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Architectural Carving : Techniques for Power & Hand Tools
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Mike Burton
Sterling Pub. Co., 2002
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Burton offers a section on tool use and a wealth of traditional and innovative information. The techniques in this title could be used by most woodcarvers, not just those interested in architectural carving.
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Dictionary of Furniture
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Charles Boyce
Checkmark Books, 2001
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More than 2,000 entries detail the latest research and developments in the study of furniture, including specifics in furniture styles, design, and materials; details of construction; esthetic terminology; architectural style; and cultural significance. A buying guide and a directory of places of interest to furniture aficionados are provided.
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Finishes & Finishing Techniques : Professional Secrets for Simple & Beautiful Finishes from Fine Woodworking
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Taunton Press
1999
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This book takes the magic and guesswork out of finishing by collecting the best recent material by woodworking experts who show how to get a great looking finish every time.
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Lyle Price Guide to American Furniture
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Tony Curtis
Berkley Publishing Group, 1998
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From Chippendale to Stickley, this comprehensive guide to the vast, varied, and popular world of American furniture includes more than 3,000 illustrated examples.
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The Furniture Guys Book
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Joe L'Erario
William Morrow and Company, 1999
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The funny, zany, furniture-juggling, how-to duo presents readers with ten projects, complete with step-by-step guidance on stripping, staining, varnishing, upholstering, basic repairs and troubleshooting touchups such as stain and scratch removal.
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The New Wood Finishing Book
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Michael M. Dresdner
Taunton Press, 1999.
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The author demystifies the art and science of finishing with clear information, including coverage of spray finishing and the new generation of water-based finishes. Insightful Q&As provide answers to the most common finishing questions.
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Turning Wood into Art : The Jane & Arthur Mason Collection
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Suzanne Ramljak
Harry N. Abrams, Inc., in association with The Mint Museum of Craft + Design, 2000
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Catalog of an exhibition that opens in June 2000 at the Mint Museum of Craft + Design, Charlotte, N.C.
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Turning Wood with Richard Raffan
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Richard Raffan
Taunton Press : Distributed by Publishers Group West, 2001.
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This revised edition includes new techniques, up-to-date information on tools, and all the basics -- from the lathe to the techniques necessary to get started.
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Understanding Wood : A Craftsman's Guide to Wood Technology
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R. Bruce Hoadley
Taunton Press ; Publishers Group West, 2000
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In this reference for woodworkers, the author explains from how trees grow to getting a sharp edge. Includes examples of problems and their solutions to help woodworkers through their own projects.
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Wood : The World of Woodwork and Carving
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Bryan Sentance
Thames & Hudson, 2003
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A look at wood, its uses, and designs, from prehistoric times to the multitude of purposes it serves today, also reviews the different types of wood, forms of carving, decorative techniques, construction, tools, and techniques.
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Woodworker's Guide to Wood : Softwoods, Hardwoods, Plywoods, Composites, Veneers
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Rick Peters
Sterling Publishing Co., 2000
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A directory of over 60 types of wood includes close-up photos of each, displaying grain, color, and texture. Color charts lay out the projects that a variety of wood is suited for, its density and strength, how it stands up to various machines, and more.
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Dream Carver
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Diana Cohn
Chronicle Books, 2002
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In this story, inspired by the real life of Oaxacan woodcarver Manuel Jimenez, a young boy dreams of colorful, exotic animals that he will one day carve in wood.
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Interior Wood Refinishing
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Curt Burbick & Avian Rogers
Do It Yourself, Inc., 1984
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Based on an episode of the PBS series, "The Do It Yourself Show". (VHS)
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Wood Finishing with Frank Klausz
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Frank Klausz
Taunton Press, 1985
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Demonstrates how to stain, oil, varnish, laquer and French-polish your own work and how to refinish older pieces. (VHS)
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