This comprehensive guide to woodturning covers the tools & woods used in turning the principles of design the lathe wood finishing & the techniques of turning spindles bowls & decorative works. The book also covers a selection of projects including bowls & table legs. This revised edition of the hardback will be of value & help to both new & experienced woodturners. ...

This title uses instructive diagrams & photographs to instill confidence in critiquing sources of inspiration. In this inspiring book Derek Hayes investigates the process & practice of design in woodturning. While aiming to instill confidence in appreciating criticising & selecting sources of inspiration Derek questions why we may find one turning attractive & another ugly. He looks closely at design elements sketching proportion pattern decoration & colour; with instructive diagrams & photographs that will guide the reader to a better understanding of design. Readers are encouraged to question & fine-tune this understanding & experiment with ways of applying the approaches of other designers to their own work. Each chapter starts with a photographic example of what Derek sees as good design in a medium other than woodturning. ...

Two of the countrys leading woodturners Nick Agar & David Springett have collaborated to produce this new & exciting book. Together they developed a novel approach to woodturning using thin narrow planks of wood (usually of little use to woodturners) to produce hollow twisted vessels. This turning method is described in detail & there are 14 designs each accompanied by fully illustrated step-by-step instructions plus an inspirational gallery. Nick Agar also describes how he uses his highly original decorative methods & artistic skills to complete the finished vessels. This is a fresh & exciting approach to woodturning that creates modern dynamic pieces. ...

This is a step-by-step photographic guide. Whether you want to build your own bed or put a bookshelf together find out how to tackle your chosen woodwork task with complete confidence using this step-by-step guide. Learn how to master the key woodwork techniques from simple skills to intricate carving following clear instructions & photographs. Find out how to use hand power & machine tools & discover the strengths of over 100 different woods. Packed with inspirational & practical craft projects that are easy-to-follow this is the only book to give you a complete illustrated woodworking course. It is perfect for enthusiasts who want to develop their skills & ideal for the beginner intermediate & advanced woodworkers alike. ...

Wally Wood is one of the most celebrated comic artists of all time. His legendary career runs from the glory days of EC Comics extraordinary line of science fiction titles to the brilliantly subversive Mad Comics" (and later Magazine). He produced extraordinary illustrations for magazines like " Galaxy" after EC folded & worked on the some of the most fondly remembered stories published by Marvel Comics in the mid 1960s. He also co-created the T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents & was a pioneer in self-publishing. This massive tome is the American edition of a museum catalogue that accompanied a gigantic career retrospective on display in De Palma Spain in 2010 the largest such exhibit ever devoted to this incredible artist. It is presented simultaneously in two languages English & Spanish." ...

Getting joints right is essential to mastering good woodworking skills & skilfully made joints are often seen as the hallmark of quality woodcraft. The Woodworkers Joint Book" is indispensable for all woodworkers whether novices or more experienced. Clear step-by-step instructions are clearly illustrated to guide you through the techniques for making the right joint for every job. All the basic joints in every joint family are featured: mortise & tenon dovetails miters & more & their variations. A coloured bar along the edge of each page featured tips & trade secrets to give your work the expert touch." ...

Still the undisputed champion of router how-to books all that & more is covered in this expanded thoroughly revised & updated edition. Hundreds of large clear photos & drawings
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The next Hunger Games". (The Sunday Times). " Well written tense & immensely satisfying Wool will be considered a classic for many years in the future". (Wired). " Thrilling thought-provoking & memorable.. .one of dystopian fiction's masterpieces alongside the likes of 1984 & Brave New World". (Daily Express). " Howey's Wool is an epic feat of imagination. You will live in this world". (Justin Cronin). " Wool is frightening fascinating & addictive. In one word terrific". (Kathy Reichs). In a ruined & hostile landscape in a future few have been unlucky enough to survive a community exists in a giant underground silo. Inside men & women live an enclosed life full of rules & regulations of secrets & lies. To live you must follow the rules. But some don't. These are the dangerous ones; these are the people who dare to hope & dream & who infect others with their optimism. Their punishment is simple & deadly. They are allowed outside. Jules is one of these people. She may well be the last." ...

Woolton Through Time contains 180 photographs of Woolton of which 90 are old photographs. Some printed in a sepia tone & some printed in full colour. These photographs are printed along side a contemporary full colour photograph which illustrates the same scene. The contrasting illustrations show how the area has changed & developed during the last 100 years. The photographs illustrate shops schools garages churches houses & street scenes each photograph is captioned & the book has an introduction which gives a brief overview of the history of the village. As you browse through the photographs you will notice the increase in the number of vehicles on the road shops that once sold new goods are now estate agents or charity shops. Green fields have been transformed into industrial estates houses or ring roads. ...