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Tools and Tool Collecting
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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
$24.95
Bench Planes Video Tape
- Techniques & Traditions of Classic Bench Planes
- Includes Tuning, Sharpening & Use
- Great Advice from a Woodworking Guru
$24.95
Country Store Collectibles
- A Virtual Trip Back Through Time
- Filled With Illustrations of Everything Available in the Store
- Much Background About the Stores & How they Worked
$24.95
Old Lace & Linens Including Crochet
- A History and Survey of the World of Collectible Needlework
- A Helpful Identification and Value Guide
- Includes Tablecloths, Centerpieces, Doilies, Collars & More
$10.95
Distillation Of Alcohol and De-Naturing
- Completely Revised and Updated 2nd Edition
- Features Brand New Information & Chapters
- Most Comprehensive Work Available on the Topic
$15.95
Table Knives and Forks
- Describes the Development of Early Cutlery Into Todays Tableware
- Covers the Art of the Cutler and the Rise of Cutlers' Companies
- Covers the Gradual Introduction of The Table Fork and Spoon
$8.95
Steam And Its Uses
- Thoroughly Covers the Wonder of Steam and its Uses
- Includes Informative Sections on the Steam Engine, Train, and Steam Navigat
- Must-Read for Mechanics, Steam Buffs, and Fascinating Story for Everyone El
$20.95
The Standard Tool Company Catalogue Reprint
- One of The Great Makers of Machinist's Tools
- From The Golden Age of Machinist Tool Manufacturing
- Available Exclusively From Martin J. Donnelly Antique Tools
$10.50
The Pennsylvania Kentucky Rifle
- Great New Reprint of an American Classsic
- Filled With Photos and Documentation of these Classic Firearms
- Includes a Listing of All Known Gunsmiths Who Produced these Weapons
$18.95
Collector’s Guide To Yellow Ware an Identification and Value Guide
- Excellent ID & Value Guide to Yellow Ware
- Features 100's of Beautiful Pieces in Full Color With Price Range
- Includes Important New Information for the Collector
$17.95
Early American Architecture
- Complete Description & Evaluation of a Wide Variety of Building Styles
- Includes Homes, Schools, Meetinghouses, Mission Churches, etc.
- Features Nearly 500 Detailed Drawings and Photos
$23.95
The Chicago World’s Fair Of 1893, A Photographic Record
- Fascinating Account and Pictorial
- Includes 128 Rare and Contemporary Black & White Photos
- Informative Text Covers: Pullman Strike, Famous Vistors, Disatrous Fire,etc
$16.95
“The Level You Need”
- Nicely Illustrated and Filled with Well Written Period Commentary
- Ca. 1905
- Helpful Addition to the Reference Shelf
$8.50
Fairbanks-Morse Oil Engines
- 2nd Edition of Catalog 80H from the Fairbanks-Morse Co.
- Includes: Portable Engines, Air Compressors, Electric Motors, and More
- Each Item Fully Described and Illustrated
$14.95
The Woodwright’s Work Book
- Features Step-by-Step Instructions for a Large Selection of Great Projects
- All Projects Illustrated w/ Clear, Detailed Photos and Measured Drawings
- Included are Plans for Tool Chests, Workbenches, Lathes, and Much More
$22.50
Shelters, Shacks, And Shanties
- Lively, Step-by-Step Guide to building shelters, shacks, and shanties
- Contains Complete Instructions for Dozens of Worry-Free Shelters
- Fully Illustrated with Hundreds of Helpful Drawings
$12.95
The Complete Book Of Basketry
- New & Improved Third Edition of an Authoritative Classic
- Covers: Materials, Techniques, Baskets of the U.S., Care & Repair, etc.
- Must for Any Craftsperson or Collector
$20.95
54 3-D Scroll Saw Patterns
- Features 54 New Patterns to Transform Into Wonderful Creations
- 54 Patterns Plus A Color Photo Gallery
- 8 1/2" x 11", 48 PGS.
$12.95
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
$24.95
Bellfounding; Shire Album
- Learn Everything About a Fascinating Topic too Little is Known of
- Covers in Detail the History of the Bell, Bell Production, and Bell Tuning
- Expertly Written by the Expert in the Topic, Trevor Jennings
$9.95
Jewelry: Fundamentals Of Metalsmithing
- Covers Every Aspect of Jewelry Making and Includes Appendices
- Superbly Illustrated With Color Photos
- Essential for Any Jewelry Enthusiast
$29.99
Village & Country Residences And How to Build Them
- Learn How to Build Village & Country Residences
- Classic House Plans for City and Farm
- Originally Written at the Turn of the Century
$12.95
Fire-Arms Manufacture 1880
- Report on the Manufacture of Fire-Arms, from the 10th Census June 1, 1880
- Contains a Complete Historical & Descriptive Summary
- Excellent Read for Anyone Interested in Our Nations Great History
$7.95
Weathervanes
- Describes and Illustrates the Many Types and Styles of Weathervanes
- Explains The Evolution of The Weathervane and How They Work
- Includes a List of Further Reading and Places to Visit
$8.95