{"title":"Homebuilding \u0026 Home Improvement Books","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\n","products":[{"product_id":"thewoodwrightscompanion","title":"The Woodwright's Companion","description":"\u003cp\u003eTaken from his PBS show \"The Woodwright's Shop\", \u003ci\u003e The Woodwright's Companion \u003c\/i\u003e covers more on timbers, making tool handles, saws, planes, sharpening, sash joinery, shingle riving and house construction, crow chasers and turkey calls, hurdles (fences), whimmy diddles, a snap line, marking gauge and a candle stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN 978-0-80784-095-5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e198 pages, Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"University of North Carolina Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821580849434,"sku":"200557","price":24.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/200557d.jpg?v=1768340577"},{"product_id":"thewoodwrightsworkbook","title":"The Woodwright's Workbook","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    The Woodwright's Workbook : Further Explorations in Traditional Woodcraft. Author, Roy Underhill\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   In\n   \u003ci\u003e\n    The Woodwright's Workbook\n   \u003c\/i\u003e\n   , Roy covers workbenches, screwboxes and taps, lathes, tool chests, a churn, a 6-board chest, chairs, a barn, a fort and a rowboat.  Also Roy's version of \"The Debate of the Carpenter's Tools\", and a field guide to American tool marks.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   ISBN 978-0-80784-157-0\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   248 pages, Paperback\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"University of North Carolina Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821580947738,"sku":"200574","price":24.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/200574d.jpg?v=1768340578"},{"product_id":"bob-langs-complete-kitchen-cabinetmaker","title":"Bob Langs Complete Kitchen Cabinetmaker","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    Bob Lang's Complete Kitchen Cabinetmaker. Author, Bob Lang\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   This new technical handbook shows woodworkers exactly how to approach the complex job of designing and making built-in cabinets for kitchens, family rooms, and home offices. Robert W. Lang gives readers clearly written text, meticulously detailed shop drawings, and sharp photographs showing how the cabinets go together in the real world. This comprehensive handbook gives woodworkers the choice of building traditional face-frame cabinets, or contemporary frameless Euro-style cabinets. Readers will benefit from practical and shop-tested methods and time-savers on every page.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Readers will learn:\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    How to measure the room and design cabinetry that considers function, needs and tastes, plus aesthetics, budget, and materials.\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    How to develop working shop drawings and cutting lists for each cabinet in the installation.\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    How to work efficiently with solid wood, veneered plywood, MDF, and plastic laminates.\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    How to build traditional face-frame cabinets, and 32-mm Euro-style frameless cabinets.\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    How to cut and join the basic box, and how the box differs for base cabinets, drawer stacks, sinks, corners, appliances, peninsulas and islands, offices, entertainment centers, and family rooms.\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    How to construct wall-hung cabinets, cabinets with lighting, and floor-to-ceiling cabinets.\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    How to make doors, drawer faces, drawer boxes, and countertops for any style of cabinet.\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Robert W. Lang of Cincinatti, OH. is a cabinetmaker, draftsman, and writer. He is the author of\n   \u003ci\u003e\n    Shop Drawings for Craftsman Furniture\n   \u003c\/i\u003e\n   ,\n   \u003ci\u003e\n    More Shop Drawings for Craftsman Furniture\n   \u003c\/i\u003e\n   ,\n   \u003ci\u003e\n    Shop Drawings for Craftsman Inlays \u0026amp; Hardware\n   \u003c\/i\u003e\n   , and\n   \u003ci\u003e\n    Shop Drawings for Craftsman Interiors\n   \u003c\/i\u003e\n   .\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   ISBN 978-1-56523-803-9\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   223 pages, Paperback\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003ca name=\"moreinfo\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"background:#D6CBB5; padding:2px 4px; font-size:13.33px;\"\u003e\n   Additional Information\n  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n   \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003c\/p\u003e\n   \u003cdiv class=\"flip-book-container\"\u003e\n    \u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless=\"seamless\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.flipsnack.com\/widget\/v2\/widget.html?hash=fumlv0as\u0026amp;bgcolor=EEEEEE\u0026amp;t=1399323506\" width=\"560\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/iframe\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Fox Chapel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821624037658,"sku":"202751","price":22.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/202751d.jpg?v=1768340723"},{"product_id":"constructing-a-fireplace-mantel-by-steve-penberthy","title":"Constructing A Fireplace Mantel by Steve Penberthy","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    Constructing A Fireplace Mantel : Step-by-Step from Plywood And Stock Moldings. Author, Steve Penberthy\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003ci\u003e\n    Constructing a Fireplace Mantel\n   \u003c\/i\u003e\n   is author Steve Penberthy's second offering in fireplace design. His first book,\n   \u003ci\u003e\n    Step-by-Step to a Classic Fireplace Mantel\n   \u003c\/i\u003e\n   , had a great deal of success demonstrating basic designs, and\n   \u003ci\u003e\n    Constructing a Fireplace Mantel\n   \u003c\/i\u003e\n   follows that up with many more complicated designs. Includes step-by-step instructions for building a beautiful mantelpiece with a recessed face plate, paneled designs on the legs and face plate and many other variations. Clear explanations and color photographs illustrate every step.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   ISBN 978-0-76432-457-4\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Paperback, 80 pages\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Schiffer Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821774835994,"sku":"203649","price":13.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/203649d.jpg?v=1768341092"},{"product_id":"craftsman-homes-gustav-stickley","title":"Craftsman Homes - Gustav Stickley","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    Craftsman Homes : Architecture and Furnishings of the American Arts and Crafts Movement. Author, Gustav Stickley\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003ci\u003e\n    Craftsman Homes\n   \u003c\/i\u003e\n   is an excellent resource for anyone considering a restoration of an Arts and Crafts or Mission home, as well as being a fascinating read for anyone interested in this classic style. Gustav Stickley was the original advocate for the Craftsman style in the United States, and his designs are still relevant today. Includes illustrations and plans for over 40 cottages, cabins and bungalows.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   ISBN 978-0-48623-791-6\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Paperback, 224 pages\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821774901530,"sku":"202745","price":15.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/202745d.jpg?v=1768341093"},{"product_id":"roberts-illustrated-millwork-catalog","title":"Roberts Illustrated Millwork Catalog","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    Roberts' Illustrated Millwork Catalog : A Sourcebook of Turn-of-the-Century Architectural Woodwork. Author, Roberts \u0026amp; Co.\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003ci\u003e\n    Roberts' Illustrated Millwork Catalog\n   \u003c\/i\u003e\n   is a great resource for architects, historians, carpenters, preservationists and restorationists. E.L. Roberts \u0026amp; Co was a Chicago-based wholesale manufacturer of architectural woodwork at the turn of the century, and\n   \u003ci\u003e\n    Roberts' Millwork Catalog\n   \u003c\/i\u003e\n   is a direct reproduction of the catalog released in 1903. An encyclopedia of finely-crafted products including window blinds, brackets, china closets, church fittings, doors, frames, gable finishes, linen closets, moldings and many more, this volume includes almost 300 line drawings and photographs to provide the reader with details and alternate views of the various parts and pieces.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   ISBN 978-0-48625-697-9\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Paperback, 416 pages\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821774999834,"sku":"200273","price":20.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/200273d.jpg?v=1768341095"},{"product_id":"simplified-guide-to-custom-stairbuilding-and-tangent-handrailing","title":"Simplified Guide To Custom Stairbuilding and Tangent Handrailing","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cb\u003e\n   Simplified Guide to Custom Stairbuilding and Tangent Handrailing. Author, George R. diCristina\n  \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   The\n   \u003ci\u003e\n    Simplified Guide to Custom Stair Building and Tangent Handrailing\n   \u003c\/i\u003e\n   provides explanations for constructing many types of custom staircases, including elliptical stairs and continuous incline stairs, and covers critical topics such as locating risers in a curved stairway and installing balusters. Make your own distinctive, personalized stair and handrail designs!\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   ISBN 978-0-94193-663-7\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Paperback, 278 pages\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Linden Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821776769306,"sku":"202746","price":26.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/202746.jpg?v=1751683065"},{"product_id":"vacation-homes-and-cabins-16-complete-plans","title":"Vacation Homes and Cabins - 16 Complete Plans","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    Vacation Homes and Cabins: 16 Complete Plans Prepared By the u.s. Department of Agriculture\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003ci\u003e\n    Vacation Homes and Cabins\n   \u003c\/i\u003e\n   includes complete plans for 16 low-cost permanent and vacation homes and cabins.\n Many different varieties, including wood-frame, A-frame, pole-frame, concrete masonry and log cabin\n are included, and sizes range from 10' x 14' one-room cabins to a two-bedroom tenant house. The US Department\n of Agriculture put together this excellent guide, and they include sketches, floor plans, construction hints,\n materials lists and several other valuable tips for building your vacation home or cabin.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   ISBN 978-0-48623-631-5\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Paperback, 105 pages\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821776867610,"sku":"202646","price":14.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/202646d.jpg?v=1768341114"},{"product_id":"circularworkincarpentryandjoinery","title":"Circular Work In Carpentry and Joinery","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    Circular Work In Carpentry and Joinery. Author, George Collings\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   A practical guide on circular work of single and double curvature. This is a new edition of the 5th London edition of 1911. Completely annotated with numerous new drawings. Essential for the carpenter and joiner.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   ISBN 978-0-94193-648-4\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Paperback, 126 pages\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Linden Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821777162522,"sku":"201732","price":19.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/201732d.jpg?v=1768341117"},{"product_id":"shop-drawings-for-craftsman-interiors","title":"Shop Drawings For Craftsman Interiors","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    Shop Drawings for Craftsman Interiors : Cabinets, Moldings \u0026amp; Built-Ins for Every Room in the Home. Author, Robert W. Lang\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003ci\u003e\n    Shop Drawings for Craftsman Interiors\n   \u003c\/i\u003e\n   is a great guide for carpenters and woodworkers looking to repair or replace original Craftsman details in their own homes. Author Robert W. Lang takes the Craftsman-style design details and tailors them to modern standards, techniques and materials. This update to the classic Craftsman design includes working shop drawings for kitchen and bathroom cabinets, closet and passage door details, crown moldings, chair railing, wall paneling and wainscoting, staircase designs, window seats, door trim, built-in dining nooks and porches.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   ISBN 978-1-89283-616-8\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Paperback, 224 pages\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Fox Chapel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821778145562,"sku":"202735","price":22.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/202735d.jpg?v=1768341128"},{"product_id":"back-to-basics-constructing-kitchen-cabinets","title":"Back To Basics - Constructing Kitchen Cabinets","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    Back To Basics - Constructing Kitchen Cabinets\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   In\n   \u003ci\u003e\n    Constructing Kitchen Cabinets\n   \u003c\/i\u003e\n   , you'll learn what is important to know now and what can be left for later. Best of all, the information is presented in the plain.spoken language you would hear from a trusted friend or relative, and includes:\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    How to layout and design your kitchen to meet the demands of your household\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Keeping your casework construction simple and well-built\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Five different door styles and how to build each\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Techniques for building strong, smoothly functioning drawers\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Options for installing upper and lower cabinets\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Choosing and installing the best counter surface\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   ISBN 978-1-56523-466-6\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   144 pages, Paperback\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003ca name=\"moreinfo\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"background:#D6CBB5; padding:2px 4px; font-size:13.33px;\"\u003e\n   Additional Information\n  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n   \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003c\/p\u003e\n   \u003cdiv class=\"flip-book-container\"\u003e\n    \u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless=\"seamless\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.flipsnack.com\/widget\/v2\/widget.html?hash=ftm2dss8\u0026amp;bgcolor=EEEEEE\u0026amp;t=1384448452\" width=\"560\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/iframe\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Fox Chapel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821825331482,"sku":"204698","price":22.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/204698d.jpg?v=1768341460"},{"product_id":"outdoor-furniture-built-to-last","title":"Outdoor Furniture - Built To Last","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    Outdoor Furniture - Built To Last: 12 Timeless Woodworking Projects for the Yard, Deck and Patio\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Outdoor furniture has to be designed, first and foremost, to withstand its toughest enemy - the elements. Woodworkers have to allow for the fact that the pieces will occasionally be drenched in water, dried by the wind, and baked by the sun. With appropriate materials, design, joinery, and hardware, pieces can be built that will be as durable and long lasting as any kitchen side chair or bedroom armoire.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   As part of the \"Built to Last Project Series\",\n   \u003ci\u003e\n    Outdoor Furniture\n   \u003c\/i\u003e\n   delves into this sturdy style with 14 projects such as:\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Chairs\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Benches\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Tables\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Swings\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Gliders\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Arbor\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Planter\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Serving Trolly\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Step-by-step instructions, accompanied by crisp drawings detailing every piece of the project and how it all goes together, will guide woodworkers in building from the plans as well as developing their skill at designing outdoor furniture projects of their own.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   Paperback, 144 pages.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   ISBN 978-1-56523-500-7\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Fox Chapel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821834244378,"sku":"205609","price":22.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/205609d.jpg?v=1768341538"},{"product_id":"cabins-and-cottages-john-kelsey","title":"Cabins and Cottages - John Kelsey","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    Cabins \u0026amp; Cottages \u0026amp;$45 Revised and Expanded : The Basics of Building a Getaway Retreat for Hunting, Camping, and Rustic Living. Editor, John Kelsey\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Whether building a summer cottage in the woods, the hunting cabin of your dreams, or homesteading off the grid, this handy reference provides a logical and sensible approach to building permanent shelter in out-of-the-way places.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Including everything from choosing and clearing a site and creating an electrical power source, to clearing the land and creating a foundation, this book offers instruction on building an A-frame cabin and a rustic log cabin with a framed roof. There is also a special section on designing small buildings to cope with \"Mother Nature\", including earthquakes, heavy snow, high wind, and flooding.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Paperback, 168 pages. ISBN 978-1-56523-967-8\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Fox Chapel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821834309914,"sku":"205610","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/205610d.jpg?v=1768341538"},{"product_id":"building-projects-for-backyard-farmers-and-home-gardeners","title":"Building Projects for Backyard Farmers and Home Gardeners","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    Building Projects for Backyard Farmers and Home Gardeners : A Guide to 21 Handmade Structures for Homegrown Harvests. Author, Chris Gleason\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   This is a practical and engaging guide to transforming an ordinary backyard into a productive farm.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Homesteading is experiencing a revival among both rural and urban residents who want to get back to basics and live closer to the land. With this book, homeowners will obtain both inspiration and instruction for transforming their grassy yard into a lush farm that can produce all the food they need.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   The author is an experienced woodworker and homesteader who shows how to plan and design a backyard farm. He offers expert advice for making all of the essential hard-working structures that are needed to sustain small-scale agriculture.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Step-by-step instructions are provided for 10 projects including green houses, beehives, rabbit hutches, raised beds, potting sheds, trellises, fences, and more. Readers learn how to create an irrigation system, harvest rainwater, and keep their farms environmentally sound. Each detailed plan is accompanied by the author's clear, instructive drawings.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   More than just a manual, the book also offers entertaining and enlightening interviews with both experts and \"average Joe\" farmers. We learn what motivates them to become backyard farmers, the lessons that they have to share, and maybe even a couple of funny stories along the way.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   Paperback, 160 pages.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   ISBN 978-1-56523-543-4\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003ca name=\"moreinfo\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"background:#D6CBB5; padding:2px 4px; font-size:13.33px;\"\u003e\n   Additional Information\n  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n   \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003c\/p\u003e\n   \u003cdiv class=\"flip-book-container\"\u003e\n    \u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless=\"seamless\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.flipsnack.com\/widget\/v2\/widget.html?hash=ft9a6p3j\u0026amp;bgcolor=EEEEEE\u0026amp;t=1387387159\" width=\"560\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/iframe\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Fox Chapel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821844205850,"sku":"205726","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/205726d.jpg?v=1768341644"},{"product_id":"how-to-make-outdoor-and-garden-furniture","title":"How To Make Outdoor and Garden Furniture","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    How To Make Outdoor and Garden Furniture : Instructions for Tables, Chairs, Planters, Trellises \u0026amp; More from the Experts at American Woodworker\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Stylish, well-designed outdoor furniture is the crowning beauty of a charming property. Enjoy outdoor living to the fullest with these functional and decorative furniture projects for deck, patio, yard and garden.\nFrom Adirondack chairs, patio bars and picnic tables to showcase Victorian trellises and planters, the experts at American Woodworker provide complete plans and instructions for building great-looking pieces that will beautify your outdoor space. Expert advice on finishing and varnishing ensures that your durable wooden furniture will stand up to the elements for years to come.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003ci\u003e\n    How to Make Outdoor \u0026amp; Garden Furniture\n   \u003c\/i\u003e\n   offers 23 do-it-yourself projects for both novice and experienced woodworkers. Superb step-by-step photographs and excellent working drawings help ensure success for both amateur and experienced builders. Each project takes from just a few hours to a weekend to complete, making this book an ideal resource for transforming your outdoor decor.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Inside you will find expert guidance for making outdoor furniture:\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Step-by-step Color Photographs and Detailed Working Drawings\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Technical Advice on Finishes and Varnishes\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    23 Well-Designed Projects, including tables, benches, chairs, a patio bar, and ornamental trellises and planters\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   ISBN 978-1-56523-765-0\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Paperback, 160 pages\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003ca name=\"moreinfo\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"background:#D6CBB5; padding:2px 4px; font-size:13.33px;\"\u003e\n   Additional Information\n  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n   \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003c\/p\u003e\n   \u003cdiv class=\"flip-book-container\"\u003e\n    \u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless=\"seamless\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.flipsnack.com\/widget\/v2\/widget.html?hash=fhm8oaa8\u0026amp;5\u0026amp;p=6\u0026amp;bgcolor=EEEEEE\u0026amp;t=1375455570\" width=\"560\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/iframe\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Fox Chapel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821852692762,"sku":"205752","price":20.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/205752d.jpg?v=1768341699"},{"product_id":"from-log-to-log-house-sven-gunnar-hakansson","title":"From Log to Log House -  Sven-Gunnar Hakansson","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    From Log to Log House. Author, Sven-Gunnar Håkansson\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Finally back in print after many years. Until now used copies of this book were being sold for $200 or more! In the olden days, building from logs was common-place everywhere trees were plentiful. It was the only way of providing oneself with a house or outbuildings. The craft of long building is a trade that takes considerable skill. If you intend to build your own log home, or a log shed, this book may give you some ideas of styles and floor plans.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Anybody who is capable of swinging an axe will also be able to craft a notch. Log tightness and joint precision need not always be perfect, but should be suited to the use of the building. The important thing is that the participating individual feels the happiness of building a log house, his hands on the axe.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   Hardcover, 334 pages\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   ISBN 978-1936013159\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Gransfors Bruks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821923504410,"sku":"208998","price":62.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/208998d.jpg?v=1768342143"},{"product_id":"woodland-craft-by-ben-law","title":"Woodland Craft by Ben Law","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    Woodland Craft. Author, Ben Law\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Celebrate the splendor of wood with these wood-crafting projects. From simple woven panels to making a functional yurt,\n   \u003ci\u003e\n    Woodland Craft\n   \u003c\/i\u003e\n   features an array of easy-to-follow projects that include crafts for the farm, garden, wood fuel, building and domestic use. In fact, there is something here to satisfy all your project desires! Green wood - wood that has been recently cut and is therefore still moisture-rich - is the predominant material used in the projects featured in this essential guide for craftsman of all levels.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   With\n   \u003ci\u003e\n    Woodland Craft\n   \u003c\/i\u003e\n   you will learn all you need to know about tools and devices, both old and new. You'll browse through the handy directory of tree species and identify the best uses for each. You will appreciate and admire the massive display of illustrations and photographs throughout - nearly 700 combined! And you'll gain the insight you need to make practically anything out of this clean, crisp, beautiful element.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    About the Author:\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n   Ben Law, woodsman, craftsman, eco-builder, teacher and writer, lives and works in Prickly Nut Wood in West Sussex, UK. Ben holds courses on sustainable woodland management and permaculture, runs a specialist eco-building company and trains apprentices. He is the author of several books, including\n   \u003ca data-prev-url=\"https:\/\/www.highlandwoodworking.com\/woodland-woodshop-by-ben-law.aspx\" href=\"\/products\/woodland-woodshop-by-ben-law\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n    Woodland Workshop\n   \u003c\/a\u003e\n   and\n   \u003ca data-prev-url=\"http:\/\/www.highlandwoodworking.com\/roundwood-timber-framing-ben-law.aspx\" href=\"\/products\/roundwood-timber-framing-ben-law\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n    Roundwood Timber Framing\n   \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   Paperback, 216 pages. 496 photos and 185 drawings\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   ISBN 978-1-86108-936-6\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Guild of Master Craftsmen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821969772826,"sku":"204293","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/204293d.jpg?v=1768342360"},{"product_id":"doormaking-strother-purdy","title":"Doormaking - Strother Purdy","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    Doormaking - Materials, Techniques and Projects for Building Your First Door. Author, Strother Purdy\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  Building doors to last, especially exterior doors, takes knowledge and experience that does not come from making other types of furniture.\n  \u003ci\u003e\n   Doormaking\n  \u003c\/i\u003e\n  by Strother Purdy gathers all the information and guidance that both beginning and intermediate woodworkers need to be successful making their first door.\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   While covering the construction of eight popular door styles,\n   \u003ci\u003e\n    Doormaking\n   \u003c\/i\u003e\n   starts first by addressing the fundamentals: the basics of good design and proper construction technique, the pros-and-cons of common materials including wood and sheet goods, interior and exterior finishes, hardware and the fine points of hanging doors.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Once those key elements are covered,\n   \u003ci\u003e\n    Doormaking - Materials, Techniques and Projects for Building Your First Door\n   \u003c\/i\u003e\n   offers project chapters that walk the reader step-by-step through the construction of eight essential doors, explaining design and material choices in specific contexts, tool options and other considerations. The first four projects are easly accessible to a beginner while the the remaining projects offer up some more challenging details for the intermediate woodworker. Filled with clear, color photos and there is an inspiring gallery of doors at the back of the book.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Door Projects:\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Board-and-Batten Door\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Frame-and-Panel Interior Door\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Construction-Grade Plywood Door\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Modern Rustic Door\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Honeycomb Core Door\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Frame-and-Panel Two-Face Door\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Interior French Doors\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Arts-and-Crafts Glass Panel Door\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Sreen Door\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   ISBN 978-1-61035-291-8\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Paperback, 144 pages\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Linden Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821984157978,"sku":"202791","price":24.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/202791d.jpg?v=1768342493"},{"product_id":"outdoor-woodworking-20-inspiring-projects-to-make-from-scratch","title":"Outdoor Woodworking - 20 Inspiring Projects to Make from Scratch","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    Outdoor Woodworking: 20 Inspiring Projects to Make from Scratch\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003ci\u003e\n    Outdoor Woodworking\n   \u003c\/i\u003e\n   is an impressive new title containing a collection of projects, all ideal for the garden, patio or deck. There are some projects ideal for those just starting out in woodworking and others that will challenge even the experienced woodworker. All of the projects include clear guidance on how best to approach the construction of each piece. There are also a number of projects which include helpful hints and tips to achieving perfect results. All of the projects either include step-by-step photography or detailed diagrams and some projects include plans where necessary.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Projects include:\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Bird Table\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Picnic Bench\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Garden Obelisk\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Rose Arch\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Garden Gate\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Dovecote\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Toy wheelbarrow\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Bat Box\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Garden Gate\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Micro Shed\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    And 10 More Projects!\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   ISBN 978-1-7849-4247-2\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Paperback, 136 pages\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Taunton Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821985239322,"sku":"204313","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/204313d.jpg?v=1768342507"},{"product_id":"from-tree-to-table-alan-garbers","title":"From Tree To Table - Alan Garbers","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    From Tree To Table: How to Make Your Own Rustic Log Furniture. Author, Alan Garbers\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Discover the craft of building distinctive rustic furniture from cut timber in this comprehensive guide for woodworkers. Award-winning outdoor writer Alan Garbers shows how to use raw logs to make earthy but elegant pieces. Alan offers sage troubleshooting advice on procuring and processing logs, slabs, and rough-cut lumber, based on years of experience and a passion for the outdoors. He walks you through all of the tools and techniques you need to know for making a variety of eco-chic furniture, much like you might find in an upscale lodge or luxurious backwoods resort.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   With\n   \u003ci\u003e\n    From Tree To Table\n   \u003c\/i\u003e\n   you will:\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Learn how to make one-of-a-kind cabin-style beds, tables, benches, lamps, coat racks, kiva ladders, and more\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Find which tree species look best with the bark on, and which work better with the bark off\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Learn why wood may shrink, warp, or crack-and how to deal with rot, decay, and insects\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Get practical, hands-on guidance for furniture-making techniques-from steam bending and joinery to sanding, gluing, and finishing\n    \u003cp\u003e\n     \u003cbr\u003e\n     Paperback, 152 pages\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n     ISBN 978-1-56523-982-1\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003ca name=\"moreinfo\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"background:#D6CBB5; padding:2px 4px; font-size:13.33px;\"\u003e\n     Additional Information\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n     \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cbr\u003e\n     \u003c\/p\u003e\n     \u003cdiv class=\"flip-book-container\"\u003e\n      \u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless=\"seamless\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.flipsnack.com\/widget\/v2\/widget.html?hash=fhn5ola0p\u0026amp;3\u0026amp;p=4\u0026amp;bgcolor=EEEEEE\u0026amp;t=1548185246\" width=\"560\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/iframe\u003e\n     \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Fox Chapel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50822011650330,"sku":"201610","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/201610d.jpg?v=1768342725"},{"product_id":"bird-house-make-and-makeover-alan-goodsell","title":"Bird House Make and Makeover - Alan Goodsell","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    Bird House Make and Makeover: Mix and Match to Make a Unique Project. Author, Alan Goodsell\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003ci\u003e\n    Bird House Make and Makeover\n   \u003c\/i\u003e\n   by Alan Goodsell is a great resource for turning your garden into a haven for your feathered friends with simple and attractive bird houses to make and make over. Setting up a bird house in your garden will provide birds with a place to rest and raise their young, and will also add a touch of color and style.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Only basic woodworking and crafting skills, materials and tools are needed. There are easy-to-follow step-by-step photography and instructions throughout, and diagrams where required to help ensure your measurements are accurate. Several variations are given for different parts of the bird house so that you have even more options to choose from.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Chapters cover:\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    building a basic box\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    roof styles, roof treatments and wall treatments\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    doors, windows and other features\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    painting and finishing\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    base treatment and mounting your bird house\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   One basic bird house can be made into something unique, depending on the combination of features you choose and how you paint and finish it.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   ISBN  978-1-78494-519-0\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Paperback, 160 pages\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Taunton Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50822016827674,"sku":"204342","price":22.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/204342d.jpg?v=1768342782"},{"product_id":"another-work-possible-joshua-a-klein","title":"Another Work Is Possible - Joshua A. Klein","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 2019, CSF (Charpentiers Sans Frontières) constructed a blacksmith shop for Mortise \u0026amp; Tenon Magazine. \"Carpenters Without Borders\" are a diverse group of skilled craftspeople who use traditional methods and tools. They have restored a medieval bridge in France, a new hewn-truss roof system on a blacksmith shop in Romania, and have even taken their unique skills to China. This is their first project in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e Another Work Is Possible \u003c\/i\u003e documents this ambitious project by CSF where they:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSource logs from the local forest, using horse power to harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeel, hew, scrib, and cut joinery with simple, ancient hand tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShare communal meals made with local ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd finally, raise of this fine structure, accomplishing all of this in less than two weeks!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the excellent photography, \u003ci\u003e Another Work Is Possible \u003c\/i\u003e provides technical explanations of tools and tasks. There are interviews with many of the carpenters themselves and others on the value of using traditional methods and tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Much more than a simple how-to, these (Craftspeople) celebrate the beauty of skilled manual labor, of slowing down and reconnecting to hand craft, sustainability, and fellowship in our increasingly distracted world.\" - Joshua A. Klein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e Another Work Is Possible \u003c\/i\u003e is hardbound with matte dust jacket with Smythe-sewn and matte-coated heavy paper for long-term durability. Printed in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e230 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mortise \u0026 Tenon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50822024495386,"sku":"210200","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/210200d.jpg?v=1768342863"},{"product_id":"chainsaw-manual-for-homeowners","title":"Chainsaw Manual for Homeowners","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Chainsaw Manual for Homeowners: Learn to Safely Use Your Saw to Trim Trees, Cut Firewood, and Fell Trees. Author, Brian J Ruth\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Written by a chainsaw pro, this guidebook teaches how to safely complete everyday yard work. Step-by-step instructions for performing the 12 most common chainsaw operations, including grooming hedges, trimming branches, felling trees, bucking trees, and cutting firewood.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch5\u003e\n   \u003ci\u003e\n    Chainsaw Manual for Homeowners\n   \u003c\/i\u003e\n   shows you how to:\n  \u003c\/h5\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Cut a log into firewood\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Build and use a sawbuck\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Split and stack firewood\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Trim a hedge\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Cut down a large tree\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Limb a downed tree\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Cut down a stump\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Make lumber from logs\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   With hundreds of photographs, illustrations, and step-by-step instructions in plain language, chainsaw expert Brian J. Ruth explains in detail everything you need to know to safely operate your chainsaw. In addition to covering essential projects, you will get professional advice and real solutions for:\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Safely operating your chainsaw\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Purchasing a chainsaw that's right for you\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Required protective equipment and gear\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Keeping your chainsaw sharp and running smoothly\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    When to call in a pro\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Paperback, 200 Pages\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   ISBN: 978-1-56523-927-2\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003ca name=\"moreinfo\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"background:#D6CBB5; padding:2px 4px; font-size:13.33px;\"\u003e\n   Additional Information\n  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n   \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003c\/p\u003e\n   \u003cdiv class=\"flip-book-container\"\u003e\n    \u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless=\"seamless\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.flipsnack.com\/widget\/v2\/widget.html?hash=fzj8vfssc\u0026amp;bgcolor=EEEEEE\u0026amp;t=1532971034\" width=\"560\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/iframe\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Fox Chapel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50822064865562,"sku":"204672","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/201623d.jpg?v=1768343225"},{"product_id":"the-handcrafted-life-of-dick-proenneke","title":"The Handcrafted Life of Dick Proenneke","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    The Handcrafted Life of Dick Proenneke- Monroe Robinson\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Millions of PBS viewers first met Dick Proenneke through the program Alone in the Wilderness, which documents Dicks 30-year adventure in the Alaskan wilderness. On the shores of Twin Lakes, Dick built his cabin and nearly all of the household objects he required to survive, from the ingenious wooden hinges on his front door to the metal ice creepers he strapped to his boots.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   And now,\n   \u003ci\u003e\n    The Handcrafted Life of Dick Proenneke\n   \u003c\/i\u003e\n   examines this adventure through the lens of Dicks tools and the objects he made. Written by Monroe Robinson  the caretaker of Dicks cabin and his personal effects  the book weaves together vintage photos and entries from Dicks journals plus new drawings and images to paint a portrait of a man fully engaged in life and the natural world around him.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   In 1999, after departing Twin Lakes at the age of 82, Dick donated his cabin and all its contents to the National Park Service. For 19 summers, beginning in 2000, Monroe and his wife, K. Schubeck, served as caretakers for Dicks cabin, all the while honoring his motto of keeping it true. The cabin, its objects and this book show how you can make anything you need from almost nothing.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   No one holds a more intimate knowledge of Dicks handcrafted life than Monroe, and just as Dick shared his life through letters and film, Monroe knew he had a responsibility to share all that he had learned. This book, which includes excerpts from more than 7,000 pages of Dicks transcribed journals along with hundreds of photos, dozens of illustrations, and Monroes thoughtful and detailed commentary, is the result. Its nonfiction, how-to, adventure and memoir, but at its heart, its a guidebook on how to live a life thats true, with materials found and a few simple tools. Appealing to woodworkers, toolmakers, homesteaders, hikers, naturalists, conservationists, survivalists and lovers of Alaska, this book is for those who want to know how one man lived an intentional life, the kind of life many dream of living.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003ci\u003e\n    The Handcrafted Life of Dick Proenneke\n   \u003c\/i\u003e\n   is printed in full color on coated #80 matte paper. Its signatures are sewn and secured with fiber tape for durability. The pages are hardbound and covered in cotton cloth. Like all Lost Art Press books, it is produced entirely in the United States.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Hardcover, 456 pages.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   ISBN: 978-1-95469-705-8\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"border:solid 2px #660000; background-color:#EDE9E2;margin:25px 0px 25px 0px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n   \u003cspan style=\"font-weight:bold;\"\u003e\n    We do not sell Lost Art Press books to resellers.\n   \u003c\/span\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   We reserve the right to cancel any order we believe to be from a reseller.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Lost Art Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50822071353626,"sku":"204787","price":57.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/204787d.jpg?v=1768343284"},{"product_id":"gransfors-bruk-coffee-table-book","title":"Gransfors Bruk Coffee Table Book","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Gränsfors Bruk Coffee Table Book.\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Some of the World’s finest axes have been made at Gränsfors Bruk in Hälsingland, Sweden, which was founded in 1902\n and is still thriving today. Axes from Gränsfors Bruk are appreciated by users all over the world.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   This book will tell you about the history of the axe, one of our oldest and most important tools. You will meet blacksmiths\n who work in our forge in Gränsfors as well as some of the key players who have been along on parts of the company’s long\n journey.  You get to take a look inside our axe forge, learn about how axes are made and the secrets behind a really good axe.\n In addition, you will be given ideas on how to care for your axe, to ensure it becomes a lifelong companion.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   So if you are like us, and love blacksmithing, tools and quality craftmanship, this is the book for you. It is the story of\n a company in the heart of Hälsingland, Sweden, but more than that it is a story of our love for axes.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   This is the English version of this book.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Gransfors Bruks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50822095929626,"sku":"208997","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/208997-01d.jpg?v=1768343482"},{"product_id":"outdoor-woodworking-20-inspiring-projects-to-make-from-scratch-2","title":"Super Simple Outdoor Woodworking","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Super Simple Outdoor Woodworking: 15 Practical Weekend Projects. Author,  Randall A. Maxey\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   There are projects designed for both those just starting out and those that would be fun for even the most experienced woodworker to create. All of the projects include clear guidance on how best to approach the construction of each piece and they can be made with standard-sized wood from the DIY store. The projects include helpful step-by-step instructions with clear photography and detailed diagrams.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch5\u003e\n   Projects include:\n  \u003c\/h5\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-top:-3px;\"\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Side Table\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Garden Bridge\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Planter Box\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Picnic Table\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Swing\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Garden Bench\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Barbecue Workstation\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Adirondack Chair\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    And 7 More Projects!\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   ISBN 978-1-78494-620-3\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Paperback, 128 pages\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Guild of Master Craftsmen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50822099468570,"sku":"204358","price":22.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/204358d.jpg?v=1768343504"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/collections\/202791.jpg?v=1765236586","url":"https:\/\/www.highlandwoodworking.com\/collections\/homebuilding-home-improvement-books.oembed?page=2","provider":"Highland Woodworking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}