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"The Wood Turner's Handybook" is a comprehensive guide to woodworking, focusing on the use of the lathe. The 'lathe' is a machine for shaping wood, metal, or other material by means of a rotating drive that turns the piece being worked on against changeable cutting tools. Exploring the tools, machinery and processes involved in wood turning, this classic handbook contains a wealth of information that will be of utility to woodworkers old and new....
2) Cassell's Carpentry and Joinery: Comprising Notes on Materials, Processes, Principles, and Practice…
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Cassell's Carpentry and Joinery' is a practical work on practical handicrafts, and it was first published in the confident belief that it was by far the most exhaustive book on these subjects hitherto produced. This text is a comprehensive guide on carpentry, compromising notes on materials, processes, principles and practice, and including about 1,800 engravings. A great book for carpenters of all levels, this book is not to be missed by discerning...
3) Garden Accessories - With Instructions and Illustrations on Constructing Various Accessories Incl
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"Garden Accessories" is a guide to hand making a variety of interesting structures to transform your garden. From sheds and hutches to beautiful trellises, ornate gates, and beyond, this easy-to-follow handbook will appeal to gardeners and DIY enthusiasts alike. Containing simple instructions coupled with helpful diagrams and expert tips, this guide is perfect for those with little woodworking experience. Paul Nooncree Hasluck (1854 — 1916) was...
4) Bamboo Work
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First published in 1901, this book contains a comprehensive guide to making various things out of bamboo, including tables, chairs, cabinets, and more. "Bamboo Work" is highly recommended for anyone with an interest in woodwork and hand making furniture, and it would make for a great addition to DIY collections. Contents include: "Bamboo: It's Sources and Uses", "How to Work Bamboo", "Bamboo Tables", "Bamboo Chairs and Seats", "Bamboo Hall Racks and...
5) Poultry Houses - With Instructions and Illustrations on Constructing Houses, Runs and Coops for P
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"Poultry Houses" is a 1903 work by Australian writer Paul N. Hasluck. Within it, he provides simple, step-by-step instructions for the designing and construction of a variety of different styles of poultry houses and runs, all illustrated with helpful diagrams. Paul Nooncree Hasluck (1854-1916) was an Australian writer and editor. He was a master of technical writing and father of the 'do-it-yourself' book, producing many works on subjects including...
6) Furniture and Cabinet-Making - With Instructions and Illustrations on Constructing Household Furn
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This is a classic guide to woodworking that focuses on making a variety of cabinets and similar items of household furniture. Including instructions for designing and practical step-by-step directions, this timeless volume will be of utility to DIY enthusiasts and those with an interest in woodwork in general. Paul Nooncree Hasluck (1854 — 1916) was an Australian engineer and editor. He was a master of technical writing and father of the 'do-it-yourself'...
7) Woodwork for Beginners - With Instructions and Illustrations on Basic Woodworking Skills, Includi
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Woodwork for Beginners is a comprehensive guide to woodwork designed for those with little previous experience. This fantastic introduction covers all of the basic skills and techniques related to the subject, with chapters on the proper use and care of tools, types of timber, the fundamental joints, and much more. Profusely illustrated and full of expert tips, this classic handbook is not to be missed by those looking for an introduction to woodworking...
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First published in first published in 1899, this book contains a classic guide to making a variety of different types of staircases for the home. The information contained within it was sourced from columns in the weekly journal "Building World", having been consolidated into this concise handbook by the author. "Practical Staircase Joinery" is perfect for DIY enthusiasts and novice joiners alike. Contents include: "Introduction: Explanation of Terms",...
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This is a vintage guide to leather working by Australian writer Paul N. Hasluck. It contains easy-to-follow instructions for making a variety of leather items including bags, cases, and even footballs. "Leather Working" will appeal to DIY enthusiasts and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature. Paul Nooncree Hasluck (1854-1916) was an Australian writer and editor. He was a master of technical writing and father of...
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With an introduction by master craftsman Ralph Kylloe, this manual on rustic carpentry is a superb resource for woodworkers, furniture makers, and carpenters of all skill levels. Here are clear and concise instructions for creating beautiful pieces with unfinished timber, utilizing the unique texture and shape of tree branches, trunks, and shrubs. In addition, rustic woodworking requires few tools and relatively little skill to make decorative and...
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