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Practical Blacksmithing, Part I
  • Sectrets of a Nearly Forgotten Art
  • Comprises Volume I & II of a Set of Four
  • Details on Tools & Equipment, Etc.
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  • $24.95 (BK-0059)
Practical Blacksmithing, Part II
  • A Comprehensive Guide to a Near-Forotten Art
  • Comprises Volumes III & IV of a Four Volume Set
  • Information on Welding, Brazing, Etc.
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  • $27.95 (BK-0060)
Professional Smithing
  • Toolmaking & Ironwork
  • With 257 Illustrations
  • For the Working Smith or the Collector
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  • $24.95 (BK-0080)
Makers of American Machinists Tools
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  • $30.00 (BK-0002)
Ornamental Turning
  • The Secrets of an Arcane Art
  • Illustrated with Hundreds of Engravings
  • Reprint of the 1886 Edition
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  • $22.50 (BK-0053)
Turning Lathes
  • Everything You Need to Know About Lathes
  • Filled With Practical Advice
  • Reprinted from the 1894 Edition
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  • $24.95 (BK-0054)
Victorian Woodturning
  • An Original Sourcebook for Victoriana
  • The Source for Gingerbread Woodwork
  • An Interesting Snapshot of History
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  • $16.95 (BK-0056)
Metalworking Trades in Early America
  • A Survey of Many Forgotten Crafts
  • Blacksmith, Whitesmith, Farrier, Etc.
  • Everything About the Metalworking Trades
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  • $24.95 (BK-0057)
The Complete Guide to Sharpening
  • Tips for Sharpening All Types of Tools
  • A Great "How To" Book
  • Illustrated with Helpful Photographs
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  • No Longer Available (BK-0077)
The Complete Guide to Sharpening
  • Guide to Sharpening All Types of Tools
  • A Great "How To" Book
  • Illustrated With Helpful Photographs
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  • No Longer Available (BK-0078)
The Peck, Stow & Wilcox Company Centennial Catalog of Tools and Machines
  • Hand & Bench Tools
  • Superb Engravings
  • Hundreds of Tools Illustrated & Described
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  • $15.95 (BK-0091)
Early American Copper, Tin & Brass
  • Descriptions of Daggers and Knives of the last 5 centuries
  • 108 detailed photographs
  • Written by one of America's leading authorities on knives
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  • $22.50 (BK-0114)
Wheelmaking: Wagon Wheel Design and Construction
  • A Period Compendium of Practical Information
  • Illustrated with Early Engravings
  • A Treasure Trove of Nearly Lost Knowledge
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  • $32.50 (BK-0116)
Practical Carriage Building
  • The State of the Art, Illustrated Ca. 1891
  • A Treasure Trove of Nearly Lost Information
  • Thorough and Thouroughly Enlightening
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  • $27.95 (BK-0117)
The Art of Coppersmithing
  • A Treatise on Working Sheet Copper into all Forms
  • Illustrated With Period Engravings
  • Filled With Information on this Nearly Lost Art
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  • $27.50 (BK-0118)
The Coach Maker's Illustrated Hand-Book
  • All About Carriages Ca. 1875
  • Illustrated With Period Engravings
  • Drafting, Smithing, Fitting, Painting & Trimming
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  • $27.95 (BK-0119)
The Tinsmith's Helper and Pattern Book
  • Practical Information for the Metalworker
  • Patterns, Formulas and Handy Advice
  • 1910 Revision of the 1879 Edition
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  • $14.50 (BK-0120)
The American Pewterer: His Techniques & His Products
  • Colonial Artifacts and How They Were Made
  • Illustrated with Engravings, Line Drawings & Photographs.
  • Discover a Nearly Forgotten Craft
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  • $24.95 (BK-0121)
The Colonial Silversmith: His Techniques and His Products
  • The History, Methods and Tools of a Lost Art
  • Illustrated with Engravings, Line Drawings & Photographs
  • A Well Written Exposition on the Trade
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  • $24.95 (BK-0123)
The Complete Modern Blacksmith
  • Filled with Practical Information Metallurgical Insight & More
  • Illustrated with 350+ Line Drawings
  • Tool Making, Anvil Making, Shop Layout & Much More
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  • $22.50 (BK-0125)
The Hammer: The King of Tools
  • The Essential Picture Guide to the Hammer Kingdom
  • Includes Every Known Hammer Patent
  • An Essential Reference for the Collector
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  • No Longer Available (BK-0126)
A Treatise On Lathes and Turning
  • Originally Published in 1876
  • Covers All Aspects of Lathe Work
  • More Than 200 Line Drawings
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  • No Longer Available (BK-0130)
The Early Ironwork of Charleston
  • Great Historical Overview of Metalworking in Early Charleston
  • Illustrated With Line Drawings by Richard J. Bryan
  • Fences, Balconies, Gates, Grilles, Foot Scrapers & Shutter Guards
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  • $19.95 (BK-0143)
Secrets Of Green Sand Casting
  • Reveals the Secrets of Foundry Work Ca. 1906
  • Provides Insight Into the Use of Obscure Founders Tools
  • Filled With Superb Period Engravings
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  • $10.95 (BK-0148)
English & American Tool Builders
  • The Development of the Art of Metalworking
  • From the Mid-1700's to the 20th Century
  • Maudslay, Bentham, Wilkinson, Brown & Sharpe, Etc.
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  • $20.95 (BK-0157)
New Catechism Of The Steam Engine
  • Questions & Answers on Steam Engine Processes
  • Includes a Detailed History of Steam Engine Development
  • Illustrated With Excellent Period Engravings
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  • No Longer Available (BK-0158)
Forge Work
  • Reprint Of 1912 Instruction Manual
  • Includes Excellent Information on Tools & Their Uses
  • Illustrated With Superb Period Line Drawings
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  • No Longer Available (BK-0159)
Elementary Forge Practice
  • Reprint Of 1917 Shop Manual
  • Includes Detailed Instructions on Tool Making
  • Illustrated With Excellent Line Drawings
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  • $9.95 (BK-0160)
Manual Of Blacksmithing
  • Reprint Of 1902 Instruction Manual
  • Filled With Information on Tools & Techniques
  • Illistrated With Excellent Period Engravings
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  • $10.95 (BK-0161)
Metalworking: A Book of Tools, Materials & Processes for the Handyman
  • Complete Manual of Metalwork of Every Sort
  • Reprinted Unabridged From the 1907 Original
  • Filled With Great Line Drawings & Engravings
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  • $30.95 (BK-0162)
Power & Machinery Employed in Manufactures
  • Commissioned for the 10th U.S. Census, 1880
  • Includes Commentary and Illustrations of Innovative Machines
  • Includes Illustrated Report on U.S. Ice Harvesting Industry
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  • $50.95 (BK-0163)
The Atha Tool Company General Line Catalog, 1883
  • Complete Listing of Hammers, Axes & Accessories
  • Illustrated With Superb Victorian Engravings
  • Includes Many Small Patented Tools Illustrated Nowhere Else
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  • $11.50 (BK-0164)
Machinery And Mechanical Devices: A Pictorial Archive
  • Great Early Engravings of Elaborate Machines
  • Copyright Free Illustrations of Gizmos, Gadgets & More
  • A Romp Through the World of Victorian Invention
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  • $10.95 (BK-0185)
Pictorial Encyclopedia of Trades and Industries, Volume II
  • The Definitive 18th Century Reference to Traditional Trades
  • Filled With Superb Illustrations
  • A Snapshot of the World of Work Before the Indusrial Age
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  • $31.95 (BK-0187)
Tool Making For Woodworkers
  • Blacksmithing Techniques for Making Woodworking Tools
  • Prepared by a Master Smith & Toolmaker
  • Includes Great Photographs, Diagrams and Tables
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  • $22.95 (BK-0273)
1869 Illustrated Catalog
  • The Complete 1869 Catalogue of Tinware, Utensils, Fixtures, Etc.
  • Illustrated with Excellent Period Engravings
  • Includes a Large Section on Tinners Tools & Machines
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  • $16.95 (BK-0276)
Vintage Woodworking Machinery
  • The Historical Products of Four Principal Makers
  • Includes a Comprehensive Section on Restoration
  • Illustrated with Early Engravings
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  • $21.95 (BK-0278)
The Complete Metalsmith: An Illustrated Handbook
  • The How and Why of Every Facet of the Metalworker's Craft
  • Die Forming, Raising, Crimping, Forging, Brazing & More
  • Illustrated with Excellent Line Drawings
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  • $14.95 (BK-0284)
Jewelry: Fundamentals Of Metalsmithing
  • Covers Every Aspect of Jewelry Making and Includes Appendices
  • Superbly Illustrated With Color Photos
  • Essential for Any Jewelry Enthusiast
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  • $29.99 (BK-0282)
American Silversmith And Their Marks
  • Definitive Directory of American Gold and Silver Ware
  • Exhaustive List of 3000+ Gold and Silversmiths
  • Displays 200+ of the Finest Examples of Work w/ Superb Photos
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  • $18.95 (BK-0210)
Roberts' Illustrated Millwork Catalog
  • The Full Product Line from a Major 19th Century Supplier
  • Over 300 Great Illustrations
  • Wainscoting, Doors, Moldings, Parquet Floors, Etc.
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  • $25.95 (BK-0190)
The Silversmith In 18th Century Williamsburg
  • One of a Series Published by Colonial Williamsburg
  • Insightful Look at Silversmiths of Williamsburg Va. in the 18th Century
  • Excellent Addition for Anyone Interested in Metal Working
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  • $4.95 (BK-0351)
From Forge & Anvil
  • The Story of Artist Blacksmith Erich Riesel
  • Well Researched and Well Written
  • Filled With Superb Photographs of Riesel's Work
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  • $24.95 (BK-0469)
Techniques Of Creative Spiral Work
  • Detailed Instructions for Advanced Wood Turning
  • Illustrated With Drawings & Photographs
  • Tools, Twists, Threads & Much More
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  • $24.95 (BK-0142)
Silversmithing
  • Thoroughly Covers Basics of Silversmithing
  • Includes Numerous Easy-To-Understand Techniques
  • Excellent Read For Strangers to the Silversmithing Craft
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  • $39.95 (BK-0246)
American Copper & Brass
  • A Fsscinating Historical Survey of Two Important Metals
  • Filled With Photos of Great Examples of Metalwork
  • Documents the Technology Used by Early Smiths
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  • $18.50 (BK-0544)
The American Fireplace: From the 17th to the 20th Century
  • A Celebration of the American Fireplace
  • Illustrated with Superb Black & White Photographs
  • Features Some of the Great American Fireplaces
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  • $18.50 (BK-0545)
Henry's Dutch Country Anthology
  • Compilation of Fascinating Info About the Culture of the Pennsylvania Dutch
  • Includes Articles on Pewter Spoons, Gunmaking, Architecture, and More
  • Most Interesting and Well Illustrated Read - Not Available Anywhere Else
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  • $18.50 (BK-0549)
Henry's Dutch Country Anthology
  • Substantially Expanded Sequel to the Original Volume
  • Includes Article on the Blacksmith, Silver, Pewter, Architecture, and More
  • Thoroughly Interesting and Well Illustrated Read
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  • $9.95 (BK-0550)
Ways & Means Hints And Helps
  • Collection of Hints and Helps for all Types of Machinists
  • Various Chapters Cover In-Depth Every Topic and Question
  • Necessity for Any Machinist
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  • $10.95 (BK-0296)
The Art Of The Tinsmith: English & American
  • Comprehensive Look at the Craft of Tinsmithing
  • Provides Rich History of English and American Tinwares
  • Includes Variety of Wares and Details
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  • $27.50 (BK-0226)
Repousse Metalwork
  • Divides Tool Operations Into States, Each Focusing on a Different Project
  • Carefully Graded Projects Lead from One Tool Operation to Another
  • Gradually Master the Methods of this Art Form
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  • $10.95 (BK-0343)
Turn A Bowl
  • Makes the Seemingly Difficult Tast of Turning a Bowl Easy
  • Step-by-Step Photo Essays Detail Every Part of the Process
  • Allows Even the Beginner to Get Great Results the First Time Around
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  • $19.95 (BK-0349)
Encyclopedia Of American Silver Manufacturers
  • Most Comprehensive Reference Source on the Market
  • Features More than 2200 Illustrated Marks
  • Includes Brief Histories and Cross-References of 1600+ Manufacturers
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  • $19.95 (BK-0404)
Turning Green Wood
  • A Step-by-Step Guide by a Master Turner to Green Wood Turning
  • Copiously Illustrated with Photographs in Full Color
  • Published by the British Guild of Master Craftsmen
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  • $17.95 (BK-0554)
Masterful Woodturning: Projects
  • Plans & Techniques for Advanced Turning Projects
  • Copiously Illustrated with Full Color Photographs
  • Includes Detailed Diagrams and Suggestions for Success
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  • $19.95 (BK-0555)
Masterful Woodturning: Projects
  • Plans & Techniques for Advanced Turning Projects
  • Copiously Illustrated with Full Color Photographs
  • Includes Detailed Diagrams and Suggestions for Success
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  • $19.95 (BK-0555)
The Armourer and His Craft - from the XIth to the XVIth Century
  • Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know about the Amourer and his Craft
  • Includes Excerpts from Actual Medieval Documents Dealing with Armor
  • A Must-Read for Anyone Interested in the Battle Gear of Old
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  • $17.95 (BK-0658)
A History of American Locomotives
  • Chronicles the Explosive Growth and Development of the American Locomotive
  • Documented with 240+ Vintage Photos, Schematics, Patent Drawings, and More
  • Definitive Text of the Locomitve
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  • $34.95 (BK-0654)
The Principles and Practices of Complex Turning
  • Reprint from an Extremely Rare Edition
  • Only Guide Available on the Use of the Holtzapffel Lathe
  • Feature 600+ Ilustrations and a Wealth of Information
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  • $30.95 (BK-0642)
Hand or Simple Turning
  • Introduces the Reader to all Phases of the Simple Lathe
  • Includes 771 Useful Figures which Illustrate Every Aspect Discussed
  • Filled with Information you Won't Find Anywhere Else
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  • $24.95 (BK-0641)
Elements Of Machine Work
  • 5 1/2 X 8 1/2 Hardco
  • 192 Pgs.
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  • $18.95 (BK-0626)
Elementary Wrought Iron
  • Shows the Exciting Possibilities of Metal Work as an Industrial-Arts Subjec
  • Features Descriptions of 24 Operations and 50+ Practical and Useful Project
  • Great for Teachers, Wrought Iron Enthusiasts & anyone Looking for a Great B
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  • $12.95 (BK-0709)
Gas, Gasoline, And Oil-engines
  • Complete and Practical Study of Gas, Gasoline, and Oil-Engines
  • Includes 412 Outstanding Engravings and a Carefully Revised List of US Pate
  • Great for Anyone with a Mechanical Interest
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  • $20.95 (BK-0705)
Modern Locomotive Construction
  • Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Railroad Locomotives
  • Originally Published in 1892 - Great Early Illustrations
  • Thoroughly Covers the Theory and Practice of Locomotives
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  • No Longer Available (BK-0715)
Forge Craft 1913
  • Learn the Valuable Information Involved in the Ancient Art of Forgecraft
  • Including Excellent Illustrations and Detailed Explanations
  • Including Sections on the Forge, Forge Tools, Metallogrophy, and Much More
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  • $10.95 (BK-0722)
Metalwork For Craftsmen; Step by step guide with 55 projects
  • Exceptionally Useful Handbook in the Techniques of Sheet Metalcraft
  • Easy-to-Follow Instructions with Carefully Executed Drawings and Diagrams
  • Anyone will be Able to Create Beautiful Projects with this Book
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  • $8.95 (BK-0726)
Soldering & Brazing; A Useful Handbook for Mechanics
  • Learn to Master the Tricky Art of Soldering In an Easy Way
  • Presents Information in Non-Technical Way, Devoid of Confusing Statements
  • Filled with Helpful Illustrations and Clear Explanations
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  • No Longer Available (BK-0729)
Copper Work; An Illustrated Text Book for Teachers and Students in the Manu
  • Illustrated Text Book for Those Interested in the Art of Copper Work
  • Contains Many Carefully Explained Projects and Full of Helpful Illustration
  • All You Need to Get Started in this Fascinating Field
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  • $8.95 (BK-0730)
American Foot Power & Hand Power Machinery
  • Individual Histories of Hundreds of Manufacturers of Treadle Equipment
  • Features Hundreds of Engravings from 19th Century Advertising
  • Includes a Value Guide to Hand and Foot Powered Equipment
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  • $24.95 (BK-0523)
Bent Iron Work Including Elementary Art Metal Work
  • Gives Concise Information in a Form Convenient for Everyday Use
  • Features Projects such as Candlesticks, Floor Lamps, Table Lamps, and More
  • Makes Learning a Difficult Subject an Easy Task
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  • $10.95 (BK-0831)
The French Horn
  • Story of the History & Development of the French Horn
  • Covers its Developments from a Hunting Horn to the Familiar Valve Horn
  • Features Countless Black & White Photos of Different Horns & Drawings
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  • $8.95 (BK-0895)
The Flute
  • Complete History & Development of One of the Most Beautiful Instruments
  • Contains Numerous Detailed Vintage and Black & White Photos
  • Features Informative Sections on How Flutes Work, Eccentric Flutes, & More
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  • $8.95 (BK-0894)
Coins And Minting
  • Tells the Little-Known Story of the Coin and its History
  • Chronicles the Coin from its Earliest Origins to Todays Coins
  • Features an Abundance of Vintage Photos, Detailed Diagrams and Drawings
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  • $8.95 (BK-0906)
Plain And Ornamental Forging, Second Ed.
  • Excellent Guide to the Fine Art of Blacksmithing
  • Richly Illustrated with Clear and Simple Explanation
  • Will Equip Anyone with the Tools and Skills Needed to Become a Blacksmith
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  • $18.95 (BK-0535)
Art Deco Ornamental Ironwork
  • Beautiful Pictorial of Art Deco Ornamental Ironwork
  • Features Nearly 200 Clear Images of Gates, Grilles, Balconies, & More
  • Includes Examples from France, Spain, Austria, Italy, Sweden...etc.
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  • $17.95 (BK-0864)
Ironworking
  • Description of How Iron & Steel has Been Made from Past to Present
  • Features Black & White Photos and Informative Illustrations & Diagrams
  • Covers Various Forms of Iron, Origins & Early Processes, Steel, etc.
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  • $8.95 (BK-0919)
The Victorian Ironmonger
  • Illustrated History of the Victorian Ironmonger
  • Covers the Purchase of Goods, Keeping Account, Credit, and Many More
  • Features Countless Vintage Black & White Photos
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  • $8.95 (BK-0985)
The Blacksmith; Ironworker and Farrier
  • Filled with Absorbing Information & Numerous Detailed Illustrations
  • In-Depth Look at the Tools & Technique of the Blacksmith
  • Covers Wrought Iron, the Blacksmith Shops, Forge Fire, etc.
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  • $16.95 (BK-1023)
Arms and Armor in Colonial America: 1526 - 1783
  • Widely Regarded as the Best Survey on the Subject
  • Traces the Complete Evolution of Arms & Armor from 1526 - 1783
  • Also Paints the Fascinating Picture of Military Life Over the Years
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  • $41.95 (BK-1026)
Mechanics Hand Tools
  • Only Reference Available to this Important Maker
  • Features the Full Range of the P.S. & W. Line: Edge Tools, Pliers, Braces..
  • In-Depth Look at Toolmaking at the Height of the Roaring Twenties
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  • $12.50 (BK-1065)
Machine Shop Projects
  • Learn Basic and Essential Machining Skills
  • Features 30+ Useful Projects to be Constructed With a Lathe
  • Each Projected Has Step-by-Step Instructions and Detailed Drawings
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  • $15.95 (BK-0874)
The Village Blacksmith
  • The Blacksmith Was an Important Aspect of Every Village Community
  • Describes the Work, Tools, and Skills of the Blacksmith
  • Photos Illustrate the Many Tasks of the Blacksmith
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  • No Longer Available (BK-1042)
English Ironwork of the 17th and 18th Centuries
  • Focuses on this Great Era and the Works of its Highly Skilled Craftsmen
  • Features 230+ Photos of Gates, Railing, Balconies, Vanes, Grilles, Etc.
  • Detailed History & Analysis of the Finest English Ironwork Ever Created
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  • $34.95 (BK-1090)
Cast-Iron Architecture in New York a Photgraphic Survey
  • Countless Photos of Fine Examples From Numerous Aspects & Angles
  • Detailed Commentaries Identify Architect, Foundry, Date Built, & More
  • One of the Most Comprehensive Statements on Cast Iron Ever Compiled
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  • $21.95 (BK-1121)
Badger's Illustrated Catalogue of Cast-Iron Architecture
  • Primary Source Document Iron Architecture in America
  • Numerous Illustrations Show Examples from All Aspects & Angles
  • Informative Introduction Traces the History & Devlopment
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  • $20.95 (BK-1119)
Machine Shop Methods
  • Must-Read for Those Involved in Metal Working
  • Covers Shop Machinery, Lathes, Turning, Drill Press, Tools & Materials, etc
  • Easy-to-Understand Explantion & Countless Helpful Illustrations
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  • $19.95 (BK-1166)
The Jewelry Engravers Manual
  • Covers the Entire Engraving Process, Start to Finish
  • Clear, Step-by-Step Instructions & Countless Helpful Illustrations
  • Learn How to Cut Initials & Inscriptions, Tools & Materials, and Much More
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  • $12.95 (BK-1169)
The Art Deco Style 468 Authentic Examples
  • Describes in Detail the Many Facets of the Art Deco Style
  • Includes: Art Deco Jewelry, Sculpture, Metalwork, Shops, Stained Glass, etc
  • This Already Rare Work Illustrates 450+ Authentic Examples
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  • $17.95 (BK-1140)
Art Nouveau Decorative Ironwork 137 Photographic Illustrations
  • Extensively and Accurately Documented Account
  • 137 Detailed Photos of: Gates, Railings, Balconies, Staircases, etc.
  • Detailed Captions Provide Building, City, Architect & Designer
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  • $17.95 (BK-1137)
Brass Instruments Their History and Development
  • Enjoyable, Detailed History & Evolution of Brass Instruments
  • Revised & Updated Version With 140+ Illus. & 48 Music Examples
  • Covers the Primitive, Medieval & Renaissance era, 19th Century, etc.
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  • $13.95 (BK-6819)
Dies: Their Construction and Use for the Modern Working of Sheet Metals
  • Excellent Reprint of the 1902 Original
  • Covers: Simple Dies, Gang & Follow Dies, Blanking & Piercing, etc.
  • Includes Dozens of Illustrations & Helpful Diagrams
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  • No Longer Available (BK-1180)
Grinding And Lapping 1907 Tools, Processes and Fixtures
  • Definitive Work on the Subject
  • Covers: Use of Abrasives, Hardening & Tempering, Construction, etc
  • Filled with Detailed Illustratrations & Diagrams
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  • $12.95 (BK-1172)
The Pirotechnia of Vannoccio Biringuccio
  • Standard Reference in the Field of Metallurgy
  • Describes 16h Century Mining, Smelting & Metalworking
  • Vital Source of Info on Technology in the 15th & 16th Centuries
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  • $23.95 (BK-1177)
Cupola Furnace
  • May Well Be the Iron Caster's Bible
  • Covers Every Aspect: Managment, How to Build, Modern Cupolas, and More
  • Generously Illustrated with Helpful Diagrams & Illustrations
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  • No Longer Available (BK-1178)
Gear Cutting Practice
  • Contains Anything You Need to Know About Gears & Making Them
  • Covers: Hobs & Cutters, Heat Treatment, Shaping Method, Spur Gears, etc.
  • Includes Helpful Diagrams, Tabes, Illustrations & an Index
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  • $15.95 (BK-1171)
Tales From The Pewter Shop
  • Captivating Autobiography of a Master Metalworker
  • Generously Illustrated with Descriptive Photos
  • Offers Valuable Insight Into the Art of Working With Pewter
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  • $19.95 (BK-1208)
Advanced Machine Work
  • Still Unsurpassed In Quality by Modern Works on Machine Work
  • Covers: Lathe Work, Milling, Planing, Grinding, Tool Making, & More
  • Features Easy-to-Understand Instruction & Countless Diagrams
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  • $30.95 (BK-1198)
Metalwork In Early America
  • Explores the Importance of Copper & its Alloys to Early Americans
  • Illustrates & Discusses Over 300 Individual Copper Pieces
  • Features Color Photos, Glossary, Bibliography and Index
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  • $70.00 (BK-1212)
A Pictorial Encyclopedia of Decorative Ironwork 12th Through 18th Cent.
  • Features Ironwork from all Over Europe
  • Filled with Over 450 Finely Detailed Black & White Photos
  • Depicts: Doors, Gates, Railing, Grilles, Candelabra, Chandeliers, etc.
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  • $32.95 (BK-1310)
Lathe Notes Volume Four
  • Selection of Articles from Early Issues of Machinery Magazine
  • Covers: Thread Cutting, Cutting Standard Threads, Attachments, etc.
  • Fully Illustrated with Detailed Diagrams and Tables
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  • $6.95 (BK-1307)
Projects From Early Issues of Industrial Arts Magazine
  • Selection of Article Reprints Illustrating a Wide Variety of Projects
  • Learn to Make: a Metal Truck, Engine Lathe, Radio, Sparrow Trap, etc.
  • Filled with Detailed Illustrations, Tables & Diagrams
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  • $8.50 (BK-1306)
The Circular Sawmill
  • Fully Illustrated with Detailed Illustrations and Diagrams
  • Chapters Cover: Background, Sawmakers, Mechanics, Accessories, etc.
  • Illustrates & Describes Many Types of Sawmills from Different Makers
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  • $11.95 (BK-1295)
Turning Wood
  • Features New Techniques & Updated Information
  • Covers Choosing Tools, Sharpening, Basic Techniques, and More
  • Filled with Stunning Color Photos & Helpful Diagrams
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  • $24.95 (BK-1374)
Domestic Metalwork
  • Newly Revised, Enlarged, and Better than Ever
  • Now Features European Items and Iron, Steel & Copper Objects
  • Filled with 1000+ Black & White Illus. and 25 Color Plates
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  • $79.50 (BK-1410)
The Craft Of The Japanese Sword
  • Learn the Entire Process of Swordmaking from Start to Finish
  • Provides Important Info on the History, Metallurgy & Appraisal
  • Features Dozen's of Photos Both in Color and Black & White
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  • No Longer Available (BK-1444)
Antique & Unusual Wrenches
  • The Essential Picture Guide To Wrenches
  • Mare than 1000 Interesting & Unusual Wrenches
  • Back in Print by Popular Demand!
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  • No Longer Available (BK-0005)
American Lathe Builders 1810-1910
  • First Book to Identify American Lathe Builders
  • Features Invalauble Information on 330+ Lathe Builders
  • Includes 1000+ Illustrations, a Glossary of Terms & Lathe Accessories
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  • $24.95 (BK-1445)
Turning & Mechanical Manipulation Volume I
  • First Volume of a 5 Volume Set
  • Covers Materials, How they are Prepared & Work, and Much More
  • Features Almost 300 Detailed Illustrations
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  • $24.95 (BK-1391)
Turning & Mechanical Manipulation Vol II
  • "A Remarkable Achievement" - 2nd Volume of a 5 Volume Set
  • Covers the Construction, Action & Application of Cutting Tools
  • Features 700+ Detailed Illustrations and Diagrams
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  • $22.95 (BK-1386)
Mechanick Exercises or the Doctrine of Handy-Works
  • Provides a Valuable Insight into 17th Century Technology
  • Covers: Smithing, Joinery, Turning, Bricklayers Work & Much More
  • Filled with Dozens of Illustrations
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  • $25.00 (BK-1390)
American Silverplate
  • Features a Price Guide for the First Time!
  • Over 1500 Photos & Illus.
  • 7" x 10", 480 PGS.
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  • $37.50 (BK-1929)
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