The methods expert craftsmen use to turn out better work and save themselves time and effort... Joint making, fastening and gluing... Ways to hold and clamp work... Power-tool expedients... Short cuts and repairs... Woods, plywoods, and their best uses... How to combat warpage and shrinkage... And many more tips of the trade from the editor of The Home Craftsman magazine!
Excerpt from Things to Make in Your Home Workshop: Furniture, Ship Models, Toys, House and Garden Conveniences, Woodworking Methods, Use and Care of Tools, Wood Turning, Painting and DecoratingIn addition to telling what to make, the editor has included in a condensed form as much information as possible on how to make it. The first three chapters are substantially a condensed manual on the choice, care, and use of tools, the making of joints,...
Excerpt from Things to Make in Your Home Workshop: Furniture, Ship Models, Toys, House and Garden Conveniences, Woodworking Methods, Use and Care of Tools, Wood Turning, Painting and Decorating
In addition to telling what to make, the editor has included in a condensed form as much information as possible on how to make it. The first three chapters are substantially a condensed manual on the choice, care, and use of tools, the making of joint...
This vintage book is a detailed and profusely illustrated guide to constructing model planes, trains, and boats. With useful information on everything from choosing materials to installing electrical systems, this is a volume that will appeal to serious model enthusiasts, and one that would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Indoor Monoplane", "Shifler-Smith Model", "Materials for the Model", ...
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's 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.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's 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.
This vintage book is a complete guide to workshop practice, with information on designing and making toys, cabinets, desks, and much more. Profusely illustrated and easy-to-digest, this volume is ideal for DIY enthusiasts, and would make for a useful addition to any home collection. Also included in this volume are chapters on tools and equipment, wood turning, decorating, metalwork, painting, making garden ornaments, etc. Many vintage books s...