The Mechanic's Companion: Or, the Elements and Practice of Carpentry, Joinery, Bricklaying, Masonry, Slating, Plastering, Painting, Smithing, and Turning (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Peter Nicholson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331091321 ISBN 13: 9780331091328

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the fundamentals of building with practical geometry and hands-on techniques.

This edition presents a broad range of crafts, from carpentry and joinery to bricklaying, masonry, slating, plastering, painting, smithing, and turning. It ties each art to geometric principles, offering clear explanations, definitions, and problem‑solving methods that help you work accurately from first principles.

The book explains how geometry underpins the tools, drawings, and construction details you’ll encounter. It includes practical problems, plate illustrations, and guided descriptions designed to help apprentices and seasoned workers alike apply theory to everyday building tasks. You’ll find essential terms, core methods, and step‑by‑step guidance that connect theory with hands‑on practice.

• Foundational geometry and how it informs real-world construction, from arches to layout.
• Direct, practical coverage of carpentry, bricklaying, masonry, slating, plastering, painting, smithing, and turning.
• Notes on tools, materials, and the interpretation of plates and diagrams.
• Problems and procedures for setting out work, scaling drawings, and performing common tasks.

Ideal for readers new to the trades and for seasoned mechanics seeking a reference that ties theory to practice in a historical, hands‑on guide.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331091321
• ISBN 13: 9780331091328
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 522