Making Shaker Oval Boxes - Bench side instruction on making Shaker oval boxes, trays and carriers.  At the start Rob joins Brent at his shop in Bloomfield, NB for a peak at how they mass-produce the boxes then its back to Robs shop for an in-depth step-by-step lesson on making the traditional Shaker oval box.  The video moves smoothly from step to step teaching you time saving tips along the way.  With a beautiful box the end result, this DVD is sure to motivate you to get into the shop.  Rob and Brent demonstrate the power tool and hand tool ways of completing each task.  You can get a jump-start by ordering the kit of parts all ready to go from the "Tools/Shaker Oval Boxes Kits" page.  Enjoy this exciting project DVD!

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1 hour, 25 minutes

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Bench side instruction on how to make a gouge do more than you may have thought possible.  Chris starts with a new tool and thoughtfully walks you through all the steps of preparation to finally achieve that desired cutting edge.  You are guided through the maze of available chisels, Chris answers the how's and whys and suggests where to start when it comes to acquiring tools.  Included in this dvd are a few of the practises Chris was taught during his apprenticeship that are not widely known yet I consider revolutionary as per sharpening a gouge.  Chris is an excellent teacher and I think the format we used will make learning the material easy!  Enjoy!

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1hr 52 min

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Woodcarving #2, Letter Carving, with Chris Pye   This dvd is 1 1/2 hours long and teaches the fundamentals of incising letters.  Chris taught me to do this and it was easier than I thought.  Logically broken down to manageable steps Chris takes the viewer to success.  Intended to teach the furniture maker how to carve it will also help the seasoned carver to learn some of Chris's techniques.

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1 Hour, 30 Minutes

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Over 2 hours of expert instruction in carving an attractive and adaptable leaf decoration. The 2 disk DVD also highlights holding and using woodcarving tools correctly and efficiently. Fundamental woodcarving cuts: running, stabbing, sliding and sweeping!

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2 Hours, 9 Minutes

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This is the 3 DVD set of Woodcarving with Chris Pye Series.

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5 Hours, 32 Minutes Total

Rob visits with master craftsman Alan Peters in his Somerset, England workshop for a look at one of the most creative craftsman of the past century. Alan's apprenticeship took place in a commercial shop that operated with out electricity. His skill with hand tools is unmatched as is his ability to design functional furniture. Alan is a living link to the much celebrated arts and crafts movement of the early 20th century.

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53 Minutes

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