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RECORD PLANES AND OTHER TOOLS. L. Harrison.
A thoroughly researched account of the history of Record planes from the founding of the original company C & J Hampton in 1898 through the acquisition of the Preston List in the early 1930s to the position of Record Tools in 1998. Accompanying this is a reprint of the complete February 1938 No. 15 Catalogue, now considered most representative & the peak of the pre-Second World War production. Dates for introduction of each plane after 1938 and various adaptations are all listed in great detail. The author has had full co-operation and approval of the firm in his researches. Illustrations of planes and parts appear throughout the text. Appropriate patent documents are included, also a guide to recent prices realised.
297 x 210 mm. 176 pages . Illustrated throughout with b&w line drawings and photographs. Pb. |
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EARLY PLANEMAKERS OF LONDON. Recent Discoveries in the Tallow Chandlers and the Joiners Companies. Don & Anne Wing
A fascinating search through historical records to bring to life plane making in early London (1680 - 1750). Chapters cover the search, the setting (dutch influence, guilds, apprentices, etc.), the Tallow Chandlers, The Joiners, other companies, features of early planes, etc. Included also is a Wall Chart showing the Chronology of Early London Planemakers, a Bar Chart of Planemakers Working Dates and a Foldout map of Plane making Centres in London.
277 x 210 mm. 86 pages. Illustrated throughout with b&w & colour illustrations. Pb |
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CHOOSING & INSTALLING HARDWARE.
Robert Settick
This book covers the entire range of hardware, including common household pieces such as locks, pulls, and handles; all presented in a straightforward style with step-by-step photos and instructions. Tips ease the installation process, and quick access guides help readers find the exact information they need
272 x 234 mm. 224 pages. Illustrated throughout with photographs. Pb |
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| £15.95 + £4.41 U.K. p&p |
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PERIOD HOUSES. FIXTURES & FITTINGS 1300-1900
Linda Hall
This definitive reference charts the development of the fixtures and fittings we can see today - from medieval and Tudor times to Georgian and Victorian. Drawings illustrating fixtures and fittings from 100s of houses of known date. Include stairs, doors, windows and fittings and furniture (hinges, latches, door knockers, handles, bolts, catches and stays), fixed cupboards, dressers, panelling, friezes, mouldings &stops. A wonderful resource for any-one interested in dating or restoring old property
170 x 150 mm. 224 pages. 441 b&w illustrations, mainly drawings with some photographs. Pb. |
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MEDIEVAL BUILDING TECHNIQUES
By combing through 1000s of medieval illuminated manuscripts, early printed works, sculptures and carvings, the author has assembled 100s of drawings that show the tools and techniques used by masons and builders of the Middle Ages. This is a unique work of reference for anyone interested in medieval history and architecture.
225 x 250 mm. 216 pages. more than 650 drawings. Pb.
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THE STANLEY LITTLE BIG BOOK. 2006.
Comprehensive Pocket Price Guide For Stanley Planes
The complete guide to Stanley planes with values given in US $s. There is type information that can help identify many of the more valuable planes. The information is up-to-date (2006) and reflects the current trends in collecting. A three-category pricing system gives a range of values that reflects the importance of condition when pricing Stanley planes--all in a small book that fits in your pocket and will be there when you need it. Most models illustrated with actual plane photos and many showing the early-type planes. Dozens of the more important types are described for quick on-the-spot identification. Information is based on recent sales and 30 years of experience in the antique tool world. The author runs the prestigious Fine Tool Journal and also controls the Brown Tool Auctions in the USA.
120 x 95 mm. 230 pages. Illustrated throughout with 280 b&w photographs. Pb . |
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T. NORRIS & SONS, 1914 & 1920s CATALOGUES.
Published by Astragal.
Reprint of the only known Norris catalogues together with a Buck & Ryan leaflet and colour photographs of typical Norris planes with a two-page introduction.
217 x 138 mm. 38 pages. Illustrated with line engravings and 10 colour photographs. Pb .
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