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Blue Ribbon Pattern Series
- Includes Exact Specifications & Fine Points
- 60 Color Plates/60 Black & White Photos
- 12" x 9", 58 PGS.
$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

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

Chisels, Chissels, Chizzels
- By The Old Chiseler Hisself
- 9" X 6"; 121 Pps
- For the Collector or Use of Hand Tools
$23.95

From Forge & Anvil
- The Story of Artist Blacksmith Erich Riesel
- Well Researched and Well Written
- Filled With Superb Photographs of Riesel's Work
$24.95

Woodworking Techniques: Essentials of Woodworking
- Compilation of the Best Article on Woodworking Techniques
- Learn to Assemble, Decorate & Complete Fine Furniture
- The "Meat and Potatoes" of Woodworking How-To
$17.95

Old Trolleybuses
- Traces the Fascinating History of the Trolleybus
- Numerous Black & White Photos Depict the Wide Array of Trolleybuses
- Details the Current Situation of the Trolleybus Today
$8.95

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

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

Victorian Brick and Terra-Cotta Architecture in Full Color
- Widely Considered THE Book on Brickwork & Unavailable Elsewhere
- Superbly Illustrated in Countless Large-Format Color Photos
- Includes Actual Buildings of the 1870's & 1800's: Villas, Schools, etc.
$41.95

Historic Ships
- Provides an Account of How Ships Developed & a Wealth of Other Info.
- Covers the Early Years of Ships, Warships, Fishing Vessels, and More
- Numerous Detailed Black & White Photos Illustrated The Impressive Ships
$8.95

The Woodworker’s Guide to Hand Tools
- Filled With Tips For the Contemporary Craftsperson
- Illustrated With Superb Line Drawings
- Covers Hand Tools and Much More
$22.95

Fire Engines
- Traces the Complete History of the Fire Engine from Past to Present
- Numerous Black & White Photos Reveal the Diversity of Designs
- Covers the Earliest Fire Engines, the Ear of Steam, War Years, and More
$8.95

Tattoos from Paradise: Traditional Polynesian Patterns
- Describes the Actual Process & Ceremonies Involved
- Features 250+ Drawings & Color Illustrations
- Includes Related Paintings, Drawings, Artifacts, etc.
$69.95

Carving Fish and Pond Life
- Civers Power Carving, Traditional Carving, Woodburning & Painting
- 250+ Step-by-step Color Photos, Patterns
- 8 1/2" x 11", 224 PGS.
$39.95

Practical Design: Solutions and Strategies
This book brings together the best material on design from some of the most successful amateur and professional woodworkers in North America. They speak from their many years of experience, offering advice, approaches, solutions, and strategies for making a full range of furniture types and styles. A collection of Articles from the last six years…
$17.95

Techniques In American Folk Decoration
- Provides Detailed Instructions for a Wide Variety of Decorations
- Features Over 180 Illustrations of Beautiful Examples
- Includes Helpful Tips on Restoration and Preservations
$14.95

Wrought Iron in Architecture
- Study of the Many Uses and Adaptations of Wrought Iron in Architecture
- 400 Excellent Illustrations Chronicle the Evolution and History
- Contains Numerous Examples from the 14th Century to the Present
$24.95

The Weekend Genealogist
- The Fast Track to Genealogical Research
- Top Tricks and Tips to Researching Your Family Tree
- Written by a Prominent Genealogy Expert and Lecturer
$18.99

Gertrude Jekyll
- Informative Work on the Life & Times of Master Gardener Gertrude Jekyll
- Features Countless Beautiful Black & White Photos
- Details Her Many Great Accomplishments & Contributions to Gardening
$10.95

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

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

Graphic Guide To Frame Construction
- The Complete Visual Handbook for Woodframe Construction
- Features the Visual Explantation For Anything About Frame Construction
- Covers Energy Efficiency, New Building Materials, Floors, etc.
$34.95

Ships’ Figureheads
- Traces the Complete History of these Historical Carvings & their Themes
- Filled with Black & White Photos of Beautiful Figureheads
- Will Please Anyone Interested in Figureheads, Carving & Maritime
$8.50

