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FA Rustic woodwork work garden furniture carpentry 1907 by Alys
Rustic Carpentry with numerous engravings & diagrams by P. Hasluck 1907.Small split to top of spine fabric which has been repaired,otherwise good condition. Just packed with superb projects for all sorts of garden projects,planters,summer houses,porches ,benches etc all done in the now rarely seen...
October 25th 08 02:04 PM
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FA Vintage Lino Linoleum laying fitting manual by Alys
Linoleum Laying and Maintenance Instructions by Michael Nairn & Company,undated but I would guess to 1920/30s. This book is on techniques for laying original (oil based) linoleum (as opposed to the new plastic versions) which has recently become very popular once again. It is divided into...
November 8th 08 02:47 AM
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FA Signwork signwriting signwriters craft manual by Alys
Signwork, A Craftsmans manual by Bill Stewart ,ex.lib. otherwise VGC, 259 pages. Said to be "the" book on the subject,hugely comprehensive on all aspects of the craft. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=370105661653&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT
November 8th 08 02:44 AM
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FA Wrought Iron Work smithing blacksmith manual by Alys
Wrought Iron Work ,A Manual of instruction for Craftsmen,Council for Small industries Rural Areas,VGC, 97 pages. Fantastically detailed manual on the general skills needed for various forms of wrought ironwork. Very comprehensive,with detailed step-by- step pictures...
November 8th 08 02:45 AM
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FA Silversmiths Craft Manual domestic silver making 1935 by Alys
A Silversmith's Manual by Bernard Cuzner,1935,VGC, 224 pages. Really useful vintage craft manual with explanatory illustrations,covering the making of domestic silver utensils,as opposed to jewellery. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=370105664852&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT
November 8th 08 02:45 AM
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FA Vintage Art Smithing blacksmith metal work manual 1896 by Alys
A Handbook of Art Smithing for the use of Practical Smiths,Designers of Ironwork ,Technical & Art Schools,Architects etc. 1896 ,,some wear to extremities,a little yellowing to pages,otherwise a good solid copy. 207 pages. A really scarce smiths manual,with superb engraved illustration,a must for...
October 28th 08 12:12 AM
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FA Ship Painters handbook decorators decorating painting by Alys
The Ship Painters handbook by George S Welsh ,Painter R.N., VGC,183 pages. Extremely unusual old book,covers the art of traditional ship painting,with a hoste of old style work,as well as related decorating skills such as signwriting...
November 28th 08 06:22 PM
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FA Writing Illuminating Lettering burnishing gilding 1948 by Alys
Writing,Illuminating & Lettering by Edward Johnston ,diagrams & Illustrations by Noel Rooke,good condition, 434 pages. This is the book on the subject,hugely comprehensive,also covering all sorts of related subjects,laying & burnishing gold, coloured capitals, inscriptions in stone...
October 1st 08 11:29 PM
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FA Dorset Country Pottery ceramics history Verwood by Alys
Dorset Country Pottery, The Kilns of the Verwood District by Jo Draper & Penny Copland-Griffiths,in as new condition, large format, 192 pages. Superb history of the country pottery of Dorset ,and in particular the Verwood area.Hugely...
September 28th 08 09:54 PM
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FA Vintage Bookbinding bookbinders manual 1937 by Alys
Bookbinding, and the Care of Books ,A Text-book for Bookbinders and Librarians by Douglas Cockerell with Drawings by Noel Rook,1937,ex library ,faded boards,otherwise a good sound copy., 342 pages. An extremely thorough book on bookbinding and allied skills, packed with...
September 18th 08 12:15 AM
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FA Spinning Wheels history spinning spinners by Alys
Spinning Wheels ,Spinners & Spinning by \Patricia Baines ,large format hardback,VGC, 252 pages. THE book on the spinning wheel,it's history in it's various forms, the culture of the spinner etc.Superb...
May 19th 08 11:53 PM
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FA Vintage ornamental Turning metal wood lathe turner 1904 by Alys
Turning Lathes, A Guide to Turning,Screw Cutting , Metal Spinning,Ornamental etc.with 225 illustrations.1904,some staining to front board,a little to rear board,otherwise a good solid copy.228 pages. Superb book on turning and lathework,mostly applied to metal,but also some on boxwood and foreign...
May 19th 08 11:48 PM
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FA Traditional Upholstery manual upholsterers book by Alys
The Complete Upholsterer A Practical Guide to Upholstering Traditional Furniture by Carole Thomerson ,virtually new condition,large format , 192 pages. This is a really good book on the subject, and I speak as someone with upholstery/soft furnishing experience.Starts with a section history and...
May 19th 08 11:41 PM
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FA Wood Turning manual book lathe vintage turners by Alys
Wood Turning by Percy Blandford ,VGC , 94 pages. Really useful vintage turners book,packed with relevant diagrams information etc. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320244997913&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT
April 29th 08 10:17 PM
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FA Vintage Woodcarving Manual woodcarver carving wood 1894 by Alys
Wood Carving by Charles G Leland good condition, 1894,large format , 162 pages. Simply georgeous victorian wood carvers manual,featuring some pretty advanced work.Superb engraved illustrations. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=220319978058&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT
December 4th 08 12:23 PM
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FA Bookbinding by Hand vintage Bookbinders Manual by Alys
Bookbinding by hand for Students and Craftsmen by Laurence Town,dustwrapper somewhat chipped & fragile,book itself in good condition. 281 pages. Extremely detailed manual on bookbinding,packed with illustrations,a fold out chart of sequences of work for binding,covers everything in great...
November 14th 08 12:06 AM
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FA Brushmaking Craft & Industry by [email protected]
Brushmaking : Craft & Industry by Michael R Snow, VGC 98 pages. Really well illustrated book on the history,techniques and culture of brushmaking with a lesser amount of instructional material. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320163518600&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT
September 29th 07 06:51 PM
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Brother e touch by Amandajane93
Hi all, I have a brother e touch and am trying to find some more thread cartridges. Does anyone have any idea where I can get some? Have tried all the usual places. Many thanks Amanda
February 10th 13 10:07 AM
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where can I find 10000 grit polish ? by Ami Tour
In article , says... does anyone have any ideas where to find the Craftsman polish or similiar ?? Thank you, Jack
September 11th 03 12:56 AM
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to homemakers and single moms by [email protected]
Please read and believe: Turn $6 into $60,000 in 90 days, GUARANTEED I found this in a news group and decided to try it. A little while back, I was browsing through news groups, just like you are now and came across a message just like this, that said you could make thousands of dollars within...
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