Best Woodworking Tools
In fact, that's the single biggest reason that there are so many remodeling horror stories. You will learn how to identify and select the perfect professional remodeler for your project, save thousands of dollars in the process, and preserve your sanity too. Everything needed for a successful professional remodeling experience is inside! It will spare you from 'horror story' results, because you'll avoid the three critical remodeling mistakes (a savings easily worth tens of thousands).
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Find Best Price at Amazon"In this easy reading instructional manual, Jim Molinelli lays out a concise method for keeping sanity during a remodeling project."
"Jim’s book is full of great information that guides you through the process from beginning to end."
"Undoubtedly THE book to get even if you think you might possibly sometime in the future hypothetically consider remodeling."
"Great book and well done."
"I'd have saved a lot of money and made a lot more when I sold."
"This book gives guidance on how to find reputable contractors (and it's not by using the popular advertised sites)."
"As a women owning 2 homes there is always something to fix, never mind remodeling to just update!"
"Very, Very informative."
A complete guide to the tools used by a shokunin , or master Japanese craftsman, this book is ideal for both beginning and professional woodworkers. Toshio Odate is a master woodworker, schooled in the Japanese woodcraft tradition.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Wanted a nice book on the types of tools commonly used by Japanese carpenters, and this I feel is one of the books you need if you are interested."
"Great read."
"The book has clear detailed instructions and helpful photos to assist with suggested projects."
"Excellent book."
"it tells you everything you wanted to know (and much more) about everything japanese woodworking."
"Very informative and written with a real passion for the subject."
"Excellent book."
"Toshio really goes in depth about the proper use of Japanese tools."
Descriptive photos, clear line drawings and step-by-step instructions show exactly how to improve the performance and safety of any cutting tool. Leonard Lee is a contributor for Taunton Press titles including The Complete Guide to Sharpening.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Great book but only one somewhat brief section on sharpening knives."
"This book includes incredible detail to suit those who simply want to sharpen a knife, to the science and detail behind WHY it's sharpened the way it is."
"If you think you want to know something about sharpening, read this book."
"I was a little nervous to sharpen my woodworking tools before buying this book."
"The husband has assured me this is *the* book on sharpening."
"A very informative book on sharpening."
"Much of the content is timeless, but he does make specific recommendations for products that are either no longer available, or have been made obsolete by better technology."
Best Woodworking Projects
With more than 1,800 drawings, diagrams and photos, this authoritative guide encompasses the whole art and craft of woodworking.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Gives information on furniture construction, the names of tools and how to use them, and finishing."
"This is a great book to have to matter how new or experienced you are in carpentry."
"Excellent source of information, good photos, a wealth facts."
"Very comprehensive guide."
"Great book with a ton of information."
"Artistic and cool looking but at times distracts the reader Some of the type fonts are a bit tiny for more "mature" eyes."
"Good workbook for an amateur wood worker around the house."
"Reads a bit like a textbook, but that was expected."
Best Furniture & Carpentry Crafts
It's easy to build inexpensive, quality furnishings with this indispensible collection of woodworking projects from Ana White, the popular blogger who has inspired millions of homemakers with her stylish furniture plans and DIY spirit. If so, White cheers you on…You can use this book to build 34 simple designs, such as tables (including a Lego coffee table), chairs, beds, and benches. Author and blogger White (ana-white.com), who first built furniture during her newborn's naptime, still remembers her fear of firing a nail gun.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This book is simply the gateway to a world of awesome projects."
"This book has all the plans you need."
"I purchased this book to help me get started with the most essential tools and supplies."
"I've always been a creative person but most of my projects went to customers, like draperies, or as gifts to family,like machine embroidery and thread crocheted christening gowns."
"I just received this book over the weekend and have yet to make project yet."
"My husband is and experienced contractor/builder, and I have the advantage of his skills to help me, but I am sure with a lot of study and review of the plans, I would still be able to build the projects here even if neither of us had ever built before. Ana's inspiring story is also featured in this book, I read that over a couple of times - it is another confidence builder."
"Lacking confidence held me back for way too long and Ana's clear, concise and often humorous blog posts and now her book helped me build up the courage to start building at almost 60 years old!"
"I found her blog months ago and learned so much of the basics from it, but I didn't actually start building until I got this book in my hands. Where most "beginner" builder books start at easy plans, she starts out at the actual beginning."