Exercises in Manual Training for the Rural Schools (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Ross Slacks

9780484193986: Exercises in Manual Training for the Rural Schools (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484193988 ISBN 13: 9780484193986

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Build practical wooden projects step by step with clear, illustrated guidance.

This guide teaches hands‑on skills for young builders, covering measurements, tool use, and simple joinery through achievable classroom and home projects. It presents reliable techniques and patterns that help you create sturdy pieces while learning good habits of workmanship.

Using the material in the lessons, you’ll learn to plan, cut, assemble, and finish a variety of small projects. The instructions emphasize accuracy, careful planning, and safe handling of basic tools, all framed within straightforward drawings and checkable steps. With practice, you can complete projects that look neat and function well, while gaining confidence in your own abilities.

Understand measurement, layout, and basic joints used in rural‑school woodworking.
Follow step‑by‑step work sequences to complete items like pedestals, game boards, kites, and racks.
Develop planning habits, from selecting materials to final sanding and staining.
See practical outcomes from careful cutting, nailing, and assembly in a variety of simple projects.

Ideal for students, hobbyists, and teachers looking for clear, project‑based woodworking guidance.

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