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This book contains a lovely collection of designs for the construction of kitchen furniture and accessories from wood. Clearly layed out and with explanatory diagrams, this book makes it easy to add some beautiful additions to your kitchen, or make someone a wonderful gift from the 'serving and tablware' section. There are a wide range of designs, from tables and storage solutions to toast racks and egg cups, that will suit most levels of woodwork...
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This book contains a comprehensive guide to hand-making wooden furniture for your kitchen. Written in an easy-to-digest manner and coupled with a plethora of detailed diagrams, this guide is ideal for the beginner and will greatly appeal to anyone with an interest in creating their own kitchen furnishings from scratch. The chapters of this text include: 'Sectional Kitchen Fitment', 'The Modern Kitchen Cabinet', 'Kitchen Table-Cupboard', 'Cabinet Refrigerator',...
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This text contains a comprehensive guide to veneering, including information on tools, the processes of different veneers, and repairing faults. Complete with a plethora of photographs and all the information one could possibly want to know concerning the process of veneering, this text is ideal for those with an interest in the subject and constitutes a valuable addition to DIY literature. The chapters of this text include: Preparation of Work; Cutting,...
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This text contains a detailed but easy-to-follow guide on making wooden stools. Giving instructions on a variety of different types of stool, this text is perfect for those with an interest in hand-crafting stools for use in a variety of situations and rooms. A great book for the amateur and seasoned woodworker alike, 'A Guide to Making Wooden Stools' comes complete with simple instructions and detailed diagrams. The chapters of this book include:...
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Contained within this book is a comprehensive guide to making chairs, complete with easy-to-follow instructions and a wealth of helpful information on tools, technique, and materials. Creating your own furniture can be extremely cost-effective and rewarding, and this detailed guide will prove invaluable to anyone with an interest in such endeavours. We have elected this text for modern republication due to the timeless information contained with it,...
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This text contains a comprehensive guide to fixing vintage furniture, with information on fixing perforated seats, repairing spoon back chairs, and much more besides. Vintage furniture is highly desirable, but unfortunately not always entirely durable. This handy little guide will be of considerable value to the antique and vintage furniture owner, allowing them to repair their beloved furniture by hand, with ease, and for relatively little money....
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This book contains a concise yet comprehensive treatise on the furniture popular during the Tudor renaissance period - from 1509 to 1603. Complete with exquisite illustrations and fascinating information on the subject, this antique text is sure to be of value to those with an interest in historical furniture and makes for a great addition to collections of antique furniture literature.
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This text contains a concise and detailed guide to the art of French polishing. Complete with helpful diagrams and easy-to-follow instructions, this guide is perfect for those with little or no experience in French polishing and makes for a great addition to collections of DIY literature. The sections of this book include: 'Shellac', 'What French Polishing Is', 'The Polishing Workshop', 'The Polishing Rubber', 'Preparing Surfaces', 'Preparing New...
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Contained within this antique book is a simple and concise guide to some of the most useful and simple joining methods used in woodworking. A great guide for beginners, this text includes a wealth of detailed diagrams and easy-to-follow instructions, making it perfect for those with little previous experience. A handy reference guide for all levels of skill, this text is sure to be of value to those with an interest in woodworking and makes a great...
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This antiquarian book contains a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to French polishing. French Polishing is the art of covering wood with a layer of lac laid on in solution, the object being to produce a highly polished surface. Containing easy-to-follow instructions and helpful illustrations, this guide is perfect for the novice with little previous experience and makes for a great addition to collections of DIY literature. The chapters of this book...
11) Woodwork Projects For the Garden: A Collection of Designs and Instructions For the Making of Wood
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This book contains a lovely collection of woodwork projects for the making of garden furniture and accessories. Including such items as 'A Useful Peg Box', a 'Miniature Weathercock' and a 'Garden Table and Seats', this book provides you wit some beautiful furnishings for your garden. With designs of varying difficulties, this book should suit most levels of woodwork skill.
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This text comprises a comprehensive handbook pertaining to the designing and making of vintage lamps and light fixtures. Complete with detailed diagrams and step-by-step instructions for each piece, this text is perfect for both the amateur and seasoned designer alike, and is sure to be of interest to creative types with a penchant for handcrafting. The chapters of this book include: Electric Light Standards, Novelty Table Lamps, Walnut Table Lamp,...
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This vintage book contains a complete guide to blacksmithing and steel working, with information on all aspects ranging from the correct use of tools and shop equipment to repairing cogs and making a gun. Highly accessible and profusely illustrated, this timeless handbook will be of utility to novice metalworkers and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "The Smith", "There are Smiths and Smiths",...
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This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on high-speed and carbon tool steels. "High-Speed and Carbon Tool Steels" is highly recommended for those with an interest in the state of the steel manufacturing industry in America at the beginning of the twentieth century. It also contains information that will be of utility to modern metal workers and would make for a valuable addition to collections of related literature.
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This book contains a catalogue of drop-forged tools and items offered by J.H. Williams & CO. in 1901. The items in the catalogue range from spanners and wrenches to hooks, sockets, levers, flanges, etc. This volume will appeal to collectors of vintage forging and blacksmithing literature and would make for fantastic addition to collections of allied literature.
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This vintage book contains a complete guide to the various different operating involved in forging, covering machine forging, forging dies, heating furnaces, estimating stock, and all other related aspects. "Forging Operations" will be of special appeal to those with an interest in the history and development of forging and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of literature related to blacksmithing.
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