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Tools & Trades Books
Books from 1800 - Present
Books about using tools, making tools, early technology and processes, furniture, construction, traditional trades, tool catalogs, tool references and more
Working Materials
Books about working with wood, stone, iron & soft metals.
Also early 20th C. periodicals about trades
We Buy Book Collections
We buy book collections related to tools, traditional trades, early technology, woodworking, architecture, or tool catalogs,.
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Upcoming Shows & Events
Antique Tool Show at The Landing School, Arundel, Maine
EAIA Annual Conference in VT
Plan now to join the Early American Industries Assn. (EAIA) at the 2026 Annual Conference in Burlington VT, May 27-30. Days are filled with the Shelburne Museum, other museum tours, antique tool trading, historical presentations and evening special social events, If you love early tools and trades, living history and meeting other history buffs, this event will be the highlight of your year. See EAIA Conference
Fine Woodworking Open House
Fine Woodworking Open House May 1-2, 9-5, at the CT Valley School of Woodworking, 249 Spencer Street, Manchester, CT. Learn about woodworking classes, see demonstrations, shop for antique and new tools and books. Fine Woodworking open house
New Arrivals
The Wooden Plane
$30.00
Understanding Wood
$30.00
