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The is the first book on coopering by a cooper. Mr Kilby comes from a family of coopers and was apprenticed to the trade, served in it, and finally abandoned it for teaching. The book is partly autobiographical and deals with with materials, tools, and techniques and discusses the roles of the white cooper, the dry cooper, and the various kinds of wet cooper. The 2nd section deals with the social history of the trade from the earliest times to the 20th century. Originally published in London. in 1971.
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This is a great reference manual for innovative ideas ranging from libraries to clever storage in nooks and crannies. More than 250 ideas from leading designers and architects show the wide range of possibilities for creating a room that functions well and looks great.
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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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"This massive compilation of facts, skills, techniques, designs, and insider advice tells you everything...Set up your own workshop with just a few tools, ..Its practically enough information to make you a professional upholsterer" Decorating Country Style
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This is a mammoth resource for weekend crafting. 150 classic projects. Included is an introductory section for beginners that explains choosing wood, gluing, patterns, and finishing. Projects include kids toys, puzzles, doll accessories, boxes, shelves, clocks, trellises, whirligigs, and many, many more.
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Complete, simple manual for repairing and installing every piece of plumbing in your home. More than 500 photos and drawings show how to fix leaky faucets, balky toilets, clogged drains and traps—and even how to install hot-water and steam-heating systems.