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Farm Motors: Practical Hints for Handy-men

J. Brownlee Davidson,Leon Wilson Chase
This complete guide, originally published in 1908, presents the origins and mechanical principles of farm motors of every description. Includes waterwheels, tidal machines, windmills, steam engines, gasoline engines, traction engines, and electrical engines.

222 pgs, 4.5x7, b&w illus, softcover

$12.95

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Farm Blacksmithing: Practical Hints for Handy-Men

J. M. Drew Originally published at the turn of the 20th century, this guide covers the essence of the blacksmith's art. Begins with the basics... [read more]

~~$12.95~~
Sale! $11.01

Farm Machinery: Practical Hints for Handy-men

J. Brownlee Davidson,Leon Wilson Chase Honoring the legacy of American mechanical know-how, this classic guide presents the principles of mechanics as well as step-by-step plans for how... [read more]

~~$12.95~~
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The Cooper and His Trade

Kenneth Kilby The Cooper and His Trade. The first book on how to make barrels written by an actual cooper. The first part of the... [read more]

~~$21.95~~
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The Woodwright's Eclectic Workshop

Roy Underhill,Rod Underhill Underhill's wit and charming style is exemplified by this quote about his work: 'How to start with a tree and an axe... [read more]

~~$22.50~~
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Farm Appliances: And How to Make Them

George A. Martin First published at the turn of the century, this handy guide contains the most innovative and efficient projects for equipping a small... [read more]

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Farm Conveniences: And How to Make them

Anonymous Here are hundreds of homesteading tips, hints and suggestions for the farmer and rural gent. First published in 1884.TABLE OF CONTENTS:1. Workshop... [read more]

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Handy Farm Devices: And How to Make Them

Rolfe Cobleigh Here is a wealth of labor- and money-saving projects, including spill-proof chicken waterers, a lightweight orchard ladder, a small bridge, an easy... [read more]

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Household Conveniences and How to Make Them

Jack McConnell First published in 1884, this complete guide presents over 100 devices to simplify the tasks of housekeepers both inside and outside the... [read more]

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Mountainman Crafts & Skills

David Montgomery Filled with valuable information for hobbyists, survival enthusiasts, family campers and everyone who enjoys outdoor life, Mountainman Crafts and Skills is the... [read more]

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Native American Crafts & Skills

David Montgomery In this fully illustrated guide to wilderness living and survival, the skills and handicrafts of Native Americans developed over hundreds of years... [read more]

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Shelters, Shacks & Shanties: And How to Build Them

D. C. Beard Caught in the open overnight, or wanting to move to the wilderness? Here is lively, step-by-step tutelage on building all types of... [read more]

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Tales from the Blue Ox

Dan Brett Here is a fascinating collection of the best tools, techniques, and recipes from the Victorian era, often considered the "golden age" of... [read more]

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The Pattern Maker's Assistant: Embracing Lathe Work, Branch Work, Core Work, Sweep Work; And Practical Gear Construction; And the Preparation and Use of Tools

Joshua Rose Describing the methods of pattern shop practices of the late 19th century, this book is as useful today as it was then,... [read more]

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