Search Results: Hobbies - Woodworking from Riverwood's Books

Prentice Hall. Very Good. 1977. First Edition. Hardcover. 0130492477 . Ex-library book, but still in good condition - laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Light edgewear to harcover and jacket. Pages are all intact with occasional light soiling/spotting. B/w illustrations. 138 pages175 drawings & photos. The author is a master draftsman and craftsman with many years of teaching experience. In this book, he helps you master the tools and techniques of this challenging art form.... (475) ; 8vo .

Lark Books. Very Good+. 2008. First Edition. Softcover. 9781600590351 . Ex-library book, but still in great condition - laminated cover and usual ex-lib type of markings. Pages are clean and intact, cover has light scuffing and a little wear at corners. Colour illustrations. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 144 pages; The All-New Woodworking for Kids takes an already popular book and gives it more: more projects children will love and more information in an expanded introductory section on tools, materials, techniques, and safety. Plus, this invaluable guide—one of the rare woodworking volumes created especially for kids—has been completely redesigned with thoroughly contemporary photographs. Of the nearly 40 projects included, 15 are brand-new and 25 have been redesigned. So now it’s even easier and more fun for kids to handmake a bench for their own workshop, create a DVD storage cube that spins, build a doggie diner, or craft adjustable stilts, a box with a secret drawer,… Read More

Sterling. Very Good. 1996. First Edition. Softcover. 0806942878 . Ex-library book, but still in very good condition - sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type of markings. Pages are clean and intact. Cover has light scuffing and light wear to edges of laminate. Includes 30 projects, personally chosen as a favorite of the creator. Each one is explained by the designer, along with detailed instructions, a color photo of the finished work and line drawings for assembling the parts. (520) ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 144 pages .

Popular Woodworking Books. Very Good. 2000. First Edition. Softcover. 1558705686 . Former library book, still in very nice condition - sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Pages are clean and tight, one library stamp is marked out on top edge of pages. Cover is clean, with light scuffing and light wear at corners. Includes complete instructions for: Morris chair; Box spindle chair & side table; Inlaid Limbert rocker & bookcase; several Greene & Greene pieces; Octagonal Taboret; Stickley side table; Byrdcliffe wall cabinet and others. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 127 pages; Review: "With its straightforward lines and rich finish, arts-and-crafts furniture nestles well into any design style. Yet that is not its only appeal. Hordes of collectors, beginning in the 1970s, snatched up every signed and nonsigned period piece at auctions, flea markets, and antique stores. So, with ever-escalating prices, what is an admirer to do? Obviously, the editors of… Read More

Taunton Press. Very Good. 1990. Approx. 60 minutes on VHS. Retired from public library, light wear and soiling to case. Tape plays fine. Schuttner shows how to build two common staircases: a straight-run stair with plywood treads and risers (to be covered with carpeting) and an L-shaped stair with housed oak treads and risers. Discusses troubleshooting and correcting problems, as well as teaching you how to calculate and mark the rise and run; position carriages to accommodate drywall and skirtboards; fasten sturdy treads and risers; anchor shopmade newel posts, balusters and handrail, etc... (*shipping will be reduced to some locations); 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

Hartley & Marks Publishers. Very Good. 2001. First Edition. Softcover. 088179192x . Ex-library book, still in very nice condition, sturdy laminated cover & usual type markings. Pages clean and intact, . Cover has light scuffing, light edge/corner wear, few small tears and slight loosening in areas to the laminate. Profusely illustrated in colour. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 206 pages; Make your boat a home! Expert decorator and "liveaboard" Linda Buckingham shares her wealth of knowledge with over 50 decorating projects for the boat. All of these projects can easily be completed onboard. Using only simple, accessible tools and materials, Buckingham takes you step-by-step through designs for all areas of the boat, from floor cloths and knotwork to chairs and glasswork. A wide variety of techniques are explained in detail-including stenciling, faux finishing, ropework and knotting-that will help you make items such as the Canvas Deckchair, Lantern Lashing, and… Read More

Fifth House Books. Near Fine. 2002. First Edition. Softcover. 1894004574 . Excellent condition, clean, tight and unmarked, a littlel wear and curling at corners. B/w & colour illustrations. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 160 pages; Explains the history, tools, and materials for making beautiful rustic furniture as well as the plans and step-by-step instructions for 18 great projects. .

Firefly Books. Very Good. 1997. First Edition. Softcover. 155209135x . Ex-library book, but still in very good condition - sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Internal pages clean and tight, a little soiling to outer edge of pages. Light edge & corner wear to laminate on covers. Profusely illustrated in colour. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 144 pages; Build Your Own Birdhouses and Feeders features a wide range of designs suitable for all skill levels and space limitations, from a very easy box feeder for a small balcony to the challenge of a magnificent bird mansion for a large garden. The 25 projects appeal to a variety of tastes, ranging from a traditional Victorian townhouse, to a tonguein-cheek Wild West saloon, to a medieval tournament tent. Each project includes: Detailed designs with acolor photo of the finished item Easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step illustrations Enlarged and technical diagrams in color List of recommended materials Advice on… Read More

Prince George, B. C.: Self Published. Very Good. 1972. Second Edition. Hardcover. Collectible early 2nd edition 1972, self-published. Hardcover, no jacket as issued, illustrated front. Cover has light edgewear, light soiling. Laminate on cover is a bit at two corners. Pages are very good - clean and intact, light age tanning. B/w illustrations. This classic is still considered the best book ever written on making a full sized log home. Building with Logs covers: financing, the site, planning a good home, acquisition of logs, how to fall a tree and trim it, storage of logs, safety, foundations and basements, first logs and floor joists, hewing and the broad axe, cutting a round notch, sealing between the logs, setting allowance, gable ends, electrical wiring, finishing touches and much more. The author has continued to teach, design and build. His schools have trained thousands of good craftsmen, some of whom formed companies to build internationally, with the result that the world-wide… Read More

Ward Lock Ltd. Very Good. 1996. First Edition. Softcover. 0706374452 . Very good - clean and unmarked. Cover has some scuffing and a few small creases. Illustrated. Bring old pieces of furniture back to life with this step by step guide to repairing cane and rushwork. Suitable to all skill levels. [221-osl]; Practical Home Restoration; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 95 pages .

London: Pelham Books. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1975. First Edition. Hardcover. 0720708621 . Pelham Books, London 1975. HC/DJ - very good. Ex-library book, but still in quite nice condition - laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Pages are tight and clean other than one page with a few small oil (? ) stains. Jacket, which is attached to book, has light scuffing and a little wear at edges. Covers all aspects of building a glass reinforced plastic canoe. [372-noto]; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 255 pages .

New York: Sterling Press. Very Good+ with no dust jacket. 1977. First Edition. Hardcover. 0847314057 . Light edgewear, a little bumping to top edge, number on spine top. Interior pages clean, tight & unmarked. In a protective plastic sleeve. Profusely illustrated with photos, diagrams etc. 123 pages. Pattern for miniature display room and 18 full size patterns included. Standard one-inch to one-foot scale. All patterns authentic colonial design. No power tools required. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall .

Fox Chapel Publishing Company. Very Good. 2000. First Edition. Softcover. 1565231198 . Ex-library book, but still in very nice condition - sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Internal pages clean and tight, a little soiling outer edge of pages. Cover has light scuffing and a few light scratches. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 180 pages; Thirty-seven clock projects-from modern designs to historical reproductions, from novelty clocks to practical timepieces-are detailed in this step-by-step manual. Patterns, color photos, and line drawings for each clock are supplied, as are construction techniques and guides to finding and fitting the necessary components. [735] .

New York: Sterling. Good. 1984. First Edition. Hardcover. 0806955325 . Ex-library book with usual ex-lib type markings. Moderate edgewear, paper worn off corners, small tears to spine ends, light scuffing/soiling. Interior clean and tight, hundred of b/w illustrations. "With over 50 years of experience behind him, E. J. Tangerman, the famous dean of master woodcarvers, has taken the finest projects from nine volumes of his work to create this all-encompassing guide for the woodcarver. A how-to book from start to finish....comprehensive. " [915]; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Tall .

Crowood Press. Good+. 2001. First Edition. Softcover. 1861263759 . Ex-library book, but still in good condition - sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type of markings. Pages are intact and clean other than some small stains inside front cover, a little moreso inside rear cover. These appear to be a type of glue residue. No pages are stuck together. Overall wear is otherwise very light. Illustrated. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 96 pages; The traditional craft of stickmaking is "popular" in the truest sense—the necessary skills can be acquired without too much difficulty, the tools are minimal, and the materials are readily available. This complete guide, which will appeal to novice and craftsman alike, ranges from the basic techniques through to the carving of intricate handles. Covering a wide variety of raw materials and types of stick, The Craft of Stickmaking is illustrated throughout with clear photos and drawings. Leo Gowan, a professional stickmaker, is… Read More

London: Wayland Publishers. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1974. First Edition. Hardcover. 0853403597 . Ex-library book, still in very good condition - laminated cover and usual ex-lib type of markings. Laminate has light scuffing, light edgewear and light soiling. Jacket underneath laminate has a little wrinkling around edges and a repaired tear on rear. Light soiling outer edge of pages. Interior is clean with all pages intact and light age tanning. One page has a taped tear and one other small edge tear seen. Last few pages are lightly wrinkled and a few pages have light ink rubbing from one page to the opposite page. B/w illus. The cathedrals embody the finest craftwork of English medival architecture. In this book, the author covers the field of functional carpentry and shows how major a part was played by the carpenter in the complex business of cathedral building. He covers ridged main-span roofs, lean-to roofs, apse roofs, polygonal chapter house roofs, doors and the few… Read More

Taunton Press. Very Good+. 1992. First Edition. Softcover. 0942391586 . Ex-library book - still in very good condition - sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Only light wear overall. Light soiling outer edge of pages. Pages clean and unmarked. Illustrated in colour & b/w. In-depth information from expert builders that will help you construct of remodel any kitchen or bath. Contains 30 articles from Fine Homebuilding magazine. Discusses: expansion, Corian countertops, Euro-style cabinetry, wooden light fixtures, installing a toilet, remodeling a bath, laying floor tile etc. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 127 pages .

Taunton Press. Very Good. 1993. First Edition. Softcover. 1561580538 . Ex-library book, but still in very good, useable condition - sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Light edge & corner wear to cover - some roughness to laminate around edges, light soiling outer edge of pages. Pages are clean and intact. Profusely illustrated, mainly in colour. SUMMARY: Whether a home handyman or professional carpenter, you'll find this book a unique, one-stop resource on almost any exterior project or problem. Siding, painting, flashing, roofing, gutter replacement, decks, outdoor stairs & cornices - these and many other useful subjects are covered in these 25 articles. Also covers materials, techniques & tools and how to solve your house's exterior problems efficiently. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 128 pages .

Taunton Press. Very Good. 1986. First Edition. Softcover. 0918804442 . Ex-library book, but still in very good condition - sturdy laminated cover & usual ex-lib type markings. Internal pages clean and tight. Cover has moderate edgewear to laminate and a few small tears to laminate edges. Light soiling to cover & outer edge of pages. B/w illustration. 106 pages. In 32 articles reprinted from Fine Woodworking magazine, expert craftsmen reveal the methods they use to design and construct every kind of table and desk, in richly illustrated detail. (430os) ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; .

Newton, Conn.: Taunton Press. Fine in Good dust jacket. 1982. Fifth Printing. Hardcover. 0918804027 . HC/DJ - fine/good. 5th printing, 1982. Hardcover itself is clean and unmarked, with little to no wear. B/w illustrations. Dustjacket has age tanning and several small edge tears, small chip from spine bottom, flap flap is clipped. 180 pages of methods, tools and materials for serious woodworkers, selected from the first seven issues of Fine Woodworking magazine. Includes: choosing wood, workbenches, gluing, carving tools, mortise and tenons, finishing, shaper knives, marquetry, polishing, drying lumber, turning bowls, carcase joints, building a dry kiln, dovetail joints and several other topics. (1095-0514) ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; (note: due to heavy weight, extra postage will be required to most locations. Contact us for exact quote) .