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1) An Encyclopaedia of the Main Varieties of Timber - From Acacia to Zebra-Wood with Notes on Colour
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A helpful A-Z guide, through the different types of timber available to the amateur carpenter. Including an introductory essay on woodworking.
2) A Beginner's Guide to the Art of Woodcarving - Follow the Step by Step Instructions and Images to
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Woodcarving is one of the most primal of human activities and with this helpful guide, the beginner can learn the basic skills to start enjoying this rewarding hobby. Full of helpful illustrations, advice and an introductory essay on woodwork.
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Early aeroplanes were simple machines by the high tech standards of today, being mainly constructed from wood and cloth. This simple construction, though dangerous for the aviator, was a joy for the woodworker. Many planes of this era have rotted or been destroyed. Including an introductory essay on woodworking, this is the perfect guide for anybody interested early aviation or an amateur carpenter wishing to restore or repair aeroplanes of a bygone...
6) A Guide to Basic Workshop Tools for the Amateur Carpenter - Including Tools for Measuring and Mar
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A perfect workshop guide for any amateur carpenter, full of information about what tools to use and when. Including an introductory essay on woodwork.
8) A Collection of Vintage Knitting Patterns for the Making of Winter Cardigans and Jumpers for Women
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This book contains a lovely collection of vintage hand knitting patterns for the making of women's cardigans and jumpers for winter. Full of designs in different styles and sizes, there is something to suit everyone. This handy book will ensure that every woman can stay snuggly and beautifully dressed throughout the colder months, and with both casual and smarter pieces, that there will be something perfect to wear for all occasions. The patterns...
9) First Steps In Dressmaking - Essential Stitches And Seams, Easy Garment Making, Individualizing T
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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.
10) A Collection of Woodwork Projects; Designs for the Making of Furniture, Furnishings and Accessori
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This book contains a fantastic collection of woodwork designs for the making of furniture, furnishings and accessories for the home. Including tables, shelving, storage solutions and much more, this book provides the handyman with enough furniture to beautifully furnish any home.
11) Sheet Metalwork on the Farm - Containing Information on Materials, Soldering, Tools and Methods o
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Contained within this volume is a detailed and comprehensive guide to general metalworking, with specific information materials, soldering, tools, and methods of sheet metalwork relating to farm and agricultural work. Complete with simple, step-by-step instructions and a plethora of helpful illustrations and diagrams, this is a text that will be of much interest to the novice farmer or farm hand, as well as being of value to anyone with an interest...
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This handy little book contains a detailed and concise guide to repairing a variety of household items, including the restoration of tables and chairs, repairing plastering, and fixing and replacing defective floorboards. An easy-to-follow guide, complete with a wealth of detailed and helpful diagrams, this book is perfect for anyone with an interest in learning how to fix things in the house which would otherwise prove costly, and requires little...
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