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Metalworking and Turning
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The Tinsmith’s Helper and Pattern Book
- Practical Information for the Metalworker
- Patterns, Formulas and Handy Advice
- 1910 Revision of the 1879 Edition
$14.50
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
$24.95
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
$55.00
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
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
$20.95
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
$6.95
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
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
$12.95
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.
$32.95
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
$19.95
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
$8.95
Turning Wood
- Features New Techniques & Updated Information
- Covers Choosing Tools, Sharpening, Basic Techniques, and More
- Filled with Stunning Color Photos & Helpful Diagrams
$24.95
Elementary Forge Practice
- Reprint Of 1917 Shop Manual
- Includes Detailed Instructions on Tool Making
- Illustrated With Excellent Line Drawings
$9.95
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
$8.95
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
$22.95
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
$16.95
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
$8.95
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
$30.00
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
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
$8.95
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
$19.95
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.
$8.95
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
$4.95
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
$8.95