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  • Christopher Gabriel and the Tool Trade in 18th Century London 1770-1809

    “The book” of Christopher Gabriel, planemaker and tool seller in London from 1770 until 1809, has fortuitously survived to give those interested in tools and trades a unique insight into a family business in late 18th century London. From this andother sources it has been possible to draw a picture of a small but developing business in an uncommon trade—planemaker and tool seller—and to trace ... Read more

    $16.99 USD

  • Tools

    A Guide for Collectors

    This second edition of the Rees’ book provides descriptions, illustrations and interestinginformation (much hitherto unpublished) on 80 categories of English tools.The tools are meticulously described and include prices (in English pounds). Includescollecting tips, toolmaker information, patents and registered designs, and more., ... Read more

    $23.99 USD

  • Goodman's British Planemakers

    by Jane Rees ...
    This new edition of the classic reference British Planemakers from 1700 has been completely rewritten, with over 200 pages of new information. Online research tools haven enabled much greater insight into family connections of planemakers, family and business continuities, and the discovery of previously unknown planemakers. Confirmation that planemakers were working in the late 1600s, in fact, ... Read more

    $46.99 USD

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  • Estimating for Building & Civil Engineering Work

    It deals in a practical and reasonable way with many of the estimating problems which can arise where building and civil engineering works are carried out and to include comprehensive estimating data within the guidelines of good practice. The early part of the book has been completely rewritten to contain chapters useful to students and practitioners alike for the development of the estimating ... Read more

    $165.00 USD

  • Traditional Building Materials

    Series Book 634 - Shire Library
    Although steel and glass dominate modern cities, Britain boasts innumerable beautiful examples of more traditional construction methods. Many date from the period before easy nationwide transportation, when materials were usually grown or extracted locally, and as a result Britain has a varied legacy of vernacular buildings that reflects its multitude of different landscapes. They display a rich ... Read more

    $9.69 USD

  • Greenwood Crafts

    A Comprehensive Guide

    Britain has a long and rich tradition of woodcrafts and what, since about the 1970s, have been called the 'greenwood crafts'. Greenwood crafts focus on using wood that contains sap and that is easy to work with simple hand tools to produce beautiful and useful products.Discusses all you need to know to get started, including tools, workshops, sourcing wood, making some of your own devices and the ... Read more

    $27.99 USD

  • A Practical Guide to Alterations and Improvements

    A practical guide which enables small builders to tackle everyday alteration and improvement projects with confidence. ... Read more

    $150.00 USD

  • Tree Faller's Manual

    Techniques for Standard and Complex Tree-Felling Operations

    by ForestWorks ...
    The Tree Faller’s Manual is an essential handbook for forest operators and others who need to fell trees manually using a hand-held chainsaw. This manual builds on the information provided by the Chainsaw Operator’s Manual.Tree felling is a high risk activity. Many fatalities and serious injuries have occurred as a result of being struck by falling trees, dislodged tree limbs or other dangers in ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • Making Silver Jewellery

    Silver is an exciting and versatile material for jewellery makers, both beginners and the more advanced, and nothing beats the satisfaction of creating and making your own designs. This book shows you how. Full of inspiring ideas and finished pieces, it explains over forty processes including the more advanced techniques such as fold forming and keum-boo and encourages the reader to experiment ... Read more

    $11.49 USD

  • Sheep Farming - With Information on Breeds, Rearing, Fattening and Wool

    This classic guide to sheep farming contains information on every step of the process, from breeding and rearing to wool production and beyond. With detailed descriptions and clear explanations, “Sheep Farming” is highly recommended for anyone with a practical interest in keeping sheep for pleasure or for profit. Contents include: “Sheep Farming”, “Sheep And Goats”, “Length”, “Uniformity in Length ... Read more

    $6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Hints on Wood-Carving - Recreative Classes and Modelling for Beginners

    by Eleanor Rowe ...
    Discover the celebrated instructional method of Eleanor Rowe (1849-1921) with Hints on Wood-Carving, a foundational guide that helped popularize the craft among women and amateur students in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Rowe, a renowned figure associated with the School of Art Wood-Carving at the Royal Albert Hall, wrote this book to share the practical curriculum developed in her ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Watercolour Tips

    by Ian King ...
    Series series Collins Gem
    Packed full of tips for the aspiring watercolourist, its handy format makes it ideal for quick reference either in the studio or out in the field.Contents include:essential tips on all the basic watercolour techniques, plus helpful advice on sketching and drawingguidelines on painting skies, backgrounds, foregrounds, the main subject, trees, details and shadowsclear and straightforward step-by ... Read more

    $8.99 USD