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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
Ship’s Figureheads
- Well Documented Description of Evolution of Ship's Figurehead
- Includes 100+ Illustrations and 32 Pages of Full Color Photos
- Must-Read for any Nautical Enthusiast
$24.95
Building With Stone
- Definitive Reference for any Stone Journeyman
- Reveals the Steps Necessary to Build Various Stone Projects
- Will Educate the Novice and Inspire the Seasoned Artisan
$17.95
Bronze Age Copper Mining
- Examines In-Full Recently Uncovered Bronze Age Copper Mines
- Covers Early Mining Technology, Life of Miners, Recent Research, etc.
- Numerous Illustrations & Drawings Complement the Text
$12.95
Classic Farm Tractors
- Filled with Dozens of Color Photos & Fascinating Info
- Includes: John Deere, Ford, Case, Allis-Chalmers, Caterpillar, etc.
- Entertaining Introduction to the Wide World of Popular Tractors
$19.95
Blue Ribbon Techniques: Burning and Texturing Methods
- Create Carvings with Minimum Difficulty & Maximum Results
- 60 Color Plates/60 Black & White Photos
- 9" x 6", 64 PGS.
$9.95
Bench Planes Video Tape
- Techniques & Traditions of Classic Bench Planes
- Includes Tuning, Sharpening & Use
- Great Advice from a Woodworking Guru
$24.95
Old House Measured and Scaled Detail Drawings for Builders and Carpent
- Unabridged and Unaltered Reprint of the Rare 1911 Publication
- Features Countless Vintage, Authentic Measured & Scaled Drawings
- Covers Every Conceivable Architectural Feature: Framing, Window Seats..etc
$16.96
Childrens Playhouses
- Includes Blueprints for 6 Different Play Houses
- 192 Color & Black & White Images
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95
Decorative Ironwork: Wrought Iron Gratings, Gates & Railings
Many centuries worth of ornamental design in wrought iron are brought to us in this book, including the restrained English works, the tasteful Italian and French, the elegant Spanish, and the lively German types, some of which overflow with rocaille, flowers, leaves and ribbon decor. Each is depicted in all particulars in this fascinating work.…
$49.95
The Woodwright’s Shop
- Expertly Written by Master Woodworker Roy Underhill
- Step-by-Step Instructions For an Array of Projects
- Great Source of Information for Any Woodworker
$22.50
Coal Mining
- Complete Explanation on Coal Mining and its Evolution
- Features Numerous Black & White Photographs and Detailed Diagrams
- Written by an Expert on the Topic
$8.95
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
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
Build A Classic Timber-framed House
- Complete Instructions on Building a Timber-Framed House
- Follows the Traditional "Hall-and-Parlor" Home Design
- Build a House Able To Meet the Needs of any Growing Family
$21.95
The Wood And Canvas Canoe
- Comprehensive and Easy to Use Distillation of 25 Years Experience with Cano
- Step By Step Guide to Building or Restoring Your Own Canoe
- Great Photos & Clear Line Drawings of Canoe Construction & Repair
$19.95
Building Stone Walls
- All You Need to Know For Building Stone Walls
- Clear and Concise Instructions and Drawings
- Thoroughly Covers All Aspects of the Topic
$11.95
The Cotton Industry
- Story of the Rapid Growth & Devastating Decline of the Cotton Industry
- Contains Numerous Fascinating Vintage Photos & Engravings
- With Sections on Cotton's Impact on the World, Social Consequences, & More
$9.95
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
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