Forty Lessons in Carpentry Workshop Practice (Classic Reprint)

Charles F. Mitchell, George A. Mitchell

ISBN 10: 1333793189 / ISBN 13: 9781333793180

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

Beschreibung

Print on Demand. This book serves as a comprehensive guide to woodworking, catering to both aspiring craftsmen and seasoned professionals. The author delves into the fundamental principles of carpentry, offering a structured curriculum that progresses through a series of practical exercises designed to cultivate hand-eye coordination and precision. Emerging from the late 19th-century surge in manual training initiatives, this work reflects the era's emphasis on fostering skilled craftsmanship and technical education. The author meticulously outlines the properties and applications of various timbers, providing insights into their selection, seasoning, and potential pitfalls like decay. A significant portion of the book is dedicated to elucidating the proper use of essential woodworking tools, from setting-out instruments like rules and squares to cutting tools such as chisels and planes. Fastenings, including glue, nails, screws, and more specialized options, are also thoroughly explained. Through its detailed instructions and practical approach, this book empowers readers with the knowledge and skills to confidently undertake woodworking projects, underscoring the enduring value of craftsmanship in an age of evolving technology. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333793180_0

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Forty Lessons in Carpentry Workshop Practice (Classic Reprint)
• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1333793189
• ISBN-13: 9781333793180
• Einband: Paperback
• Zustand: New
• Buchtyp: print-on-demand item
• Verkäuferkataloge:
  • Carpentry

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Excerpt from Forty Lessons in Carpentry Workshop Practice

The following observations must be regarded more in the light of suggestions than rules to be rigidly followed.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.