Fighting, Weapons, and Military Books
Art of the Catapult -
$16.95 
William Gurstelle. With some scrapes of wood, rope, hammer & nails, and this book, you can build seven historic catapults – simple yet sophisticated hurling machines that rely on fundamentals of math and physics, using levers, force, torsion, and traction. Tr paper, 172pp, b/w diagrams & illus, index, glossary, bibliog. Chicago Review Press
Backyard Ballistics -
$16.95
William Gurstelle. Build potato cannons, paper match rockets, fire kites, tennis ball mortars and more. This step-by-step guide enables ordinary folk to construct 13 awesome ballistic devices using inexpensive household or hardware store material. Clear instructions, diagrams, and photos show you how. With a strong emphasis on safety, the book also provides troubleshooting tips, explains the physics behind each project, and profiles various scientists and experimenters. Tr paper, 169pp, index, b/w diagrams, illus, photos. Chicago Review Press
Backyard
Blacksmith; traditional techniques for the modern smith - $24.95
Lorelei Sims. With an increasing interest & revival in the art of blacksmithing as a hobby, both men & women are becoming at-home smiths. Smithing is a simple, rewarding craft anyone can enjoy. Even beginners can produce useful & beautiful projects. This book shows you how, with some patience & a working knowledge of metals, basic tools, & techniques, blacksmithing can be easy to learn and a rewarding hobby. Through instructions & illustrations, readers will learn to make simple tools and useful items. Tr pb, 176pp, resources list, glossary, index. Color photos and b/w diagrams throughout. Quarry Books
Complete Modern
Blacksmith - $19.95
Alexander G Weygers. Demonstrated,
with lucid text & copious, beautifully clear b/w illos,
the basic tools & techniques that are available for the modern blacksmith.
Actually three books in one: The recycling, use, & repair of tools’, ‘The
Making of tools’, & ‘The Complete Blacksmith’. This fascinating book covers
everything from developing the correct hammer & body motions for forging to
creating tools such as pliers & shovels & hardware such as hinges &
door latches. Weygers explains the hows & whys of inventing, improvising, &
constructing ‘things’ out of ‘nothing’. (Pub note) Tr pb, 8-1/2x11, 300 pp.
Ten Speed Press.
Knives &
Scabbards: Medieval Finds from Excavations in London - $37.95
J Cowgill, M de Neergaard,
N Griffiths. Reprinted from the Museum of London’s original
publication. This catalog details over 500 items found in the
archeological excavation of 12th century London middens.25 b/w illos, much highly technical material. For the serious
recreationist or craftsman: a classic work of scholarship. Paper,184pp. Boydell & Brewer
Whoosh! Boom! Splat! –
$16.95
William Gurstelle. The garage warrior’s guide to building projectile shooters. These are the homemade machines that you’ve dreamed of building, from the high-voltage night lighter 36 spud gun to the jam jar jet, the marshmallow shooter, and the yagua blowgun. Includes detailed diagrams and supply lists, with simple, step-by-step instructions. Tr paper, 159pp, index, b/w diagrams, illus, and photos. Three Rivers Press
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