Complete Bladesmith Forging Your Way To Perfection
August 7, 2009 by Antique News · Leave a Comment
Complete Bladesmith Forging Your Way To Perfection
Looking for instructions in bladesmithing that’ll put you on the cutting edge of the custom blade market? Then this definitive guide to forging world-class blades is for you. Written by a master bladesmith, this book tells you how to set up your forge, select your materials, fashion grips and hilts, grind edges and much more!
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5 Stars Complete Bladesmith-Forging your way to perfection
As a beginner this was the book I was looking for, the title says it all “The Complete Bladesmith”. Very comprehensive and informative.
5 Stars A good read
So far I have found this book to be very straightforward, easy to understand, and quite helpful. Not only do I find it informative, but I enjoy reading it too.
5 Stars Complete Bladesmith: Forging Your Way To Perfection
This book is about how to make knives by different materials, for example 1050 steel. It’s a quite good book, especially for beginners with reasonable price. Highly recommended to all!
4 Stars Good but dated information.
A great book for the beginner, but not to be taken as a metallurgical point of reference. Antiquated theories such as ‘edge-packing’ and other misconceptions are taught in this text. This is not a problem, assuming the reader does enough research - either before or after reading this book. It offers great explanations of techniques, complete with well-explained drawings, diagrams and pictures, as well as plenty of good information on intelligent shop layout, tool selection, etc.
Certainly worth owning, just BEWARE the dated information!
5 Stars Helpfull and perfect !
When i received this book i see much more detais, and contents that i have expected. Details about the forge to the finishing of a sword. I’m a new blacksmith in pratice but i recomend this book to anyone who want to progress in the art of bladesmith !
The Arts of the Sailor Knotting Splicing and Ropework
July 27, 2009 by Antique News · Leave a Comment
The Arts of the Sailor Knotting Splicing and Ropework
Perfect shipboard reference, packed with useful “hands-on” information, covers sailor’s tools, basic knots and useful hitches, handsewing and canvas work and dozens of other topics important to safe, economic and efficient boat maintenance. Over 100 illustrations enhance delightful narrative.
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5 Stars The Arts of the Sailor: Knotting, Splicing and Ropework
I bought this for my son - he just purchased his first sailboat. He loved the info and that it is such a compact size - he can keep it on the boat for quick reference. Though not as complete as “The Ashley Book of Knots” it does cover the basics. Great for beginners!
3 Stars Missing arrows
A generally informative book, but…..
some of the directions refer to diagrams with arrows showing the direction of the rope. No such arrows!
Overall fair to good diagrams and interesting history, but I think I would have bought a different book had I known what was missing.
5 Stars The Arts of the Sailor
This book has some of the most clearly articulated and illustrated instructions I have ever encountered.
5 Stars This book should be owned by every sailor
A great book chock full of interesting ideas to make your boat more seamanlike. The definative rope working book.
5 Stars great book
This is an excellent resource book and we will use it a lot….
Goldmine Record Album Price Guide
July 16, 2009 by Antique News · Leave a Comment
Goldmine Record Album Price Guide
Access up-to-date listings for nearly 60 years of vinyl albums.
Explore the most comprehensive collection of record album details anywhere.
The ability to accurately identify and assess vinyl can make the difference between paying too much and selling albums for far too little; and the one guide helping to empower you with these abilities is Goldmine Record Album Price Guide. The best-selling record price guide on the market, this new edition contains listings and collector pricing for 70,000 vinyl albums recorded between 1948 and the present. With up-to-date collector values and basic descriptions, this guide covers most genres of record collecting, including rock `n’ roll, country, surf, punk, jazz, classical and more.
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5 Stars Record Album Price Guide
I am a record collector and I find this book very helpful in determining the value of my collection.
4 Stars where to share info to submit to book ???
The book itself did come apart in 3 days at center near K a few pages came loose. However the info was super on variations and they included some nice organist this time. Very positive on info given, where can we send info on 30 to 40 question mark answers on Release dates i have the answers!!!
4 Stars record album appraisal
Purchased this for my 42-year old son. We absolutely loved it and spent three days looking through it. Worthwhile purchase.
5 Stars Goldmine Record Album Price Guide
An EXCELLENT guide for checking out prices for old LP’s !
Easy to read and find the artist you are looking for.
3 Stars GOLDMINE RECORD PRICE GUIDE
THE PRICE GUIDE IS OK BUT IT IS NOT REALLY THAT ACCURATE AS I HAVE FOUND MANY ERRORS AND THERE ARE LOTS OF ALBUMS THAT ARE NOT LISTED AT ALL.
The Urban Treasure Hunter A Practical Handbook for Beginners
July 2, 2009 by Antique News · Leave a Comment
The Urban Treasure Hunter A Practical Handbook for Beginners
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5 Stars URBAN TREASURE HUNTER
I haven’t read it because it was given as a gift. But the book was in excellent condition and arrived quickly.
4 Stars Nice book for the beginner
My husband has had a metal detector for a few years now, but has not really put it to use. I found this book on his wish list (been there for a year) and decided to get it for him for Christmas. He is already making lists for how to search for treasures based on information in the book. This tells me that he is finding it of value.
5 Stars Good for Even the Experienced
I have owned and used metal detectors since the early 80’s and compared to a lot of books on the subject (that turn into adds for a particular detector manufacturer) I have found this book very useful and have picked up a few pointers and techniques
3 Stars Hoping for more
I was hoping for a little more technical stuff with this book. It talks
about old buildings, privies, new construction sites, and etc. to look for
things. I wanted techniques in the handling of the detector. Not so much as
where to go. To me, it’s a book about common sense. Overall, I would
recommend it. It is helpful in a few areas.
5 Stars Great book with lots of tips
No matter what your treasure, be it coins, bottles, or somethisg else, this book has great tips on where and how to find it. I originally bought a copy for my son and was so impressed that I bought another copy for myself.
Standard Catalog of Military Firearms The Collectors Price and Reference Guide
June 30, 2009 by Antique News · Leave a Comment
Standard Catalog of Military Firearms The Collectors Price and Reference Guide
Only firearms reference to include comprehensive bayonet listings - with photos and prices.
This one-volume reference to military firearms of the past 130 years is unmatched in depth of identifying details. More affordable than the closest competition, this general guide delivers descriptions for more than 2,000 antique, vintage, collectible and modern military firearms - providing you with 300+ more listings than the previous edition, all for the same price. Arranged alphabetically by nation, then category, this easy-to-use identification guide includes a separate section for machine guns/submachine guns, and features, for the first time, descriptions and values for bayonets.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars good reference
You may not find everything your looking for, but its very close to having it all. Very good reference.
4 Stars Military Firearms
Purchased for my son, who is a U. S. Marine so I can’t personally review but believe he has found this book useful.
4 Stars Military Firearms Price & Reference guide
This book was bought because military firearms were not includes in the regular book “Standard Catalog of Firearms” That book refers you to this book when a military firearm is encountered.
Prices I found in this Military book were opulent at best. Most of these guns do not go for the prices listed. This book however is an asset for reference. As far as price guide, you have to start somewhere but always research what you are buying or selling.
4 Stars militaria collector
As a collector of Militaria I have found this volume a great help with the addition of detail on bayonets that were supplied with the rifles.Making it twice as useful over past copies.
5 Stars Standard Catalog of Military Firearms: The Collector’s Price and Reference Guide (Standard Catalog of Military Firearms
Can’t do with it if you are a collector or dealer, Has the imfo that you need to price your guns, Very well written so you can understand it and get a general idea of what your items our worth in todays market.
