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The Complete Rigger’s Apprentice
- Contains All the Tools & Techniques for Modern & Traditional Rigging
- Covers: Knots, Repairing a Mast & Shroud, Rope Trcks, and Much More
- Features Clear Directions & Dozens of Helpful Illustrations
$39.95
Traditional Woodworking Handtools
- The Inside Story on Using Tradition Tools
- Filled With Practical Tips on Buying, Using and Maintaining Tools
- Helpful Information for the Beginner or Expert
$50.00
Corn Milling
- Sheds Light on an Interesting Topic that is Little Heard of
- Illustrated with Countless Helpful Black & White Photos and Drawings
- Covers the History of Corn Milling, Traditional Milling, and More
$8.95
Shaker Textile Arts
- Definitive work on Shaker Textile Arts
- Covers: the Shakers, Household Textiles, Clothing, Fancy Work, etc.
- Filled with Dozens of Illustrations and Period Photos
$29.95
Ron Ransom Carves More Angels
- Covers Carving, Painting & Antiquing
- 250+ Color Photos, 4 Patterns
- 8 1/2" x 11", 64 PGS.
$12.95
Techniques In American Folk Decoration
- Provides Detailed Instructions for a Wide Variety of Decorations
- Features Over 180 Illustrations of Beautiful Examples
- Includes Helpful Tips on Restoration and Preservations
$14.95
The Catalogue of Antique Tools, 1999 Edition
- The Greatest Antique Tool Catalogue of All Time
- 6,662 Tools–All Photographed in Full Color & Described
- Guaranteed to Pay for Itself
$25.00
Country Store Counter Jars And Tins
- Covers in Detail Over 100 Years of Counter Jars and Tins
- Superbly Illustrated with 390+ Color Photographs
- Includes Values for the Distribution Jars and their Variations
$29.95
American Axes: A Survey Of Their
- Captures the Spirit of an Early America that Depended on the Axe
- Chronicles Great Axe Makers, Care and Use, & Listing of Axemaekers
- Finally Back in Print After Many Years of Being Unavailable
$14.95
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
Timberframe
- Fascinating Tour of the Most Beautiful Timber-Frame Homes in America
- Showcases Contemporary & Traditional Homes in Color Photos
- Written by an Expert in the Topic
$40.00
Woodcarving Step By Step
- Offers a Straightforward, Safe & Effective Sharpening System
- Includes Dozens of Helpful Photos and Easy-to-Follow Directions
- Covers: Choosing the Right Materials, Troubleshooting, Cutting Angles, etc.
$16.95
Manual Of Traditional Wood Carving
- The Most Thorough and Comprehensive Book on the Subject
- Includes Over 1100 Working Drawings and Photographs
- An Essential Reference for the Carver's Library
$23.73
Falconry
- In-Depth Study of this Skillful & Demanding Sport
- Covers the History, Falconry Today, Equipment, Birds, and More
- Features an Abundance of Black & White Photos that Highlight the Text
$8.95
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
Model Boat Building: The Spritsail Skiff
- Features Clear Step-by-Step Instructions
- 250+ Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 64 PGS.
$12.95
Early L. & J.G. Stickley Furniture From Onondaga Shops to Handcraft
- Extremely Rare Reprints of 2 Sets of Promotional Literature Ca. 1906-1909
- Includes Over 200+ Detailed Illustrations & Informative Introduction
- Features First-Rate Examples American Arts & Crafts Style
$14.95