A Boy's Workshop: With plans and designs for in-door and out-door work by Craigin
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| Author | Craigin, Harry |
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| LoC No. | 04022161 |
| Title | A Boy's Workshop: With plans and designs for in-door and out-door work |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | The shop itself -- The sawhorse and workbench -- The use of tools -- How to make a tool cabinet -- Hinges and lock -- Curtain poles -- Book-rest -- A bed table -- Cabinet -- A boy's "catchall" -- How to build a portable wooden tent -- How to make a fernery -- A boy's railway and train -- How to make a good fly -- How to bind magazines -- How to photograph -- Archery for boys -- Sir Walter Scott's idea -- Knots, hitches and splices. |
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| Summary | "A Boy's Workshop: With plans and designs for in-door and out-door work" by Craigin is a practical guide aimed at young aspiring craftsmen, written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on teaching boys how to create their own workshop and provides detailed instructions for various carpentry projects, emphasizing the development of mechanical skills and creativity. It encourages independence and resourcefulness, offering a variety of projects that cater to different levels of ability. The opening of the book sets a friendly and encouraging tone, inviting young readers to embrace their interest in carpentry. It describes the importance of having a personal workspace where boys can explore their creativity without the fear of disturbing others. The author explains the necessary elements for a successful workshop, such as choosing a suitable location, acquiring basic tools, and understanding the value of craftsmanship. It also emphasizes the joy of constructing one's own workspace and the satisfaction derived from making useful and imaginative items, laying a solid foundation for the projects that follow in later chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TT: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts |
| Subject | Carpentry |
| Subject | Manual training |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50451 |
| Release Date | Nov 13, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 108 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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