| Manual Training for Common Schools - An Organized Course in Wood Working Contributor(s): Allen, Eldreth G. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1444619063 ISBN-13: 9781444619065 Publisher: Wellhausen Press OUR PRICE: $19.94 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2009 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - House & Home | Do-it-yourself - Carpentry - Design - Crafts & Hobbies | Woodwork - General |
| Physical Information: 0.55" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.68 lbs) 240 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This antique book contains a detailed and accessible manual on woodworking designed to be used in schools. Complete with simple, step-by-step instructions and helpful diagrams, this text is perfect for the beginner and will also be of value to those with more experience as a handy reference book. Including information on tools, materials, and technique, this text also makes for a worthy addition to DIY collections. The chapters of this book include: Preface, Introduction, Notes to Teachers, Wood-Working, The Lap Joint, The Mortise and Tenon Type of Joint, Joints and Other Materials Used in Wood-Work, Tools Grouped According to Their Use, Wood Finishing, Some Essentials of Constructive Design, Suggestions for a Course of Study in Wood-Work, and more. We are proud to republish this text now complete with a new introduction on woodworking, |