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Wood & Woodworking
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Stonework Techniques & Projects
- Everything From Materials Selection to Final Finish
- Steps, Walls, Waterfalls, Bridges, Seats and More
- Illustrated With Excellent Photographs and Line Drawings
$18.95
A History Of Engraving & Etching
- Most Complete History of Etching and Engraving Ever Written
- 111 Outstanding Illustrations by Scores of Artists
- Covers Every Aspect of the Twin Arts in Great Detail
$20.95
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
Making Rustic Furniture
- Learn to Make a Rustic Chair & a Wide Variety of Other Projects
- Beautiful Photo Galleries Provide an Endless Source of Ideas
- Features Step-by-Step Instruction & Stories of "Rustic Characters"
$19.95
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
Plain And Ornamental Forging, Second Ed.
- Excellent Guide to the Fine Art of Blacksmithing
- Richly Illustrated with Clear and Simple Explanation
- Will Equip Anyone with the Tools and Skills Needed to Become a Blacksmith
$21.95
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
The Slate Industry
- In-Depth Look at the Once Great Slate Industry
- Covers What Slate Is, Its Uses, History of Development, and Much More
- Features Countless Vintage Photos of the Industry at Work
$8.95
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
Woodworking Machinery
- A Contemporary Account of "Modern" Woodworking Machines
- Originally Published In 1880
- Saws, Planers, Beam Machines, Power, Shafting & More
$16.50
Building Architectural Models
- Learn to Design & Produce Professional Architectural Models
- 64 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 64 PGS.
$14.95
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
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 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
Painting Porcelain in the Meissen Style
- Features 36 Flower Motifs, Classic Onion Pattern & Grapevine Decoration
- 200 Illustrations
- 9" x 12", 124 PGS.
$24.95
Do-It-Yourself Coffins for Pets and People
- One Project You Won't Want to Put Off Til Tomorrow
- 200+ Color Photos, 6 Patterns
- 8 1/2" x 11", 64 PGS.
$14.95
Chinese Domestic Furniture in Photographs and Measured Drawings
- Enlightened Discussion of the Accomplishments of Chinese Craftsmen
- Hundreds of Superb Illus. Make this both Informative and Aesthetically Plea
- 21 Measured Drawings for those Interested in Creating Chinese Furniture
$24.95
Professional Smithing
- Toolmaking & Ironwork
- With 257 Illustrations
- For the Working Smith or the Collector
$24.95
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
Quarries and Quarrying
- Deals with 4 Major Rock Types to Explain the Methods Employed
- Fully Illustrated with Vintage Black & White Photos and Expertly Written
- Will Thrill Those Interested in Geology, Industrial Arts, Quarrying..etc.
$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
The Shaker Legacy: Perspectives of an Enduring Tradition
- The History and Style of the Shaker Tradition
- An Exploration of the Shaker Way of Life
- Illustrated With Great Photographs of Shaker Furniture
$40.00
Chisels, Chissels, Chizzels
- By The Old Chiseler Hisself
- 9" X 6"; 121 Pps
- For the Collector or Use of Hand Tools
$23.95