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LoC No.: 00001755

Title: Wood-working for Beginners: A Manual for Amateurs

Note: Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Albert László, Mark Young, P. G. Máté and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Wood-working for Beginners: A Manual for Amateurs" by Charles G. Wheeler is a practical guide for aspiring woodworkers, likely written in the late 19th century. The manual serves to inspire and instruct amateurs of all ages in the craft of woodworking, with a focus on creating tangible projects rather than acquiring advanced technical skills. It aims to provide a foundation in key concepts, tools, and methods that will foster creativity and practical skills in woodcraft. The opening of the manual introduces the author's intent to cater to beginners—especially boys—to help them productively channel their energy into crafting wooden projects. Wheeler emphasizes the importance of thoughtful planning before starting any work and outlines the distinction between merely making objects and doing so with intention and care. The initial sections lay the groundwork by discussing the setup of a workshop, the essential tools required for woodworking, and the selection of appropriate wood. Themes of self-reliance, the rewards of hands-on skills, and the knowledge that comes from experience permeate the opening, setting a tone of both inspiration and practicality for the reader. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wheeler, Charles G. (Charles Gardner), 1855-1946

EBook No.: 43604

Published: Aug 30, 2013

Downloads: 264

Language: English

Subject: Woodwork

Subject: Carpentry

LoCC: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 00001755

Title: Wood-working for Beginners: A Manual for Amateurs

Note: Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Albert László, Mark Young, P. G. Máté and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Wood-working for Beginners: A Manual for Amateurs" by Charles G. Wheeler is a practical guide for aspiring woodworkers, likely written in the late 19th century. The manual serves to inspire and instruct amateurs of all ages in the craft of woodworking, with a focus on creating tangible projects rather than acquiring advanced technical skills. It aims to provide a foundation in key concepts, tools, and methods that will foster creativity and practical skills in woodcraft. The opening of the manual introduces the author's intent to cater to beginners—especially boys—to help them productively channel their energy into crafting wooden projects. Wheeler emphasizes the importance of thoughtful planning before starting any work and outlines the distinction between merely making objects and doing so with intention and care. The initial sections lay the groundwork by discussing the setup of a workshop, the essential tools required for woodworking, and the selection of appropriate wood. Themes of self-reliance, the rewards of hands-on skills, and the knowledge that comes from experience permeate the opening, setting a tone of both inspiration and practicality for the reader. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wheeler, Charles G. (Charles Gardner), 1855-1946

EBook No.: 43604

Published: Aug 30, 2013

Downloads: 264

Language: English

Subject: Woodwork

Subject: Carpentry

LoCC: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.