Basketry: The Nantucket Tradition
by John E. McGuire
Pictorial essays of the history of the Nantucket Lightship Basket. Step-by-step
photos, with clear, precise instructions explain how to create a variety of
elegant Nantucket baskets, including both round and oval shapes. Hardcover. Also
available in paperback.
Lightship
Baskets of Nantucket
by Martha Lawrence
The history of the Nantucket Lightship Basket is explained in a pictorial essay format.
Many color photos serve to explain both the origins and the continuing tradition of this
well recognized regional basketry style. Step-by-step instructions are provided for the
construction of a round swing handled basket. Paperback.
Nantucket
Lightship Baskets by Katherine Seeler
The history of The Nantucket Lightship Basket is described and
illustrated in primarily black and white photos. Brief description of
construction, but not step by step instructions. Hardcover.
Mini Chuck and
Wire Gauge Drills
Use this chuck and tiny drills when you are pre-drilling the holes you
need as you apply the rim to a Nantucket Lightship basket or other
basket rim that is applied using brass escutcheon pins. The 20 Piece
Wire Gauge Size Drill Set includes size No. 61 (.039") to No. 80
(.0135") with an indexed metal case. The Mini Drill Chuck secures drill
bits that are too small for a regular chuck. Two changeable steel
collets hold drills from #80 (.0135") to #43 (.089"). The chuck's 3/32"
diameter, 1-1/4" long shaft fits all portable and most stationary
electric drills, drill presses or flexible shaft tools. Each is sold
separately by Woodcraft.
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