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This chair is a direct reflection of the work done by William Morris in England in the early 1900's. It is also influenced by the work of Gustav Stickley here in America. The chair features quadralinear leg post construction. These posts have four quartersawn oak boards mitered and then glued. This construction technique best displays the oak's ray flake which seems to wrap around the leg. Our well detailed instructions explain three different methods of leg construction. Size: 40" high by 36" wide and 42" deep. Skill level - Beginner/Intermediate.
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Full of innovative ideas for creating a comfortable, well crafted city home. The author represents a broad range of styles from lofts, apartments, and townhouses. 25 houses are profiled from the major metro areas of North America. All of the design solutions can be applied to various residential situations, not just urban areas. The author has over 20 years in the field of editorial work for major publications such as the NY Times Magazine, Los Angeles Times, and San Francisco Herald/Examiner and others.
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Volume II describes various processes such as welding, brazing, soldering, forging, cutting, bending, setting, and tempering. This volume includes quite a bit of information on processes involved with carriages.
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From selecting materials and tools to applying finishes and shellacs, this handy guidebook provides complete instructions for creating 16 unique toy tops. Economical and simple to produce, each project includes step-by-step photographs and many can be made without a lathe. Designs include a top that flips over, the classic dreidel, and the amazing Benhams top that produces colors when spun, despite being painted black and white. Quick and fun, these projects appeal to woodworkers and toymakers alike.
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A highchair strongly influenced by the Arts & Crafts style. Skill level: Beginner.
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Manual Training Toys for the Boys Workshop was originally published in 1912. After a short introductory section on basic woodworking and shop tools, the book offers 42 shop projects. Each project comes with a cutting list and dimensioned drawing, and all date from the early part of the 20th century (many, no doubt, are from the 19th century). Many of these projects are toys that require some skill in woodwork but they are not too difficult for boys and their dads to do together. When the book was first published it was dedicated to the boy who likes to tinker round, so it was really written with the thought that the boys could make these projects without adult supervision. Many of the projects would now be considered nostalgic reminders of a time when things were much simpler and boys were trained to use tools and make things that would be at times useful, and always entertaining. This was a time long before text messaging and video games. Projects include a Fourth of July or New Years eve rattle, a cannon that shoots marbles, a kite string reel, a pop-gun and whistle, a bow and arrow, a sword, a magic box, and 35 other fun things for boys to build.