R. J. De Cristoforo

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Besides being a prolific and acclaimed writer of how-to books, Romeo J. "Cris" De Cristoforo, was a teacher all his life. Considered to be the foremost authority as a do-it-yourself craftsman, the Manhattan native published 42 books on handicraft. His three best-known books are, "The Popular Science Complete Book of Power Tools," "The Complete Book of Wood Joinery," and "House Building: A Do It Yourself Guide." Well acquainted with a mortise and tenon, Mr. De Cristoforo (he often published under "Richard" instead of Romeo) provided numerous articles on building houses to American Home and Better Homes and Garden magazines. Bert Murphy, at Mechanics Illustrated, dubbed De Cristoforo, the "dean of home workshop writers." Mr. De Cristoforo also published numerous fictional articles and selected poetry. His poem, "Dreams," was published in a 1939 Anthology of Verse. He encouraged numerous aspiring writers and taught several in his home, but always advised them to "never quit your day job, if you're going to free-lance."

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Housebuilding illustrated
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Housebuilding
Representative edition published 2003
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The Jigs and Fixtures Bible
Representative edition published 2001
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The Ultimate Woodshop Jig Book
Representative edition published 1999
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Popular science complete book of power tools
Representative edition published 1998
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The complete book of wood joinery
Representative edition published 1997
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Woodworking mistakes & solutions
Representative edition published 1996
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Woodworking for beginners
Representative edition published 1993
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Jigs, fixtures, and shop accessories
Representative edition published 1993
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The Portable Router Book
Representative edition published 1993
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The drill press book
Representative edition published 1991
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Gifts from the woodshop
Representative edition published 1991
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The Drill Press Book
Representative edition published 1991
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The band saw book
Representative edition published 1989
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Build your own wood toys
Representative edition published 1989
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The complete book of stationary power tool techniques
Representative edition published 1988
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The table saw book
Representative edition published 1988
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The complete book of portable power tool techniques
Representative edition published 1987
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The portable router book
Representative edition published 1987
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The Table Saw Book
Representative edition published 1987
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Magic of Your Radial Arm Saw
Representative edition published 1985
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Power tool woodworking for everyone
Representative edition published 1984
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Build your own wood toys, gifts & furniture
Representative edition published 1981
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Woodworking techniques
Representative edition published 1979
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