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Appropriate Paper-based Technology (APT): A manual
Bevill Packer
Appropriate Paper-based Technology (APT) is a comprehensive survey of the technologies for making a wide range of products from chess-men to armchairs, from trays to solar cookers, using paper. It is a revised and updated edition of the Manual of APT published by IRED, Harare, 1989 and 1991. The revised edition includes additional models and extra pages of colour photographs, and special supplements on APT in the service of disabled people.
ISBN 1853392685, (ITP), 1995, 176pp, £9.95,

Basic Blacksmithing: An introduction to toolmaking
David Harries and Bernhard Heer
Starting with only an anvil and a few basic tools, almost all the tools needed by a blacksmith can be made from commonly found materials. With clear instructions this book gives step by step instructions on basic blacksmithing.
ISBN 1853391956, (ITP), 1993, 160pp, £14.95,

Lost-wax Casting: A practitioner's manual
Wilburt Feinberg
Outlines the basic techniques of lost-wax casting and describes the equipment needed to carry out the process successfully. Explains how the equipment can be made, using local labour and natural resources readily available in developing countries.
ISBN 0903031884, (ITP), 1983, 96pp, £9.95,

Making Wheels: A technical manual on wheel manufacture
R. A. Dennis
A low-cost technology which will enable workshops to set up their own facilities and manufacture a range of wheels from standard steel sections. For those familiar with metalworking techniques. Presented with technical drawings and sketches.
ISBN 1853391417, (ITP), 1992, 160pp, £14.95,

Small-scale Papermaking
ILO
A technical handbook to assist small-scale producers with alternative production techniques - to help them choose and apply those techniques which are most appropriate to local socio-economic conditions.
ISBN 1853391891, (ITP), 1993, 168pp, £14.95,

Small-scale Soapmaking: A handbook
Peter Donkor
Provides instructions on small-scale soap production methods. A practical introduction, with many illustrations, based on the author's experiences in Ghana.
ISBN 0946688370, (ITP), 1986, 82pp, £9.95,

Traditional Candlemaking: Simple methods of manufacture
Deborah Millington
Describes different materials and techniques, showing methods suited to small-scale producers on a cottage industry level, or the individual at home. With help on techniques, terminology and equipment, and a troubleshooting chart.
ISBN 1853391247, (ITP), 1992, 48pp, £7.50,