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Manual Training Toys for the Boys Workshop was originally published in 1912. After a short introductory section on basic woodworking and shop tools, the book offers 42 shop projects. Each project comes with a cutting list and dimensioned drawing, and all date from the early part of the 20th century (many, no doubt, are from the 19th century). Many of these projects are toys that require some skill in woodwork but they are not too difficult for boys and their dads to do together. When the book was first published it was dedicated to the boy who likes to tinker round, so it was really written with the thought that the boys could make these projects without adult supervision. Many of the projects would now be considered nostalgic reminders of a time when things were much simpler and boys were trained to use tools and make things that would be at times useful, and always entertaining. This was a time long before text messaging and video games. Projects include a Fourth of July or New Years eve rattle, a cannon that shoots marbles, a kite string reel, a pop-gun and whistle, a bow and arrow, a sword, a magic box, and 35 other fun things for boys to build.
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Lots of good ideas from the long neglected area of Celtic art. Step by step instructions are included and the projects can all be made with a fairly basic range of tools. The projects include a Hand Mirror, Message Board, Lovespoons, Celtic Knotwork Border, Celtic Cross, Coasters in a Holder, and more.
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13 drawers plus large storage compartment. 24"L x 12"D x 20"H. Hardware not included.
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$27.95 $16.77 |
Volume II describes various processes such as welding, brazing, soldering, forging, cutting, bending, setting, and tempering. This volume includes quite a bit of information on processes involved with carriages.
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Legs include quadralinear construction which consists of four quarter sawn oak boards mitered and then glued. This displays the oak's ray flake to best advantage. The plan offers three different leg construction methods. Cutting list and material list included. Full detailed instructions. Beginner intermediate level. 40"H by 36"W by 42"D.
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A classic design by Ansonia Clock Co. in the late 1890's. Constructed of white oak. The plans list a source for the movement and the bezel. 38"H X 18"W X 5"D. Beginner.