Practical Projects for the Handy Man (Popular Mechanics) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1585742767 ISBN 13: 9781585742769

Publisher: Lyons Pr, 2001

Synopsis

Here are over 700 practical projects (and over 800 illustrations!) with instructions for making kites, steam engines, cameras, toasters, swimming pools, lanterns, sundials, hammocks, model boats, and much more.

Practical Projects for the Handy Man is a veritable how-to bonanza for any model maven, do-it-yourselfer, or just plain grown-up kid. Originally published in 1913 by the editors of Popular Mechanics Press, this great big book of activities and improvements for home, garden, transportation, and recreation could keep a man's hands busy for a lifetime. Here are just a few of the hundreds of projects from which to choose:

* Porch swing chair * Mission library table
* Small gasoline engine * Caning chairs
* Electric clock * Ornamental ironwork
* Wooden paddleboat * Homemade still
* Grape arbor * Toboggan sled
* And more

Written at a time when precision and craftsmanship was as important as the final product, the book gives clear step-by-step instructions and offers detailed illustrations with nearly every project. Practical Projects for the Handy Man is as satisfying and reliable a guide for the modern builder as it was at the turn of the century.

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From the Back Cover

Practical Projects for the Handy Man is the perfect book for any model maven, do-it-yourselfer, or just plain grown-up kid. Originally published in 1913 by the editors of Popular Mechanics Press, this great big collection of activities and improvements for home, garden, transportation, recreation, and more can keep a man's hands busy for a lifetime. Written at a time when precision and craftsmanship was as important as the final product, the book gives clear, step-by-step instructions and offers detailed illustrations for nearly every job. Practical Projects for the Handy Man is as satisfying and reliable a guide for the modern builder as it was at the turn of the century.Some of the hundreds of fun and fascinating projects from which to choose include: porch swing chair, Mission library table, electric clock, wooden paddleboat, grape arbor, ornamental ironwork, telescope, toboggan sled, homemade still, aquarium, treehouses, leatherwork, birdhouse and much more. (7 x 10, 480 pages, diagrams, b&w photos)

Edition details

• Publisher: Lyons Pr
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1585742767
• ISBN 13: 9781585742769
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 469
• Editor: Popular Mechanics Press