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Cannery Row

Unburdened by the material necessities of the more fortunate, the denizens of Cannery Row discover rewards unknown in more traditional society. Steinbeck`s 1945 condemnation of the attitudes toward the conditions endured by California migrant workers is a sequel to his novel on the same subject, SWEET THURSDAY--both more light-hearted than his masterpiece, THE GRAPES OF WRATH.

Pink and White Freshwater Pearl & Bead 6-row Necklace

This trendy necklace features six rows of cultured pearls accented with sparkling mauve and white glass beads. Each row is strung separately on elastic and all six held together with a small elastic band that also features pearls and glass beads.
Specifications:
Peacock pink and white freshwater pearls (5-6 mm)
Faceted mauve and white glass beads (6 mm)
Six rows--strung separately on elastic
Elastic band closure
Pearls are side drilled
FreshWater Pearl Grade A
All measurements are approximate and may vary slightly from the listed dimensions. Treatment code N and D. See
Gemstone Treatments
for further information. Pink and White Freshwater Pearl & Bead 6-row Necklace
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Encyclopedia of Furniture Making

It's been the number one book on the subject for most of the 20th century, the encyclopedia that brings together the latest information on all the tools, techniques, and processes involved in crafting furniture--all illustrated with plenty of photographs, drawings, and diagrams. Among the hundreds of subjects covered are hand and portable electric tools; drawing equipment; wood growth; and wood grains, textures, durability, defects, and diseases.
Almost every type of jointing operation is here, along with guidelines for fashioning plinths, cornices, legs, underframings, drawers and more. Construct chest, cabinets, sideboards, beds, wardrobes, and chairs. Find out all there is to know about veneers, adhesives, abrasives, plastics, and laminates; do marquetry and laminating; and put in metal fittings, brasswork, and hinges. With full coverage of state-of-the-art technology, as well as the tried-and-true traditional methods, every woodworker will want to keep this combination of reference... Encyclopedia of Furniture Making
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Furniture-Making Techniques

All the essentials of fine furniture-making and the intricacies of tool use-- these innovative techniques will set beginners on the right path, help the more experienced develop their skills, and challenge expert woodworkers to re-examine their methods. David Charlesworth, a master teacher and carpenter, has seen firsthand for over 20 years where students run into problems, and he shows how careful preparation, in combination with well-chosen and cared for tools, can get even newcomers professional results. Become proficient on machines, power tools, and hand tools; cut joints that fit perfectly every time, as well as plain, secret, and twisted dovetails; and fine-tune the bench plane for astounding improvements in performance, control, and finish. Use Japanese and European chisels, plane a true face and edge, rout sliding dovetails, make accurate tenons, dowel-joint carcasses, and show off your new proficiency on three projects.
Furniture-Making Techniques
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Making Bent Willow Furniture

-- For me, making bent willow furniture has been a delightful and rewarding experience. With this book, Brenda and Brian Cameron enable you to embark and further your progress on the journey of willowcraft. -- Don King, Rustic Furniture Designer Rustic is in and with this illustrated, step-by-step guide, beginners and experienced crafters alike can easily make rustic willow furniture and decorative items for their home, yard, and garden. The craft that Brenda and Brian Cameron share in Making Bent Willow Furniture has traditionally been passed down from generation to generation. Now with their simple instructions and wide range of beginning to advanced projects, everyone can enjoy making bent willow furnishings that bring the serenity and beauty of the outdoors to any decorating scheme. Beginning projects include a quilt ladder, garden tool caddy, plant stand, hanging baskets, and children's table and chair. Once readers have mastered the technique, they can move on to more advanced projects... Making Bent Willow Furniture
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