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The Violin Maker

A Search for the Secrets of Craftsmanship, Sound, and Stradivari

by John Marchese ...

“[A] magical, profound, and elegant look at the continued need for high quality in our throw away society.” —Douglas Brinkley, HistorianThis intensely human story, which moves from an ageless workshop in Brooklyn to the rehearsal rooms of Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, and across the globe to Cremona, the birthplace of Stradivari, opens up for the reader the insular and fascinating realm of ... Read more

$11.99 USD

“[A] magical, profound, and elegant look at the continued need for high quality in our throw away society.” —Douglas Brinkley, HistorianThis intensely human story, which moves from an ageless workshop in Brooklyn to the rehearsal rooms of Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, and across the globe to Cremona, the birthplace of Stradivari, opens up for the reader the insular and fascinating realm of
... Read more
Technical Manual - The Blacksmith and the Welder - June 16, 1941

by Various ...

This text contains a comprehensive treatise on blacksmithing and welding. Complete with detailed illustrations, helpful tips, and a wealth of useful information for the smith and welder, this text constitutes an invaluable reference tool for anyone occupied in the aforementioned practices, and constitutes a worthy addition to collections of antiquarian metalworking literature. The chapters of this ... Read more

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This text contains a comprehensive treatise on blacksmithing and welding. Complete with detailed illustrations, helpful tips, and a wealth of useful information for the smith and welder, this text constitutes an invaluable reference tool for anyone occupied in the aforementioned practices, and constitutes a worthy addition to collections of antiquarian metalworking literature. The chapters of this
... Read more
Modern Knifemaking for Beginners

Step-by-step instruction for forging your own knife from expert bladesmiths, including making your own handle, sheath, and sharpening

by Laura Zerra ...

Create yourself the perfect knife with step-by-step guidance from survivalist and Naked and Afraid star Laura Zerra.From her vast experience in the wild, Zerra has learned about what works and what doesn’t, what steel will hold an edge, and what nuances in blade design will make or break a knife. In this concise and affordable edition of A Modern Guide to Knifemaking, she shares essential ... Read more

$13.09 USD

Create yourself the perfect knife with step-by-step guidance from survivalist and Naked and Afraid star Laura Zerra.From her vast experience in the wild, Zerra has learned about what works and what doesn’t, what steel will hold an edge, and what nuances in blade design will make or break a knife. In this concise and affordable edition of A Modern Guide to Knifemaking, she shares essential
... Read more
KITCHEN CABINET MAKING FOR BEGINNERS

A Step-By-Step Pictorial Guide on How to Build DIY Kitchen Cabinets and Bathroom Vanities

by AUSTINE BEN ...

Kitchen Cabinet Making for Beginners makes it possible for the devoted do-it-yourselfer to build new cabinets for a fraction of the cost of purchasing them. When you build your own cabinets you are not just saving money but also completely transforming your space and adding significantly to the value of a home. Cabinets come in a variety of types and finishes, but one thing they all have in common ... Read more

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Kitchen Cabinet Making for Beginners makes it possible for the devoted do-it-yourselfer to build new cabinets for a fraction of the cost of purchasing them. When you build your own cabinets you are not just saving money but also completely transforming your space and adding significantly to the value of a home. Cabinets come in a variety of types and finishes, but one thing they all have in common
... Read more
Getting Started with 3D Carving

Five Step-by-Step Projects to Launch You on Your Maker Journey

by Zach Kaplan ...

3D printing has been the hot topic in the maker world for years now, but there's another type of desktop manufacturing that's become the go-to choice for anyone who needs durable results fast. Instead of slowly depositing layers of plastic, a 3D carver starts with a solid block of material and carves it away using a rotating metal bit. It's faster than 3D printing, offers a wider choice of ... Read more

$13.09 USD

3D printing has been the hot topic in the maker world for years now, but there's another type of desktop manufacturing that's become the go-to choice for anyone who needs durable results fast. Instead of slowly depositing layers of plastic, a 3D carver starts with a solid block of material and carves it away using a rotating metal bit. It's faster than 3D printing, offers a wider choice of
... Read more
Family Handyman Do-It-Yourself Basics

Edited by Family Handyman ...

Series series Family Handyman DIY Basics
**Save Thousands! Tackle the Easy Fixes YourselfOver 120 Step-by-Step Secrets RevealedThe Basics Everyone Can Master**Don’t pay a professional tons of money! We make it so easy for you to tackle the tasks yourself. Below are some of the everyday projects you will find in here to make your life easier and your household more self-sufficient:Cleaning & replacing filtersEasy plumbing fixesPainting ... Read more

$13.99 USD

**Save Thousands! Tackle the Easy Fixes YourselfOver 120 Step-by-Step Secrets RevealedThe Basics Everyone Can Master**Don’t pay a professional tons of money! We make it so easy for you to tackle the tasks yourself. Below are some of the everyday projects you will find in here to make your life easier and your household more self-sufficient:Cleaning & replacing filtersEasy plumbing fixesPainting
... Read more
Minecraft for Makers

Minecraft in the Real World with LEGO, 3D Printing, Arduino, and More!

by John Baichtal ...

Minecraft has sold more than one hundred million copies worldwide (about 25 million of those units for the PC and Mac). According to Mojang, since the beginning of 2016 Minecraft continues to average 53,000 copies sold per day. Microsoft bought Minecraft (and Mojang) in 2014 for $2.5 billion. In 2016, Microsoft released a version of Minecraft specifically for educators called MinecraftEdu that is ... Read more

$13.09 USD

Minecraft has sold more than one hundred million copies worldwide (about 25 million of those units for the PC and Mac). According to Mojang, since the beginning of 2016 Minecraft continues to average 53,000 copies sold per day. Microsoft bought Minecraft (and Mojang) in 2014 for $2.5 billion. In 2016, Microsoft released a version of Minecraft specifically for educators called MinecraftEdu that is
... Read more
A Boy's Workshop: With plans and designs for in-door and out-door work

Carpentry Adventures for Young Craftsmen

by Harry Craigin ...

Harry Craigin's "A Boy's Workshop: With Plans and Designs for In-Door and Out-Door Work" emerges as a quintessential guide for young aspiring builders and creators, blending practical instruction with the values of resourcefulness and creativity. The book is meticulously organized, encompassing a diverse range of projects that encourage hands-on learning and foster a sense of accomplishment. Its ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Harry Craigin's "A Boy's Workshop: With Plans and Designs for In-Door and Out-Door Work" emerges as a quintessential guide for young aspiring builders and creators, blending practical instruction with the values of resourcefulness and creativity. The book is meticulously organized, encompassing a diverse range of projects that encourage hands-on learning and foster a sense of accomplishment. Its
... Read more
The Woodwright’s Guide

Working Wood with Wedge and Edge

by Roy Underhill ...

For thirty years, Roy Underhill’s PBS program, The Woodwright’s Shop, has brought classic hand-tool craftsmanship to viewers across America. Now, in his seventh book, Roy shows how to engage the mysteries of the splitting wedge and the cutting edge to shape wood from forest to furniture.Beginning with the standing tree, each chapter of The Woodwright’s Guide explores one of nine trades of ... Read more

$18.99 USD

For thirty years, Roy Underhill’s PBS program, The Woodwright’s Shop, has brought classic hand-tool craftsmanship to viewers across America. Now, in his seventh book, Roy shows how to engage the mysteries of the splitting wedge and the cutting edge to shape wood from forest to furniture.Beginning with the standing tree, each chapter of The Woodwright’s Guide explores one of nine trades of
... Read more
How to Build Your Very Own Little Free Library

11 Mini Structures You Can Build

by Little Free Library, Philip Schmidt ...

Expand the book-sharing movement to your community with How to Build Your Very Own Little Free Library**—your photo-illustrated, inspirational source for building tiny sharing libraries.**Around the world, a community movement is underway featuring quaint landscape structures mounted on posts in front yards and other green spaces, as well as supported in large pots and other vessels outside homes ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Expand the book-sharing movement to your community with How to Build Your Very Own Little Free Library**—your photo-illustrated, inspirational source for building tiny sharing libraries.**Around the world, a community movement is underway featuring quaint landscape structures mounted on posts in front yards and other green spaces, as well as supported in large pots and other vessels outside homes
... Read more
Wood Pallet Wonders

DIY Projects for Home, Garden, Holidays and More

by Becky Lamb ...

Use reclaimed wood to create unique home furniture, gifts, seasonal décor and more—with projects for spring, summer, fall, and winter.Often available for free, wood pallets are ideal for crafters who want to create beautiful and useful items that also reduce waste. Packed with color photos and easy to follow instructions, Wood Pallet Wonders shows you how to build, paint, stencil and finish unique ... Read more

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Use reclaimed wood to create unique home furniture, gifts, seasonal décor and more—with projects for spring, summer, fall, and winter.Often available for free, wood pallets are ideal for crafters who want to create beautiful and useful items that also reduce waste. Packed with color photos and easy to follow instructions, Wood Pallet Wonders shows you how to build, paint, stencil and finish unique
... Read more
The Boy Mechanic: 1000 Things for Boys to Do

Enriched edition. Engaging DIY Projects for Hands-On Boys: Unleashing Creativity and Mechanical Skills in Young Readers

by Various, Megan Ross ...

The Boy Mechanic: 1000 Things for Boys to Do is an engaging compendium of hands-on projects and experiments aimed at fostering ingenuity and practical skills in young males. This eclectic collection, echoed in the educational ethos of the early 20th century, merges instructional directives with entertaining, whimsical illustrations that evoke a sense of adventure. The literary style reflects the ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Boy Mechanic: 1000 Things for Boys to Do is an engaging compendium of hands-on projects and experiments aimed at fostering ingenuity and practical skills in young males. This eclectic collection, echoed in the educational ethos of the early 20th century, merges instructional directives with entertaining, whimsical illustrations that evoke a sense of adventure. The literary style reflects the
... Read more
Bird Houses Boys Can Build

Enriched edition. Encouraging Nature Exploration Through Hands-On Woodworking Projects

by Albert Frederick Siepert, Dylan Bird ...

In "Bird Houses Boys Can Build," Albert Frederick Siepert combines practical craftsmanship with engaging narrative, crafting a unique guide that transcends mere instructional text. This book intricately weaves various design plans, easy-to-follow instructions, and illustrative sketches, appealing not only to novice builders but also piquing the interest of young readers eager to learn. Set against ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In "Bird Houses Boys Can Build," Albert Frederick Siepert combines practical craftsmanship with engaging narrative, crafting a unique guide that transcends mere instructional text. This book intricately weaves various design plans, easy-to-follow instructions, and illustrative sketches, appealing not only to novice builders but also piquing the interest of young readers eager to learn. Set against
... Read more
Wood Finishing 101, Revised Edition

by Bob Flexner ...

Wood staining and finishing doesn't have to be complicated or confusing. It can be simplified with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, and that's exactly what Wood Finishing 101, Revised Edition provides; no science, no art, just simple directions with clear photography to show you every step of the process. With this must-have guide, you'll learn how to finish common woods using widely ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Wood staining and finishing doesn't have to be complicated or confusing. It can be simplified with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, and that's exactly what Wood Finishing 101, Revised Edition provides; no science, no art, just simple directions with clear photography to show you every step of the process. With this must-have guide, you'll learn how to finish common woods using widely
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Wood

Craft, Culture, History

by Harvey Green ...

A rich, authoritative look at a material that plays an essential role in human cultureWood has been a central part of human life throughout the world for thousands of years. In an intoxicating mix of science, history, and practical information, historian and woodworker Harvey Green considers this vital material's place on the planet. What makes one wood hard and one soft? How did we find it, tame ... Read more

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A rich, authoritative look at a material that plays an essential role in human cultureWood has been a central part of human life throughout the world for thousands of years. In an intoxicating mix of science, history, and practical information, historian and woodworker Harvey Green considers this vital material's place on the planet. What makes one wood hard and one soft? How did we find it, tame
... Read more
Feels Like Home

Transforming Your Space from Uninspiring to Uniquely Yours

by Marian Parsons ...

Discover how to achieve your dream home on an affordable budget using these inspiring pictures, practical tips, and easy-to-implement tutorials.Most of us don’t live in a dream home that was custom built to suit our tastes. We have to work with a house that brings its own style, quirks, and personality to the table. But imagine walking into this house, but it’s perfectly designed and decorated ... Read more

$13.99 USD

Discover how to achieve your dream home on an affordable budget using these inspiring pictures, practical tips, and easy-to-implement tutorials.Most of us don’t live in a dream home that was custom built to suit our tastes. We have to work with a house that brings its own style, quirks, and personality to the table. But imagine walking into this house, but it’s perfectly designed and decorated
... Read more
The Birdhouse Book

Building, Placing, and Maintaining Great Homes for Great Birds

by Margaret A. Barker, Elissa Ruth Wolfson ...

The Birdhouse Book is the most authoritative book available for creating safe, sturdy, and easy-to-build homes for many of North America’s favorite birds. This updated edition includes important new and timely topics including impacts of climate change on birds, nestbox monitoring for community science, native plants, and how birders can help birds.Written with those who truly want the best for ... Read more

$17.99 USD

The Birdhouse Book is the most authoritative book available for creating safe, sturdy, and easy-to-build homes for many of North America’s favorite birds. This updated edition includes important new and timely topics including impacts of climate change on birds, nestbox monitoring for community science, native plants, and how birders can help birds.Written with those who truly want the best for
... Read more
Woodworking: Complete Woodworking Guide for Beginner's With Step-by-Step Instructions (BONUS - 16,000 Woodworking Plans and Projects)

by Ted Woodrow ...

Woodworking Guide for Beginner'sComplete Woodworking Guide for Beginner's With Step-by-Step Instructions (BONUS - 16,000 Woodworking Plans and Projects)I found my way into fine woodworking shortly after graduating college, in 2003. I took a 2 week introduction to the fundamentals of fine woodworking at Boston’s North Bennet Street School. From there, I spent 3 years working at woodworking ... Read more

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Woodworking Guide for Beginner'sComplete Woodworking Guide for Beginner's With Step-by-Step Instructions (BONUS - 16,000 Woodworking Plans and Projects)I found my way into fine woodworking shortly after graduating college, in 2003. I took a 2 week introduction to the fundamentals of fine woodworking at Boston’s North Bennet Street School. From there, I spent 3 years working at woodworking
... Read more
16.000 Plans For Extreme Woodworking: Easy Projects For Saving a Ton of Money and Having a Blast!

by Bruce Press ...

Over 16000 Woodworking Plans at your fingertips!Each of the more than 16,000 plans is well organized and structured in a way that even a beginner can easily read, interpret, and follow.Instructions are detailed and clear! You are guaranteed to get the project done right if you strictly follow the provided instructions!Regardless of the project you are considering working on, from a plain toy box ... Read more

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Over 16000 Woodworking Plans at your fingertips!Each of the more than 16,000 plans is well organized and structured in a way that even a beginner can easily read, interpret, and follow.Instructions are detailed and clear! You are guaranteed to get the project done right if you strictly follow the provided instructions!Regardless of the project you are considering working on, from a plain toy box
... Read more
Ingrained

The Making of a Craftsman

by Callum Robinson ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLERLONGLISTED FOR THE 2025 ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE IN NONFICTIONA captivating memoir that immerses readers in the life of a Scottish carpenter as he perfects his craft, builds a business, and reflects on what inheritance and shared responsibility really mean.The eldest son of a master woodworker, Callum Robinson spent his childhood surrounded by wood and trees, ... Read more

$12.49 USD

NATIONAL BESTSELLERLONGLISTED FOR THE 2025 ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE IN NONFICTIONA captivating memoir that immerses readers in the life of a Scottish carpenter as he perfects his craft, builds a business, and reflects on what inheritance and shared responsibility really mean.The eldest son of a master woodworker, Callum Robinson spent his childhood surrounded by wood and trees,
... Read more
The Handyman's Guide

Essential Woodworking Tools and Techniques

by Paul N. Hasluck ...

This comprehensive guide to the tools and techniques of woodworking has been a favorite of both amateur and professional woodworkers for over a century. Readers will learn to make almost anything using only hand tools. With nearly 3,000 illustrations, this definitive guide is an invaluable resource for any do-it-yourselfer.From identifying and holding tools properly to constructing your own ... Read more

$10.99 USD

This comprehensive guide to the tools and techniques of woodworking has been a favorite of both amateur and professional woodworkers for over a century. Readers will learn to make almost anything using only hand tools. With nearly 3,000 illustrations, this definitive guide is an invaluable resource for any do-it-yourselfer.From identifying and holding tools properly to constructing your own
... Read more
Good Clean Fun

Misadventures in Sawdust at Offerman Woodshop

by Nick Offerman ...

Nick Offerman, woodworker, actor, and co-host of NBC’s Making It, invites you on a hilarious and informative woodworking adventure that takes you behind the scenes of his very own woodshop.Nestled among the glitz and glitter of Tinseltown is a testament to American elbow grease and an honest-to-god hard day’s work: Offerman Woodshop. Captained by hirsute woodworker, actor, comedian, and writer ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Nick Offerman, woodworker, actor, and co-host of NBC’s Making It, invites you on a hilarious and informative woodworking adventure that takes you behind the scenes of his very own woodshop.Nestled among the glitz and glitter of Tinseltown is a testament to American elbow grease and an honest-to-god hard day’s work: Offerman Woodshop. Captained by hirsute woodworker, actor, comedian, and writer
... Read more
Wood Pallet Wonders

20 Stunning DIY Storage & Decor Designs Made from Reclaimed Pallets

by Samantha Hartman ...

Rustic meets modern with the charming DIY guide, Wood Pallet Wonders. This instructional collection of twenty incredible home design projects uses wood pallets and reclaimed materials to create eye-catching storage and décor. From the rustic Chevron Coffee Table and the beautiful Herb Garden to the stylish Bar Cart, beginner and veteran DIYers alike can take delight in crafting rustic projects ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Rustic meets modern with the charming DIY guide, Wood Pallet Wonders. This instructional collection of twenty incredible home design projects uses wood pallets and reclaimed materials to create eye-catching storage and décor. From the rustic Chevron Coffee Table and the beautiful Herb Garden to the stylish Bar Cart, beginner and veteran DIYers alike can take delight in crafting rustic projects
... Read more
The Irish Gaelic Tattoo Handbook: Authentic Words and Phrases in the Celtic Language of Ireland

by Audrey Nickel ...

Are you planning an Irish-language tattoo or inscription, or just curious about Irish? Find out why it's dangerous to rely on the internet for an Irish translation! Learn how to honour the Celtic language and culture of Ireland – and avoid embarrassing mistakes – with a glossary of over 400 authentic Irish-language words, phrases, and sayings suitable for tattoos and inscriptions. The book also ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Are you planning an Irish-language tattoo or inscription, or just curious about Irish? Find out why it's dangerous to rely on the internet for an Irish translation! Learn how to honour the Celtic language and culture of Ireland – and avoid embarrassing mistakes – with a glossary of over 400 authentic Irish-language words, phrases, and sayings suitable for tattoos and inscriptions. The book also
... Read more

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