{"title":"D Jones","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD Jones\u003c\/strong\u003e specialises in practical guides that inspire creativity within the home and garden. With a focus on sustainable and resourceful living, their books offer imaginative projects using everyday materials, perfect for those looking to add a personal touch to their environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect clear, accessible instructions paired with insightful tips to transform offcuts and leftovers into beautiful, functional pieces. These works encourage a hands-on approach to woodworking and DIY, making them ideal for enthusiasts seeking both skill-building and eco-friendly ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"woodworking-from-offcuts-by-derek-jones-9781861088833","title":"Woodworking from Offcuts","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery workshop has a collection of offcuts that have been saved because they will come in handy one day. When you see the enticing projects presented in \u003cem\u003eWoodworking from Offcuts\u003c\/em\u003e you will know that that day has come!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere are 20 appealing and useful projects to make relatively quickly and simply for your home, office, workshop, and garden. All the projects in this book can be made using pieces of wood from the scrap pile and can be tackled by woodworkers with a range of skill levels. Competent novices will gain more confidence by working with an off-cut that, by definition, can't be ruined or wasted if it goes wrong, while the intermediate-level and more advanced woodworker will value the inspiration to make a novel gift or knick-knack from that last piece of treasured teak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRanging from a simple serving platter to a beautiful bird box, there is a project to suit every level of expertise and every carefully saved piece of timber that has been squirrelled away. Projects include: salad serving forks, serving platter, recipe book holder, meat tenderizer, spaghetti gauge, angle-poise lamp, desk tidy, letter rack, pen case\/necklace box, floating shelves, marble game board, a wedge end box, a dovetailed sliding lid box, picture\/mirror frame, ring box, collectors' tray, Japanese work trestle, tool caddy, garden planter, and bird box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 'Basics' section covers all the tools, materials, and techniques, including making and using jigs, required to tackle the projects. All 20 projects are explained in a straightforward way, with clear step-by-step photos illustrating the techniques involved. All projects also have a dimensioned drawing with colour fill-in, plus for most, a 3D colour exploded perspective showing construction\/how to put the project together. There is also a guide to the tools and materials you will need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/em\u003e Derek Jones began his career in the woodworking industry as an apprentice to a cabinetmaker, learning on the job the meticulous skills needed for fine furniture making. He went on to do an HND in 3D Design and began taking on his own bespoke furniture and joinery commissions. After time spent developing his design and project management skills, he is now the editor of \u003cem\u003eFurniture and Cabinetmaking\u003c\/em\u003e magazine and author of \u003cem\u003eFrench Polishing\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBird, Bee and Bug Houses\u003c\/em\u003e, both published by GMC Publications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68027277082860,"sku":"9781861088833","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781861088833-woodworking-from-offcuts-1.jpg?v=1793580341"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/d-jones.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}