Woodworking Essentials

Just Some Of What You’ll Learn In Woodworking EssentialsHere’s just a little taste of what’s inside this book (which you can be reading in less than 2 minutes from now if you want)… * The basics of getting started – what you need and what you don’t before doing your first project. (page 20) * The “quickstart” woodworking 101 section – how you can catch up to speed and “talk shop” like a pro. (page 21) * The essential skills you can learn overnight… all of woodworking really comes down to 5 basic skills, and you can learn them quickly. (page 22-24) * Safety first… stories of lost fingers and eyes can scare off newcomers. Here’s how to be safe in your own shop — with some clever and unusual tips, tricks, and tactics. (page 25-35) * The 47-Piece Toolbox that will do 90% of all jobs. (page 44-54) * Woods and finishes you need to know. How to choose the right wood and finish for your project — and how to speak the lingo li (more…)

MLCS Solid Brass Router Inlay Set with Downcut Spiral Bit

This easy to use inlay kit follows a 3/16″ thick pattern template of almost any shape to produce the recess. Create precisely matched inlays by simply removing the bushing. This solid brass inlay kit will fit your Porter Cable®, Black & Decker* or any router with a manufacturer supplied adaptor for Porter Cable® bushings. Kit includes a brass bushing, brass template guide and brass retainer nut. A 1/8″ downcut solid carbide spiral bit (1/8″ Shank with 1/4″ adaptor bushing) is also included. NOTE: Bowtie Inlay Pattern is NOT included.

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Puzzles in Wood: Simple Patterns for Creating 45 Classics

Originally published in 1928, this classic reference presents more than 40 unique puzzles to challenge the woodworker’s hands and mind. Projects include bewitching cubes, caged balls, intricate banks, locked links, and perplexing burrs. Secret drawers and hidden locks will provide hours of entertainment for adults and children alike. Skills such as squaring stock, mortising, and mitering are developed through projects of various skill levels, each of which includes a detailed diagram to simplify the process of turning scrap lumber into a fun novelty puzzle.

About the Author

E. M. Wyatt is the author of Wonders in Wood and numerous other classic woodworking books.

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300 Christian and Inspirational Patterns for Scroll Saw Woodworking, 2nd Edition Revised and Expanded

Expressions of faith and love for the Lord abound in this collection of more than 300 unique scroll saw patterns for inspirational and Christian motifs. Perfect for scroll saw artists and applicable for any craft medium, these beautiful designs can be used to make wall plaques, nativity sets, holiday ornaments, gifts, jewelry, paintings, functional objects such as napkin holders, letter openers, and puzzles. The patterns included are The Last Supper, The Fish, The Lamb of God, Chi Rho, Jonah and the Whale, Daniel in the Lion’s Den, Moses Parting the Red Sea, Noah’s Ark, Praying Children, a church, and the Star of the Apostles. Also provided to crafters is the history and meaning behind the symbols as well as the traditional significance of different colors.

About the Author

Tom Zieg is a crafter whose work has appeared in Better Home and Gardens’ Wood Magazine. He lives in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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WORKSTATIONS AND TOOL STORAGE FROM FINE WOODWORKING

Woodworkers are always looking for ways to make their workshops work better for them. Dedicated workstations for tools or essentials like sharpening and assembly make woodworking more efficient. For space-challenged woodworkers, modular systems allow the benefits of a well-equipped shop in a minimum of space. This book shows how to apply the workstation approach to the shop and how to store and protect your valuable tools.

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