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Boxes & Chests

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Author: Alan and Gill Bridgewater
Publisher: Stackpole Books, 1997
Soft Cover, 8.5"x11", 176 pages

The traditional country boxes and chests offered in this book represent the wide assortment of pieces created and used in American homes before the age of mass production. With the step-by-step instructions, clear illustrations, and detailed plans provided, you can easily reproduce these historical boxes and chests for you own home. Featured boxes include: New England Knife Tray, Painted Pennsylvania German Dowry Chest, Pennsylvania Book Box, Colonial Salt Box, Painted Pine Blanket Chest, Early American Candle Box, Carved Pine Chest, Massachusetts Knife Rack and Box, New England Canlde Box, New England Pipe Box, Pencil Box, Six-Board Chest, Family Document Box, Cottage Writing Box.

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If it is for sale in our store -- it is because we use it and love it!

We are happy to share our experiences with these tools which may enhance your own. Given care, maintenance, and love, each of these fine tools is capable of lasting a lifetime. We do limit warranties to those offered by our supplying manufacturers. If ever you have a question or concern regarding any of the tools we sell, please let us know.

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These tools, toys and supplies are in constant use by our students, timber framing crews, and family. At Shelter Tools, we have a working knowledge of every product we sell. Graduates will find particular items recommended in class and on site.


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