Review of Home Machinists Handbook (Paperback)

The Home Machinist's Handbook is a wonderful first book for anyoneinterested in learning how to create parts in metal at home with small (orlarge) machine tools. The book covers all of the essentials in a clearreadable style and includes plenty of helpful illustrations and photos. Ican't recommend this book highly enough if you're just starting out in thehobby.

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Here's everything the do-it-yourselfer needs to set up, and operate a handy-man's machine shop. Areas covered range from shop requirements and proper lighting to buying, using, and storing tools.

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Review of Crafting With Copper: 27 Creative Projects for Home & Garden (Paperback)

It was okay but I really am looking for much harder project information. I am wanting to make a rainchain and the example in the book was much too simple. I'm looking for harder 'how to' examples.

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Artistic Metal Work Made Simple

Fabulous works of metal art don't require expensive materials, dangerous tools, or special safety gear. Ordinary copper tubing and rolls of sheet copper are available at any hardware store or home center, and can be used for an infinite number of clever and creative craft items. Crafting with Copper gives readers complete plans and directions for 27 easy-to-build projects they'll be proud to display in home and garden, or give away as gifts.

Working with copper is a remarkably easy craft-one that will introduce readers to the wonderful world ofcreative metal work and build confidence in their skills. Soft and bendable yet rigid enough to hold its shape, copper pieces can be fashioned with simple cuttings tools and cheap propane torches, or put together with screws or glue.

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Jana Freiband is an award-winning artist who has studied and taught photography and design at several prominent institutions in the U.S. and abroad. She has published numerous articles on fine art and travel.Jana lives in Minneapolis, MN

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Review of Finishing and Refinishing (Fine Woodworking On) (Paperback)

This book does a good job covering the basics, and some more advanced ideas, of finishing. The articles by George Frank are most interesting and it's a shame that a man with his skills is no longer with us.

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How can you control the shine of varnish on wood, capture the glossy black finish of a fine piano or produce the soft sheen of an oil finish? This text presents the formulas and methods of the experts, and reveals the secrets of their craft.

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Review of Simple Pleasures of the Home: Cozy Comforts and Old-Fashioned Crafts for Every Room in the House (Hardcover)

I loved this book from the very first page.The author writes in an easy, conversational style that made me feel she was talking to me over a cup of tea.

Susannah Seton gives such motivation to discover the joys of simpleliving and tranquility within one's home.For those of us with that strongnesting instinct and sense of home as sanctuary, this book is anaffirmation to living peacefully, beautifully and joyfully.For those whowish they had less stress in their lives, this is a place to start.

Setongives many practical ideas for enhancing simple pleasures by way of foods,decorating and crafts as well as mindset. This is a beautiful book!

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"Home," writes Susannah Seton. "There are few words that carry such potent feelings. It's the place where we can let down our hair, loosen our clothes, put our feet up. It's where those we love most share in the ordinariness and extraordinariness of our days. It's the place many of us spend lifetimes trying to get back to. As the proverb goes, it's where our hearts are.Simple Pleasures of the Home is for everyone who has the nesting impulse - from passionate and accomplished home decorators to anyone who simply enjoys domestic downtime. Organized room by room, the book includes dozens of simple activities for bringing the family together, creative ideas for pampering yourself and loved ones, easy-to-follow instructions for making aromatherapy products, tips for candlemaking, and comfort-food recipes.

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