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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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Tools

The Ultimate Guide

by Jeff Waldman ...

A must-have compendium for anyone looking to learn about the fascinating world of over 500 essential tools.This is the book for answering all your tool questions, gaining knowledge before hiring a professional, or simply flipping through just for the joy of learning something new about the objects that shape our world.This expansive guide catalogs more than 500 tools for measuring, cutting, ... Read more

$12.99 USD

A must-have compendium for anyone looking to learn about the fascinating world of over 500 essential tools.This is the book for answering all your tool questions, gaining knowledge before hiring a professional, or simply flipping through just for the joy of learning something new about the objects that shape our world.This expansive guide catalogs more than 500 tools for measuring, cutting,
... Read more
Handplane Essentials, Revised & Expanded

by Christopher Schwarz ...

Everything you need to use your handplanes!No woodworking tool is more satisfying, quick and precise to use than a handplane. Planes can process timber in its rough state, bring boards up to a glimmering smoothness, cut rabbets, dados, grooves and other joints, and trim wood with a precision that has yet to be matched by power tools.Yet many woodworkers--both beginners and professionals--are ... Read more

Was $24.99 USD Now $17.99 USD

Everything you need to use your handplanes!No woodworking tool is more satisfying, quick and precise to use than a handplane. Planes can process timber in its rough state, bring boards up to a glimmering smoothness, cut rabbets, dados, grooves and other joints, and trim wood with a precision that has yet to be matched by power tools.Yet many woodworkers--both beginners and professionals--are
... Read more
The Ultimate Grid-Down Survival Guide

Essential Skills, Tools and Tactical Know-How to Survive and Thrive in Any Critical Scenario, Building a Foundation of Self-Sufficiency for Your Home and Family

by Jackson R. Thorne ...

Series series The Ultimate Prepper's Survival Guide Series
⚡️ As the world moves forward, preparing for the inevitable, will you stand by watching, or will you be among the resilient few who thrive against the odds? ⚡️In today’s unpredictable world, the security of your home and the safety of your family hinge on your preparedness for unforeseen events. "The Ultimate Grid-Down Survival Guide" is your comprehensive manual to not just surviving, but ... Read more

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⚡️ As the world moves forward, preparing for the inevitable, will you stand by watching, or will you be among the resilient few who thrive against the odds? ⚡️In today’s unpredictable world, the security of your home and the safety of your family hinge on your preparedness for unforeseen events. "The Ultimate Grid-Down Survival Guide" is your comprehensive manual to not just surviving, but
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No Grid, Ultimate Survival Bible

Produce Everything You Will Ever Need On Your Property

by Michael Mils, Daniel Grant PhD, Patrick Gallagher, Smith Dyy ...

NO GRID: The Ultimate Survival Bible is the only guide you’ll ever need to thrive in a world without electricity. Packed with over 80 ingenious off-grid living projects, this book shows you how to protect your family and become truly self-sufficient in any crisis.Covering everything from emergency preparedness and home defence to sustainable living and alternative energy, this comprehensive manual ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

NO GRID: The Ultimate Survival Bible is the only guide you’ll ever need to thrive in a world without electricity. Packed with over 80 ingenious off-grid living projects, this book shows you how to protect your family and become truly self-sufficient in any crisis.Covering everything from emergency preparedness and home defence to sustainable living and alternative energy, this comprehensive manual
... Read more
The HVAC Guide for Beginners

Your Practical Manual to Understanding Your Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning System

by Eddie S. Erhart ...

Is your home's HVAC system driving you crazy? It's time to get proactive and save energy costs!We've all been there: the sweltering heat of summer or the bone-chilling cold of winter, battling a temperamental HVAC system that seems to have a mind of its own. The sky-high energy bills, the confusing jargon, the nagging feeling that you're at the mercy of this complex machine, it's enough to make ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Is your home's HVAC system driving you crazy? It's time to get proactive and save energy costs!We've all been there: the sweltering heat of summer or the bone-chilling cold of winter, battling a temperamental HVAC system that seems to have a mind of its own. The sky-high energy bills, the confusing jargon, the nagging feeling that you're at the mercy of this complex machine, it's enough to make
... Read more
The Ultimate Router Guide

Jigs, Joinery, Projects and More...

Edited by Popular Woodworking ...

Learn all about the most versatile tool in your shop!What can a router add to your woodworking? Simple and complicated joinery for boxes, cabinetry, tables, chairs, doors and much more. You can produce a dizzying array of decorative edge and surface treatments--from a basic chamfer or roundover, to intricate intarsia and inlay.• In a special 54-page primer you'll learn the basics on fixed-base ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Learn all about the most versatile tool in your shop!What can a router add to your woodworking? Simple and complicated joinery for boxes, cabinetry, tables, chairs, doors and much more. You can produce a dizzying array of decorative edge and surface treatments--from a basic chamfer or roundover, to intricate intarsia and inlay.• In a special 54-page primer you'll learn the basics on fixed-base
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Switchblades of Italy

by Tim Zinser, Dan Fuller, Neal Punchard ...

This book starts the reader on a journey through time, with a short history of folding knives, leading to the evolution of the first switchblade. Progressing through time, wonderful photos illustrate the descriptions of switchblades. Throughout the book, highlighted sections showcase specific details that will be most helpful to collectors. Also included are facts about knifemakers styles, ... Read more

$17.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book starts the reader on a journey through time, with a short history of folding knives, leading to the evolution of the first switchblade. Progressing through time, wonderful photos illustrate the descriptions of switchblades. Throughout the book, highlighted sections showcase specific details that will be most helpful to collectors. Also included are facts about knifemakers styles,
... Read more
The Welding Guide for Farm and Ranches

Your Workshop Fabrication and Repair Guide to Weld, Cut, and Shape Metal and Farm Equipment

by Kimberly Owens ...

Mаnу specialized ѕесtоrѕ such as mining, соnѕtruсtіоn, fоrеѕtrу, farming and heavy еԛuірmеnt buѕіnеѕѕеѕ require wеldіng fаbrісаtіоn іn order tо bе еffісіеnt in thеіr fіеld оf work. Welding fаbrісаtіоn іѕ the bіndіng element that kеерѕ mаnу buѕіnеѕѕеѕ going whеn mасhіnеѕ break and раrtѕ dоn't еxіѕt tо еаѕіlу rерlасе thеm. Thе fаbrісаtіоn оf parts thrоugh wеldіng can also рut businesses аhеаd оf ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Mаnу specialized ѕесtоrѕ such as mining, соnѕtruсtіоn, fоrеѕtrу, farming and heavy еԛuірmеnt buѕіnеѕѕеѕ require wеldіng fаbrісаtіоn іn order tо bе еffісіеnt in thеіr fіеld оf work. Welding fаbrісаtіоn іѕ the bіndіng element that kеерѕ mаnу buѕіnеѕѕеѕ going whеn mасhіnеѕ break and раrtѕ dоn't еxіѕt tо еаѕіlу rерlасе thеm. Thе fаbrісаtіоn оf parts thrоugh wеldіng can also рut businesses аhеаd оf
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Learn to Weld

Beginning MIG Welding and Metal Fabrication Basics - Includes techniques you can use for home and automotive repair, metal fabrication projects, sculpture, and more

by Stephen Christena ...

Master MIG welding and the metal fabrication techniques you need to repair, create, and duplicate projects in your home welding studio. Learn to Weld starts with the basics: setting up your studio, the right safety gear and safety procedures, and the equipment and materials you will need to begin with welding. With the help of step-by-step metalworking photos and tutorials, you will learn detailed ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Master MIG welding and the metal fabrication techniques you need to repair, create, and duplicate projects in your home welding studio. Learn to Weld starts with the basics: setting up your studio, the right safety gear and safety procedures, and the equipment and materials you will need to begin with welding. With the help of step-by-step metalworking photos and tutorials, you will learn detailed
... Read more
The Ultimate Military Home Defense Bible

[5 in 1] Transform Your Home Into an Elite Security Bunker and Defend Your Family with Navy SEAL-Proof Bug-In Strategies for Any Crisis

by Ryan Foster ...

Exclusive VIDEO CONTENT in Every Chapter, plus 3 Essential Survival Resources only for the next 7 orders!⚔️ Are you ready to transform your home into the ultimate safe haven using proven military-grade survival tactics?When disaster strikes—whether it’s a natural catastrophe, economic collapse, or home invasion—will your home be prepared to protect your family? In today's uncertain world, having a ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Exclusive VIDEO CONTENT in Every Chapter, plus 3 Essential Survival Resources only for the next 7 orders!⚔️ Are you ready to transform your home into the ultimate safe haven using proven military-grade survival tactics?When disaster strikes—whether it’s a natural catastrophe, economic collapse, or home invasion—will your home be prepared to protect your family? In today's uncertain world, having a
... Read more
The Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Bible

[5 in 1] Master the Control of HVAC Systems to Save Money on Repairs and Maintenance in the Long Run. Includes Valuable Tips for Reducing Costs Right Away

by Alex M. Aguilar ...

Discover the ultimate HVAC installation handbook and learn how you can create a low-cost, energy-efficient air conditioning system without having to spend hundreds of dollars.Do you want to install an HVAC system in your home, business, or RV, but you don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on a professional?Are you searching for easy troubleshooting tips to help you repair or maintain your ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover the ultimate HVAC installation handbook and learn how you can create a low-cost, energy-efficient air conditioning system without having to spend hundreds of dollars.Do you want to install an HVAC system in your home, business, or RV, but you don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on a professional?Are you searching for easy troubleshooting tips to help you repair or maintain your
... Read more
Essential Home Skills Handbook

Everything You Need to Know as a New Homeowner

by Editors of Cool Springs Press, Chris Peterson ...

Series series Black & Decker
BLACK+DECKER Essential Home Skills Handbookoffers 100+ beginner-friendly solutions for common household headaches, with achievable DIY projects and full-color step photos and illustrations.Whether you’re moving from an apartment to yourfirst homeor you’re inspired to tackle a particular home project, we’re glad you’re here! If you’ve decided it’s time to fix that dripping faucetor a small gutter ... Read more

$17.99 USD

BLACK+DECKER Essential Home Skills Handbookoffers 100+ beginner-friendly solutions for common household headaches, with achievable DIY projects and full-color step photos and illustrations.Whether you’re moving from an apartment to yourfirst homeor you’re inspired to tackle a particular home project, we’re glad you’re here! If you’ve decided it’s time to fix that dripping faucetor a small gutter
... Read more
Hand Tool Basics

Woodworking Tools and How to Use Them

by Steve Branam ...

Everything you need to start woodworking with hand tools!Hand tool woodworking can be a source of great pride, satisfaction and amazing results--not to mention less noise and sawdust. But there's a lot to learn, what with a seemingly endless array of chisels and mallets to workbenches and handplanes. You'll learn proven methods for sharpening your tools, prepping your stock and timeless joinery ... Read more

Was $18.99 USD Now $14.99 USD

Everything you need to start woodworking with hand tools!Hand tool woodworking can be a source of great pride, satisfaction and amazing results--not to mention less noise and sawdust. But there's a lot to learn, what with a seemingly endless array of chisels and mallets to workbenches and handplanes. You'll learn proven methods for sharpening your tools, prepping your stock and timeless joinery
... Read more
The New Bandsaw Box Book

Techniques & Patterns for the Modern Woodworker

by David Picciuto ...

No woodworking project is more fun to make than a box.Requiring little material and offering lots of challenges, making a wooden box results in a satisfyingly functional project that is proudly used and displayed or given as a gift that will be cherished for years. It’s no wonder boxes rank as the most popular woodworking project by beginners and advanced craftsman alike. David Picciuto is a huge ... Read more

$16.99 USD

No woodworking project is more fun to make than a box.Requiring little material and offering lots of challenges, making a wooden box results in a satisfyingly functional project that is proudly used and displayed or given as a gift that will be cherished for years. It’s no wonder boxes rank as the most popular woodworking project by beginners and advanced craftsman alike. David Picciuto is a huge
... Read more
Il Compressore

uso fai da te

by Valerio Poggi ...

Series series Le Miniguide
Prendiamo contatto con questo utilissimo apparecchio e vediamo come poterlo sfruttare al massimo nel nostro laboratorio fai da te. Con il compressore possiamo svolgere un gran numero di lavori perché, ai tradizionali compiti di gonfiaggio, lavaggio e spruzzatura, è possibile affiancare le lavorazioni più diverse grazie ai numerosi accessori disponibili. Numerose foto e disegni esplicativi. ... Read more

$3.33 USD

Prendiamo contatto con questo utilissimo apparecchio e vediamo come poterlo sfruttare al massimo nel nostro laboratorio fai da te. Con il compressore possiamo svolgere un gran numero di lavori perché, ai tradizionali compiti di gonfiaggio, lavaggio e spruzzatura, è possibile affiancare le lavorazioni più diverse grazie ai numerosi accessori disponibili. Numerose foto e disegni esplicativi.
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OFF-GRID PROJECTS

Simple and Effective Methods of Farming, Foraging, Bee-Farming, and Preparing Natural Medicines for Daily Common Ailments

by Jimson Lewis ...

Wondering whether an off-grid lifestyle is good for you or not? Many people often associate living off-grid with primitive settings and poor service delivery, but this is not always the case. Although people living in such areas are not connected to the grid and have no access to regular service delivery like their counterparts in urban areas, they can also enjoy a quality life if they know how to ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Wondering whether an off-grid lifestyle is good for you or not? Many people often associate living off-grid with primitive settings and poor service delivery, but this is not always the case. Although people living in such areas are not connected to the grid and have no access to regular service delivery like their counterparts in urban areas, they can also enjoy a quality life if they know how to
... Read more
154 Formas de Ahorrar Energía en Casa

Ganar Dinero

by Lebihanto ...

Series series Ganar Dinero
Ahorrar energía en casa, no solo es beneficioso para tu billetera, sino también para el medio ambiente.Aquí, te mostraremos las principales formas efectivas, de reducir el consumo de energía en tu hogar.Sin rodeos, tecnología y hábitos para que empieces a ahorrar energía y dinero hoy mismo, cuidando el medioambiente. ... Read more

$3.00 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Ahorrar energía en casa, no solo es beneficioso para tu billetera, sino también para el medio ambiente.Aquí, te mostraremos las principales formas efectivas, de reducir el consumo de energía en tu hogar.Sin rodeos, tecnología y hábitos para que empieces a ahorrar energía y dinero hoy mismo, cuidando el medioambiente.
... Read more
Hand Tool Essentials

Refine Your Power Tool Projects with Hand Tool Techniques

by Popular Woodworking ...

Hand and Power Tools Work Best TogetherIn today's world of more-power-is-better, it's easy to overlook the value of hand tools. What most woodworker's don't realize is that combining both hand and power tool worlds is the best way to produce the highest quality woodworking.In Hand Tool Essentials you'll learn how to choose and use hand tools for chopping, cutting, paring, sawing, marking, drilling ... Read more

$13.99 USD

Hand and Power Tools Work Best TogetherIn today's world of more-power-is-better, it's easy to overlook the value of hand tools. What most woodworker's don't realize is that combining both hand and power tool worlds is the best way to produce the highest quality woodworking.In Hand Tool Essentials you'll learn how to choose and use hand tools for chopping, cutting, paring, sawing, marking, drilling
... Read more
Ratgeber Photovoltaik

Solarstrom und Batteriespeicher für mein Haus

by Thomas Seltmann, Jörg Sutter ...

Sparen Sie Energie - und schonen Sie die Umwelt Wer ein Stück weit unabhängig von den Preiskapriolen der Energieversorger werden will, kümmert sich um die Anschaffung einer Photovoltaikanlage. Dabei unterstützt der neue Ratgeber mit wertvollem Praxiswissen. Er beantwortet alle wichtigen Fragen rund um die eigene Photovoltaikanlage, Batteriespeicher, die Ladestation fürs E-Auto und die Anbindung an ... Read more

$23.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Sparen Sie Energie - und schonen Sie die Umwelt Wer ein Stück weit unabhängig von den Preiskapriolen der Energieversorger werden will, kümmert sich um die Anschaffung einer Photovoltaikanlage. Dabei unterstützt der neue Ratgeber mit wertvollem Praxiswissen. Er beantwortet alle wichtigen Fragen rund um die eigene Photovoltaikanlage, Batteriespeicher, die Ladestation fürs E-Auto und die Anbindung an
... Read more
Workholding in the Lathe for Home Machinists

Workshop Practice Series

by Tubal Cain ...

Series series Workshop Practice
A fundamental requirement of lathe operation, for accuracy and safety, is the ability to hold any workpiece securely and repeatedly on the machine. While few problems arise with straightforward work on a properly aligned lathe, the variety of jobs undertaken by small workshops and model engineers is bound to give rise to occasions when how to hold work requires consideration. When these situations ... Read more

Was $16.99 USD Now $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A fundamental requirement of lathe operation, for accuracy and safety, is the ability to hold any workpiece securely and repeatedly on the machine. While few problems arise with straightforward work on a properly aligned lathe, the variety of jobs undertaken by small workshops and model engineers is bound to give rise to occasions when how to hold work requires consideration. When these situations
... Read more
Survival Navy SEALs Bug-In Guide

Transform Your Home Into an Impenetrable Fortress, Protect Your Loved Ones, and Overcome Any Crisis with Elite Navy SEAL Tactics for Real-World Scenarios

by Troy Larson ...

Exclusive VIDEO CONTENT in Every Chapter , plus 3 Essential Survival Resources⚔️ Are you ready to transform your home into the ultimate safe haven using proven Navy SEAL tactics?When disaster strikes—whether it’s a natural catastrophe, economic collapse, or home invasion—will your home be prepared to protect your family? In today's uncertain world, having a solid survival plan isn't just a luxury ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Exclusive VIDEO CONTENT in Every Chapter , plus 3 Essential Survival Resources⚔️ Are you ready to transform your home into the ultimate safe haven using proven Navy SEAL tactics?When disaster strikes—whether it’s a natural catastrophe, economic collapse, or home invasion—will your home be prepared to protect your family? In today's uncertain world, having a solid survival plan isn't just a luxury
... Read more
TOOLS THAT SHAPED OUR EARLY NATION

by Melisa Calcote ...

This book was an idea that my mother gave me. She said "Why don't you do a book on the old-fashioned tools and old-fashioned ways from the past, like a century ago? That was a little over three years ago. Just recently I decided to go ahead and finish working on this informative composite of what our ancestors used way back in their days of growing up in our country. I still have the plow and corn ... Read more

$6.99 USD

This book was an idea that my mother gave me. She said "Why don't you do a book on the old-fashioned tools and old-fashioned ways from the past, like a century ago? That was a little over three years ago. Just recently I decided to go ahead and finish working on this informative composite of what our ancestors used way back in their days of growing up in our country. I still have the plow and corn
... Read more
Traditional Toolmaking

The Classic Treatise on Lapping, Threading, Precision Measurements, and General Toolmaking

by Franklin D. Jones ...

Bringing together the collective wisdom of a past generation of craftsmen, Traditional Toolmaking provides an in-depth record of the skills and techniques that made the mass production revolution of the twentieth century possible. When first published in 1915, this book was an answer to a vast array of tool-room problems and explained many essential toolmaking operations. It includes timeless ... Read more

$10.99 USD

Bringing together the collective wisdom of a past generation of craftsmen, Traditional Toolmaking provides an in-depth record of the skills and techniques that made the mass production revolution of the twentieth century possible. When first published in 1915, this book was an answer to a vast array of tool-room problems and explained many essential toolmaking operations. It includes timeless
... Read more

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