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Rustic Furniture Basics DVD

Doug Stowe shows you how to turn natural and recycled materials into practical, unique furniture. As a companion to the book of the same name, this useful DVD shows you all the basic techniques you’ll need to create distinctive rustic furniture. If you’ve often admired the rustic furniture seen is an old country cabin or farmhouse, here’s your chance to start making these beautiful pieces yourself, with step-by-step advice from a seasoned pro. Run time 90 minutes. Copyright 2009 . ISBN: 978-1-60085-114-8

Doug Stowe demonstrates how to master every facet of this ancient craft

Cut mortises using a bit and brace and power drill

Make a webbed seat

Weave twigs into sturdy furniture

Make tusk tenons to build knock-down furniture

Rustic Furniture Workshop

Rustic furniture is growing in popularity these days, with good reason. It is very simple to make, doesn't require a lot of power tools, and requires a small amount of your valuable time. Dan Mack, one of the world's best-known rustic furniture craftsman, explains the materials and tools needed, and demonstrates simple joinery techniques to complete projects including a bookcase, room divider, simple tables, a bentwood chair, twig picture frame, and a ladder that becomes a chair. If you can hammer a nail, you can tackle the projects in this book. 111 pg., softcover

Tree Craft: 35 Rustic Wood Projects That Bring the Outdoors In

If a tree falls in the woods, odds are author and woodworker Chris Lubkemann will hear it and create something out of it. For years, Lubkemann has been transforming twigs, branches and fallen trees into artfully designed yet functional pieces for the home, from candle holders and coasters to coffee tables and curtain rods.

With insight into picking the right piece of wood to the basic techniques of cutting, trimming and shaping, Tree Craft takes you on a journey that is both creative and inspiring.

The five chapters in the book are divided into the areas of your home where the 35 stylish and practical projects can be used. Aimed toward those with a general appreciation of wood, while the projects don't require a large amount of carving, they are interesting in the fact that they use natural pieces of wood that can be turned into unique and useful items with some creative tweaking. Reusing Mother Nature's beauty inside your home is a great way to add warmth and rustic elegance to any décor

Make Your Own Walking Sticks, Book

Learn how to craft an elaborate cane, simple staff, or sleek walking stick with this inspiring walk through the world of walking sticks. The book is packed with valuable advice, information and step-by-step instructions. Learn what woods, hardware and tools to choose and how to perform basic construction, decorative and finishing techniques. See some stunning examples of famous canes by noted artists and wood turners, and choose from the many projects to suit every level and skill. 140 pages.

Sign Carving With Your Router DVD

Carve custom signs with just an ordinary plunge router! In this DVD, signmaker Jim Bartz gives in-depth instruction on how to design and carve custom wooden signs using a versatile freehand method that requires no lettering templates or guides. From initial design to the final details, Bartz gives helpful tips at every step of the process. Covers both relief and engraved carving methods. 44 minutes long.

In The Workshop With Charles Neil -
RE-SAWING DVD
When learning to make veneers, book-matched panels, thin lumber or if you just simply stretching your wood, the techniques used to re-sawing are a must. The tips and techniques provide in this DVD will equip you to resaw like the pros. 75 minutes. Whether you're a beginner or a professional you'll enjoy the humor and experience that Charles brings to a variety of topics. Charles' DVD's present tough woodworking information and techniques in a very logical, down to earth fashion. Charles Neil has been building handcrafted furniture for 30 years and is a juried member of the Virginia Artisan's Association. He sells his work from his shop in New Market, VA as well as a gallery in Monument, CO. In addition, Charles is an accomplished instructor and his work has appeared in several publications.

Doors and Drawers Made Easy - DVD
with Jeff Mertz

Don't let doors or drawers keep you from building furniture. WOOD magazine Design Editor Jeff Mertz walks you step-by-step through our super-easy methods for building and fitting three types of doors and drawers. Simple layout tips, hardware installation tricks, and joinery techniques guarantee professional-looking results.

On this DVD video you'll learn... how to size doors and drawers for a perfect fit - install hardware for effortless operation - simple tablesaw and router-table joinery.

Making Wood Signs - Book
Top woodworking author Patrick Spielman shows you every aspect of sign making in this thoroughly updated, essential and complete reference. The author explains which materials to choose, what tools you need and how to use them. Hundreds of color photographs illustrate techniques like hand carving, scroll sawing, sandblasting and routing. With Spellman's expert guidance, you'll learn how to make a variety of handsome projects, including novelty items such as hammer handles, home address plaques and commercial signs plus bonus material that includes alphabet, designs and ornament patterns. 240 pgs., softcover.

Fancy Knives Book

Finally instructions are given to readers who wish to learn how to create and make their own knives. With over 300 quality color photos and concise text, you will learn about materials, qualities, working styles, and decorating techniques of knives. Learn the differences of carbon and alloyed steels, steel designations, and impressive damascene decoration. You will also explore handle decorating techniques that include etching, engraving, inlay and much more. 190 Pages. Hardcover.

Build Your Own Log Furniture Book
Ten great projects you can build for fun or profit! Includes detailed instructions, photos/illustrations and cut lists. Comprehensive look at log furniture and tools of yesterday and today! Softcover book by Less Smith and Dan Swesey. 156 pages.

SketchList 3D Furniture Design Software

Design projects like the pros! Ideal for woodworkers who don't want to invest the time or money to learn complicated CAD programs, SketchList 3D makes it easy to create detailed visualizations and accurate designs, even for users without any previous computer design experience. It's simple, efficient and comprehensive — and right now you can try it for free! Click here for a FREE 14-day trial of SketchList 3D!

SketchList 3D Furniture Design Software

Understanding Wood: A Craftsman's Guide to Wood Technology, Book
Understanding Wood is widely held as a definitive reference work and the cornerstone of every woodworker's library. Understanding Wood: A Craftsman's Guide to Wood Technology, Book

How to Season and Dry Your Own Wood Book
Ideal for the independent or small scale user, these pages guide you through the complicated process of identifying, processing, seasoning and drying your own timber. Learn anatomical structures of wood, seasoning and drying requirements, potential problems and solutions, health and safety considerations and more. 192 pages. How to Season and Dry Your Own Wood Book

Woodworker's Guide to Wood, Book

This book is less an encyclopedia of wood species, and more a practical guide to working with the intrinsic variation and "knottiness" of the woodworker's chosen medium. It's chock-full of sensible advice on milling, grading and selecting wood, "reading the grain," working with defects, drying and storing wood, and even extensive techniques for working with veneers and green wood. And of course, it wouldn't be complete without a full-color photographic wood directory. 160 pages.

Woodworker's Guide to Wood, Book