I can vouch for what Larry is saying this is a must have for the gun builder. If memory serves there are 14 articles by John Bivins in the book. There are several others that can be applied to what we do. Of the articles by John I recall there being ones on carving, advanced carving, Metal finishing with a damp box, gun stocking, lock building, types of inlay, wire inlay, and rifle restoration I & II. the binding on my copy was taking a beating so I copied and spiral bound the articles for my bench.