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Chainmaking For Jewelers

by Matthieu Cheminée ...

Over the course of 5 years Matthieu Chemiee has painstakingly researched and fabricated over 100 chains and documented each step in the process for this book. Rounded out with important information about tools, classic goldsmithing techniques and studio best practices, Chainmaking for Jewelers contains everything you need to know to make chains.Precise step-by-step photos.Tools you need including ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Over the course of 5 years Matthieu Chemiee has painstakingly researched and fabricated over 100 chains and documented each step in the process for this book. Rounded out with important information about tools, classic goldsmithing techniques and studio best practices, Chainmaking for Jewelers contains everything you need to know to make chains.Precise step-by-step photos.Tools you need including
... Read more
Technical Manual - The Blacksmith and the Welder - June 16, 1941

by Various ...

This text contains a comprehensive treatise on blacksmithing and welding. Complete with detailed illustrations, helpful tips, and a wealth of useful information for the smith and welder, this text constitutes an invaluable reference tool for anyone occupied in the aforementioned practices, and constitutes a worthy addition to collections of antiquarian metalworking literature. The chapters of this ... Read more

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This text contains a comprehensive treatise on blacksmithing and welding. Complete with detailed illustrations, helpful tips, and a wealth of useful information for the smith and welder, this text constitutes an invaluable reference tool for anyone occupied in the aforementioned practices, and constitutes a worthy addition to collections of antiquarian metalworking literature. The chapters of this
... Read more
Modern Knifemaking for Beginners

Step-by-step instruction for forging your own knife from expert bladesmiths, including making your own handle, sheath, and sharpening

by Laura Zerra ...

Create yourself the perfect knife with step-by-step guidance from survivalist and Naked and Afraid star Laura Zerra.From her vast experience in the wild, Zerra has learned about what works and what doesn’t, what steel will hold an edge, and what nuances in blade design will make or break a knife. In this concise and affordable edition of A Modern Guide to Knifemaking, she shares essential ... Read more

$13.09 USD

Create yourself the perfect knife with step-by-step guidance from survivalist and Naked and Afraid star Laura Zerra.From her vast experience in the wild, Zerra has learned about what works and what doesn’t, what steel will hold an edge, and what nuances in blade design will make or break a knife. In this concise and affordable edition of A Modern Guide to Knifemaking, she shares essential
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Getting Started with 3D Carving

Five Step-by-Step Projects to Launch You on Your Maker Journey

by Zach Kaplan ...

3D printing has been the hot topic in the maker world for years now, but there's another type of desktop manufacturing that's become the go-to choice for anyone who needs durable results fast. Instead of slowly depositing layers of plastic, a 3D carver starts with a solid block of material and carves it away using a rotating metal bit. It's faster than 3D printing, offers a wider choice of ... Read more

$13.09 USD

3D printing has been the hot topic in the maker world for years now, but there's another type of desktop manufacturing that's become the go-to choice for anyone who needs durable results fast. Instead of slowly depositing layers of plastic, a 3D carver starts with a solid block of material and carves it away using a rotating metal bit. It's faster than 3D printing, offers a wider choice of
... Read more
The Danish Art of Whittling

Simple Projects for the Home

by Frank Egholm ...

A delightfully Danish guide to whittling for the home, crammed with projects for all ages and abilities.Our interest in the simple but satisfying art of whittling has never been higher. Our Danish-inspired book on whittling (snitte in Danish) has a range of wonderful simple whittling projects for the home. The beautiful Scandinavian projects range from simple wooden toys for children, including a ... Read more

$9.49 USD

A delightfully Danish guide to whittling for the home, crammed with projects for all ages and abilities.Our interest in the simple but satisfying art of whittling has never been higher. Our Danish-inspired book on whittling (snitte in Danish) has a range of wonderful simple whittling projects for the home. The beautiful Scandinavian projects range from simple wooden toys for children, including a
... Read more
CAD for the Workshop

by Neill Hughes ...

Computer-aided design (CAD) technology is essential for modern design and manufacture in the workshop. With software more practical, affordable and accessible than ever, there has never been a better time to learn how to get the most out of CAD. Whether you are new to using CAD or ready to try more advanced software, this practical guide gives a thorough introduction to the technology and how to ... Read more

$16.39 USD

Computer-aided design (CAD) technology is essential for modern design and manufacture in the workshop. With software more practical, affordable and accessible than ever, there has never been a better time to learn how to get the most out of CAD. Whether you are new to using CAD or ready to try more advanced software, this practical guide gives a thorough introduction to the technology and how to
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PVC and Pipe Engineer

Put Together Cool, Easy, Maker-Friendly Stuff

by Mr. Jordan Bunker ...

Build a bunkbed in the morning and a water blaster in the afternoon, with PVC and Pipe Engineer, even advanced projects are easy with the right know-how!PVC and iron pipes used to be hidden deep inside the crawlspaces in your house, serving purely utilitarian needs. But not anymore! DIY with PVC and iron piping has caught on with homeowners and earned a place in every room of the house (and the ... Read more

$16.59 USD

Build a bunkbed in the morning and a water blaster in the afternoon, with PVC and Pipe Engineer, even advanced projects are easy with the right know-how!PVC and iron pipes used to be hidden deep inside the crawlspaces in your house, serving purely utilitarian needs. But not anymore! DIY with PVC and iron piping has caught on with homeowners and earned a place in every room of the house (and the
... Read more
COMPLETE METALSMITH, PROFESSIONAL EDITION

by Tim McCreight ...

Widely recognized as one of the most frequently referred to texts in the field, this third edition of McCreight's classic work sets the standard. With extensive coverage of materials, techniques, tools, best-practices and technical information, this book is a complete and useful resource for metalsmiths at all levels and is a common sight on benches around the world. Chapters deal with what is ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Widely recognized as one of the most frequently referred to texts in the field, this third edition of McCreight's classic work sets the standard. With extensive coverage of materials, techniques, tools, best-practices and technical information, this book is a complete and useful resource for metalsmiths at all levels and is a common sight on benches around the world. Chapters deal with what is
... Read more
The Book of Basic Machines

The U.S. Navy Training Manual

by U.S. Navy ...

Have you ever wondered why levers and pulleys make it easy to lift heavy objects? Or thought about what it is that makes a combustion engine work?The Book of Basic Machines will give you the information you need to understand key concepts, techniques, components, and much more. Designed and prepared by the Naval Education and Training Program Development Center for naval training, and taught ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Have you ever wondered why levers and pulleys make it easy to lift heavy objects? Or thought about what it is that makes a combustion engine work?The Book of Basic Machines will give you the information you need to understand key concepts, techniques, components, and much more. Designed and prepared by the Naval Education and Training Program Development Center for naval training, and taught
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Chainmail Made Easy: Learn to Chainmail in 24 Hours or Less!

Chainmail Made Easy

by Jeff Baker ...

Series series Chainmail Made Easy
Have you always wanted to learn to chainmail but thought it would take too long?This is an introductory book in the Chaimail Made Easy series detailing how to get started chainmailling in 24 hours or less with absolutely no experience. Chain mail, also known as chainmail, maille, or chainmaille is a great hobby for any age that doesn't involve just making armor.You can make almost anything from ... Read more

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Have you always wanted to learn to chainmail but thought it would take too long?This is an introductory book in the Chaimail Made Easy series detailing how to get started chainmailling in 24 hours or less with absolutely no experience. Chain mail, also known as chainmail, maille, or chainmaille is a great hobby for any age that doesn't involve just making armor.You can make almost anything from
... Read more
A Time for Swords

by Matthew Harffy ...

Series Book 1 - A Time for Swords
When the Vikings launch a brutal attack on Dark Ages Britain, a novice monk's life is changed forever. The first novel in Matthew Harffy's thrilling A Time for Swords series.AVAILABLE TO PREORDER NOW: THE THRILLING NEW A TIME FOR SWORDS NOVEL, DOMINION OF DUST.Lindisfarne, AD 793. There had been portents – famine, whirlwinds, lightning from clear skies, serpents seen flying through the air. But ... Read more

$3.99 USD

When the Vikings launch a brutal attack on Dark Ages Britain, a novice monk's life is changed forever. The first novel in Matthew Harffy's thrilling A Time for Swords series.AVAILABLE TO PREORDER NOW: THE THRILLING NEW A TIME FOR SWORDS NOVEL, DOMINION OF DUST.Lindisfarne, AD 793. There had been portents – famine, whirlwinds, lightning from clear skies, serpents seen flying through the air. But
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Making Jewelry With Beads And Silver Jewelry For Beginners : A Complete and Step by Step Guide

(Special 2 In 1 Exclusive Edition)

by Janet Evans ...

Wearing jewelry is essential to helping women developed their own style. For women wishing to create a look that's unique, the last thing they'll want to invest money in is mass produced pieces of jewelry. It's for this reason alone, learning the skills needed for making silver and beaded jewelry could prove extremely beneficial. When it comes to making such pieces you need to know where to ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Wearing jewelry is essential to helping women developed their own style. For women wishing to create a look that's unique, the last thing they'll want to invest money in is mass produced pieces of jewelry. It's for this reason alone, learning the skills needed for making silver and beaded jewelry could prove extremely beneficial. When it comes to making such pieces you need to know where to
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The Art of Stamping

by Matthieu Cheminée ...

Stamping is not only one of the most universal techniques in metalworking, but one of the most versatile. This long awaited volume gives the technique the extensive coverage it deserves. Thoughtful attention to tools and materials provides a solid foundation for the step-by-step descriptions that make up the core of the book — more than three dozen specific stamps presented in photographs that ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Stamping is not only one of the most universal techniques in metalworking, but one of the most versatile. This long awaited volume gives the technique the extensive coverage it deserves. Thoughtful attention to tools and materials provides a solid foundation for the step-by-step descriptions that make up the core of the book — more than three dozen specific stamps presented in photographs that
... Read more
Practical Joining

by Tim McCreight ...

This aptly named book addresses the many ways that jewelers attach one part to another with chapters on Cold Connections, Hot Connections and Adhesives. In his characteristic no-nonsense style, McCreight provides useful information through drawings and text, explaining techniques in language that does not require knowledge of the field. This is primarily a technical manual, not a catalog of ... Read more

$9.99 USD

This aptly named book addresses the many ways that jewelers attach one part to another with chapters on Cold Connections, Hot Connections and Adhesives. In his characteristic no-nonsense style, McCreight provides useful information through drawings and text, explaining techniques in language that does not require knowledge of the field. This is primarily a technical manual, not a catalog of
... Read more
Metalsmith Society’s Guide to Jewelry Making

Tips, Techniques & Tutorials For Soldering Silver, Stonesetting & Beyond

by Corkie Bolton ...

Everything You Need to Know to Build Your Skills as an Artisan JewelerMetalsmith Society’s Guide to Jewelry Making is the ultimate handbook to get you started on your jewelry-making journey. Corkie Bolton, jeweler extraordinaire and founder of Metalsmith Society, has compiled the ultimate compendium on the craft for beginners. You’ll get a deep dive into indispensable tools and materials needed to ... Read more

$13.99 USD

Everything You Need to Know to Build Your Skills as an Artisan JewelerMetalsmith Society’s Guide to Jewelry Making is the ultimate handbook to get you started on your jewelry-making journey. Corkie Bolton, jeweler extraordinaire and founder of Metalsmith Society, has compiled the ultimate compendium on the craft for beginners. You’ll get a deep dive into indispensable tools and materials needed to
... Read more
Professional Stonesetting

A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Setting Techniques

by Alan Revere ...

This book is intended for beginners, hobbyists, craftspeople, jewelry artists and professional stonesetters. Fifteen setting projects are arranged in ascending complexity, starting with simple bezels and advancing through a variety of prong settings. This is followed by detailed information on preparing a graver including four bead-setting projects and two advanced channel setting projects. Like ... Read more

$9.99 USD

This book is intended for beginners, hobbyists, craftspeople, jewelry artists and professional stonesetters. Fifteen setting projects are arranged in ascending complexity, starting with simple bezels and advancing through a variety of prong settings. This is followed by detailed information on preparing a graver including four bead-setting projects and two advanced channel setting projects. Like
... Read more
Japanese Patinas

by Eitoku Sugimori ...

This unique volume brings ancient Japanese techniques and recipes to the West for the first time. Detailed information on chemicals and techniques make this a studio-based reference, complemented by photographs of work from artists in the US and Japan. ... Read more

$9.99 USD

This unique volume brings ancient Japanese techniques and recipes to the West for the first time. Detailed information on chemicals and techniques make this a studio-based reference, complemented by photographs of work from artists in the US and Japan.
... Read more
The Complete Modern Blacksmith

by Alexander Weygers ...

Teach yourself the lost arts of blacksmithing, tool design, and tool repair.Design, forge, and fix your own tools, hardware, and household accessories with master craftsman and teacher Alexander G. Weygers. The Complete Modern Blacksmith contains clear, step-by-step instructions and hundreds of the author’s own detailed drawings, bringing scores of time-honored techniques to modern artisans – ... Read more

$15.99 USD

Teach yourself the lost arts of blacksmithing, tool design, and tool repair.Design, forge, and fix your own tools, hardware, and household accessories with master craftsman and teacher Alexander G. Weygers. The Complete Modern Blacksmith contains clear, step-by-step instructions and hundreds of the author’s own detailed drawings, bringing scores of time-honored techniques to modern artisans –
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Professional Jewelry Making

A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Jewelry Techniques

by Alan Revere ...

When master goldsmith Alan Revere published Professional Goldsmithing in 1991, he brought traditional European trade education to the US for the first time, adapting it for an American audience. The book was a best seller and quickly became a standard text in the field. To mark the 20th anniversary of this groundbreaking work, Revere and Brynmorgen Press offer a revised and expanded edition that ... Read more

$19.99 USD

When master goldsmith Alan Revere published Professional Goldsmithing in 1991, he brought traditional European trade education to the US for the first time, adapting it for an American audience. The book was a best seller and quickly became a standard text in the field. To mark the 20th anniversary of this groundbreaking work, Revere and Brynmorgen Press offer a revised and expanded edition that
... Read more
The Metal Detecting Handbook

The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Uncovering History, Adventure, and Treasure

by Mark Smith ...

Enthusiastic and thorough, everything you need to know about discovering buried treasure from choosing your first metal detector to finding locations loaded with possibilities, and everything in between.There is an incredible amount of treasure buried right under our feet, but most people don’t even know this huge amount of untold wealth exists. Imagine how it must feel to uncover large caches of ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Enthusiastic and thorough, everything you need to know about discovering buried treasure from choosing your first metal detector to finding locations loaded with possibilities, and everything in between.There is an incredible amount of treasure buried right under our feet, but most people don’t even know this huge amount of untold wealth exists. Imagine how it must feel to uncover large caches of
... Read more
Clock Repairing and Making - A Practical Handbook Dealing With The Tools, Materials and Methods Used in Cleaning and Repairing all Kinds of English and Foreign Timepieces, Striking and Chiming and the Making of English Clocks

by F. J. Garrard ...

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to general clock maintenance. It was designed to furnish practical information and comprehensive instructions to those wishing to clean, repair and make all kinds of clocks. As well as detailed and precise descriptions, there are illustrations that deal with everything from the workings of chimes to the complete construction of clocks. Contents include: ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to general clock maintenance. It was designed to furnish practical information and comprehensive instructions to those wishing to clean, repair and make all kinds of clocks. As well as detailed and precise descriptions, there are illustrations that deal with everything from the workings of chimes to the complete construction of clocks. Contents include:
... Read more
Racing Engine Builder's HandbookHP1492

How to Build Winning Drag, Circle Track, Marine and Road RacingEngines

by Tom Monroe ...

This is a complete guide to building racing engines, focusing on tips and techniques that will help an engine builder build a motor for any application: drag racing, circle track, road racing, or boats. ... Read more

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This is a complete guide to building racing engines, focusing on tips and techniques that will help an engine builder build a motor for any application: drag racing, circle track, road racing, or boats.
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Crafting With Copper: 27 Creative Projects for Home & Garden

27 Creative Projects for Home & Garden

by Jana Freiband ...

Artistic Metal Work Made SimpleFabulous works of metal art don't require expensive materials, dangerous tools, or special safety gear. Ordinary copper tubing and rolls of sheet copper are available at any hardware store or home center, and can be used for an infinite number of clever and creative craft items. Crafting with Copper gives readers complete plans and directions for 27 easy-to-build ... Read more

$13.69 USD

Artistic Metal Work Made SimpleFabulous works of metal art don't require expensive materials, dangerous tools, or special safety gear. Ordinary copper tubing and rolls of sheet copper are available at any hardware store or home center, and can be used for an infinite number of clever and creative craft items. Crafting with Copper gives readers complete plans and directions for 27 easy-to-build
... Read more
Blacksmithing on the Farm - With Information on the Materials, Tools and Methods of the Blacksmith

by Various Authors ...

This book contains a classic guide to farm blacksmithing. Blacksmithing is an invaluable skill for the farmer, allowing him or her to produce and maintain whatever tools and materials they might require in the day-to-day running of their farm. With simple, step-by-step instructions coupled with detailed descriptions and helpful diagrams, “Blacksmithing on the Farm” will be of considerable utility ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book contains a classic guide to farm blacksmithing. Blacksmithing is an invaluable skill for the farmer, allowing him or her to produce and maintain whatever tools and materials they might require in the day-to-day running of their farm. With simple, step-by-step instructions coupled with detailed descriptions and helpful diagrams, “Blacksmithing on the Farm” will be of considerable utility
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