Spike Carlsen
1) Woodworking FAQ: the workshop companion: build your skills and know-how for making great projects
Author
Publisher
Storey Pub
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
304 p. : col. ill. ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Whether you're a beginner building your first shelf or an experienced craftsman designing a new gazebo, Spike Carlson has the answers to all of your woodworking questions. You'll find expert advice on setting up your work area, choosing appropriate tools, working with different types of wood, and building furniture, as well as tips on joinery techniques, custom finishes, and much more. Presenting comprehensive information in a friendly question-and-answer...
Author
Publisher
Collins
Pub. Date
c2008
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
xv, 411 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
In a world without wood, we might not be here at all. Without wood, we wouldn't have had the fire, heat, and shelter that allowed us to expand into the colder regions of the planet. If civilization somehow did develop, our daily lives still would be vastly different: there would be no violins, baseball bats, chopsticks, or wine corks. The book you are now holding wouldn't exist.
At the same time, many of us are removed from the world where wood...
Author
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
223 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
"Carpenter Spike Carlsen, his wife, and their recently blended family of five kids set out to build a cabin on the north shore of Lake Superior. Part building guide and part memoir, Cabin Lessons tells the funny, wry, and heartwarming story of their eventful journey--from buying land on an eroding cliff to (finally) enjoying the hideaway of their dreams. Learning as they go, and learning about themselves and each other along the way, they find in...
Author
Series
Publisher
Storey Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Formats
Description
Gardeners, small farmers, and outdoor living enthusiasts will love this compilation of 76 rustic DIY projects. From plant supports and clotheslines to a chicken coop, a greenhouse, and a root cellar with storage bins, most of the projects are suitable for complete novices, and all use just basic tools and easy-to-find materials. You’ll find techniques to build whatever your outdoor world is missing, with additional tips to live sustainably,
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Publisher
Linden Pub
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
vi, 122 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Blending the practicality of IKEA with the creativity of Martha Stewart, this collection of innovative projects is presented with simplicity of construction in mind. The suggested pieces are practical, have broad appeal, and carry a high brag factor upon completion. Requiring minimal assembly time and tools, this concise, engaging, and even humorous guide offers countless tips as well as clear and instructive photography. The majority of the projects...
Author
Publisher
HarperOne
Pub. Date
[2020]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
328 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"On his regular walk one morning, Spike Carlsen realized there was an entire world outside his front door that he knew nothing about. How does that fire hydrant work, he wondered? Why are street lights shining more brightly than ever before? And, on a more personal level, why does an easy stroll around the neighborhood always leave him feeling more creative and spry, better able to take on the day? A simple walk around the block set Carlsen off on...
Author
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
©2014.
Physical Desc
viii, 287 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
'Homesteaders, gardeners, small farmers, and outdoor living enthusiasts will love these 76 DIY projects for practical outdoor items designed to help you live more sustainably and independently. Expert woodworker Spike Carlsen offers clear, simple, fully illustrated instructions for everything from plant supports and a clothesline to a potting bench, a chicken coop, a hoop greenhouse, a cold frame, a beehive, a root cellar with storage bins, and an...
