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The following are books that have been offered for free book draws here at LumberJocks.com


Thanks to Fox Chapel Publishing, Toolemera, and Consulting Woodworker for the donation of the books!
 
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Lettering & Sign Carving Workbook by Betty Padden

This book review is from the December 2012 issue of our LumberJocks' eMag

Fox Chapel Publishing is donating another book for a free draw! (See below for details)
Lettering & Sign Carving Workbook by Betty Padden



"Signs, signs, everywhere are signs" (lyrics from a song by Les Emmerson and performed by the Five Man Electrical Band) ….
And with this "how to" book you can add a few signs to the scenery! The book begins with photo/text tutorials on how to carve the numbers 0-9, from applying your pattern to the wood, to carving the numbers, and to finishing the sign in preparation for hanging it, including painting techniques.

The ten projects that are included in the book not only look at carving the designs but also includes putting pieces of wood together to form large blanks, using the bandsaw to cut out shapes, making 3-d type signs, painting techniques, and using power rotary tools. The projects go from a simple letter/number sign to a complex Noah's ark with animals.

There are lots of photos and many "alternative strategies" and tips along the way. What I really like abou the book is the combination of carving and painting techniques, giving a carver, I think, everything that he/she needs to know to carve and create a beautiful and meaningful sign.

WIN A FREE BOOK

One random draw winner will receive a copy of the book.
To enter your name in the draw, click here and answer the two easy questions.
Deadline: January 10, 2012

Another big thank-you to Fox Chapel Publishing for their continued donation of books for free draws here at LumberJocks.com.
 
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Relief Carving Projects & Techniques

This book review is from the January 2013 issue of our LumberJocks' eMag

Fox Chapel Publishing is donating another book for a free draw! (See below for details)
Relief Carving Projects & Techniques



37 projects: not only inspiration but also filled with how-to techniques and styles. Although I am not a carver, I had lots of ideas running through my head as I looked through the various projects included. The technique of Scandinavian Kolrosing (line carving), in particular, caught my eye… that and the fairy door, of course.

The projects range from simple, (I think I might be able to manage one or two) to rather complex (the deep-relief mantel looks very challenging). There are signs, clocks, stamps, trivets, and other decor items, including the decorative sleigh.

I give the book two thumbs up. And I might, now, just have to make another fairy door!

WIN A FREE BOOK

One random draw winner will receive a copy of the book.
To enter your name in the draw, click here and answer the two easy questions.
Deadline: February 10, 2013

Another big thank-you to Fox Chapel Publishing for their continued donation of books for free draws here at LumberJocks.com.
 
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Cabinet Construction

This book review is from the February 2013 issue of our LumberJocks' eMag

Fox Chapel Publishing is donating another book for a free draw! (See below for details)
Cabinet Construction



This book is part of the "back to basics" series and includes all the information you need to know in order to build cabinets. It walks the reader through designing a cabinet, building the frame, adding doors, drawers, and legs.

The book not only includes the written "how-to's" but also includes many photos, drawings, and side tips. It is a great resource to have at your side while venturing into the world of cabinet making and as a "go to reference" for tips and reminders!

WIN A FREE BOOK

One random draw winner will receive a copy of the book.
To enter your name in the draw, click here and answer the two easy questions.
Deadline: March 10, 2013

Another big thank-you to Fox Chapel Publishing for their continued donation of books for free draws here at LumberJocks.com.
 
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How To Make Kitchen Cabinets

This book review is from the March 2013 issue of our LumberJocks' eMag

Fox Chapel Publishing is donating another book for a free draw! (See below for details)

How To Make Kitchen Cabinets



This book is another "everything you need to know and all in one place" resource! From selecting right style for your kitchen, to building the cabinets, adding the hardware and finishing touches, to working with existing cabinets.

The book is filled with step-by-step instructions and photos as well as tips such as making a gap look like it was intended.

My favourite part of the book makes me wish that I had read it BEFORE we added pull-out shelves to all of our kitchen cupboards. One of the options for such shelving is to create adjustable supports. Being able to raise/lower the shelves based on contents would have been an added bonus. The toe-kick drawers are also intriguing and can still be added to my "future ideas" list!

Overall: 2 thumbs up!!

WIN A FREE BOOK

One random draw winner will receive a copy of the book.
To enter your name in the draw, click here and answer the two easy questions.
Deadline: April 10, 2013

Another big thank-you to Fox Chapel Publishing for their continued donation of books for free draws here at LumberJocks.com.
 
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Thanks for the heads up!
I live near Fox Chapel and went to their warehouse over lunch to get a copy.
They have a 'scratch and dent' shelf and got this book for $9 and change. Not bad! Lots of other books on the shelves but I didn't have time to browse.
 
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Carving Faces Workbook

This book review is from the April 2013 issue of our LumberJocks' eMag

Fox Chapel Publishing is donating another book for a free draw! (See below for details)


Carving Faces Workbook

One of the tips author Harold Enlow shares is "To carve well you have to carve a lot." Practice, practice, practice. This workbook provides an in-depth look in the process of carving five different facial features (eyes, nose, mouth, ears, hair) and seven different faces. The cowboy, for example, is demonstrated with 31 different photos. Creating these faces with the step-by-step guide provides the groundwork for the "carving a lot" practice.

WIN A FREE BOOK

One random draw winner will receive a copy of the book.
To enter your name in the draw, click here and answer the two easy questions.
Deadline: May 10, 2013

Another big thank-you to Fox Chapel Publishing for their continued donation of books for free draws here at LumberJocks.com.
 
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Woodworking Tips

This book review is from the May 2013 issue of our LumberJocks' eMag

Fox Chapel Publishing is donating another book for a free draw! (See below for details)

Woodworking Tips


"Over 650 Ingenious Workshop Tips, Techniques, and secrets"-- well that about says it all, doesn't it! 650+.
There is information on equipment, electricity and batteries, finishing, gluing, joinery, sharpening, and so much more.

This is another of those "everything you need to know" books, filled with pictures and tips and information about woodworking.

WIN A FREE BOOK

One random draw winner will receive a copy of the book.
To enter your name in the draw, click here and answer the two easy questions.
Deadline: June 10, 2013

Another big thank-you to Fox Chapel Publishing for their continued donation of books for free draws here at LumberJocks.com.
 
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SketchUp Webinar

This draw is from the May 2013 issue of our LumberJocks' eMag

American Woodworker is contributing a "draw prize" and one lucky random winner will receive:

A free online class from American Woodworker - a 19.99 value!

Learn SketchUp for woodworkers from the comfort of your own home. Over six hours of instruction, downloads and other support material.

This is a beginner's webinar in Trimble SketchUp. No prior experience with SketchUp is needed, but the student must be able to download and install SketchUp and be familiar with a computer.

Trimble SketchUp 8 is a free and powerful tool. Learn how to install SketchUp, setup application preferences, choose model defaults and customize a template. Tour the work area screens and become familiar with its tools. The heart of this course is modeling the Bedside Table and producing dimensioned shop drawings and photorealistic textured images.

_See full Table of contents: http://www.americanwoodworker.tv/beginner-sketchup-table-of-contents/"_

WIN A FREE WEBINAR CLASS

One random draw winner will receive a free online class.
To enter your name in the draw, click here and answer the two easy questions.
Deadline: June 10, 2013

A big thank-you to American Woodworker for the donation.
 
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Relief Carving Wood Spirits

This book review is from the June 2011 issue of our LumberJocks' eMag

Fox Chapel Publishing is donating another book for a free draw! (See below for details)


Relief Carving Wood Spirits

The Wood Spirit - given a 3-d face by wood carvers throughout the ages and waiting for you to release one with your carving tools.

The author, Lora Irish, explains the process of releasing a wood spirit through photos, drawings, and step-by-step instructions. The book covers information on, amongst other things, patterns, preparing the wood, carving, and finishing the project. ... AND you get a bonus of 20 pages of patterns!

This is another fantastic book published by Fox Chapel and would be a great asset for anyone interested in relief carving and/or wood spirits.

WIN A FREE BOOK

One random draw winner will receive a copy of the book.
To enter your name in the draw, click here and answer the two easy questions.
Deadline: August 10, 2013

Another big thank-you to Fox Chapel Publishing for their continued donation of books for free draws here at LumberJocks.com.
 
#36 ·
Wooden Boxes by our Dennis Zongker

This book is from our October 2013 issue of the LumberJocks' eMag.
Dennis Zongker generously donated a copy for a free draw.
(To submit your name for the draw click here).
NOTE: Deadline for the draw is November 10th, 2013.


Photo from http://www.tauntonstore.com/

I was hoping to have the book in time for the eMag (which just went out this week) but crossing the border always causes extended delays… but when I checked the mail box today, there it was. And oh what a fantastic book it is!

Filled with lots of step-by-step instructions and photos, the reader is not only guided through making a box, a beautiful box, but also through using the lathe to make feet for the box, veneering and inlays, marquetry, carving, and …well, it seems like the list is endless!

The Artist's Sketch Box had me longing to be an artist… oh how wonderful it would be to open up the box and bring out my tools. And to have made the box myself (or, more likely, to have had it built specially for me), well, would leave me sitting in awe and probably not picking up a pencil.

Back to the book, I am in awe of the wealth of information included in the book-beyond what I would expect in a book about box-making. Extraordinary, beautiful, true craftsmanship and, on top of that, sharing of the woodworking skills and Wisdom to anyone who wants to learn!

This book is a treasure.
 
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