Puzzle Boxes: Fun and Intriguing Bandsaw Projects (Popular Woodworking) (Hardcover)

The only way to make a more popular book on making boxes is to add a puzzle. And not just any puzzle, spring loaded, hidden drawer puzzles! These band-sawn puzzle boxes have it all. The book takes two, popular small-project styles (boxes and puzzles) and combines them into some mind-blowing projects. With a small amount of instruction and some practice, the reader will be able create amazing puzzle boxes using wood that would usually be thrown away as scrap. There are 12 projects of increasing difficulty, as well as a section on how to choose the best wood and how to apply finishes.

About the Author

Jeff Vollmer made his first puzzle box in 1989. This was the beginning of Royal Woods, his own part-time business. In 1992 he made a full-time commitment to making band-sawn boxes and Royal Woods really took off. Today, Jeff and his wife, Lynn, work together making puzzle boxes and selling them at art shows and in fine galleries.

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Sculpted Band Saw Boxes: Design, Inspiration & Construction (Popular Woodworking) (Paperback)

Features step-by-step instructions for eight new designs, plus plans for another ten new designs. Includes a stunning gallery of the author’s amazing sculpted box designs. Woodworker’s love making boxes and a band saw box allows creativity that just can’t be found in other woodworking. Of the few band saw box builders today, few have shared their work with other woodworkers and none offer the sculpted artistry of Lois Ventura’s work. More than uniqueness of the type of box, Ventura’s work has a sculpted beauty to it that starts with the design and moves through the construction. Readers will learn to make their own sculpted boxes and be inspired by Ventura’s amazing designs.

About the Author

Lois Ventura has been woodworking most of her life, and is trained as an artist and photographer. Her boxes are featured in the homes of collectors the world over. She is the author of the bestseller Building Beautiful Boxes with Your Band Saw.

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Bill Hylton’s Ultimate Guide to the Router Table (Popular Woodworking) (Paperback)

The router is one of the most versatile tools in any shop, and router tables make it even more versatile by incorporating it into a stationary platform. The router table opens up a whole new world of using the router that simply can’t be done using it freehand. Ultimate Guide to the Router Table starts by giving the reader the option of building their own router table (with plans) or buying a manufactured table (with suggestions on what to look for when buying). In either case, this book gives the woodworker all the information they need to use their router table. Basic router-table knowledge is covered in the first chapter: safety issues, setup fundamentals, feed direction and workpiece control. The next chapters cover specific operations unique to the router table. The woodworker is not only how to do an operation, but why to do it in the way explained (and the pitfalls of trying to do it another way). Sidebars and tip boxes will highligh (more…)

Popular Mechanics Workshop: Jointer & Planer Fundamentals: The Complete Guide (Paperback)

It happens all the time: woodworkers proudly survey their handiwork only to discover gaps in the glue joints and between parts. The solution? This comprehensive guide. It delves into every aspect of each tool—basic anatomy, features, motor sizes, dust ports, maximum cut, and more. Check out bench-top, stationary, and portable models of each; accessories, such as push sticks and knife-sharpening jigs; and all the must-know techniques, including face and edge jointing and staggered cut planing. There are advanced procedures, too—from rabetting and tapering a post to ganged cuts and molding—as well as fixtures to make, maintenance and repair advice, and exciting projects.

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347 Woodworking Patterns: A Bound Set of Popular Woodworking Patterns (Paperback)

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Popular Woodworking (1-year) [Magazine Subscription]

POPULAR WOODWORKING has everything woodworkers need to develop their skills. Woodworking essentials from A to Z are covered. Topics include routers, lathes, joinery, table saw use, and more. Every issue includes inspiring projects that build your skills and make your shop time more rewarding. Articles about technique and finishing methods are written by professional woodworking experts. Tool reviews are based on shop tests that arm you with the knowledge you need to make smart buying decisions.

POPULAR WOODWORKING has everything woodworkers need to develop their skills. Woodworking essentials from A to Z are covered. Topics include routers, lathes, joinery, table saw use, and more. Every issue includes inspiring projects that build your skills and make your shop time more rewarding. Articles about technique and finishing methods are written by professional woodworking experts. Tool reviews are based on shop tests that arm you with the knowledge y (more…)

The Pocket Hole Drilling Jig Project Book (Popular Woodworking) (Paperback)

At long last, durable joints can be made without clamps or special fasteners. And no book exists that shows woodworkers how to use this time-saving tool to create these joints-until now. The Pocket Hole Drilling Jig Project Book gives woodworkers step-by-step instructions for using a pocket hole drilling jig to create joints in a range of stunning furniture projects, including: *Face frames *Cabinets *Tables *Shelving units *Dressers *Frame-and-panel doors *And more As with the biscuit joiner, woodworkers are learning they can’t live without this small, inexpensive piece of equipment that has revolutionized how joints are made. The Pocket Hole Drilling Jig Project Book teaches them how to make the most of their new favorite tool.

About the Author

Danny Proulx opened his own custom kitchen-remodeling shop, Rideau Cabinets, in 1989. He is the author of Build Your Own Kitchen Cabinets, Building Woodshop Workstations, Display Cases You Can B (more…)

Grove Park Inn Arts & Crafts Furniture (Popular Woodworking) (Hardcover)

The Grove Park Inn opened in 1913, at the height of the American Arts & Crafts movement and was decorated with furniture from Roycroft, one of the major commercial producers of Arts & Crafts furniture. The Inn has retained many of the original pieces and has continued to acquire a large and rare collection of original Arts & Crafts furniture. The Grove Park Inn serves as an important link in the history of the Arts & Crafts movement and is a great location to view the furniture in place. This collection is the next best thing to visiting the Grove Park to see the furniture for yourself, showcasing this rare and beautiful furniture for the first time in any book. You’ll also find never-before-published measured drawings for many of these pieces, making this a wonderful collection for history buffs and woodworkers alike.

About the Author

Bruce Johnson is the former author of the Country Living column, “Antiques Across America”, and has served as the (more…)

Beautiful Wooden Projects for Outdoor Living (Popular Woodworking) (Paperback)

Fresh Designs Any Woodworker Can Build *Capitalizes on the popular outdoor living trend *A wide variety of stunning projects, including a garden arbor, tool shed, potting bench, garden chair and more! A dream backyard isn’t complete without a few accessories, and this book gives readers a wealth of choices for “furnishing” their outdoor sanctuaries. It’s easy to build these inventive projects with complete step-by-step photos and instructions from a master carpenter. Other highlights include: *Tips, hints and ideas that make these simple-to-build projects perfect for woodworkers of all levels and DIY enthusiasts *Instructions for customizing each project to fit individual tastes and needs

About the Author

Master carpenter and cabinetmaker John Marckworth has 30 years of experience restoring old houses. He also designs and builds kitchen cabinets and furniture, and has written for Fine Woodworking magazine.

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