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Grandpa's Workshop - Pommier Ref: LAP-GW

This 48-page book has been translated by Brian Anderson, an American-born writer and woodworker who lives and works in France. It is ostensibly a book for children, though the stories, lessons and drawing style will appeal to anyone who has an appreciation for the natural and the fantastical.

Pommier paints an unbroken line of craftsmen from a French family, and he traces the history of their lives and their work through their tools and the stories of them being handed from one worker to the other – against the backdrop of colonisation, the gold rush, World War I and the time when Dragomir the dragon wreaked havoc in the Black Forest.

The tale is told through the eyes of Sylvain, the youngest of the woodworkers in the family, as he spends his vacation in the shop of his grandfather, whom he calls Pe´pe`re. Sylvain wants to learn all about the hand tools in Pe´pe`re’s shop and the elves who hide amongst the shavings, benches and tool chests there.

As each tool’s story is told, Sylvain learns a little more about his family and its connection to woodworkers all over the world, and this eventually leads to him being haunted by a sad family secret that is told to him by the woodshop’s elves (in a dream).

“Grandpa’s Workshop” is a magnificent tale filled with hundreds of beautiful illustrations that you and your children will find intoxicating. It is a story that is untouched by the modern tendency to sugar coat stories for our children, and it is a little bit scary in parts – there is a vicious dragon, a tragic workplace accident, a war and even a family murder.

In the end, of course, “Grandpa’s Workshop” is a tale that will fascinate and perhaps spark something in the reader – perhaps a love for wood, the mysteries of the forest or even working with one’s hands. It is the perfect gift for a child who might just have woodworking in his or her blood.

The English translation of this 2007 book has been approved by Pommier, the author.

Lost Art Press have diligently contructed the English version of this book so it matches the experience of reading it in the original French. They have even printed the book in an oversized European size with a special thick paper stock to closely match the original’s print run.

Like all Lost Art Press books, “Grandpa’s Workshop” is printed in the United States. Its signatures are Smythe sewn and casebound for durability.

This book is part of a special run of 3,000 copies that is authorized by the French publisher. We are not sure if the French publisher will authorize a second printing so act now to avoid disappointment.

Read an excerpt from Grandpa's Workshop here


 


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Grandpa's Workshop - Pommier

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Grandpa's Workshop
NEW Andy Engel, BUILDING STAIRS Ref: CHT15763

Stair building combines precision carpentry with tricky math, so even experienced builders can find it challenging. But as this extensively illustrated book demonstrates, any builder who can measure the distance between two floors can plan and build a stunning set of stairs. By clearly laying out the geometry, planning, and construction involved, author Andy Engel takes the reader from a simple structure of framing lumber to a set of stairs fit for a king. From building and installing railings to using off the shelf stair parts, Building Stairs lays out the process clearly and completely. All the reader needs is a router, saw, drill, and level - this 'elevating' book fills in all the rest step by step by step. 


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NEW Andy Engel, BUILDING STAIRS

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David Johnston & Scott Gibson, GREEN FROM THE GROUND UP Ref: CAR-008

Green construction is the building trend of the decade. In direct response to the growing demand for sustainable, healthy, and energy-efficient homes, David Johnston and Scott Gibson present the most forward-thinking theories and the best proven methods of new and remodeled green construction. They begin with down-to-earth explanations of green building basics and move on to site planning, materials selection, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality -- detailing along the way every step in design and construction, from framing to finishes.

A must-have reference for contractors who want to remain competitive, Green from the Ground Up is also a remarkable resource for homeowners who require the clearest and most thorough green building information available. 


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David Johnston & Scott Gibson, GREEN FROM THE GROUND UP

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Martin Cummins, DESIGNING & BUILDING YOUR OWN HOME Ref: CAR-007

Many people dream of designing and building their own home, but don't know where to start. This book guides you through the process, making it an affordable, realistic and, above all, exciting option. Written by a practising architect, the book aims to provide the support and answers you will need, including where do you start? What are your options? What type of site a...  more »re you after and how do you find it? What should you plan for and what processes should you expect and whose help you will need? What regulations will affect you and how will you gain planning permission? What should you consider when designing your home, inside and out and what should you look for in design drawings and how can you do your own? 


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Martin Cummins, DESIGNING & BUILDING YOUR OWN HOME

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JOINERY, SHAPING & MILLING Ref: CAR-006

This reference for beginner woodworkers features all the techniques that have to be learned in order to build furniture. The text presents a collection of articles which cover the first three steps in building furniture; milling, shaping, and joinery, which are the foundation for making a range of furniture parts. Chapters cover smoothing, flattening, and edging; making curved pieces; milling complex shapes; constructing basic and modern joints; and mortises, tennons and dovetails. The mainly colour illustrations are accompanied by strategies and tricks of the trade. 


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JOINERY, SHAPING & MILLING

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BUILDING STAIRS Ref: CAR-002

Stairway design and construction is a cornerstone of homebuilding. This is where carpenters show off their skill in combining safe, solid construction with suitable dimensions, excellent craftsmanship, and (more often than not) impressive measures of ingenuity. Even in the simplest of houses, building a stairway can be a complex project. Thats why the editors of Fine Homebuilding magazine have compiled a selection of stair-building articles that covers a broad range of details relating to design, fabrication and installation. Its all here -- from simple, site-built utility staircases to elaborate spirals.  


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BUILDING STAIRS

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ATTICS, DORMERS & SKYLIGHTS Ref: CAR-003

The attic of a home doesn't have to be simply an insulated barrier against the elements; it can be used to provide additional living or storage space. For houses that cannot be built out, building up is the only practical alternative and skylights can enhance the charm of a room. Attics, Dormers, and Skylights lays out a variety of addition solutions, including dormer projects, attic remodelling, second-story additions, skylights, and more. Each project is accompanied by easy-to-understand instructions and extensive colour photos and illustrations. 


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ATTICS, DORMERS & SKYLIGHTS

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George R. diCristina, A SIMPLIFIED GUIDE TO CUSTOM STAIRBUILDING AND TANGENTS HANDRAILING Ref: CHT0148

The first new treatment of quality construction for the past 60 years. Primary focus is on the building of climbing-turn continuous handrail sections using the tangent principle. Instruction is in a comprehensive, to-the-point manner. 


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George R. diCristina, A SIMPLIFIED GUIDE TO CUSTOM STAIRBUILDING AND TANGENTS HANDRAILING

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George Ellis, MODERN PRACTICAL JOINERY Ref: CHT0154

Reprint of the 1908 edition of one of the most authoritative books ever published on joinery. 27 chapters cover every aspect of joinery and there is a large glossary and a large index. 100s of technical drawings together with photographs complement the excellent instruction in this book. Whether constructing a sash window, making a wreath for a handrail or building a shop front you will find very good information in this text. 


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George Ellis, MODERN PRACTICAL JOINERY

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George Ellis, MODERN PRACTICAL STAIRBUILDING & HANDRAILING Ref: CHT0150

Reprint of the 1932 edition of the two-volume book (1 - stairbuilding, 2 - handrailing). 51 chapters include: setting out; the geometric, spiral, elliptical stair; newels, balusters and brackets; single and geometrical handrailing and the making of wreaths for different types of handrails. 


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George Ellis, MODERN PRACTICAL STAIRBUILDING & HANDRAILING

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Paul Hasluck, PRACTICAL STAIRCASE JOINERY Ref: CHT0341

A reprint of the First edition 1899. A thorough introduction to staircase making by the best 19th century interpreter of difficult woodworking techniques. Starting with explanation of terms and moving through construction of a simple stair way with handrails through to geometrical and winding staircases and the setting out of handrail scrolls. There is a final chapter on ships' staircases.  


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Paul Hasluck, PRACTICAL STAIRCASE JOINERY

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Gary Rogowski, THE COMPLETE ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO JOINERY Ref: CHT0145

The most readable modern guide to joinery consisting of step-by-step photographic essays to show you how to make every practical woodworking joint. Colour photographs and drawings illustrate the methods, from simple butt joints through mortises and tenons, rebates, dados, lap and bridle joints, dovetails and finger joints to angled tenons and complex scarf joints. Joinery leads to your making the right choice of a project based on your time, skills and tools. 


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Gary Rogowski, THE COMPLETE ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO JOINERY

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J. E. Rose, THE PATTERN MAKER'S ASSISTANT, 6th edition 1899 Ref: CHT0124

Reprint of a practical instructional manual on how to design and construct patterns, describing shop practice, terms and methods. Subjects include lathe-, branch -, core-, sweep-work and gears, pulleys, cog teeth, valves, square and round columns and more 


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J. E. Rose, THE PATTERN MAKER'S ASSISTANT, 6th edition 1899

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Scott Schuttner, BASIC STAIRBUILDING Ref: CHT9330

Detailed instruction on building 3 kinds of stairs. Chapters include: Basic stair design; The stairwell; A simple straight-run stair; An L-shaped stair; skirts, An L-shaped stair, newells, rails and balusters; An open-riser ladder stair. The book is full of step-by-step instructions with excellent drawings and photographs showing construction of a stair every step of the way. All illustrations are strictly practical. 


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Scott Schuttner, BASIC STAIRBUILDING

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Small & Woodbridge, MOULDINGS & TURNED WOODWORK of the 16th, 17th and 18th Centuries Ref: CHT0005

Originally published as a set of cards, this reprint comprises: 1) Wrenn and Georgian mouldings; 2) mouldings of the Tudor period; 3) turned woodwork of the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. The mouldings and turned work are presented in full size detail. The examples are of staircases and balusters, beams, doors, panelling, fireplace surrounds and skirting amongst others. See Warne, FURNITURE MOULDINGS (1574-1820) which deals with turnings in cabinetwork. 


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Small & Woodbridge, MOULDINGS & TURNED WOODWORK of the 16th, 17th and 18th Centuries

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Spence, CONSTRUCTING STAIRCASES, BALUSTRADES & LANDINGS Ref: CHT9312

Chapters are: Preliminary Planning; Designing a Stair; Framing Stairwells; Straight Stairs with Notched Stringers; Stairs using Housed Stringers; L-Shaped & U-Shaped Stairs and Landings; Curved and Spiral Stairways; Installing the Ballustrade; Open-Riser Stairs; Disappearing Stairs. Each illustration is of a strictly practical nature including exploded-view drawings.  


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Spence, CONSTRUCTING STAIRCASES, BALUSTRADES & LANDINGS

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