Max Bainbridge Knihy

Heirloom Wood is a love letter to wood's form and function through simple woodworking projects. Combining traditional techniques with contemporary design, Max Bainbridge teaches you how to identify wood types, source timber, and set up a basic toolbox, then offers step-by-step carving and cutting techniques for making your own pieces. With little experience and very few tools, you'll learn to create hand-carved bowls, cutting boards, spoons, knives, and spatulas, perfect for adding a touch of the handmade to your home. With further advice on finishing your projects--how to sand, ebonize, scorch, and texture the surfaces, as well as wax and oil your new, beloved kitchen creations--each of your handcrafted projects will be imbued with a tangible history visible through the maker's mark. With beautiful photography and clear how-to instruction, Heirloom Wood gives you everything you need to create timeless kitchen keepsakes to be passed down from generation to generation.

When Michael discovers that he has a three-month-old baby, his life is turned upside down. Drawn into the aristocratic world of a Bostonian family through his one-night stand's car accident, he finds himself struggling with newfound fatherhood. As he navigates this new world, he is drawn to Chloe, the young and sexy godmother of his child, though their relationship is taboo. But perhaps all is not as it seems. Meanwhile, Beth, Michael's sister, tries to help him with his baby issues while also dealing with her own complications, including her feelings for their mutual friend Liam. As Liam faces a management role out of town, Beth must decide if she will follow her heart or let him chase his dreams. Follow along as these characters navigate love, family, and their own personal challenges in this compelling novel.

Schnitzen und arbeiten sind wieder im Trend – Max Bainbridge zeigt Handwerkskunst für Umwelt- und Designbewusste. Mit wenigen Werkzeugen zum Erfolg: Holzprojekte für Einsteiger und Fortgeschrittene. Ein tolles Geschenkbuch (nicht nur) für ganze Männer. Schnitzen geht ganz leicht von der Hand, macht richtig Spaß und verbindet mit der Natur. Max Bainbridge stellt die wenigen wichtigen Werkzeuge vor, die man zum Schnitzen benötigt. Und nach der Einführung in die Schnitt-Techniken kann man sofort loslegen. Am besten, man beginnt mit Ess- oder Kochlöffeln und einem Pfannenwender und wagt sich dann an ein Buttermesser, Hackbrett oder eine kleine Schale. Im Anschluss an die Projekte geht der Autor auf verschiedene Techniken der Oberflächengestaltung ein und gibt Tipps, wie man schleift, edle Hölzer imitiert, flämmt und die neuen Werke wachst. Ob Einsteiger oder Fortgeschrittener - dieses Buch inspiriert zu stilvollen Kreationen, auf die man stolz sein kann.