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	Barral i Altet, STAINED GLASS. Ref: 9324 Published by T & H. A survey of stained glass around the world in the the 20th and 21st centuries. Over the last 30 years a great many projects have been created all over the world from France to Japan and India, from Art Nouveau type department stores to temples. They show where stained glass has become a medium through which the traditional and avant-garde come together to create sumptuous designs. 315 x 270 mm. 216 pp. 247 illustrations with 246 in colour. hb. Click image for further details. Price: £32.00


	Clarence Blanchard, THE STANLEY LITTLE BIG BOOK FOR RULES AND OTHER STANLEY TOOLS 2007-2008. Ref: 9211 Published by Antique & Collectible Tools Inc. The complete guide to Stanley tool values with type information that can help identify many of the more valuable types. The information is up-to-date and reflects the current trends in collecting. A three-category pricing system gives a range of values that reflects the importance of condition when pricing Stanley tools--all in a small book that fits in your pocket and will be there when you need it. Hundreds of actual photos. Many models shown in full-color. Dozens of the more important types described with the features for quick on-the-spot identification. Realistic three-price system establishes actual value range based on condition. 120 x 95 mm. 292 pp. Colour and b&w photographs throughout. pb. Click image for larger picture. Price: £10.99


	Everett Ellenwood, THE COMPLETE BOOK Of WOODCARVING. (July). Ref: 9224 Published by Fox Chapel. This is a full instructional book based on nine projects showing all the classic carving styles and techniques along with the fundamentals of wood, tool selection, sharpening and workplace management. The seasoned carver as well as the beginner can gain from this book. There is also a chapter on power carving. Well illustrated. 280 x 216 mm. 224 pp. 350 colour photographs and 20 diagrams. pb. Click image for further information. Price: £14.99


	Andy Engel, BUILDING STAIRS. Ref: 9227 Publ;ished by Taunton. Precision carpentry and tricky maths are called for in stairbuilding. Starting with making accurate measurements the author clearly lays out the geometry and construction involved and ends by showing how to produce a set of good stairs. The only tools needed are a router, saw, drill and level. 276 x 234 mm. 240 pp. Full colour illustrations throughout. pb. Click image for further information. Price: £16.99


	Nancy Goyne Evans, WINDSOR CHAIR MAKING IN AMERICA: From Craft Shop to Consumer. Ref: 9210 Published by the University Press of New Englsnd. Drawing largely from original sources this definitive study chronicles the making and development of the most important and used American chair. Part 1 deals with the Craft of the Chairmaker: The craftsman; the master; the apprectice; partnerships; migration; working hours and wages; merchants and trade organisations; business reverses and disasters; prison work; facilities equipment and materials; construction and design. Part 2 deals with Merchandising and Consumerism; marketing and markets; early 19th century trade, both coastal and foreign; inland distribution; sales techniques; payment; transportation and packaging;the role of the Windsor seating in American life. 350 x 230 mm..xvi + 476 pp. 16 pp. of colour plates and 242 b&w illustrations. hb. Jacketed. Click image for further details. Price: £45.00


	W. L. Faurot, THE ART OF WHITLING. Ref: 9323 Published by Stobart Davies. This is a reissue with updated drawings of a 1930 classic. It explains how to carve many popular items and more difficult ones such as wooden chairs, hand tools, puzzles, balls inside spirals, swivels, entwined hearts and buildings inside bottles. 229 x 153 mm. 92 pp. Line drawings throughout. pb. Click image for further details. Price: £7.95


	Bernard Feilden, CONSERVATION OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS. Ref: 9135 Published by Elsevier. This is the 2007 reprint of the 3rd. edition which has become the standard text for architects and others involved in the conservation of historic structures. Parts covered: An introduction to archectural conservation (1 chapter) ; Structural aspects of Historic buildings (5 chapters); Causes of decay in materials and structure (6 chapters); The work of the conservation architect (8 chapters); Special techniques of repair and structural consolidation (1 chapter); Conservation of modern buildings (5 appendixes); Bibliography; Index to buildings, persons and places; Subject index. 'Bernard Feilden is a monument to conservation' John Fidler, The Architect's Journal. 295 x 210 mm. xiv + 388 pp. 318 b&w illustrations, mainly photographs. pb. Click image to enlarge. Price: £36.99


	William N. Fitzgerald, The CARRIAGE TRIMMERS' MANUAL: Guide Book and Illustrated Technical Dictionary. Ref: 9133 Published by The Astragal Press. Reprint of the 1881 edition by William N. FitzGerald, a veteran of the carriage industry, was the most comprehensive addition to trade literature on the subject at the time of its publication. For curators and carriage collectors, this in-depth and practical book is an invaluable resource that provides descriptive text and illustrations of numerous carriage interiors: from the everyday model to those suited for royalty. Furthermore, the book describes the complexity of materials: leathers, silks and laces, and the range of skills (upholstering, tufting, stitching and binding, cutting enamelled leathers, making leather sockets, welting, fabric selection, etc.) required for the carriage trade. It also includes recipes for cleaning, oiling and blacking leather, polishing metals and restoring ivory, among others.). This is an indispensable and instructive manual for the upholstery trade in general. Trimmers' tools such as stuffing sticks, round knives and shears are illustrated. 230 x 150 mm. 400 pp. b&w photographs and drawings. pb. Click image for futher details. Price: £18.50


	Ted Frost, FROM TREE TO SEA. The Building of a Wooden Steam Drifter. Ref: 9305 Published by Terence Galston Ltd. 2007 reprint of the 1985 edition. Written and illustrated by a shipwright who was apprenticed in 1916. The book covers every aspect of building a wooden steamship from selecting the wood, cutting, steaming and bending it through to stepping the mast. Each aspect of shipbuilding is illustrated with the author's fine drawings which are both technically correct and beautiful. 190 x 250 mm. xii + 180 pp. More than 200 pencil drawings. pb. Click Image for further details. Price: £19.95


	Paul Hasluck, PRACTICAL STAIRCASE JOINERY Ref: 0341 Published by Stobart Davies. A rerint of the First edition 1899. A thorough introduction to staicase making by the the best 19th century interpreter of difficult woodworking techniques. Starting with explanation of terms and moving through construction of a simple stair way with handrails through to gometrical and winding staircases and the setting out of handrial scrolls. There is a final chapter on ships' staircases. 165 x 120 mm. 160 pp. + 14 pp. advertising 215 b&w illustrations (engravings and drawings). hb. Price: £12.95


	Paul Hasluck (ed) , RUSTIC CARPENTRY. Ref: 9327 Published by GMC/Skylark. Reprint of late 19th century publication. With an introduction by master craftsman Ralph Kylloe, this manual is a superb resource for woodworkers, furniture makers, and carpenters of all skill levels. Here are clear 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 practical flower stands, tables, chairs, gates, porches, aviaries, foot bridges, verandas, tool sheds, and more. 210 x 140 mm. 160 pp. Illustrated throughout with b&w drawings. pb. Click image for further details. Price: £6.99


	Johnston & Gibson, GREEN FROM THE GROUND UP. Ref: 9220 Published by Taunton. A thorough, informative and up-to-date reference on green, sustainable and energy-efficient home construction. Starting with clear explanations of the concepts and fundamentals of green, healthy and energy-efficient construction, this book walks readers through the entire construction process, injecting expert advice at every decision point. Construction techniques, materials and products are thoroughly explained and issues of site, landscaping, durability and energy-efficiency are discussed. An guide for homeowners and an invaluable manual for builders and architects. 242 x 172 mm. 336 pp. 256 colour photographs and drawings throughout. pb. Click image for further details. Price: £14.99


	Randy McDaniel, A BLACKSMITHING PRIMER. 2nd.ed., Ref: 9350 Published by Finney. Every task the begining blacksmith must master is defined in this book. Step-by-step illustrations and text; setting up a forge; forging and heat treating tools; forge welding; forging scrolls and leaves, heads and more; plans to fabricate your own coal forge and anvil; 20 projects to tackle. 250 x 200 mm. 174 pp. 400 b&w drawings and one colour plate. pb. Click image for further details. Price: £13.95


	Tony Murland, MURLANDS ANTIQUE TOOL VALUE GUIDE 2007/2008. Ref: 9122 Published by Tony Murland. This is a heavily illustrated compendium of all manner of tools. It begins with a large section on Stanley tools (48pp.) with every type of tool listed and illustrated from the No. 1 plane to the zigzag rule. There follows: The History of Hole Making Tools with a large selection of brace framed braces from Marples and all others. Then tools by: Holtzapffel; Henley Optical; Hobbies; Mathieson; Millers Falls; Norris; Ohio Tool Co; Preston; Record; Sargent; and Spiers. There are sections on 'Tools as Art', The Development of the English Metal Plane, UK Patented Planes, US Patented Planes, The Union Tool Company, Wooden Planes both in the UK and USA with examples of the most desireable name stamps, and various other tool articles. All estimated prices are in £s except for US patented planes and US wooden planes which are in US $s. 210 x 150 mm. 232 pp. 100s of b&w illustrations, photographs, engravings and drawings. pb. Click image to enlarge. Price: £19.95


	T, Norris & Son, 1914 & 1920s CATALOGUES. Ref: 9349 Published by Astragal. Reprint of the only known Norris catalogues together with a Buck & Ryan leaflet and colour photographs of typical Norris planes with a two-page introduction. 217 x 138 mm. 38 pp. Illustrated with line engravings and 10 colour photographs. pb. Click image for further information. Price: £7.50


	Mark Ripley, MAKING FURNITURE. Ref: 9217 Published by GMC. An compilation of projects and plans from Furniture & Cabinetmaking magazine, offering practical guidance, refreshing and innovative approaches and tricks of the trade. 30 varied projects range from a simple dining table to a grand, more ambitious Robert Adams-style breakfront bookcase, and cover all tastes and abilities. Plus each appealing project is fully explained and complemented with fine photography and detailed plans. 276 x 210 mm. 192 pp. Full co;our throughout, photographs and drawings. pb. Click image for further details. Price: £19.99


	Gary Roberts, THE ART OF FINE WOODTURNING. Ref: 9216 Published by Sterling. Anyone who can do spindle turning, and form open bowls and lidded boxes, will move on to even finer things with these hints on sanding, finishing, indexing, and designing, as well as techniques for crafting 33 fabulous items. These include some six music boxes, three sewing devices, various carved and turned vessels, scales, carved edged platters and candle sticks. Here's everything needed to make average turners into master ones - including detailed dimensional drawings for each project The lively personal narration accompanying each project provides a wealth of invaluable information gleaned from years of experimentation.. 254 x 216 mm. 160 pp.Full colour throughout including dimensional drawings. pb. with flaps. Click image for further information. Price: £10.99


	Andrew Robinson, THE STORY OF MEASUREMENT. Ref: 9341 Published by Thames & Hudson. A fully illustrated guide to all things measurable: length, area, volume, angle, weight, language and time. The book shows the ideas behind units of measurement and measuring instruments and how they are applied. It spans all cultures with a very wide selection of illustrations and covering a vast array of subjects: from the earliest currency to the birth of the metre. Part history and part science it explores everything measurable from the force of hurricanes to air pressure, radio activity and music and shows devices such as the plumb bob shown on Egyptian tombs to the Hubble space telescope. 254 x 192 mm. 224 pp. 334 illustrations with 153 in colour. hb. Jacketed. Click image for further details. Price: £19.95


	Zachary Taylor, WOOD BENDER'S HANDBOOK. Ref: 9215 Published by Sterling/GMC. By applying the proven methods of this guide, woodworkers at all skill levels can try their hand at cold-bending and dry-bending, laminating and kerf-bending, as well as hot water-, steam- and hot-air bending, and much more. Each method is accompamied by expert recommendations on which woods work best. A handy chart shows the bending qualities of the 25 most important woods. There are many projects and demonstrations: bending for oval boxes; walking sticks; boat ribs and chair backs; Full colour photographs throughout. 254 x 203 mm. 144 pp. 200 full colour throughout. pb. Click image for further details.. Price: £12.99


	Frederick Wilbur, DECORATIVE WOODCARVING Accessories for the Home. Ref: 9218 Published by GMC (May) A broad range of projects provide ideas for everyone from the beginner to the more experienced carver. Readers learn how to make bookracks and bookends, rustic picture frames, kitchen utensil containers, a jewellery box and CD cabinet. Detailed instructions, photographs and illustrations guide readers through the design and making process, giving them the skills and confidence they need to become efficient carvers, whilst gaining insight into woodcarving traditions, practice and craftsmanship. Frederick Wilbur has been a professional woodcarver for 30 years, producing original and restoration work in a wide variety of styles. He has also written for many leading woodcarving magazines. amd produced two books: Carving Architectural Detail in Wood,and Carving Classical Styles in Wood, 276 x 210 mm. 176 pp. Full colour throughout both photographs and drawings. pb. Click image to enlarge. Price: £16.99


	John Woodforde, THE TRUTH ABOUT COTTAGES. Ref: 9339 Published by Tauris. Reissued after 25 years, this is an account of the 50 main types of cottages dating from the fifteenth through to the late nineteenth century with suitable illustrations and plans. Part One is The Story of Cottage Life and the chapters are: Alas! How Strong thy Smell; Housed Beggars; Georgian Poverty; early Pattern Books; Cult of the Picturesque; The Regency Poor; The Victorian Poor; Beginings of Rural Public Health; The Edwardian Poor. Part Two is A Guide to Types of Cottages and its chapters are: Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries; Seventeenth Century; Eighteenth Century; Nineteenth Century. It covers the story of extreme examples of a one roomed cottage housing a horse and 10 people to the more habitable cottages we know today. A5. xii + 148 pp. 90 b&w illustrations, mainly drawings and a few photographs. pb. Click image for further details. Price: £9.99

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