Overview
Essentials of Woodworking: A Textbook for Schools is a comprehensive guide to woodworking published in 1915 by Ira Samuel Griffith. The book is designed to be used as a textbook in schools and covers a wide range of topics related to woodworking, including the tools and materials used in woodworking, the principles of joinery, and the construction of various types of furniture and household items. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a specific aspect of woodworking in detail. The first section covers the tools used in woodworking, including saws, planes, chisels, and drills. The second section covers the materials used in woodworking, including different types of wood and their properties, as well as other materials such as glue and nails. The third section covers the principles of joinery, including different types of joints and how to create them. The fourth section covers the construction of various types of furniture and household items, including tables, chairs, cabinets, and bookcases. Throughout the book, Griffith provides detailed illustrations and step-by-step instructions to help readers understand the concepts and techniques involved in woodworking. Overall, Essentials of Woodworking is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in learning the art of woodworking, whether as a hobby or as a profession.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
- | Author: Ira Samuel Griffith
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: Aug 18, 2008
- | Number of Pages: 200 pages
- | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
- | ISBN-10: 1436920892
- | ISBN-13: 9781436920896
