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R. J. De Cristoforo

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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Born 1917
Died 2000

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    First published in 1987 4 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: De Cristoforo's Housebuilding Illustrated

    First published in 1977 4 editions in 1 language — 2 previewable Cover of edition decristoforoshou00decr
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    First published in 1993 2 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: The complete book of portable power tool techniques

    First published in 1986 2 editions in 1 language — 2 previewable Cover of edition completebookofpo0000decr
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    First published in 1992 2 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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    First published in 1965 2 editions in 1 language — 2 previewable Cover of edition howtobuildyourow0000decr
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  • Cover of: Power tool woodworking for everyone

    First published in 1955 2 editions in 1 language
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  • Cover of: Modern Power Tool and Woodworking Book

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  • Cover of: The Table Saw Book

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  • Cover of: The Complete Book of Stationary Power Tool Techniques

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  • Cover of: Concrete and Masonry: Techniques and Design

    First published in 1975 1 edition in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: de Cristoforo's Complete Book of Power Tools: Stationary & Portable Tools

    First published in 1973 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Gifts from The Woodshop

    First published in 1991 1 edition
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Born 1917
Died 2000
Subjects
Woodwork, Power tools, Concrete construction, Woodworking tools, Masonry, Amateurs' manuals, Carpentry, Equipment and supplies, Furniture making, House construction, Radial saws, Tools, Design and construction, Jigs and fixtures, Wooden toy making, BG-COOKBKS - Shakespeare TRD PB, Band saws, Building construction & materials, Building, amateurs' manuals, Design & Construction, Do-It-Yourself, Do-it-yourself work, Drill presses, Dwellings, Furniture making, amateurs' manuals
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Blue Ridge Summit, PA, USA.
People
40 year veteran consultant, R J Cristoforo, craftsman and how-to writer.
Time
1991 to present day.

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Alternative names

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  • DeCristoforo, R. J.

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August 10, 2018 Edited by mountainaxe1 Edited without comment.
August 10, 2018 Edited by mountainaxe1 Added new photo
September 12, 2017 Edited by DriveinDan2017 Added a year of his death
November 20, 2010 Edited by Alan Millar fix name
April 30, 2008 Created by an anonymous user initial import