This work is a comprehensive source of reference, giving useful and practical information on the most readily available commercial woods. The book gives advice on the characteristics, uses and workability of 21 softwoods and 56 hardwoods. Each wood is individually photographed to show both side and end grain. In addition, a sample of each wood is shown, actual size, before and after the application of a clear finish, revealing how the wood colour changes. Choosing the right wood for specific projects involves a lot more than knowing what it looks like. Solutions to many problems are offered in this handy book, including the option of man-made boards and veneers if solid wood is inappropriate for the job. In keeping with current concern on the environment, the book includes an important guide to endangered species. The authors have made many television appearances, and have presented two BBC series of their own on furniture making and renovation. They are the authors of the "Collins Complete Woodworker's Manual" and "Collins Complete DIY Manual".

Collins Good Wood Handbook: The Woodworker's Guide to Identifying, Selecting and Using the Right Wood

Albert Jackson

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Reference

HarperCollins, Publishers

Collins Care and Repair of Furniture

This is a guide for the practical amateur with a love for furniture in the home and garden. Divided into five chapters, it gives the reader an understanding of the background to domestic furniture and how it is made, and advice on methods and materials for its care and repair. Features include: how to recognize genuine and reproduction furniture; easy-to-follow tips and techniques on how to care for and repair household furniture; step-by-step illustrations and repair sequences; coverage of a wide range of materials; and a list of suppliers for specialist materials. The authors' previous books include "Collins Complete DIY Manual" and "Collins Complete Woodworker's manual".

Engineering & Transportation

Albert; Day Jackson

Engineering

Collins

Collins Care and Repair of Antiques and Collectables

Collins Care and Repair Of Antiques and Collectables

Albert; Day David Jackson

Covers woodworking tools, materials, and techniques, including workshop organization, tool selection and maintenance, woodworking joints, and wood finishing

Wood Working for Beginners

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

HARPER/COLLINS

PLUMBING AND CENTRAL HEATING

Arts & Photography

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Architecture

This revised and updated edition has been extensively rewritten and contains new photographs and illustrations to give the book a modern contemporary feel. It also includes all the new products and techniques that have been developed since the last edition. living. This new edition should ensure that the book continues to be useful, easy-to-follow and comprehensive. Topics covered include: planning ahead, decorating, repairs and improvements, home security, damp, rot and infestation, insulation and ventilation, electricity, plumbing, working outdoors, and tools and skills.

Collins Complete DIY Manual

David Jackson Albert; Day

Home Improvement & Design

This is a complete guide to repairing and re-finishing furniture for amateur restorers and a reference for people who have either inherited or acquired old pieces of furniture in desperate need of some care and attention. The text covers all the key skills and techniques involved in buying, mending and restoring old furniture including: browsing markets and checking the condition; restoring and replacing finishes; basic wood repairs for chairs, tables and cabinets; basic upholstery; furniture finishing and preservation.

Albert Jackson and David Day

A complete step-by-step guide to buying, repairing and preserving antiques and collectables and a reference for looking after the small collectables that one might inherit, pick up at a fair or find in a second-hand shop. This book contains complete, practical advice on mending, cleaning and conserving objects made from paper, metal, ceramics, glass, wood, textiles and plastics. It includes many of the professional tricks of the trade, using readily available materials and equipment; advice on where to buy antiques and what to look for; tips from practising restorers and conservators; and recommendations for storing and using antiques safely.

A completely revised, redesigned and updated edition of the definitive woodworker's bible. Woodworker's Manual is the one book every woodworker needs. photographs and illustrations to give the book a contemporary feel, and includes all the new products and techniques developed since the last edition. and other decorative pieces. Starting with the basics -- the nature of wood, the tools required, setting up a workshop -- the book then examines in depth the principles of three-dimensional design, from inspiration to methods of construction. various skills and techniques a woodworker requires. Step-by-step illustrations demonstrate how to make every type of joint, and all the major crafts are given detailed coverage with the same step-by-step approach: bending wood, veneering and marquetry, woodcarving and finishing.Add to this a chapter on using other materials, such as metal, glass and leather, in combination with wood, plus a chapter on fixings and fittings -- and the book has everything you need to complete the job.

Collins Complete Woodworker’s Manual

Teen & Young Adult

Collins Complete DIY Manual is an international bestseller and the most comprehensive and authoritative DIY manual ever produced. This new edition has been updated with information on all the latest changes in products, techniques and regulations developed since the last edition (published 2001). This is an updated version of the long-established home improvement bible and a must-have for anyone interested in maintaining and renovating their home -- whether they're a complete novice, DIY enthusiast or professional. contents include: * planning * decorating -- completely revised with substantial new material * repairs and maintenance * home security * infestation, rot and damp * insulation and ventilation * electricity * plumbing * heating * garden projects -- inc. new section on decking * tools and techniques This new edition has been substantially rewritten and contains new photographs and illustrations, covering all the latest products, techniques and regulations, including a completely revised chapter on decorating and a new section on garden decking -- proving that the Collins Complete DIY Manual continues to be the most in-depth, up-to-date and user-friendly DIY book on the market.

Collins Complete Diy Manual

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Collins Good Wood Handbook: The Woodworker's Guide to Identifying, Selecting and Using the Right Wood

Collins Care and Repair of Furniture

Collins Care and Repair Of Antiques and Collectables

Wood Working for Beginners

PLUMBING AND CENTRAL HEATING

Collins Complete DIY Manual

Collins Care and Repair of Furniture

Collins Care and Repair of Antiques and Collectables

Collins Complete Woodworker’s Manual

Collins Complete Diy Manual