treehouses, as well as detailed designs for six more. Now that you’ve got the info, all you need is a tree and a few basic tools to begin the most enjoyable construction project you’ve ever known.

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May New Release - Woodworking FAQ

Title:  Woodworking FAQ

             

Subtitle:Workshop Companion Build

 Skills & Know-How for Making Great Pjts.

Author/s:  Spike Carlsen

RRP: $19.99

ISBN: 9781603427296

Format:  Spiral, 304 pages

Dimensions: 203mm x 152mm

Publisher: Storey Publishing

Aust. Release Date:  May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Years ago crafters accessed wisdom from an older generation, but today’s woodworkers often lack mentors to help when the angles don’t match or the inches don’t measure up. Woodworking FAQ offers practical answers to woodworkers’ most common questions along with insider tips on how to be successful with every project, whether it’s building a birdhouse or a deck, installing mouldings or doors, making furniture or shelving, doing repairs or taking on a refinishing project. The accessible Q&A format is supported by handy tips, charts and basic projects for equipping a woodshop. With its lay-flat binding and quick, practical answers to real-world problems, Woodworking FAQ will rank with the chisel and vice as a must-have tool for both beginning and seasoned DIY enthusiasts.

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May New Release - I Can Do That! Woodworking Projects

Title: I Can Do That! Woodworking Projects

             

Subtitle: 38 Quality Furniture Projects 

that Require Minimal Experience and Tools

RRP: $19.99

ISBN: 9781440318733

Format:  Paperback, 176 pages

Dimensions: 276mm x 210mm

Publisher: Betterway Books

Aust. Release Date:  May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Beginning woodworkers are constantly stymied by the apparent need for thousands of dollars worth of tools to start their hobby. Once they have the tool they face a learning curve to understand how to use it. The next problem is finding wood to build the projects - not everyone has a lumberyard nearby. This book shows readers how to build quality furniture projects that can be completed by any woodworker with a modest (but decent) kit of tools in less than two days of shop time, and using raw materials that are available at any home center. The enclosed tool manual explains all the tools and how to perform basic operations in a step-by-step format.

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May New Release - Essential Woodcarving Techniques

Title: Essential Woodcarving Techniques

             

Author/s:  Dick Onians

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781861080424

Format:  Paperback, 188 pages

Dimensions: 276mm x 210mm

Publisher: Guild of Master 

Craftsman Publications

Aust. Release Date:  May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

A teacher of modern and traditional methods of woodcarving for nearly 30 years, Dick Onians passes on to aspiring carvers his vast knowledge and experience of the subject in this clear and beautifully illustrated volume. The book, intended as a basic course, covers the essentials of traditional and classical carving, with technical advice supported with historical information and encouragement to try out new skills. It is a superb, comprehensive introduction to the craft.

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May New Release - Carpentry Complete

Title: Carpentry Complete

             

Subtitle: Expert Advice from Start to Finish

                

Author/s:  Andy Engel

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781600851469

Format:  Paperback, 272 pages

Dimensions: 276mm x 234mm

Publisher: Taunton Press

Aust. Release Date:  May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

This is the nuts and bolts of carpentry all in one handy volume. Carpenter and author Andy Engel provides homeowners with a comprehensive and easy-to-use reference covering all home carpentry projects from the most basic to the most advanced. Full of authoritative and reliable information, Carpentry Complete is designed to help any homeowner or DIYer tackle projects with confidence. Organised so that information can be accessed quickly, this highly visual book makes it easy for readers to find the step-by-step advice they're looking for. 

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April New Release - Wood Identification & Use

Title: Wood Identification & Use

             

Subtitle: Compact Edition

                

Author/s:  Terry Porter

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781861088550

Format:  Paperback, 288 pages

Dimensions: 200mm x 150mm

Publisher: GMC

Aust. Release Date:  April 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

More than 200 timber species are described in this lavishly illustrated, compact edition of Terry Porter’s best-selling book. Each one has photographs and reliable data on working properties, seasoning requirements, typical uses and safety considerations. A further 200 species are listed in brief. Aimed squarely at the individual or small-scale user, whether professional or amateur, this book includes woods used in cabinetmaking, joinery, carpentry, turning and carving.

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April New Release - Best Workbenches

Title: Best Workbenches

             

Subtitle: Fine Woodworking

                

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781600853890

Format:  Paperback, 176 pages

Dimensions: 276mm x 216mm

Publisher: Taunton Press

Aust. Release Date:  April 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Every woodworker needs a bench to hold and support work, for everything from stock preparation to finishing. Whether you need a simple workstation, want a sturdy bench that will last for decades, or are looking to enhance an existing or ready-made bench, Best Workbenches offers the best projects and designs, ranging from traditional to special-purpose workbenches and those sporting the latest innovations and hardware. You’ll also find a host of tips and jigs that will expand your workbench’s capability.

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April New Release - Segmented Turning

Title: Segmented Turning

             

Subtitle: A Practical Guide

                

Author/s:  Dennis Keeling

RRP: $34.99

ISBN: 9781861088314

Format:  Paperback, 184 pages

Dimensions: 276mm x 210mm

Publisher: GMC

Aust. Release Date:  April 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Segmented turning is an intricate process that requires precise woodworking, design and turning skills. For new and seasoned turners, this highly visual guide from acclaimed woodturner Dennis Keeling takes them step-by-step through all the basic techniques requires for closed segmented, open segmented and ornamental segmented turning. This well-organised and easy-to-access instructional book features 10 great projects, including an open-segment flower vase, a gherkin lamp stand and skeleton candlesticks. A gallery of designs from turners around the world makes it an inspirational, must-have book for turners of all skill levels.

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April New Release - The Pen Turner's Bible

Title: Pen Turner’s Bible

             

Subtitle: The Art of Creating 

 Custom Pens

                

Author/s:  Richard Kleinhenz

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9780941936613

Format:  Paperback, 136 pages

Dimensions: 280mm x 215mm

Publisher: Linden Publishing

Aust. Release Date:  April 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Featuring more than 25 pen projects and using the latest hardware kits on the market, this helpful how-to journeys from carving basic implements to creating complex fountain pens. Beginning with a simple yet very elegant ballpoint, the steps in its creation are explained in detail while subsequent chapters and projects add additional complexity and techniques. The author's original designs for many unique tools are also included, discussing spiralling jigs in both the past and present and demonstrating their ability to produce the popular rope design as well as straight fluted or faceted pens. With tutorials on both wood and metal lathes, this guide goes beyond step-by-step processes, encouraging wood turners to use their imaginations and adopt this classic art as their own.

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April New Release - Building Small Cabinets

Title: Building Small Cabinets

             

Author/s:  Doug Stowe

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781600853470

Format:  Paperback, 176 pages

Dimensions: 276mm x 216mm

Publisher: Taunton Press

Aust. Release Date:  April 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

A thoughtfully designed cabinet, built of carefully selected materials, transcends its utilitarian storage role into functional art. The eight wonderful small cabinets in this book will inspire novice and intermediate woodworkers to create a project that showcases not only their treasures, but also their talent. Detailed instructions along with 300 colour photos and 30 drawings will help readers hone their cabinetmaking abilities, while design suggestions encourage them to use their own creativity and craftsmanship to customise the projects and make them their own.

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April New Release - Woodworker's Studio Handbook

Title: Woodworker’s Studio Handbook

             

Subtitle: Traditional and Contemporary 

Techniques for the Home Woodworking Shop

Author/s:  Jim Whitman

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781592537587

Format:  Paperback, 176 pages

Dimensions: 262mm x 211mm

Publisher: Quarry Books

Aust. Release Date:  April 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Celebrate the joys of working with wood in your own home studio or wood shop. The Woodworker's Studio Handbook is a comprehensive guide to the artistry, design and skills all woodworkers need to propel their hobby to the next level. Master woodworker Jim Whitman walks you through planning your work space, helps you select tools and the right wood for the right projects and gets you comfortable with your tools so you feel at ease in the studio and ready to experiment...all with gentle instruction and reassuring humour. His 20 teaching projects make you feel like a seasoned craftsman from step one, regardless of your experience level.

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March New Release - Crafting Wooden lamps

Title: Crafting Wooden Lamps

             

Subtitle: 25 Brilliant Weekend Projects

                

Author/s: Ken Burton

RRP: $25.99

ISBN: 9781440309328

Format:  Paperback, 176 pages

Dimensions: 27.9cm x 21.6cm

Publisher: Betterway Books

Aust. Release Date:  March 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Choosing the right lamps for a home can be tough - and expensive. Why go through all that hassle when making the perfect lamp from scratch can be so simple? Crafting Wooden Lamps has plans for 25 great lamps and lighting projects that will brighten any room. The designs range from traditional to contemporary, and laidback to funky. Where appropriate, design variations show how to customise each project to fit an individual sense of style. Advice and tips for every aspect - from building the base to building the shade to hooking things up safely - Crafting Wooden Lamps means forever abandoning the dreaded quest for the perfect lamp.

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