Decorative Wood and Metalwork books

A revised edition of the classic pocket guide to hallmarks.

Whittling is more than just a way of busying idle hands - it is a pastime for those who love the texture of wood and a way of life for those who feel a special connection between people and trees. This guide offers an antidote to the stresses of modern life and a means of getting back to basics and creating unique items from scratch.

Making it easy for beginners to learn the creative craft of woodburning, this title provides a thorough introduction to basic tools, materials and techniques. It shows readers learn how to set up a practice board to experiment with strokes and settings before moving on to working projects with confidence.

This book covers basic principles of foundrywork - materials and techniques, pattern-making, moulding boxes, cores and core boxes, metals, electric, gas, coke furnaces and step-by-step procedures. Although written primarily for the model engineer, anyone wishing to make mouldings or castings will profit from its pages.

With this pocket-sized guidebook and your favorite Victorinox(R) Swiss Army Knife, you'll be ready to whittle wherever you go.

A reissue of Ian Bradley's classic guide to using Myford 7 series metalworking lathes in the home workshop. First published in 1973, the author has revised the work to include the ML7, Super 7 and ML7-R lathes. This book will be as valuable to those who possess the latest type of lathe as those who have earlier machines.

Taking you from basic woodburning concepts to tips and techniques that encourage your creativity and help you develop your own individual style, this title offers fifteen step-by-step projects for making decorative gifts - from spoons and spatulas to bangles, bowls and bookmarks - illustrated with how-to photographs.

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Making a piece of wood move is fun, but making it tell the time is truly amazing! Inside this book you'll find ingenious plans for creating impressive wooden machines that actually move and keep time.

Sticks are essentially practical aides but are also works of art that often become integral to the owner. They have to be strong and reliable, but are beautiful too. This essential book covers all these qualities - it explains the traditional principles and methods of stickmaking, but also celebrates the designs and ideas behind these creations. Written by an award-winning stickmaker, it...

For any keen woodturners short of time, this is the perfect book - 25 projects which can all be completed in 30 minutes. Projects mostly require only basic turning tools and workshop accessories and include drawings with dimensions.

Helps you learn to make pens that are both practical - and beautiful! This title provides new pen kits and mechanisms with techniques, along with the instruction and creative ideas for both the novice and the experienced turner looking for new ideas.

Accompany woodsman Ben Law as he celebrates the amazing diversity of craft products made from materials sourced directly from the woods. With fascinating information on the history, language and traditions of the crafts, coppice management and tree species, this book teaches about all aspects of the low-impact woodland way of life.

All of the projects in this book are designed to be made with the beginner woodworker in mind and using only basic woodworking tools and equipment. Each project also includes instructions on how to play the game along with the all-important rules.

Learn the secrets of creating fascinating 3-D wooden inlay projects, with 14 exciting portraits of the most popular North American wildlife. Includes step-by-step intarsia demonstrations for a Bald Eagle, a Wild Mustang, and a Bull Moose.

Present a collection of 60 of the best projects for both scroll saw beginners and those with experience. This book offers readers a reference not only for its detailed patterns, but for its tips, techniques, expert step-by-step instructions and crisp photos that help them master the projects featured or to spur their own creativity.

Learn to Turn is the ideal woodturning book for beginners. If you've considered trying woodturning-but have been intimidated by the tone and scope of the books available on the subject-you'll find this informative book to be an approachable and enjoyable guide that will have you turning in no time.

Stickmaking Handbook is a fantastic introduction to the wonderful world of creating a wide range of traditional walking sticks, market sticks and crooks; there are 21 projects in total. Stickmaking Handbook also discusses seasoning timbers, shaping, carving and shanking handles as well as a wide range of colouring and finishing methods.

Intarsia, the art of making stunning picture mosaics in wood, may look intimidating but it's easier than you think! Build your skills as you create impressive intarsia projects with guidance from award-winning artist Judy Gale Roberts.

Enables the engineer to produce turned components to a high degree of accuracy. This book shows you how to make full use of your lathe safely and effectively in your workshop.

Whittle a beautiful spoon, comb, pair of dice, and more with this fresh introduction to a folksy craft. Carve modernizes a mindful hobby that people have turned to for generations to help them slow down, relax, and connect with the outdoors. Choose from a dozen projects with bespoke details, all are designed to be useful at home or while camping. And because these objects are small, they require...