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• HOUSE PAINTING: INSIDE AND OUT

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  This book is for anyone who wants to paint the interior or exterior of their house and get professional results. Since 80% of the cost of a paint job is labor, readers can save by doing it themselves. Over 200 photos show you how to check paint conditions and when to remove old paint, should you brush or roll, what equipment to rent or buy, what are the latest tools and techniques. All of this and more is discussed by the authors.

• THE COOPER AND HIS TRADE

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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.

• NOSTALGIC GAZEBO

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  Inside this Package: • Professionally drawn architectural plans, including structural details • Step by step instructions for the Do-It-Yourself builder • Detailed materials list for each dimension • Help line for expert advice Design Features: • Elegant design adapts to multi-seasonal use • Plans for three different sizes included: 9’, 12’, and 16’ • Meets or exceeds UBC building code requirements • Many options to personalize this gazebo to suit your needs.

• PRECISION TOOL CHEST

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• COUNTRY STORAGE BENCH

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  This bench is a great project for the beginning woodworker. This is a versatile piece of furniture that’s easy to build. This plan comes with a complete set of patterns, shopping list and cutting list, step-by-step instructions and photography. Dimensions 44W” x 18D” x 26H”. Skill Level - Beginner Tools Needed Clamps, drill, countersink, router, hacksaw, saber saw, sanding drum