New Fox Chapel Woodworking Books

From the history of chess and turned chessmen to the design behind each piece, this rich history provides invaluable insight into both the game of chess and the woodturning craft. Ten patterns are included, enabling woodworkers of any skill level to produce their own complete set of turned chessmen.

Featuring clear language and appealing full-color illustrations, this intermediate-level manual shifts the focus to a survey of interesting special techniques that are seldom seen together in one volume-including chucking, turning spindles, drilling, forming round objects, and multiaxis turning.

Finally, a sharpening book that keeps it simple: there's no 'right' way to sharpen; only your way. In this complete guide, you'll learn everything you need to know about the many methods, tools, and accessories for successful sharpening so you can confidently select the one that works best for you.

Woodworkers will learn how veneer is manufactured and how to choose glue, adhesives, and substrates; band-saw their own veneers; cut, match, and tape veneer panels; accomplish complete four-way matches; and other procedural skills.

Affordable, attractive, and timeless furniture for the home is made possible with this project guide that includes 32 easy-to-build classic country pieces, from small candle boxes and footstools, to a large Amish wardrobe and corner cupboard.

Selected from the pages of Woodworker's Journal, these classic tables have been chosen for their ability to serve many functions around the house. Appropriate for beginner to intermediate woodworkers, the designs include a Shaker sewing stand, a butcher block kitchen island, a graceful cherry tea table, a trestle dining table, and a coffee table designed to display a collection of objects.

Offering 29 tried-and-true woodworking techniques from the professionals at Woodworker's Journal, this detailed guide explores everything from the basics of squaring stock and sharpening tools to the intricacies of veneering a drawer face, making this a suitable collection for both beginning woodworkers looking to learn a new skill set and experienced workers who wish to improve their techniques.

In this unique collection of furniture pieces that have redefined the limits of shaped wood, crafters and designers alike are treated to a wealth of knowledge from 31 leading artists who share their personal motivations, thought processes, and the studio techniques employed to bring out the breath-taking beauty of wood.

The definitive guide for learning relief carving. From transferring the pattern to preparing the wood and making the cuts, every element of the carving process is carefully illustrated and clearly explained.

Whether you're a woodworker expanding your talents, a seasoned carver refining your skills, or a beginner newly introduced to this fulfilling craft, this is the only carving book you need.

The ultimate reference guide for bird lovers or artists, this final volume in the Denny Rogers Visual Reference Series presents 200 meticulous and anatomically accurate drawings that capture each magnificent owl from every angle and in multiple poses.

This book has been designed to entice, instruct, and entertain kids with a dozen fun, "kid-tested", woodworking projects especially chosen to help any child learn basic woodworking and hand-tool skills.

Bring simple blocks of wood to life in this three hour instructional DVD. Learn power carving basics and texturing through three step by step projects.

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

From Kathy Wise, celebrated intarsia artist and instructor, comes a collection of 21 original designs that capture the nostalgic beauty of nature and the outdoors. With full-size patterns for a wide range of skill levels, intarsia enthusiasts can get right to work. For those just discovering this stunning craft of inlaid wood, a helpful “getting started” section with tips and techniques are included.

Discover the award-winning work of the Caricature Carvers of America. Features 50 original patterns along with biographies, carving techniques, & painting tips.

Santa Showcase
by Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated
Price: $16.95

Celebrate the season with 20 patterns ranging from whimsical to classic and four step-by-step projects from the top carvers featured in Woodcarving Illustrated.

Includes sourcing and seasoning wood, adapting material, shaping handles, fitting collars, decorating, & finishing.

The most complete visual guide to furniture construction ever published! Includes hundreds of clearly-labeled drawings and exploded diagrams that explain everything there is to know about joints, subassemblies & furniture design.

15 beautiful birch projects featuring carved ornaments, turned bowls, bark baskets and more. Includes fascinating history and lore of the birch tree..

Woodworkers and carpenters will learn to solve virtually every geometry and layout problem with this handy guide to the steel square. Loaded with diagrams, practical advice and exercises.

This classic reference features 45 engaging puzzles to challenge a woodworker’s hands and mind while providing hours of entertainment for adults and children alike. Projects include locked links, bewitching cubes, intricate banks and many more.

Sixty great contemporary decoy carvers from North America are highlighted in this illustrated book discussing artist techniques and inspiration. Full-color photographs throughout.

The mortise and tenon joint is the key to making sturdy chairs, tables, windows, and doors, and this instructional video illustrates how to make these joints precisely and quickly.

Master craftsman Jim Kingshoot brings viewers into his intimate workshop to illustrate how to set up, tune, and utilize the full range of planes, from jack planes and smooth planes to the popular Stanley-Bailey pattern plane and the finest Norris-style planes.