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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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Includes plans, materials lists, tools lists and instructions for 40 projects. Some of these are a bit unusual. For example the Folk Art Fantasy Bench out of concrete, the chair out of rebar, recycled granite curb bench, and a Low Country Joggle Bench. Plus many others.
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Full of innovative ideas for creating a comfortable, well crafted city home. The author represents a broad range of styles from lofts, apartments, and townhouses. 25 houses are profiled from the major metro areas of North America. All of the design solutions can be applied to various residential situations, not just urban areas. The author has over 20 years in the field of editorial work for major publications such as the NY Times Magazine, Los Angeles Times, and San Francisco Herald/Examiner and others.
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Manual Training Toys for the Boys Workshop was originally published in 1912. After a short introductory section on basic woodworking and shop tools, the book offers 42 shop projects. Each project comes with a cutting list and dimensioned drawing, and all date from the early part of the 20th century (many, no doubt, are from the 19th century). Many of these projects are toys that require some skill in woodwork but they are not too difficult for boys and their dads to do together. When the book was first published it was dedicated to the boy who likes to tinker round, so it was really written with the thought that the boys could make these projects without adult supervision. Many of the projects would now be considered nostalgic reminders of a time when things were much simpler and boys were trained to use tools and make things that would be at times useful, and always entertaining. This was a time long before text messaging and video games. Projects include a Fourth of July or New Years eve rattle, a cannon that shoots marbles, a kite string reel, a pop-gun and whistle, a bow and arrow, a sword, a magic box, and 35 other fun things for boys to build.
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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.
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Syfert provides 10 enjoyable projects that incorporate beautiful, multi-colored laminations. The projects vary from straightforward to intricate. Each is accompanied by complete step-by-step instructions and numerous photos. Included are clocks, puzzles, piggy bank, basket weave box, and more.