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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
Garden Projects for the Backyard Carpenter
- Contains Over 30 Projects and Ideas!
- 438 Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 112 PGS.
$19.95
Geometric Design in Weaving
- Great for Weavers of All Levels
- 45 Color & 205 Black & White Photos, 102 Diagrams & Drafts
- 8 1/2" x 11", 222 PGS.
$29.95
Carving Architectural Detail in Wood; The Classic Tradition
- Thorough Primer for Woodcarvers Dealing with Classical Ornament
- Illustrates the Carving Process with Step-by-Step in Full-Color
- Features an Extensive Selection of Projects & an Invaluable Glossary
$19.95
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
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
The Blacksmith; Ironworker and Farrier
- Filled with Absorbing Information & Numerous Detailed Illustrations
- In-Depth Look at the Tools & Technique of the Blacksmith
- Covers Wrought Iron, the Blacksmith Shops, Forge Fire, etc.
$16.95
Bench Planes Video Tape
- Techniques & Traditions of Classic Bench Planes
- Includes Tuning, Sharpening & Use
- Great Advice from a Woodworking Guru
$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
Walkways & Drives: Design Ideas for Making Grand Entrances
- Improve the Appearance of Your Home!
- 150 Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 128 PGS.
$19.95
Direct Stone Sculpture
- Comprehensive New Book by Noted Sculptor, Milt Liebson
- 17 Color Plates, 340 Illustrations
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$39.95
Spanish Colonial Architecture in the United States
- Classic Work on Spanish-Colonial Architecture
- Numerous Detailed Photos & Drawings Vary from Perspective Views
- Indispensable Source of Authentic Information
$20.95
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
Potters & Potteries Of Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Updated and Enhanced Version of the Previous Sold Out Edition
- Complete Story of the Potteries and Potters of Chester County
- Contains a Wealth of Historical and Genealogical Information
$19.95
The Victorian Domestic Servant
- Describes the Lifestyle of the Large Group of Domestic Servants
- Insights on the Social Status of The Victorian Lower Class
- Describes the Requirements and Duties of the Houshold Help
$8.95
Dovetails Made Simple
- A Master Woodworker Reveals the Secrets of Dovetails
- Yet Another Video in this Extremely Popular Series
- Like Having a Private Instructor
$24.95
Improved Labor Saving Carpenters’ Tools
- Lists Much of the Stanley Line Available Ca. 1900
- Featuring the Stanley "Imp" on the Cover
- Great Little Reference
$4.50
The Story of the Gems
- The History and Technology of Gemstones of Every Type
- Information on Geology, Gem Cutting, Mining and More
- Written by a Former Curator at the Museum of Natural History
$12.95
Working Oxen
- Examines the Importance of the Work of Oxen Throughout History
- Describes and Illustrates Types of Ox Yokes, Shoes, and Housing
- Fills in the Forgotten Importance of Working Oxen
$9.95
Tom Wolfes Treasury of Patterns
- Features 90 Patterns for Dog Carvers
- 275 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 64 PGS.
$9.95