A thoroughly practical approach to the art of figure carving. It takes the form of a progressively structured course of 12 projects, starting with simplified and familiar forms, progressing to complex and technically sophisticated pieces.

Techniques of creative woodcarving

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

NORBURY, Ian

Crafts & Hobbies

Stobart Davies

A practical and comprehensive, step-by-step guide to designing and creating a range of original furniture for children. It is aimed at home woodworkers of all skill levels and includes advice on tools, materials, basic construction techniques, decoration and safety.

The Art and Craft of Making Children's Furniture : A Practical Guide With Step-By-Step Instructions

Engineering & Transportation

Chris Simpson

Engineering

<p>A show-case of the outstanding work of today's best furniture designer-makers, with biographical information and descriptions.</p>

Furniture for the 21st century

Norbury, Betty

Accurate Router: Quick Set-Ups and Simple Jigs

Ian Kirby

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Woodturning Techniques

Mike Darlow

An indispensible resource for timber importers, architects, interior designers, and woodworkers, this guide to the woods of Africa contains details that have traditionally been difficult to obtain. Each entry contains the common trade name of the wood, its botanical name, the family name, and other local and vernacular names. Also listed are the geographical range of the tree, a physical description, and the best applications of the wood. Each entry is accompanied by a color photograph of the wood, as well as a table giving various physical properties, such as shrinkage, weight, bending strength, and compression strength.

Commercial Woods of Africa: A Descriptive Full-Colour Guide

P Phongphaew

Reference

Devoted to design principles, influences, appreciation, and application, this fully illustrated manual presents a thoroughly unique approach to becoming a professional furniture maker and designer. Examples of work suitable for both batch production and one-off commission work are discussed, as well as the tools and machinery required for a variety of working situations. Business efficiency methods are also explored, including the available professional help such as accountants and solicitors who may ease the paperwork side of running a business, in addition to the promotional aspectsexhibitions, press coverage, gallery display, and photographythat are so essential to growth. This handbook is indispensable to any self-employed craftsman, student, or woodworker looking to start a business.

Cabinet Making: The Professional Approach

Alan Peters

Science & Math

All Screwed Up: Turned Puzzles and Boxes Featuring Chased Threads

John Berkeley

Emotions in Wood: Carving the Expressive Face

Arts & Photography

Brouwers

Sculpture

Virtually every door and drawer variation that a cabinetmaker is likely to encounter is addressed and explained in full color in this comprehensive guide. Designed to provide tips for the professional woodworker as well as inspire the hobbyist, this reference focuses on basic door and drawer construction, including tips for creating tambour, frame and panel, flat panel, louver, split panel, and coopered doors. A door gallery is included, as are discussions of advanced door and drawer construction, including historical door and cabinet styles, edge banding, and working with solid wood and nonwood composite panels.

Illustrated Guide to Cabinet Doors and Drawers: Design, Detail, Construction: Design, Detail and Construction

DAVID

Getts

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