Search Results: Hobbies - Woodworking from Riverwood's Books

New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1983. First Edtiion. Hardcover. 0442213395 . Ex-library book, still in quite good condition - laminated cover and usual ex-lib type of markings. Cover has light edgewear - a little moreso to corners and bottom edge where the paper is rubbed off in a few spots. Light edgewear to jacket which is attached to book. Light scuffing of laminate. Pages clean and intact. Profusely illustrated in b/w. 134 pages. Wood, from the most expensive and exotic to the common, backyard species, can be transformed into beautifully crafted objects by the woodworker who understands its particular properties and how to make the most of them. The inherent characteristics of the original tree, as well as how the wood was grown, cut and dried, significantly affect the techniques a woodworker should use, as well as what the end product should be. The author explains how to determine the strengths, weaknesses and applications of a wide variety of… Read More

Ragged Mountain Press. Very Good. 1993. First Edition. Softcover. 0877423679 . Ex-library book, but still in very good condition - sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Internal pages clean and tight, light soiling outer edge of pages. Cover has light scuffing and a little wear at corners. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 157 pages; These kayaks can do anything the best plastic boats can do, for less than half the price and at less than half the weight. There is little or no internal framing: The boat's shape and strength derive from a stressed plywood skin. Includes complete plans and step-by-step instructions for building Yare, a 16-foot, 28-pound high-performance single; Cape Charles, an 18-foot, 38-pound expedition kayak; and Pocomoke, a 20-foot, 52-pound touring double, as well as plans for building paddles from wood and epoxy and information on designing your own kayak. [382-osl] .

Prince George, B. C.: Log House Pub.. Good. 1979. First Edition. Hardcover. 092027028X . Log House Publishing 1979. Ex-library book with usual ex-lib type of markings. Would be upgraded to very good except it appears someone's child or small dog has chewed on bottom edge & upper spine of book. This doesn't affect the pages except tiny piece out of corner of last few pages. Cover is otherwise good with some light soiling. Pages are all intact with occasional light soiling and a few tiny edge tears and light creases on a few pages. Profusely illustrated. Contains plans for 37 different log houses and design considerations for log buildings. ; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall .

St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1985. First Edition. Hardcover. 0312506783 . HC/DJ - near fine/VG+. Hardcover clean and intact, fine other than a little bumping to corners/spine ends and light age tanning to page edges. B/w & colour illus. Jacket has light edgewear, scuffing, couple tiny tears and tanning to edges. 23 projects for making classic pieces of furniture using traditional methods and materials, accompanied by clear working drawings, measured diagrams and photos where appropriate. Projects: shelves and boxes , stools, spinning chair, corner cabinet, pedestal table, chest, cradle, dining table, ladderback chair etc. Intended more for the experienced woodworker than the beginner. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; (*Note: due to heavy weight, extra postage will be required to all locations). .

New York: Sterling. Very Good. 1991. First Edition. Softcover. 0806972483 . Oversize softcover, plastic laminated. Ex-library in excellent condition, very light wear/soiling. b/w illustrations. 40 extraordinary projects for pet homes & carriers, incl. dog castle, cat play steamboat, cat sleeping box, a-frame for large dogs, feline fun house, rabbit hutch, various bed frames, etc.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall .

Sterling. Very Good. 1982. Softcover. 0806976608 . Very good condition - light edgewear to covers. Pages clean and intact, light soiling to outer edge of pages. Experience the satisfaction of creating real and beautiful carvings, both working and decorative, to your own specifications. It is this satisfaction that can convert a duck hunter to a dyed-in-the-wool decoyist.....Because there is no single way to make a decoy, you'll see a wide range of tools and techniques. (395osl) ; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall .

Toronto: James Lorimer & Co.. Good in Good dust jacket. 1977. First Edition. Hardcover. 0888621485 . Ex-library book in good condition, laminated cover and usual stamps & stickers. Light edgewear (a little moreso to corners) , light soiling, small tear on front. Interior pages are tight & clean, occasional page creasing. B/w photos. 95 pages. "Mennonites are among the earliest settlers of nineteenth-century Ontario. A law-abiding, deeply religious and pacifist people, they travelled from Pennsylvania by wagon and foot to settle in the Niagara area around Kitchener-Waterloo and in York County north of Toronto. To Canada the Mennonites brought a long rural tradition of architecture, furniture-making and folk art. These ideas inspired the houses and farms they built, . And the production of a great variety of furniture, in a style rooted in Germany and Pennsyvania and modified with the Ontario experience. Authors Musson and Nykor concentrate on the furniture of the York… Read More

The Taunton Press. Very Good. 1997. First Edition. Softcover. 1561581909 . Book is actually new, but cover has some shelfwear involving creasing across front and rubbing around edge of front cover. Otherwise as new. Color illus. 127 pages. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; SUMMARY: Varnish, shellac, lacquer, and paint all have their own strengths and their advocates. Of course, the trick is choosing the right finish and applying it correctly to a surface that has been properly prepared. That's what this collection of 30 articles from Fine Woodworking will help you do. In addition to explaining how different finishes are applied, you'll learn how to remove finishes, how to mix and use stains and other wood colorants, and how to rub out a finish to perfection. In all, the articles will give you the confidence to broaden your finishing repertoire. (490) .

New York: Sterling. Very Good. 1985. First Edition. Softcover. 0806962445 . Large softcover very good, ex-library with sturdy laminated cover, overall minor wear, light soiling, good solid copy. With expert instructions, working photos and detailed drawings, this book covers everything you need to build the finest wooden structures for birds. Keywords: Robins, Bluebirds, Phoebes, Chickadees, Cardinals, Bird feeders.; 000101; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall .

Sun Designs. Very Good. 1986. Softcover. 0912355050 . Ex-library book with sturdy laminated cover & usual type markings. Light scuffing/light edgewear to cover. Pages are clean other than a bit of ink rubbing on some pages. Colour illustrations. Projects for the beginning to the advanced woodworker. Includes: Victorian sleigh, hutch with table & chairs, riding train with 5 cars, stove, ice box, sand dumper, cars with moving people, doll stroller etc. [417-osl]; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 95 pages .

Sterling. Very Good. 1996. First Edition. Softcover. 0806908408 . Pages clean and tight, light soiling to outer edge of pages. Cover has light edge/corner wear and a little corner curling. Profusely illustrated in colour. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 160 pages; "It is almost impossible to look through this book and not want to start painting immediately. The colors are delightfully different from what is usually shown in project books for painted furniture. The best part is the project actually turns out like the picture, even if you are trying this craft for the first time. " (575) .

Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1995. First Edition. Hardcover. 0806905085 . Ex-library with mylar cover, usual lib stickers, only light wear overall. First section has slight wrinkling to upper corner. Interior pages are otherwise clean & tight. Colour & b/w illus."When the Amish - Mennonite and other German-speaking groups settled in Pennsylvania from the seventeenth century onwards, they brought with them a heritage of decorative painting techniques. Whether decorating a small wooden box, a chest of drawers, or a two-storey barn, the Pennsylvania Dutch used exuberant, colorful designs. Now anyone can learn to create their characteristic motifs, including hearts, tulips, hex signs, birds and others, and use them on a variety of projects large and small. " Full Color. Decorative painting manual, a pattern sourcebook, a technical guide, and a historical celebration all in one. Provides instructions to complete 20 projects. ; ; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall .

Fox Chapel Publishing. Very Good+. 2003. First Edition. Softcover. 1565232151 . Ex-library book, but still in very nice condition - sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Pages clean and tight, cover has light scuffing and light wear to edges. Profusely illustrated in colour. 74 pages. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 74 pages; In-depth instruction and creative ideas for both the novice who has never made a pen and the experienced turner looking for a fresh approach are detailed in this book. From choosing a mini-lathe and turning tools to mastering pen turning basics, and from choosing woods and alternative materials to marketing finished work, everything woodworkers need to know to complete a practical and beautiful custom pen is detailed. Step-by-step instructions are provided for making a variety of pens, including a box elder comfort pen, a bird’s eye maple rollerball pen, a maple burl click pen, a Lacewood Cigar Pen, a pen out of polygem, and a roller-ball-style… Read More

New York: Sterling. Very Good. 1984. First Edition. Softcover. 0806979089 . Scarce Title. Oversize softcover, ex-library with plastic laminate cover, usual markings. Minor wear overall, interior clean & tight. B/w & colour illustrations. How to produce lifelike decoys..bluebill, canvasback, merganser, mallard..close to 300 photos (many in full-color) , anatomy, types of ducks, markings, feathers. A goldmine for the fan of this artform. ; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Tall .

Fox Chapel Pub. Very Good. 1995. First Edition; Second Printing. Softcover. 156523054x . Ex-library book, but still in quite good condition, study laminated cover & usual ex-lib type markings. Internal pages are clean & tight. There is some soiling & spotting to outer edge of pages. Cover has light edgewear to laminate and a small ink marking on rear. Colour & b/w illustrations. Includes over 130 patterns and alphabets. Easy to follow patterns for cut outs, collapsible baskets, fretwork, alphabets & lettering, holiday projects, Christmas ornaments, 3-D relief scenes, plus Joanne's original & unique SmallWondersTM locket and puzzle projects for the first time in book form. Easy to follow tutorials. [955]; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 288 pages .

Woodsmith Corporation. Near Fine. 1995. Magazine. Excellent condition, clean, no markings, 3-hole punched for binder. Address sticker on rear. 31 pages. Contents: Modular clamp storage system, built-up moldings, selecting circular saws, hand plane jointer, hand-held routing tips. (*lower shipping to all locations on this lighter item) [105-osl]; 4to 11" - 13" tall .

Woodsmith Corporation. Near Fine. 1995. Magazine. Excellent condition, clean, no markings, 3-hole punched for binder. Address sticker on rear. 31 pages. Contents: table saw. Outfeed table, adjustable dado jig, tenons on a band saw, overhead lumber storage, quick-change bits. (*lower shipping to all locations on this lighter item) [105-osl]; 4to 11" - 13" tall .

Woodsmith Corporation. Near Fine. 1994. Magazine. Excellent condition, clean, no markings, 3-hole punched for binder. 31 pages. Contents: mico-adjustable drill press table & fence, hand-cut dovetails, hardware storage bin, resawing on the band saw, exclusive drawer joint jig. (*lower shipping to all locations on this lighter item) [105-osl]; 4to 11" - 13" tall .

August Home Publishing. Near Fine. 1998. Magazine. Excellent condition, clean, no markings, 3-hole punched for binder. 31 pages. Contents: vacuum clamping system, router tenoning jig, files and rasps, vacuum veneer press, shop-built support stand. (*lower shipping to all locations on this lighter item) [105-osl]; 4to 11" - 13" tall .

August Home Publishing. Near Fine. 1998. Magazine. Excellent condition, clean, no markings, 3-hole punched for binder. 31 pages. Contents: stacking sawhorses, pocket hole jig, tool review - miter gauges, shop-made edge clamps, spiral router bits. (*lower shipping to all locations on this lighter item) [105-osl]; 4to 11" - 13" tall .