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TRADES & CRAFTS
BK739
Art of Engraving; A Book of Instructions, Meek
208 pages, 9 x 11-1/2 (Hardcover)
Complete, authoritative, imaginative and detailed
introduction and training in the art of gun
engraving. This is a supremely unique book,
it simply in layman’s terms tells you how to
engrave. It does not assume you know anything
about engraving. Start by learning to draw scrolls
and layouts, then cut practice plates until you are sure of your
ability to design a pattern, then transfer it to a gun. Hundreds
of original engravings, designs and layouts (plus samples from
other master engravers) to explain specific points and techniques.
Original work is intended for you to copy and transfer to your own
guns to create an engraving job of which you can be proud. Over
1378 images.
BK97
Choosing & Using Hand Tools, Rae
208 Pages, 9-3/4 x 8-1/2 (Paperback)
This is the essential who, what, when, where, and
why of hand tools! Not only is the equipment itself
beautiful, it’s the classic and most pleasurable way to
work with wood. Hundreds of photographs,
accompanied by explanatory illustrations, escort
you through the traditional woodshop, introducing everything from
indispensable clamps and drills to chisels and saws. And not a
question goes unanswered in this guide to buying, tuning, sharpening,
and operating both antique and contemporary pieces: you’ll find out
which tools you really need, which ones are the best, and how to use
them most effectively. There’s advice on work surfaces, vises, marking
and measuring utensils, edgers, and tools that pull, pry, twist, bore,
and scrape. You’ll discover things you never knew before! Power
tools are a ubiquitous part of modern woodworking but, for most of
history, hand tools were the standard. Rae, a professional furniture
maker who has contributed to and edited a number of woodworking
magazines, offers a wealth of information about the selection, care,
and use of nearly every kind of hand tool: vices and workbenches,
marking and measuring tools, and hammers, screwdrivers, drills, files,
chisels, planes, and saws. Sharpening instructions are included, and
each entry is profusely illustrated with color photos. This title will
prove to be a valuable resource for woodworkers and should be part
of public library woodcraft collections.
BK143
The Cooper and His Trade, Kilby
192 pages, 6 x 9 (Softcover)
Valuable information on coopering by a master
cooper. This is a great find with historical data on
the making of barrels, tools and techniques from the
earliest times up to today. 56 photos, 87 drawings.
BK957
Dictionary Of American Hand Tools,
Sellens
546 Pages 9 x 12 (Hardcover)
Here is the greatest assembly of hand tools ever
assembled. It is a fascinating chronicle of nearly
every tool ever used in North America, including
ancient tools used by Native Americans; Trade
tools used to create coaches, pianos, ships, and
saddles; tools for harvesting farm goods, turpentine, and ice; and
tools for fine bookbinding and watch repair. The tools are organized
according to profession, from Beekeeper to Wheelwright, and will
fascinate today’s practitioners of these trades and hobbies. Over
4,500 illustrations.
BK997
Finishing: Methods of Work (Wood), Richey
240 pages, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 (Softcover)
All the best techniques for completing a wide variety
of projects. How to select and apply finishes, which
tools to use to achieve desired effects, how to color
wood, and how to repair damaged finishes. The
best tips from the “Methods of Work” column in Fine
Woodworking over the past 25 years. 175 Drawings.
BK980
Formed of Fire, Dunham
128 pages, 11 x 8-1/2 (Hardcover)
Simply defined, lampwork is the craft of
shaping glass in a torch flame. In these
pages feast your eyes upon creations
by nearly a hundred of today’s best
lampwork artists, from the United States
and around the globe. A historical introduction, demonstration
sequences by featured artists, and a glossary of lampwork
terminology round out this indispensable guide to lampworked glass.
BK999
Gunstock Carving: A Step-by-Step
Guide to Engraving Rifles and
Shotguns, Janney
96 pages, 7-3/4 x 11-1/2 (Softcover)
The specialized art of carving gunstocks is very
popular with both hunters and crafters. Many
hunters commission artists to carve an image
replicating a successful hunt on their gun or
rifle which is then displayed to commemorate
their catch. This type of woodcarving can be very lucrative and now
carvers of all levels can learn this process from start to finish with
this new book by Bill Janney. He has appeared on PBS’s American
Woodshop and is a featured demonstrator at Cabela’s, a national
hunting store. He lives in Middletown, Ohio. Chapter include: Tools
and Materials, Carving Fish Scales and Oak Leaves, Carving Basket
Weave and Acanthus Leaves, and Carving a Scene.
BK131
Historical Guide to Wagon Hardware
and Blacksmiths Supplies, Spivey
197 pages, 8-1/2 x 11 (Softcover)
This is a great reference to identify pieces and
parts of wagon hardware and tools. (The cover is
black with gold lettering) Thousands of really neat
illustrations of wagon hardware and supplies.
BK823
Heintz Art Metal, McConnell
127 Pages, 8-3/4 x 5-3/4 (Paperback)
The American Arts and Crafts Movement flourished
briefly but brilliantly during the early years of the
20th century. It was during this era that the Heintz Art
Metal Shop and its successor the Smith Metal Arts
Company (Silver Crest) produced decorative bronze
wares of the highest quality. Today’s avid interest in
Arts and Crafts furnishings and accessories has collectors searching
for examples made by these two firms. This book provides photos for
collectors and dealers alike with a pictorial panorama of such Heintz
and Silver Crest items as bowls, jewelry, trophies, vases, and desk
pieces, as well as essential data regarding value, rarity, maker’s
marks, and company histories.
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