Planer - WoodWorking Planer 3-1/4

*Fast power smoothing and planing of soft and hard wood surfaces*Powerful double-insulated 110V/60Hz 500W/2.6A motor, 16,000 RPM no-load speed*Rabbeting guide fence, center V-groove for easy chamfer cuts; blade setting jig, holder for sharpening*Adjustable depth with dial knob, 1.0mm cut capacity; 3-1/4″ cut width*Two-blade cutter-head for 32,000 cuts per minutecomfortable handle with trigger controlDimensions: shoe plate 3″W x 6-1/2″L, guide 3″W x 3-1/2″L; length overall 11-1/2″L x 6-1/2″W x 6-1/2″H, net tool weight 4 lbs 14 oz.

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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…)

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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