Fast, efficient and effective, Japanese handplanes are becoming increasingly more popular among Western cabinetmakers, carpenters and woodworkers. These tools are meant to be used, used hard, and produce rapid, excellent results. Author and woodworking instructor Scott Wynn shows you how to choose, set up, maintain and use these versatile tools to achieve stunning results. Japanese blades are arguably the best in the world and Scott shares his methods for keeping those blades sharp. Japanese-style planes are also quick to build, and Scott shows how to make your own custom plane in a special section. Discover why this traditional tool has a home in your modern workshop, with step-by-step instructions, full-colour photos, detailed illustrations and clear diagrams.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 144

Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 17-11-2017

Worried about ever-rising fuel bills and longing for the day when you can be off-grid and independent? Anxious about the quality of the food you eat and planning to go organic? Yearning to get back to the way it was but don't know where to start? This book will show you how to achieve the eco-friendly good life. The authors cover the ecological gamut from geothermal heating to crop rotation to soap making. They answer important questions like how much land is really needed to be self-sufficient, whether or not to depend entirely on natural forms of energy, and which farm animals will best meet your needs. There’s practical information here on building an insulated flue pipe chimney, identifying edible wild plants and composting with worms—as well as recipes for jams, rhubarb wine, cheeses and more. Packed with full-colour photographs, helpful illustrations and diagrams, The Self-Sufficiency Handbook will appeal to urban dwellers who want to adopt certain aspects of greener living and to serious adherents of back-to-basics living.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 240

Dimensions: 178 x 229 mm

Publication Date: 10-11-2017

“We are all born makers.” We can say that the Makers movement can be identified with the DIY culture and the feeling we get when you make something with your bear hands. Likewise, we can say that said movement is based on hobbies that go from being a leisure activity to an economic force. The power of the Makers movement knows no limits! Be Makers, Be Happy!

Bind: hardback

Pages: 144

Dimensions: 180 x 230 mm

Publication Date: 22-05-2017

From basic storage sheds to playhouses, gazebos and workshops, there’s a growing trend toward standalone spaces as attractive alternatives to home additions. Build the outdoor structure of your dreams by doing all or part of the work yourself. This essential do-it-yourself guide will help you make your dreams a reality. All of the techniques and tips you’ll need are inside. Build Your Own Shed & Outdoor Projects Manual graphically demonstrates the latest in shed construction techniques and illustrates every step of the construction process in detail. Select from more than 200 expertly prepared plans for building a wide range of outdoor structures, from simple utility sheds to elegant cabanas, cottages, greenhouses, pole buildings and much more. Easy-to-follow construction blueprints and materials lists are available for each project to ensure success.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 144

Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 21-08-2017

This big book provides complete working shop drawings for 61 classic furniture pieces. The author, a master cabinetmaker, measured original Craftsman antiques to create these detailed plans. With full perspective views, elevations, sections, details, and cutting lists for each project, this revised collection gives today's woodworkers the heart of the Craftsman aesthetic, along with all the information needed for workshop success.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 344

Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 20-09-2017

From snowmen and Santas to puppies, pigs, and pirates, even beginning carvers can make 44 charming animal, holiday, and fantasy carvings with Quick & Cute Carving Projects. Author Lorie Dickie shows how to get started using just a blank basswood -egg- and a few simple cuts. Readily available at craft stores, pre-cut basswood eggs are a great way to learn the basics of in-the-round woodcarving. These premade blanks allow new carvers to achieve instant success, and help make the first project fast and fun. Lorie's clear carving and painting instructions walk you through the entire process with step-by-step color photographs. Ready-to-use holiday-themed patterns are included for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and more.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 48

Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 04-09-2017

With this pocket-sized guidebook and a trusty Swiss Army Knife, readers will be ready to whittle wherever they go. World-famous whittler Chris Lubkemann shows how to carve 43 useful and whimsical objects using nothing more than a stick and an Original Swiss Army(R) Knife. Chris offers step-by-step instructions for all the traditional whittling favorites like spoons, forks, and flowers, plus some decidedly funny animals and the classic curly tail rooster. He also provides sage advice on how to choose wood, sharpen a blade, and safely control your knife. Published in collaboration with Victorinox(R) AG, makers of the Original Swiss Army Knife.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 250

Dimensions: 140 x 171 mm

Publication Date: 15-09-2017

Dress up or dress down with over-the-top bling that you make yourself! DIY Trend Jewelry offers 20 stylish projects that you can create in just one afternoon. From a Boho Stone Drop Necklace to Deco Fringe Earrings or a Chunky Rope Bracelet, each of these on-trend creations will stand out with innovative style. Even if you never made jewelry before, step-by-step photographs and simple instructions get you started. The authors explain all of the basic techniques you need to know, including crimps, loops, cutting chain, cord ends, and more. Projects are arranged by level of difficulty--from beginner through intermediate and advanced--and use only inexpensive materials that can be easily found in craft and hobby stores.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 64

Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 15-09-2017

Historic, classic, creative and fun, leather crafting is a craft for all ages. Whether you are just a beginner looking to get started or an experienced leather artist in need of a concise reference, Get Started in Leather Crafting is your guide to an enjoyable craft that lasts a lifetime. Master leather artisans Tony and Kay Laier introduce you to the basics of leather preparation and show you how to use stamps, punches, cutters and other essential tools. They provide expert tips on edge finishing methods and take you step-by-step through a traditional floral carving project. From forming, moulding and embossing leather to creative stitching, lacing and braiding, this book will teach you all of the skills you'll need to make beautiful belts, wallets, purses, jewellery, home accessories and more.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 48

Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 15-09-2017

Awaken your senses to a new appreciation of colour as you enter the studio of one of the world’s leading fabric and quilt designers. Updated in a visually exciting edition, Welcome Home Kaffe Fassett shows you how to combine rich colours and textures to create your own decorative accents including designer cushions and quilts and whimsical rag rugs. Kaffe’s passion for vivid and intricate design has inspired artistic knitting patterns, stunning needlepoint, unique fabrics, fantastic mosaics and fabulous patchwork quilts. In these pages, he reveals the colour theory and sources of inspiration behind his visually exciting work. Kaffe’s historic one-­‐man textile-­‐art exhibition at the Minneapolis Institute of Art has been photographed exclusively for this book. Delight in nine projects, including a completely new project for a full-­‐size snowball quilt. Each design comes with clear step-­‐by-­‐step instructions, how-­‐to-­‐diagrams, and templates.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 128

Dimensions: 210 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 10-10-2017