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The Book of Basic Machines

The U.S. Navy Training Manual

by U.S. Navy ...

Have you ever wondered why levers and pulleys make it easy to lift heavy objects? Or thought about what it is that makes a combustion engine work?The Book of Basic Machines will give you the information you need to understand key concepts, techniques, components, and much more. Designed and prepared by the Naval Education and Training Program Development Center for naval training, and taught ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Have you ever wondered why levers and pulleys make it easy to lift heavy objects? Or thought about what it is that makes a combustion engine work?The Book of Basic Machines will give you the information you need to understand key concepts, techniques, components, and much more. Designed and prepared by the Naval Education and Training Program Development Center for naval training, and taught
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Tools

The Ultimate Guide

by Jeff Waldman ...

A must-have compendium for anyone looking to learn about the fascinating world of over 500 essential tools.This is the book for answering all your tool questions, gaining knowledge before hiring a professional, or simply flipping through just for the joy of learning something new about the objects that shape our world.This expansive guide catalogs more than 500 tools for measuring, cutting, ... Read more

$12.99 USD

A must-have compendium for anyone looking to learn about the fascinating world of over 500 essential tools.This is the book for answering all your tool questions, gaining knowledge before hiring a professional, or simply flipping through just for the joy of learning something new about the objects that shape our world.This expansive guide catalogs more than 500 tools for measuring, cutting,
... Read more
Handplane Essentials, Revised & Expanded

by Christopher Schwarz ...

Everything you need to use your handplanes!No woodworking tool is more satisfying, quick and precise to use than a handplane. Planes can process timber in its rough state, bring boards up to a glimmering smoothness, cut rabbets, dados, grooves and other joints, and trim wood with a precision that has yet to be matched by power tools.Yet many woodworkers--both beginners and professionals--are ... Read more

Was $24.99 USD Now $17.99 USD

Everything you need to use your handplanes!No woodworking tool is more satisfying, quick and precise to use than a handplane. Planes can process timber in its rough state, bring boards up to a glimmering smoothness, cut rabbets, dados, grooves and other joints, and trim wood with a precision that has yet to be matched by power tools.Yet many woodworkers--both beginners and professionals--are
... Read more
The Ultimate Grid-Down Survival Guide

Essential Skills, Tools and Tactical Know-How to Survive and Thrive in Any Critical Scenario, Building a Foundation of Self-Sufficiency for Your Home and Family

by Jackson R. Thorne ...

Series series The Ultimate Prepper's Survival Guide Series
⚡️ As the world moves forward, preparing for the inevitable, will you stand by watching, or will you be among the resilient few who thrive against the odds? ⚡️In today’s unpredictable world, the security of your home and the safety of your family hinge on your preparedness for unforeseen events. "The Ultimate Grid-Down Survival Guide" is your comprehensive manual to not just surviving, but ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

⚡️ As the world moves forward, preparing for the inevitable, will you stand by watching, or will you be among the resilient few who thrive against the odds? ⚡️In today’s unpredictable world, the security of your home and the safety of your family hinge on your preparedness for unforeseen events. "The Ultimate Grid-Down Survival Guide" is your comprehensive manual to not just surviving, but
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Switchblades of Italy

by Tim Zinser, Dan Fuller, Neal Punchard ...

This book starts the reader on a journey through time, with a short history of folding knives, leading to the evolution of the first switchblade. Progressing through time, wonderful photos illustrate the descriptions of switchblades. Throughout the book, highlighted sections showcase specific details that will be most helpful to collectors. Also included are facts about knifemakers styles, ... Read more

$17.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book starts the reader on a journey through time, with a short history of folding knives, leading to the evolution of the first switchblade. Progressing through time, wonderful photos illustrate the descriptions of switchblades. Throughout the book, highlighted sections showcase specific details that will be most helpful to collectors. Also included are facts about knifemakers styles,
... Read more
The Welding Guide for Farm and Ranches

Your Workshop Fabrication and Repair Guide to Weld, Cut, and Shape Metal and Farm Equipment

by Kimberly Owens ...

Mаnу specialized ѕесtоrѕ such as mining, соnѕtruсtіоn, fоrеѕtrу, farming and heavy еԛuірmеnt buѕіnеѕѕеѕ require wеldіng fаbrісаtіоn іn order tо bе еffісіеnt in thеіr fіеld оf work. Welding fаbrісаtіоn іѕ the bіndіng element that kеерѕ mаnу buѕіnеѕѕеѕ going whеn mасhіnеѕ break and раrtѕ dоn't еxіѕt tо еаѕіlу rерlасе thеm. Thе fаbrісаtіоn оf parts thrоugh wеldіng can also рut businesses аhеаd оf ... Read more

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Mаnу specialized ѕесtоrѕ such as mining, соnѕtruсtіоn, fоrеѕtrу, farming and heavy еԛuірmеnt buѕіnеѕѕеѕ require wеldіng fаbrісаtіоn іn order tо bе еffісіеnt in thеіr fіеld оf work. Welding fаbrісаtіоn іѕ the bіndіng element that kеерѕ mаnу buѕіnеѕѕеѕ going whеn mасhіnеѕ break and раrtѕ dоn't еxіѕt tо еаѕіlу rерlасе thеm. Thе fаbrісаtіоn оf parts thrоugh wеldіng can also рut businesses аhеаd оf
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Learn to Weld

Beginning MIG Welding and Metal Fabrication Basics - Includes techniques you can use for home and automotive repair, metal fabrication projects, sculpture, and more

by Stephen Christena ...

Master MIG welding and the metal fabrication techniques you need to repair, create, and duplicate projects in your home welding studio. Learn to Weld starts with the basics: setting up your studio, the right safety gear and safety procedures, and the equipment and materials you will need to begin with welding. With the help of step-by-step metalworking photos and tutorials, you will learn detailed ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Master MIG welding and the metal fabrication techniques you need to repair, create, and duplicate projects in your home welding studio. Learn to Weld starts with the basics: setting up your studio, the right safety gear and safety procedures, and the equipment and materials you will need to begin with welding. With the help of step-by-step metalworking photos and tutorials, you will learn detailed
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The HVAC Guide for Beginners

Your Practical Manual to Understanding Your Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning System

by Eddie S. Erhart ...

Is your home's HVAC system driving you crazy? It's time to get proactive and save energy costs!We've all been there: the sweltering heat of summer or the bone-chilling cold of winter, battling a temperamental HVAC system that seems to have a mind of its own. The sky-high energy bills, the confusing jargon, the nagging feeling that you're at the mercy of this complex machine, it's enough to make ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Is your home's HVAC system driving you crazy? It's time to get proactive and save energy costs!We've all been there: the sweltering heat of summer or the bone-chilling cold of winter, battling a temperamental HVAC system that seems to have a mind of its own. The sky-high energy bills, the confusing jargon, the nagging feeling that you're at the mercy of this complex machine, it's enough to make
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The Ultimate Military Home Defense Bible

[5 in 1] Transform Your Home Into an Elite Security Bunker and Defend Your Family with Navy SEAL-Proof Bug-In Strategies for Any Crisis

by Ryan Foster ...

Exclusive VIDEO CONTENT in Every Chapter, plus 3 Essential Survival Resources only for the next 7 orders!⚔️ Are you ready to transform your home into the ultimate safe haven using proven military-grade survival tactics?When disaster strikes—whether it’s a natural catastrophe, economic collapse, or home invasion—will your home be prepared to protect your family? In today's uncertain world, having a ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Exclusive VIDEO CONTENT in Every Chapter, plus 3 Essential Survival Resources only for the next 7 orders!⚔️ Are you ready to transform your home into the ultimate safe haven using proven military-grade survival tactics?When disaster strikes—whether it’s a natural catastrophe, economic collapse, or home invasion—will your home be prepared to protect your family? In today's uncertain world, having a
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The Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Bible

[5 in 1] Master the Control of HVAC Systems to Save Money on Repairs and Maintenance in the Long Run. Includes Valuable Tips for Reducing Costs Right Away

by Alex M. Aguilar ...

Discover the ultimate HVAC installation handbook and learn how you can create a low-cost, energy-efficient air conditioning system without having to spend hundreds of dollars.Do you want to install an HVAC system in your home, business, or RV, but you don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on a professional?Are you searching for easy troubleshooting tips to help you repair or maintain your ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover the ultimate HVAC installation handbook and learn how you can create a low-cost, energy-efficient air conditioning system without having to spend hundreds of dollars.Do you want to install an HVAC system in your home, business, or RV, but you don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on a professional?Are you searching for easy troubleshooting tips to help you repair or maintain your
... Read more
No Grid, Ultimate Survival Bible

Produce Everything You Will Ever Need On Your Property

by Michael Mils, Daniel Grant PhD, Patrick Gallagher, Smith Dyy ...

NO GRID: The Ultimate Survival Bible is the only guide you’ll ever need to thrive in a world without electricity. Packed with over 80 ingenious off-grid living projects, this book shows you how to protect your family and become truly self-sufficient in any crisis.Covering everything from emergency preparedness and home defence to sustainable living and alternative energy, this comprehensive manual ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

NO GRID: The Ultimate Survival Bible is the only guide you’ll ever need to thrive in a world without electricity. Packed with over 80 ingenious off-grid living projects, this book shows you how to protect your family and become truly self-sufficient in any crisis.Covering everything from emergency preparedness and home defence to sustainable living and alternative energy, this comprehensive manual
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Essential Home Skills Handbook

Everything You Need to Know as a New Homeowner

by Editors of Cool Springs Press, Chris Peterson ...

Series series Black & Decker
BLACK+DECKER Essential Home Skills Handbookoffers 100+ beginner-friendly solutions for common household headaches, with achievable DIY projects and full-color step photos and illustrations.Whether you’re moving from an apartment to yourfirst homeor you’re inspired to tackle a particular home project, we’re glad you’re here! If you’ve decided it’s time to fix that dripping faucetor a small gutter ... Read more

$17.99 USD

BLACK+DECKER Essential Home Skills Handbookoffers 100+ beginner-friendly solutions for common household headaches, with achievable DIY projects and full-color step photos and illustrations.Whether you’re moving from an apartment to yourfirst homeor you’re inspired to tackle a particular home project, we’re glad you’re here! If you’ve decided it’s time to fix that dripping faucetor a small gutter
... Read more
Hand Tool Basics

Woodworking Tools and How to Use Them

by Steve Branam ...

Everything you need to start woodworking with hand tools!Hand tool woodworking can be a source of great pride, satisfaction and amazing results--not to mention less noise and sawdust. But there's a lot to learn, what with a seemingly endless array of chisels and mallets to workbenches and handplanes. You'll learn proven methods for sharpening your tools, prepping your stock and timeless joinery ... Read more

Was $18.99 USD Now $14.99 USD

Everything you need to start woodworking with hand tools!Hand tool woodworking can be a source of great pride, satisfaction and amazing results--not to mention less noise and sawdust. But there's a lot to learn, what with a seemingly endless array of chisels and mallets to workbenches and handplanes. You'll learn proven methods for sharpening your tools, prepping your stock and timeless joinery
... Read more
The New Bandsaw Box Book

Techniques & Patterns for the Modern Woodworker

by David Picciuto ...

No woodworking project is more fun to make than a box.Requiring little material and offering lots of challenges, making a wooden box results in a satisfyingly functional project that is proudly used and displayed or given as a gift that will be cherished for years. It’s no wonder boxes rank as the most popular woodworking project by beginners and advanced craftsman alike. David Picciuto is a huge ... Read more

$16.99 USD

No woodworking project is more fun to make than a box.Requiring little material and offering lots of challenges, making a wooden box results in a satisfyingly functional project that is proudly used and displayed or given as a gift that will be cherished for years. It’s no wonder boxes rank as the most popular woodworking project by beginners and advanced craftsman alike. David Picciuto is a huge
... Read more
The Ultimate Router Guide

Jigs, Joinery, Projects and More...

Edited by Popular Woodworking ...

Learn all about the most versatile tool in your shop!What can a router add to your woodworking? Simple and complicated joinery for boxes, cabinetry, tables, chairs, doors and much more. You can produce a dizzying array of decorative edge and surface treatments--from a basic chamfer or roundover, to intricate intarsia and inlay.• In a special 54-page primer you'll learn the basics on fixed-base ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Learn all about the most versatile tool in your shop!What can a router add to your woodworking? Simple and complicated joinery for boxes, cabinetry, tables, chairs, doors and much more. You can produce a dizzying array of decorative edge and surface treatments--from a basic chamfer or roundover, to intricate intarsia and inlay.• In a special 54-page primer you'll learn the basics on fixed-base
... Read more
Military Survival Projects

60+ Step-by-Step Projects to Transform Your Home into an Impenetrable Fortress, Protect Your Loved Ones, and Overcome Any Crisis with Special Forces Tactics for Real-World Scenarios

by Logan Harrison ...

Get a FREE “Portable Survival Companion Book” and a complete “Home Survival Checklist” with your purchase - available for the next 100 orders only!⚔️ Are you ready to transform your home into the ultimate safe haven using proven military tactics?When disaster strikes—whether it's a raging natural catastrophe, an economic meltdown, or an unexpected home invasion—your family's safety hinges on a ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Get a FREE “Portable Survival Companion Book” and a complete “Home Survival Checklist” with your purchase - available for the next 100 orders only!⚔️ Are you ready to transform your home into the ultimate safe haven using proven military tactics?When disaster strikes—whether it's a raging natural catastrophe, an economic meltdown, or an unexpected home invasion—your family's safety hinges on a
... Read more
Drills and Drill Presses (Missing Shop Manual )

The Tool Information You Need at Your Fingertips

by Skill Institute Press, Editor, John Kelsey ...

Knowing your tools is essential for every woodworker, and this is the one book you need to completely understand the drills and drill presses you own or are thinking of purchasing. Here is everything you want to know about drills with useful photographs and illustrations to accompany the clear and instructive text. For beginners, the book details important safety instructions for operating a drill ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Knowing your tools is essential for every woodworker, and this is the one book you need to completely understand the drills and drill presses you own or are thinking of purchasing. Here is everything you want to know about drills with useful photographs and illustrations to accompany the clear and instructive text. For beginners, the book details important safety instructions for operating a drill
... Read more
Handyman Profit 2023

by A. William Benitez ...

When the economy crashed in 2008, millions lost jobs, many struggled for years and things got bad again in 2020 during this pandemic and many are still struggling to catch up either without jobs or with low-paying jobs. Unemployment figures are much improved now, but that's deceiving because many are still working two or more jobs to make ends meet. Some companies are still struggling while others ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

When the economy crashed in 2008, millions lost jobs, many struggled for years and things got bad again in 2020 during this pandemic and many are still struggling to catch up either without jobs or with low-paying jobs. Unemployment figures are much improved now, but that's deceiving because many are still working two or more jobs to make ends meet. Some companies are still struggling while others
... Read more
Agroenergie e biomassa

Impianti, applicazioni, incentivi, normativa

by Giuseppe Dell'Olio ...

Il presente volume offre agli operatori del settore uno strumento per orientarsi nel complesso mondo delle agroenergie, grazie anche alla descrizione di numerosi casi studio, riferiti a progetti reali di impianti. Di ciascun impianto si descrivono le soluzioni costruttive e le modalità di funzionamento, così da conferire al testo la necessaria concretezza. Il testo si apre con un’introduzione ... Read more

$28.99 USD

Il presente volume offre agli operatori del settore uno strumento per orientarsi nel complesso mondo delle agroenergie, grazie anche alla descrizione di numerosi casi studio, riferiti a progetti reali di impianti. Di ciascun impianto si descrivono le soluzioni costruttive e le modalità di funzionamento, così da conferire al testo la necessaria concretezza. Il testo si apre con un’introduzione
... Read more
Popular Mechanics The Ultimate Tool Book

Every Tool You Need to Own

by Popular Mechanics ...

**From the trustworthy experts at Popular Mechanics comes the definitive guide to hand tools and how to use them.“The expert and enthusiastic editors at Popular Mechanics have created a ‘definitive guide’ to the baffling world of tools. . . . [an] exceptionally instructive and upbeat resource.” — Booklist**This tool . . . or that? Learn how to choose the right one for tackling any home project and ... Read more

$9.99 USD

**From the trustworthy experts at Popular Mechanics comes the definitive guide to hand tools and how to use them.“The expert and enthusiastic editors at Popular Mechanics have created a ‘definitive guide’ to the baffling world of tools. . . . [an] exceptionally instructive and upbeat resource.” — Booklist**This tool . . . or that? Learn how to choose the right one for tackling any home project and
... Read more
SOLAR ENERGY ILLUMINATING THE PATH TO A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

by Barry G. Stavenson ...

"Solar Energy: Illuminating the Path to a Sustainable Future" - Powering Tomorrow, Today! Are you ready to harness the unlimited potential of solar energy and light up a greener, more sustainable future? This book is your guide to a brighter, cleaner world.☀️ What's waiting for you:A deep dive into the incredible potential of solar energy to transform our planet.Insights into the latest solar ... Read more

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"Solar Energy: Illuminating the Path to a Sustainable Future" - Powering Tomorrow, Today! Are you ready to harness the unlimited potential of solar energy and light up a greener, more sustainable future? This book is your guide to a brighter, cleaner world.☀️ What's waiting for you:A deep dive into the incredible potential of solar energy to transform our planet.Insights into the latest solar
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Solar Inverter Design with Improved Performance

by Mona Reyes ...

The article titled "Solar Inverter Design with Improved Performance" Mona Reyes discusses the design and development of a solar photovoltaic-fed modular multilevel inverter that offers improved power quality and efficiency. The paper explores the various aspects of solar inverters, including power electronics, power conditioning, and power conversion. The author delves into the key issues that ... Read more

$10.00 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The article titled "Solar Inverter Design with Improved Performance" Mona Reyes discusses the design and development of a solar photovoltaic-fed modular multilevel inverter that offers improved power quality and efficiency. The paper explores the various aspects of solar inverters, including power electronics, power conditioning, and power conversion. The author delves into the key issues that
... Read more
Prices Realized on Rare Imprinted American Wooden Planes - 1979-1992

by Emil Pollak, Martyl Pollak ...

A unique reference that lists and details over 2,000 transactions occurring at public auctions and private sales from 1979-1992, with the majority of the reported transactions occurring since 1987. Information is arranged alphabetically by planemaker (over 600 are covered) and then by imprint type (619 imprints are illustrated). Each transaction is listed by date (most recent transactions first), ... Read more

$14.99 USD

A unique reference that lists and details over 2,000 transactions occurring at public auctions and private sales from 1979-1992, with the majority of the reported transactions occurring since 1987. Information is arranged alphabetically by planemaker (over 600 are covered) and then by imprint type (619 imprints are illustrated). Each transaction is listed by date (most recent transactions first),
... Read more
Vertical Milling in the Home Workshop for Home Machinists

by Arnold Throp ...

Series series Home Machinists
Small workshops, including those of model engineers, are making increasing use of small vertical milling machines. This book explains how to use vertical milling machines, including lathe milling attachment in a methodical and concise way. This manual includes descriptions of many of the very wide range of operations possible with a vertical mill, photographed examples, plus information on ... Read more

Was $16.99 USD Now $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Small workshops, including those of model engineers, are making increasing use of small vertical milling machines. This book explains how to use vertical milling machines, including lathe milling attachment in a methodical and concise way. This manual includes descriptions of many of the very wide range of operations possible with a vertical mill, photographed examples, plus information on
... Read more

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