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Covering everything you need to get the most out of your tools, the Missing Shop Manual Series goes beyond basic safety and set up. From basic holes and driving screws to joinery and mortising, you'll discover the techniques and tips you need to maximize your drill's performance.
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Taking the fear out of chainsaws by emphasizing safe handling practices, this resource aims to put raw power in the hands of everyday yard workers. With step-by-step color photographs throughout, 12 of the most common household chainsaw operations-such as grooming hedges, trimming branches, felling trees, bucking trees, and cutting firewood-are tackled with expert advice and sure-handed guidance. With an additional section devoted to chainsaw types,...
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This is the third book in a collector's series on Randall Made Knives, by Robert Hunt. These publications reflect the author's interest in the historical role that knives have played and he has documented their use during the wars of the 20th Century. This volume introduces the rare, unique and experimental knives of W.D. Randall, many either made or designed by him. The initial section explores knives from the Randall Museum, where over 50 images...
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Wondering whether an off-grid lifestyle is good for you or not? Many people often associate living off-grid with primitive settings and poor service delivery, but this is not always the case. Although people living in such areas are not connected to the grid and have no access to regular service delivery like their counterparts in urban areas, they can also enjoy a quality life if they know how to use the resources available.
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Want to Teach Your Kids the Names of Tools in Filipino?Wonder How They're Pronounced?Enhance your learning experience with our complimentary audio recordings. Follow the link in the book to not only read but also listen and familiarize yourself with authentic Filipino pronunciation.Delight in learning Filipino with our vivid picture book!Key Features of the Book: Filipino Names for Tools.Vibrant Illustrations of Each Tool.English Translations.English...
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To fully understand Off-Grid Solar Power and how to install a system for your home, RV, or cabin, we have to begin from the obvious, which is the basics of solar energy. Off-grid solar relies on the abundance of free solar energy, which can meet energy demands with minimal impacts on the environment.
Information on the United States Department of Energy Website reveals that the Increased deployment of solar energy systems offers a wide range of benefits...
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A must-have compendium for anyone looking to learn about the fascinating world of over 500 essential tools.
This is the book for answering all your tool questions, gaining knowledge before hiring a professional, or simply flipping through just for the joy of learning something new about the objects that shape our world.
This expansive guide catalogs more than 500 tools for measuring, cutting, fastening, and shaping-from hammers and saws to wrenches,...
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Whether you've just unpacked your first table saw or have been using one for years, this complete guide features essential and up-to-date information needed to set up and tune your table saw and expand your table saw skillset. Featuring all of the most critical table saw techniques, including preparing lumber, selecting and truing blades, mastering basic to advanced cuts, and joinery techniques, this must-have manual will equip you with all the necessary...
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A tool to empower and educate a new generation of inventors, creators, designers, and fabricators! This comprehensive resource is an accessible, beginner-friendly guide for anyone interested in understanding CNC (Computer Numerical Control) woodworking and the future of these technologies. From the fundamentals of CNC to its machinery, software, tools, materials, and 2-1/2 D carving, Beginner's Guide to CNC Machining for Wood will teach you everything...
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John Whelan unlocks the fascinating secrets of an almost lost art: wooden planemaking. For those curious about the ingenious ways of the craft, this book lays out clear, step-by-step instructions that will enable any woodworker to make a plane. Each chapter (covering 20 different types of planes and spokeshaves) is fully illustrated by the author's line drawings. In addition, there are chapters on the history and alternative methods of planemaking,...
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This book starts the reader on a journey through time, with a short history of folding knives, leading to the evolution of the first switchblade. Progressing through time, wonderful photos illustrate the descriptions of switchblades. Throughout the book, highlighted sections showcase specific details that will be most helpful to collectors. Also included are facts about knife maker’s styles, patterns, tang stamps, and a complete illustrated glossary....
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Covering everything you need to get the most out of your circular saw and jig saw, the Missing Shop Manual Series goes beyond basic safety, assembly, and set-up. From ripping wood to circle cutting, you'll discover the techniques and tips to maximize your saw's performance.
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Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life. Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment...
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Welding is a fun and surprisingly affordable activity, with complete welding kits available at home-improvement stores for a few hundred dollars. This book shows you everything you need to know to become a competent and safe welder of a wide variety of metal projects. Featured projects include a coffee table, magazine rack, wine rack, truck rack, firepit, and gate. The time has never been better to learn to weld. New tools and equipment are lower...
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Minimalist Magic: Transforming Your Space into a Haven of Simplicity and Style Are you yearning for a serene sanctuary in your home, a place where tranquility reigns and stress fades away? Have you wondered how to craft minimalist spaces that not only look beautiful but also nurture your well-being? Do you seek a guide to help you design spaces that evoke a sense of calm and clarity? Do you often ponder: How can I transform my living spaces into havens...
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Whether you're splitting a cord of wood for your fireplace or managing acres of woodland, The Backyard Lumberjack provides plenty of practical instruction and firsthand advice. Familiarize yourself with the proper equipment and safety gear, then learn how to fell, buck, split, and stack your own wood supply for the season. Veteran lumberjacks Frank Philbrick and Stephen Philbrick cover everything you need to know to bring a tree from the forest to...
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Want to Teach Your Kids the Names of Tools in German?Wonder How They're Pronounced?Enhance your learning experience with our complimentary audio recordings. Follow the link in the book to not only read but also listen and familiarize yourself with authentic German pronunciation.Delight in learning German with our vivid picture book!Key Features of the Book: German Names for Tools.Vibrant Illustrations of Each Tool.English Translations.English Transliteration...
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Want to Teach Your Kids the Names of Tools in Russian?Wonder How They're Pronounced?Enhance your learning experience with our complimentary audio recordings. Follow the link in the book to not only read but also listen and familiarize yourself with authentic Russian pronunciation.Delight in learning Russian with our vivid picture book!Key Features of the Book: Russian Names for Tools.Vibrant Illustrations of Each Tool.English Translations.English...
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As part of our comprehensive HomeSkills DIY series, HomeSkills: Carpentry teaches you the essential skill of woodworking. At the core of every true handyperson is the ability to work with wood. In the home, the garage, or the backyard, the skill of carpentry will prove useful time and time again-it is the ultimate foundational craft of the do-it-yourselfer. With HomeSkills: Carpentry, we invite you to embark on building your DIY skillset by teaching...