Woodworking, Carving

Penguin, Harmondsworth, 1954, first edition.. 30 pp + 48 pp of b&w plates, 12mo (7 1/4" H), hard cover in dust jacket. One of the King Penguin series. B&w plates. "Services were long and frequent in the Middle Ages, and monks and canons had to stand upright longer than they liked. So, commi. serating with them, the carpenters made small seats on the under-side of the tip-up seats in the chancel stalls on wich one could sit, or against which at least one could lean while apparently standing. The function and the position being what i. t w as, no strict control seems to have been kept over what the carver wished to represent to decorate these miserere or misericord seats. The author of this book tells illuminatingly and entertainingly of the many types of subjects which appear o. n t he se seats, from saints and biblical scenes to the romances of Alexander the Great and Tristram and Iseult, and from the records of everyday life: boat building, football, and so on, to birds and beasts and monsters." Minor browning to endpape. rs , ver y light edge wear, tiny bump at bottom of spine, very light browning to boards, three pages wit a tiny corner crease. Dust jacket has minor edge wear, light browning to spine and edges, minor soiling, a few very tiny scuffs. Very Good/Ver. y G oo d-. more information

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Stackpole, Mechanicsburg, PA, 1997.. 92 pp, 9 1/8" H, soft cover. ISBN 0811724239 Profusely illustrated with color photographs and b&w drawings. "Award-winning carver Ernest Muehlmatt presents step-by-step instructions on how to carve and paint one of his favorite and most popular s. ubjects: the black-cpped chickadee. Full-color photographs and detailed text illustrate every part of the process, from roughing out the head and carving the wings, feet, and legs to adding realistic texture, preparing the colors, and painting an. d finishing the piece. Muehlmatt offers his secrets on creating a stunning lifelike carving - emphasizing the importance of sound research, tool selection, and the use of proper carving and painting techniques. Full-sized patterns, large-scale li. ve - bird photos, and information on the species complete this first book in an exciting new bird-carving series." Light rubbing to glossy surface of covers, very minor edge wear. Very Good. more information

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Stackpole, Mechanicsburg, PA, 1996.. 85 pp, 9 1/8" H, soft cover. ISBN 0811727602 Profusely illustrated with color photographs. "(This book) uses step-by-step color photos and informative text to demonstrate how four experts paint and finish carvings of the colorful species. Margar. et Streams paints a queen angelfish and a long-nosed butterfly fish using a variety of techniques, including dry brushing and washing. She also carves fins for a veil-tailed goldfish. Rick Roth uses an airbrush to paint a vivid French angelfish.. Bob Swain carves and paints a school of folk art cherubfish and suggests a number of innovative weathering techniques to finish the piece. Clark Schreibeis creates a cast of a tinker's butterfly fish to round out this invaluable reference." Inter. i or - tiny bump to top/bottom corner of textblock. Exterior - very minor rubbing, small soft curl at corners of front cover. Very Good. more information

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Stackpole, (Mechanicsburg, PA, 1998), Ist printing.. 114 pp, 4to (11" H), soft cover. Profusely illustrated with b&w plans, details, color photos. Contents: The Arts and Crafts Movement; Wood, Tools, and Techniques; Finishing; Projects - Desk Box; CD Holder; Coatrack; Valet Stand; Cheval Mirror; Roo. m Divider; Revolving Bookrack; Coffee Table; Sofa Table; Morris Chair and Footstool; Bunk Beds. Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior -very light rubbing, small corner crease on rear cover, tiny dints at top corn. e r s of covers. VG. more information

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Popular Wood Working Books, Cincinnati, Ohio, (1998).. 128 pp, 4to, soft color. Profusely illus in color. "Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro, sooner or later you are going to come up against an unforeseen problem - your lumber is full of knots, your newly-made cabinet won't fit flush to the. wall, your planer is cutting an uneven surface, you dropped something heavy on your new tabletop and dented it or your careful coat of varnish has dried rough - now what you need is a clever, quick solution to your problem. (This book) is th. e i d e a l companion to have by your side at such moments. It contains 50 of the questions most commonly asked by woodworkers in magazines and on the Internet...An easy-to-use question and answer format provides multiple solutions to each questio. n s o th at y ou can find the answer most suited to your needs. Problems and solutions are presented visually with clear close-up photography and diagrams showing what went wrong and how to fix it..." Minor edgewear/rubbing to covers. This is a . ne w, u nre ad boo k. VG+. more information

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Stackpole, (Harrisburg, PA, 1976).. 256 pp, 4to, hard cover in dust jacket. Profusely illustrated with b&w plans, patterns, diagrams, drawings, photos. "...cover(s) a complete range including clocks, desks, hutch cupboards, tables and bedroom pieces. There is a full section on mini. atures which features an authentic doll house, in scale, developed from a 200-year-old home in Old Sturbridge Village. Included in the folk art chapter are items such as decoys, tavern signboards, weathervanes, and carved eagles. And finally, . t h e author's instructions and plans for colonial-style cabinetmaking fully contain everything needed to reproduce kitchen cabinets with all the warmth of the period...Two very special attractions offered here are the simple instructions for conve. rt in g p lans to child-size scale and the discussions of woodworking techniques, methods, and construction. Each project here includes a photograph of an actual reproduced piece, isometric working drawings, a materials list, and step-by-step instr. uct ion s. .. fills the void for accent pieces because it includes such items as a wall mirror, a chandelier, candle sconces, a tabletop scale, and wall shelves..." Light dust soiling to top of textblock. Dust jacket is price-clipped, has several . smal l cl ose d t ears with creases, three small closed punctures to front hinge area, light edgewear/wrinkling, now protected in a mylar sleeve. VG+/G+. more information

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Stackpole, Mechanicsburg, PA, 1984.. 192 pp, 11" H, soft cover. ISBN 0811722325 Profusely illustrated with b&w photographs, drawings, diagrams. "Complete with working plans, drawings, instructions" to build 35 clocks, grouped in the following sections: Simple Wall, or Plaque-style,. Clocks; Shelf Clocks; Wall Clocks; Tall Case Clocks; Weather Stations. The Appendix gives Suppliers and Finishing Suggestions and Techniques. Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - very minor edge wear. Near . F i n e. more information

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Stackpole, (Mechanicsburg, PA, 1999).. 179 pp, 4to, soft cover. ISBN 0811728544 Profusely illustrated with b&w measured drawings, materials lists, color plates. Contents: Medieval Decorating; Woodworking; Metalworking; Woodcarving; Locks; Finishes; Merrills Board; Tax Box; Writing Sl. ope; Church Pew; Hewn-Timber Chest; Library Shelves; Half-Tester Bed; Amby Cupboard; Wheelbarrow; Paneled Coffer; Worktable; Cathedral Cabon; Settle; Barrel Chair; Furniture Locations; Sources of Supplies; Metric Conversions. Interior - clean an. d t ight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - minor edge wear, light rubbing, spine flat and uncreased. Very Good. more information

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Dover, New York, (1979).. 57 pp, small 4to (10 7/8" H), soft cover. Profusely illustrated in b&w with photos, patterns and drawings showing techniques. "...professional carver Harold Enlow uses simple steps to produce distinctive features on his folk figures. Following th. e step-by-step instructions and numerous illustrations, you can make any of ten projects conceived by the Dogpatch, Arkansas wood carver...Naturally, the projects do increase in difficulty, especially with the last four projects, which are severa. l t imes larger than the earlier ones. The method is purposeful, though, for it is designed to prepare you to tackle the culmination of folk figure carving, the cigar-store Indian..." Interior - very light browning to page edges, otherwise clean . an d t ight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - light edge wear, light browning to edges of rear cover, minor rubbing. VG. more information

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Stackpole, Mechanicsburg, PA, 1997.. 113 pp, 11" H, soft cover. ISBN 0811727823 B&w photographs, plans, drawings, color drawings, photographs. "In small towns all across America, there are houses and buildings that have been standing for more than a century - some for as long as 300. years. Now you can replicate these architectural treasures in miniature and create your own historic village. With the patterns and easy-to-follow instructions provided in this enchanting book, you can make these buildings and more: A Victorian . r ailroad station; A Mansard house; A Tudor manor house; A one-room schoolhouse; A general store; A log tavern; An Italianate mansion; A Federal-style town hall; A Victorian church; A Georgian house; A Pennsylvania German bank barn; Outhouses." Int. er ior - one page with two soft creases at top corner, otherwise clean and tight with no other ownership marks. Exterior - light rubbing to glossy surface of covers. Very Good. more information

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Meredith, Des Moines, Iowa, (2000).. 96 pp, small 4to (10 7/8" H), soft cover. Profusely illustrated in color with drawings, diagrams, photographs. "Simple projects that add comfort and value to your home - Clear instructions help you do the job right the first time. "With some basi. c carpentry know-how, you can make top-quality improvements to your house easily and affordably. (This book) shows you how to select the right tools and choose the best materials. This helpful guide also teaches you the skills needed to compet. e r e pairs and tackle projects such as patching walls, hanging cabinets, adding shelves, and installing wallboard." Other sections cover repairing windows and doors, installing moldings and locksets, flooring projects, etc. Interior - clean and . ti g ht w ith no previous ownership marks. Exterior - minor rubbing to covers, spine is flat and uncreased. VG+. more information

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Stackpole, (Mechanicsburg, PA, 1997).. 272 pp, 4to, soft cover. Profusely illustrated with b&w photos, drawings, color plates. Contents: Introduction - With Respect for Birds; Puffins Take 1; A Robin the Fox River Valley; A Tapestry of Puffin Activity; An Avian Anatomy Lesson; Creatin. g a Birdscape; East to Maryland; The World Championships; Best in World; North to Alaska; Eagle Nest and Rock; East to Easton; A Patridge in a Field; Winter Miniatures; Back to The World with Bluebirds; Bibliography; A Sampling of Competitions a. n d E xhibitions; Sources for Supplies. Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - minor edgewear, light rubbing, spine flat and uncreased. VG. more information

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