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Taunton’s Complete Illustrated Guide to Finishing

Swamp Yankee on March 18th, 2009

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
With scores of color photos showing in medias res finishing work and dozens of carefully composed illustrations showing angles, strokes and tools, this latest entry in Taunton’s guide series should give even the most amateur aspirant a shot at sophisticated wood finishing effects. Jewitt, a Cleveland-based refinisher who runs his own business, is the veteran of two previous books, Hand-Applied Finishes and Great Wood Finishes. Here, he uses his expertise to introduce would-be home finishers to everything from the right brushes and spray guns (“conventional” v. “HVLP,” or High Volume Low Pressure), to the proper techniques for sanding molded edges by hand, to the difference between glazing and toning. The book is intelligently laid out: no page is ever too busy, but each spread contains enough information to take readers through a full step of a process so that they don’t have to drop whatever tools are in hand to flip a page. Well paced and comprehensive, Jewitt’s book is a valuable resource for neophytes and pros alike.
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Product Description
Taunton’s Complete Illustrated Guide to Finishing features advanced techniques on controlling and adjusting color, disguising defects, and repairing finishes. This clear and comprehensive volume for woodworkers includes 850 color photos as well as 30 color illustrations.

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Hidden Locking Mechanisms

Swamp Yankee on March 6th, 2009

Recently I was working on a woodworking project for Swamp Yankee Designs that required Hidden Locking Mechanisms. Here are a few of the Hidden Locking Mechanisms woodworking project resources I found:

Half-Mortise Jewelry Box Locks

No visible hardware from outside the box. Just turn the key to activate these smooth, positive action locks. Brass with steel locking mechanism.

Half-Mortise Jewelry Box Locks

Half Mortise Heavy Duty Chest Lock

Strong, brass lock with two hooks.

Half Mortise Heavy Duty Chest Lock

Making Working Wooden Locks, Book

Here are five fabulous projects for adventurous woodworkers! Former locksmith and woodworking extraordinaire Tim Detweiler guides you through four keyed locks, each with its own distinctive mechanism, as well a 3-number combination lock. Each lock is fully functional and is constructed entirely of wooden parts: keys, tumblers, pins, hinges, shackles…everything. They can all be constructed with basic woodworking tools. Each project is accompanied by measured drawings, full-color photos and expert step-by-step instruction. A project gallery at the end will serve as inspiration for your own designs. 96 pages.

Making Working Wooden Locks, Book