Covers all of the practical techniques from felling a tree & milling rough lumber to finishing. The focus is on how the unique properties of different species affect woodworking processes, including the use of finishes & adhesives, joinery, design, bending, & working highly figured material. It also

Includes:: valuable information on processing & how to store wood.

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The Maxi platform ladder is designed for intensive use & features a large cast aluminium safety platform. The 110mm deep treads help to reduce foot, muscle & joint fatigue during longer jobs, & are secured using Duraclimb spun-rung technology to provide the strongest possible mechanical connection for intensive use. ...

The lathe is a versatile workshop tool that can greatly expand your woodworking horizon. In this comprehensive guide, Ernie Conover shows how to choose the lathe that’s right for your workshop, set it up & tune & maintain it for best performance. He also explains how to use turning tools correctly & how to keep them sharp & lathe-ready. Also covers lathe construction, safety, setting up, holding work, turning tools, turning techniques, maintenance, repair, modification &

Includes:: projects.

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A comprehensive, completely up-to-date guide to one of the most versatile tools in the workshop. Organised for easy access, this book provides in-depth practical information on choosing, set up, tuning, choosing blades, & operation. Also covered are techniques, from basic to advanced, & projects to help you build on these skills. ...

Whether a professional builder or a homeowner about to embark on building work, this handy-sized book contains everything needed to ensure the work runs smoothly. Thorough, clearly explained advice & information will guide the reader through the whole process & answer any questions: from the initial visit to discuss requirements right through to commencement of work, dealing with disputes & claims, snagging issues & completion. Packed with pro tips, downloadable checklists of things to look out for & the legalities of Acts such as the Party Wall Act & the Housing Grants Construction & Regeneration Act all explained clearly & concisely, you won’t get weighed down with detail, but will be clear on your position, either as a builder/tradesman or as a client. ...

The Log Book is the ultimate guide to getting the best from your wood-burning stove. Utilising your wood burning stove to its maximum potential is an art & a science. This informative, friendly & comprehensive guide features advice from chartered forester & woodfuel expert Will Rolls. Will talks you through the theory & practice of getting the most from your stove; from finding your own fuel & preparing it, to lighting your stove & operating it cleanly. The log book also gives information about log suppliers, how to avoid smoke & ash, how to check your fuels quality & how to pick the most appropriate fuel for your fire. In this second edition we also take a look at temperature gauges, tips on cleaning your stove, heat fans, how to stack logs next to stoves, advice for single vent burners & how atmospheric conditions can affect draft. If youre keen to maximise your stoves potential then let Will & The Log Book teach you how! ...

Spending time in your garden is one of life’s great pleasures & adding hard landscaping such as paths, patios & decking will provide not only a structure to any garden design, but also the opportunity for you to enjoy your garden to the fullest. Whether you are looking to create a vibrant entertainment space or tranquil secluded spot, or simply provide easy access to important areas, a path, patio or decked area can help you realise your dreams. It can also add value to your property & is much easier to do than it may at first appear, as Paul Wagland shows. This book takes you through the entire process of creating a range of hard-landscaped areas for your garden, offering detailed advice on how to design a space to suit your needs, clear instructions on building processes & inspirational ideas on planting & furnishing the finished product. All aspects of the work are clearly illustrated by colour photographs, with step-by-step instructions on all the key building techniques. Also

Includes:: guidance on building other garden features such as ponds & walls.

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Probably more than any other tool in the shop, the custom workbench reflects the personality & experience of its maker. & for the great majority of makers, the construction of the workbench is a labor of love. In The Workbench Book, Scott Landis examines benches for all kinds of woodworking -- from a traditional Shaker bench to a mass-produced Workmate. There are benches for cabinetmakers, boatbuilders, carvers, & country chairmakers. In each case, detailed photos & illustrations show how the bench works & help guide you through the tough parts in its construction. With 19 pages of measured drawings, two chapters on vises, & a list of sources of supply, this is one of woodworkings all-time classic books. ...

The Topstore Top Shelf is an attractive, versatile & durable wall mounted steel shelving system the is fully adjustable to suit the needs & requirements of every user & application. Manufactured from epoxy powder coated steel, the Top Shelf shelving unit is built to last & looks great too. This particular kit is ideal for offices & comes complete with 4 bookends & 36 blue polystyrene plastic magazine files. The magazine files give a sleek & professional look & are great for holding paperwork, books, magazines & even small folders. These magazine files fit neatly on to the four shelves to provide ample storage space & is ideal where floor space is at a premium. ...

The Topstore Top Shelf is an attractive, versatile & durable wall mounted steel shelving system the is fully adjustable to suit the needs & requirements of every user & application. Manufactured from epoxy powder coated steel, the Top Shelf shelving unit is built to last & looks great too. This particular kit is ideal for offices & comes complete with 36 blue polystyrene plastic magazine files. The magazine files give a sleek & professional look & are great for holding paperwork, books, magazines & even small folders. These magazine files fit neatly on to the four shelves to provide ample storage space & is ideal where floor space is at a premium. ...