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Common-Sense Stair Building And Handrailing - Handrailing In Three Divisions Showing Three Of The Simplest Methods Known In The Art

With Complete Instructions For Laying Out And Working Handrails Suitable For Any Kind Of A Stair, Straight, Circular Or Elliptical, Or For Stairs With Landings And Cylinders

by Frederick Thomas Hodgson ...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ... Read more

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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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Seawater and Sawdust

Two pensioners build a wooden boat

by Lorraine Owen, Tom Owen ...

Seawater and Sawdust is a book about many things. Primarily it is the account of two pensioners building a wooden boat, but it is also a tale of life's many adventures. Tom and Lorraine Owen were no beginners at boat-building when they set out on this mammoth project in 2015, but with a combined age of more than 120 years they certainly exceeded all expectations with such an exceptional build ... Read more

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Seawater and Sawdust is a book about many things. Primarily it is the account of two pensioners building a wooden boat, but it is also a tale of life's many adventures. Tom and Lorraine Owen were no beginners at boat-building when they set out on this mammoth project in 2015, but with a combined age of more than 120 years they certainly exceeded all expectations with such an exceptional build
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The Handmade Skateboard

Design & Build Your Own Custom Longboard, Cruiser, or Street Deck

by Matt Berger ...

With over 10K sold, the first edition of The Handmade Skateboard is the best-selling book on the topic of making a skateboard.Skateboarding continues to be the top extreme sport among teens and is now a $3 billion industry.Building a skateboard doesn’t require a lot of equipment, materials, or time.A skateboard presents the ideal woodworking project for stale shop classes in school, popular maker ... Read more

$29.59 CAD

With over 10K sold, the first edition of The Handmade Skateboard is the best-selling book on the topic of making a skateboard.Skateboarding continues to be the top extreme sport among teens and is now a $3 billion industry.Building a skateboard doesn’t require a lot of equipment, materials, or time.A skateboard presents the ideal woodworking project for stale shop classes in school, popular maker
... Read more
Black & Decker Finishing & Refinishing Wood: Techniques & Projects for Fine Wood Finishes

Techniques & Projects for Fine Wood Finishes

by Editors of Creative Publishing ...

Series series Black & Decker
Finishing & Refinishing Wood offers inspiration and straight-to-the point instruction on how to salvage mistreated wood surfaces and turn them once again into things of beauty. Readers will learn how to effectively use new, environmentally safe strippers to remove old paints and varnishes, how to patch and repair damaged surfaces, and how to apply stains and achieve glass-smooth new finishes with ... Read more

$14.39 CAD

Finishing & Refinishing Wood offers inspiration and straight-to-the point instruction on how to salvage mistreated wood surfaces and turn them once again into things of beauty. Readers will learn how to effectively use new, environmentally safe strippers to remove old paints and varnishes, how to patch and repair damaged surfaces, and how to apply stains and achieve glass-smooth new finishes with
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A Complete Guide to Hardwood Flooring

by Deividas Sliazas ...

Considering Remodeling? Read This First!Have you ever wondered if installing hardwood floors in your home is right for you? Have you asked yourself if the benefits of installing hardwood floors in your home worth the cost? Is there a lot of maintenance? How long will they last?All of these questions and more are answered in A Complete Guide to Hardwood Flooring.The best part about hardwood ... Read more

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Considering Remodeling? Read This First!Have you ever wondered if installing hardwood floors in your home is right for you? Have you asked yourself if the benefits of installing hardwood floors in your home worth the cost? Is there a lot of maintenance? How long will they last?All of these questions and more are answered in A Complete Guide to Hardwood Flooring.The best part about hardwood
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Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Treehouses, 2nd edition: Design & Build Your Kids a Treehouse

Design & Build Your Kids a Treehouse

by Philip Schmidt ...

Series series Black & Decker Complete Guide
Treehouses are more popular today than ever before. Our original treehouse book, The Complete Guide: Build Your Kids a Treehouse, was published in 2007. It exceeded all sales projections right out of the gate and continues to be a leading title in the treehouse category. Now, we've made it even better. The expanded edition features three all-new treehouses shown in complete step by step detail, ... Read more

$28.79 CAD

Treehouses are more popular today than ever before. Our original treehouse book, The Complete Guide: Build Your Kids a Treehouse, was published in 2007. It exceeded all sales projections right out of the gate and continues to be a leading title in the treehouse category. Now, we've made it even better. The expanded edition features three all-new treehouses shown in complete step by step detail,
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Pearl Lowe’s Vintage Craft

50 Craft Projects and Home Styling Advice

by Pearl Lowe ...

Vintage designer Pearl Lowe shows you how to create the authentic vintage look in your own home with her expert advice and simple craft projects.This practical guide, complete with inspiring photography includes …50 step-by-step craft projectsSewing, painting, upcycling and crafting secretsA how-to guide to sourcing your own vintage treasuresAnd Pearl’s little black book of shops and suppliersAn ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

Vintage designer Pearl Lowe shows you how to create the authentic vintage look in your own home with her expert advice and simple craft projects.This practical guide, complete with inspiring photography includes …50 step-by-step craft projectsSewing, painting, upcycling and crafting secretsA how-to guide to sourcing your own vintage treasuresAnd Pearl’s little black book of shops and suppliersAn
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Simple Furniture Making - How to Make Tables, Chairs, Bookshelves, Sideboards, Chests, Kitchen Accessories, Etc.

by Sidney Vant ...

This text contains a comprehensive guide to furniture making, including information on making tables, chairs, bookshelves, sideboards, chests, and much more. Comprising detailed instructions and handy little tips, this text is perfect for the amateur and will be of great value to anyone with an interest in creating their own home furniture. The sections of this book include: Equipment – Woods to ... Read more

$8.09 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This text contains a comprehensive guide to furniture making, including information on making tables, chairs, bookshelves, sideboards, chests, and much more. Comprising detailed instructions and handy little tips, this text is perfect for the amateur and will be of great value to anyone with an interest in creating their own home furniture. The sections of this book include: Equipment – Woods to
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A Little Book of Woodworking Joints - Including Dovetailing, Mortise-and-Tenon and Mitred Joints

by Anon ...

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 ... Read more

$8.09 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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
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A Collection of Woodwork Projects for the Making of Doll's House Furniture and Accessories

by Anon ...

This vintage book is detailed instructions for the making of dolls house furniture and accessories. With simple, step instructions and helpful illustrations, this volume is highly recommended for those with little previous experience and is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Contents include: “Doll's Model Bungalow”, “Sitting Room Group”, “Dining Room Group”, ... Read more

$8.09 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This vintage book is detailed instructions for the making of dolls house furniture and accessories. With simple, step instructions and helpful illustrations, this volume is highly recommended for those with little previous experience and is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Contents include: “Doll's Model Bungalow”, “Sitting Room Group”, “Dining Room Group”,
... Read more
Traditional Jigs & Fixtures for Handtools

A Manual of Devices for Woodworking

by Graham Blackburn ...

50 Classic Devices You Can Make.In Hand Tool Jigs & Fixtures, expert hand tool woodworker Graham Blackburn brings classic devices back to life and shows you exactly how to make and use them in today's workshop. ... Read more

$27.49 CAD

50 Classic Devices You Can Make.In Hand Tool Jigs & Fixtures, expert hand tool woodworker Graham Blackburn brings classic devices back to life and shows you exactly how to make and use them in today's workshop.
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Chip Carving

Techniques for Carving Beautiful Patterns by Hand

by Daniel Clay ...

The Art Of Chip Carving is an easy to follow, step-by-step guide to one of the world’s most ancient and widely practiced forms of woodcarving.Anyone, from the completely inexperienced beginner to the veteran craftsperson, can learn to use simple, inexpensive tools and techniques to carve striking decorative designs in wood. Chip carving is an especially good introduction to working wood for the ... Read more

$16.49 CAD

The Art Of Chip Carving is an easy to follow, step-by-step guide to one of the world’s most ancient and widely practiced forms of woodcarving.Anyone, from the completely inexperienced beginner to the veteran craftsperson, can learn to use simple, inexpensive tools and techniques to carve striking decorative designs in wood. Chip carving is an especially good introduction to working wood for the
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The Birdhouse Book

Building, Placing, and Maintaining Great Homes for Great Birds

by Margaret A. Barker, Elissa Ruth Wolfson ...

The Birdhouse Book is the most authoritative book available for creating safe, sturdy, and easy-to-build homes for many of North America’s favorite birds. This updated edition includes important new and timely topics including impacts of climate change on birds, nestbox monitoring for community science, native plants, and how birders can help birds.Written with those who truly want the best for ... Read more

$26.39 CAD

The Birdhouse Book is the most authoritative book available for creating safe, sturdy, and easy-to-build homes for many of North America’s favorite birds. This updated edition includes important new and timely topics including impacts of climate change on birds, nestbox monitoring for community science, native plants, and how birders can help birds.Written with those who truly want the best for
... Read more
Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Decks 7th Edition

Featuring the latest tools, skills, designs, materials & codes

by Editors of Cool Springs Press ...

Series series Black & Decker
Be inspired by new design and follow the latest codes as you custom build the deck of your dreams.Architecture, building codes, and design are not static; they change constantly. That’s why there’s a new edition of the best-selling BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Decks, incorporating updates to national building codes, as well as new developments in building materials and design. Calling ... Read more

$30.39 CAD

Be inspired by new design and follow the latest codes as you custom build the deck of your dreams.Architecture, building codes, and design are not static; they change constantly. That’s why there’s a new edition of the best-selling BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Decks, incorporating updates to national building codes, as well as new developments in building materials and design. Calling
... Read more
The Handmade Teardrop Trailer

Design & Build a Classic Tiny Camper from Scratch

by Matt Berger ...

Hit the road in style and comfort you built yourself...The road trip has been a celebrated American tradition for as long as there have been roads on which to travel. Combined with our love of the great outdoors, hitting the road in search of some peace under the stars is a goal for anyone old enough to drive -- even more so in today's hectic, wired world. Millennials and retiring boomers want to ... Read more

$28.79 CAD

Hit the road in style and comfort you built yourself...The road trip has been a celebrated American tradition for as long as there have been roads on which to travel. Combined with our love of the great outdoors, hitting the road in search of some peace under the stars is a goal for anyone old enough to drive -- even more so in today's hectic, wired world. Millennials and retiring boomers want to
... Read more
Practical Wood Carving - How to Use the Tools and Make the Designs

by Edward Hobbs ...

Originally published in early 1900s. The illustrated contents include: Materials – Tools and Equipment – Care and Use of Tools – First Steps in Wood Carving – Chip Carving – Incised Work – Relief Carving – Pierced and Laminated Work – Wood Sculpture and Knife Work – Preparation of Designs etc. Many of the earliest hobby and craft books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are ... Read more

$8.09 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Originally published in early 1900s. The illustrated contents include: Materials – Tools and Equipment – Care and Use of Tools – First Steps in Wood Carving – Chip Carving – Incised Work – Relief Carving – Pierced and Laminated Work – Wood Sculpture and Knife Work – Preparation of Designs etc. Many of the earliest hobby and craft books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are
... Read more
The Complete Book of Furniture Repair and Refinishing - Easy to Follow Guide With Step-By-Step Methods

by Ralph Kinney ...

This vintage volume contains a comprehensive guide to repairing and refinishing furniture, with information on tools and equipment, materials, enamelling, workshop practice, and many other related aspects. With simple directions and a wealth of useful tips, this handbook is ideal for those with little previous experience, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature ... Read more

$8.09 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This vintage volume contains a comprehensive guide to repairing and refinishing furniture, with information on tools and equipment, materials, enamelling, workshop practice, and many other related aspects. With simple directions and a wealth of useful tips, this handbook is ideal for those with little previous experience, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature
... Read more
Woodworking

Woodworking For Beginners

by John Hammer ...

Start Your Journey Towards Woodworking Today With This Handy Guide That Will Teach You The Techniques And Skills You Need As A Beginner To Master This CraftWoodworking Is A Hobby That People Have Been Enjoying For Years. While In The Past It Was Used More As A Way To Make Furniture And Other Things That You Needed In The Home, It Is Now Something That You Can Do For Fun Or To Showcase Your Talent ... Read more

$3.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Start Your Journey Towards Woodworking Today With This Handy Guide That Will Teach You The Techniques And Skills You Need As A Beginner To Master This CraftWoodworking Is A Hobby That People Have Been Enjoying For Years. While In The Past It Was Used More As A Way To Make Furniture And Other Things That You Needed In The Home, It Is Now Something That You Can Do For Fun Or To Showcase Your Talent
... Read more
Pyrography for Beginners Handbook

Learn to Burn Guide in Wood Burning with Starter Projects and Patterns

by Stephen Fleming ...

Series Book 2 - DIY Series
Do you believe in the saying, “The best person to guide you is the one few steps ahead of you!”?While doing my Engineering, I realized this fact that just before the exam if you require minimal, to the point, useful and applicable information to pass the examination, your friend/colleague who has gone through the subject and appeared for the exam just last week is the best Go to Person.That person ... Read more

$9.52 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Do you believe in the saying, “The best person to guide you is the one few steps ahead of you!”?While doing my Engineering, I realized this fact that just before the exam if you require minimal, to the point, useful and applicable information to pass the examination, your friend/colleague who has gone through the subject and appeared for the exam just last week is the best Go to Person.That person
... Read more
Build Better Boxes

10 Projects to Improve Design & Technique

by Matt Kenney ...

In Build Better Boxes, Matt Kenney distills and shares what he’s learned in 20 years of box making using step-by-step photos that walk you through the process of creating 10 beautiful designs from scratch.You’ll begin with a few simple, but elegant painted boxes that introduce fundamental concepts like cutting miter joints and fitting a lid. Then you’ll progress through several stunning projects ... Read more

$16.49 CAD

In Build Better Boxes, Matt Kenney distills and shares what he’s learned in 20 years of box making using step-by-step photos that walk you through the process of creating 10 beautiful designs from scratch.You’ll begin with a few simple, but elegant painted boxes that introduce fundamental concepts like cutting miter joints and fitting a lid. Then you’ll progress through several stunning projects
... Read more
Woodworking: 25 Unique Woodworking Projects For Making Your Own Wood Furniture and Modern Kitchen Cabinets

by Donna Henson ...

Making your own furniture may seem to be an intimidating task but can be highly beneficial to give a try at. Creating your own woodwork furniture will not only save you thousands of dollars in remodeling and refurbishing but can lead to some unique one of a kind pieces. If you have ever found a piece of furniture you would love to include in your home but the price tag is just too much for you to ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Making your own furniture may seem to be an intimidating task but can be highly beneficial to give a try at. Creating your own woodwork furniture will not only save you thousands of dollars in remodeling and refurbishing but can lead to some unique one of a kind pieces. If you have ever found a piece of furniture you would love to include in your home but the price tag is just too much for you to
... Read more
Cabinetwork and Joinery - Comprising Designs and Details of Construction with 2,021 Working Drawings

by Paul N. Hasluck ...

First published in 1907, this is a complete guide to joinery with a specific focus on cabinet making. 'Joinery' refers to the wooden components of a building, such as stairs, doors, and door and window frames. 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 ... Read more

$10.69 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

First published in 1907, this is a complete guide to joinery with a specific focus on cabinet making. 'Joinery' refers to the wooden components of a building, such as stairs, doors, and door and window frames. 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
... Read more
All Sorts of Carpentry Joints

A Guide for the Amateur Carpenter on how to Construct and use Halved, Lapped, Notched, Housed, Edge, Angle, Dowelled, Mortise and Tenon, Scarf, Mitre, Dovetail, Lap and Secret Joints

by Anon ...

Learning to use the right type of joint for the project is a vital lesson any carpenter must learn, and this guide is the perfect companion for anybody with a passion for working with wood. Complete with an introductory essay on woodwork, full of illustrations and lots of tips and advice. ... Read more

$8.09 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learning to use the right type of joint for the project is a vital lesson any carpenter must learn, and this guide is the perfect companion for anybody with a passion for working with wood. Complete with an introductory essay on woodwork, full of illustrations and lots of tips and advice.
... Read more
Wood Joinery for Beginners Handbook

The Essential Joinery Guide with Tools, Techniques, Tips and Starter Projects

by Stephen Fleming ...

Series Book 5 - DIY
"There would be no trees without branches, and there would be no furniture without joints."The one which binds together has always been special across cultures. Wood joinery has also evolved across various schools of woodworking in their unique ways. For example, in Japanese joinery, the whole wooden house was built on the strength of joinery. Joinery is used for both connecting the wood and also ... Read more

$6.79 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

"There would be no trees without branches, and there would be no furniture without joints."The one which binds together has always been special across cultures. Wood joinery has also evolved across various schools of woodworking in their unique ways. For example, in Japanese joinery, the whole wooden house was built on the strength of joinery. Joinery is used for both connecting the wood and also
... Read more

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