Making Useful Things of Wood
Bonanza, 1950. Hardcover. A very good copy in a very good dust jacket.
Bonanza, 1950. Hardcover. A very good copy in a very good dust jacket.
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.....
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.....
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.
Taunton Press, March 1991. Hardcover. A master cabinetmaker shows how to build a wide array of lasting furniture for your living room, dining room and bedroom. Sharp photographs and detailed drawings provide the technical information needed to build wall cabinets and other pieces of furniture.
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......
Taunton, October 2002. Trade Paperback. The attractive and distinctive fireplace mantels in Building Fireplace Mantels will inspire homeowners to undertake one of the most popular renovation projects in the home. Step-by-step instructions, cutlists and excellent process photography and illustrations will make this book appeal to woodworkers with varying degrees of.....
Taunton Press, 2001. Hardcover. Introducing a new woodworking series in the tradition of Tage Frid...a series filled with essential information required by woodworkers today. For the first time ever, all the techniques and processes necessary to craft beautiful things from wood have been compiled into three comprehensive volumes: The Complete.....
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.....
Fox Chapel Publishing, September 2005. Trade Paperback. Meet Some of the World's Finest Chainsaw Artists Since the 1960s, carving with a chainsaw has captured the attentionof artists and enthusiasts because of its intriguing combination of excitement, danger, and beauty. Today, due to the increasing number of competitions and performances and.....
Taunton Press, October 1995. Hardcover.
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.....
Taunton Pr, November 1987. Trade Paperback. Remodeling, Ceramic Tile.
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.....
Dover Publications, June 1974. Trade Paperback. Construct 29 classic pieces from 150 measured drawings, text, 32 photos.
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.....
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.....
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.....
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.....
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.....
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.....
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.
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.....
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.....
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.