Dick Sing Turns Miniature Birdhouses

World-renowned woodturner Dick Sing takes you through all the steps needed to create delightful and decorative miniature birdhouses. Starting with a basic birdhouse Dick illustrates how to set up and turn the body roof perch and finial. Clear step-by-step instructions show wood preparation proper use of equipment and tools and sanding and finishing techniques. Additional chapters show how to add inlays and other intricate details; create birdhouses from rejected pipe blanks and branchwood; turn a natural edge roof; make a tiny charming birdfeeder; and fashion an elegant stand on which to display your finished treasures. Includes design ideas and techniques plus a gallery of wonderfully diverse birdhouses to inspire your creativity.