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Featuring the acclaimed designs of the 2005 AWFS Student Design Contest, Volume 2 (2005) follows the success of volume 1 featuring the 2003 Student Design Contest.Captivating photographs of the creative designs that inspired thousands at this year's AWFS®Fair are on every page – along with comments from experts in the industry.Students' comments provide insight on the design challenges and innovative techniques, while the serene beauty of the Las Vegas desert provides a stunning backdrop for the new designs.

Fresh Wood volume 2 features 58 award-winning furniture designs from students across the nation, displayed in Las Vegas for the 2005 AWFS® Student Design Contest. Over 30,000 woodworking professionals and enthusiasts toured the exhibit, gleaning inspiration and new design ideas from the fresh perspectives presented by the pieces.The book is richly photographed; revealing intricate joinery, hidden details and eloquent figures in wood. Students' comments provide insight on the design challenges and innovative techniques, while the serene beauty of the Las Vegas desert provides a stunning backdrop for the new designs.“I was amazed at some of the entries ... simply wonderful work that I'd be willing to purchase. The work that went into each project was equally impressive. You can really tell how much came from their hearts and creative souls.” --Brian Dyches Atmospheric Group “I use fresh wood as a resource in class. From student input, I observe several student who are astonished at the work other high school students are capable of doing and are inspired to set their limits high as to what they can accomplish.” --Roger Peterson, Industrial Arts/Technology Ed. Dept.Mellen High School, Mellen, WI “Fresh Wood offers a perfect place for new emerging designs and artists to be recognized, especially in print. It will impact some of the major manufacturer's thinking on design.” --Tony Varda Cefla Finishing America