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Books for Doing It Yourself
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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
The Art of Rigging
- Widely Considered the Best Manual Ever Produced on Rigging the Sailing Ship
- Divided into 5 Easy-to-Follow Parts Filled with Helpful Diagrams
- For Modelists, Naval Historians, Sailing Buffs, and Armchair Skippers Alike
$13.95
Blue Ribbon Pattern Series
- Includes Exact Specifications & Fine Points
- 60 Color Plates/60 Black & White Photos
- 12" x 9", 58 PGS.
$14.95
Model Boat Building: The Menhaden Steamer
- Features Clear Drawings, Plans & Step-by-Step Instruction
- 100 Color Illustrations & Detailed Plans
- 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
Violins And Other Stringed Instruments
- Learn to Make a Violin and other Stringed Instruments
- Filled with Detailed Line Drawings and Information
- Enormous Amount of Information for Very Reasonable Price
$10.95
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
Fancy Coffins to Make Yourself
- Provides Detailed Instructions
- 230 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 64 PGS.
$14.95
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
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
Angel Carving and Other Favorites
- Learn to Carve & Paint a Variety of Angel Figures
- 143 Black & White Photos, 49 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 80 PGS.
$12.95
Decorating Gourds: Carving, Burning, Painting
- Learn to Make a Variety of Gourd Decorating Projects
- 190 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 48 PGS.
$14.95
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
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
Santa and His Friends: Carving with Tom Wolfe
- Great Guide for Carvers Both Expert & Novice
- 250+ Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 64 PGS.
$9.95
Timber Frame Construction
- Practical How-To for Both Beginners and Experienced Carpenters
- Dozens of Superb Illustrations and Photos Make it All Easy to Understand
- Also Teachers Reader to Combine Modern Tools with Time Tested Methods
$19.95
Shelters, Shacks, And Shanties
- Lively, Step-by-Step Guide to building shelters, shacks, and shanties
- Contains Complete Instructions for Dozens of Worry-Free Shelters
- Fully Illustrated with Hundreds of Helpful Drawings
$12.95
Carving Canes & Walking Sticks with Tom Wolfe
- Features Patterns for 11 Figures & Step-by-Step Instruction
- 200 Color Photos, Patterns, Gallery
- 8 1/2" x 11", 48 PGS.
$12.95
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
How To Build Wooden Gates & Picket Fences
- Complete Guide Makes Building a Fence Easy
- Features 100 Classic and Contemporary Designs
- Includes 100's of Helpful Illustrations and Photographs
$19.95
Creative Canes & Walking Sticks: Carving with Tom Wolfe
- Features a Gallery of 25 Canes & 11 Patterns
- 250 Color Photos, 11 Patterns
- 8 1/2" x 11", 64 PGS.
$12.95
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
Price Guide To Cookbooks and Recipe Leaflets
- Excellent Price Guide to Vintage Cookbooks and Recipe Leaflets
- Filled with Hundreds of Items with Description and Current Values
- Features Newer Books Expected to Develop a Market in the Future
$9.95
Tom Wolfe Carves Wood Spirits and Walking Sticks
- Features an Extensive Photo Gallery
- 250+ Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 64 PGS.
$12.95