Decorative Wood & Metalwork

There is much discussion among artisans when it comes to improving the cutting behavior of tools quickly and permanently, but the debate is settled...

Sheet metal is a common and widely used material, which can be easily worked using hand tools or simple machinery. There are lots of opportunities...

Milling is the process of cutting away material - usually, but not exclusively, metal - by feeding a piece of work pas a rotating multiple-tooth cu...

Pewter is an age-old craft that is enjoying a revival today. This book celebrates its heritage and qualities by explaining the techniques that hav...

A new practical guide to dividing (indexing) in the workshop. Whether new to the process or looking to enhance your skills, this book will introdu...

Chess pieces and their boards are a thing of beauty that serious players often like to display around their home. The 15 one of a kind designs in t...

This UK author transforms a classic craft into an art form that expresses contemporary style. This title examines the methods for burning tribal an...

This title teaches new and experienced craftsmen how to do what they love without breaking the bank. It includes advice on making tools from scratc...

A practical and inspiring A-Z guide to the world's most popular woods. Many of the world's most beautiful and useful woods are in serious decline d...

Gearing of Lathes for Screwcutting is aimed specifically at the engineer for use in the workshop. It is intended to take away as much as possible ...

This creative sourcebook of U.S. military art offers dozens of full-size patterns for use in Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy-t...

This second installment in the Laminated Wood Art series focuses on using a multi-generational process to create unique, symmetrical wood art pat...

A must-have reference for every woodworkers library, this well-illustrated book shows how to apply a hardwood edge and inlay to any curved tabletop...

For woodturners at an advanced level, this book offers skills, projects, and inspiration. The 10 turning techniques here allow experts to expand th...

Techniques for building the fence you want. Advice on tools, materials, foundations and special features. Easy-to-use patterns. Fold-out of full-si...

For the first time, the history of spalted woodwood coloration caused by fungiis detailed in a comprehensive resource covering the science, the his...

With 181 detailed color photos and clear, step-by-step guidance from a top-tier knifemaker, this workshop-proven method guides intermediate to adva...

Accompany woodsman Ben Law as he celebrates the amazing diversity of craft products made from materials sourced directly from the woods. Including ...

The perfect resource for starting work in metal forging, this guide introduces the traditional techniques from a modern perspective. It focuses on ...

This second installment in the Laminated Wood Art series focuses on using a multi-generational process to create unique, symmetrical wood art pat...

This guide for carving an intricate, three-dimensional dogwood branch sculpture in butternut lends itself well to wood carvers at most skill levels...

Artist and pyrographer Lora S. Irish walks you through all the basics of woodburning. You can learn about using temperature, time, layering and tex...

This book helps you create breathtaking art that shines with the nostalgia of antiqued metal. Metal paints and patina solution allow you to achieve...