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  • Shipping Container Homes: How To Build A Shipping Container Home For Cheap And Live Mortgage-Free For Life

    by John Clark ...
    One Simple Guide About Everything You Need To Know For Building The Shipping Container Home Of Your DreamsWant a guide on how to build a shipping container home? You are at the right place!You're about to discover how to build your very own shipping container home, with no mortgage payments. Living in a shipping container house has it's benefits, one of them being that you can do the construction ... Read more

    R82,93 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Perfect Edge

    The Ultimate Guide to Sharpening for Woodworkers

    by Ron Hock ...
    Sharp Tools Work Better!If you've never experienced the pleasure of using a really sharp tool, you're missing one of the real pleasures of woodworking. In The Perfect Edge, the mystery of the elusive sharp edge is solved by long-time sharpening expert and tool maker Ron Hock. You'll soon find how easy and safe hand tools are to use.This book covers all the different sharpening methods so you can ... Read more

    R214,46

  • Shipping Container Homes

    The best guide to building a shipping container home, including plans, FAQs, and much more!

    by David Winters ...
    SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMESThis book aims to educate you on shipping container homes, and how to begin designing and building your own!Inside this book, you will learn about the different types of containers, how to source them, what the building process entails, and much more.At the completion of this book you will have a good understanding of container homes and have an idea as to whether this type ... Read more

    R57,15 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Workbench Design Book

    The Art & Philosophy of Building Better Benches

    by Christopher Schwarz ...
    The follow-up book to Workbenches: From Design & Theory to Construction & UseComplete plans, expert instruction and rationale for building nine workbench formsInstruction on improving existing workbenches for better workholding and an improved woodworking shop.The Workbench Design Book not only shows how to design a workbenchâ€"it also discusses and presents nine specific designs plus critiques of ... Read more

    R321,64

  • How to Build Modern Kitchen Cabinets - Complete Instructions, Working Drawings and Lists of Materials for the Eleven Most Popular Styles in Sizes to Suit Any Kitchen - Sink Units, Cupboards and Drawer Cabinets and Others

    by Milton Gunerman ...
    This vintage volume contains a complete guide to building kitchen cabinets, with simple instructions, working drawings, and lists of materials for the eleven most popular styles, in sizes to suit any kitchen. Accessible and profusely illustrated, this handbook is suitable for novice woodworkers, and would make for a handy addition to any DIY collection. Contents include: “The Secret of Planning a ... Read more

    R107,51 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Woodturning with Resin

    Techniques & Projects for Turning Works of Art

    by Keith Lackner ...
    Discover how resin can transform your next woodturned project into a work of art…You’ve probably seen the dazzling work of woodturners who’ve combined resin with wood to create gorgeous, one-of-a-kind projects ranging from pens and bowls to platters, boxes and more. The end result is so amazing that you’d think the process would be too complicated and too expensive. It’s not. In fact, once you ... Read more

    R381,56

  • Carve: A Simple Guide to Whittling

    by Melanie Abrantes ...
    Whittle a beautiful spoon, comb, pair of dice, and more with this fresh introduction to a folksy craft. Carve modernizes a mindful hobby that people have turned to for generations to help them slow down, relax, and connect with the outdoors. Choose from a dozen projects with bespoke details, all are designed to be useful at home or while camping. And because these objects are small, they require ... Read more

    R109,70

  • Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Carpentry for Homeowners

    Basic Carpentry Skills & Everyday Home Repairs

    by Chris Marshall ...
    Series series Black & Decker Complete Guide
    New Edition! Everyday Carpentry for Every Homeowner.For today's homeowner, basic carpentry skills are an absolute must. Professional handymen are in rare supply these days, and if you can find them at all, they may command exorbitant rates for work that takes just an hour or two to do. Best of all, modern tools are inexpensive and easy to use, making most home carpentry tasks a breeze to do-it ... Read more

    R368,91

  • Shipping Container Homes

    A Complete Guide to Building a Container Home and Tiny House Living

    by Peter Johnson ...
    SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMESA shipping container home is a more affordable option for home ownership, as you can build a new construction for far less than it costs to build a conventional home. They require fewer materials to build, and the materials are often much cheaper to begin with than those used in a traditional home.A shipping container home can also be built much faster than regular home ... Read more

    R57,15 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Ultimate Router Guide

    Jigs, Joinery, Projects and More...

    Edited by Popular Woodworking ...
    Learn all about the most versatile tool in your shop!What can a router add to your woodworking? Simple and complicated joinery for boxes, cabinetry, tables, chairs, doors and much more. You can produce a dizzying array of decorative edge and surface treatments--from a basic chamfer or roundover, to intricate intarsia and inlay.• In a special 54-page primer you'll learn the basics on fixed-base ... Read more

    R321,64

  • Bill Hylton's Ultimate Guide to the Router Table

    by Bill Hylton ...
    The first operator's manual for the router tableIf you don't have a router table in your shop yet, you should! The router table opens up a whole new world of using the router that simply can't be done using it any other way. Operations such as edge profiling, making mouldings, cutting lock-miter joints, box joints, rabbets, grooves, splined miters, using templates, pin routing and more can be done ... Read more

    R232,29

  • The Handmade Teardrop Trailer

    Design & Build a Classic Tiny Camper from Scratch

    by Matt Berger ...
    Hit the road in style and comfort you built yourself...The road trip has been a celebrated American tradition for as long as there have been roads on which to travel. Combined with our love of the great outdoors, hitting the road in search of some peace under the stars is a goal for anyone old enough to drive -- even more so in today's hectic, wired world. Millennials and retiring boomers want to ... Read more

    R412,84

  • Kitchen Cabinets Center - Your One Stop Guide for Everything Kitchen Cabinets Related. Guide to Building, Assembling, Refacing, Painting

    by Green Initiatives ...
    Your one stop guide for all kitchen cabinets related information. Building, assembling, refacing, painting...Considering options to buy kitchen cabinets? Looking for cheap kitchen cabinets or discount kitchen cabinets? Do it all yourself with this comprehensive guide ... Read more

    R99,55 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Wood Pallet for Beginners: Simple, Fun and Cool DIY Projects for Interior and Outdoor Design

    DIY Woodwork

    by Calvin Hale ...
    Series series DIY Woodwork
    So this morning at 2:00 am you heard a large crash and now that daylight has risen, you see that your front lawn is filled with pallets from an overturned semi. After the insurance adjuster has come by and issued you a check, you still have a yard full of pallets, and no idea short of the world’s biggest marshmallow roast of what to do with them.Well, buddy, there is a solution to this problem ... Read more

    R82,93

  • Chicken Coops: Beginner's Guide to Planning and Building Your First Chicken Coop to Become Self-Sufficient

    Backyard Chicken & Off the Grid

    by Tommy Jacobson ...
    Series series Backyard Chicken & Off the Grid
    Chicken Coops:Beginner’s Guide to Planning and Building Your First Chicken Coop to Become Self-SufficientHave you ever wanted to have 100% free-range eggs and poultry? Want to experience the joy and excitement of harvesting eggs and keeping your own flight of chickens? Do you have a knack of carpentry and building projects? Curious on how you can build your own chicken coop at your backyard?If you ... Read more

    R82,93

  • Build Your Own Kitchen Cabinets

    by Danny Proulx ...
    Build your own kitchen cabinets!You don't need a showroom full of equipment or expertise in calculus to build your own kitchen cabinets. In fact, Danny Proulx's concise, easy-to-follow instructions enable you to create incredible kitchens with just a few power tools-a table saw, circular saw, router and drill.Completely revised and updated, Build Your Own Kitchen Cabinets, Second Edition, provides ... Read more

    R178,58

  • The Handbuilt Home

    34 Simple Stylish and Budget-Friendly Woodworking Projects for Every Room

    by Ana White ...
    Create a Beautiful, Modern Home with One-of-a-Kind DIY FurnitureBeds, organizers, Adirondack chairs, a play table, and more! It's easy to build inexpensive, quality furnishings with this indispensible collection of woodworking projects from Ana White, the popular blogger who has inspired millions of homemakers with her stylish furniture plans and DIY spirit. As a young mom on a tight budget, Ana ... Read more

    R109,70

  • Black & Decker Carpentry Made Simple

    23 Stylish Projects - Learn as You Build

    by Brad Holden ...
    Featuring 23 complete home furnishing plans presented with simple, graphic photos and illustrations, BLACK+DECKER Carpentry Made Simple is an interactive introduction to home carpentry: with great designs.Each carefully selected project contains lessons and valuable tips on skill building and design to help you improve as a DIYer, as you simultaneously create lovely, modern, and even elegant ... Read more

    R382,13

  • The Wolf Not Only Blew the Straw House Down

    by Sarah Butland ...
    Fairytales don't always come true but are often based on an idea that could be recreated and with the Three Little Pigs building with straw, they were absolutely on to something.They didn't fall madly in love, get rescued by a prince or lose a shoe that didn't match anyone in a kingdom. They used their resources and intelligence to overcome the wolf and now you can do it, too.Straw bale houses are ... Read more

    R16,45 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Chicken Coops, 2nd Edition

    43 Building Plans and Ideas for Housing Backyard and Small-Farm Flocks

    by Judy Pangman ...
    With comprehensive step-by-step instructions and a wealth of inspirational plans, small-scale farmer Judy Pangman will teach you how to build the perfect housing to fit your flock—whether you're keeping a few chickens or a few hundred.This practical collection of coops for laying hens, broilers, and turkeys features designs from all over the North America. Whether your flock needs extra warmth in ... Read more

    R243,79

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  • Tony Aspler's Cellar Book

    How to Design, Build, Stock and Manage Your Wine Cellar Wherever You Live

    by Tony Aspler ...
    Tony Aspler returns with a book for anyone who has fallen under the spell of the glorious grape — and dreamed of having their very own wine cellar.Tony Aspler’s Cellar Book provides guidelines for anyone, whether their regular tipple is a $15-Australian or a $100-Bordeaux, who wants to keep a supply of wines that will age with grace and flavour and be ready to consume for a mid-week dinner or a ... Read more

    R427,44

  • How to Build a Fence

    Plan and Build Basic Fences and Gates. A Storey BASICS® Title

    by Jeff Beneke ...
    Series series Storey Basics
    Whether you want to protect your garden, provide a safe enclosure for pets, or add privacy, this Storey BASICS® guide covers you everything you need to know to build the perfect fence. Offering clear step-by-step instructions, Jeff Beneke shows you how to construct a variety of fences from wood, vinyl, and chain link. With designs that are easily adaptable to all types of yards, you’ll soon be ... Read more

    R135,34

  • Grundlegende Anleitung zum Möbeltischlerei-Bau für Anfänger

    Ein Schritt-für-Schritt-Handbuch mit Techniken, Werkzeugen, Hinweisen und einfachen Möbelbauprojekten

    by Clayton M. Rines ...
    Grundschrank ca.„Schränke sind die Seele des Hauses.“Der Bau eigener Schränke und die Durchführung von Holzbearbeitungsprojekten im Haus sind beruhigende und lohnende Erfahrungen, die jeder hin und wieder machen sollte.Aufgrund meiner langjährigen Erfahrung in den wichtigen Bereichen der Holzverarbeitung kann ich mit Sicherheit sagen, dass Sie mit dem Bau von Schränken und Regalen den wichtigen ... Read more

    R116,17 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Guide to Finishing Furniture - Including Chapters on, Spraying, Opaque and Transparent Finishes

    by B. W. Pelton ...
    Contained within this antique book is a comprehensive guide to finishing furniture, including information on spraying, and opaque and transparent finishes. A book of timeless practical value, this text contains everything one might need to know about finishing furniture, written in a detailed yet accessible manner, perfect for the amateur. The chapters of this book include: Introduction to ... Read more

    R107,51 or Free with Kobo Plus