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..".to know just how to handle and manipulate the saw or the plane or the chisel to effect the desired result with a minimum of effort and without injury to either tool or material - that is knowledge worth having..." Woodwork Tools was published c1922 as part of The Woodworker Series, by Evans Bros., London. Authored by William Fairham, a well-respected practicing woodworker and technical school instructor. Woodwork Tools introduces both the basics of hand tool use as well as advanced techniques. Intended for Manual Arts classes, Woodwork Tools presents the practical skills needed by...

In print through numerous editions from the late-19th century through the early-20th century, "The Art And Craft of Cabinet-Making" provides a thorough review of the tools and techniques of hand crafted cabinet-making as practiced during the 1800s.

"To be successful in woodwork construction the possession of two secrets is essential - to know the right joint to use, and to know how to make that joint in the right way." WOODWORK JOINTS: HOW THEY ARE SET OUT, HOW MADE AND WHERE USED; WITH FOUR HUNDRED ILLUSTRATIONS AND INDEX; REVISED EDITION, C1920, by William Fairham, is one of the Woodworker Series of handcraft books published by Evans Bros., London, during the first quarter of the 20th Century. Covering both the major and minor woodworking joints, Fairham gives us clear, concise and well illustrated instructions on when to use and how...

Increase your roof framing knowledge and understanding as you follow veteran roof cutter Will Holladay through the real life process of calculating, cutting and stacking two tricky custom home roofs. This is a "WORKBOOK" (as the title clearly states) written to ACCOMPANY and apply Will's classic work "A Roof Cutter's Secrets" (the textbook). In this workbook you will see the principles from "A Roof Cutter's Secrets" come alive. It is by no means easy and will require hard work and concentration to finish. But, when you do finish this workbook you can rest assured that your roof framing skills...

This unique publication gives you the tools you need to establish the value of PM, and to develop and budget for an appropriate PM program for your college or university.

The authors, whose clients include more than 25 leading colleges and universities, have provided an easy-to-use tool to help you conquer the challenges of PM in higher education. The book includes interactive models for the primary functional building types found in different-sized higher education facilities.

The models, which include dormitories, classroom buildings, laboratories, athletic facilities, and...

This antique book contains a detailed guide to cabinet making. Complete with 327 illustrations and comprehensive, step-by-step instructions, this text is perfect for anyone interested in making their own cabinets. A book full of handy tips and helpful information on materials and tools, this guide will be of much value to any level of woodworker and makes for a great addition to collections of DIY or woodworking literature. The chapters of this book include: 'Tools and Their Uses', 'Joints and Jointing', 'Setting-out', 'Workshop Practice', 'Cleaning Up and Finishing', 'Constructional Work',...

This little gem contains a comprehensive reference book for woodworkers, including information on rare woods, veneers, plywood, inlaid banding, scroll saw patterns, mouldings, ornaments, turned and carved legs, tools, hard-to-find hardware, and much more. A wonderful book sure to appeal to the discerning woodworker, this text contains a plethora of charts, tables, diagrams, measurements, and handy tips that will prove invaluable to anyone with an interest in woodwork. Many antique texts such as this are increasingly rare and hard to come by, and it is with this in mind that we have elected to...

This text contains a comprehensive treatise on plywood and veneer, including detailed descriptions and explanations on their uses, suitability, and advantages. This detailed guide contains all the information one could possible want to know on the subject, and will be of much value to the woodworker. Complete with helpful illustrations and handy tips, this guide makes for a great addition to collections of woodworking literature and is not to be missed. The chapters of this book include: 'Historic Uses of Veneer', 'Plywood Defined', and 'Advantages of Plywood Explained'. We are proud to...

Useful for contractors and small businesses carrying out small works, this book contains information on rates, each broken down to labour, material overheads and profit. It includes typical project costs for such a range of finishings: painting and wallpapering, plasterwork, floor and wall tiles, rendering, and external work.

2016 Reprint of 1950 Second Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Classic reference describes in detail hundreds of implements in use in the American colonies in the 18th century. Over 250 illustrations depict tools identical in construction to ancient devices once used by the Greeks, Egyptians, and Chinese, among them axes, saws, clamps, chisels, mallets, and much more. An invaluable source book. All illustrations have been faithfully reproduced.

Chapters include:
Tools for Felling, Splitting, & Log Sawing pg 1
Tools for...

All new...completely updated best-seller: Framing Floors, Walls & Ceilings. With a fresh new design and the latest, up-to-the-minute content, this edition more than lives up to its billing as part of the For Pros By Pros series. Loaded with essential field-tested information from working pros it's the go-to resource for pros and serious non-pros, covering all this and more:

• Construction methods, techniques, and trade secrets from some of today's finest builders from across the country
• In-depth instruction on specific types of framing...

Holzarchitektur vermittelt der heutigen Zeit das vielfaltige Wissen westlicher und ostlicher Kulturen uber den schopferischen Umgang mit diesem unverwechselbaren Material. Aus einem ganzheitlichen Verstandnis entsteht ein Bild des Bauens mit Holz, das Fachleute informiert, Baupraktikern eine heute fast verlorene Welt neu erschliesst und Laien ganz einfach zu faszinieren vermag.

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-...to know just how to handle and manipulate the saw or the plane or the chisel to effect the desired result with a minimum of effort and without injury to either tool or material - that is knowledge worth having...- Woodwork Tools was published c1922 as part of The Woodworker Series, by Evans Bros., London. Authored by William Fairham, a well-respected practicing woodworker and technical school instructor. Woodwork Tools introduces both the basics of hand tool use as well as advanced techniques. Intended for Manual Arts classes, Woodwork Tools presents the practical skills needed by...

MASTER THE ESSENTIAL WOOD JOINTS

All woodworkers worth their sawdust know that joinery--good, bad, or indifferent--tells the unvarnished truth; how well a piece is made and how skilled the maker is. Over the decades, no one has proven better at teaching readers how to make beautiful, enduring joinery than Fine Woodworking. This comprehensive and practical book demystifies the all-important subject of choosing, designing, and cutting woodworking joints. It's packed with insightful information and tricks of the...

Wood: It's everywhere. The stuff literally grows on trees. We use it every day of our lives. Of course, this book is made from wood.

Timber is one of our most valuable and vulnerable natural resources, and the best way to protect it is to make sure we use it properly. This in-depth guide from the United States Department of Agriculture tells you everything you've ever wanted to know about wood--and then some.

Whether you're a master woodworker or a weekend do-it-yourselfer, this is the ultimate reference material for any trip to the lumberyard.

• Learn which type of...