Woodworking 101 for Women

Woodworking 101 for Women
Author: Marilyn MacEwen
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2006
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781579906085

Nearly half of all new woodworkers are female--but few guides focus especially on their needs. Here’s one that does. Written by professional woodworker Marilyn MacEwen, it gives women the skills and confidence to enter this traditionally masculine preserve, from mastering complex techniques to handling advanced projects. In detail, MacEwen covers wood types and their characteristics, shows how to set up an efficient workshop, discusses and demystifies tools, explains how to read woodworking plans, and offers 16 practical and great-looking items to make, including a bed, chair, CD cabinet, and dining room table. Plus, there are invaluable tips on the ergonomics of working with wood with a woman’s physique, and how to deal with the macho culture of the lumberyard.

The Big Book of Weekend Woodworking

The Big Book of Weekend Woodworking
Author: John A. Nelson
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 452
Release: 2005
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781579906009

Fast and easy woodworking projects, from toys to furniture, folk art to garden items.

Great Book of Woodworking Projects

Great Book of Woodworking Projects
Author: Randy Johnson
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 888
Release: 2014-07-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607651297

Shop tested expert advice for woodworkers on how to build 50 attractive and functional woodworking projects for all areas of the house from storage for the kitchen and the outdoors, to furniture and heirlooms. An ideal resource for woodworkers looking for a new project or wanting to spruce up their home, this book has plans for projects that can take a few hours, or up to a weekend to complete.

Carpentry for Beginners

Carpentry for Beginners
Author: Various
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2013-05-31
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1473390958

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to carpentry, with information on tools and equipment, common problems, useful tips, proper techniques, quality control, and many other related aspects. Written in clear, plain language and full of useful hints, this volume is ideal for the novice woodworker, and would make for a great addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: “To The Home Carpenter”, “What to Make”, “Beginning Carpentry”, “Gauging and Marketing”, “Saws and Sawing”, “Planes and Planing”, “Chisels and Chiselling”, “Boring and Boring Hints”, “The Spokehave and Its Use”, “Filing and Glass-Papering”, “The Screw and the Screwdriver”, etc. Many vintage books like this are becoming increasingly hard-to-come-by and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality addition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on carpentry.

Woodworking Basics

Woodworking Basics
Author: Peter Korn
Publisher: Taunton
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003
Genre: Woodwork
ISBN: 9781561586202

Presents an introduction to woodworking, covering wood, joinery, woodworking machines, and hand tools, and including illustrated, step-by-step instructions for five projects.

How to Design and Build Your Ideal Woodshop

How to Design and Build Your Ideal Woodshop
Author: Bill Stankus
Publisher: Popular Woodworking Books
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2001-11-15
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 9781558705876

Turn your vision of the perfect woodshop into reality! Picture your ideal woodshop: tools neatly stored within the reach, plenty of space for lumber and materials, ample ventilation, lighting and electrical outlets. Everything you need, exactly the way you want it. Whether your woodshop is in the garage, basement, outbuilding, attic or even a closet, you can make the most of your space and bring your ideal woodshop to life. The invaluable advice, layouts and planning tips inside show you how. From space management and tool setup to noise reduction and dust control, Bill Stankus covers every subject in detail. He takes a logical approach to woodshop organization, showing you dozens of ways to achieve optimum efficiency for less time and money. In this completely revised edition, you'll learn how to: Plan your ideal woodshop--everything from lumber storage and ventilation to dust collection and lighting Avoid potential mistakes and injuries with safety-first checklists Make your woodshop environment comfortable and cozy Maximize space with ideas for building mobile storage units and workstations Create useful storage space and the perfect workbench Customize your woodshop, while considering layout and budget issues Seven examples of actual "ideal" workshops, with insights and ideas from the woodworkers who designed them, help illustrate every guideline and tip. You can begin transforming the space you've got into the shop you dream about--quickly, practically and effectively.

Craft Wisdom & Know-How

Craft Wisdom & Know-How
Author: Editors of Lark Books
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
Total Pages: 464
Release: 2013-09-19
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1603762701

Packed with advice, tips, how-tos, and patterns for DIY crafts or crafting with kids, Craft Wisdom & Know-Howis a must-have home reference for both aspiring and experienced crafters alike. Covering dozens of the most popular projects in one complete, all-encompassing guide, this book is organized by type of craft, and also illustrated with line drawings and photos throughout. There is invaluable information about numerous crafting topics, including: Sewing Knitting and Other Needlework Paper Crafts and Bookmaking Glasswork Jewelry Making Pottery and Clay Mosaics Candle-making and Decorating Woodworking and Furniture Making, plus so much more. Each chapter covers a specific craft, with step-by-step directions and projects for crafters of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Hundreds of projects are included, such as Super Sock Monkeys, Crocheted Hats, Etched Glass, One-Afternoon Skirts, and Beading Vintage-Style Jewelry, among so many more. This book is also a part of the Know-How series which includes other titles such as: Country Wisdom & Know-How Woodworking Wisdom & Know-How Garden Wisdom & Know-How Natural Healing Wisdom & Know-How

Sculpting the Female Face and Figure in Wood

Sculpting the Female Face and Figure in Wood
Author: Ian Norbury
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781565237421

The female face and the female figure have been drawn, sculpted, carved, and painted by artists and craftsman from around the world for centuries. In this book, author and teacher Norbury offers his expertise to help carvers with presenting the female face and figure in wood.

Woodworking with Hand Tools

Woodworking with Hand Tools
Author: Editors of Fine Woodworking
Publisher: Taunton Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018
Genre: Woodwork
ISBN: 9781631869396

For woodworkers, hand tools put the emphasis on the process of woodworking rather than the result. Yet hand tools also are essential to the highest level of craftsmanship, bringing a refinement to work that machines alone cannot produce. Whether using hand tools alone as a source of pleasure, quality, or efficiency, or in combination with machines, woodworker can trust the information in Woodworking with Hand Tools, a collection of 35 articles from the experts at Fine Woodworking magazine. In Woodworking with Hand Tools, expert craftsmen explain how they choose, sharpen, and use every kind of hand tool. There's advice on tool maintenance, techniques for getting the most from the tools, and projects made using hand tools. With clear photographs, drawings, and step-by-step instructions, Woodworking with Hand Tools will be a useful and necessary resource for anyone who works wood.