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Shop Drawings for Craftsman Interiors: Cabinets, Moldings & Built-Ins for Every Room in the Home (Shop ... 5 reviews
Robert W. Lang
Fox Chapel Publishing, 2003
Very detailed book.
This book contains very good drawings of various craftsman details. Everything from front doors to various builtins. The author shows the historic details and how to recreate them with modern construction methods and materials. There are no color photos, but none are need for the type of book it is. I would love to have this author release a book on Craftsman Exteriors!!!!
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The Complete Kitchen Cabinetmaker: Shop Drawings and Professional Methods for Designing and Constructing ...4 reviews
Robert W. Lang
Fox Chapel Publishing, 2006
An outstanding book
I have years of experience in residential carpentry and furnituremaking, and I've installed dozens of kitchens, but I had never actually made a set of kitchen cabinets. We are renovating our house, and replacing our cheap cabinets is one of the items on the list. I spent hours at my local Barnes and Noble and Borders stores looking for a comprehensive book that focuses exclusively on kitchen ...
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The Little Book of Whittling: Passing Time on the Trail, on the Porch, and Under the Stars12 reviews
Chris Lubkemann
Fox Chapel Publishing, 2005
Good beginners guide
I went to a local wood hobby shop and looked at several carving/whittling books. This one looked good so I bought it on ebay and saved some $s.
I'm a total novice, so this book was perfect. Full of photographs that explain every step. No previous experience necessary. Tip: I've managed to cut myself a few times so I'm wearing gloves until my technique improves. A very relaxing pastime. ...
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Great Book of Celtic Patterns: The Ultimate Design Sourcebook for Artists and Crafters 7 reviews
Lora S. Irish
Fox Chapel Publishing, 2007
The defintative sourcebook!!!
Superbly written. Stunning array of patterns and descriptions. A must have for your craft source library.
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Great Book of Dragon Patterns: The Ultimate Design Sourcebook for Artists and Craftspeople17 reviews
Lora S. Irish
Fox Chapel Publishing, 2004
Great Book of Dragon Patterns
This is my favorite addition to my reference Library. It has great dragon patterns from whimsical to fierce looking dragons. Wonderful material to inspire any artist no matter what their mediums.
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Scroll Saw Workbook: Learn to Use Your Scroll Saw in 25 Skill-Building Chapters15 reviews
John A. Nelson
Fox Chapel Publishing, 2003
Nice book
Good book for the money. If you are new to the scroll saw this book is just what you will need to get started.
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Pyrography Workbook: A Complete Guide to the Art of Woodburning17 reviews
Sue Walters
Fox Chapel Publishing, 2005
THE must for woodburners!
A complete and detailed book, with a lot of necessary technical info and tutoring for beginners and advanced. Nice touch are the beautifull step by step examples you can make at the end of the book. If you plan to buy only one book on pyrography, this is it!
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Illustrated Cabinetmaking: How to Design and Construct Furniture That Works 13 reviews
Bill Hylton
Fox Chapel Publishing, 2008
Excellent resource book for advanced hobbyist woodworker
Definitely NOT for the beginning woodworker. This book does not give measured drawings or instructions on how to make pieces of furniture. It has a section which gives drawings of a large number of woodworking joints, BUT does not discuss how to make them. This part of the book has been done in many other books along with "how to" information. Thus, this part of the book could have been ...
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Learn to Turn: A Beginner's Guide to Woodturning from Start to Finish7 reviews
Barry Gross
Fox Chapel Publishing, 2005
An excellent and complete beginner's turning guide
This book is an excellent reference for the new woodturner. It makes no assumptions, and starts from the VERY beginning, so some may skip some of the beginning sections. However, the book is organized to guide you through the process, and includes projects to use your newly found skills. The book reads very well, and will give you the fundamental knowledge you need to get started. It's also ...
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New Masters of Woodturning: Expanding the Boundaries of Wood Art4 reviews
Kevin Wallace, Terry Martin
Fox Chapel Publishing, 2008
The title says it all
While the choice of what artists to include in this book might be somewhat arbitrary, the authors have done an excellent job of presenting examples of the cutting edge of woodturning and sculpting. Excellent photos of the artist's work and frequent examples of how they work serve to make this book of great interest to turners and non-turners alike.
An excellent coffee table book at a very ...
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Great Book of Tattoo Designs: More than 500 Body Art Designs 3 reviews
Lora S. Irish
Fox Chapel Publishing, 2007
Good source of design ideas
Lora S. Irish is a talented artist and this plain book is a nice step-stone for designers and other artists to glean ideas, and not just for tattoos. As a matter of fact, I don't really think the designs in the book are very contemporary as far as body-art designs go today. While not the most complicated set of designs, she shows very well how to increase their complexity and interest. Her ...
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The Pen Turner's Workbook: Making Pens from Simple to Stunning12 reviews
Barry Gross
Fox Chapel Publishing, 2006
Excelent book to start doing pens
I recently bought this book. I has good examples that cover from the easiest pens to more complex ones (segmented for example). It's really good in showing step by step pictures on how to turn and finish pens. I covers all of the materials available in the market and it provides instructions for one finishing technique that seems to be reliable. It does not cover CA finishing, which is a ...
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Shop Drawings for Greene & Greene Furniture: 23 American Arts and Crafts Masterpieces 6 reviews
Robert W. Lang
Fox Chapel Publishing, 2006
Shop drawings book review
This book is a welcome add to the many showing the arts & crafts furniture designs. The text and drawings are first rate and guide you through the design process. The author certainly has done a complete investigation to put together this fine review of the many arts & crafts furniture era.
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Woodworker's Guide to Veneering & Inlay: Techniques, Projects & Expert Advice for Fine Furniture2 reviews
Jonathan Benson
Fox Chapel Publishing, 2008
Comprehensive source for understanding veneering
Jonathan Benson has compiled an impressive guide to veneering, useful to both novices and the seasoned woodworker. The generous use of photographs make each chapter easy to understand, especially in the more complex areas of veneer matching and problem solving. An important addition to any woodworker's library.
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Ellsworth on Woodturning: How a Master Creates Bowls, Pots, and Vessels
David Ellsworth
Fox Chapel Publishing, 2008
Using this first-ever book from an esteemed artist, woodworkers will learn how to replicate Ellsworth's turning techniques in their home workshops by following clear, easy-to-understand instructions from the "grandfather" of the contemporary wood-art movement. Featuring step-by-step directions for three projects—a hollow bowl, a natural-edge vessel, and a pot—this guide reveals how to correctly position the body so as to increase ...
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Essential Guide to the Steel Square: Facts, Short-Cuts, and Problem-Solving Secrets for Carpenters, ...2 reviews
Ken Horner
Fox Chapel Publishing, 2007
A great resource . . . an ever better read
Over the years, when I have looked at a "framing square", I have been put in mind of going to the beach and seeing a guy wearing a tiny, lime green Speedo. The connection may not seem apparent at first, but as to the inadequately clothed male, I shake my head and think, "There are 11 men in America who might qualify to look right in that miniscule patch of lycra or spandex . . . . unfortunately, ...
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The New Complete Guide to the Band Saw: Everything You Need to Know About the Most Important Saw in the Shop3 reviews
Mark Duginske
Fox Chapel Publishing, 2007
Bandsaw Guide Book
This is a must have book for anyone who uses a bandsaw. If you ever had a problem with your saw this book will help fix it!
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Wood Spirits and Green Men: A Design Sourcebook for Woodcarvers and Other Artists6 reviews
Lora S. Irish, Chris Pye, ...
Fox Chapel Publishing, 2005
A great resource
I wanted to carve some wood spirits for walking sticks. I had some 1.25 inch dowels to practice with. I checked this book out of the local library, and was able to carve a decent wood spirit on my first try. The "practice" wood spirits ended up looking good enough to finsish and keep for display, even though I had never carved anything before. So if you are a new carver, or even an experienced ...
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Wildlife Designs: Original Patterns for Your Favorite Craft10 reviews
Sue Walters
Fox Chapel Publishing, 2006
One of the best instruction books out there
Sue Walters has done a wonderful job sharing her love and talent for pyrography. She has taken detail in technique for both the beginning woodburner and the advanced.
I would recommend this to the beginner and advanced pyrographer.
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Shop Drawings for Craftsman Furniture: 27 Stickley Designs for Every Room in the Home (Shop Drawings series)7 reviews
Robert W. Lang
Fox Chapel Publishing, 2001
"Shop Drawings" useful and fun
Ever since building our first piece of "Stickley" style furniture I've been looking for a book with more ideas. This one certainly filled the bill. Given the time, I could outfit my whole house with these attractive pieces! Mr. Lang's style helped make it an enjoyable read while his hints and advice came in useful from the start. An added benefit was the facinating history of the Stickley ...
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