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THE COMPLETE PYROGRAPHY
$21.95
$13.17
This state-of-the-art woodburning guide introduces both traditional methods and todays techniques using electrically heated engraving tools and hot-wire tools. Every area of the craft comes with clear instructions: where to find designs, what tools and equipment to make or buy, and how to construct your own wire-point instruments, as well as how to produce lifelike textures, master the art of shading, select the proper color, enhance wood-turned objects, and protect finishes.
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THE COOPER AND HIS TRADE
$21.95
$13.17
The is the first book on coopering by a cooper. Mr Kilby comes from a family of coopers and was apprenticed to the trade, served in it, and finally abandoned it for teaching. The book is partly autobiographical and deals with with materials, tools, and techniques and discusses the roles of the white cooper, the dry cooper, and the various kinds of wet cooper. The 2nd section deals with the social history of the trade from the earliest times to the 20th century. Originally published in London. in 1971.
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THE EARLY IRONWORK OF CHARLESTON
$19.95
$11.97
This book, reprinted from the original 1941 edition, is an important contribution to the history of Southern ironwork. Deas concerns himself with the period from the 1750's through the 1830's. There is a wealth of illus. for the blacksmith and designer. Most pieces are traced to their earlier sources and then discussed in relation to the influence they may have exerted on later pieces.
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THE HOMESTEAD BUILDER
$12.95
$7.77
This classic, first published in 1872, is filled with handy advice on the best ways to plan and construct dwellings in any location using wood, earth and gravel. Includes log cabins, houses, slab houses, frame houses, and guidance on building an outdoor oven, a cellar, fence posts and gates. This was originally titled "The Immigrant Builder" and aimed at those headed west to homestead.
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THE KITCHEN CONSULTANT: A HOMEOWNER'S GUIDE TO KITCHEN REMODELING
$19.95
$11.97
Kimball leads the homeowner through a remodel job from contracting and designing to choosing materials and fixtures. There are options for all budgets and comparisons between all common kitchen materials. Kimball is an experienced kitchen contractor and this is an invaluable guide to the whole process. In addition to Kimball there is input from more than two dozen kitchen consultants from around the country.