Books

One-Board Woodworking Projects
by Andy Standing

Scraps to some…treasures to those who can see the potential! One-Board Woodworking Projects is a clearly illustrated, practical guide to building fabulously functional household projects from a single plank of wood. Accomplished woodworker and author Andy Standing demonstrates 20 varied projects for the home, office, or garden—including stylish bookends, a personalized laptop tray, a beautiful toy rocking chair, an elegant wine rack, a much-needed knife block, and even functional closet shelving that costs people hundreds of dollars. And while teaching woodworking enthusiasts the best techniques to put their routers, biscuit jointers, and other tools to good use, One-Board Woodworking Projects also covers the latest information on health and safety.

Celtic Woodcraft
by Glenda Bennett

Authentic Projects for Woodworkers

Use your regular hand or power tools to fashion a Celt-inspired Mirrored Candle Sconce, Tree of Life Seed-keeper, Dragon Trinket Box, and Celtic Cross, along with a variety of picture frames, message boards, and hand mirrors. Instructions show how to transfer designs from other Celtic artbooks for your own original projects.

Step By Step Guitar Making
by Alex Willis

Making an acoustic guitar is much easier than you'd think. With this straight forward guide, some basic woodworking skills, a modest workspace, and a few special tools, you too can make an eye-catching instrument that's ready for the concert stage. The fully illustrated and easy-to follow instructions take you through the whole procedure with full-size plans.

Handmade Music Factory
by Mike Orr

It doesn't require a lot of money or an expertise in woodworking and electronics, all it takes is a little creativity. In Handmade Music Factory, handyman Mike Orr guides you through the construction of eight of the most unique and imaginative instruments found anywhere - from a one-string guitar made from a soup can, to a hubcap banjo, and a stand-up lap steel guitar made from a vintage ironing board.

There are also directions for an amp that can be assembled using inexpensive parts from the local electronics store. There's no shortage of inspiration to draw upon in creating an arsenal of instruments that look good, sound great, and deliver some foot stompin' fun!

Getting the Most from your Wood-Buying Bucks

The Essential Wood Guide for Every Home Workshop

Find, cut, and dry your own lumber. This essential guide will save you money and expand your knowledge of wood. For the woodworker who wants to purchase wood wisely and save money by finding, cutting, and drying it on their own, this guide from the experts at American Woodworker is a must. Along with learning the most economical way to buy and process lumber, there are a number of how-to's in this book, including:

• Interpreting rough lumber
• Working with defects
• Deciding which grade is most economical for the project
• Re-sawing thick wood
• Storing lumber
• Using boards that are not perfect

With expert advice, detailed drawings, and step-by-step photographs, this is a skill-expanding and money-saving book that every woodworker needs.

Building Fireplace Mantels
by Mario Rodriguez

Distinctive Projects for Any Style Home

The attractive and distinctive fireplace mantels in this book will inspire homeowners to undertake one of the most popular renovation projects in the home. Step-by-step instructions, cutlists and excellent process photography and illustrations will make this book appeal to woodworkers with varying degrees of expertise.

Rust and Patina Style Book
by Suzanne McNeill
with contributions by Cheryl and Megan Darrow

Create breathtaking art that shines with the nostalgia of antiqued metal. Metal paints and patina solution allow you to achieve overnight what nature took decades to accomplish. This book shows you how to transform almost any object or material with the "industrial chic" look of distressed metal.

Use metal paint to transform almost anything with the amazing look of distressedmetal:

• Scrapbboks, journals, invitations and greeting cards
• Necklaces, bracelets, medallions, ornaments, and beads
• Silk scarves, tote bags, aprons, and shoes
• Home decor, alls, frames, clocks, and ceramics
• Dolls, gourds, bottles, statues, and found objects
• These are just a few suggestions and of 1000's

In This Book:

• Basic techniques Metallic Paints and Glazes
• Basic techniques Reactive Metal Paints
• Creative Texture
• 49 Projects with images

Fine Woodworking on Bending Wood

Learn Basic Wood-Bending Methods

Wood is usually considered a stiff, unyielding material, but over the centuries, woodworkers have found some ingenious ways to bend wood to make what they wanted -- items as diverse as a delicate violin, a flexible pair of skis, and a graceful, comfortable chair.

In this collection of 35 articles from Fine Woodworking magazine's classic black-and-white era, craftsmen explain basic wood-bending methods and how they've put them to use in their shops. You'll also learn how you can make the tools and acquire the skills you need for successful bending in your own projects.

Wood Bending Handbook
by W. C. Stevens, Norman Turner

Unlock the Secrets of Curving Wood

Guitars, furniture, even canoes? bending wood adds a new dimension to what can be built in a workshop. In this timeless resource first published in 1948, woodworkers will find all the indispensable information they need: from the woods best-suited to bending to understanding fundamental hand and machine bending techniques. Also included are the key topics of moisture content, wood preparation and elasticity, steaming and other softening treatments, and working with laminates and adhesives. This is the classic for any woodworker seeking to master the craft of bending wood.

Woodworker's Guide to Bending Wood
by Jonathon Benson

Techniques, Projects, and Expert Advice for Fine Woodworking

The art of bending wood confounds most woodworkers, yet it is surprisingly easy to do with the four basic methods in this complete guide. The techniques are presented in step-by-step photo sequences that leave nothing to the imagination and show woodworkers exactly how it's done: bending green wood or twigs, bending with heat or steam, and bending panels or laminations. There are seven step-by-step projects presented, including shaker boxes, a bow for an arrow, a rustic chair, the sides of a guitar, and bent panels used for tables and pedestals. All the necessary tools and equipment are discussed with an eye to budget and practicality, making this appeal to both amateur and professionals of all skill levels.

Unique Wood Laminated Projects

Syfert provides 10 enjoyable projects that incorporate beautiful, multi-colored laminations. The projects vary from straightforward to intricate. Each is accompanied by complete step-by-step instructions and numerous photos. Included are clocks, puzzles, piggy bank, basket weave box, and more.

The Complete Dovetail
by Ian Kirby

The dovetail joint, which woodworkers rely on for making boxes and drawers, is the hallmark of fine craftsmanship. This unique and comprehensive handbook unlocks the intricacies of the classic joint. Woodworkers will learn exactly how to design and lay out all forms of the dovetail, and how to saw and chisel the mating parts for a perfect fit. With detailed explanations at every step and a refreshingly contemporary approach, master craftsman Ian Kirby shows how to achieve superb results with traditional hand tools as well as modern router jigs. Variations include the through, single-lap and double-lap dovetail; the secret miter dovetail; dovetail housings; and rail-to-leg dovetails. Every serious woodworker will need to own this essential reference.

Tremendous Toy Trucks By Les Neufeld
by Les Neufeld

Simple, functionalhttp://www.ptreeusa.com.and just plain fun: that describes the 12 projects in this collection of classic wood toys. The projects featured here include dump trucks, a tow truck, a flatbed, a semi, a cement truck, logging truckshttp://www.ptreeusa.com.you name it. There's a project for every woodworker -- and hours of imaginative play for the lucky kids who will get the trucks once they're made. -- Designs are varied and durable enough for kids who play hard. -- Includes more than 300 photos and illustrations. -- Projects have working parts -- from winches to rolling wheels.

The Handmade Skateboard

The Handmade Skateboard is the definitive book on building custom skate decks of all shapes and sizes, from the high-performance street deck to the classic longboard to a vintage pinstripe cruiser that will turn heads everywhere you go. When you make your own skateboard from scratch you have the opportunity to create something that is perfectly tailored to you: a deck that matches your height, your weight, your center of balance, your skill level and your intended use. More importantly, making your own skate deck allows you to design a perfect deck to fit your personal style, making a statement about who you are. There’s nothing wrong with choosing off-the-shelf and mass produced, but who doesn’t prefer to stand out? Be different. Be one of a kind. That’s what you get with a custom handmade skateboard. Whether you’re an accomplished woodworker or an absolute beginner, The Handmade Skateboard guides you step-by-step through building five skateboard designs — from a simple “Hack Board” built in a few spare hours to a high-performance street deck pressed from seven layers of high-quality Maple veneers. A design guide covers everything you need to know about sizing and shaping your deck and choosing the right trucks and hardware. And detailed photos, illustrations and clear written instruction throughout provide all the information and motivation you need to make your own skateboard from scratch.

Jay Shafer's DIY Book of Backyard Sheds & Tiny Houses
by Jay Shafer

Buildings from internationally recognized small living expert Jay Shafer have been featured on CNN, Oprah, Fine Homebuilding, and This Old House. Ranging in size from 100 to 120 square feet, these tiny backyard buildings can be used as guest cottages, art or writing studios, home offices, craft workshops, vacation retreats, or full-time residences. This book is filled with photos, elevation drawings, and door/window schedules for constructing 6 of the handsome little buildings, plus an extensive how-to set of instructions that can be applied to any backyard building project. This revised edition of Tumbleweed DIY Book of Backyard Sheds and Tiny Houses contains many new photos of buildings designed by Jay Shafer.