Attleborough Accessories CRAFTS / HOBBIES / INDUSTRIES


CHAINSAW CARVING Ref: B011	THE ART & CRAFT By Hal MacIntosh. Looking for something a bit more challenging? Then pick up this book! Includes wirks by 23 chainsaw carvers as well as tips on choosing the correct saw, photos from saw manufacturers & a comparison chart. 279 x 216mm, 152 pages, Paperback. Colour & B & W photographs, illustrations & diagrams. Price: £19.95



EXTREME PUMPKIN CARVING Ref: B022	By Vic Hook & Jack Williams. 20 Amazing designs from frightful to fabulous. Unique twist on a classic tradition! Carve amazing three-dimensional faces & scenes in pumpkins, with simple tools or complex gouges & chisels. Relief carving adds form to pumpkin carving. Create cheeks, lips, eyebrows & more, rather than cutting out solid shapes. Endless opportunity for creativity & unique expression, resulting ina one-of-a-kind Halloween pumpkin. 279 x 216mm, 90 pages, Paperback. Price: £9.95



WARREN CUTLERY PRO PUMPKIN CARVER Ref: WC-3	Professional Pumpkin Carving Kit. Carving Kit contains: 1 JRX handle with lock-jaw & wrench, 3 narrow saw blades, 3 wide saw blades & Basic Pumpkin Carving instructions. The JRX handle can use other blades & chisels in the Warren Cutlery range for wood carving etc. Price: £16.99



THE ARTIST BLACKSMITH Ref: B045	DESIGN & TECHNIQUES. By Peter Parkinson. Essential handbook for all beginners & intermediates keen on this ancient craft - creative blacksmithing. Topics include: the range & use of tools & materials, fundamental blacksmithing processes, working at the anvil, drawing down, bending, upsetting & spreading, hot cutting, punching & twisting & joining. 260 x 215mm, 160 pages, Hardback. 165 colour photographs & diagrams. Price: £19.95



LEATHERWORK Ref: B054	By Geoffrey West. A comprehensive guide to leatherwork. Advice on selection of tools & different types of leather. Step-by-step instructions on the techniques of cutting, beveling, bumshing, hand-stitching, carving, stamping & thronging. Tips on how to avoid common pitfalls. A range of interesting projects. Explanatory drawings & photographs throughout. 246 x 189mm, 160 pages, Paperback. 120 B & W photographs & line drawings. Price: £12.99



WOODTURNING Ref: B058	THE MANUAL OF TECHNIQUES Practical & comprehensive reference for beginners & more experienced enthusiasts. Covers tools & woods used in turning. Design principles, the lathe, wood finishing, & turning spindles, bowls & decorative works. Covers the workshop & a selection of projects including bowls & table legs. Also exercises & projects to improve use of basic techniques. 246 x 189mm, 192 pages, Paperback. 150 B & W photographs & line drawings. Price: £12.99



CARVING BIRDS & BEASTS Ref: B059	BY BEST OF WOODCARVING MAGAZINE. A unique collection of photographs & information deserves a place in every carver's library. Superb articles on projects suitable for all levels of skill. includes: Carving an Otter, Swans, Birds & other animals. Bison, Wildfowl & Harmony, Dolphins in waves, classic decoys, Mare & foal, power caring, Black Footed Ferret & Penguin in peril. 297 x 210mm, 128 pages, Paperback. 270 colour photographs & 30 illustrations. Price: £14.95



COMPLETE BOOK OF KNOTS & ROPEWORK Ref: B080	By Eric C Fry. The ultimate knot book, featuring 95 knots from the most basic to the most elaborate. Each knot is photographed in easy-to-follow stages, each stage shown from the knotter’s point of view. Dozens of uses given for each knot & includes decorative plaits, sennits & mats. 247 x 171mm, 176 pages, Paperback. 323 photographs. Price: £12.99



COMPLETE PYROGRAPHY Ref: B083	By Stephen Poole. Guides you through twelve exciting step-by-step projects, progressively testing your newfound skills to achieve amazing results. Whether you wish to decorate a wooden spoon, or produce a detailed work of art, here is all you need to know to achieve your aim. Learn special tricks & effects used to obtain natural textures & tones, & soon be producing works of stunning realism & beauty. 210 x 148mm, 160 pages, Paperback. 197 colour photographs & 20 illustrtation. Price: £16.95



PRACTICAL GOAT KEEPING Ref: B145	By Alan Mowlem. Goats are inquisitive, active animals with individual characters. There are over 200 breeds of goat in the world with thirteen in the UK as well as cross-breeds. Distinctive cheese, yoghurt, prime lean meat, prized cashmere & mohair fibre are all products of this species. This well illustrated manual provides essential information for successful goat keeping. A chapter on showing gives an insight into the show ring world. Subjects include, characteristics &, breeds, breeding, kid rearing, milk production, dairy work, goat fibre production, health & disease and profitable goat keeping. 246 x 189mm, 120 pages, Hardback. 120 b & w photographs. Price: £16.99



MAKING MECHANICAL TOYS Ref: B149	By Rodney Pepé. Mechanical toys transcend categories of age with universal appeal. Whether the mechanism is hidden or revealed, simple or complex, the movement allows you to turn a handle & see the magic work. This explains how to make these wonderful & fascinating toys through a variety of exciting projects. Seventeen original mechanical toys have been designed & made especially for this book. Step-by-step instructions with over a140 colour photographs & plans. Advice on tools, materials, priming, painting & tricks of the trade. 260 x 215mm, 176 pages, Hardback. 140 colour photographs. Price: £19.95



RESEARCHING BRITISH MILITARY MEDALS Ref: B182	A Practical Guide. By Steve Dymond. Researching British Military Medals provides useful advice both for those investigating family trees & for specialist medal collectors. The author provides step-by-step guidance to a variety of sources & gives tips on following up less obvious clues, using his own case histories researching: An early Victorian Royal Navy seaman - Officers & Soldiers from the days of the British Empire, Soldiers of the Great War - A bomber creman who gave his life for his country in 1943. This is well written, well researched & invaluable for anyone researching ancestors who served their country. 260 x 190mm, 144 pages, Paperback. 60 b & w photos. Price: £16.99



TRACTION ENGINES Ref: B193	AND OTHER STEAM ROAD ENGINES. By Derek Rayner. From the earliest to the latest, how they wourked & what they did. Also variations of the traction enginge - the humble portable, the well-known steam roller, the little steam tractor, majestic road locomotives & ploughing engines &, not least, the King of the Road, the glorious & glittering showman's engine. 214 x 151mm, 40 pages, Paperback. 49 colour & 29 B & W illustrations. Price: £4.99



MODERN TRACTORS - CLOSE UP Ref: B197	By Jonathan Whitlam & Stephen Richmond. From 1990 into the 21st Century, shows the amazing evolution of the electronically sophisticated agricultural tractor & demonstrates how it has grown from an average 100hp to verging onto the 600hp mark. Following on from their first book in 1996, this latest work carries on the story & brings us right up to date. The use of photographs from their own collections, taken all over the British Isles, makes this picture packed book pride of place on any tractor enthusiast's bookshelf. 273 x 210mm, 172 pages, Hardback. 440 Colour pictures. Price: £19.99



THATCH & THATCHING Ref: B199	By Jacqueline Fearn. Outlines history of thatching in Britain & explains how the thatcher works with his traditional materials. Thatching is a crtaft most people know nothing about & which is commonly thought to be dying out. In fact thatchers in all three materials - water reed, long straw & combed wheat reed - now have an assured livelihood after two centuries of uncertainty. 210 x 148mm, 48 pages, Paperback. 52 colour & 50 B & W illustrations. Price: £5.99



DISCOVERING THE FOLKLORE OF PLANTS Ref: B201	By Margaret Baker. The whisper of leaves & the unfolding of flowers were proof of life & power & regeneration was a promise of nature's continuity in ancient times. Cures, magic, divination & portents were connected with the variety of available plants. Some beliefs are long-lasting &, have survived the sophistications of modern life, as this book sets out to show. 177 x 113mm, 176 pages, Paperback. 110 B & W illustrations. Price: £6.99



DISCOVERING BATTLEFIELDS Ref: B208	OF ENGLAND & SCOTLAND By John Kinross. Guide to 69 battle sites describing each battle & what can be seen there today. John Kinross describes 69 battles, from King Alfred's defeat to the Danes at Ashdown in 871 to the final crushing of the Jacobite cause at Culloden on 16th April 1749. Each battle is in its historical context, describes action in relation to landscape & describes the site as it is today. 210 x 128mm, 184 pages, Paperback. 137 illustrations & 76 maps & plans. Price: £8.99



DISCOVERING HALLMARKS ON ENGLISH SILVER Ref: B227	By John Bly. The ninth edition of this best-selling book has been updated to include twenty-first century hallmarks It combines details of hallmarks found on English silver with notes on some leading makers & useful advice for the collector, Including helpful chapters on fakes & alterations & Sheffield plate. Also many photographs. Ideal for both collector & complete beginner. 178 x 114mm, 72 pages, Paperback. 36 illustrations. Price: £4.99



THE POCKET GUIDE TO FISHING KNOTS Ref: B260	By Peter Owen. This compact little reference book shows in clear, step-by-step drawings exactly how to tie the knots & when to use them. Included is expert advice on the latest in knot-tying tools & line connectors.The clearest, best-value knot book available. No angler should be without it. 158 x 110mm, 80 pages, Paperback. B & W illustrations. Price: £5.99



WOODCARVING: TOOLS, MATERIAL & EQUIPMENT: VOL 1 Ref: B268	Volume 1: New Edition By Chris Pye. This first volume deals with the selection, sharpening & maintenance of woodcarving tools, the truly sharp edges essential for effective carving. Chris Pye's detailed instructions show how the right results can be achieved every time, whether hand or powered methods are used. Emphasis is on traditional chisels & gouges, a number of innovatory tools are also considered in detail. 276 x 210mm, 256 pages, Paperback. 275 colour photographs, 5 b&w photographs & 156 illustrations. Price: £19.95



WOODCARVING: TOOLS, MATERIAL & EQUIPMENT: VOL 2 Ref: B269	Volume 2: New Edition. By Chris Pye. This second volume covers the use of power tools, & ancillary tools such as mallets, abrading tools, knives, punches & scratch stocks. This covers advice on subjects of vital importance to the woodcarver: preparatory work of drawing & modeling to the many different finishes which can be applied to the completed carving. Methods of holding the work safely are described in detail. Consideration to workplace design & ways which tools can be made or modified to supplement those which are commercially available. A section on wood itself, & how to make best use of its many contradictory qualities, should be required reading for all carvers. 276 x 210mm, 192 pages, Paperback. 196 colour photographs, 111 drawings. Price: £16.95



LETTERCARVING IN WOOD Ref: B270	A PRACTICAL COURSE By Chris Pye. This is the first comprehensive guide to the craft to be published in a single volume. Essential reading for all carvers interested in expanding their letter carving skills. Essential background information - tools, suitable woods, making working drawings - & detailed exercises showing how to carve a complete incised alphabet in the modern Roman letter style. A similar approach in used to demonstrate how to carve modern Roman in raised letters. More advance aspects of the subject are included, such as spacing, colour, family resemblance & optical adjustment. To help you develop your technique in a practical way, six other letter styles are fully explained & illustrated, & there are nine step-by-step projects, including simple signs & decorative lettering on a bowl & a breadboard. 276 x 210mm, 240 pages, Paperback. 313 colour photographs, 6 b&w photographs, 136 illustrations. Price: £19.95



SCRIMSHAW Ref: B271	A COMPLETE ILLUSTRATED MANUAL: SECOND EDITION. By Steve Paszkiewicz & Roger Schroeder. In this second edition, professional scrimshander Steve Paszkiewicz & veteran writer/carver Roger Schroeder provide the tips & updated techniques needed to successfully create your own authentic Scrimshaw art with tools & supplies from most local art supply shops. Everything you need to know is inside: A ready-to-use scrimshaw pattern of a classic sailing vessel. Selecting & finding tools. Step-by-step instructions & process photos on how to prepare the medium, transfer a pattern, & engrave the design. Resources for modern ivory substitutes. A gallery of 50 masterful examples of antique & contemporary scrimshaw. 280 x 216mm, 72 pages, Paperback. Price: £9.95



WINDMILLS Ref: B328	By Martin Watts. Windmills in existence for over eight hundred years, a fraction that once ground corn, pumped water & provided power for industry now survive. Now still a distinctive & dramatic part of the British landscape. Features & variations in design have come from different origins, use of local materials, & the millwrights & millers who built & worked them. Understanding variations is vital for protection & maintenance & their survival gives a fascinating insight into this historic use of renewable energy. 210 x 149mm, 64 pages, Paperback. 83 colour & 10 b & w illustrations. Price: £5.99



PUB BEER MUGS & GLASSES Ref: B330	By Hugh Rock. Pub mugs are an interesting aspect of Britain's social history. Not just drinking vessels, but measures, subject to regulation. Drinkers wanted to be sure of receiving what they had paid for. People have attachment to favourite mugs or glasses collected from a range of sources. This brings an overview of 350 years of beer mug history, & the first to treat the subject of pub beer mugs & glasses as a whole. 210 x 149mm,64 pages, Paperback. 117 colour & 15 b & w. illustrations. Price: £5.99



THE GUNPOWDER INDUSTRY Ref: B332	By Glenys Crocker. This book outlines the history of gunpowder manufacture from its development as a propellant in the fourteenth century to its eclipse by high explosives. A number of gunpowder mills can still be identified and some are now preserved & interpreted for the visitor. 210 x 149mm, 32 pages, Paperback. 34 b & w photos & line illustustrations. Price: £3.50



MOTOR CAR MASCOTS & BADGES Ref: B334	By Peter W Card. Ornament display on motor vehicles has always been fashionable. Mascots served as car decoration & talismen for the owner/driver & were often retained. Craftsmanship & numerous designs of mascots & badges are eagerly sought. Some considered 'high art', & often expensive. The majority are relatively inexpensive & can be economically accumulated. This surveys the wide varieties, introduces designers, outlines manufacturers, discusses forgeries, reproductions & the problems of restoration. 210 x 149mm, 56 pages, Paperback. 91colour & b & w. illustrations. Price: £5.99



AGRICULTURAL HAND TOOLS Ref: B335	By Roy Brigden. Hand tools scarcely used in agriculture today, these once familiar tools have gradually become obsolete. Often no longer used these tools have not been forgotten. Interest has grown throughout Britain with implements prized by a number of private collectors. This describes these tools & the farming processes performed before the dominance of tractor & combine harvester. 210 x 149mm, 32 pages, Paperback. 53 b & w photos & line illustrations. Price: £4.99



THE LITTLE BOOK OF WHITTLING Ref: B354	By Chris Lubkeman. The Little Book of Whittling is ideal for beginners looking for an easy way to get started in the most basic form of woodcarving, or an advanced carver looking for a relaxing way to spend their time. Easy to follow how-to-instructions will help you become accomplished in this art. It teaches how to create fun & useful objects with nothing more than a pocket knife & a twig. 249x 152mm, 97 pages, Paperback. Full color throughout. Price: £9.95



TURNING CUSTOM DUCK & GAME CALLS Ref: B356	By Ed Glenn & Greg Keats. Turning Custom Duck & Game Calls is a book for woodworkers & outdoors enthusiasts of all kinds, hunters, photographers, conservationists, & game call collectors. Ed Glenn and Greg Keats demonstrate how to turn a handsome duck call. 279 x 215mm,121 pages, Paperback. Full color throughout. Price: £14.95



LEARN TO TURN Ref: B357	A Beginner's Guide to Woodturning from Start to Finish. By Barry Gross. Written for true beginners, this approachable & enjoyable instructional guide teaches the art of turning. Readers receive advice on every step of the turning process, including selecting the right lathe, basic safety & wood shop set-up, an overview of the proper tools & how to use them, & the basics on sharpening, sanding, and finishing. Step-by-step instructions for eight projects such as a spindle, pepper mill, ornaments, bowls, peppermill & boxes. 279 x 215mm,113 pages, Paperback. Full color throughout. Price: £11.95



THE PEN TURNER'S WORKBOOK - 2ND EDITION Ref: B358	Making Pens from Simple to Stunning. By Barry Gross. Expert turner & teacher, Barry Gross, provides the latest techniques in this revised second edition of his best-selling, "Pen Turner's Workbook." New projects & updated information about pen finishes & materials make this book a must-have addition to the workshop & pen turner's library. An invaluable reference for anyone interested in creating beautiful & functional pens. 280 x 219mm, 126 Pages, Paperback. Full colour throughout. Price: £9.99



DISCOVERING YOUR FAMILY TREE Ref: B363	Guide to Finding Your Ancestors. By David Iredale & John Barrett. A popular book completely revised & updated with new technologies available to the genealogist. Each family has a history this can be traced in national & local archives for several centuries. Researching a family tree you learn who your ancestors were, where they lived, how they earned a living, what wealth or social position they attained & what contribution they made to their community. This book explains well-tried methods of plotting a family trees & compiling a family history, devoting a chapter each to various sources of documentary evidence, detailing the information you can obtain & how to interpret it. Advice on the best way of recording family history recounted by senior family members. 210 x 129mm, 216 pages, Paperback. Illustrated throughout with B & W pictures, charts, etc. Price: £8.99



LIGHTHOUSES Ref: B368	By Lynn F Pearson. The story of lighthouses is as fascinating & diverse as the design of the buildings themselves. This is the story of their construction, often in desperately dangerous & stormy conditions, looks at the lives of their keepers & considers how automation has changed the modern lighthouse. A gazetteer gives brief details of over 180 lights around the coasts of Great Britain & Ireland. 210 x 150mm, 64 pages, Paperback. 104 colour & 5 b & w illustrations. Price: £5.99



ART OF CHAINSAW CARVING Ref: B370	An insiders look at 18 Artists Working Against the Grain. By Jessie Groeschen. In this book, chainsaw sculptur Jessie presents an insider's look at the major artists, past & present, the unique pioneering talents & artistic styles make this art form so fascinating. Plus, an informative step-by-step chapter on how to carve a Sun, Moon, Bear chair. Demonstrated by the author herself, the project shows the fascinating process of using a chainsaw to unlock the raw & natural beauty of wood. 280 x 205mm, 160 pages, Soft Cover. Illustrations throughout. Price: £14.95



DISCOVERING CHURCH ARCHITECTURE Ref: B371	A Glossary of Terms. By Mark Child. In most towns & villages the parish church is the oldest & most interesting building. No two churches are alike; each one a unique work of art, worth visiting for beauty, character & fittings as well & the special atmosphere of peace & holiness that they posses. More people than ever are visiting churches, but are often baffled by the architectural & technical terms that fill guide books. This helps break down the mystique. As a dictionary it explains in simple language Over 600 are terms likely to be encountered on a visit to a church & illustrated with more than 300 drawings. 112 x 178mm, 64 pages, Paperback. 300 line illustrations. Price: £4.99