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To Turn the Perfect Wooden BowlThe Lifelong Quest of Bob StocksdaleBy Ron Roszkiewicz

$24.95 Soft CoverISBN 978-1-56523-388-1

Written directly from transcribed audiotapes recorded during a week-long interview conducted before he passed away, this fascinating book reveals the life experiences, philosophies, and often replicated turning methods of the renowned Bob Stocksdale. Featuring a gallery of beautiful, never-before-seen photographs sure to inspire artists, this unique biography provides the master’s advice on tools—including lathes, band saws, and jointers—sharpening devices, and wood selection, as well as his business tips for pricing, selling, and shipping finished pieces. As a portrait of a beloved and respected artisan, this guide offers the first in-depth look at the man behind the modern movement of woodturning.

“ As far as I am concerned, Bob Stocksdale was the father of American woodturning.”

—Sam Maloof

“ His work in bowl turning set a standard that all turners look up to today: Excellence is where you begin.”

—David Ellsworth

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Chapter Two Gallery: A Selection of Bob Stocksdale’s Work

Amboyna, Malaysia, 1999,

3½ " x 8¼ " (86mm x 209mm).

Collection of Forrest L. Merrill.

Ebony, Malaysia, 1991,

6 3/8" x 6¼ " (162mm x 158mm).

Collection of Dorothy and George Saxe.

Wild persimmon, Texas,

4¼ " x 5¼ " (108mm x 133mm).

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Chapter Six In Process: Turning a Bowl

Turning the Inside

for a Shallow BowlShallow bowls are cut in the same way as

deeper bowls. With the homemade curved

tool rest close to the surface of the wood,

a series of shearing cuts is made with the

one-half inch gouge (A–D). The consistency

of the thickness of the bowl wall is tested

along the way (B).

Turning a PedestalBowls with pedestals are often held onto a

faceplate with scrap wood and the support of

the tailstock with a ball-bearing center. Here

Bob cuts the pedestal away from the waste

block with a parting tool (A).

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Pierced relief carving by master carver Chris Pye, as seen in the Spring 2009 Issue of Woodcarving Illustrated.

Great Book of Wooden ToysMore Than 50 Easy-to-Build ProjectsBy Norm Marshall

$19.95 available in mayISBN 978-1-56523-431-4

in today’s era of mass production, there’s no other woodworking project as rewarding to build as a wooden toy. A wooden toy gets back to the basics of handmade craftsmanship, natural materials, and, best of all, good old-fashioned fun. From a powerful steam roller to a pioneer-inspired paddleboat, this book from the experts at American Woodworker includes 50 ingenious designs that any child will love – including 16 “pull-along” classics that are perfect for toddlers. Each project includes complete step-by-step instructions, exploded diagrams, and color photographs of each finished toy.

American Country FurnitureProjects from the Workshop of David T. SmithBy Nick Engler and Mary Jane Favorite

$24.95 available in mayISBN 978-1-56523-432-1

American country furniture is loved for its simple design, attention to detail, and faithfulness to history. And, with the help of American Country Furniture, woodworkers of all skill levels can build 50 of David T. Smith’s most popular furniture reproductions – the same pieces used to furnish the country homes of early American pioneers. Each project includes clearly illustrated diagrams, step-by-step instructions

detailing how to cut and assemble each part, and insight into how it was used

during those times gone by.

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Woodworker’s Guide to DovetailsHow to Make the Essential Joint by Hand or MachineBy Ernie Conover

$24.95 Soft CoverISBN 978-1-56523-387-4

Using straightforward, efficient methods, Conover shows woodworkers how to cut full, half-blind and through dovetails using hand tools. After learning the basics, readers will move on to mastering the many popular router-driven jigs available on the market today.

“ Dovetails - the hallmark of fine furniture, are finally demystified! Conover’s Woodworker’s Guide to Dovetails is a masterpiece! It’s about time that someone explained every dovetail in “THE Book”! Superb! “

– Scott Phillips, Host of PBS Television’s American Woodshop

Woodworker’s Guide to Bending WoodTechniques, Projects, and Expert Advice for Fine WoodworkingBy Jonathan Benson

$24.95 Soft CoverISBN 978-1-56523-360-7

Any woodworker can learn the basic methods for bending wood in this comprehensive guide that includes bending green wood, bending with heat or steam, bending panels and laminations.

Woodworker’s Guide to SharpeningAll You Need to Know to Keep Your Tools SharpBy John English

$19.95 Soft CoverISBN 978-1-56523-309-6

To help a woodworker identify which technique is a good fit for their style, this complete reference clearly and comprehensively presents all the information anyone needs to know, including the characteristics of steel, safety, bench and water stones, oilstones, and much more.

Woodworker’s Guide to Veneering & InlayTechniques, Projects & Expert Advice for Fine FurnitureBy Jonathan Benson

$24.95 Soft CoverISBN 978-1-56523-346-1

From a furniture maker and veneer specialist, this book will guide woodworkers through the classic technique of re-creating the beauty of exotic wood. included is a complete overview and step-by-step exercises that culminate in four beautiful finished pieces.

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Traditional American RoomsCelebrating Style, Craftsmanship, and Historic WoodworkBy Brent Hull and Christine G. H. Franck

$35.00 Soft CoverISBN 978-1-56523-322-5

An ideal sourcebook for designers, architects, woodworkers, and carpenters, this beautiful reference showcases the stunning woodwork of the Winterthur museum and Country Estate. As a guided tour led by authors Brent Hull, a historic millwork expert, and Christine Franck, an expert in classic architecture, Traditional American Rooms explores 20 rooms from the Georgian and Federal periods and evaluates their millwork elements. With stunning photography, a glossary of pertinent architectural terms, and fascinating commentary, this reference is perfect for anyone looking to add the classic designs of yesterday to the homes of today.

Port Royal

Edward Stiles already owned homes in Philadelphia and his native Bahamas

when he bought land six miles outside the city for a country estate befitting

his stature as an affluent gentleman merchant.

Named after Mr. Stile’s birthplace, Port Royal bears striking similarities

to Mount Pleasant, a famous home built a few years earlier. Both houses are

near-textbook examples of English Palladianism. The master builder at Port

Royal, Gunning Bedford, was good friends with Mount Pleasant’s builder,

a man known as Nevel. How closely Nevel and Bedford collaborated on

Port Royal is not clear, though Nevel “charged Bedford for Measuring Edward

Stiles home in Frankford,” according to Nevel’s daybook. In those days, having

construction “measured” by a fellow master builder was one method of

calculating building charges.

The five Port Royal rooms at Winterthur are the entrance hall, parlor,

upstairs library cross hall, and two bedrooms. The downstairs public spaces,

the parlor, and entrance hall, exhibit the greatest detail.

The Port Royal rooms are some of the tallest at Winterthur; the

downstairs rooms measure over 12’ tall and the upstairs rooms are over 11’

in height. The scale of the moldings is in proportion; they are some of the

largest moldings in the Winterthur collection. This is appropriate because

Georgian moldings are bold and often large, especially when compared to

later Federal moldings.

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Making Furniture and Dollhouses for American Girl® and Other 18-Inch Dolls (Revised & Expanded)By Dennis Simmons

$24.95 Soft CoverISBN 978-1-56523-402-4

Dennis Simmons shares his 30 years of woodworking experience in this guide to constructing a doll house and heirloom-quality furniture scaled to fit American Girl and other popular 18” dolls. The easy-to-follow projects are presented in a detailed, step-by-step process from start to finish and each can be completed with basic tools. Best of all, there’s a project to match any woodworking skill level.

Detail A

Detail A

Detail B

Roof Assembly

Back Wall Assembly

Base

Side Wall AssemblySide Wall Assembly

Detail B

Detail C

Detail C – Bottom View of the Wall

Assembly Drawing

Side Wall Assembly

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Hope ChestStorage CasesAs a fi nal part in this book of doll furniture, I have included several

items that are not necessarily furniture. However, these items can

be made with all of the woodworking tools and techniques used in the

previous chapters. They are storage cases, and they will help to keep

any collector’s—young and old alike—collection of dolls organized and

securely stored when not on display or in use.

Here in this chapter you will fi nd four storage cases designed especially

for 18" dolls: the Hope Chest, Southwestern Trunk, Traveling Case, and

Classic Trunk.

The box-making methods learned in the previous chapters will help

you construct all of these projects. The Traveling Case requires the

application of a heavy weight wall covering. The manufacturer’s

directions should be followed when gluing the paper onto the traveling

case. A fabric material could be substituted for the wall covering if

excessive handling is likely to occur.

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Carving Gargoyles, Grotesques, and Other Creatures of MythHistory, Lore, and 12 Artistic PatternsBy Shawn Cipa

$19.95 Soft CoverISBN 978-1-56523-329-4

For centuries, gargoyles have endured as architectural necessities directing rainwater away from age-old buildings or, as speculated, warding off evil from cathedrals and churches. Today, these mysterious icons are a popular carving subject for anyone looking to add unique ornamentation to their homes. With this step-by-step tutorial from Shawn Cipa, any carver can craft a Traditional Water-Spouting Gargoyle and a Classic Grotesque, and then move on to 10 more original patterns – including the Crouching imp and the Screaming Keystone Grotesque.

“ This is a must-have book for all gargoyle aficionados, not just for wood carvers.“

– Walter S. Arnold, Sculptor/Stone Carver

101 Artistic Relief Patterns for Woodcarvers, Woodburners & CraftersBy Lora S. Irish

$19.95 Soft CoverISBN 978-1-56523-399-7

Carving the Human Face 2nd EditionCapturing Character and Expression in WoodBy Jeff Phares

$24.95 Soft CoverISBN 978-1-56523-424-6

From celebrated artist lora S. irish, this is a treasure trove of small and beautiful patterns for crafters of all mediums. Perfect for carving, woodburning, painting, quilting and more, the patterns are provided in two detailed varieties: a line- drawing for transferring and a shaded variety for illustrating depth and shadow. For new carvers, the author demonstrates the entire carving process for creating a charming Country Apple Quilt Square.

For anyone who’s ever had trouble rendering the human face, the newly expanded and revised edition of Carving the Human Face, is the ticket to creating realistic portraits. From a world champion carver known for his lifelike carvings, this updated book includes new patterns and photographs, in addition to valuable information on techniques for crafting hair, facial features, and realistic skin and muscle.

NEW fromLora S. Irish

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Teach Yourself to Carve Wood Spirit Study StickStep-by-Step Instructional guideBy Jan Oegema

$29.95ISBN 978-1-56523-396-6

it’s easy to learn how to carve with this conveniently packaged all-in-one kit that includes a study stick guide, a blank to practice on, and an instructional booklet for carving a wood spirit’s eyes, nose, mouth and ears. This is a great gift!

Define the bottom of the top eyelid. Sketch in the top eyelid. Start at the first line on the left side of the rounded corner and sketch an arc up for five sections and then arc back down for three. Your line will end on the last line to the right of the rounded section. Using a carving knife, make a stop cut about 1⁄16" deep along the line you sketched. Then start about ¾ " down from the line and taper up to the line.

Shape the upper eyelid. Hold your knife with the handle at 7 o’clock (12 o’clock is the top of the stick). Press the knife tip into the wood just above the right side of the previous cut. Cut about ¼ " into the wood at a 20° angle. Follow the line with the knife, creating a hanging chip. Press the center of the knife into the center of the rounded corner at approximately a 60°angle and rock the knife to either side to free the chip.

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A carved eye can make or break a carving. That’s why I suggest that beginners carve their own study sticks. Not only are the sticks good practice, but they also give you a tangible record of the carving process. Start by rounding the corner of a 1¼ " x 1¼ " x 12" stick and sketching in guidelines. With the rounded corner as your center point, divide two sides of the stick into five equal sections by drawing four lines on each side. Each line should be about ¼ " apart. We will be carving the left eye.

Carving an EYE

Shape the bottom eyelid. Sketch in the pouch under the eye (mirroring the line of the bottom eyelid from step 3). Turn your stick upside down and repeat the process from Step 2 to create a hanging chip and then cut the chip free. This forms the bottom eyelid and pouch under the eye.

Carve the pupil. Press a 3mm (1⁄8") #11 gouge about 1⁄8" into the wood where you want the pupil. The open end of the gouge should be at the top eyelid. This acts as a stop cut when you taper down the rest of the eyeball. Taper up to the pupil from 1⁄8" away from the stop cut.

Define the eyeball and bottom eyelid. Start at the left corner of the eye and draw a line that arcs three sections down and five sections up. Shape the eyeball area by making a stop cut along this line and tapering down to the line using the same techniques used in Step 1.

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Carve a ClassicWOODSPIRITNow that you have mastered the nose, eye, mouth, and ear, it is time to put them all together to carve a woodspirit.

Start with the same 1¼ " x 1¼ " x 12" blank with one corner rounded over. Divide the two sides that come together at the corner into three equal sections.

Define the bridge of the nose. Cut in at a 45º angle ½ " below the center of the forehead taper to define the browline. Make the cut about ¼ " deep. Move down about ½ " from the bottom of this cut and taper up to the browline cut.

Define the hairline and the forehead. Press the center of the knife into the rounded corner about 3⁄16". Roll the knife to both sides so this stop cut is deepest at the rounded corner and gets more shallow as it approaches the other corners. Move down about ½ " along the rounded corner and taper up to the stop cut to shape the forehead.

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Add the eye trench. Use a #6 ¼ " gouge to shave away the areas beside the bridge of the nose and under the browline where the eyes will be located.

Add the smile lines. Sketch in a lazy S shape for the smile lines starting at the tip of the wings of the nose and down to where the corners of the mouth will be. Make a V-shaped cut along these lines with a carving knife, starting deep and getting more shallow as you move towards the end of the line.

Stop cut around the nose. Use a #6 ¼ " gouge to make a stop cut around the nose, as explained on the previous page. Make these stop cuts about ¼ " deep. Below the tip of the nose, start about ¼ " away and taper to the bottom of the stop cut. This forms the top of the lip.

Define the edge of the face. Sketch a line up around the face to define the bottom of the cheekbones. Make a V-cut along the line on each side of the face. Extend the lines up to the hairline, making the cut more shallow as you approach the hairline.

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Carving Wooden Finger Puppets and Cane Toppers20 Whimsical Projects from Basswood EggsBy Ross Oar

$14.95 Soft CoverISBN 978-1-56523-389-8

For wood carvers looking to create something different comes a collection of patterns and projects for making whimsical puppets or cane toppers. Kids will love Billy Parrot, Squeaker Squirrel, and Chipper Chimp. BONUS - 5 miniature relief-carved landscape patterns are included to hone relief-carving skills!

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Tom Cat ST E P - BY-ST E P

Our cover model, Kelsey Thorne, really

likes Tom Cat. To create a cat fi nger puppet

that looks like your pet, use colors of your

choice. In this case, Tom Cat has a pink nose,

yellow eyes with green pupils, and an orange

and yellow wash on his fur.

Yellow

Orange

Green

Pink

White

PA I N T C O L O R S

TOOLS & MATERIALS L IST

Basswood hen eggVise

⁄" (10mm) or ½ " (13mm) Forstner bit

Hand-held electric or battery drill

Carving knife

10mm or 12mm 90° V-tool

8mm 75° V-tool

5mm #9 gouge

8mm #9 gouge

¼ " (6mm) #9 gouge

10mm #9 gouge

12mm #5 gouge

2 blocks of ¾ " x ¾ " (19mm x 19mm) basswood

Small quick-grip clamp

Wood glue, such as Titebond #2 or Elmer’s

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Kid Crafts WoodcarvingBy Everett Ellenwood

$14.95 Soft CoverISBN 978-1-56523-366-9

Perfect for anyone learning to carve - includes safety tips, basic carving techniques, and fun projects for creating a croaking frog, a whistle, and more.

Also Available

Kid Crafts LeathercraftBy Linda Sue Eastman

$14.95 Soft Cover ISBN 978-1-56523-370-6

Kid Crafts WoodworkingBy John Kelsey

$12.95 Soft CoverISBN 978-1-56523-353-9

“ The first good book I’ve seen for young woodworkers.” —Scott Phillips, host of The American Woodshop


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Wooden Puzzles31 favorite Projects and PatternsBy Editors of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts

$17.95 Soft CoverISBN 978-1-56523-429-1

Collected from the pages of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts, this collection features 31 of the most popular puzzle patterns and projects. Creative, colorful and separated by difficulty level for easy selection, each design features a color photo of the finished puzzle and a pattern, while selected projects feature step-by-step instructions for easy completion

Wooden Clocks31 favorite Projects & PatternsBy Editors of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts

$24.95 Soft CoverISBN 978-1-56523-427-7

Selected by the editors of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts, this collection includes the most beloved clock projects - from fancy fretwork grandfather clocks to classic pendulum clocks and whimsical desk clocks. This volume offers something for everyone - no matter what level of scrolling expertise. Beginners will learn how to cut their pieces like an expert and assemble each clock part. more advanced crafters will appreciate the section on finishing clocks and personalizing special gifts.

Best ofNew!

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Zodiac Puzzles for Scroll Saw Woodworking30 Projects from the Eastern and Western CalendarsBy Judy and Dave Peterson

$17.95 Soft CoverISBN 978-1-56523-393-5

With Zodiac Puzzles for the Scroll Saw, woodworkers can now find inspiration in the stars. This exciting new collection of wooden puzzles is based on the astrological signs of the Western and Chinese Zodiac and includes 2 complete projects for Capricorn and The Rooster along with 28 additional patterns.

• Pisces, The Fishes

• Sagittarius, The Archer

• Libra, The Scales

• The Tiger, Dragon, Horse, Snake and more from the Chinese Zodiac

• Orion

• Ursa Major

• Cassiopeia and many more

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The Western Zodiac – Advanced Pattern Aries

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Satinwood, 51/2" (140mm) high.

March 21–April 19

More than 2,000 years ago, the vernal

equinox commonly occurred in Aries, so

that is why it is the first sign of the zodiac.

Hamal is the bright star in Aries’ horn.

In mythology, the goddess Nephele sent

a ram with Golden Fleece to save her

children from being sacrificed. The ram

carried the son to safety—the daughter

fell off over the sea. When he arrived,

the son sacrificed the ram and gave the

Golden Fleece to King Aeetes. Jupiter

placed the ram in the sky. Later, Jason and

the Argonauts stole the fleece.

Aries are usually courageous, adventurous,

and quick thinkers, though they can also

be selfish, impatient, and impulsive.

Aries: the Ram

= major star

= minor star

Star Name Key:

1. Hamal2. Sheratan

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Additional Projects include:

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OrionConstellations – Intermediate Pattern

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Orion is my favorite constellation. As a

small child, I could lay in bed with my head

on the windowsill. I watched Orion in

spring as it rose over the hill. The shoulder

and knee stars are bright and the belt can

often be seen on a clear night. Betelgeuse,

Bellatrix, and Rigel are three stars in this

constellation you might have heard of. The

Orion Nebula, M42, can be seen around

Orion’s sword. Orion was often imagined

as holding a shield in his left hand. As far as

I know no one ever put a dragon on it, but

after all, this is my design!

Orion was a great hunter who had the

reputation of being so tall he could walk

through the deepest water without getting

his head wet. There are many versions of

Orion’s story, most having to do with his

boastfulness. In one story, the gods send

a scorpion—Scorpio—to kill Orion. Now

they circle the skies, chasing each other.

It is also said that Orion is fighting Taurus

the bull, which is adjacent to him.

The ancient Egyptians saw the stars that

make up Orion as Osiris, the Egyptian

God of Light. Osiris was seen as starting

his journey up the Nile to the River of

Heaven. Their imaginations incorporated

stars below the constellation into the boat

in which he was standing.

Orion: the Hunter

Birch, 9" (229mm) high.

= major star

= minor star

Star Name Key:

1. Betelgeuse2. Bellatrix3. Alnitak4. Alnilam5. Mintaka6. Saiph7. Rigel

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The Scroll Saw: A Beginner’s Guide – DVDBy John Burke

$19.95ISBN 978-1-56523-411-6

Animal Puzzles for the Scroll Saw, 2nd editionNewly revised and Expanded, Now 50 Projects in WoodBy Judy and Dave Peterson

$17.95 Soft CoverISBN 978-1-56523-391-1

Perfect for beginners, but brimming with expert tips for the advanced, master scroller John Burke demonstrates everything from shaping wood to crafting greeting cards. Scrollers will learn the tricks to transferring patterns, choosing blades, and the secrets to cutting brass, fabric, steel, and glass.

This newly expanded version of the best-selling pattern book from two of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts most popular contributors features 20 new and original puzzles. These unique upright and interlocking puzzles are fun to build and even more fun to give as gifts.


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Ellsworth on WoodturningHow a Master Creates Bowls, Pots, and VesselsBy David Ellsworth

$29.95 Soft CoverISBN 978-1-56523-377-5 256 Pages

This is the book woodturners have been waiting for -- the first complete reference from David Ellsworth, the grandfather of the contemporary wood art movement. never before has the grandmaster of woodturning provided everything woodworkers and artists need to know to replicate his highly evolved techniques and signature style. Step-by-step directions and crisp, absorbing photos show exactly how Ellsworth creates an open bowl, a natural-edged bowl, and an astounding hollow vessel featuring a tiny opening and coin-thin walls. For anyone new to the lathe, Ellsworth on Woodturning provides expert tips for getting started. intermediate and advanced turners will appreciate advice on everything from working with green wood to design to tool making and sharpening.

“David Ellsworth is the most influential and copied woodturner in America.” — Dale L. Nish, author, instructor and woodturning pioneer

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Woodturning Full CircleBy David Springett

$27.95 Soft CoverISBN 978-1-56523-406-2

O’Donnell’s Woodturning TechniquesBy Michael O’Donnell

$24.95 Soft CoverISBN 978-1-56523-405-5

From the author of Woodturning Wizardry, comes the resource that experienced turners need to expand their skills. The fascinating projects in this book will leave you stunned -- and includes mind-bending geometrical shapes, twisted polygons, puzzles, gravity-defying clocks and other unusual, challenging pieces.

learn the process of turning from an internationally renowned turner with this practical guide that covers materials, equipment and machinery, how to store timber, safety, tools, sanding and much more. Step-by-step projects include a bowl, lamp, goblet, box and more.

Jigs & Fixtures for the Table Saw & RouterBy Editors of Woodworker’s Journal160 Pages • $17.95 Soft Cover

ISBN 978-1-56523-325-6

Get the most from your shop with 26 ingenious projects that will harness the potential of your equipment while showing off your craftsmanship.

Benches, Chairs & BedsBy Editors of Woodworker’s Journal160 Pages • $19.95 Soft Cover

ISBN 978-1-56523-343-0

18 attractive projects blend form and function while providing comfort and storage for the house.

Workshop ProjectsBy Editors of Woodworker’s Journal160 Pages • $19.95 Soft Cover •

ISBN 978-1-56523-345-4

29 ingenious projects that will enhance woodworking tools, maximize and organize workshop space, and guarantee a more productive woodworking experience.

Craftsman Furniture ProjectsBy Editors of Woodworker’s Journal160 Pages • $19.95 Soft Cover

ISBN 978-1-56523-324-9

17 classic projects inspired by Greene & Greene, Stickley, Arts & Crafts, and mission styles along with the trusted techniques, tips, and instruction for success.

Woodworking TechniquesBy Editors of Woodworker’s Journal160 Pages • $19.95 Soft Cover

ISBN 978-1-56523-362-1

29 invaluable tips and techniques to solve virtually any woodworking problem.

Boxes, Clocks, Lamps and Small ProjectsBy Editors of Woodworker’s Journal160 Pages • $17.95 Soft Cover

ISBN 978-1-56523-328-7

22 beautiful and practical projects small in size, but big in design. These instant heirlooms are fun to build and wont consume vast amounts of time or materials.

Cabinets & Storage SolutionsBy Editors of Woodworker’s Journal160 Pages • $19.95 Soft Cover

ISBN 978-1-56523-344-7

For indoors and on-the-deck, these classic and vintage-looking projects will beautifully solve the storage woes of any home.

Tables You Can MakeBy Editors of Woodworker’s Journal160 Pages • $19.95 Soft Cover

ISBN 978-1-56523-361-4

These classic table projects will deliver both form and function to your home.

Desks, Bookcases & Entertainment CentersWorking furniture for your Home By Editors of Woodworker’s Journal

$19.95 Soft CoverISBN 978-1-56523-363-8 160 Pages

Hand-picked from the pages of Woodworker’s Journal, these 14 classic projects were selected for their functionality and clean designs. Each piece will work hard, look good, and last a lifetime. With a variety of styles to accommodate any home’s décor, these easy to complete projects include a federal-style secretary’s desk, an elegant entertainment center, a modular computer desk, Barrister bookcases, walnut library shelves and much more. includes exploded drawings, step-by-step photos, and tips to avoid costly mistakes and achieve success.

Heirloom Furniture ProjectsTimeless Pieces for your Home By Editors of Woodworker’s Journal

$19.95 Soft Cover ISBN 978-1-56523-364-5

160 Pages

What’s the most cherished piece of furniture in the home? it’s usually the one that’s been passed down generations and loved for its durability, craftsmanship and beauty. now any woodworker can build a handsome heirloom that will be appreciated for years to come with these 21 projects hand-picked from the archives of Woodworker’s Journal. From a Colonial cupboard and Shaker mirror to a memorial flag case and cherry gun cabinet, each project includes exploded drawings, step-by-step photos, and tips & techniques necessary to create an instant family treasure.



Carving on TurningBy Chris Pye

$24.95 Soft Cover

ISBN 978-1-56523-404-8

This one-of-a-kind book from master carver Chris Pye illustrates how simple carved elements can beautify turned and woodworking projects. With expert tips and techniques that will expand

your crafting talents, Pye provides all the carving basics needed to add lettering, decorative marks, piercing, and relief carving to bowls, plates, furniture, and so much more.

Fine Art of Carving LovespoonsUnderstanding, Designing, and Carving romantic Heirlooms By David Western

$24.95 Soft CoverISBN 978-1-56523-374-4

For any carver or crafter looking to create something different, this gorgeous book offers the novel and romantic idea of a lovespoon -- a hand-carved symbol of love that has endured for centuries. Featuring three step-by-step projects and fifteen original patterns, this comprehensive guide also covers selecting the proper wood, using and maintaining carving tools, applying a long-lasting finish and creating customized designs.

Also Available…WoodcarvingBy Chris Pye

$22.95 ISBN 978-1-56523-358-4

This compilation of fascinating articles from Woodcarving magazine combines sound technical advice with inspirational projects.

2008 Woodcarver of the Year!

“With 3 step-by-step projects and 15 original patterns, this book will help you to enjoy this wonderful craft no matter what your carving skill level.” – Canadian Woodworking Magazine

Carving A Figure: The Female Form – DVDBy Ray Gonzalez

$24.95ISBN 978-1-56523-413-0

Britain’s leading carver, Ray Gonzalez, offers his thirty years of experience to carvers who want to tackle the challenge of female anatomy and create breathtaking results. Using detailed step-by-step demonstrations, Gonzalez presents the carving process - drawing and preparation, cutting a template, using the band saw to make a basic outline, and carving techniques for both hand and power tools.

Decorative WoodcarvingAccessories for the Home By Fred Wilbur

$24.95 Soft CoverISBN 978-1-56523-384-3

With the guidance of master carver Fred Wilbur, any woodcarver can learn the techniques of architectural carving. Wilbur illustrates using historic ornamentation to accent items like classically carved bookends, an heirloom jewelry box, a cabinet for storing CDs and more. Perfect for carvers of all skill levels, this reference takes readers from start to finish with detailed instructions and step-by-step photography.

Relief Carving Wood SpiritsBy Lora S. Irish

$19.95 Soft CoverISBN 978-1-56523-333-1

With this new book, any carver can now stand beside the workbench of acclaimed artist lora irish and learn everything she knows about creating a Wood Spirit. She clearly explains the carving process from start to finish - every cut, every tool change, and every depth check.

2007 Woodcarver of the Year!



Studio Furniture of the Renwick GalleryBy Oscar Fitzgerald

$35.00 Soft Cover ISBN 978-1-56523-367-6$60.00 Hard Cover ISBN 978-1-56523-365-2

This stunning book will be on the wish-list of any woodworker and is must-have for any wood-artist’s library. As the first book to catalog the preeminent collection of American studio furniture owned by the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery, Studio Furniture is a beautifully photographed chronicle of one of the most important movements in modern craft – the Studio Furniture movement. Featuring a Who’s Who of American furniture making, it features 84 stunning pieces and provides fascinating insight into each maker’s professional training, artistic techniques and inspirations. Among those included are Sam maloof, Tage Frid, Wharton Esherick, Wendall Castle and other artists whose work is unsurpassed for its functionality, creativity and fine craftsmanship.

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WOODWORKERS GENERALLY AGREE THAT ROCKING chairs present the most difficult technical chal-lenge of any furniture form. Although the rocking chair would become Maloof’s signature piece, he produced few of them before the 1980s. He made his first rocking chair for his wife Freda in 1958, but it was not until 1961 after he received a note from Henry Dreyfuss, the well known industrial designer and one of Maloof’s clients, that he began to design rocking chairs in earnest. The note enclosed a clipping from the Wall Street Journal reporting that the sale of rockers was taking off after President John F. Kennedy’s phy-sician touted the relaxing benefits of rocking. Maloof’s rockers from the 1960s typically had upholstered seats, turned spindles on straight backs, stretchers, and a crest rail that extended past the back posts ending in horn-like projections. By 1975 the evolving rocker design substituted

flat, curved spindles for the straight, turned ones; featured a crest rail contained within the stiles; and replaced the upholstered seat with a shaped wooden one. It also incorporated the special slotted dado-rabbet joint, developed in 1974, which allowed Maloof to eliminate the stretchers. Compared with the Renwick’s walnut rocker, typical of production during the 1970s and 1980s, his chairs of the 1990s feature more curves, thinner headrests, and showier maple.In the Renwick’s example, the underside of the seat is incised “no. 20 1980 / Sam Maloof F.A.C.C. / made for / Roger Kennedy SAM MALOOF.” He used the F.A.C.C. notation for seventeen years after he was selected as a Fellow in the American Craft Council in 1975. In 1992 he changed the marking to d.f.a.r.i.s.d. to com-memorate the honorary doctorate of fine arts that he received from the Rhode Island School of Design in that year.33

SAM MALOOF

Rocker1980, walnut, 44 ¾ × 45 ¾ × 26 ¾. Gift of Roger and Frances Kennedy, 1997.88

33 Adamson, The Furniture of Sam Maloof. The information for this entry comes largely from this excellent catalogue.

Featuring the work of:

• Sam Maloof

• Tage Frid

• Judie McKie

• Wharton Esherick

• George Nakashima

Doc Fizzix Mousetrap RacersBy Al Balmer

$14.95 Soft CoverISBN 978-1-56523-359-1

What’s a mousetrap racer? A very cool, very fast vehicle that’s powered by the energy of a wound mousetrap spring! now, with only a few simple tools and materials, a curious mind, and the science-secrets of Doc Fizzix, any child can build a mousetrap dragster all while discovering the fun of physics and engineering first-hand. Written by an award-winning science teacher, this entertaining and engaging educational reference for teachers,

parents, and kids of all ages features full-color, step-by-step directions for constructing a champion mousetrap-powered racer in addition to the plans for 7 additional racers.

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Little Moe is probably the most basic design for a

mousetrap racer, despite retaining significant versatility.

It is designed for distance and speed.

The construction is simple: one end of a string is

tied to the tip of a lever arm that is attached to the

mousetrap’s lever arm. The other end of the string has a

loop designed to catch a hook attached to the drive axle.

Place the loop over the axle hook and wind the string

around the drive axle by turning the wheels in the

opposite direction to the racer’s intended motion.

As the string winds around the axle, the lever arm is

pulled closer to the drive axle, causing the mousetrap’s

spring to wind up and store energy. Release the drive

wheels and the lever arm pulls the string off the drive

axle, causing the wheels to rotate.

Identify and check off the following parts from

the list below.

[ ] 1 - Standard Victor™ brand mousetrap

[ ] 1 - Length of Kevlar™ fishing string, such as Spider Wire™

(14 to 20 lb test)

[ ] 1 - 12" x 3/16" brass tube (axles)

[ ] 1 - 12" x 1/8" brass tube (lever arm)

[ ] 8 - 1/4" L beveled faucet washers

[ ] 4 - SAE #10 flat washers

[ ] 4 - DVDs, CDs, or DVD layers

[ ] 1 - 4" zip tie

[ ] 1 - 36" x 1/2" x 1/8" piece of balsa wood

[ ] Ruler

[ ] Pencil

[ ] Hobby saw, such as the one offered by X-Acto™

[ ] Scrap wood or cardboard

[ ] Painters’ tape or masking tape

[ ] Drill press or hand-held power drill and square

[ ] 3/8" and 3/16" bits for chosen drill

[ ] Cyanoacrylate glue, such as Instant Jet Glue™

[ ] Needle-nose pliers

[ ] Wire cutters

[ ] Vise

The faucet washers, available at hardware stores, fit inside the hole of

either the DVDs or CDs. The other items can be found at hobby, hardware,

or discount stores.

After you’ve followed the steps on pages 54 to 63, you will have

completed your first Mousetrap Racer—the incredible Little Moe!

Little Moe



Homeowner’s Complete Guide to the ChainsawBy Brian Ruth

$19.95 Soft Cover available in augustISBN 978-1-56523-356-0

This is the manual that should have come with the chainsaw! A professional provides all the safety tips and cutting techniques for the 12 most common chainsaw uses around the home. With this guide, a homeowner will confidently safely trim branches, take down trees, and split and stack wood. Complete maintenance information is also included.

New Masters of the Wooden Box Expanding the Boundaries of Box MakingBy Oscar Fitzgerald


Discover 30 contemporary woodworkers taking box making to the next level. This collection profiles each artist and includes stunning gallery photos of their work, as well as insight into their design ideas and creative style. The amazing work in this book will soon be part of a traveling exhibit coordinated by the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship.

Also AvailableNew Masters of WoodturningExpanding the Boundaries of Wood ArtBy Terry Martin and Kevin Wallace

$29.95 Soft Cover In Stock NOWISBN 978-1-56523-334-8

Zany Wooden Toys That Whiz, Spin, Pop, and Fly28 Projects You Can Build From the Toy Inventor’s WorkshopBy Bob Gilsdorf

$19.95 Soft Cover Available in SeptemberISBN 978-1-56523-394-2

Wooden Bowls from the Scroll Saw33 Useful and Surprisingly Easy to Make ProjectsBy Carole Rothman

$19.95 Soft Cover Available in OctoberISBN 978-1-56523-433-8

Turning Vintage ToysBy Chris Reid

$24.95 Soft Cover Available in JuneISBN 978-1-56523-451-2


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Intarsia Woodworking for Beginners20 Skill-Building Lessons for Creating Beautiful Wood MosaicsBy Kathy Wise

$19.95 Soft Cover available in NovemberISBN 978-1-56523-442-0

Violin Making, 2nd EditionAn Illustrated guide for the AmateurBy Bruce Ossman

$19.95 Soft Cover available in JulyISBN 978-1-56523-435-2

Great Book of Floral Patterns, 2nd EditionThe Ultimate Design Sourcebook for Artists and CraftersBy Lora S. Irish


300 Christian and Inspirational Patterns for Scroll Saw Woodworking, 2nd Edition By Tom Zeig

$19.95 Soft Cover available in JulyISBN 978-1-56523-430-7

Wildlife Carving in Relief, 2nd EditionCarving Techniques and PatternsBy Lora S. Irish

$19.95 Soft Cover available in SeptemberISBN 978-1-56523-448-2

Pyrography Workshop with Sue Walters–DVDHawk Portrait, Step by Step Woodburning Tutorial By Sue Walters

$19.95 available in JulyISBN 978-1-56523-441-3

Chip CarvingBest of Woodcarving Illustrated$19.95 Available in SeptemberISBN 978-1-56523-449-9

Creating Wooden Boxes on the Scroll Saw Best of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts$19.95 Available in SeptemberISBN 978-1-56523-444-4

Power Carving ManualBest of Woodcarving Illustrated$19.95 Available in OctoberISBN 978-1-56523-450-5

Big Book of Scroll Saw Projects and TechniquesBest of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts 24.95 Available in AugustISBN 978-1-56523-426-0


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D V D s … Watc h , L e a r n , a n D M a k eHollow Turning – DVDBy John Jordan$19.95 • ISBN 978-1-56523-417-8 Turners of all skill levels have the opportunity to work beside master turner John Jordan, and learn all he knows about turning hollow forms. He dispels the mysteries of this art form, and shares his signature techniques.

Twists and Advanced Turning – DVDBy Dennis White$19.95 • ISBN 978-1-56523-420-8 Twists and Advanced Turning demystifies the techniques necessary to create single-tapered, double-tapered, and hollow twists.

Bowl Turning – DVDBy John Jordan$19.95 • ISBN 978-1-56523-416-1 learn to turn both decorative and functional bowls with minimum tools and expense. Each step is explained clearly in detail and with superb close-ups.

Novelties and Projects – DVDBy Dennis White$19.95 • ISBN 978-1-56523-422-2 learn how to make a number of projects, including a beautiful dish with a glass insert, a lighter base, and a handsome clock, before going on to more advanced projects, including a serviette ring, an egg, a ballpoint pen case, a lace bobbin, a gavel, and an entire coffee grinder.

Turning Bowls – DVDBy Dennis White$19.95 • ISBN 978-1-56523-423-9 Turning Bowls covers many skills in unsurpassed detail, including holding bowl discs, using screw, multi-purpose, and jam chucks, as well as producing footed bowls without screw marks.

The Router: A Beginner’s Guide – DVDBy Alan Goodsell$19.95 • ISBN 978-1-56523-412-3 Using a router and just a starter set of cutters, the former editor of Router Magazine, Alan Goodsell, demonstrates the techniques, tools and accessories needed to unleash the full potential of woodworking’s most versatile tool.

Classic Profiles – DVDBy Dennis White$19.95 • ISBN 978-1-56523-421-5 Whether it is a Georgian furniture leg or a Victorian baluster, Classic Profiles quickly outlines the setting out of the workpiece-traditionally decorated with beads, hollows, fillets, and other shapes.

Elliptical Turning: An Introduction – DVDBy David Springett$24.95 • ISBN 978-1-56523-409-3 David Springett, the master of the seemingly inexplicable, demonstrates in great detail how to create an oval frame with a molded edge and other items your friends and family will marvel over!

Boxes, Goblets, and Screwthreads - DVDBy Dennis White$19.95 • ISBN 978-1-56523-419-2 Projects for creating two boxes and goblets, and a threading technique—with the lathe at 400 rpm and a pair of hand chasers.

Woodturning Wizardry – DVDBy David Springett$24.95 • ISBN 978-1-56523-410-9interlocking spheres, cubes held captive in a sphere, an arrow through a bottle—the seemingly impossible are made easy with David Springett’s Woodturning Wizardry.

Turning Between Centers: The Basics – DVDBy Dennis White$19.95 • ISBN 978-1-56523-418-5 Starting with safety measure, and tool use, professional turner Dennis White presents advice on posture and turning the perfect cylinder.

Woodturning: A Foundation Course-DVDBy Keith Rowley$19.95 • ISBN 9781-56523-407-9 Designed to improve turning, Woodturning - A Foundation Course provides all of the basic turning techniques and methods, in detailed step-by-step demonstrations viewers can follow along with.

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