Coachbuilding

Horse Drawn Sleighs, Second Edition

Susan Green
New edition of the earlier book, which includes articles from 3 carriage journals of the turn of the 20th century. Here there are more illustrations and working drawings for building sleighs. Covered are Albany (sell-body;) speeding and Portland cutters; sleighs for multi-passengers; box-body; Canadian; traps and sporting sleighs; rumble-seat; closed-body, vis-a-vis, cabriolets and more. sleighing.

Detailed illustrations, dimensions, materials used, trim, and traditional painting make this an excellent guide for readers wishing to identify sleighs or build their own.

265 pgs, 8.5x11, b&w illus, softcover
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~~$29.95~~
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Coach-Makers' Illustrated Hand-Book, 1875: Containing Complete Instructions in All the Different Braches of Carriage Building

I. D. Ware
Usually ships in 24 hours Reprinted from the 1875 2nd Edition, this classic work covers all branches of coach building. From designing and building the frame, to... [read more]

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