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Lost Arts

We don't make wooden barrels and wagon wheels any more, but the tools and techniques of the cooper and the wheelmaker remain useful to the modern woodworker. Plus, these traditional skills and techniques are fascinating to learn about. See also Coaches & Wagons, Memoirs.

On sale lost arts books

book cover unavailable Farm Blacksmithing: Practical Hints for Handy-Men

J. M. Drew   Originally published at the turn of the 20th century, this guide covers the essence of the blacksmith's art. Begins with the basics... [read more]

$12.95
Sale! $11.01
book cover unavailable Farm Machinery: Practical Hints for Handy-men

J. Brownlee Davidson,Leon Wilson Chase   Honoring the legacy of American mechanical know-how, this classic guide presents the principles of mechanics as well as step-by-step plans for how... [read more]

$12.95
Sale! $11.01
book cover unavailable Native American Crafts & Skills

David Montgomery   In this fully illustrated guide to wilderness living and survival, the skills and handicrafts of Native Americans developed over hundreds of years... [read more]

$14.95
Sale! $10.17
book cover unavailable Shelters, Shacks & Shanties: And How to Build Them

D. C. Beard   Caught in the open overnight, or wanting to move to the wilderness? Here is lively, step-by-step tutelage on building all types of... [read more]

$12.95
Sale! $10.36
book cover unavailable The Cooper and His Trade

Kenneth Kilby   The Cooper and His Trade. The first book on how to make barrels written by an actual cooper. The first part of the... [read more]

$21.95
Sale! $14.93
book cover unavailable The Woodwright's Eclectic Workshop

Roy Underhill,Rod Underhill   Underhill's wit and charming style is exemplified by this quote about his work: 'How to start with a tree and an axe... [read more]

$22.50
Sale! $15.30

More lost arts books

book cover unavailable Farm Appliances: And How to Make Them

George A. Martin   First published at the turn of the century, this handy guide contains the most innovative and efficient projects for equipping a small... [read more]

$12.95
book cover unavailable Farm Conveniences: And How to Make them

Anonymous   Here are hundreds of homesteading tips, hints and suggestions for the farmer and rural gent. First published in 1884.TABLE OF CONTENTS:1. Workshop... [read more]

$12.95
book cover unavailable Farm Motors: Practical Hints for Handy-men

J. Brownlee Davidson,Leon Wilson Chase   This complete guide, originally published in 1908, presents the origins and mechanical principles of farm motors of every description. Includes waterwheels, tidal... [read more]

$12.95
book cover unavailable Handy Farm Devices: And How to Make Them

Rolfe Cobleigh   Here is a wealth of labor- and money-saving projects, including spill-proof chicken waterers, a lightweight orchard ladder, a small bridge, an easy... [read more]

$12.95
book cover unavailable Household Conveniences and How to Make Them

Jack McConnell   First published in 1884, this complete guide presents over 100 devices to simplify the tasks of housekeepers both inside and outside the... [read more]

$12.95
book cover unavailable Mountainman Crafts & Skills

David Montgomery   Filled with valuable information for hobbyists, survival enthusiasts, family campers and everyone who enjoys outdoor life, Mountainman Crafts and Skills is the... [read more]

$14.95
book cover unavailable Tales from the Blue Ox

Dan Brett   Here is a fascinating collection of the best tools, techniques, and recipes from the Victorian era, often considered the "golden age" of... [read more]

$29.95
book cover unavailable The Pattern Maker's Assistant: Embracing Lathe Work, Branch Work, Core Work, Sweep Work; And Practical Gear Construction; And the Preparation and Use of Tools

Joshua Rose   Describing the methods of pattern shop practices of the late 19th century, this book is as useful today as it was then,... [read more]

$19.95

New items!

Celtic Woodworking Projects
$17.95

20 patterns for woodworkers at all skill levels, including salad servers, a lovespoon, a Dragon... [read more]
Woodworking Projects for Women: 16 Easy-to-Build Projects for the Home and Garden (Craftswoman Book series) (Craftswoman Book series)
$17.95
Sale! $16.15

Woodworking isn't just for the guys! Here's a new book suitable for beginners of either... [read more]
Building Small Projects (Projects Book)
$17.95
Sale! $12.21

Here's a wide variety of small scale projects that make use of your "offcuts" and... [read more]

 

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