347 WOODWORKING PATTERNS. Various contributors. F.C. and A (USA), quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 28th Edition, 1995, 160 pages, illustrated. Some page corners have been creased due to poor storage but otherwise the books is very good. ISBN 0915099268. Keywords: wood timber woodworking carpentry patterns designs Cat nr 8714 - $A21

405 WOODWORKING PATTERNS. EDITORS OF F.C. & A. F.C. & A. Publishing, A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1996, 160 pages, illustrated. With some extra pattern sheets loosely inserted (evidently these were sent as part of a promotional offer). Very good condition. ISBN 0915099845. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies woodwork carpentry Cat nr 7183 - $A20

ART OF MAKING WOODEN TOYS, The. Stevenson, Peter. Chilton Book Co (USA) quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1971, 250 pages, illustrated. A terrific book, packed with information and advice and fully illustrated with plans and constructional details, together with photos, some in colour. Light general wear, back cover has a tear, otherwise fairly good. ISBN 0801958695. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies carpentry wood timber toys Cat nr 8497 - $A31

AUSTRALIAN CARPENTER METRICATED. Lloyd, C. and W. Watson Sharp. Macmillan Australia, quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1978 reprint of 1976 Metric Edition, 214 pages, illustrated. A classic text brought up to date for the Metric age. Effectively a course in carpentry, well illustrated with clear line drawings and constructional details. The boards are heavily rubbed, in fact look as if they might have been sandpapered! However the material within is all good and the pages clean. There is a small blotted-out name on front endpaper. Keywords: woodwork carpentry crafts hobbies construction cabinetmaking building Cat nr 8479 - $A36

BALSA WOOD CRAFT. Weiss, Peter. World's Work, small quarto hardcover, 1975, 96p, illsts. Numerous simple projects described and illustrated with sketches. Well uses, somewhat battered book, corner bumps, grubbiness, etc. but intact. No dust-jacket. Keywords: craft crafts wood woodwork timber balsa models hobbies Cat nr 13293 - $A14

BE YOUR OWN CARPENTER. Kristensen, Veronika. Kristensen (Australia), A4 paperback, 128 pages, illsts. Down-to-earth advice, with diagrams, B&W and colour photos. Home renovations - furniture - useful gadgets - gist and toys - practical finishing - and numerous everyday devices and pieces. A bit worn but fairly good. ISBN 0908240287. Keywords: carpentry woodwork wood timber furniture building tools Cat nr 3589 - $A21

BEST OF WOOD BOOK 3, The (Better Homes and Gardens). Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Meredith (USA) A4 hardcover, pictorial boards, 1995, 160 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Contains: 34 shop-tested projects for every skill level with 352 step-by-step diagrams and photos (many in full colour). Complete assembling and finishing instructions, material lists and cutting diagrams. However, please note: Imperial measures (about time the USA joined the rest of the world and started using metrics!). Very good copy. No dust-jacket (probably didn't have one). ISBN 0696025833. Keywords: wood timber projects woodworking carpentry hobbies Cat nr 6231 - $A31

BLIZZARD'S WONDERFUL WOODEN TOYS. Blizzard, Richard. London, BBC/John Murray, large hardcover (approx. A4), pictorial boards, 1985, 224 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) A fabulous collection from the TV toy-building personality (on the BBC). Detailed diagrams, photos and instructions for about 28 models. Includes such old favourites as: Dumper truck, Stilts, See-Saw, Wheelbarrow, Play House, Space Station, etc. The book is in good clean condition. ISBN 0563165626. Keywords: toys hobbies crafts handcrafts handicrafts timber wood woodwork carpentry Cat nr 8480 - $A36

BOOK OF HOME RESTORATION, The. Traditional skills and techniques to restore and improve your home. McGowan and DuBern. Ebury Press, large hardcover (approx. A4), 1985, 224p, illsts. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply; you will be emailed with details.) Extensive coverage for the home improvement aficionado. Packed with illustrations. Some grubbiness to boards, otherwise solid. No dust-jacket. Keywords: building repair repairs restoration carpentry brickwork walls floors windows doors Cat nr 2409 - $A21

BOOKSHELVES, WALL UNITS AND ROOM DIVIDERS. Clarke, Cass. Summit A4 paperback, 1976, 49p, illsts. Practical, well illustrated. Small name in front, fairly good ISBN 072540325X. Keywords: woodwork craft crafts handcrafts hobbies shelves carpentry Cat nr 2421 - $A14

CABINETMAKING (The Art of Woodworking). Time-Life. Time-Life Books, A4 hardcover, pictorial boards, spiral bound, 1992, 144 pages, illustrated. Numerous colour illustrations and clear instructions. Note: Imperial measures. Very good. No dust-jacket (probably issued without one). ISBN 0809499045. Keywords: wood timber projects woodworking carpentry hobbies Cat nr 6232 - $A26

Capotosto's WOODWORKING WISDOM. 200 Original Jigs, Shop Aids, Tool Techniques, and Projects for the Home Craftsman. Capotosto, Rosario. Popular Science Books (USA), large hardcover (approx. A4), 358 pages, illsts. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Ex-library with cancelled stamps. Illustrated with a stack of B&W photos and sketches, plans, etc. Well worn, cancelled library stamps, no dust-jacket. Keywords: woodwork wood timber carpentry hobbies construction projects Cat nr 3694 - $A24

CARPENTRY ESTIMATING MADE SIMPLE. Wilson, J.D., and Rogers, Clell M. Coles Paperback (card), 1980, 358p, illsts. An important and useful technical book for carpenters but measurement in Imperial system. I guess the principles are the same! Good copy. Keywords: carpentry woodwork timber wood trades business estimating jobs Cat nr 10271 - $A21

COLLINS GOOD WOOD HANDBOOK. Jackson, Albert T., and Day, David. HarperCollins hardcover (tall style), pictorial boards, 1996 reprint, 128 pages, illustrated. A smart compilation of information for the woodworker, with full colour illustrations of the various types of wood and descriptive notes for each, together with an introductory section describing the growth of trees and how this affects timbers. Near-new condition with an excellent dust-jacket. ISBN 0004125606. Keywords: wood timber trees carpentry crafts hobbies construction Cat nr 8473 - $A21

COMPLETE PAINTED FURNITURE MANUAL (50 Patterns). Innes, Jocasta, and Walton, Stewart. Conran Octopus, large hardcover (about A4 size), 1993, 159 pages, illustrated.(Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) This book has a little damp affectation towards bottom but doesn't affect any of the text or photos, etc. Packed with colour photos and outlines of patterns. ISBN 1850295409. Keywords: furniture painting finishing paint patterns craft crafts woodwork carpentry decor decoration Cat nr 4779 - $A26

CONTEMPORARY FURNITURE DESIGNS. Heppenstall, B.W. London, John Murray, oblong hardcover, approx. quarto, 1965 reprint, 80 pages, illustrated. Constructional details, with drawings and photos for over 30 pieces of furniture. The blue cloth is sun-faded and the dust-jacket worn but overall it is fairly good. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies woodwork timber furniture Cat nr 8496 - $A21

DOLLS' HOUSES. A Personal Choice. Latham, Jean. Lon, Adam and Charles Black, large hardcover, approx. A4, 1969, 200p, illsts. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) A fascinating book with many bw and a few colour plates showing some famous historic dolls' houses, interiors, etc. Note, this is an ex-library copy with cancelled stamps and signs of wear and a little grubbiness to cloth but is fairly good, although it lacks a dust-jacket. Keywords: dolls toys collectibles collectables hobbies crafts handcrafts handicrafts carpentry woodwork Cat nr 10309 - $A21

EASY-TO-MAKE CHILDREN'S FURNITURE. Stiles, David. Pantheon Books (USA), A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1980, 120 pages, illustrated. Has some small edge stains and some wear but is fairly good. ISBN 0394738713. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies woodwork carpntry furniture construction Cat nr 8513 - $A26

FINISHING BASICS. Allen, Sam. Sterling (USA), quarto paperback, 1992, 128 pages, illsts. A most useful reference book packed with illustrations. Some pages and corner of front cover creased, but otherwise good copy. ISBN 0806972289. Keywords: woodwork finishes finishing paints surfaces Cat nr 2443 - $A14

FURNITURE IN 24 HOURS. Zakas, Spiros, and his students. Collier Books, A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1977 reprint, 128 pages, illustrated. Covers tending to curl and bit worn on edges but fairly good. ISBN 0020829000. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies carpentry wood timber furniture Cat nr 8499 - $A26

FURNITURE MADE EASY. Smith, Terry, and Haines, brian. Rigby, A4 hardcover, 1986 reprint, 221 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Packed with designs, instructions, ideas. Some loss of colour to board edges and a couple of edge marks, otherwise good. No dust-jacket. ISBN 0727017659. Keywords: wood timber carpentry furniture Cat nr 7169 - $A26

HOW TO MAKE BOOKSHELVES & CABINETS. Editors of Sunset Books. Lane Publishing (USA), A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1978 reprint, 96 pages, illustrated. Back cover creased and a bit of general wear, grubbiness, but fairly good. ISBN 0376010827. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies carpentry cabinetmaking woodwork shelves shelving bookshelves Cat nr 8216 - $A16

HOW TO WORK WITH TOOLS AND WOOD. Campbell and Mager. Pocket Books paperback, 1965 reprint, 488p, illsts. A classic reference work, packed with useful practical advice and many illustrations. Covers creased, general wear, but fairly good. Keywords: wood timber craft crafts woodwork cabinets carpentry handcrafts handicrafts hobbies building Cat nr 2800 - $A12

MADE SIMPLE - WOODWORKING JOINTS. Holloway, David. London, Bloomsbury Books, octavo hardcover, pictorial boards, Materials, tools and the structure of each type of joint. Very good with good dust-jacket. ISBN 1854713779. Keywords: woodwork woodworking carpentry hobbies craft crafts handicrafts timber joints Cat nr 5801 - $A21

MAKING MARVELOUS WOOD TOYS. Lynn, Tim and Tom. Sterling Publishing (USA), A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1988, 128 pages, illustrated. Information and advice and fully illustrated with plans and constructional details, together with photos, some in colour. Minor wear, blotted-out name in front, otherwise good copy. ISBN 0806967447. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies carpentry wood timber toys Cat nr 8498 - $A26

MAKING NOAH'S ARK TOYS IN WOOD. Bridgewater, Alan and Gill. Sterling Paperback, approx. A4, 1988, 160p, illsts. Has an excellent selection line drawings. Very good copy. ISBN 0806967269. Keywords: craft crafts woodwork timber wood hobbies toys carpentry handcrafts handicrafts Cat nr 15461 - $A16

MODERN POWER TOOL WOODWORKING. De Cristoforo, R.J. Arco Publishing, quarto hardcover, 1972 reprint, 352 pages, illustrated.(Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) A detailed book with a great stack of excellent clear photos and sketches to illustrate techniques. A little edge grubbiness, name in front, but orange cloth and lettering (black and gold) excellent. No dust-jacket. Keywords: power tools woodworking carpentry hobbies crafts handcrafts timber Cat nr 6516 - $A41

MODERN WOODWORKING. Tools, Materials and Processes. Wagner, Willis H. Goodheart-Willcox Co (USA), A4 hardcover, pictorial boards, 1980, 432 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Effectively a complete course in the art. Packed with drawings and B&W photos. Small greeting inside front, otherwise very good clean copy. Heavy! Weighs over 1.5 kg. ISBN 0870063014. Keywords: wood timber woodwork craft crafts handicrafts handcrafts hobbies carpentry Cat nr 3372 - $A26

MORE OF BLIZZARD'S WOODEN TOYS. Blizzard, Richard. London, BCA, large hardcover (approx. A4), pictorial boards, 1987, 215 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Another fabulous collection from the TV toy-building personality (on the BBC). Detailed diagrams, photos and instructions for nearly 30 models. Includes such old favourites as: Wally Woodpecker, Clarence the Clown, a dragon, pull-alongs, Boris the tank engine, rocking horse, dolls' house, tractors and more. The book has one tiny edge spot but is otherwise very good. Keywords: toys hobbies crafts handcrafts handicrafts timber wood woodwork carpentry Cat nr 7867 - $A36

NEW PRACTICAL HOME REPAIR FOR WOMEN, The. Cassiday, Bruce. Berkly Paperback, 1972, 234p, illsts. A stack of practical advice, illustrated. Some wear but fairly good. Keywords: homes houses buildings repairs construction carpentry Cat nr 2083 - $A21

NEW ROUTER HANDBOOK, The. Spielman, Patrick. Sterling, New York - A4 paperback, 384 pages, illustrated.(Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) One of the classic reference texts on this topic, lavishly illustrated with a huge number of line drawings and B&W photos, and full instructional material. Book cover has been repaired with clear tape, otherwise the book is fairly good. ISBN 0806905182. Keywords: wood woodwork timber carpentry hobbies construction building furniture handcrafts handicrafts crafts Cat nr 5752 - $A31

NEWNES COMPLETE PRACTICAL WOODWORKING. Collins, A.T. (editor). Newnes (UK), large hardcover (approx. A4), 1966, 303 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Packed with illustrations and extensive descriptive notes. Note, heavy book. This is a heavily worn book with a lot of edge staining, tape residue inside front and back. but the cloth is good as is the lettering. The dust-jacket is at the 'throwing away' stage. Keywords: timber wood woodwork carpentry construction saws tools crafts hobbies furniture building Cat nr 4845 - $A31

ONE GOOD TURN. A Natural History of the Screwdriver and the Screw. Rybczynski, Witold. Touchstone paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2001, 173 pages, illustrated. Here's something very different! What an interesting piece of research to bring us this story. The light-coloured cover is a bit finger-marked, otherwise the book is good. ISBN 0684867303. Keywords: screws screwdrivers tools woodwork timber carpentry metalwork mechanics Cat nr 6951 - $A14

PIONEERING PROJECTS. Thurman, John. Lon, Pearson, large octavo hardcover, no date, c.1950?, 162 pages, illustrated. Inspired by the needs of the Boy Scouts organization, this book has a wealth of interesting projects easily put together with materials on hand. Includes such projects as: rafts, aerial runways, signal towers, treetop houses, and more. Illustrated with sketches and bw photo plates. Well worn copy, with some creased pages and stains to boards. No dust-jacket. Keywords: bush craft crafts timber carpentry woodwork rope ropework Cat nr 5312 - $A21

REPAIR & RENOVATE WALLS, CEILINGS, WINDOWS and DOORS. Cassell and Parham. Murdoch Books, A4 paperback (pictorial card) with clear plastic overlay, 2001, 142p, illsts. Fully illustrated with a stack of mainly colour sketches and photos. A goldmine of helpful advice and information. Good condition. ISBN 1740450767. Keywords: building do-it-yourself renovations repairs building construction carpentry windows doors Cat nr 2460 - $A21

SCROLL SAW HANDBOOK. Spielman, Patrick. Sterling, New York, A4 paperback, 256 pages, illustrated. The author is a well-known authority on woodworking. The book has a stack of B&W line drawings and B&W photos. Minor wear, good solid copy. ISBN 0806947705. Keywords: wood woodwork timber carpentry hobbies construction building furniture handcrafts handicrafts crafts Cat nr 5753 - $A26

SCROLL SAW PATTERN BOOK. Spielman, Patrick, and Spielman, Patricia. Sterling Publishing (USA) A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), no date, 256 pages, illustrated. Has over 450 patterns, all imaginative, inexpensive, easy to follow. Very good clean copy. ISBN 0806947721. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts wood woodwork carpentry patterns designs Cat nr 7260 - $A22

TABLE SAW TECHNIQUES. Cliffe, Roger W. Sterling (USA) large paperback (approx. A4), 1984, 352 pages, illustrated.(Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) 'The definitive book on table saws . . . every technique ever developed for this popular piece of equipment.' Over 700 photographs, diagrams and drawings, floor plans and patterns. Including information on creating numerous specific projects. Light wear, good solid copy. Keywords: timber wood woodwork carpentry construction saws tools crafts hobbies furniture building Cat nr 4842 - $A31

UNDERSTANDING WOOD. A craftsman's guide to wood technology. Hoadley, R. Bruce. The Taunton Press, large (A4) hardcover, 1981, 256 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) This book has some damp affectation but no actual damage to photos or text - just a wavy effect on paper. A comprehensive reference book, with many illustrations. Light edge stains, dust-jacket bit worn and frayed but green cloth looks very handsome and gilt lettering is excellent. Note, heavy book. 0918804051. Keywords: timber wood woodwork carpentry construction saws tools crafts hobbies furniture building Cat nr 4844 - $A41

WOOD TECHNOLOGY. For the Junior Certificate. Gaughran, Bill (editor). Dublin, Gill and Macmillan, A4 Paperback, 1992, 309p, illsts. (Heavy book, postage additional to standard rate may apply; you will be emailed with details.) Excellent selection of illustrations throughout the book, mostly in full colour. Topics include: Trees of Ireland, Defects in Timber, Joining Wood, Tools, Fasteners, Hinges, Finishing, Carving, Turning, Laminating, Electronics, and more. A goldmine of information. A little edge and corner wear, minor creases, etc, but basically good copy. ISBN 0717119629. Keywords: wood timber carpentry craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts building Cat nr 13885 - $A36