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Creative Bookbinding
- Fully Explains the Techniques Needed to Bind your Own Books
- Comprehensive, Profusely Illustrated Guide
- Includes Indispensable Chapter on the Preservation and Repair of Old Books
$22.95
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
$27.95
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 & 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
Classic Sailing-Ship Models in Photographs
- The Greatest Ship Models of the Last 500 Years
- Accompanied by Historical Commentary
- Illustrated with Superbly Detailed Photos & Line Drawings
$24.95
Decorative Leadwork
- All About the Timeless and Beautiful Unsung Craft Tradition
- Features Countless Clear Black & White Photos of Beautiful Examples
- Covers Ancient Leadwork, Artifacts & Statues, Ornate Cisterns, & More
$8.95
Masterpieces Of Shaker Furniture
- Examines In-Depth the Distinctive Quality of Shaker Craftsmanship
- Includes 83 Photos of Shaker Furniture – Chairs, Rockers, Desks, and More
- Features 3 Informative Articles on Shaker Life
$13.95
Discovering American Folklife
- Selection of Essays Which Capture the Essence of Folk Culture
- Essays Include: Folk Religion, Folk Medicine, Witches in Adams County, etc
- Filled with Illustrations and Period Photos
$16.95
Carving Miniature Carousel Animals with Dale Power
- Covers Carving, Wood Burning, Painting & Mounting
- 267 Color Photos, 12 Patterns For 8 Animals
- 8 1/2" x 11", 64 PGS.
$14.95
Understanding Wood A Craftsman’s Guide to Wood Technology
- An Inside Look at the Properties of Wood
- The How and Why of Wood for the Inquiring Craftsman
- Filled With Great Photos, Diagrams and Illustrations
$34.95
English Windsor Chairs
- An Informative Introduction to the Wide Variety of Windsor Chairs
- Points Out the Basic Characteristics to Aid in Naming & Dating
- Features Countless Clear Black & White Photos of Beautiful Examples
$8.95
Making Gypsy Willow Furniture
- Each Step is Illustrated with a Full-Color Photo
- 200 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 64 PGS.
$14.95
Elementary Forge Practice
- Reprint Of 1917 Shop Manual
- Includes Detailed Instructions on Tool Making
- Illustrated With Excellent Line Drawings
$9.95
Building The Timber Frame House: Revival of a Forgotten Craft
- A How-To Guide and An Inside-Out Look at Timber Framing
- Includes a History of the Timber Framed Building
- Illustrated with Photographs & Line Drawings
$21.95
Domestic Bygones
- New Illustrated Reference to Classic English Bygones
- Features a Wide Variety of Bygones that Are Now Valuable Collectors Items
- Includes Sections on Preparing Food, Washing, Eating & Drinking, etc.
$8.95
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
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 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