Practical farm woodworking for rural settings and schools
This instructional book presents step-by-step directions, plan ideas, and project lists for building and outfitting farm structures, tools, and storage. It emphasizes clear measurements, safe technique, and durable construction using common woods and hardware.
The book compiles hands-on projects and educational content that help steers readers through reducing stock to precise sizes, assembling benches, shelves, gates, bee hives, feeding troughs, and more. It also includes illustrated sequences and material lists to support classroom or shop work, making it useful for students and hobbyists alike."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the practical world of woodworking, specifically focusing on the craft's applications in an agricultural context. The author, recognizing the importance of hands-on skills for young people in rural communities, presents a guide to building a range of useful objects for the farm, from feeding troughs for chicks to wagon jacks and even a three-horse evener. The book's approach is both instructive and historically rooted, echoing the longstanding connection between woodworking and farming. Through detailed plans and illustrations, it guides readers through each project step-by-step, covering the necessary tools, materials, and techniques. The author underscores the value of woodworking not only for its practical utility but also for its role in fostering patience, perseverance, and a sense of accomplishment. More than just a collection of woodworking projects, this book offers a window into a bygone era when skills like woodworking were essential for self-sufficiency and community life, reminding readers of the enduring relevance of these traditional crafts. 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. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330004586_0
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Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330004586
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330004586
Quantity: 15 available