April New Release - Complete Guide to Chair Caning

Title: Complete Guide to Chair Caning

             

Subtitle: Restoring Cane, Rush, Splint,

 Wicker & Rattan Furniture

Author/s:  Jim Widess

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781454703846

Format:  Paperback, 128 pages

Dimensions: 251mm x 213mm

Publisher: Lark Books

Aust. Release Date:  April 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Jim Widess, a top authority in the field, presents a caning guide that readers will treasure for years to come. With the help of his amazingly detailed instructions and illuminating colour photographs, even novices can fix virtually any piece of cane or wicker furniture; at the same time, professionals or collectors will value the hundreds of expert, time-tested tips Widess has amassed during three decades of work. Each chapter features a colour gallery showcasing a variety of styles and techniques.

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April New Release - Working With Tile

Title: Working with Tile

           

Subtitle: Design Select Install Repair

Completely Revised & Updated

Author/s:  Tom & Lane Meehan

              

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781600853739

Format:  Paperback, 224 pages

Dimensions: 276mm x 234mm

Publisher: Taunton Press

Aust. Release Date:  April 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Times change and so has the world of tiling since the original publication of the bestselling Working with Tile in 2005. Advances in technology and research have brought new installation products and tools to the market, including waterproofing membranes, backerboards, grouts and cutting tools. Design elements have also seen a dramatic shift with the emergence of glass and stone launching a new era of creativity. DIYers will welcome this completely revised and updated edition which combines easy-to-follow installation techniques and the latest design ideas. Two all-new sections focus on grouting (which can make or break any job) and working with porcelain and glass tile (a daily challenge to tile and shower door installers and plumbers). Remodelers looking to master small-scale tile projects such as adding a backsplash or retiling a bathroom floor will refer often to the expert advice and over 370 updated photos.

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April New Release - Beginner's Guide to Growing Heirloom Vegetables

Title: Beginner’s Guide to Growing 

 Heirloom Vegetables

Subtitle: The 100 Easiest-to-Grow, 

Tastiest Vegetables for Your Garden

Author/s:  Marie Iannotti

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781604691887

Format:  Paperback, 248 pages

Dimensions: 240mm x 190mm

Publisher: Timber Press

                                                                   Aust. Release Date:  April 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Are heirloom vegetables more difficult to grow than conventional hybrids? The Beginner’s Guide to Growing Heirloom Vegetables debunks this myth by highlighting the 100 heirloom vegetables that are the easiest to grow and the tastiest to eat. Marie Iannotti makes it simple for beginning gardeners to jump on the heirloom trend by presented an edited list based on years of gardening trial and error. Growing your own has never looked, or tasted, so good.

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April New Release - Free Range Chicken Gardens

Title: Free-Range Chicken Gardens

Subtitle: How to Create a Beautiful, 

Chicken-Friendly Yard

Author/s:  Jessi Bloom

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781604692372

Format:  Paperback, 220 pages

Dimensions: 230mm x 205mm

Publisher: Timber Press

Aust. Release Date:  April 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

It’s true, you can keep chickens and have a beautiful garden too. And fresh eggs are just one of the many benefits – chickens can help your garden grow and thrive. In this essential handbook, award-winning garden designer Jessi Bloom covers everything a gardener needs to know, including chicken-keeping basics, simple garden plans to get you started, tips on attractive fencing options, the best plants (and plants to avoid) and step-by-step instructions for getting your chicken garden up and running. For anyone who wants a fabulous garden where colourful chickens happily roam, Free-Range Chicken Gardens is the guide that will bring the dream home to roost.

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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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