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Paperback. Suitable for builders, remodelers, and do-it-yourselfers, this guide walks the reader through choosing, using, and maintaining appropriate hand and power tools for various jobs. It explains appropriate methods of wood joinery for different building and finishing applications. Series: Audel Technical Trades Series. Num Pages: 352 pages, , black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: TNK; TNTC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 210 x 135 x 20. Weight in Grams: 374.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
All New 7th Edition
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764571152
ISBN
9780764571152
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.12

Paperback. Whether you're building a storage shed or your house, the same principles govern choosing a site, setting the foundation, erecting the walls, and putting on the roof. This how-to guide covers various building materials and the techniques in construction and framing. It contains answers and solutions, from the first stake to the last roofing nail. Series: Audel Technical Trades Series. Num Pages: 312 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: TNK; TNTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 146 x 19. Weight in Grams: 448.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
All New 7th Edition
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764571121
ISBN
9780764571121
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.34

Paperback. This little book is big on answers Whether you're an apprentice in the piping trades or a seasoned tradesperson, you'll find this completely revised and updated guide has answers to the questions you'll encounter on the job. Series: Audel Technical Trades Series. Num Pages: 336 pages, charts, photographs, diagrams, glossary. BIC Classification: TGXW; TNK; TNTP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 156 x 128 x 17. Weight in Grams: 202.
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
2Rev Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764542053
ISBN
9780764542053
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 29.83

Paperback. BTEC's own resources for Entry 3/Level 1 Construction are tailored to the needs of Entry 3 and Level 1 learners -- providing content for both specifications that help learners engage with their studies, achieve their potential, and progress to employment or BTEC Level 2 First. Num Pages: 168 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: 4KVTA; 4KVTB; TNT. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 275 x 218 x 8. Weight in Grams: 490.
Publisher
Pearson Education Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
168
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846909207
ISBN
9781846909207
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.25

Paperback. .
Publisher
Pearson Education Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781446906460
ISBN
9781446906460
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.26

Paperback. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Storey Publishing, LLC
Edition
1st
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780882668413
ISBN
9780882668413
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 18.97

Paperback. A veteran carpenter and former senior editor of the Journal of Light Construction provides trade secrets, tips, color photos, diagrams, and resources for selecting materials and completing home projects from bookcases to trimming windows. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com). Series: Build Like a Pro - Expert Advice from Start to Finish. Num Pages: 160 pages, 300 colour photos, 78 colour drawings. BIC Classification: TNTC; WKDW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 275 x 233 x 10. Weight in Grams: 778.
Publisher
Taunton Press Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
SKU
V9781561584789
ISBN
9781561584789
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 17.38

Paperback. Offers plans and instructions for building 47 functional wooden boats for oar, motor, and sail, including dories, peapods, Sea Bright skiffs, wherries, and Rangeley boats. Num Pages: 560 pages, 555 photographs and illustrations. BIC Classification: TNT; TRL; WSSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 274 x 215 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1138.
Publisher
International Marine Publishing Co United States
Number of pages
560
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780071427975
ISBN
9780071427975
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 61.67
€ 47.57

Hardback. Series: Chartered Institute of Building. Num Pages: 324 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: TNTP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 189. Weight in Grams: 598.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
324
Condition
New
SKU
V9781138133907
ISBN
9781138133907
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 174.01

Paperback. Building with Cob shows how to apply this ancient technique in a wide variety of contemporary situations, covering everything from design and siting, mixing, building walls, fireplaces, ovens and floors, lime and other natural finishes, and gaining planning permission and building regulation approval. Series: Sustainable Building. Num Pages: 256 pages, 360 photos and 65 diagrams. BIC Classification: AMC; RNC; TNK; TNT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 198 x 23. Weight in Grams: 886.
Publisher
Green Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9781903998724
ISBN
9781903998724
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 26.96

paperback. Including advice, charts, diagrams and photographs, this illustrated work contains everything you need to know, from finding and buying a plot of land to explaining planning and building regulations, financing the project, buying materials and choosing the design. It also gives an insight into the costs and problems encountered by self-builders. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: TNK; TNT; WKD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 190 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1436.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Ebury Press
Condition
New
SKU
9780091910839
ISBN
9780091910839
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 31.20

Paperback. .
Publisher
Stobart Davies Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
80
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1972
Condition
New
SKU
V9780854420049
ISBN
9780854420049
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.99
€ 8.26

Paperback. Suitable for students following City and Guilds and CITB courses, NVQ candidates, and students working towards an Institute of Carpenters qualification, this guide to carpentry and joinery builds on the fundamental knowledge, covering advanced topics and procedures, including machine tools. Num Pages: 226 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: TNTC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 189 x 13. Weight in Grams: 412.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750665049
ISBN
9780750665049
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 63.90

Paperback. Num Pages: 492 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: TNT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 142 x 25. Weight in Grams: 668.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
492
Condition
New
SKU
V9780025178816
ISBN
9780025178816
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.99

Paperback. It's hard to get excited about counter tops, and even harder to view such everyday items as works of art, but this book offers the key to doing both. With plenty of color photographs, it illustrates the possibilities of concrete as a material and countertops as an aesthetic site. What's more, it pr Num Pages: 202 pages, 350 colour photos, index. BIC Classification: TNT; WJK; WKDM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 273 x 236 x 13. Weight in Grams: 858.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Taunton Press
Number of pages
202
Condition
New
SKU
V9781561584840
ISBN
9781561584840
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 23.73

paperback. For centuries, the steel square has been a mainstay in the toolbox of skilled craftsmen. In the hands of someone who knows how to use it, this simple tool can quickly solve many common construction problems involving angles, arcs, circles, and squares. Num Pages: 192 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: TNT; WKDW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 206 x 254 x 16. Weight in Grams: 478.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Fox Chapel Publishing
Condition
New
SKU
9781565238916
ISBN
9781565238916
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 13.87

Hardcover. Provides the planner with basic rules of construction and design. This book supplies an overview of the use and construction types as well as the standard assemblies for flat roofs. Num Pages: 208 pages, 200p. 1550 illus., 550 illus. in color. BIC Classification: TNTR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 302 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1267.
Publisher
Birkhauser
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9783034606585
ISBN
9783034606585
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 108.53
€ 105.94

Hardcover. Explores the philosophy, career, and the pivotal moments of struggle and inspiration of ten top craftspeople. This title shines the spotlight on some of the world's best woodworkers, including John Makepeace, John Cederquist, Jack Larimore, Gary Knox Bennett, and Peter Danko. Num Pages: 232 pages, 96 four colour and 136 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: AKR; TNTC; TTVR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 304 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1382.
Publisher
Kodansha International Ltd Japan
Number of pages
232
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9784770031211
ISBN
9784770031211
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 28.83

Paperback. aeo continues to be of considerable interest in decorative paint finishes aeo revival of the craft part of the interest in conservation issues aeo highly regarded technical manual for the expert and student aeo part of successful list of painting and decorating books, including Fulcher et al. a s Painting and Decorating and Stewarta s Signwork. Num Pages: 136 pages, 62 colour photographs, index. BIC Classification: TNT; WJK. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 231 x 154 x 10. Weight in Grams: 308.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
3rd
Number of pages
136
Condition
New
SKU
V9780632034161
ISBN
9780632034161
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 74.04

Hardcover. The author looks into the history and development of dry stone walling before demonstrating how to build a wall with step-by-step explanations accompanied by photographs and diagrams. Num Pages: 128 pages, 60 b&w photographs, 20 diagrams. BIC Classification: TNK; TNT; TV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 243 x 174 x 15. Weight in Grams: 460.
Publisher
The Crowood Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861264442
ISBN
9781861264442
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.59

Paperback. Provides a highly illustrated guide for designers, installers and contractors working on hot and cold water supplies. The book takes account of the 1999 Water Regulations and British Standard BS 6700. The new edition takes account of the latest requirements of the Building Regulations and features a new section on sprinkler systems. Num Pages: 424 pages, ill. BIC Classification: TNTP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 188 x 22. Weight in Grams: 770.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Number of pages
424
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405130028
ISBN
9781405130028
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 81.04

Paperback. Building and architecture has developed a language of its own, with terms and jargon that can confuse an expert let alone an outsider. Using visual communication to convey information, this book illustrates each stage of the building and design process. Each hand-drawn illustration is labelled with the relevant technical terms. Num Pages: 252 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TNK; TNTC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 128 x 186 x 15. Weight in Grams: 278.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750680158
ISBN
9780750680158
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 63.90

Paperback. New edition of the popular Carpentry and Joinery Level 2 Candidate Handbook from Heinemann, fully updated with new content and precisely aligned to the CAA Diploma specification, providing learners with the right tools for job. Series: Carpentry and Joinery NVQ and CAA Diploma Level 2. Num Pages: 360 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: 4KV; TNTC. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 275 x 220 x 17. Weight in Grams: 998.
Publisher
Pearson Education Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
360
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780435027049
ISBN
9780435027049
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 62.52

Paperback. New edition of the best-selling Heinemann textbook, with a user-friendly style, accessible language and an approachable layout, now fully updated to match the 2010 specification. Series: Plumbing NVQ 2010. Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 4KVCS; TNTP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 219 x 276 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1314.
Publisher
Pearson Education Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
480
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780435031312
ISBN
9780435031312
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 64.86

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