Making Useful Things of Wood
Bonanza, 1950. Hardcover. A very good copy in a very good dust jacket.
Woodworking
Reynolds Stone: An Address Given by Iris Murdoch in St James's Church Piccadilly, London on 20 July 1979
Warren Editions, 1981. First Edition. Trade Paperback. 8 leaves with 4 pages of text. 6-1/2 by 8-1/4 inches. An address delivered one month following the wood engraver's death. Stone illustrated Murdoch's book of poetry, A Year of Birds (1978). This book illustrated with two engravings from original wood blocks, and.....
Reynolds Stone: An Address Given by Iris Murdoch in St James's Church Piccadilly, London on 20 July 1979
Warren Editions, 1981. First Edition. Trade Paperback. 8 leaves with 4 pages of text. 6-1/2 by 8-1/4 inches. An address delivered one month following the wood engraver's death. Stone illustrated Murdoch's book of poetry, A Year of Birds (1978). This book illustrated with two engravings from original wood blocks, and.....
Fine Woodworking [magazine]. Complete: numbers 1-208, Winter, 1979 - December, 2009
Taunton Press, 1979-2009. First Edition. Trade Paperback. 208 separate issues. Postage will add significant expense. Please inquire if interested. First edition (first printing). Near fine copies in illustrated wrappers (paperback). Excellent overall condition.
The Gentleman & Cabinet-Maker's Director
Dover Publications, June 1966. Trade Paperback. Thomas Chippendale (1718-79) was the most famous and most skilled of England's master cabinet-makers. So synonymous with excellence in design and craftsmanship was he that his name has been given to the most splendid period of English furniture design. In 1774, Chippendale issued a......
Big Book of Whittle Fun: 31 Simple Projects You Can Make with a Knife, Branches & Other Found Wood (Fox Chapel Publishing) Detailed Instructions & Photos for Practical & Whimsical Whittling Projects
Fox Chapel Publishing, April 2012. Trade Paperback. The whittler extraordinaire, Chris Lubkemann, is back with 31 fun and rewarding new whittling projects in his latest guidebook, Big Book of Whittle Fun. These detailed, photo-illustrated projects are quick and easy to make. Chris offers clear instructions for creating a wide variety.....
The Toolbox Book: A Craftsman's Guide to Tool Chests, Cabinets and Storage Systems
Taunton Press, October 1995. Hardcover.
The Complete Manual of Wood Veneering
Stobart & Son Ltd, 1984. First Edition. Hardcover. 400 pages. A practical manual covering selection, storage and application of veneer. Most illustrations in black-and-white plus a 4-page color section covering veneer grains, marquetry, inlay motifs and bandings. First edition (first printing). Near fine in a near fine dust jacket with.....
Setting Ceramic Tile
Taunton Pr, November 1987. Trade Paperback. Remodeling, Ceramic Tile.
Habitat (Bird Carving Basics Series, Vol. 8)
Stackpole Books, January 1992. Trade Paperback. This, and the other books in the series, offer world-class carving tips -- at a reasonable price. Each volume presents a variety of techniques from carvers like Jim Sprankle, Leo Osbourne, Martin Gates, and Larry Tawes Jr. All the books are illustrated with exceptional.....
Measured Drawings of Early American Furniture
Dover Publications, June 1974. Trade Paperback. Construct 29 classic pieces from 150 measured drawings, text, 32 photos.
Basic Penknife Carving With Tom Wolfe
Schiffer Pub Ltd, February 1993. Trade Paperback. Tom Wolfe goes back to basics. With easy to follow, step-by-step instructions, Tom helps the novice carver bring life to a block of wood. With a single knife Tom carves a relining country figure and teaches the basic methods of woodcarving. Each cut.....
Carving Out the Wild West With Tom Wolfe: The Saloon
Schiffer Pub Ltd, July 1991. Trade Paperback. Once again Tom Wolfe brings his artistry, skill, and wit to the mythic figures of bygone days: The Wild West. Taken separately, the cowboy, gambler, bartender, sheriff, and soiled dove offer interesting challenges to the carver. Together they make an enchanting scene, interacting.....
Carving Humorous Santas (Schiffer Book for Woodcarvers)
Schiffer Publishing, 1998. Trade Paperback. 64 pages. A fine copy in wrappers (paperback). Clean inside. No highlighting or underlining. Paul F. Bolinger, one of America's preeminent woodcarvers, shows you how to create some of the most collectible Santas in the United States. Using a combination of over 185 color photographs.....
Tom Wolfe Carves Jointed Santas
Schiffer Pub Ltd, September 1993. Trade Paperback. Jointed dolls are an ancient concept. As a folk art in the American Appalachians and elsewhere, Dancing Sams have used the jointed idea to create a dancing motion when moved by a vibrating board for hundreds of years. When Tom Wolfe was visiting.....
More Santa Carving With Tom Wolfe (Schiffer Book for Woodcarvers)
Schiffer Pub Ltd, November 1998. Trade Paperback. Tom Wolfe returns to an old friend of his, Santa Claus. In his own special way he leads the carver through each step of the carving process. The result is a traditional Santa in stride, heading for the reindeer pen to hook up.....
25 Uncle Sam Patterns for Carvers (A Schiffer Book for Woodcarvers)
Schiffer Pub Ltd, March 1995. Trade Paperback. One the most familiar characters of American folk art is Uncle Sam. His image has spurred people to join the army, give blood, and wave the flag. He has appeared in cartoons and parades across the nation. In his red, white, and blue.....
Santa Carving
Fox Chapel Publishing, 1996. Trade Paperback. 50 pages; illustrated in black and white. A fine copy in wrappers (paperback). Clean inside. No highlighting or underlining.
Woodcarving the Nativity in the Folk Art Style: Step-by-Step Instructions and Patterns for a 15-Piece Manger Scene
Fox Chapel Publishing, October 2003. Trade Paperback. Learn to carve a one-of-a-kind Nativity that will be cherished for years to come. Featuring step-by-step carving and painting instruction for Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus and full-sized patterns for the rest of the figures including: Kneeling Angel, Flying Angel, Three Wiseman, Camel.....
21 Carvings for the Day After Christmas (A Schiffer Book for Woodcarvers)
Schiffer Pub Ltd, April 1995. Trade Paperback. Each year many well-used and well-loved Christmas trees are discarded at the end of the holiday season and are too quickly forgotten. By carving next year's Christmas ornaments from the trunk and limbs of this tree, you can save some very special memories.....
Country Carving
Schiffer Pub Ltd, June 1987. Trade Paperback. Over 500 black-and-white photographs and illustrations present the techniques for carving hound dogs, raccoons, and a coon hunter as well as their surroundings. Color photographs show the complete painting process and the delight of the finished carvings.
Old St. Nick Carving: Classic Santas from Wood (Schiffer Book for Woodcarvers)
Schiffer Pub Ltd, March 1996. Trade Paperback. Santa rides again! This highly animated Santa carving depicts the jolly old elf getting more than he bargained for on an off-season fishing expedition. David Sabol demonstrates his traditional wood carving techniques, taking the reader through each step from wood blank to finished.....
Santa Carving : A Carving Primer for Beginning and Advanced Carvers
Schiffer Pub Ltd, June 1987. Trade Paperback. The premier work of author carver Ron Ransom. He offers instructions for three specific versions of Santa Claus and many other variations, as well as painting instructions. Ron's illustrations serve as an impetus for the carver to approach his own work with freedom.....
Carving Scrooge & Dicken's Christmas Carol Figures
Fox Chapel Publishing Company, 1996. Trade Paperback.
Mini-Cheers: Carving Miniature Santas (Schiffer Book for Woodcarvers)
Schiffer Pub Ltd, August 1995. Trade Paperback. Santa "Mini-Cheers"(c) answer the wood carver's perennial question, "What can I do with all of these basswood scraps?" Presented are six patterns and instructions for carving three miniature Santas and a larger Santa holding a snowman. All are carved in an "Old World".....