Fascinating story of early American woodworking, told by a master craftsman, enthusiastically describes and clearly illustrates a wide array of axes, saws, planes, hammers, and other implements used by frontiersmen. Delicate tools such as calipers, bevels, and lathes employed by cabinet- and furniture-makers are portrayed as well. Over 200 drawings and photographs. Unabridged republication of the work originally published by Barre Publishing, Barre, Massachusetts, 1976.
A Museum of Early American Tools by Eric Sloane Describes scores of tools and the wooden and metal artifacts made with them. Covers farm and kitchen implements, as well as the tools of curriers, blacksmiths, and other craftsmen. 184 black-and-white illustrations.
A Celebration of Bells by Eric Sloane, Eric Hatch Spirited reminders of yesteryear, clamoring bells in all their forms ring of America and freedom. In this charmingly illustrated book, two nostalgia experts share their enthusiasm for the subject, covering types, sounds, and world-famous bells.
Blacksmithing Projects by Percy W. Blandford 24 projects for novices and experts include door latches, garden tools, tables, fences, weather vanes, and more. Includes lists of materials, step-by-step instructions, and suggestions for variations. 80 illustrations.
Old-Time Farm and Garden Devices and How to Make Them by Rolfe Cobleigh Handy tips for building everything from a cheese press, hog house, and bicycle-powered washing machine to advice on the proper way to split wood, sharpen scissors, and paper a room. 200 black-and-white illustrations.
