Other editions of book A Little Book of Vintage Designs for Making Wooden Boxes

This text contains a wonderful little guide to the designing and making of vintage wooden boxes. Complete with strep-by-step instructions and detailed diagrams, this text constitutes a comprehensive and accessible manual perfect for beginners and is sure to be of interest to discerning woodworkers. The chapters of this book include: 'Attractive Coronation Memento – Trinket Box', 'Attractive Cigarette or Trinket Musical Box', 'Small Box for Cigarettes or Trinkets', 'Inlaid Swivel-Top Cigarette Box', 'Coronation Cigarette Box', 'Crown Bowl or Trinket Box', 'Child's Box of Poster Colours', 'For The Youngsters – Novelty Money Box', 'Artists Sketching Boxes', and 'The Fisherman's Box'. We have elected this text for modern republication due to its instructional value, and we are proud to republish it here complete with a new introduction on woodworking.

This vintage work comprises a detailed discussion on classic grandfather clocks, with information on long cases, dials, hands, corner pieces, and more. Written in clear, concise language and complete with detailed descriptions and fascinating historical information, this volume will appeal to those with a keen interest in the history and development of grandfather clocks, and will make for a lovely addition to collections of allied literature. Many older works such as this are increasingly hard-to-come-by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that this work is being republished now, in an affordable modern edition complete with a new introduction on the history of clocks and watches.

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to food preservation, with a special focus on the making jams, jellies, marmalades, pickles, and sauces. Written in plain, simple language and full of useful tips and handy hints, this handbook is will be of considerable utility to those with a practical interest in preserving food, and would make for a great addition to any culinary collection. Contents include: “Jam Making”, “Jelly Making”, “Marmalade Making”, “Pickles, Chutneys, and Sauces”, “Bottling Fruit”, “Finishing Preservation”, and “Work for Show”. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this vintage book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on preserving food. .

This text comprises a comprehensive handbook pertaining to the designing and making of vintage lamps and light fixtures. Complete with detailed diagrams and step-by-step instructions for each piece, this text is perfect for both the amateur and seasoned designer alike, and is sure to be of interest to creative types with a penchant for handcrafting. The chapters of this book include: Electric Light Standards, Novelty Table Lamps, Walnut Table Lamp, Octagonal Table Lamp, Oak Table Lamp, Wood Turning-Boring Lamp Standards, Wood Turning, Vase Table Lamp... and many others. This antique book has been chosen for modern republication due to its timeless educational value, and we are proud to republish it now complete with a new introduction on making lampshades.

This book contains a lovely collection of designs for the construction of kitchen furniture and accessories from wood. Clearly layed out and with explanatory diagrams, this book makes it easy to add some beautiful additions to your kitchen, or make someone a wonderful gift from the 'serving and tablware' section. There are a wide range of designs, from tables and storage solutions to toast racks and egg cups, that will suit most levels of woodwork skill. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

This antique text contains a detailed and comprehensive guide to making hats for children and young people. Making hats for children can be both rewarding and cost-effective, with children's hats often being expensive but easily manufactured out of offcuts and scrap material. This text is perfect for the beginner, containing a wealth of easily accessible instructions coupled with detailed illustrations and examples that make the directions contained herein easy to digest and follow. This is the perfect book for those with an interest in children's millinery or the fashion contemporary with the original publication of this book, and it makes for a great addition to any collection of hatmaking literature. We are proud to republish this antique book here with a new introduction to the topic.

This antiquarian book contains a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to French polishing. French Polishing is the art of covering wood with a layer of lac laid on in solution, the object being to produce a highly polished surface. Containing easy-to-follow instructions and helpful illustrations, this guide is perfect for the novice with little previous experience and makes for a great addition to collections of DIY literature. The chapters of this book are: Preparation, Staining, Filling In, Fadding-In, Colouring or Matching, Varnishing, Finishing, and Polishing Period Furniture. We have elected this book for modern republication due to the timeless nature of its contents, and we are proud to republish it now complete with a new introduction on French polish.

This text contains a concise and detailed guide to the art of French polishing. Complete with helpful diagrams and easy-to-follow instructions, this guide is perfect for those with little or no experience in French polishing and makes for a great addition to collections of DIY literature. The sections of this book include: 'Shellac', 'What French Polishing Is', 'The Polishing Workshop', 'The Polishing Rubber', 'Preparing Surfaces', 'Preparing New Wood', 'Wax Stopping', 'Fillers and Filling', 'Fatting of Bodying-In', 'Bodying-up or Working-Up', 'Colouring', 'Spiriting', 'Supporting', 'Work for Polishing', and more. This antique book has been elected for modern republication due to its instructional value, and we are proud to republish it now complete with a new introduction on French polishing.

This antiquarian volume contains a detailed guide to the designing and construction of fences to be used on a farm. Including simple instructions, detailed diagrams, information on tools and equipment, and everything else fundamental to the construction of fences, this text will prove invaluable to the farmer looking to erect their own fences and similar structures. It makes for a worthy addition to collections of agricultural and woodworking literature. The chapters of this volume include: 'The Subject-Matter of the Part', 'The Overlapping of Subjects Unavoidable', 'Utility of Hurdles of all Kinds', 'The Hurdle Pure and Simple', 'Preparation of Uprights to Receive Rails', 'Making of Holes for Rails', 'Setting up Hurdles', 'How to make a Beetle or Mallet', 'Other Uses for Hurdles', etcetera. We are proudly republishing this vintage book, now complete with a new introduction on woodworking.

This antique text contains a detailed guide to canary management. Written for beginners, the purpose of this book is to explain how to successfully purchase, maintain and breed you canary. It will also give advice on diseases and illnesses, and how to cure them. The perfect book for anyone with an interest in canaries, this text constitutes a great addition to any collection of avicultural literature. The chapters of this book include: 'How the Canary came to America', 'Buying your Canary', 'When you Arrive Home with your Bird and Cage', 'Cleaning and Feeding your Canary', 'Breeding your Canaries', 'Illnesses', 'Consumption', 'Confinement Cramps', 'Diarrhea', 'Feather Pulling', 'Feather Shedding during the Winter', 'Lice and Mites', 'Loss of Song', 'Loss of Appetite', 'Scaly Legs', et cetera. This text has been elected for republication due to its educational value, and is proudly republished here complete with a new introduction to aviculture.

Contained within this book is a comprehensive guide to making chairs, complete with easy-to-follow instructions and a wealth of helpful information on tools, technique, and materials. Creating your own furniture can be extremely cost-effective and rewarding, and this detailed guide will prove invaluable to anyone with an interest in such endeavours. We have elected this text for modern republication due to the timeless information contained with it, and we are proud to republish this antique book now complete with a new introduction on making a restoring furniture.