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• THE COOPER AND HIS TRADE

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• MISSION ROCKING CHAIR

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  This Rocker is owned by Jim McNair, the graphic designer of our calalog. Inherited from his Grandmother, Clara Moreland, it is a true Art's & Crafts design. At almost a 100 years old, it is very comfortable to sit in. The assembly is done with mortise and tenon joints. Size: 41" high 26" wide and 31" deep. Skill level Intermediate/Advanced

• THE ART OF DOUBLE COUNTING ON THE LATHE

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  Published by L. Booth, London and sold by Holtzapffel and Co. The Art of Double Counting on the Lathe; whereby a Variety of Patterns, in the form of Ellipses, Triangles, Squares, Hexagons,......besides others of a more complex character, m ay be produced by means of THE COMMON ECCENTRIC CHUCK, used in combination with the Division-Plate and the Eccentric and Elliptical Cutters. With Sixty Illustr ations. 1st edition. Some signatures are loose.

• PREFABULOUS

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  Subtitle: “The House of Your Dreams Delivered Fresh from the Factory.” Experts predict that that prefab homes will grow to 30% of all new homes built in the next ten years. This book describes the many prefab systems available, timber frame and log, modular, panelized, structural insulated panels, steel framing and concrete systems. As a group these systems offer a faster, more energy-efficient, and sometimes more cost-efficient method of building.

• FENCES, GATES, AND BRIDGES: AND HOW TO BUILD THEM

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  This is an instruction guide to the best methods of building an incredible variety of these devices for all regions and weather conditions. Written in 1900, this is a functional pocket manual, and a testament to American ingenuity and practicality.

• The Soapbox Bible: How to Build Your Own Soapbox, Buggy, or Go-Cart

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  Here is the definitive illustrated reference to soapbox cars, buggies, and go-carts-complete with blueprints for turning these fun rides into reality. Whether building from a kit or starting from scratch, carting enthusiasts will find step-by-step guidance for 10 advanced projects, along with the key elements of design and construction: different brakes and bumpers, forms of propulsion, and steering mechanisms. The fabulous vehicles range from basic carts assembled from ready-made components to involved models that require simple carpentry and metalwork-including sports, vintage, and wind-powered carts, plus a motorized model. Customize your creation using accessories, embellishments, paint, decals or transfers.